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New York Post
3 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
California track and field championship sees arrest and aerial banner amid transgender controversy
The California track and field state championship prelim round in Clovis on Friday was a scene of conflicting beliefs and even police intervention amid an ongoing controversy involving a trans athlete competing in the girls' category. At least one person was arrested, the Clovis Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital. Advertisement The person arrested was a protester who is accused of shattering a car window with a flag pole. The department confirmed the person arrested was an LGBTQ activist. 'This afternoon at 3:55PM, a disturbance between two adults occurred at the intersection of Nees/Minnewawa. One adult on the sidewalk and one in a vehicle at the intersection became involved in a disturbance that turned physical. During the disturbance, one of them used pepper spray against the other. EMS was called and one of the adults was arrested,' a statement read. The person has been arrested for assault with a weapon and obstructing a police, according to Sergeant Chris Hutchison. Advertisement 'We don't have room for violence or property damage or anything like that,' Hutchison. 7 Transgender high schooler AB Hernandez leaves the track after competing in the girls triple jump at the California high school track and field championships in Clovis, Ca. on May 30, 2025. AP 7 Spectators hold up signs protesting transgender athletes competing against biological females in high school sports. AP Meanwhile, a plane flying a banner that read 'no boys in girls' sports' passed over the California track and field championship Friday in Clovis. Advertisement Footage provided to Fox News Digital by California activist Beth Bourne showed the plan flying overhead at Buchanan High School's Veterans Memorial Stadium. The stunt was organized by two women's advocacy group, Women are Real and the Independent Council for Women's Sports. 'California is beginning to reap the consequences of defying federal law and brazenly harming girls,' said Kim Jones, co-founder of ICONS in a press release announcing the aerial banner. 7 AB Hernandez lands in the sand pit after completing a jump during the triple jump. AP Advertisement 7 A sky banner is flown above the track and field stadium in Clovis, Calif. during the meet. AP 7 AB Hernandez joins female competitors before the girl's high jump event. AP 'How long will Governor Newsom and legislators in this state continue to prioritize granting a few boys the right to take opportunities and recognition away from girls? Not one single boy should ever be in girls' sports. It's the easiest problem in the world to solve—and the most brazen public 'screw you' to female athletes by Democrat leadership. Since when do we tell a single boy he is more important than every girl in the competition? That he has the right to ruin sports for all of them? It's time for California to pay and it's time to right these wrongs.' Witnesses at the event told Fox News Digital that pro-transgender protesters attended the event in support of transgender athlete AB Hernandez. The meet and the California Interscholastic Federation's (CIF) entire track and field postseason has been under a national microscope in recent weeks. 7 A sign is posted on a street pole outside the stadium supporting Title IX regulation. AP 7 AB Hernandez leaves the stadium as a large crowd sits in the stands. AP Trans athlete AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley High School has dominated the girls' track and field postseason in 2025, prompting national backlash and even the attention of President Donald Trump. Advertisement Trump sent a Truth Social post on Tuesday morning, warning the state and Gov. Gavin Newsom of potential funding cuts and orders to local authorities to prevent a trans athlete from competing in the girls' category. Then the Department of Justice announced it would launch an investigation into the CIF and California Attorney General Rob Bonta over the state's law that allows biologically male trans athletes to compete with girls and women on Wednesday. The CIF announced a pair of rule changes on Tuesday and Wednesday in response to the backlash, expanding the size of the competitor pool and even handing out medals to any 'biological female' athlete displaced by a transgender athlete at the meet.
