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Fitness Influencer Blocked From Boarding After Gate Agent Allegedly Calls Her Naked [WATCH]
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Fitness Influencer Blocked From Boarding After Gate Agent Allegedly Calls Her Naked [WATCH]

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A German fitness influencer says she was prevented from boarding a Lufthansa flight after a gate agent objected to her clothing during a record-breaking European heatwave, as reported by The New York Post.

Edda Elisa, a fitness influencer, reality television personality, and content creator from Germany, described the incident to her more than 641,000 followers on TikTok after the confrontation at the airport.

She said she was wearing an athleisure outfit consisting of black biker shorts and a V-cut sports bra when a Lufthansa employee stopped her at the gate.

According to Elisa, the employee told her that she could not board while dressed that way.

The influencer recalled the employee saying, “looked at me and said, ‘You can’t board like that…You’re not wearing anything. You’re naked.’”

Elisa said she was upset by what she considered the employee’s tone and objected to being stopped while traveling during a period of unusually hot weather in Europe.

Temperatures had approached 90 degrees, and a major heatwave had been affecting parts of the continent.

“What the f- -k?,” Elisa said while recounting the incident to her followers.

She argued that her clothing was appropriate given the weather and said she had never previously encountered an airline dress-code issue.

“She told me I wasn’t wearing normal clothes, and that I had to put something over it now,” said Elisa. “‘You go to the side now and you can only [board the plane] once you’ve got something on.”

Elisa then put on an oversized zip-up hoodie in an attempt to satisfy the gate agent’s request. She said the employee nevertheless instructed her to close the hoodie.

“‘No, you have to close it,’” Elisa recalled the employee saying. “‘And because of you [the plane] is delayed now, the whole flight is delayed because you’re holding up all the traffic.”

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The confrontation eventually became the subject of a social media post from Elisa, who said she wanted an explanation from the airline.

The influencer said she had “never once heard anything about a dress code on a plane,” but Lufthansa maintains that passengers are expected to meet basic standards for clothing while traveling.

According to reports, Lufthansa’s policy requires passengers to wear clothing “appropriate to the character of a public journey” and clothing that does not impair the well-being of other passengers from diverse backgrounds.

Airline dress codes are not unusual. Commercial carriers have maintained various standards governing passenger attire for years, including policies concerning clothing that is excessively revealing or otherwise considered inappropriate for the cabin environment.

Lufthansa also addressed Elisa’s account of the incident. The airline reportedly said that alleged comments using terms such as “naked” did not “correspond to our standards” and would not have been language used by its employees.

The airline said it takes reports of inconsistencies seriously and reviews such incidents internally.

Elisa, who has a combined social media following of more than 1 million people, has appeared on several reality television programs, including “Ex on the Beach.”

Her online presence is heavily focused on fitness and lifestyle content.

The dispute also comes as Europe was experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees in some areas.

Elisa maintained that the weather influenced her choice of clothing and said she believed her outfit should not have prevented her from traveling.

Airline clothing policies can involve more than questions of appearance.

Flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri has previously warned passengers that revealing clothing can create problems during an emergency evacuation, when exposed skin can be more vulnerable to injury.

“Sure, they might look cute on Instagram, but during an evacuation, they’re a recipe for burned thighs and scraped skin,” Bacilieri said. “Sliding down that inflatable ramp with your skin exposed – ouch.”

“It’s not glamorous; it’s painful and dangerous.”

Elisa’s complaint has since generated substantial discussion online, with supporters criticizing the airline while others pointed out that passengers are generally expected to follow carriers’ rules once they purchase a ticket.

For now, Lufthansa has indicated that it is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the reported encounter, while Elisa has continued discussing the episode with her large online audience.

Former New Jersey Mayor and Husband Charged in Ballot Signature Scandal After DUI Plea [WATCH]
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Former New Jersey Mayor and Husband Charged in Ballot Signature Scandal After DUI Plea [WATCH]

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Former Lumberton Township Mayor Gina LaPlaca and her husband, Jason Carty, are facing criminal charges after prosecutors alleged that false signatures were used on a petition connected to the June 2026 Democratic primary, as reported by Fox News.

