English fans take over Billy Bob's honky tonk in Fort Worth following win over Croatia

Following its 4-2 win over Croatia in Arlington, TX, on Wednesday, England had every reason to breathe a huge sigh of relief

While it didn't win them a trophy, the win allowed the Three Lions to exorcise some demons from eight years ago, when the Croatians knocked England out of the tournament in the semifinals, denying them an opportunity to capture their first World Cup since 1966.

The players were certainly elated following the performance, but the fans may have been even more excited, as they took to the streets of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, partying into the wee hours of the morning.

The celebration eventually made its way to Billy Bob's, the "world's largest honky tonk," located in the historic stockyards of Fort Worth.

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And, if you know anything about Texans, they are always super welcoming, taking the Brits in with open arms and even playing their unofficial soccer theme song, "Three Lions (It's Coming Home)."

I can't think of anything more beautiful than a bunch of Texans opening their doors to English soccer fans and joining in their revelry.

I've been to Billy Bob's several times in my life, and I can't say I would have ever seen this coming.

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Sure, Texans are very hospitable, but playing anything other than country music over the speakers is normally considered sacrilege in that establishment.

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It's nice to see the cowboys and the limeys coming together and celebrating as one, which is exactly what this World Cup has been all about.

No department of tourism could ever recreate the genuine awe we are seeing from everyday fans on social media experiencing the United States for the first time.

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From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.

Just don't go winning the whole thing on American soil, okay, England?

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Pro baseball team forfeits Pride Night game after players refuse to wear themed jerseys, organization says

A professional baseball team in Pennsylvania will be forfeiting a game on Thursday that was scheduled to be the team's Pride Night after players refused to wear LGBTQ-themed jerseys, the team announced.

The York Revolution of the Atlantic League, the same league where Trevor Bauer currently plays, said the decision "was not reached lightly" in announcing the forfeit to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Wednesday.

The team was not afraid to throw its players under the bus in a rather scathing statement, saying it was "deeply troubled and profoundly disappointed by the decisions of these few players."

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"To be clear; this action by the players is completely inconsistent with our vision as the Most Welcoming Place in York," the team's statement continued.

The jerseys, which would have been worn on the team's 11th annual Pride Night, had rainbow sleeves.

The team announced it would be making a $10,000 donation to the Rainbow Rose Center "as a small token of our regret for the last-minute change of plans and support for our LGBTQIA+ representing partners ... to support and further their work in making sure the York community is as inclusive as we strive to make WellSpan Park in York, Pennsylvania."

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Despite no game being played, the Revolution will still hold a "free and fun celebration of recognition and inclusion" on Thursday and offer exchanges for any remaining 2026 regular-season home game, subject to availability.

The team did not immediately respond to an email asking who the players were, whether the players would speak to Fox News and whether there would be further punishment for the players.

The team will host a "Juneteenth Celebration" on Friday.

The Revolution have won the Atlantic League in each of the last two years and currently feature former MLB relief pitcher Joely Rodriguez.

The forfeit comes less than a week after San Francisco Giants players wrote Bible verses on their Pride hats, which resulted in warnings from Major League Baseball.

York is currently 28-22, four games behind the North Division lead.

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French tennis player Corentin Moutet drops absurd amount of F-bombs in post-match interview

The game of tennis is often referred to as "the gentleman's sport," and for good reason.

The modern form of it can be traced back to lawn tennis in Birmingham, England, and it's probably the only sport outside of maybe badminton or polo where you're more likely to see someone playing it wearing a sweater tied around their neck rather than a tank top.

With all that being said, you do see the occasional outbursts such as racket smashing and screaming occur, but at the HSBC Championships in London, one man took things a little too far and had the entirety of the tennis community clutching their Lacoste bracelets.

After dispatching fellow Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the round of 32, Corentin Moutet was approached by a reporter at center court for an interview.

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Such an engagement is customary for the winner; you say some nice things about the opponent, you tell the fans how great they were, then you move on.

Moutet had different plans, and unleashed a flurry of foul language that is sure to land him in some hot water.

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Tell us how you really feel, Corentin!

However many F-bombs you imagined he said, it was somehow more.

I could understand coming off a hard-fought match and accidentally dropping a swear word, and it was even funny when he triple F-bombed the first time, but the second salvo feels like overkill.

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Regardless, the Internet is split on the matter. Some are calling him childish while others think it's the funniest thing they've seen from a tennis player in quite some time.

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I, for one, feel for the reporter.

This lady is just trying to do her job and here comes Moutet giving her nothing but a warning from Ofcom — that's the British version of the FCC.

OutKick has reached out to the ATP tour offices for comment.

Moutet will likely face a hefty fine for his profane post-match interview, but he also probably gained plenty of new fans from this incident as well.

People are always looking for the next "bad boy" to shake up the stuffy tennis elite. Perhaps Moutet is the one they seek.

Eat your heart out, McEnroe!

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump-backed challenger gains labor union support in key race for House control

EXCLUSIVE: A Republican challenging a vulnerable Democratic incumbent in one of the nation's most competitive House races is touting a key labor endorsement. 

Mike LiPetri, a former state assembly member backed by President Donald Trump, said support from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 138 reflects growing momentum behind his campaign. 

