NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., dismissed her and other socialist politicians’ past extreme controversial comments on ABC’s “This Week” Sunday, joking that the “Woke 1” era was “crazy.”Host Jon Karl asked Ocasio-Cortez to comment on Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong and her controversial comments, such as calling for Thanksgiving to be canceled or for prisons to be abolished. Hong has sought to backtrack on some of her past views as she seeks the Democratic nomination in her state.”I have a local city councilman that has this saying, ‘Woke 1 was crazy,'” Ocasio-Cortez said laughing, adding, “And I think that what’s important is that we have to assess what a candidate is saying now.”SOCIALIST FRONTRUNNER IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER ‘CANCEL THANKSGIVING’ POST EMERGES ONLINE Karl followed by asking if there was a point where the socialist movement went “too far,” remarking that Ocasio-Cortez had previously supported defunding the police as well. Ocasio-Cortez clarified that most of these comments were made during the height of the COVID shutdowns with people more open to change.”And I think that the doors were really open in trying to entertain any and every policy that was going to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is urging Democratic leaders to restrict super PAC involvement in party primaries, arguing that wealthy outside groups have too much influence over Democratic nominations.In a post on X on Sunday, Sanders singled out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, while criticizing outside spending in Democratic primaries.”It is insane that the Democrats allow super PACs like AIPAC to spend millions in their primaries — only for those same special interests to help elect Republicans in the general election,” Sanders wrote. “My message to Democratic leaders: Ban super PACs from Democratic primaries NOW.”Sanders also shared an Aug. 8 letter addressed to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin.SANDERS’ ANSWER WHEN ASKED IF HE WILL ENDORSE SOCIALIST HONG IN WISCONSIN SPARKS INSTANT MOCKERY: ‘SAYS A LOT’ In the letter, Sanders said AIPAC and affiliated groups spent more than $30 million in Michigan’s Democratic primary in an effort to defeat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. He also said the group plans to spend tens of millions more to support Republican Mike Rogers in the general election.”AIPAC is not the only…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., revealed that she is freezing her eggs, opening up about the deeply personal decision in a series of Instagram Story videos while saying the procedure will give her more control over her future and using the announcement to criticize the Trump administration’s policies on women’s reproductive health.The progressive “Squad” member posted the videos Saturday, explaining that she had spent years considering the procedure and saving for it before deciding to undergo fertility preservation.Ocasio-Cortez said she wanted to be open about the process because women are often not taught enough about their reproductive health or family-planning options.AOC SAYS MAHA ADVOCATES’ FIGHT ‘ISN’T PARTISAN’ AS SHE BLASTS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FOR FUELING ‘A TON OF ANXIETY’ “I have made the decision to start freezing my eggs,” Ocasio-Cortez said.”I was weighing it for a very long time, and I think that I was saving for it for a very long time.”Ocasio-Cortez, who was first elected to Congress at 28, said serving in office at a young age meant navigating major life decisions publicly in a way many people do not.”When you get elected young, you have to grow up in the public…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NFL veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has once again retired from the game.Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Sunday that Bridgewater, who was competing for the backup role to Jared Goff in the quarterbacks room, has decided to step away from the team in the middle of training camp.The Lions officially placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list ahead of their Sunday practice. Campbell added that he believes retirement could stick this time for Bridgewater, who had previously retired following the 2023 season. But he quickly rejoined the Lions for the 2024 season.”I think he can only truly answer that, but I feel like this is where it’s at for sure right now,” Campbell said, via ESPN. “This is where it needs to be and where he felt. And his biggest worry was letting us down. That’s the type of guys he is, and he’s not.RUSSELL WILSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM NFL AFTER 14 SEASONS”That’s as far as it can get. He meant a lot.”As a result, the Lions were reportedly quick to sign another journeyman, Josh Dobbs, to a $1.425 million contract with $475,000 fully guaranteed, per NFL Network. Dobbs is…

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WNBA media wasted no time jumping to DiJonai Carrington’s defense after her dangerous hit on Sophie Cunningham earned her a Flagrant 2 and an early shower Saturday.Carrington got the boot after catching Cunningham above the neck as the Fever guard went airborne for a transition layup.But instead of taking her lumps, Carrington retreated to the locker room and immediately pulled out her phone, posting “WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever” on Threads.Just like that, Carrington turned punishment for her own reckless play into an accusation about race. If anything, that response warranted even greater scrutiny. Instead, WNBA media circled the wagons around Carrington, downplaying the hit. ESPN quickly joined the defense when analyst Andraya Carter rationalized the hit as little more than a product of Carrington’s aggressive style of play.ESPN BURIES DIJONAI CARRINGTON DIRTY FOUL ON SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM, ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’ POST”These are plays we’ve seen from DiJonai, right? So getting in the right position, jumping over the top, getting these transition blocks,” Carter explained.”She’s always gonna make that effort. So even for some of these, she’s behind the offensive player coming over the top. So again, she was behind Sophie Cunningham. She wasn’t able to get over the top. Had she got over…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! “It was only a joke.” Those five words can stop an important conversation before it begins. Maybe your child or grandchild posted a rude comment in a group chat. Another kid added an embarrassing picture. Soon, classmates were sharing it and piling on with laughing reactions.To the children taking part, it may feel like ordinary online drama. To the child being targeted, every notification can feel like another person joining the attack. The warning signs of cyberbullying are not always obvious. Some children hide what they are experiencing. Others take part without realizing their behavior has crossed a line.That is why cybersecurity education needs to go beyond strong passwords, antivirus software and password managers. Those protections remain essential. However, children also need guidance about empathy, privacy and the consequences of what they post. Parents play a central role. Grandparents can also become trusted listeners, especially when a child feels nervous about telling Mom or Dad. Share this article with the adults in your family. Then use it to start a conversation before a child needs help.New! Free live CyberGuy class: Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest ThreatsJoin us Saturday, Aug. 29, at…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film “The Odyssey” takes moviegoers on an epic journey throughout the ancient world — with many of the scenes shot in notable locations all over the world. Filming took place at spectacular spots in Greece, Italy, Morocco, Scotland and Iceland — continuing Nolan’s longtime preference for practical filmmaking and in-camera effects. The film, after just four weekends, has become Nolan’s highest grossing movie ever at the global box office, with $1.1 billion pulled in, according to Deadline. (“The Odyssey” is also the highest grossing R-rated movie of 2026 both in North America and around the world, the same source said.)MEET THE TERRIFYING MONSTERS IN CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S BLOCKBUSTER ‘THE ODYSSEY’The locations were transformed into a variety of settings, including ancient Troy, Odysseus’ homeland of Ithaca and the cave in which the hero encounters the Cyclops. Travelers have been showing a strong interest in taking in some of these locations for themselves. A recent analysis from Nibble, a learning app, found that Google search interest in traveling to Troy jumped 3,421% after the movie’s mid-July release, while searches for “flights to Troy” increased 966%, as Travel + Leisure reported.   Searches about whether Troy…