The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges Tuesday, Aug. 11, involving the petition LaPlaca submitted in an effort to seek another term on the Lumberton Township Committee.

LaPlaca, 47, faces charges of making a false statement under oath, knowingly filing a false petition, tampering with public records, and falsifying or tampering with records.

Carty, 49, was charged with knowingly filing a false petition, tampering with public records, and falsifying or tampering with records.

According to prosecutors, Carty submitted the petition to the Lumberton Township Municipal Clerk for the primary election.

The paperwork included an affidavit signed by LaPlaca stating that she “personally circulated the petition [and] that such petition was signed by each of the signers thereof in his/her own handwriting.”

An investigation by the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office subsequently raised questions about multiple signatures appearing on the petition.

“An investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office revealed that multiple individuals whose names and purported signatures appeared on LaPlaca’s nominating petition indicated they had neither signed the petition nor authorized anyone to do so on their behalf in support of the candidate’s nomination,” prosecutors said.

Authorities said LaPlaca and Carty had collected signatures for the petition.

Prosecutors further alleged that without the signatures investigators determined were fraudulent, LaPlaca would not have had enough valid signatures to qualify for the June 2026 Democratic primary for Lumberton Township Committee.

The case adds another legal issue for LaPlaca, who served as Lumberton’s mayor from 2021 through 2025.

Although she left the mayor’s office, she remained on the township committee. Her current term is scheduled to expire at the end of 2026.

LaPlaca sought another term during the June Democratic primary but finished third in a contest for two available seats. Mayor Terrance Benson and his running mate, Kendra Hatfield, finished ahead of her.

LaPlaca and Carty are scheduled to appear in court Sept. 21 in Mount Holly, New Jersey.

The election-related charges follow an earlier criminal case involving LaPlaca. She pleaded guilty earlier this year to DUI and child abuse charges stemming from a March 2025 incident involving her child.

According to prosecutors, LaPlaca was intoxicated when she picked up her child from daycare. Witness video reportedly showed her vehicle leaving its lane and nearly striking a utility pole while the child was inside.

Police said LaPlaca’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.30%, more than three times New Jersey’s legal limit of 0.08%.

LaPlaca received three years of supervision through a pretrial intervention program. The conditions included mandatory attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

The latest case centers on the validity of the signatures used to qualify LaPlaca for the Democratic primary ballot. Prosecutors have not alleged that the entire election was invalid, but they said the questioned signatures were significant enough that the petition would not otherwise have met the required threshold.

The charges against LaPlaca and Carty are allegations, and they are entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court.

The proceedings are scheduled to continue in Burlington County, with the couple’s Sept. 21 court appearance expected to address the allegations involving the nominating petition and related records.

For LaPlaca, the allegations arrive after a turbulent period that has included her departure from the mayor’s office, an unsuccessful bid for another township committee term and the earlier DUI case. The new prosecution now places the validity of a local Democratic primary petition at the center of another legal proceeding.

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Lightning Strike at Ohio Prison Sends 16 People to Hospital [WATCH]
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Lightning Strike at Ohio Prison Sends 16 People to Hospital [WATCH]

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Sixteen people were transported to an outside hospital Tuesday evening after a lightning strike at an Ohio correctional facility, with one person requiring an airlift, according to state officials.

The incident occurred at Grafton Correctional Institution in Lorain County as incarcerated individuals were returning from their “evening meal,” according to JoEllen Smith, chief of communications for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, or ODRC, said in a news release that no deaths had been reported following the strike.

Sixteen people were taken to an outside hospital for treatment. One of those transported was airlifted, officials said. Authorities continued assessing the situation Tuesday night and monitoring those affected.

The lightning strike occurred as severe weather was moving through the region. The incident came amid a broader period of storms and flash-flood threats affecting portions of the Midwest and Ohio Valley.

According to the FOX Forecast Center, a thunderstorm moved through Lorain County during the 5 p.m. hour Tuesday and produced dozens of lightning strikes.

The timing of the storm placed the correctional facility in the path of active thunderstorms as people inside the prison were returning from their evening meal.

The ODRC did not immediately provide additional details about the condition of those transported to the hospital or explain the circumstances that led to the strike affecting multiple people.