"I think you'll see [more unions] fall in line with us knowing that we stand with the men and women who work hard to build our country," LiPetri told Fox News Digital in an interview.

The endorsement from the 1,500-member union gives LiPetri a boost as he prepares for a rematch contest against Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., who won back the suburban swing seat in 2024 after representing it from 2017 to 2023. 

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Local 138 Business Manager John Duffy praised LiPetri's candidacy in a statement to Fox News Digital.

"We need leaders in Washington with guts — people who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done, no excuses," Duffy said. "Mike LiPetri is that guy and the men and women of Local 138 are with him all the way." 

The support from the union comes as national Republicans, who view Suozzi as a top target, look to make gains in the district spanning parts of Long Island and Queens ahead of November’s elections. 

Trump carried Suozzi's seat by just over four points in 2024, while LiPetri ran three points behind the incumbent lawmaker.

Republicans have largely united behind LiPetri, who is seeking to fend off a challenge from attorney Gregory Hach in the June 23 GOP primary. LiPetri is part of the National Republican Congressional Committee's flagship candidate program and is viewed as a top recruit.

"This seat can literally decide the fate of the majority," LiPetri told Fox News Digital. 

"The president is all in on our race, he's given us a ringing endorsement," he added. "House leadership is all in on this race. Local leadership is also all in on this race."

LiPetri also argued that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the presumptive GOP nominee against Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., would help drive Republican turnout on Long Island.

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The GOP challenger is also seeking to draw sharp contrasts with Suozzi on immigration, transgender issues and tax policy as he looks ahead to November. 

Suozzi, the co-chair of the centrist Problem Solvers Caucus, has branded himself as a staunch moderate. But LiPetri argued the incumbent has strayed from that image over the past year.

Suozzi notably joined Democrats in opposing additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during the months-long standoff over immigration spending.

He initially backed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill in January but later publicly apologized for his vote, saying he "failed" to view the legislation as "a referendum on the illegal and immoral conduct of ICE" amid backlash from the left over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis. Suozzi later adopted Democratic leadership's position in pushing to pair any new funding with reforms to immigration enforcement.

"We have to have someone that stays strong with law enforcement," LiPetri told Fox News Digital, arguing Suozzi had "betrayed" federal law enforcement officers with his votes.

Suozzi also voted with Democrats against legislation barring biological males from women’s sports in K-12 schools and against a bill to direct the construction of a women’s history museum on the National Mall. Some Democrats vigorously objected to the proposal because it excluded transgender people, and LiPetri argued Suozzi shared that view. 

"They're going to have to explain to their voters why they believe this museum should not be built and why they believe that there should be transgender exhibits in it," Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., the measure's sponsor, said in May, referring to Democrats.

LiPetri also hammered Suozzi for his vote against Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which created new deductions for tips, overtime pay, and automobile loans.

"No tax on overtime was critical for union men and women," LiPetri told Fox News Digital. "And they see who my opponent really is, someone that focuses on keeping his job rather than doing his job."

Suozzi opposed Republicans’ budget law at the time over cuts to federal Medicaid spending and objections to extending lower tax rates for the highest earners, among other concerns.

However, the GOP challenger still faces a steep fundraising climb against Suozzi. The New York Democrat has nearly $5.5 million in his campaign’s war chest compared to LiPetri’s roughly $727,000 cash on hand, according to recent Federal Election Commission filings.

LiPetri said his campaign is among the top fundraisers for GOP challengers nationwide. 

"We're gonna keep pushing and raising our money to make sure our message gets out there," LiPetri told Fox News Digital. "People are excited for what's ahead."

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race "Lean Democrat." 

Fox News Digital reached out to Suozzi’s campaign before publication.

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Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at vacation resort, tortured them at boat ramp: FBI

Six men allegedly kidnapped two people at a Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida and tortured them, according to officials.

The incident took place starting on the night of May 29 at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort with one of the suspects "pressuring" a victim as well as a witness to go to a car show in a remote part of Broward County, Florida, according to a recently unsealed court document. Saul Alfonso Fajardo, 19, Justin Phihoang Le, 20, Amari Tamire Hill, 21, Anthony Teruel Hernandez, 18, Marikevies McNichols Jr., 19, and Weilen Hernandez, 20, were charged with kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.

Two victims, who weren't identified in court documents, allegedly met up with "Saul" at the Margaritaville parking garage as well as a female suspect. After getting to the parking garage, the two victims were forced into two cars at gunpoint by several people, according to court documents.

Officials said that Hill slammed one of the victims onto a car and forced him into the passenger seat. Phihoang then allegedly told the victim "If you try to get out, I'm going to end your life," further saying "I am going to kill you and your family." The victim complied, fearing for his life.

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An FBI agent wrote in an affidavit that all people were armed with semiautomatic weapons and were wearing "shiesty" masks with latex gloves on.

The other victim was forced into a separate car, according to the documents.

The complaint states that Phihoang allegedly demanded that one of the victims give him money if he wanted to live, then forced him to call friends to try to get the money.

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"If I don't get my money, every 10 minutes I'm going to take one of your fingernails," Phihoang allegedly told the victim.

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The victim "observed a pair of pliers inside the car and believed they were going to pull his fingernails off, so he continued calling people in an attempt to get money," according to the criminal complaint. The victim in the other car was allegedly held at gunpoint.