New York Post
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Miley Cyrus' ‘brutal infection' has doctors discussing possible causes
After filming a music video on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Miley Cyrus said she was recently hospitalized with a knee infection, prompting doctors to weigh in on how certain environments can expose people to harmful bacteria. On a Thursday episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Cyrus, 32, recalled the moment she filmed her 'Something Beautiful' visual album and then landed in the ICU. Advertisement 'I filmed this video in October [2024] by November at Thanksgiving, I was put in the ICU for a moment — just for a moment,' the singer said. Cyrus described rolling on the sidewalk as part of her shoot, and shortly after, she developed symptoms that required intensive medical attention. 'I caught something,' she remarked. 'My leg began to disintegrate … around the kneecap area. And then the doctor goes, 'Do you have any idea why you would have such a brutal infection on your kneecap?'' While the singer did not disclose a specific diagnosis, medical experts say her case is a reminder of how everyday public spaces can present hidden health hazards. Advertisement Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center and Fox News senior medical analyst, noted that extremely aggressive bacteria are not common in urban settings. 'Flesh-eating bacteria on city streets is very rare,' Siegel, who did not treat Cyrus, told Fox News Digital. 'Rat urine can cause leptospirosis, a bacteria that causes flu-like symptoms.' 4 Miley Cyrus was hospitalized with a 'brutal infection' after she filmed a music video on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Getty Images for TikTok The doctor said he believes the likely cause was a more typical bacterial infection rather than something exotic, although common bacteria can cause serious skin reactions. Advertisement 'Strep or staph bacteria are common causes of skin infection like cellulitis,' said Siegel. 'Bacteria can be found [on streets], like E. coli, shigella and enterococci, which are from fecal matter, and may get onto the bottoms of shoes,' he added. These infections do not typically originate from the street itself, the doctor said, but can develop when skin comes in contact with bacteria, which can happen during close exposure to surfaces like sidewalks. The risk of infection often increases when the skin is broken or irritated, allowing bacteria to enter the body more easily. 4 'My leg began to disintegrate,' the singer revealed on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' Jimmy Kimmel Live/Instagram Advertisement Even minor cuts and scrapes can become gateways for infection when exposed to contaminated surfaces, according to Dr. Ken Perry, an emergency medicine physician in Charleston, South Carolina. 'For most patients, these infections are contracted from open wounds in the skin or some other breach in the skin barrier,' Perry, who also did not treat Cyrus, told Fox News Digital. Such infections are usually easily treated with common antibiotics, according to the doctor. Cyrus' shoot put her in close contact with one of the busiest sidewalks in the country, which doctors say can heighten the danger. 4 Cyrus performed during her album release event in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Getty Images for TikTok 'In the case of Miley Cyrus, she states that she contracted this after rolling around on the ground during the filming of her music video,' said Perry. 'The foot traffic could easily contaminate the area with bacteria from animal or even human sources,' he hypothesized. 'For the majority of the population, rolling around on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is not common behavior, but even casual interaction could put an individual in contact with harmful bacteria,' Perry added. Hygiene as a first line of defense Advertisement Doctors agree that basic hygiene is one of the best ways to avoid infection, especially in public spaces. 'The best way to keep this from happening is to be fastidious with hygiene,' said Perry. 'We know to wash our hands after being in public to keep from possibly transferring bacteria to the mucus membranes of our eyes, or even ingesting bacteria.' 4 Doctors insist that basic hygiene is one of the best ways to avoid infection. Advertisement Experts recommend covering wounds and washing them as soon as possible if exposed to public environments. 'If the cut or scrape occurs while out in public, make sure to wash with soap and water,' Perry advised. 'If an individual has a cut or some break in the skin, it is best to keep it covered, especially when out in public.' It is important to seek medical care if there are signs of redness, swelling or drainage, as these could be signs of a worsening bacterial infection, the doctor cautioned.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Mace dismisses 'burner' account allegations as 'bitter exes' tale
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is firing back at accusations she directed staffers to create so-called "burner" accounts to boost her image online, telling Fox News Digital the claims are from "bitter exes" and lack any real proof. "When a story relies on 'anonymous former staffers,' it's journalist-speak for 'We didn't have anything real, so we called the bitter exes,'" Mace said, responding to a recent article published by Wired magazine. The article cited former aides and consultants, including a deposition from political consultant Wesley Donehue, to allege Mace used burner accounts and even automated bots to amplify her political messaging. Exclusive: Nancy Mace Unloads After Arrest Of Trans Activist Who Allegedly Threatened To 'Assassinate' Her But Mace, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, isn't buying it. "Unlike some folks, I don't need a burner phone to tell the truth," she said. "I say what I mean, I mean what I say, and I post it from my real account, with my name on it. Accountability starts there." Read On The Fox News App At a time when anonymous sources dominate headlines, Mace is leaning into her reputation for saying the quiet part out loud. "I'll keep telling the uncomfortable truth," she added. "And if it makes you squirm, good. That means you're finally paying attention." Nancy Mace Torches Clemson University Over 15-Gender Menu: 'Not On My Watch' Mace has built her brand on fighting for survivors of sexual assault, including her own, and advocating for policies that protect women and parental rights. She has taken public stands on legislation to preserve Title IX protections for biological women and expand access to resources for survivors of violence. Earlier this month, she called out a transgender activist accused of threatening to "assassinate" her, saying, "You don't have to agree with me, but threatening a mother and congresswoman with violence isn't protest, it's criminal." In the interview, Mace pointed to her real-world experience in tech, a rarity in Congress, as a major asset in crafting meaningful policy. "Well, for starters, I actually understand the intricacies of technology, which already puts me ahead of most of Washington," Mace said, referring to her background as a self-taught computer coder. "We're writing policy focused on protecting your data, cracking down on cyber threats, and pushing back against Big Tech censorship." Her hands-on experience, she said, helps her spot both software flaws and political spin. "It turns out writing code teaches you to spot bugs in software and in political BS," Mace said. When asked how she keeps her office's online work grounded in conservative principles like accountability and leadership, Mace didn't miss a beat. "I lead with facts, I speak for the people who sent me here and I don't hide behind consultants or filtered statements," she said. "Being accountable means saying the hard stuff, standing your ground and not running from a fight, even if it makes the media clutch their pearls." As for the viral video online showing what appeared to be a stack of burner phones, Mace had a laugh at the spectacle. "About as many burner phones as Wired has credible sources for 'burner-gate,'" she quipped. She even poked fun at claims on social media with a tongue-in-cheek AI-generated image of herself holding two Bernese Mountain dogs outside the Capitol, captioned it, "It's true. I have multiple berners!" Mace made it clear she sees this controversy as more smoke than fire, one she believes won't distract her from the work of legislating and representing her district. Mace is the first woman to graduate from South Carolina's Citadel and the first woman elected to represent Charleston in article source: EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Mace dismisses 'burner' account allegations as 'bitter exes' tale
New York Post
7 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Minnesota high school defends trans softball pitcher's playoff dominance amid lawsuit
A high school softball team in Minnesota is deep in the state playoffs and the political news cycle, both thanks to its dominant transgender pitcher. Champlin Park High School in Minnesota defeated the defending state champions, Rogers High School, in the sectional final on Thursday by a score of 1-0. The trans pitcher threw 14 shutout innings, bringing the athlete's season ERA down to 0.88. Three anonymous players who claim to have faced the pitcher filed a lawsuit against the state on May 20 for allowing the athlete to compete against female players. The situation has prompted national scrutiny amid the ongoing political divide over biological males in girls' and women's sports. Champlin Park's school district provided a statement to Fox News Digital defending the decision to allow the athlete to compete on the softball team. 'Throughout the entire season, and as the Rebels advance to the state tournament, it is important to note that all of the student athletes participating for the Champlin Park Softball team are eligible to compete in compliance with Minnesota State High School League rules and applicable state law. Due to data privacy laws, the District is not able to provide public comment regarding a specific student athlete,' a statement from the Anoka-Hennepin School District stated. 'In addition, the District is named in an active lawsuit which limits what information can be shared.' 3 Champlin Park High School in Champlin, Minnesota. Google Maps 3 The Champlin Park High School softball field. Google Maps The pitcher will now lead Champlin Park into the state tournament next week for the first time in program history. The lawsuit against Minnesota was filed by the religious law firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF). The defendants are Attorney General Keith Ellison, the Minnesota State High School League Executive Director Erich Martens, Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero and Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett. 'Minnesota is failing its female athletes. The state is putting the rights of males ahead of females, telling girls their hard work may never be enough to win and that they don't deserve fairness and safety,' Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Suzanne Beecher told Fox News Digital. 'By sacrificing protection for female athletes, Minnesota fails to offer girls equal treatment and opportunity, violating Title IX's provisions. Our client, Female Athletes United, is right to stand up for its members by challenging the state's discriminatory policy and advocate for true equality in sports.' Ellison's office has responded to the lawsuit in a statement to Fox News Digital. 'In addition to getting exercise and the fun of competition, playing sports comes with so many benefits for young people. You build friendships that can last a lifetime, you learn how to work as part of a team, and you get to feel like you belong,' the statement read. 'I believe it is wrong to single out one group of students, who already face higher levels of bullying and harassment, and tell these kids they cannot be on the team because of who they are. I will continue to defend the rights of all students to play sports with their friends and peers.' Ellison is also suing President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice to ensure transgender athletes can continue participating in girls' sports in the state. After Trump signed the 'Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports' executive order, the Minnesota State High School League announced it would defy federal law by allowing transgender athletes to continue playing in women's sports. Ellison then claimed at a press conference on April 22 that he received notice from the Department of Justice threatening legal action if the state did not follow the executive order, so the AG decided to sue first. 3 The trans pitcher threw 14 shutout innings, bringing the athlete's season ERA down to 0.88. kowit1982 – The White House later responded to the lawsuit, condemning Ellison for taking legal action to enable trans inclusion. 'Why would a grown man sue the Trump administration to allow other biological males to participate in women's sports? This is creepy and anti-woman,' White House spokesperson Harrison Fields told Fox News Digital. Minnesota's state legislature failed to pass the 'Preserving Girls' Sports Act' in early March, which would have stated that 'only female students may participate in an elementary or secondary school level athletic team or sport that an educational institution has restricted to women and girls.'