The incident occurred during a stretch of severe weather that has affected communities across Ohio and other parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley.

Heavy storms and flash flooding have been reported in portions of the region, while strong thunderstorms have also contributed to widespread power outages.

More than 250,000 customers in Ohio alone were without electricity amid the storms.

The National Weather Service and other emergency officials routinely warn people to seek shelter inside substantial buildings when thunderstorms approach.

Lightning can strike even when the center of a storm is not directly overhead, making outdoor exposure particularly hazardous.

At Grafton Correctional Institution, the lightning strike occurred while incarcerated individuals were transitioning back from the evening meal.

Officials did not immediately say whether the storm had prompted any changes to normal movement procedures before the strike.

Grafton Correctional Institution is located in Grafton, Ohio, in Lorain County. The facility is operated by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.

State officials said they were continuing to assess the incident and monitor the situation after the 16 people were transported for medical treatment.

No deaths had been reported as of the initial ODRC announcement.

The lightning strike adds to the list of weather-related incidents reported during the latest round of storms moving across the Midwest and Ohio Valley.

With additional storms possible in affected areas, authorities continue to urge residents and others outdoors to take severe-weather warnings seriously and move to appropriate shelter when thunderstorms develop.

Officials have not announced additional information about the hospitalized individuals beyond confirming that 16 people were transported to an outside hospital and that one was airlifted.

DSA Backed Favorite Suffers Stunning Wisconsin Primary Defeat After ‘Tabulation Error’ [WATCH]
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DSA Backed Favorite Suffers Stunning Wisconsin Primary Defeat After ‘Tabulation Error’ [WATCH]

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Wisconsin Democrats watched a presumed socialist coronation collapse early Wednesday as Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Representative Francesca Hong in the party primary for governor.

The upset instantly became one of the most surprising results of the 2026 midterm cycle, as reported by Trending Politics News.

With more than 95 percent of ballots reported, Crowley had secured 313,321 votes, or 39.78 percent.

Hong received 310,110 votes, or 39.37 percent, leaving the candidates separated by roughly 3,211 votes when the Associated Press called the race shortly before 4 a.m. Eastern Time.

Hong entered election night as the heavy favorite after winning enthusiastic support from the Democratic Party’s far-left factions.

The Madison lawmaker openly styled herself as a Democratic Socialist and attracted backing from controversial online personality Hasan Piker.

The polling suggested Hong was cruising toward victory. A Marquette University survey released in late July showed her at 38 percent among Democratic primary voters, while Crowley was languishing at just seven percent.

When voters leaning toward a candidate were included, Hong climbed to 46 percent, and Crowley reached only 11 percent.

Those numbers painted the picture of a runaway socialist victory, but Wisconsin voters had other plans once actual ballots replaced polling projections.

Another survey from State Navigate, conducted from August 3 through August 6, placed Hong at 44 percent among likely Democratic primary voters.

Crowley stood at 22 percent, still trailing by a daunting margin during the closing stretch of the campaign.

Crowley’s path to victory was especially remarkable because his campaign appeared finished weeks earlier.

The Milwaukee County executive initially suspended his bid after struggling with polling and fundraising, then briefly endorsed Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez.

That changed when Rodriguez ended her campaign amid campaign finance issues.

Crowley jumped back into the race on July 18 and later received the prized endorsement of retiring Governor Tony Evers, giving his revived operation a badly needed boost.

Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes suspended his campaign on July 30, further reshaping the contest.

His departure left Crowley and Hong as the dominant contenders, with state Senator Kelda Roys and former Department of Administration Secretary Joel Brennan remaining in the field.

Roys finished with approximately 7.5 percent of the vote, while Brennan received about 4.7 percent.

Several candidates who had already withdrawn, including Barnes and Rodriguez, remained on the ballot and collected smaller shares.

The race remained tight throughout election night, with reporting delays adding another layer of drama.

A controversial USB error in Milwaukee County slowed the process, but Crowley’s thin advantage survived after those ballots and other outstanding votes were added.

All results remain unofficial until certification is completed in the coming weeks.

