NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! James Talarico may be causing Texas residents to experience a bit of déjà vu. Once again, a rising star Democrat has become a media idol. And once again, familiar headlines about the red state possibly going Democratic are surfacing.Talarico, a 36-year-old state representative, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in last week’s Democratic Senate primary and will try to become the first Democrat since 1988 to win a Senate election in Texas. Talarico has emerged as the latest Democrat to be framed by the media as having a shot to “turn Texas blue” or spark a “blue breakthrough,” as some have even suggested he could make Texas a true battleground.But Texas Democrats have dreamed big before and seen it all fall flat, on both the presidential and state election levels.Wendy Davis, who became a feminist hero for her filibuster in favor of abortion rights, used her fame to catapult her to the Democratic nomination for the 2014 Texas gubernatorial race. The mainstream media was quickly enamored, as ABC News called her an “overnight national Democratic celebrity,” TIME wrote that “her sudden stardom raises hopes that she could be the one to break Republican’s 14-year choke…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When an Iranian American husband and wife see protests against the war with Iran in the United States, they shudder, recalling living and being raised under a regime that “controlled” their young lives.Since its start, Operation Epic Fury has drawn scrutiny from the American public, inspiring anti-war protests across the country. Behzad Hemmati and Rahil Nazarian both had the opportunity to come to America from Iran as young adults. Decades later, Hemmati, 50, and Nazarian, 42, told Fox News Digital that they are watching the situation unfold from their new home in Southern California, and to them, this conflict isn’t a war, it’s a “rescue mission.”Born under the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Hemmati recalls he was too young to experience the “good things” before the Islamic Revolution in 1979 overthrew Pahlavi’s reign.FORMER NFL PLAYERS OF IRANIAN DESCENT SPEAK UP FOR FREEDOM FROM ISLAMIC REGIME “I came here [just because of] my natural personality, I couldn’t bear with the things that [were] happening [in Iran],” Hemmati said.He recalled his life as a teenager and said, “You want to be yourself, to be free,” but shared that what Western culture considers a “normal” teenage life, wasn’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA hockey player Matthew Tkachuk said it is hard to compare the achievements of winning the Winter Olympics versus the Stanley Cup on “Hang Out with Sean Hannity.”Tkachuk, who won the National Hockey League ultimate prize in back-to-back seasons with the Florida Panthers, shared that the Stanley Cup is physically demanding and earning the title is an extraordinary accomplishment.”Winning a Stanley Cup physically on your body is so tough, he said. “It’s the hardest trophy to win in sports.””When it’s done, and you’re lifting the cup and your body’s just mangled, like you realize how hard it is to win it. And there’s something special about having your engraved on that for history,” he added.TEAM USA HOCKEY HERO JACK HUGHES ‘EXCLUSIVELY’ DATING CANADIAN POP STAR: REPORT But the outpouring of support he received for representing the “greatest country in the world” at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina was equally meaningful.”But with that being said… we had people tuning in that have never watched hockey, that were just fans of USA,” Tkachuk added.”I had somebody that came up to me the other day that said that the only reason they…

Smith & Wesson has just added the Equalizer to its Carry Comp series.Integrated compensators on pistols are so hot right now, and for good reason. They make it much easier to make good hits, especially when shooting small, micro-compact pistols like the Smith & Wesson Equalizer. That’s why it’s great news that the company has just made a Performance Center Carry Comp version of it.The Equalizer is Smith & Wesson’s most user-friendly, easy-to-use 9mm carry pistol, and now it’s even easier to shoot well thanks to its Performance Center and Carry Comp upgrades. As a Carry Comp pistol, the new Equalizer features a PowerPort at the 12 o’clock position on its muzzle. This forces gas up and the pistol down during firing to help keep the muzzle flat for quick, accurate follow-up shots. That should be further aided by the upgraded Performance Center single-action flat-face trigger.Other features of the Equalizer Carry Comp include its optics-ready slide, Ameriglo Trooper front night sight, blacked-out U-notch rear sight, enhanced aggressive serrations, manual ambi thumb safety and an accessory rail. It also features the same EZ Technology as the standard model to so it can have a very easy-to-rack slide.The Equalizer Carry Comp ships…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! **Warning: This story contains graphic photos.An Alabama man was arrested after allegedly trying to strangle his wife, only to be knocked unconscious by his 13-year-old stepson, authorities said.Daniel Hernandez-Lopez, 32, was charged with domestic violence strangulation, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.Police responded to a home in Foley, Alabama, around 8 p.m. Monday, where Hernandez-Lopez was allegedly trying to strangle his wife during an argument, Fox 10 reported.AUSTRALIAN TEEN SWIMS 2.5 MILES FOR HOURS TO SAVE FAMILY SWEPT OUT TO SEA According to the station, deputies said the woman’s son confronted Hernandez-Lopez, who lunged at the teen and tried to hit him with a bicycle.The 13-year-old allegedly punched Hernandez-Lopez multiple times in the face, knocking him unconscious before deputies arrived, the sheriff’s office said.The station reported that Hernandez-Lopez appeared to be intoxicated and possibly under the influence of narcotics.HUSBAND ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE SAYS HE HEARD LAUGHTER, THEN SCREAMS BEFORE FINDING HER DYING Police also said Hernandez-Lopez is not a U.S. citizen, according to Fox 10.Hernandez-Lopez was booked into the Baldwin County Jail on Tuesday. It was not immediately clear whether Hernandez-Lopez has retained an attorney who could comment on the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner suggested that opposition to transgender athletes in female sports was a result of an “out-of-state billionaire” agenda.Last week, Platner spoke on Slate’s “Death, Sex & Money” podcast where he was asked by host Anna Sale about the topic being an ongoing issue for Democratic politicians such as Maine Gov. Janet Mills. Platner admitted that it’s an issue that he can’t take “seriously” because he considers it “propaganda.””It is this whole campaign is funded by a billionaire not from Maine…The anti-trans campaign in Maine,” Platner said. “It’s funded by an out-of-state billionaire to make sure that we have this discussion, and we don’t talk about raising his taxes. That’s why it exists.”