U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an illustration of how the global surveillance economy is shaping the battlefield.In a letter shared with Reuters by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, U.S. Central Command said it had “received multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel in theater.” The message, sent on April 14, offered no further specifics, but CENTCOM’s area of responsibility includes the Gulf, where U.S. forces are facing off against the Iranian military over the Strait of Hormuz.The disclosure was the first official confirmation that U.S. forces had been targeted in an active war zone, Wyden and a bipartisan group of legislators said in a letter sent on Thursday to the Pentagon.“Commercial location data can be used to identify where U.S. troops congregate and their pattern of life, which can be exploited by adversaries to target attacks such as missiles, drones, and roadside bombs, as well as for counterintelligence purposes,” the letter warned. Wyden said in a statement that it was time to “start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat.”The Pentagon…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NBA’s primetime product has become increasingly difficult to watch, and Commissioner Adam Silver is finally waking up to the issue.During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, Silver confirmed the league is moving toward automation in its officiating, particularly for objective replay calls that routinely slow games to a crawl during the playoffs.Or as we all know it: flopping.”I think in terms of replay, we’re going to get to the point fairly quickly where, for example, on out-of-bounds plays … those kinds of calls will become automatic,” Silver told McAfee.HOW FREQUENTLY HAS SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER ACTUALLY FLOPPED TO GET FOUL CALLS IN THE NBA PLAYOFFS?”We’re going to move to a system like that where that whole category of calls will be automated,” Silver explained.”Those calls will be handled by an AI automated system with cameras lined around the court. It’ll be instantaneous and automatic.”Silver hopes automation will eliminate replay delays.Additionally, fans have been increasingly frustrated with foul baiting, and flopping continues to show up on the hardwood during the Western Conference playoffs, specifically. At the center of much of that criticism is Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.SGA’s playoff run…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pentagon recently informed European allies it plans to reduce some U.S. military capabilities available to NATO during a crisis as part of a broader push to shift more of the alliance’s conventional defense burden onto Europe.The Trump administration plans to reduce certain available capabilities by roughly one-third to one half, officials confirmed to Fox News Digital, including strategic bomber planes, fighter jets and some naval assets. Pentagon official Alexander Velez-Green informed officials of the coming changes at the NATO Defense Policy Directors’ meeting in Brussels Friday, according to two officials familiar with the matter.The Pentagon declined to confirm details about the changes, but chief spokesman Sean Parnell acknowledged the shift in a statement to Fox News Digital, framing it as part of a broader effort to pressure allies to assume greater responsibility for Europe’s defense. PENTAGON OFFICIAL FLAGS RETURN OF ‘COLD WAR MENTALITY,’ AS TRUMP ADMIN RESHAPES NATO ALLIANCE”The Department of War announced changes to U.S. contributions to the NATO Force Model at the Defense Policy Directors’ meeting in Brussels,” he said. “These changes represent an opportunity for allies to demonstrate that they have heard President Trump’s call for them to step…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Billionaire Jeff Bezos just detonated a financial hand grenade in the middle of America’s tax debate.The Amazon founder recently suggested that the bottom half of American earners should pay zero federal income tax. Not lower taxes. Not a temporary rebate. Zero. And whether you love billionaires or hate them, you have to admit something uncomfortable about Bezos’ proposal.A whole lot of Americans heard that idea and thought, “Honestly … why am I paying taxes at all?”BILL MAHER CALLS OUT BERNIE SANDERS, SAYS HE’S TIRED OF HEARING THE RICH DON’T PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES That’s because the middle class feels financially exhausted.Housing costs exploded.Insurance costs exploded.College costs exploded.Groceries somehow cost more than a car payment did 20 years ago.Meanwhile, millions of Americans feel like they’re running on a treadmill set to 11 while Washington keeps telling them to sprint faster.THIS IS WHY YOU MAKE SIX FIGURES AND STILL LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECKBezos pointed out that the bottom half of earners contribute only a tiny fraction of total federal income tax revenue compared to top earners. A few weeks ago, I told you that the bottom 50% of taxpayers in America pay only 3%…

Farmers across the Northeast are facing devastating losses after a rare late-April freeze destroyed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of crops, wiping out entire apple and peach harvests in some areas.At Terhune Orchards in Princeton, New Jersey, orchard owner Tannwen Mount says the damage is unlike anything her family has experienced before.”It was really a catastrophic loss for our whole region, not just here at Terhune Orchards,” Mount said.Usually, spring at the orchard is marked by budding apple trees and the beginning of a busy growing season. But this year, many trees are showing little sign of life after temperatures plunged during a critical stage of crop development.PREVIOUS CROP LOSS FOR FARMERS IN THE NORTHEAST Agriculture officials say the freeze hit at nearly the worst possible moment.”This is what we call a generational freeze,” said New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn. “Almost like a hundred-year storm — almost a perfect event.”According to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, farmers across the state lost an estimated $300 million worth of fruit crops because of the freeze. Apples and peaches were among the hardest hit. Mount says the widespread nature of the damage makes this season especially difficult.”Never have we…

