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Manhattan DA seeks July trial date for Luigi Mangione murder case

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A lawyer for the accused assassin Luigi Mangione called the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office’s proposed trial date “unrealistic” as the former Ivy Leaguer’s legal team prepares for a parallel trial in federal court.

“This is the first time that the defense is hearing about this request,” Karen Friedman Agnifilo said in a statement Wednesday evening, after court filings revealed Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s office had requested a start date of July 1.

“The federal government already has a firm trial date set in September,” she said. “As a practical matter, Mr. Mangione’s defense team will require the remainder of the year to prepare for that trial. We will respond to the court about this unrealistic request in the coming days.”

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Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, appears in State Supreme Court in Manhattan during an evidence suppression hearing in his case on Friday, December 12, 2025. (Curtis Means for Daily Mail via Pool)

U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett tentatively set federal jury selection for Sept. 8, with the trial to start either in the fall or winter, depending on how she rules on a defense motion to dismiss the two most serious charges.

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If the defense succeeds in dismissing the most serious charge, murder through use of a firearm, the potential death penalty would be removed, and the trial would begin earlier.

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson pictured in an undated portrait provided by UnitedHealth. The executive was shot from behind and killed on his way to an investor conference in New York City in what prosecutors have described as a politically motivated assassination. (AP Photo/UnitedHealth Group via AP)

Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Joel Seidemann called the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a “cold-blooded execution” in a letter to New York Judge Gregory Carro Wednesday.

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Seidemann wrote that it was the NYPD that led the investigation, that Mangione was first indicted by a state judge and that federal prosecutors did not become involved until after the suspect had been arrested.

He said the state has an interest in taking Mangione to trial before the feds do.

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A member of the NYPD Crime Scene Unit takes a picture of a shell casing found at the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Manhattan, in New York City, U.S., December 4, 2024. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)

“In sum, the state has an overriding interest in trying this defendant for the cold-blooded execution of Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024,” he wrote. “It resulted in the tragic death of a guest to our city on our streets. Federal law supports our request that we proceed first, and our right to a speedy resolution of this case would be severely compromised should the federal trial proceed first.”

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, which is handling Mangione’s federal case, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the July 1 request. 

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Mangione faces a stiffer potential sentence at the federal level if convicted. In New York, Judge Carro already gave Bragg’s office a blow when he dismissed terrorism charges that would have carried a maximum sentence of life without parole.

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Luigi Mangione is confronted by Altoona, Pennsylvania police in a McDonald’s shortly before his arrest for allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (Altoona Police Department)

If Mangione were convicted of second-degree murder in New York, parole would be on the table.

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He also faces lesser charges in Pennsylvania, where police arrested him days after Thompson’s murder in New York City.

Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, lived in Minnesota and came to the Big Apple for a business conference with Wall Street investors. Surveillance video shows a hooded gunman approach him from behind outside the host hotel and shoot him multiple times in the back.

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Federally, Mangione faces charges including interstate stalking and murder through use of a firearm.

He has pleaded not guilty.

Fox News’ Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Most turbulent flight routes 2025 were identified by a Turbli data analysis

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Not all flight routes are created equal when it comes to turbulence.

A recent report from turbulence tracking site Turbli ranked the most turbulence-prone flight routes in the U.S. and around the world in 2025.

The organization analyzed nearly 10,000 flight routes connecting more than 550 of the world’s largest airports — using recorded flight tracks and turbulence forecast data, the analysis said.

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Turbulence was measured using eddy dissipation rate (EDR), a standard aviation metric that captures how rough the air is during a flight.

Routes were ranked based on their average turbulence levels, with EDR values categorized as light, moderate, moderate-to-severe, severe and extreme.

A 2025 report ranked the most turbulence-prone flight routes in the world. (iStock)

The higher the average EDR score along a route — the more turbulence passengers are likely to experience, according to the analysis.

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Here are the most turbulent routes in North America in 2025, according to the report. 

1. Denver International Airport (DEN) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

The roughly 406-mile route recorded the highest average turbulence score in North America at 18.18, placing it in the light turbulence category.

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Trips from Denver to Jackson Hole were ranked the most turbulent route in North America in 2025. (iStock)

2. Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) to Denver International Airport (DEN)

ABQ to DEN spans about 349 miles. It recorded an average turbulence score of 18.18 as well, placing it in the light turbulence category.

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In 2024, this route ranked the highest average turbulence with a score of 17.45, Turbli said.

3. Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

This route covers roughly 205 miles and recorded an average turbulence score of 17.68, according to the data. 

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That places it within the light turbulence range based on eddy dissipation rate measurements.

4. Denver International Airport (DEN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Flights along this roughly 391-mile route drew an average turbulence score of 17.54.

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Each of the top five routes fell within the light turbulence range. (iStock)

That reading falls within the light turbulence range.

5. Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) to Denver International Airport (DEN)

Flights between Bozeman and Denver logged an average turbulence reading of 17.22 over a distance of about 524 miles, placing the route in the light turbulence category.

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Outside the U.S., Turbli’s rankings showed turbulence was most pronounced on routes in South America and Asia, with several of the bumpiest flights crossing mountainous regions in Chile, Argentina and western China.

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Outside the U.S., the bumpiest routes were largely in South America and Asia, often over mountainous regions. (iStock)

Routes in Europe, Oceania and Africa generally recorded lower average turbulence levels, though certain short-haul flights still ranked high within their regions.

While turbulence can feel alarming, the Federal Aviation Administration has noted that it is a normal part of air travel and is often unpredictable, even when skies appear clear.

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The FAA advises passengers to keep seat belts fastened whenever they are seated, as most turbulence-related injuries occur when travelers are not buckled in. 

Pilots and airlines also use weather data and forecasting tools to minimize exposure whenever possible.

Kelly McGreal is a production assistant with the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. 

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Ancient DNA reveals syphilis bacteria in 5,500-year-old Colombia remains, says study

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Researchers have recovered ancient DNA containing bacteria related to syphilis — potentially pushing the known history of the disease back by more than 3,000 years, according to their study.

The findings, announced in a Jan. 22 press release, are the result of a study of 5,500-year-old human remains in Sabana de Bogotá, Colombia. The research was published in the journal Science this month.

Researchers analyzing the remains recovered a genome of Treponema pallidum, the bacterium responsible for syphilis and three other treponemal diseases.

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A genome is the DNA blueprint of an organism. In the recent study, researchers used ancient DNA remnants to reconstruct the bacterium’s genome.

They sampled the skeleton’s shin bone — an unusual method, as most genomes are recovered from teeth or bones of people who were clearly infected.

Syphilis-related bacteria existed in the Americas thousands of years earlier than previously known, say researchers involved in a new ancient DNA study. (Bettmann via Getty Images)

“The approach paid off, suggesting that even bones without visible signs of disease could be valuable sources of pathogen DNA,” the release said.

The study indicates that syphilis-related bacteria existed in the Americas long before Columbus arrived.

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There is no scientific consensus about when syphilis actually began — but it was first documented in Europe in the 15th century.

“The discovery pushes the genetic record of this pathogenic species back by more than 3,000 years,” the press release asserted. 

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Researchers taking part in a new study (not pictured) sampled DNA from the skeleton’s shin bone. (iStock)

“[This] strengthen[s] evidence that these infections have circulated in the Americas far longer than previously known.”

Other sources point out that the new study was based on a single ancient genome — “and there are no equally old genomes from Europe or other regions for direct comparison,” according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, as noted in Technology Networks. 

“Future research will need more ancient genomes from different places and times, alongside studies of human immune responses and closer collaboration with Indigenous communities,” the Washington, D.C.-based organization said. “Taken together, this work does not settle the syphilis debate, but it does show how much of the story is still missing.”

‘Unexpected’ results

The new findings emerged “unexpectedly,” the release noted, as researchers were not initially searching for signs of disease.

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They “originally sequenced the individual’s DNA to study human population history, generating 1.5 billion fragments of genetic data — far more than typical studies,” the statement said.

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The findings suggest syphilis-related bacteria existed in the Americas long before Columbus arrived, researchers said.  (Historical Picture Archive/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

“While screening the data, teams at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Lausanne independently detected T. pallidum and joined forces to investigate.”

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Lars Fehren-Schmitz, a geneticist at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who was involved in the study, said the findings highlight the value of studying ancient DNA.

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The study challenges long-held assumptions about the origins of syphilis, which was first documented in Europe during the 15th century. (Photo 12/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

“Our findings show the unique potential of paleogenomics to contribute to our understanding of the evolution of species, and potential health risks for past and present communities,” Fehren-Schmitz said.

Archaeological finds involving ancient diseases are uncommon, but advances in DNA analysis have led to significant discoveries.

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In November, researchers published findings about the deadly pathogens that ravaged Napoleon’s soldiers during his doomed 1812 retreat from Russia.