Both victims would be taken to a location one of the suspects referred to as "the spot," which was the West Broward Boat Ramp.

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Once they were there, the FBI agent said both victims were "forced to kneel at gunpoint," adding that one of the suspects saw a tattoo on a victim. The two were allegedly robbed of their personal belongings, including phones, jewelry, clothing and other personal items. One of the victims was allegedly forced to send $400 through Zelle.

"I’m gonna burn the tattoo off of you, you don’t deserve to have it. I’m going to torture you," Phihoang allegedly said.

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"Don’t cry," he allegedly said. "I will kill your family if you go to the police. We are not done."

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The suspects even forced the two victims to strip in their underwear while demanding money, according to the complaint, which added that Hill fired a round into the air while he was on a video call "in an attempt to let the person on the phone know they were serious."

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The suspects at one point became concerned that the second victim's ankle monitor could disclose their location to police, and allegedly dropped him off within a subdivision of Cooper City, where the victim walked to a relative's home in nothing but underwear.

The other victim allegedly observed the suspects "burning something" at the boat ramp, then heard someone say "We have to burn the evidence," according to the FBI agent. That's when the victim, "in fear for his life," began faking a seizure.

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After the suspects put the victim into a car, one of the men "began to panic" and threw the victim out of the car, where he made his way to safety.

Authorities allegedly recovered burned clothing and more of the victims' items at the boat ramp, as well as surveillance videos.

Messages between the unidentified female suspect and Fajardo allegedly confirm that the first victim was assaulted.

"He got jump injuries," one of the messages read. "DELETE INSTA."

Fox News Digital reached out to lawyers for all suspects named for comment.

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Republican leaders embrace viral World Cup fans they say are discovering the 'real America'

As foreign soccer fans descend on the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some visitors are going viral for documenting their enthusiasm for distinctly American experiences — from Waffle House and Buc-ee's to college football and Southern hospitality.

While political battles over immigration and travel policy continue to dominate discussion ahead of the World Cup, foreign fans are going viral for celebrating a very different side of America.

Videos celebrating iconic restaurants, sprawling highways, local traditions and everyday hospitality have racked up millions of views online and drawn reactions from political leaders who say they highlight America's enduring appeal.

The upbeat posts have not gone unnoticed in Washington.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was among the officials to weigh in, sharing one of several viral posts from German soccer fan FreddyLA7, whose enthusiastic dispatches from across the United States have become a social media sensation ahead of the World Cup.

In a post on X, Duffy pointed to Freddy's journey through Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama as an example of the uniquely American experiences drawing attention online.

"There's no better way to see our country than on a road trip," Duffy wrote. "Because to LOVE AMERICA you have to SEE AMERICA."

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He concluded the post by asking followers to suggest additional destinations for the German fan to visit as he continues his travels across the United States.

Freddy's posts have attracted millions of views for their enthusiastic portrayal of everyday American life, with the German fan praising everything from Waffle House and Taco Bell to Buc-ee's and Bass Pro Shops as he travels the country following the German national team.

After Freddy made stops across Alabama, Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., joined the conversation on X, highlighting the state's role in the German fan's increasingly viral American road trip.

After Freddy marveled at the atmosphere inside Auburn University's Jordan-Hare Stadium, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey invited him back for football season, writing: "Y'all ought to come back in the fall to see just how we do Saturdays in Alabama."

DeSantis similarly welcomed Freddy to Florida after the soccer fan posted footage from the Gulf Coast. The governor playfully corrected Freddy's description of the water as "the sea" before encouraging him to enjoy what he called some of the best beaches in the world.

As the United States prepares to welcome millions of visitors for the World Cup next year, Freddy's viral road trip has offered an early preview of the tournament's potential to showcase American culture far beyond the soccer pitch.

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Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker misses Seahawks' ring ceremony after signing $45M deal with Chiefs

The Seattle Seahawks received their Super Bowl rings on Thursday night, but one person from the team was notably absent: the game's Most Valuable Player.

Kenneth Walker earned Super Bowl LX honors in Santa Clara after he had 27 carries for 135 yards, making him by far the best offensive player on the field.

Walker had no choice but to be the bell cow for the Seahawks after Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in the NFC Championship game two weeks prior.

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But there was a price to pay for the Seahawks, as Walker signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs a month later.

Walker was the only member of the championship-winning team to not be in attendance, but it should be noted that the Chiefs' mandatory minicamp still took place on Thursday.

By the second quarter, Walker had already joined Timmy Smith and Marcus Allen with multiple 25-yard runs in a Super Bowl.

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Walker was unable to find the end zone — in fact, Seattle’s only offensive touchdown came from A.J. Barner. However, Walker’s dominance on the ground helped get Seattle into scoring position. Jason Myers went 5-for-5 on his field-goal attempts after Walker’s ground-and-pound effort.

Walker’s 135 yards on the ground are tied for the eighth-most in Super Bowl history and the second most he has ever had in a game, including playoffs.

Walker’s rushing prop had been hovering around 70 yards, which he surpassed in the first half.

The Seahawks won the game, 29-13, over the New England Patriots for their second Lombardi Trophy.

Ring highlights include 50 white diamonds around the logo in honor of the team's 50th season, a piece of a game ball inside the ring, a removable topper that can be used as a chain pendant and much more.