‘THE VIEW’ LADIES SLAM MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE OVER NAZI SYMBOL TATTOO, SAYING IT’S ‘NOT JUST A WHOOPSIE’ As an example, Platner recalled wrestling girls in high school in 2003 and “nobody cared” at the time.”There was no uproar. And that’s wrestling. That’s about as like actual violence,” Platner said, though he added he “won” all the fights he had with girls.”So your response is you are being manipulated by billionaires by asking me about this instead…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dr. Mehmet Oz rushed to help after a woman collapsed during President Donald Trump’s speech in Kentucky on Wednesday.About halfway through Trump’s remarks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, an older woman behind the president’s riser appeared to need medical attention, prompting Trump to ask the crowd, “Do we have a doctor in the house? Take your time, please.”A medical team quickly reached her, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz.”First responders are incredible,” Trump said as he turned and watched emergency medical personnel take care of the woman.DR. OZ REVEALS HOW HE IS BRINGING CHANGE TO DC AND HELPING THE MOST VULNERABLE AMERICANS The president paused his remarks and asked if a song could be played in the meantime.”Do you think the people backstage are listening to me?” Trump said, adding that if they could hear him, he suggested playing “Ave Maria.”The song did not play, and Trump continued to watch as the woman received treatment.DR. OZ WARNS WALZ TO ADDRESS ALLEGED SOMALI MEDICAID FRAUD OR LOSE FEDERAL FUNDING: ‘WE’LL STOP PAYING’ “Take your time,” he said. “She looks great.”As first responders began escorting the woman away, Trump…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! CNN host Abby Phillip issued an on-air correction Wednesday night for her comment about the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City last weekend after offering a mea culpa on social media earlier in the day.”This morning I issued a correction first thing in the morning on X for a mistake that I made in last night’s show, but I also wanted to do so on air as well,” Phillip told viewers. “I incorrectly said that the bombs that were thrown by ISIS-inspired suspects in New York over the weekend were directed at Mayor Mamdani. They were not. I failed to catch and correct that mistake in real time and I take full responsibility for that.””And while we do make mistakes, it is important to acknowledge and correct those errors when they happen,” Phillip added.CNN REPORTER DELETES POST FALSELY CALLING MAMDANI ‘TARGET OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE’ IN LATEST FOUL-UP Phillip issued an apology on X after she had gone viral for falsely claiming the attempted terrorist attack was “against” New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Notably, during Phillip’s program Tuesday night, CNN political commentator Ana Navarro repeated the falsehood, which was corrected by Republican…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA can breathe a sigh of relief, and they can thank Team Italy, the squad that put their World Baseball Classic hopes in limbo, after their win over Team Mexico on Tuesday night. With Italy’s 9-1 victory at Daikin Park, they have won Pool B with a perfect 4-0 record and earned a spot in the WBC quarterfinals. But Italy also ensured that Team USA’s run in the tournament continues despite handing the star-studded group a shocking 8-6 defeat on Monday night.  Team USA knew going into this game they would be big fans of Italy, one of the more surprising teams of the tournament thus far, but a thrill to watch. They have the fun espresso home run celebration, which has been used a ton including Tuesday night’s game, and a mixture of veterans and top prospects who have been giving their pool fits on the field. However, Vinnie Pasquantino, the team’s captain who stars for the Kansas City Royals, came into this contest without a single hit through three games. Luckily for Italy – and indirectly the U.S. – his first three hits of the tournament were difference makers. Pasquantino belted three solo…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Steve Tisch and siblings Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are seeking to transfer their collective equity stake in the New York Giants to trusts established for their children. ESPN obtained an NFL memo that offered some details about the Tisch family’s request. The transfer would require approval from the NFL’s finance committee before it could be finalized, according to the memo. If approved, the move would dissolve the Tisch siblings’ ownership stake, with a memo noting they would “no longer own any interest” in the Giants.”Prior transfers to these Trusts were completed pursuant to 2023 and 2024 Finance Committee approvals,” the memo stated. “The Sellers now propose to transfer their entire remaining interests, totaling 23.1% of the Club, to the Trusts. … Following the transactions, the Sellers will no longer own any interest in the Club.” A request from Fox News Digital to the Giants seeking comment did not immediately receive a response. A team spokesperson told ESPN he had “nothing to add.”GIANTS STARS FOCUSING ON FOOTBALL AMID TISCH-EPSTEIN TIES; LONGTIME AGENT GIVES THOUGHTS ON POTENTIAL HANDLINGIt was not clear if the transfer requests were in any way related to Steve Tisch’s name appearing in…