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Jewish students walk out after MIT commencement speaker accuses university of aiding Israel's 'genocide'
A commencement speaker accused the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of being part of wiping "Palestine from the face of the Earth" Thursday, leading multiple students to walk out. Megha M. Vemuri, MIT's class of 2025 president, praised her classmates for protesting against Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks and the ensuing Gaza War. "Last spring, MIT's undergraduate body and graduate student union voted overwhelmingly to cut ties with the genocidal Israeli military. You called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. And you stood in solidarity with the pro-Palestinian activists on campus. You faced threats, intimidation and suppression coming from all directions, especially your own university officials," Vemuri said. Her comments drew a mix of boos and cheers, according to video obtained by Fox News Digital. One of the attendants, waving what appeared to be a Palestinian flag, scuffled with security. Some students walked out as Vemuri spoke. Others in the crowd shouted, "Shame." Columbia Grads Shred Diplomas Over Mahmoud Khalil Arrest: 'We Are Enraged' "But you prevailed because the MIT community that I know would never tolerate a genocide. Right now, while we prepare to graduate and move forward with our lives, there are no universities left in Gaza," Vemuri continued. Read On The Fox News App She went on to say, "We are watching Israel try to wipe Palestine off the face of the earth. And it is a shame that MIT is a part of it." Jewish and Israeli students walked out and some in the crowd protested as Vemuri accused the university of being "directly complicit in the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people." "The Israeli occupation forces are the only foreign military that MIT has research ties with. This means that Israel's assault on the Palestinian people is not only aided and abetted by our country, but our school. As scientists, engineers, academics, and leaders, we have a commitment to support life. Support aid efforts and call for an arms embargo and keep demanding now as alumni that MIT cuts the ties," she said. One graduating Israeli student, who wished to remain anonymous, told Fox News Digital, "All of our families came from far to see the ceremony and were extremely disappointed. All the Jewish families, not only the Israelis, stepped out and left the ceremony. MIT administration approved and supported that." Israeli Columbia Professor Wants Trump To Block Certain Institutions From Receiving Federal Funding After Vemuri gave her speech at Thursday's commencement event, she was told she would not be allowed at Friday's undergraduate ceremony. "With regard to MIT's Commencement 2025 activities, the speech delivered by a graduating senior at Thursday's OneMIT Commencement Ceremony was not the one that was provided by the speaker in advance. While that individual had a scheduled role at today's Undergraduate Degree Ceremony, she was notified that she would not be permitted at today's events," an MIT spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement. "MIT supports free expression but stands by its decision, which was in response to the individual deliberately and repeatedly misleading Commencement organizers and leading a protest from the stage, disrupting an important Institute ceremony." Harvard, Northwestern Failed Jewish Students During College Campus Protests: House Report College campuses across the U.S. have been rocked with protests amid the Gaza war. MIT was among a plethora of campuses where antisemitic agitators delivered incendiary speeches and faced off with police. Not too far from MIT, Harvard is facing serious pressure from the Trump administration over allegedly harboring "pro-terrorist" conduct on campus, losing millions in federal article source: Jewish students walk out after MIT commencement speaker accuses university of aiding Israel's 'genocide'