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Texas overtakes California as 'America’s center of gravity,' claims Treasury Sec Bessent

FIRST ON FOX — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted the stark difference he sees emerging between Texas and California as well as the "tale of two states" cropping up between red and blue jurisdictions.

"In California, I saw firsthand what years of failed governance looks like: a tax system that is hostile to ambition. A regulatory state that smothers enterprise. An economic climate indifferent to consequence," he said during a meeting at the Petroleum Club of Houston on Friday in remarks shared exclusively with Fox News Digital.

California has seen a number of high-profile defections in recent years, with many businesses and wealthy individuals citing the state’s regulations and taxation regime as the reasons for their exit. 

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Chevron, Tesla, Charles Schwab and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, to name a few, have all abandoned their California headquarters and shifted operations to Texas. IRS migration data also shows that the Golden State is hemorrhaging high-earning taxpayers, imperiling its finances.

"Here in Texas, meanwhile, the contrast is so striking that it begins to feel like a tale of two states," Bessent said.

And it's true that the Lone Star State's business-friendly policies and lower taxes have attracted more American families and businesses to move from other states to Texas. 

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During the meeting on Friday, Bessent also highlighted the importance of energy policy as a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s economic policies.

"The AI race may be accelerated by the elegance of our code, but it will be won by the abundance of our energy," he said. "More than strengthening an economy, energy abundance also secures a nation. Economic security is national security."

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He said that Texas is spearheading that growth.

Texas has rapidly expanded its energy production to meet booming demand, partially spurred by the construction of new data centers, recently surpassing California as the state with the most utility-scale solar capacity and hitting record-breaking levels for both crude oil production and low-carbon electricity generation.

"Texas has become America’s center of gravity because it is fostering the conditions for families and businesses to flourish," Bessent went on.

Data indicates that Texas has seen considerable success in attracting businesses and taxpayers to the state. 

Of the 725 companies that relocated headquarters between 2018 and 2025, per a CBRE report, 230 of them moved to Houston, Dallas and Austin alone. IRS migration data also shows that the Lone Star state saw a net increase of 56,000 tax filers between 2022 and 2023.

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White House blasts Washington Post's claim Reflecting Pool 'looks almost the same' after Trump renovations

The Washington Post faced backlash, including from the Trump administration, after suggesting that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool "looks almost the same" following President Donald Trump's renovations.

"After Trump's $10 million renovation, the Reflecting Pool is full again — and looks almost the same," The Washington Post wrote alongside an image comparison of the Reflecting Pool in 2022 and 2026 on X Tuesday.

The paper also shared an article from last week on the renovations in an X post that read, "The Reflecting Pool on the National Mall has been refilled following President Trump’s renovations. The project ultimately took six weeks and cost more than $10 million, far more than Trump initially projected."

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The social media post quickly went viral as several social media commentators remarked that images The Washington Post shared already showed differences made by Trump's renovations.

The backlash also extended to Trump's team, which called out the paper for allegedly misleading readers.

"The water was green. Now it's not. Hope this helps," the Trump War Room account posted along with an older image of the Reflecting Pool.

"This successful renovation not only made the Reflecting Pool more beautiful, but it was completed at a fraction of the time and cost of Obama's botched project — AND it finally addressed the leaks that caused millions of gallons of water loss per year. But the Fake News @washingtonpost won't acknowledge that," the White House Rapid Response 47 account wrote.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's communications director, Cody Sargent, commented, "Why is the @washingtonpost so committed to this stupid lie? Here’s an actual before and after from @EarthCam."

Sargent also posted two images of the Reflecting Pool from March 2026 and June 2026.

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Several other commentators and political figures called out the Post for its claim as well.

"Why put this spin on it when it’s obvious that it looks much better? Not exactly helping in the media credibility department," Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., commented.

Podcast host Katie Miller remarked, "The original cost estimate was $300 million way more than the $10 million it cost. President Trump saved the taxpayers $290 million."

"It works. It doesn’t leak. It doesn’t smell like wet dog hair. It doesn’t have algae swirling in it. Go pound sand," Media Research Center President David Bozell commented.

Fox News Digital reached out to The Washington Post for comment but did not immediately receive a response.

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Trump announced intentions to fix what he called the "absolutely filthy" Reflecting Pool in March with the intention of having it repaired by the time of July 4 celebrations.

Critics have voiced concerns over the pool resurfacing with "industrial-grade" material in the color "American flag blue," with a nonprofit called the Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) going so far as to file a lawsuit against the National Park Service (NPS) to halt the project.

Trump confirmed last week during a White House event that renovations were complete.

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No hazard found after 'severe' Pentagon alert sparks emergency response

Certain areas in the Pentagon went on lockdown Thursday morning due to an "air quality incident" that was later revealed to be a false alarm. 

An alert, shared with Fox News Digital, carrying a "severe" rating was sent to employees in multiple corridors of the building directing them to shelter in place. All other personnel were told to avoid the area. As of 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time Thursday, the lockdown order was lifted, according to Pentagon officials. 

"Earlier this morning, Pentagon occupants were notified of a potential air quality issue, prompting immediate precautionary safety measures and evaluation. Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed," chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a Thursday statement. 