Renown Author – Nataly Restokian – Announces Release of Her Latest Novel – “Her Masks & His Truth” – Based on a True Story

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This novel is a story about how one can be confused by traditions and religious rituals that contradict the absolute truth.

Quebec, Canada, January 28, 2025, Out of the thousands of books published each year, only a handful can tackle issues of love and religion and how they intertwine. Nataly Restokian, fresh off the hugely successful launch of her last book “Masks”, once again proves that she is a master wordsmith with the release of Her Masks & His Truth.

The story opens with the main character, Anna and her unexpected encounter that turns her world upside down. As fate would have it, she meets a stranger who happens to be a powerful influencer and celebrity, and against whom she has long held a sense of resentment.

But Anna cannot resist her curiosity, and her desire to learn more about the stranger compels her to welcome him into her life, even though this could make her the target of judgmental individuals and cause disputes.

Her boldness, which led her to get married with Joe and give up her successful career as a public figure in Lebanon and the Arab world, appears to be a recurring theme; but this time she surrenders herself to the stranger and starts loving him with all her heart, soul, and mind, even though she thought she had hated him her entire life.

Without hesitation, she decides to become a bride for the third time. As the price to be with the stranger, she must let go of her identity, including her new, self-made career as an award-winning author and life coach in North America.

Courageous but arrogant, Anna bends the knee in front of the love she finds in him, standing alone against everyone around her, including Joe, her loving husband. Anna puts on the armor of righteousness and walks to the battlefield for irreplaceable love.

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Anna now faces a new reality of being rejected by her previous inner circle. Her husband actually hopes this is another new phase in her life and will resolve itself with time. One of the messages here is that the ultimate decision that each person has to make is not to be destroyed by the evil in the world despite all of the mockery and contempt.

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Rated among the top 15 life and wellness coaches in Quebec, Canada, by Influence Digest in 2021, Nataly Restokian is the award-winning author of Masks and is working on her third novel.

She has over two decades of professional expertise in journalism and television and has established herself as an actress and host of live television programs in Lebanon and the Arab world.

Restokian, born and raised in Lebanon, is the granddaughter of Armenian genocide survivors.

In 2008, she made a pivotal decision to begin a new chapter in her life, prioritizing her love life with her husband over her successful career in television and media. Currently, she lives in Quebec, Canada.

She had been an active member of the Laval Achievers Toastmasters Club, a division of the renowned Toastmasters International organization.

Since 2018, she has been a professional Quebec Writers’ Federation member. Restokian actively participates in Canada’s short literary contests, serving as a judge.

She is an ardent advocate for the war trauma survivors of Armenia and Artsakh, standing in steadfast solidarity.

October 2021 marked a significant milestone in Nataly’s life as she embraced Christianity. Since then, she has embarked on a dedicated journey of scriptural studies under the guidance of renowned theologians, a testament to her deep spiritual connection and unwavering dedication.

In 2022, she began her prison ministry, collaborating with Prison Fellowship Canada.

Today, Nataly Restokian is a passionate public speaker and fervent Christian activist. Her actions and voice are defined by a steadfast and persevering commitment to her sole Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In 2023, she launched her ministry to reach communities in the Arab Muslim world.

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Hawaii Governor Josh Greene plans to remove 10,000 vacation rentals from market

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Hawaii Gov. Josh Greene is shaking up the way Americans are visiting the Aloha State by doubling down on the regulation of vacation rentals.

In his State of the State address on Monday, Greene, a Democrat, announced that 10,000 rentals would be removed from the market.

“We also have to return more homes to local families — including short-term rentals that have taken too many units off the market,” said Greene.

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“In the coming years,” he added, “we will support the counties as they bring more short-term rentals back into the housing market — so that more homes go to local families, not absentee investors.”

In May 2024, the governor signed legislation allowing counties to regulate short-term rentals with the goal of providing more affordable housing.

Most recently, the Maui County Council passed a bill on Dec. 15 to phase out thousands of “transient vacation rentals” in apartment districts for the longer term, following the recovery from the devastating wildfires in 2023.

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There were nearly 9 million visitors to the state in the first 11 months of 2025, according to preliminary statistics from Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT).

Tourism numbers were slightly down by .2% compared to the same time period in 2024.

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Hawaii’s “Green Fee” bill was set to raise tourist taxes substantially to help fund “climate change” mitigation this year, but a judge halted the provision.  (iStock)

Visitor spending in the month of November rose 15.9%, with the Aloha State raking in $1.77 billion, according to DBEDT.

