Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has filed for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, 32-year-old Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez, alleging she physically assaulted him, destroyed roughly $92,000 worth of his clothing and threatened to kill him.According to court documents obtained (via TMZ), Eason says he drove Rodriguez home at her mother’s request. After arriving, the two got into an argument, during which Eason alleges Rodriguez punched him in the face with a closed fist. According to the filing, Rodriguez didn’t leave the dispute behind. Eason alleges she went to his Airbnb residence and poured liquid bleach over his prized designer garments, causing roughly $92,000 in damage.BRONCOS STAR JONATHAN COOPER ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGESThe filing also describes an alleged phone call from one of Rodriguez’s associates. According to Eason, the caller warned that Rodriguez would “break both of my legs” and “kill me.”Eason wrote that the statements left him fearing for his safety. JAMES HARDEN ARRESTED IN HOUSTON ON MISDEMEANOR WEAPONS CHARGE AFTER NBA PLAYOFF EXIT: REPORTThe hooper is asking a judge to order Rodriguez to stay away from him, his home, personal vehicle, workplace and any California arena where the Rockets are scheduled to play.Eason, the No.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The San Francisco 49ers’ receiving corps took an early training camp hit as Ricky Pearsall’s knee injury became a growing concern.That uncertainty led San Francisco back to a familiar name. Former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed Thursday to return to the 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, ESPN reported.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Samuel’s NFL career started in the Bay Area after the 49ers spent a second round draft pick on the South Carolina standout in 2019.49ERS HAVE SUCCEEDED WITH TALENT ACQUISITIONS BUT FAILED AT ADDITION BY SUBTRACTION OF BRANDON AIYUKSamuel went on to spend the first six years of his NFL run with the Niners and helped the team reach the Super Bowl twice. He earned All-Pro honors in 2021 when he had 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns. Samuel was traded to Washington in 2025 for a fifth-round draft pick and had 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns for the Commanders last season. He became a free agent in March and now will join the Niners to provide reinforcement with Pearsall out.The Associated Press contributed to this report. Read…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A mysterious stranger is being hailed as a hero after waking a sleeping Las Vegas family, helping them escape a predawn house fire and then disappearing before anyone could learn his name.The family is now searching for the man they say pounded on their front door, screamed “Fire!” and even grabbed a garden hose to battle the flames before quietly leaving, hoping to thank the person they believe saved not only their lives, but their neighbors’ lives as well.The fire broke out shortly before 5 a.m. on July 5 at the family’s home in the Las Vegas Valley. Home surveillance video shared with Fox News Digital shows flames engulfing the backyard as the fire spread.BENNY JOHNSON RECALLS HOW CHARLIE KIRK HELPED HIS FAMILY AFTER ARSON DESTROYED THEIR DC HOME Speaking with Fox News Digital, homeowner Danna Shabtai said she had gone to bed after asking children across the street to stop setting off fireworks near her home on the night of July 4. Hours later, at 4:51 a.m., she woke to someone frantically ringing the doorbell and pounding on the front door.”My dog started barking, so I woke up and I stumbled to…

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency next week will kick off its inaugural Lift Challenge, a weeklong competition that aims to “revolutionize heavy vertical-lift aviation” by finding a drone capable of lifting and transporting a payload four times its own weight. The agency will award $6.5 million in prizes to the winners. Phillip “Donna” Smith, the Lift Challenge program manager and a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, said that multirotor drones are limited in their usability because of their low payload-to-weight ratios, meaning they can only transport a payload equal to or less than their own weight. “This means as payload requirements increase, so does the size and the cost of the drone,” he said. “With the Lift Challenge, our goal is to dramatically increase the useful load, which will then drive down the cost per pound of transported cargo.”He described heavy vertical flight as the “next great technological inflection point that is economical for widespread adoption,” comparing its potential impact to the assembly line for automobiles and reusable rockets for spaceflight. He added that it could revolutionize industries like agriculture, logistics, construction, and more. The competition aligns with the Defense Department’s Drone Dominance initiative, which aims to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Spain is deploying its military to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed the territory’s border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as officials confirmed at least nine people died during the crossings.The Spanish government said the Armed Forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska are expected to visit Ceuta as Madrid scrambles to contain the crisis.The surge marks one of the largest migrant waves to hit Ceuta since 2021, when more than 8,000 people entered the Spanish territory over two days, triggering a diplomatic dispute between Spain and Morocco.”The situation is absolute chaos,” Rachid Sbihi, who heads an association representing Spain’s Civil Guard officers in Ceuta, told The Associated Press. “It’s not possible to give precise numbers, but there are thousands of migrants crossing.”WHITE HOUSE BLASTS SPANISH GOVERNMENT AS THOUSANDS OF MIGRANTS SURGE FROM MOROCCO, EMERGENCY REQUEST DENIED Spain’s government delegation in Ceuta said at least nine people died Thursday, though officials did not immediately explain the circumstances. According to the AP, bodies…