The margin was close enough for Hong to request a recount, yet her campaign chose to concede early Wednesday morning rather than extend the socialist heartbreak.

Crowley will now face Republican United States Representative Tom Tiffany in the November general election.

Tiffany dominated the Republican primary with approximately 95 percent of the vote, avoiding anything resembling the chaotic Democratic scramble.

Polling conducted before the primary suggested Crowley could be competitive against Tiffany.

An RMG Research survey from late July placed Crowley at 46 percent and Tiffany at 43 percent, though the primary results offered another reminder that polling is not the same thing as counting votes.

For Wisconsin Democrats, the outcome denied the party’s socialist wing a major statewide breakthrough.

For Republicans, it sets up a clear November contest against a Democrat who survived by barely slipping past a candidate once portrayed as nearly unbeatable.

El Sayed’s Lifelong Sharia Obligation Exposed After Stunning Senate Primary Victory [WATCH]
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El Sayed’s Lifelong Sharia Obligation Exposed After Stunning Senate Primary Victory [WATCH]

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Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed previously described following Sharia law as a personal religious obligation that he intended to observe throughout his life, according to comments he made to The New York Times in 2009, as reported by Free Beacon.

The remarks have resurfaced following El-Sayed’s narrow Democratic primary victory last week and amid renewed attention to his views on religion, government and the separation of church and state.

In the 2009 interview, the Times identified El-Sayed as a 24-year-old medical student and Rhodes scholar who had recently purchased a $123,000 condominium in Ann Arbor using a mortgage structured to comply with Islamic financial principles.

“Ultimately, the question is, when I die, and I stand before God and go through everything I did in my life, I don’t want to say I did it the easy way instead of the Shariah-compliant way. Not because of fear but because of obligation,” El-Sayed said at the time.

The comments have taken on added significance because El-Sayed is now seeking a U.S. Senate seat representing Michigan.

His campaign has emphasized that he believes in the separation of religion and government while also acknowledging that he continues to follow the rules of his faith in his personal life.

Campaign spokeswoman Roxie Richner told the Washington Free Beacon that El-Sayed continues to observe Sharia in his personal affairs.

“Abdul believes in the separation of church and state,” Richner said.

“While he personally lives by the rules of his faith, as many Americans of various faiths do, Abdul opposes any effort by any religious community to write their faith laws into the laws of our country.”

El-Sayed has made similar statements about religious freedom in more recent interviews.

In an interview with Religion News Service, he said he wants to “protect the kind of America where everybody can pray how they choose to pray, or choose not to pray at all.”

His public comments about Sharia, however, have varied depending on the setting.

During his unsuccessful 2018 campaign for Michigan governor, El-Sayed denied ever describing himself as “Sharia-compliant” during an interview with conservative journalist Laura Loomer.

He subsequently ended the interview and criticized his campaign staff for allowing the questioning to continue.

El-Sayed has also rejected claims that he sought to undermine the Constitution or establish Sharia law in the United States.

A documentary covering his 2018 campaign showed El-Sayed asking filmmakers not to record a bookshelf in his home because it contained the Quran and other books about Islam.

Among the books was A Thematic Commentary on the Qur’an, written by Sheikh Mohammed al-Ghazali, as well as Cutting the Fuse, a 2010 book concerning the causes of terrorism.

“You’re going to want to not get these things in the shot,” El-Sayed said in the documentary, How To Fix A Primary, while pointing toward the bookshelf. “We’re trying to keep the shot secular.”

The issue resurfaced in 2022, when El-Sayed spoke before the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

During that appearance, he criticized efforts to prohibit the implementation of Sharia law and compared a 2010 Oklahoma ballot measure with other historical events in the state.

“You cannot understand the challenges we face today without understanding white supremacy,” El-Sayed said.

“I don’t have to tell you that the same exact forces that drove native peoples from their land two centuries ago, destroyed Black Wall Street a century ago, bombed a building decades ago, and tried to ban Sharia law not a decade ago, that those forces are alive and well today.”

El-Sayed has also discussed how Islamic principles have shaped his personal life. A 2006 Michigan Daily profile described him as a particularly devout Muslim and detailed his relationship with his wife, Sarah Jukaku.