Hawaii’s “Green Fee” bill was set to raise tourist taxes quite substantially to help fund “climate change” mitigation this year — but a judge has halted the provision. 

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The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), along with a cruise ship supplier, filed a lawsuit in early September challenging state tax and county finance officials in the Aloha State, as Fox News Digital previously reported.

On Dec. 31, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction pending appeal. 

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The incident happened in Hawaii’s Waiapua‘a Bay. (iStock)

It temporarily blocks enforcement of the cruise-ship tax while the appeals proceed, The Associated Press (AP) reported.

The Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) was going to raise fees on tourists who stay at Hawaii hotels — while imposing a new 11% tax on cruises, according to the text of the bill.

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Toni Schwartz, spokesperson for the Hawaii attorney general’s office, told The Associated Press the office “remain[s] confident that Act 96 is lawful and will be vindicated when the appeal is heard on the merits.”

Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital. 

Russia-Ukraine war casualties could hit 2 million by 2026, CSIS warns

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A new report is warning that the combined war casualties in the nearly four-year-long Russia-Ukraine war could hit 2 million by the spring of 2026. The number includes soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of the war.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) released a report on Tuesday in which it predicted a grim milestone. In its report, CSIS states that Russia suffered 1.2 million casualties, including 325,000 troop deaths, between February 2022 and December 2025. Meanwhile, it estimates that Ukraine suffered between 500,000 to 600,000 casualties, including 140,000 troop deaths. CSIS estimates that the current combined Russian and Ukrainian casualties could be as high as 1.8 million.

Getting a clear picture of the fatalities and casualties suffered on both sides is not easy as neither Moscow nor Kyiv gives timely data on military losses, according to The Associated Press, which noted that the two countries are also simultaneously focused on amplifying each other’s casualties. Russia has publicly acknowledged the deaths of just over 6,000 soldiers, the AP reported. 

The outlet noted that activists and independent journalists have said that reports of military losses have been repressed in Russian media.

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Members of the National Police Special Purpose Battalion of Zaporizhzhia region fire a Bohdana self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops at a position in a front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Jan. 23, 2026.  (Stringer/Reuters)

“Despite claims of battlefield momentum in Ukraine, the data shows that Russia is paying an extraordinary price for minimal gains and is in decline as a major power,” the report reads.

“No major power has suffered anywhere near these numbers of casualties or fatalities in any war since World War II,” the report notes.

Russian battlefield casualties and fatalities have been “significantly higher” than Ukraine’s, according to the report. 

CSIS estimates the ratio to be roughly 2.5:1 or 2:1. CSIS points to several reasons for the high Russian casualties and fatalities, including the country’s “failure to effectively conduct combined arms and joint warfare, poor tactics and training, corruption, low morale and Ukraine’s effective defense-in-depth strategy in a war that favors the defense.” The report also states that Russia has accepted taking high casualties as part of its strategy.

“Russia’s attrition strategy has accepted the costs of high casualties in hopes of eventually wearing down Ukraine’s military and society,” CSIS states in its report.

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Russian service members of a separate engineering unit of the Southern Military District undergo an intensive combat training course to improve their skills in setting up barriers, clearing terrain of mines and crossing water obstacles, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict at a firing range in the Rostov region, Russia, Jan. 19, 2026.  (Sergey Pivovarov/Reuters)

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In addition to its high casualty rate, Russia has also been advancing “remarkably slowly,” according to the report. CSIS stated in its report that Russian forces had advanced at an average rate of 15 to 70 meters (49 to 230 feet) per day in its most prominent offenses since seizing the military initiative in January 2024. The authors of the report say Russia’s pace is “slower than almost any major offensive campaign in any war in the last century.”

The report comes less than one month before the fourth anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine. Despite international mediators, including the U.S., making attempts to end the war, it has persisted with both sides suffering casualties.

On Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said two people were killed during Russian strikes that hit an apartment block on the outskirts of Kyiv, the AP reported. Additionally, at least nine people were injured in separate attacks on the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Kryvyi Rih.

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The U.S., Ukraine and Russia are holding the first trilateral meeting in years. (Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via Reuters; Denis Balibouse/Reuters; Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters)

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Representatives for Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. recently met in the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X that the “conversations were constructive.”