Springfield Armory has just launched three new COA-equipped 1911 and 1911 DS pistol models.Following the release of the COA-equipped Echelon, Springfield Armory has just added three new 1911 and 1911 DS models to its line of COA-equipped pistols. The Aimpoint COA, and its proprietary A-CUT mounting solution, is probably the best pistol red dot currently on the market, so the more handguns that manufacturers offer for it, the better. Each of the new Springfield pistols comes with an Aimpoint COA 3.5-MOA enclosed emitter red dot preinstalled.The first new COA model is the 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25-inch, a double-stack 9mm 1911 with an 18+1 capacity. It also features an ambidextrous safety, front/rear cocking serrations, an accessory rail and polymer grips. MSRP is $1,955 and it ships with two magazines. Springfield Armory 1911 DS PRODIGY COA $1,739.95The second model is the 5-inch 1911 TRP COA. While it’s a more traditional 1911 with its 8+1 capacity of .45 ACP (two magazines included), it has plenty of modern, tactical features as well. Those include its two-piece magwell, accessory rail, front and backstrap texturing, VZ Hydra G10 grips and top slide serrations for reduced glare. It has an ambidextrous safety and front/rear cocking serrations as…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California teacher was arrested after allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor, authorities said.The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit said it is investigating allegations involving inappropriate contact with a student at a school in Moreno Valley, California.The teacher, identified as Samantha J. Watson, 41, of Eastvale, was charged with sending harmful material to a juvenile, oral copulation and digital penetration.Investigators said the alleged conduct occurred between 2017 and 2018.CALIFORNIA MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NABBED IN CHILD SEX STING Authorities allege Watson had inappropriate contact with a student while employed as a teacher at a charter school located in the 23000 block of Sunnymead Boulevard in Moreno Valley.Authorities did not identify the school where Watson allegedly worked.Fox News Digital has reached out to schools in the area for comment.EX-TEACHER FACES 25 CHARGES INCLUDING RAPE AND ABUSE AS INVESTIGATION WIDENS Authorities said the investigation into Watson began in January following allegations of inappropriate contact involving a student.Investigators executed a search warrant May 22 at a residence in the 14000 block of Silent Stream Court in Eastvale, authorities said.Watson was taken into custody without incident. “This is an ongoing investigation,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared another snake-handling video Wednesday after social media users raised concerns over his earlier encounter with a pair of black racer snakes.Kennedy Jr. posted an Instagram video captioned, “In response to the many comments about venomous snakes, this video shows how Cheryl and I handled a recent rattlesnake rescue.”The clip begins with Kennedy Jr. sitting in his home office before someone alerts him to a snake in the driveway.”Hold on, guys. I’ll be back in a flash,” he says before grabbing a bucket and a small net and heading outside.RFK JR BAREHANDS A PAIR OF SNAKES ON DR. OZ’S PATIO IN WILD VIDEO The HHS secretary then carefully scoops up the rattlesnake as onlookers react in amazement.After placing the snake in a bucket, Kennedy Jr. later pins it behind the head and lifts it toward the camera while explaining how to identify the reptile.”His fangs are in there. I don’t want to touch them,” he said. “This is a beautiful snake. This is a Western Diamondback. You can tell by these rings at the end of his tail.”Kennedy Jr. then asked his wife,…

Surprisingly, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has become the story of the 2026 NFL offseason. Particularly among some commentators or media members who have a specific political association that heavily impacts their feelings toward certain athletes.Dart introduced President Donald Trump at a recent rally, giving a mostly unremarkable, brief speech. And in doing so, set off a firestorm of criticism. Criticism that is rarely levied at athletes who speak out in favor of left-wing politicians.For example, former player and current NFL analyst Emmanuel Acho said it was “pretty stupid” for Dart to introduce Trump. It’s impossible to believe that Dart would receive the same criticism if he introduced Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Kamala Harris.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Well, add former ESPN commentator Bomani Jones to the list of commentators who have jumped in to criticize Dart while ignoring other athletes’ political endorsement. “This idea that we don’t care about the politics of athletes…yes, we do,” Jones said in a recent episode of his “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” show. “Now, whether you care enough about the politics that it affects whether or not you root for them…