The United States has depleted roughly two-thirds of its pre-war Patriot missile interceptor inventory during the conflict with Iran, according to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies — a drawdown the think tank says could create readiness challenges if another major conflict erupts before stockpiles are rebuilt.Using publicly available information on missile expenditures, production rates and estimated U.S. inventories, the Washington-based think tank estimates the U.S. has expended about 65% of its Patriot inventory, leaving fewer than 1,000 interceptors remaining. The analysis also estimates U.S. inventories of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors have declined by about 38%, leaving an estimated 234 to 278 interceptors.CSIS concluded the greater strategic risk is not sustaining the current conflict but responding to another high-intensity contingency before Patriot and THAAD inventories can be rebuilt. According to the analysis, depleted inventories could force the U.S. and its coalition partners to accept greater operational risk during air-defense operations by conserving interceptors or prioritizing only the highest-value threats.Patriot interceptors are among the U.S. military’s primary defenses against ballistic missiles and are used to protect troops, military installations and allied populations from incoming attacks. During the Iran conflict, Patriot and THAAD…

Hurdling is defined as a combination of more than one food preservation technique. The idea is to create a series of barriers for microorganisms like bacteria and fungus. These barriers act as hurdles for the microorganisms so it’s harder for them to make it into the food we eat. If the proper amount of hurdles are used, any microorganisms are overwhelmed and ultimately die so the food lasts longer. What is a Microorganism? In a food context, microorganisms are bacteria or various forms of fungus that can thrive and grow on food. The result leads to any number of diseases and conditions from commonly known food-borne bacteria like e-coli, listeria, salmonella, and botulism. There are more, and the same is true for the variety and range of fungi that can show up, especially on fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, and most commonly, bread. The fundamental challenge is the fact that food presents an ideal environment for microbial growth. Microorganisms thrive in a moist environment, and most foods deliver plenty of moisture. They also thrive on the natural sugars, proteins, fats, and other elements that constitute food. Food tends to be soft if not penetrable, and if you add additional moisture and…

Apple raised prices across its Mac and iPad lineups in June, making refurbished models an even better value. Save hundreds — and in some cases, more than $1,000 — by choosing a certified refurbished MacBook Air or iPad Air. Some models are discounted further, and trading in an older device can help lower the price even more.MacBooks Save on Apple laptops, including the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.Original price: $687.72  The refurbished 13.3-inch 2020 MacBook Air starts at just $409, compared with Apple’s current 13-inch MacBook Air that starts at $1,260 on Amazon. The base model includes 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, giving you enough power for everyday tasks and plenty of room for photos, files and apps. You can also upgrade to 1TB of storage and an 8-core GPU while still spending far less than buying new. This model comes with a 90-day limited warranty on Amazon.READ MORE: Amazon’s hidden Renewed store has AirPods, Ninja appliances and more for up to 69% offOriginal price: $1,406.04 If you’re looking for a better display, more ports and stronger performance for demanding workloads, the refurbished 14-inch 2021 MacBook Pro is a compelling upgrade. The M1 Pro chip powers multitasking and resource-intensive applications,…

The U.S. Army is putting pilots in the cockpit of its new assault aircraft well before it enters the force for operational use, simulating flight to gather aviator’s feedback about the MV-75 Cheyenne’s display system and its cognitive workload impact.The exercise brought Army aviators and experts together in May at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, to test virtual versions of the MV-75’s cockpit, according to a Thursday release, which said the feedback will be incorporated into the aircraft’s design ahead of its first flight and ultimate delivery to the 101st Airborne Division.The service’s new tiltrotor aircraft — named in honor of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe — was designed for use in the Pacific theater. The Army has sped up its development timeline and announced in April that the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, is expected to field the MV-75 in 2027. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Julian Dilg, a UH-60 pilot who participated in the weeklong exercise, said there was a noticeable cockpit change from current aircraft.“The displays are inherently different, so we were able to work together and bounce ideas off of each other and gain insight,” he said in the release.The collaboration…

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