“A lot was discussed, and it is important that the conversations were constructive,” he wrote on X, noting the delegations could have further meetings as early as next week. “As a result of the meetings held over these days, all sides agreed to report back in their capitals on each aspect of the negotiations and to coordinate further steps with their leaders.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Russia and Ukraine’s foreign affairs ministries.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.

NFL news: Jon Gruden reportedly turns down offer to join Jets coaching staff

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Jon Gruden desperately wants to coach again, but even he has a line he will not cross.

Gruden, of course, parted ways with the Las Vegas Raiders during his third year of a 10-year contract after he was found to have used racist, sexist and homophobic language in emails.

He has since joined Barstool Sports and has shown heavy interest in returning to football in some capacity, but there is one team he does not want to be part of.

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Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders walks on the field before a game against the Chicago Bears at Allegiant Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Gruden was reportedly contacted by the New York Jets about the idea of joining their staff, but he was not interested.

It’s not known what Gruden’s role would have been, but he automatically would have been the most successful voice in the building. The Athletic was the first to report the news.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a die-hard New England Patriots fan, said on X that it was the “Top 1 most insulting job offers of all time.”

The Jets have turned over just about their entire coaching staff, aside from the head coach. Aaron Glenn has parted ways with numerous assistants after just one year, including both his offensive and defensive coordinators.

This past season, amid their 3-14 record, they became the first team in NFL history not to record an interception all season long. They also lost each of their last five games by at least 23 points, another NFL first. It was the third time the Jets had ever lost at least 14 games, also doing so under Rich Kotite and Adam Gase.

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Head Coach Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets looks on prior to the game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 28, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

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Tanner Engstrand and the Jets reportedly parted ways on Tuesday after many conversations regarding a change in his role. They were unable to agree on what his role should be, resulting in the split.

Three different quarterbacks started for the Jets, as Justin Fields was benched and Tyrod Taylor was hurt in his absence, prompting Brady Cook to start at the end of the season.

At the trade deadline, the Jets traded Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams for draft capital. Those trades were with the Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys, both of whom missed the playoffs. The picks they got from them (the Colts’ 2026 first and Dallas’ 2026 second) are not half bad. Plus, the Jets now own the second pick of the draft.

Gruden sued the NFL after he left the Raiders, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy his career by leaking the emails. The leaked messages were from when he was an ESPN analyst and a “Monday Night Football” broadcaster.

Gruden was the beneficiary of a key ruling in his case against the league in August when the Nevada Supreme Court determined his case could proceed in court instead of arbitration. In October, the Nevada Supreme Court unanimously denied the NFL’s petition to rehear that decision.

Gruden worked with Derek Carr after he joined the New Orleans Saints and had a visit with the Detroit Lions. With Barstool, he met with incoming pro quarterbacks for “Gruden’s QB Camp.”

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Then-Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 18, 2021. (Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports)

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“Hopefully I’m not done. I’m about to make a comeback,” Gruden said about coaching in July. “Hopefully, some of these guys that fell off my branch, if you say it that way, maybe they can hire me ’cause I’m looking for a job.

“I don’t care if I coach at Jones Junior High. I’m going to coach again. I’m still coaching. I’m just not on a team officially, but I do have some private assignments I work on, and I wear some gear when I’m watching the games that nobody knows about who I’m pulling for.”

Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II trapped in thick Antarctica ice is freed by Coast Guard

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A cruise ship was trapped in thick sea ice on Saturday while sailing near Antarctica.

The Scenic Eclipse II became stuck while sailing through the Ross Sea. It requested assistance after it was unable to break through the surrounding pack ice, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a press release.

In footage shared by a member of the Coast Guard, USCGC Polar Star is seen breaking apart thick ice as it approaches the stranded vessel.

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After reaching the ship’s location, the Coast Guard icebreaker made multiple close passes through the surrounding ice to loosen the frozen pack.

The Coast Guard said the Scenic Eclipse II contacted the icebreaker late Friday night after becoming trapped roughly eight miles from McMurdo Sound.

A cruise ship was trapped in thick sea ice in Antarctica’s Ross Sea on Saturday and required assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard. (SWNS)

Once freed, the cruise ship was escorted several miles to open water to ensure it could safely continue its voyage.

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The Scenic Eclipse II can carry up to 228 guests and 176 crew members, according to the cruise line’s website, with reduced passenger capacity during Antarctic sailings.

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The Coast Guard arrived to help the Scenic Eclipse II after it became trapped about eight miles from McMurdo Sound. (SWNS)

The Coast Guard said there were no reported injuries and the vessel was able to resume its journey.