“Islamically, there are no premarital relations of any sort,” El-Sayed told the newspaper. “No touching, no nothing. Given that, the logical solution is to get married.”

The couple followed a traditional two-step marriage process that initially kept them living apart. They now have two daughters.

“Getting ice cream is the number-one thing we do together,” El-Sayed said in 2006 about his married life.

Financial records provide another look at El-Sayed’s adherence to Islamic financial practices. His latest Senate financial disclosure states that he and Jukaku hold between $150,000 and $425,000 in Amana Mutual Funds, which operate funds designed around Islamic investment principles.

Those funds exclude investments involving certain prohibited sources of revenue, including interest, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and pork.

The Free Beacon also reported that Amana co-founder and chairman Yaqub Mirza was identified in a 1988 FBI memo as a member or leader of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Federal agents raided Mirza’s home in 2002 as part of an investigation involving the Safa Group, a network of Islamic organizations based in Virginia.

No charges were filed, and Amana Funds itself was not subjected to serious scrutiny during that investigation.

Sam Westrop, director of the Middle East Forum’s Islamist Watch project, told the Free Beacon that the State Department’s January designation of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood “should theoretically have made Safa (and thus Amana) a law enforcement target again.”

He also said federal authorities have shown little interest in Safa since the early-2000s raids.

El-Sayed’s campaign maintains that his religious observance is separate from his approach to government.

The renewed examination of his past comments comes as he moves toward the general election and as voters consider his record, religious beliefs, and political positions.

Jealous Costco Worker Accused of Fatally Ramming Coworker After Hug Sent His Blood Boiling [WATCH]
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Jealous Costco Worker Accused of Fatally Ramming Coworker After Hug Sent His Blood Boiling [WATCH]

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A 22-year-old Costco employee in Issaquah, Washington, has been charged with second-degree murder after authorities say he intentionally drove into a co-worker’s motorcycle following an encounter that allegedly triggered jealousy, as reported by Fox News.

Tyler Sorensen is accused of killing 20-year-old Jonathon Langdon on July 31 in the Seattle suburb of Issaquah.

According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Sorensen allegedly followed Langdon after the two left a Costco parking lot before moving his vehicle into the motorcycle’s lane and striking it.

Investigators say the confrontation followed an interaction between Langdon and a female Costco co-worker whom Sorensen allegedly believed was his girlfriend.

Authorities said Sorensen told investigators he became angry after seeing Langdon hug the woman. Following the encounter, Sorensen allegedly sent messages to friends saying his “blood is boiling.”

Police and prosecutors say Sorensen then followed Langdon from the Costco parking lot. Security footage reportedly captured the events leading up to the collision.

Langdon was killed in the incident. Sorensen allegedly left the area afterward but returned approximately an hour later with a family member to speak with investigators, according to the Issaquah Police Department.

Prosecutors said Sorensen initially told his father that he “did something stupid” and had been involved in a collision but continued driving.

After learning that his son had left the scene, Sorensen’s father drove him back to the location of the crash about an hour later.

During questioning, Sorensen allegedly acknowledged that his actions were “stupid.” He also told investigators that he intended only to “spook” Langdon, according to prosecutors.

The circumstances surrounding Sorensen’s relationship with the female co-worker are disputed.

Sorensen allegedly told investigators that he and the woman had been romantically involved for approximately two to three months and that their relationship ended in late May.

The woman gave investigators a different account, authorities said.

According to police, she said she and Sorensen had never dated and that she regarded him only as a friend.

She also told authorities that she had repeatedly informed Sorensen that she “needed space” and that he was “crossing boundaries.”

The conflicting accounts are part of the investigation into what led to the July 31 incident.

Sorensen now faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with Langdon’s death.

The case stems from an incident that investigators say began with an ordinary interaction between co-workers and escalated into a deadly confrontation.

Issaquah Police Chief Steve Mylett expressed sympathy for Langdon’s relatives and friends following the incident.

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the victim as they process this tragic loss of life,” said Issaquah Police Chief Steve Mylett.

The case highlights the allegations prosecutors are making about Sorensen’s actions, while the charges remain allegations unless and until proven in court.