"We express our sincere appreciation to the first responders for their swift actions to ensure the safety of all personnel," he said. 

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A hazardous materials team scrubbed several locations in the Pentagon's A ring, the center-most location in the building, according to a Pentagon official. 

Approximately 23,000 to 27,000 people work in the Pentagon on any given day. 

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Secretary Pete Hegeth's office and chairman of the joint chiefs Gen. Dan Caine's office are not located in the corridors placed under lockdown. 

Systems detected a problem with the air quality in part of the building and a device picked up a biohazard scent, the Pentagon source told Fox News. 

The Arlington, Virginia, fire department confirmed on X it sent its Hazardous Materials team to support the Pentagon Force Protection Agency’s Hazmat team with the incident.

The last notable Pentagon lockdown was in August 2021, when a Pentagon police officer was killed during a violent incident at the Pentagon Transit Center. 

The Pentagon has spent years developing systems designed to detect and contain airborne threats inside the building. 

Following the Sept. 11 attacks, officials launched the Pentagon Shield program, which uses sensors, computer modeling and building ventilation controls to help identify chemical, biological and radiological hazards and limit their spread through the Pentagon's five-ring structure. 

Building systems can adjust airflow and isolate affected areas while emergency responders assess a potential threat.

Fox News' Liz Friden contributed to this report.

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'Whalefall' trailer is here to add getting swallowed by a sperm whale while SCUBA diving to your list of fears

The 1975 Steven Spielberg classic "Jaws" famously made several generations of people afraid of the ocean.

Now, in 2026, it looks like the upcoming movie "Whalefall" is here to kickstart a whole new bunch of people who will stick to the sand next time they hit the beach.

The film is based on Daniel Kraus' 2023 book of the same name, and while there's a lot of depth to the story, it's the boiled-down premise that is going to put butts in seats: man gets swallowed by a sperm whale while scuba diving.

I mean, yeah, the Bible already did it, but I'm intrigued.

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And it's hard not to be intrigued by the trailer that 20th Century Studios just put out because it doesn't pull any punches and shows you what everyone wants to see, and that's star Austin Abrams doing his best impression of chum.

Nope. Nope. Nope.

Now, I'm a big sperm whale guy. I think they're so cool. They overcame a name that will make any middle schooler chuckle to become one of nature's most underappreciated badasses.

Moby-Dick? He was a sperm whale, and he drove a one-legged sea captain to the point of madness.

That's awesome.

And you know what's cooler than that? Real sperm whales cruise around in the ocean going to war with giant squid. Why? I really have no idea, but for some reason sperm whales and giant squids are like the Hatfields and McCoys of the ocean.

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But imagine coming face to face with one in the open ocean as you saw in that trailer, and then getting swallowed by it.

That would be the worst. Your fear of the ocean would go away — which is nice — but it would be quickly replaced with claustrophobia, because the inside of a whale isn't exactly roomy.

That's bad.

I think I'm sold. I'll probably be venturing out to see this one — which also stars Josh Brolin — when it comes out Oct. 16.

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Idris Elba rejects 'woke' James Bond casting push, warns audiences 'won't go for a Black male' in the role

When it comes to stepping into the role of James Bond, Idris Elba is being "realistic."

In a new interview with British GQ, the 53-year-old actor opened up about the longstanding rumors about him being cast as the next 007 and explained why the audience won't go for a "Black male."

"I’ve always felt that it’s not a realistic thing," he told the outlet. "James Bond was written how he was written for a reason. But I was complimented by it. And also, I think, in realistic terms, some markets just don’t go for that. Bond is big all over the world. And [audiences] won’t [all] go for a Black male, an African male, playing Bond. That’s not what they like in their culture. Period."

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"Bond is so unrealistic, so a hint of reality is good, but let’s not try and make it woke," Elba continued. "I think you’ve got to be pure to what it is: escapism. Don’t try and answer the world’s taste. Just be Bond."

This isn't the first time Elba has addressed his possible role in the franchise.

In 2023, Elba brought up the persistent discussions about him taking over as Ian Fleming’s famed British spy while speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

"You know, a lot of people talk about another character that begins with ‘J’ and ends with ‘B,’ but I’m not going to be that guy. I’m going to be John Luther. That’s who I am," he said.

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"If we spent half the time not talking about the differences and the similarities between us, the entire planet would have a shift in the way we deal with each other," he also told Esquire U.K. at the time. "As humans, we are obsessed with race. And that obsession can really hinder people’s aspirations, hinder people’s growth."

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James Bond was most recently played by Daniel Craig. However, the actor's character died in the last installment of the franchise, "No Time to Die."

Elba responded to backlash over the comments via X.

"There isn't a soul on this earth that can question whether I consider myself a BLACK MAN or not," Elba wrote. 

"Being an 'actor' is a profession, like being an 'architect,' they are not defined by race. However, If YOU define your work by your race, that is your Perogative (sic). Ah lie?"

Last month, Amazon shared an update on the next installment, which will be helmed by director Denis Villeneuve.

"The search for the next James Bond is underway," the post on X reads. "While we don’t plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we’re excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right."