“Due to changes in the pack ice, progress was slower than planned, and the captain requested assistance from the nearby vessel USCG Polar Star to clear the area together and avoid a longer sailing period at reduced speed. The following day, the natural movement of the ice had opened up again, and conditions had normalized,” Scenic Group told Fox News Digital. 

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The cruise line noted the moment was memorable — with champagne served on the Observation Deck.

“We were grateful for the professionalism and cooperation of the crew of USCG Polar Star during our operations in the Ross Sea. While Scenic Eclipse II was never in need of rescue services, the coordination between both vessels ensured we could navigate the changing pack ice safely and efficiently,” said Captain James Griffiths, Scenic Group’s general manager of ocean operations.

The rescue coincided with a milestone for the Coast Guard vessel — which marked its 50th year of commissioned service on the same day it assisted the cruise ship.

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“At 50 years old, Polar Star remains the world’s most capable non-nuclear icebreaker,” said Commander Samuel Blase, Polar Star’s executive officer.

U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker docked on Antarctic sea ice with crew members standing nearby

The assistance came on the same day the Coast Guard vessel celebrated 50 years of commissioned service, the Coast Guard said. (SWNS)

Based in Seattle, the Polar Star is the United States’ only active heavy icebreaker, according to the Coast Guard.

Commissioned in 1976, the vessel is powered by multiple high-output engines that give it the ability to break through miles of thick Antarctic ice.

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The Coast Guard said Polar Star conducts annual missions to McMurdo Station in Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze, breaking through miles of ice that can reach up to 21 feet thick.

Kelly McGreal is a production assistant with the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. 

Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old basilica linked to Vitruvius

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Archaeologists in Italy recently unearthed a 2,000-year-old basilica linked to Vitruvius, the legendary engineer long known as the father of architecture.

The building remains were found in Fano, a city roughly 150 miles northeast of Rome. The discovery was announced at a press conference with Italian officials on Jan. 19, according to Reuters.

Officials have identified the building as a basilica, or a public building. Basilicas were largely used for civic, not religious, purposes before Rome adopted Christianity.

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Photos from the site show archaeologists working around the remains of the ancient stone building. The basilica had a rectangular layout, said officials, with 10 columns on its longer sides and four on its shorter ones.

The basilica is the only building that experts can connect to Vitruvius with complete certainty.

Archaeologists in Italy uncovered a 2,000-year-old basilica in Fano that experts have linked to Vitruvius. (Italian Ministry of Culture)

Vitruvius was born around 80–70 B.C. and died in 15 B.C. He is the renowned author of “De architectura,” an ancient text about architecture.

The text consists of 10 treatises on architecture, engineering and urban planning, and is the oldest surviving work written on the subject.

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Leonardo da Vinci’s famous “Vitruvian Man” drawing is a nod to Vitruvius, who also influenced such architects as Christopher Wren and Andrea Palladio.

Regional archaeological superintendent Andrea Pessina told reporters that officials “have [an] absolute match” between the discovery and the basilica described in Vitruvius’s writings.

Split image of Vitruvius, excavation site

Vitruvius authored “De architectura,” the oldest surviving work on architecture, engineering and urban planning. (Italian Ministry of Culture; DeAgostini/Getty Images)

“There are few certainties in archaeology … but we were impressed by the precision [of the match],” Pessina added.

Archaeologists plan to continue working at the site to find more remnants. They said they hope to show the site to the public one day.

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Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli called the discovery “a sensational finding.”

“[This is] something that our grandchildren will be talking about,” said Giuli.

Bricks at excavation site

“There are few certainties in archaeology … but we were impressed by the precision [of the match],” said the archaeological superintendent.  (Italian Ministry of Culture)

Luca Serfilippi, the mayor of Fano, called the find “the discovery of the century,” and mentioned that researchers have searched for the basilica for centuries.

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“Scientists and researchers have been searching for this basilica for over 500 years,” Serfilippi said. 

People standing at ancient site

The mayor of Fano, Italy, described the find as “the discovery of the century” during remarks to reporters. (Italian Ministry of Culture)

The unique find follows a long list of discoveries related to ancient Rome in recent months.

Last fall, archaeologists found a massive stone basin in Italy belonging to the city of Gabii, a once-powerful rival of Rome.

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Weeks earlier, the Sicilian regional government announced the discovery of a helmet from the Battle of the Aegates in 241 B.C.

Reuters contributed reporting.

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