Editor’s Note: The content in this article is presented for informational purposes. The article does not replace quality training from a qualified instructor. The Newhall Incident was a formative moment in American law enforcement training. The incident happened in 1970 when four California Highway Patrol officers were shot and killed by a pair of violent felons after a traffic stop in Newhall, California. According to the author, minimizing training scars isn’t literally about injuries. Rather, it’s about makingsure your training is applicable to the real world. One of the persistent myths about this shooting is that one of the troopers was found with empty shell cases in his pocket because that was part of the training he received on the practice range. That myth turned out not to be true, but it highlights one of the pitfalls of defensive firearms training — namely, making what you learn on the range match as close as you can to what a defensive encounter might actually look like. What we are talking about is training scars. This is not physical scars or signs of injury, but rather a habit or skill you learn in practice which can negatively impact your performance in the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Aug. 29 marks 21 years since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005. I had gone to New Orleans expecting a fun weekend with my parents. Instead, I ended up trapped inside a hotel during one of the most devastating hurricanes in U.S. history.At the time, I had no idea the experience would change the way I prepare for emergencies for the rest of my life. Katrina remains the costliest hurricane in U.S. history and one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.For me, though, the story began before the flooding. As Katrina grew stronger in the Gulf, I realized we needed to get out of New Orleans. I got my parents onto what I remember as the last flight out. My dad even offered me his ticket because I still had no way out. I told him to get on the plane. Then I headed to a rental car company. That plan fell apart fast.There were about a hundred people there trying to do exactly what I was trying to do. So I eventually returned to the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans after being told it was extremely well prepared for…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dean at Rutgers University in New Jersey is facing charges after investigators say he was illegally recording “up-skirt” videos while working at the school.Joshua Kohut, 51, from Cranberry faces a charge of “fourth-degree invasion of privacy” after investigators discovered the incriminating videos on one of his electronic devices they seized with a warrant.According to his online profiles for the University and LinkedIn, Kohut is a Dean of Research for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. RUTGERS PULLS GRADUATION SPEAKER AFTER HIS ANTI-ISRAEL SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS ALLEGEDLY DREW STUDENT BACKLASHHe says he is “involved in many research and education programs” including storm intensity, offshore wind, and studies of polar ecosystems in Antarctica, among others.SCHOOL EMPLOYEE ACCUSED OF SECRETLY FILMING 12 GIRLS IN CHANGING ROOM FACES NEW CHARGES FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XKohut has a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography from Rutgers and has decades of experience and according to his CV. He a professor of marine and coastal sciences, earned his Ph.D. in 2002 and has been a faculty member there since 2008.SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS”The defendant is alleged to have used his mobile…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In the 1999 movie The Matrix, Agent Smith hears a train approaching and delivers one of the iconic movie lines:”That is the sound of inevitability.”America, listen closely.‘THE ODYSSEY’ REMINDS US OF THE NIGHTMARE WE ARE LEAVING FOR AMERICAN CHILDRENOur national debt just blew through $40 trillion, and unless Washington dramatically changes course, that train has another destination coming into view very quickly.$50 trillion. Yes $50 trillion.But wait! There’s more!It could happen by 2030. Yes, by 2030.This isn’t a Republican problem. It isn’t a Democratic problem.It’s now an American math problem.JOHN ADAMS MADE A TERRIFYING PREDICTION. AMERICA IS CLOSE TO PROVING HIM CORRECTThe Congressional Budget Office projects a federal deficit of approximately $1.9 trillion in 2026. But that’s hardly the end of it. CBO projects deficits totaling more than $23 trillion from 2026 through 2035.Think about that.We’re already $40 trillion in debt, yet Washington isn’t debating how to pay it down. In fact, we may decide to print even more money. We’re debating now how many additional trillions we’ll borrow.If annual deficits average roughly $2 trillion to $2.5 trillion over the next several years, simple math puts $50 trillion frighteningly close.And there’s another…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: A 60-day FBI operation targeting cybercriminals, online fraud, and illicit digital infrastructure resulted in numerous arrests and disrupted vast global criminal networks that preyed on Americans and laundered millions in proceeds, Fox News Digital has learned.Operation Riptide was launched in June to combat cybercrime, which defrauded Americans out of more than $20 billion last year, according to the FBI.With assistance from international law enforcement, the bureau seized millions in illegal cryptocurrency and other funds while dismantling cyber networks across the globe.GLOBAL PARTNERS ARE JOINING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION AND THIS FBI TO TAKE DOWN SCAM EMPIRES FOR GOOD “Operation Riptide was the FBI’s historic 60-day campaign targeting cybercriminals preying on Americans here at home and around the world,” FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital. “We went after this criminal enterprise more aggressively than we ever have.”Patel credited several factors for the initiative’s success, including the bureau’s artificial intelligence technology, increased intelligence sharing, and aggressive coordination with authorities abroad.”FBI Cyber is now built to crush these criminal networks no matter where they operate,” Patel said.Among the cases stemming from the operation was the arrest of a member of the pro-Russia hacktivist…