Sorensen’s account, the female co-worker’s statement, and evidence collected by investigators will be considered as the criminal case moves forward.

The incident occurred in Issaquah, a city east of Seattle, and involved employees connected to a local Costco location.

Authorities continue to rely on surveillance footage, witness accounts, and statements made during the investigation as they build the case against Sorensen.

Report: AOC Hid Fiancé Split as Even Stranger Political Theater Unfolded [WATCH]
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Report: AOC Hid Fiancé Split as Even Stranger Political Theater Unfolded [WATCH]

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and her longtime fiancé, Riley Roberts, have reportedly ended their engagement, with reports indicating the couple separated roughly two years ago, as reported by Red State.

TMZ reported Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, that Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts had split and called off their engagement.

The New York congresswoman has not publicly confirmed the report and gave TMZ “no comment.”

Leigh Ann Caldwell, chief Washington correspondent for Puck, was the first to report that the relationship had ended, according to TMZ.

The precise timing of the breakup has not been established publicly.

The reported separation has drawn attention because Ocasio-Cortez recently disclosed that she is freezing her eggs.

She announced the decision publicly and has been documenting portions of the process on social media.

Ocasio-Cortez said she had spent considerable time considering the decision and wanted to discuss it publicly because she believed there was limited information available about the process.

“Usually, I keep my private life quite private, but I have made the decision to start freezing my eggs, and I want to share it with anyone who is — and I want to share this because I was weighing it for a very long time, and I think that, you know, I was saving for it for a very long time, and there just isn’t a ton out there, I feel, and sometimes it can feel very daunting,” she said.

The congresswoman also discussed what she described as a difference between the pressures faced by women and men pursuing demanding careers, including public office.

“This is just not something that men deal with,” she said. “Men run for office, or frankly, they interview for jobs and people don’t think in the back of their mind, ‘OK, this guy’s running for office, how old is he? Oh, well, is he gonna wanna start a family?’”

“And because women can do anything, and I think it’s bada** that I’m going to be giving myself shots in the green room [as I] get my glam on,” she added.

Ocasio-Cortez also posted videos documenting her use of hormone injections associated with the egg-freezing process and told viewers, “don’t be weird about this.”

The timing of the breakup report has prompted additional attention because Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts had maintained a relatively low public profile as a couple.

The pair were photographed together at the 2021 Met Gala, where Ocasio-Cortez wore her well-known white “Tax the Rich” dress.

In May 2022, Ocasio-Cortez publicly confirmed that she and Roberts were engaged. More recently, reports noted that she was no longer wearing an engagement ring.

The reported split also arrives as Ocasio-Cortez faces continuing speculation about a possible 2028 presidential campaign.

She has not announced a presidential bid, but her national profile and political activity have fueled discussion about whether she could seek the White House.

The relationship news is therefore being examined in a political context, although there is no public evidence establishing that the reported breakup was connected to Ocasio-Cortez’s political ambitions or her decision to freeze her eggs.

Ocasio-Cortez remains a prominent progressive Democrat and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

In recent political coverage, some commentators have also debated how closely she should be identified with the DSA and whether her political positioning has shifted.

The reported end of her engagement is a personal matter, and Ocasio-Cortez has not publicly offered details about when or why the relationship ended.

For now, the available reporting establishes that the engagement was called off, while leaving the exact circumstances private.

The development comes during the August congressional recess and shortly after Ocasio-Cortez made her egg-freezing decision public, putting two previously private aspects of her life into the national spotlight at the same time.

Ohio Golfer Captures Terrifying Instant Lightning Bolt Strikes Him on Course [WATCH]
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Ohio Golfer Captures Terrifying Instant Lightning Bolt Strikes Him on Course [WATCH]

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An Ohio golfer is fortunate to be alive after his cellphone captured the terrifying instant a lightning bolt struck him during a round with friends.

The frightening encounter unfolded Friday at Pebble Creek Golf Course near Cincinnati as severe weather moved across the area, as reported by The New York Post.

Chris Schiavone had been golfing with friends when a thunderstorm rolled through and quickly transformed the course into a muddy mess.

According to USA Today, the group found itself dealing with a golf cart that had become stuck in the wet ground.