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Stephen A Smith claims Trump has "no business" attending Knicks game at MSG: "It is selfish and narcissistic"

Last week, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith begged President Donald Trump not to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

"I don't want him there," Smith said. "It has nothing to do with politics, policy, or anything like that. It has everything to do with him disrupting and contributing at the same time to the chaos that's going to exist at Madison Square Garden."

To Smith's chagrin, Trump didn't listen. The president is expected to attend Monday night's game as the Knicks look to take a 3-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs.

Smith addressed Trump's attendance again on "First Take" Monday morning.

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"This president has no business showing up in New York City. I am dead serious. It is selfish. It is narcissistic. It is ridiculous that he is coming to this game," Smith exclaimed.

He then reiterated that his stance has nothing to do with politics.

"I would say the same thing if it were Obama, George W., or Clinton. I don't give a damn if we went back to Reagan."

That's where we disagree.

Smith would not say the same thing if Barack Obama were attending the game. There is plenty of evidence to suggest otherwise. For one, whenever Smith has questioned Black politicians, he has often followed up with a series of apologies.

Last year, he apologized to Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama simply for criticizing Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a fellow Black woman.

"Would Stephen A. have had the same take if Obama had come to an NBA Finals game?" OutKick founder Clay Travis asked on X. "I think there's a 0% chance."

"He's the world's highest-paid buffoon," OutKick host Dan Dakich added.

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Further, Smith has spent the past nine months teasing a potential run for the White House. Are we really supposed to believe that if he became president, a possibility he claims is real, he wouldn't attend NBA Finals games if given the opportunity? Of course not.

And while Trump's attendance will result in heightened security, even NBA Commissioner Adam Silver views it as a positive.

"We're seeing that in New York, and I think President Trump is very much a New Yorker, and I'm thrilled that yet another New Yorker wants to participate in the enthusiasm and the joy around this Knicks team," Silver said last week.

Speaking of people who try to make a major sporting event about themselves, here's Stephen A. Smith ringside at WrestleMania last April:

It's also worth noting that Smith appears to believe he is important enough to influence Trump's decision-making.

These on-air pleas for the president to stay away reek of someone who genuinely believes his opinions should carry that level of weight.

Based on Trump's plans to attend Game 3, they don't.

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Siren's Curse roller coaster strands riders vertically twice in one weekend at Six Flags Cedar Point

The tallest, fastest and longest tilt roller coaster in North America got stuck twice over the weekend in a vertical position, leaving riders temporarily suspended.

Siren’s Curse, located at Six Flags Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, experienced separate technical delays on Saturday and Sunday, Fox 8 reported.

"On Saturday and Sunday, the coaster experienced technical delays (similar to a check-engine light) that paused its operation," a park spokesperson told WKYC-TV. "Its safety system performed as designed, keeping all guests safe. Following a complete systems check, the ride was restarted and guests continued their ride as normal."

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The park reiterated to Fox 8 that the automated safety system had simply detected a condition that required a pause for inspection.

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After crews completed a systems check following each delay, the attraction was reopened to guests shortly after. Fox News Digital has reached out to Cedar Point for further comment.

Described by the park as a record-breaking attraction, Siren's Curse tilts riders at a 90-degree angle, holding them vertically as the track locks into place before the first drop.

The ride originally opened at Cedar Point in June 2025. On its very first day of operation, it experienced a similar glitch, leaving riders suspended vertically for about 10 minutes, according to local reports.

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You're not getting away with watering your grass with your 'crank' out on Sheriff Grady Judd's watch

Don’t let his hilarious press conferences and viral videos fool you, Sheriff Grady Judd doesn’t play around when it comes to crime. If you break the law, he’s coming after you.

A 79-year-old Florida man is the latest to learn that lesson. According to the sheriff, the man was caught watering his lawn with his hose in one hand and his "crank" in the other.

That’s not going to be permitted whether you live on Sunny Wood Circle, as the elderly man does, or not. To make the situation worse, he allegedly had said "crank" out in view of two teenage girls.

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Gary Golter, the alleged double-fisted grass waterer, was arrested last week and charged with vulgar indecent public nudity and lewd and lascivious exhibition, reports FOX 4.

Here’s Sheriff Judd breaking the arrest and the accusations down as only he can. He said, "I want to point out that this event happened at the suspect’s house on Sunny Wood Circle."

"This is Gary Golter. It was sunny, and he was watering his grass with a hose in his right hand, and he had his crank in his left hand," he continued as he shared a short clip of the incident.

"I don't even know how to say this, but he was doing this in front of 16-year-old and 13-year-old girls, and we don't like it. So, we arrested him."

Again, not on Sheriff Grady Judd’s watch. He’s not going for any sunny wood while watering your yard. He doesn’t want anyone, let alone a couple of teenagers, to have to see that. Nobody does.

You're going to get arrested and have a play-by-play of the incident show up on one of the sheriff's morning briefs. You don't want that. Keep your crank in your pants while you're outside watering the lawn.

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FCC chair Brendan Carr rips Scott Pelley as ‘completely out of touch’ after CBS firing

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr slammed former "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley on Sunday after Pelley said he did not expect to be fired from CBS News following a heated clash with the program's new leadership.

Carr responded to Pelley's remarks in a post on X, where he argued the longtime CBS journalist's reaction reflected a broader problem inside legacy media.

"One of the reasons why trust in media is so low is because many legacy journalists are completely out of touch," Carr said.