Phoenix Mercury head coach Nate Tibbetts said Tuesday night it’s up to the league office when it comes to the WNBA’s transgender eligibility policy as the league faced criticism from Charles Barkley.Barkley, a Basketball Hall of Famer and former Phoenix Suns star, said on a podcast earlier this week he was “disappointed in Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert” for failing to nip the transgender athlete issue in the bud when they had the chance.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! OutKick asked Tibbetts about Barkley’s comments before Phoenix’s 94-84 loss to the Washington Mystics.”Yeah, I’m going to leave that to the league office,” Tibbetts said. “That’s their job. We’re here to play a basketball game here tonight.”OutKick asked the WNBA and NBA for a reaction to Tibbetts’ comments but has yet to hear back.SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS The WNBA’s eligibility policy is opaque at best. The league’s collective bargaining agreement states that “only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA.” However, it doesn’t include specific language on whether players who are born male and identify as female could compete in the league. Enes Kanter…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to steer clear of releasing photos, making comments or generating other news that could overshadow Prince George’s highly anticipated first day at Eton College, according to a royal expert.”The Sussexes have assured the King that they will not hijack or derail major royal events, notably the first day of school term for Prince George at Eton,” royal broadcaster Neil Sean told Fox News Digital. “By that, no pictures or comment from either one on that day in September.”A representative for Archewell told Fox News Digital: “This is not something we would comment on.” Kensington Palace did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. The reported understanding comes as the Prince and Princess of Wales prepare for a major family milestone. Kensington Palace confirmed in June that George, 13, will attend Eton beginning this September, following in the footsteps of both his father, Prince William, and his uncle, Harry.PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON WRESTLED WITH MAJOR DECISION OVER PRINCE GEORGE’S FUTURE: EXPERT Royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital that George’s arrival at the prestigious boarding school carries significance beyond a typical first day.”Prince…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s National Dog Day, and one dog treat creator thinks dogs should be included in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, which emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods.”We have never used anything artificial,” Sarah Goldberger, New York-based founder and CEO of organic dog treat company Lord Jameson, told Fox News Digital. “We’ve never used fake food coloring. We’ve never used fake flavoring. All of our bright, beautiful colors come from real fruits and vegetables.”CHEAP, HEALTHY FOOD IS REJECTED BY MOST AMERICANS EVEN AS MAHA MOVEMENT PUSHES ITSince becoming an official federal initiative in February 2025, the MAHA Commission has promoted a greater focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods while calling for reductions in refined carbohydrates, added sugars and certain artificial additives.Goldberger believes those nutritional priorities will “translate into the pet space.” “My hope is that as a brand, we can inspire other pet brands to make better choices to really impact the lives and the health and wellness of dogs,” she said.Goldberger started Lord Jameson in 2019, inspired by her late dog, Jameson, after noticing what she described as a void in the market for healthier dog treats.HERE’S WHY DOGS DON’T NEED ‘HUMAN FOOD,’ SAYS…

Mission First Tactical has just launched a new series of Sticky Pocket Holsters.Pocket carry isn’t ideal, but having a gun is better than not having one, and sometimes throwing a small pistol in your pocket is the best you can do. If you’ve been wanting an option for that, Mission First Tactical’s new Sticky Pocket Holsters are worth checking out.The MFT Sticky Pocket Holster is currently offered for four pistol models: the Ruger LCP, the Ruger LCP II, the Glock 42, and the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0. The outside texture of the holster is sticky to help secure it in a pocket, and its profile was designed to mimic that of a cellphone to help it hide in plain sight. To ensure that the holster doesn’t come with the pistol during the draw, it also features a CURV Thermoplastic Composite fabric hook designed to catch the inside of a pocket. For further security, MFT Sticky Pocket Holsters also have eyelets that can be used to attach them to your pants or the inside of a bag. To top it all off, they’re fully ambidextrous.Bobby McGee, EVP of Product Management & Innovation at MFT, said this about the new holsters:Comfort,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration has directed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to postpone immigrant visa interviews while consular officers complete training on new public-charge guidance, temporarily stalling applications that have reached the interview stage.The State Department told diplomatic posts to reschedule immigrant visa interviews until consular officers complete the training on how to evaluate whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge.A public-charge determination can make an immigrant visa applicant inadmissible under federal immigration law if officials determine the person is likely to become dependent on certain forms of public assistance after arriving in the U.S.”In early August, we launched a global training initiative at all of our embassies and consulates worldwide. To accommodate this in-depth training, appointments for visa services will be adjusted,” a State Department official said in a statement.TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES SIX-FIGURE PRICE TAG FOR NEW H-1B VISAS The official added that the training is intended to ensure evaluations of visa applicants are made “comprehensively and consistently.”For most diplomatic posts, the training sessions are expected to take place this week.The State Department did not say when affected applicants would be notified of their rescheduled interview dates.The…