Schiavone pulled out his phone to record his friends as they struggled to free the bogged cart. Instead of capturing a routine clip for the group chat, he recorded the kind of moment most people would prefer never to experience.

Without warning, a lightning bolt struck Schiavone in the arm and knocked him to the ground.

The dramatic video shows a sudden fiery flash immediately after the strike, followed by the chaos and confusion of a dangerously close encounter with nature.

Schiavone later said the strike temporarily left him unable to feel his body. His hearing was also affected, showing just how much force passed through him during the split-second blast.

Despite the violent impact, Schiavone survived with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

He is now recovering, according to the outlet, after receiving a powerful reminder that thunderstorms do not care about tee times or unfinished rounds.

Schiavone eventually posted the remarkable footage on social media, where it quickly spread and collected more than two million views.

Viewers expressed amazement that he survived, though plenty also questioned the decisions leading up to the strike.

“1 in 1,000,000, they say,” Schiavone wrote while sharing the video. He added that he is “very lucky and blessed” to be alive after an incident that could easily have ended with a far more tragic result.

The online reaction included a barrage of criticism because Schiavone appeared to be standing beneath a tree while holding an umbrella during the storm.

That combination is practically a checklist of things safety experts warn people not to do when lightning is nearby.

“Dude, holding an umbrella while standing under a tree in a lightning storm is about as bad idea as jumping out of an airplane without a parachute on or sleeping outside in a bathing suit and subzero temperatures,” one commenter wrote.

Another viewer offered a shorter assessment of the obvious danger. “Before the strike I was thinking, doesn’t every golfer know not to shelter under a tree? Guess not,” the commenter quipped.

The criticism may be blunt, but the safety concern behind it is legitimate.

Golf courses are especially dangerous during thunderstorms because they contain broad open spaces, exposed players, metal equipment, isolated structures, and tall trees that can become attractive targets for lightning.

Lightning ranks among the deadliest weather hazards in the United States.

Open fields and areas near tall objects are particularly risky, while standing under a tree can expose someone to a direct strike, a side flash, or electrical current moving through the ground.

An umbrella also offers no meaningful protection from lightning, regardless of how effectively it blocks rain.

When thunder can be heard, the safest move is to stop the game, abandon the cart if necessary, and seek shelter inside a substantial building or enclosed vehicle.

The National Weather Service urges people to move indoors as soon as they hear thunder rather than waiting for lightning to appear nearby.

Its guidance is simple enough for every golfer, hiker, coach, and outdoor worker to remember: “When thunder roars, go indoors.”

Schiavone’s viral recording provides a chilling demonstration of why that warning matters.

He walked away lucky, blessed, and recovering, but the next person who tries to squeeze in one more shot while the sky is rumbling may not receive the same mercy.

Rand Paul Descends Beneath Fort Knox and Reveals What He Found in America’s Gold Vault [WATCH]
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Rand Paul Descends Beneath Fort Knox and Reveals What He Found in America’s Gold Vault [WATCH]

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., traveled to Fort Knox in northern Kentucky on Monday to inspect the nation’s gold reserves and discuss the history of the U.S. dollar, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Paul’s visit comes amid renewed attention to the country’s gold holdings and the purchasing power of the dollar.

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According to the U.S. Mint, the last full audit of the gold reserves stored at Fort Knox was conducted in 1953. A partial audit followed in 1974.

Fort Knox has also been the subject of longstanding speculation about the condition and contents of the gold stored inside the U.S. Bullion Depository.

Over the years, rumors have circulated that some of the gold could have been replaced with gold-plated tungsten.

Paul went underground inside the facility Monday as part of his inspection.

“I’m at Fort Knox. We’ve come to see the gold. Our country has about 147 million ounces of gold, and about half of it is stored here at Fort Knox,” Paul said.

He said the visit was also an opportunity to discuss the consequences of the United States ending the dollar’s direct link to gold in 1971.

“We’re going to be going deep underground to see the gold, but more importantly, we’re going to be talking about what happened to the dollar when we separated from gold in 1971. Over 85 percent of the value of the dollar has been lost since we de-linked from gold,” he added.