He also said Pelley’s conduct would not be tolerated in a typical workplace.

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"You could not get away with that behavior at any run of the mill job," Carr said. "It is revealing to see how blind some are to that."

Pelley was fired after 37 years at CBS News, where he served as a White House correspondent, anchor of the "CBS Evening News" and correspondent for "60 Minutes."

In an interview with The New York Times, Pelley said he did not believe he was walking into a termination meeting after his confrontation with new "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton.

"Oh gosh, furthest thing from my mind," Pelley said. "It hadn’t occurred to me."

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Pelley acknowledged that the meeting with Bilton had been tense, but he defended the tone of his questioning by pointing to the program’s history.

"‘60 Minutes’ is known for two things: a ticking stopwatch and hard questions," he said.

Pelley said the confrontation came after senior staffers and several correspondents were dismissed, and after Bilton was introduced to the newsroom as the program's new executive producer.

"No one saw the Black Thursday massacre coming," Pelley said.

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Pelley said he was angered by Bilton’s introductory email to the staff and by the way Bilton addressed employees after the dismissals.

"It betrayed the fact that Nick Bilton didn’t know anything about us, didn’t know anything about our culture, and yet was being imposed on us as our new leader," Pelley said.

Pelley also criticized CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, who was installed under new ownership after David Ellison's acquisition of Paramount.

"She’s a lovely person," Pelley said. "And her Free Press organization that she founded has been very successful. But television’s not her thing."

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Pelley accused Weiss of pushing editorial changes on a politically sensitive "60 Minutes" story involving protests and an immigration enforcement shooting in Minneapolis.

He said he believed the requested changes would have favored President Donald Trump's view of the events.

"There was a thumb on the scale for the president’s version of events that I felt was a level of political influence that I had never seen in 37 years at CBS News," Pelley said.

CBS News denied that Weiss acted with political motivation, saying her editorial notes were intended to make the piece "as strong, fair, and accurate as possible."

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Stacey King, three-time NBA champion and Bulls broadcaster, dead at 59

Stacey King, a three-time NBA champion and a broadcaster for the Chicago Bulls, has died, the team announced on Sunday. He was 59.

Bulls executives Jerry and Michael Reinsdorf released statements on King’s death.

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"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization’s history," Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said. "His connection to Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades – first as a player and later as the unmistakable voice that helped bring Bulls basketball into the homes of generations of fans.

"We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor and passion he brought to our organization, our broadcasts and our fans every day. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones."

Michael Reinsdorf, the team’s president and CEO, remembered King as a player who "loved being a Bull."

"You could feel it in everything he did – the way he played, the way he called games and the way he connected with our fans," he said. "He had a unique gift for bringing people together and making every game feel personal. He brought an energy and love for the game that came through in every broadcast, helping fans feel connected to our team.

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"Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued. We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and broadcaster, but as a friend. Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, memory and legacy will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever."

Chicago selected King with the No. 6 overall pick of the 1989 draft out of Oklahoma.

He played four full seasons with the Bulls before he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks during his career.

King was on the Bulls during their first three-peat run from 1990 to 1993. He averaged 6.4 points in 438 career games.

After King retired, he started his broadcasting career in 2006. He was with CSN Chicago and the Chicago Sports Network.

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Morgan Wallen fires back at 'nonsense' rumors he left Pittsburgh before his show was officially canceled

Morgan Wallen has no time for "nonsense" rumors.

On Saturday, the country star — who was reportedly forced to cancel his Pittsburgh show on Saturday due to poor weather conditions — took to Instagram to address online speculation that he dipped out of town before local officials confirmed the cancellation.

"This morning, my team walked on my bus and told me they had been consulting with local officials and that I should cancel my show in Pittsburgh tonight and I said, ‘Why?’" said in the video posted to his Instagram Stories.

"They said that there was going to be strong winds in the area, and I said, ‘OK.’ So, that is what I did and that was the information I had in the moment, and I trusted my team," he continued. "I understand that wind hasn't gotten to Pittsburgh yet ... The truth of the matter is, I have a large stage that, in those conditions, could become fatal to a lot of folks around it. So, I did the best I could with the information I had in that moment."

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"I’ve been seeing a lot of nonsense about me that is simply not true, and I just wanted to clear the air," he added. "I think my true fans know that that’s not how I operate in general, but I had to say it. Ya'll take care."

Hours prior, Wallen informed his fans through social media that he had been advised to cancel his show.

"After talking with local officials and my team, there is no choice but to cancel tonight’s show due to severe adverse weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the day and night," he wrote on his Instagram Stories. "Safety for my fans and crew is the highest priority."

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While some fans were quick to share their disappointment and frustration on social media, others sparked fury over whether Wallen's cancellation was warranted.

"Morgan wallen cancelling his show last night is just hilarious because i walked outside after my shift at 11pm and my car was completely dry," one user wrote on X. "No rain in sight. that man was already on his way back to tennessee."

Mike Asti, a managing editor at WV Sports Now, Pittsburgh Sports Now, said, "A Saturday cancelation even as weather clears up has caused a heel turn that may make him never welcomed back. Unbelievable turn of events."

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"Acrisure stadium officials fuming," Marty Griffin, KDKA Radio, wrote on X. "Sources confirm … Wallen left town on plane before they even had meeting and demanded they announce the cancellation after he was in the air."

A representative for Wallen did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

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The cancellation comes days after Wallen flipped over a piano onstage after the equipment malfunctioned mid-show.

In a fan-captured video obtained by Fox News Digital, the 33-year-old musician is seen getting frustrated when his equipment seemingly malfunctions in the middle of his performance of "Sand In My Boots."

After he finishes singing the song, Wallen walks over to the piano and pushes it over, breaking it.

"While playing 'sand in my boots' Morgan gets off the piano cause it isn’t [working] as it should," the video's caption on TikTok reads. "He finishes acapella then proceeds to push the piano over, breaking it!"

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Maher warns Democrats have 'another sex, creep problem’ with Platner citing misconduct allegations

Bill Maher mocked Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner Friday, using the candidate's mounting controversies to argue Democrats are facing another problem tied to misconduct allegations ahead of a major toss-up race.

"Democrats — they have another sex, creep problem," Maher said during his "Real Time with Bill Maher" monologue. "Have you seen this guy, Graham Platner, up in Maine? Their big hope to take the Senate, the Democrats. But Graham Platner, he’s a lot."

Maher pointed first to Platner’s tattoo controversy, which has followed the Maine Democrat for months. The Associated Press reported in October that Platner said he covered a chest tattoo that was widely recognized as a Nazi symbol, after saying he got it in 2007 while drinking on leave in Croatia and did not understand its meaning at the time.

"You know, he’s got a Nazi tattoo," Maher said. "We don’t know about that, maybe it was just drunk. You didn’t know it was… whatever."

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The HBO host cited recent reporting on Platner's marriage and his interactions with women. The AP reported that former campaign staffer Genevieve McDonald said Platner was "sexting multiple women while married" and that the campaign reviewed the issue as a possible election vulnerability.

"But, you know, he definitely was texting other women outside of his marriage," Maher said.

Maher also referenced allegations from former romantic partners, including reporting that one woman described Platner’s behavior as unsettling.

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"Now some of the girlfriends are coming forward," Maher said. "One of them says he used to watch TV while he was sharpening his axe."

The AP reported that Lyndsey Fifield told The New York Times that Platner grabbed her hard enough to leave marks, pulled her from a cab by the wrist and, in one incident, twisted her arm and held her in a room when they dated more than a decade ago.

Another former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, told the Times his behavior was "reckless" and "unsettling," according to the AP.

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Maher also made a joke about Maine author Stephen King, whose work has often centered on horror stories set in the state. Maher said Platner's alleged axe sharpening "could cost him women and their votes."

"But he did win over Stephen King," Maher added.

Platner has denied allegations that he was violent toward women. In a statement to the AP, he said he had been open about a "very dark period" in his life, including undiagnosed PTSD, alcohol use and being a "far from perfect boyfriend."

"Any characterization beyond that is false, and I believe, politically motivated," Platner said in the statement. "I’m not proud of who I was then, but I am proud of the work I’ve done since, and the movement we are building in Maine."

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Platner also addressed the allegations during an appearance on MS NOW with Chris Hayes, saying some claims were untrue.

"There are things in this that I absolutely will take responsibility for and have been speaking about openly for months," Platner said. "But those serious allegations are just not true."

Platner is running in Maine’s Democratic primary as the party seeks to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

The primary is Tuesday, June 9. 

Fox News Digital reached out to Graham Platner for comment but did not immediately hear back.

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It wasn’t on his shopping list, but a man managed to accidentally shoot himself in the groin at Walmart anyway

Let me get this out of the way before we dig any deeper into this. I did not see the man’s list, so it is completely a guess on my part that it didn’t include accidentally or otherwise shooting himself in the groin on it. There's even a chance that he didn’t have a list at all.

I’m not here to pass judgment either way.

Here’s how it all played out, according to Tampa Bay 28. Sarasota County deputies were called to a Walmart in Venice, Florida, last Thursday after reports of a "popping sound" and "a trail of blood near the bathroom area."

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The responding deputies evacuated the store and cleared it, finding no person of interest inside. When they checked the surveillance video, they spotted a "white male entering the store with a holstered gun in the waistband of his shorts."

The surveillance footage also revealed that the gun discharged while the man was attempting to adjust the gun in the holster. The bullet appeared to have struck the man in the leg and groin area.

That’s definitely not an area of the body you don't want to treat wounds yourself. Particularly not in a Walmart bathroom. The reason deputies didn’t find him at the store when they arrived is that he left to seek professional care for his gunshot to the groin.

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That's a smart decision on his part. You want someone who knows what they're doing putting their expertise to work when you're dealing with that area.

The man was found a short time after the incident at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital campus in Venice. It wasn’t reported if the groin shooter was going to face any charges.

Whether he's charged with any crime or not, he's going to have to reevaluate a few things. If I were him, I'd start from waking up that day all the way to ending up in the hospital after a trip to Walmart. Was it the shorts? Is there something wrong with the holster? Is there an issue with the gun itself?

There would be a lot of questions I'd be asking myself. But the one change I know I'd be making for sure if I decided the shorts were fine, there's nothing wrong with my holster or my gun, is that the business end isn't going to be pointed toward the groin anymore.

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