Paul then turned to inflation, arguing that the term commonly used in political discussions to describe rising household expenses does not fully explain the underlying issue.

“So there is a problem. The media now calls this affordability, but what it really is is inflation.”

The Kentucky senator also pointed to federal deficits and the role of the Federal Reserve in purchasing government debt with newly created dollars.

“We run a debt. As the deficit runs up — $2 trillion a year — part of that debt is bought by the Federal Reserve with newly created dollars. This leads to inflation, and prices are up,” he explained.

“Prices are up 25 percent in the last five years. It’s inflation. It’s related to deficit spending. It’s related to unbalanced budgets.”

Paul said he would provide an update after entering the underground storage area.

“I’m going down underground, and I’ll let you know what I see in a little bit,” Rand Paul said.

Later Monday, Paul reported that the gold was present and said the inspection demonstrated the significance of the nation’s gold reserves.

“Yes, the gold is there, all (approximately) 147 million ounces. It is impressive, but the real point is what it still teaches in 2026,” Rand Paul said later Monday.

Paul also connected the condition of the dollar to the Federal Reserve’s history, saying the currency has lost most of its purchasing power since the central bank was established.

“I visited Fort Knox today. The dollar has lost 97% of its purchasing power since the Fed opened in 1913. $100 then is worth just over $3,300 today. This is no accident. Congress spends without limit, while the Fed prints the difference,” Rand Paul said later.

The inspection puts the physical presence of the nation’s gold reserves alongside a broader debate over federal spending, deficits, monetary policy and inflation.

For Paul, the Fort Knox visit was about more than confirming that the gold remains in storage.

He used the occasion to highlight what he sees as the long-term consequences of government spending and changes to the nation’s monetary system.

Donald Trump Teases Election Emergency as Midterms Loom: Stranger Things Have Happened [WATCH]
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Donald Trump Teases Election Emergency as Midterms Loom: Stranger Things Have Happened [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that “stranger things have happened” when asked whether he could declare a national security emergency for elections ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as reported by Breitbart.

The remark came during an interview that aired on Real America Voice’s America Speaks, where host Wayne Allyn Root raised the possibility of using a national emergency declaration to impose voter identification requirements at polling places.

Root argued that the president could declare a national security emergency if Congress fails to pass the SAVE America Act.

He cited the Supreme Court’s 1983 ruling in Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha during his explanation.

“Because it’s so hard to get the Senate to do anything— now they’re on recess; they don’t get anything done—if they never get the Save America Act done, you have the right to declare a national security emergency for elections. And the Supreme Court ruled in 1983 under Reagan, INS versus Chadha, that if you declare a national security emergency as the president of the United States, they can’t challenge it. It can only be overturned by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress. So if you do this in the next month, we will get photo ID, proof of citizenship and a limit to mail-in ballots.”

Trump offered a short response to the proposal.

“Let me just say that stranger things have happened, okay? I’ll leave it at that,” he said.

The exchange comes after the U.S. Senate failed to pass the SAVE America Act before lawmakers left Washington for the August recess. The legislation faces difficult prospects when the Senate returns.

The SAVE America Act would establish voter identification requirements, require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and end universal mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.

The legislation would also codify several measures Trump has pursued through executive action, including restrictions involving medical procedures for minors and rules concerning participation in women’s sports.

The Senate’s legislative rules present another obstacle. Sixty votes are needed to advance the legislation, meaning seven Democrats would need to support the measure if every Republican senator voted for it.

Trump called on Senate Republicans late last month to remain in session and terminate the filibuster so the bill could move forward. The Senate did not take up that proposal before beginning its August recess.

The debate over the SAVE America Act comes as election-related voting rules remain a major issue heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Republicans have emphasized voter identification and citizenship verification, while Democrats have generally opposed federal measures they argue could restrict access to voting.

For now, Trump has not announced that he will declare a national security emergency for the midterm elections.

His response to Root’s proposal leaves the possibility open without committing the administration to such a move.

With the Senate away from Washington and the SAVE America Act stalled, the president’s brief answer is likely to keep the question alive: whether the administration will pursue an executive route if Congress does not deliver the election reforms Trump has requested.

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