NFL to Add Heightened Security for Paris Game Due to Civil Unrest

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Dylan Gwinn 20 Oct 2026157

Paris has descended into flames and anarchy as thousands have taken to the streets for what amounted to nearly a week of rioting.

But that doesn’t mean the NFL will cancel its game there.

NFL executive Peter O’Reilly said Tuesday that the league will increase security for Sunday’s game between the Steelers and the Saints and will work with the U.S. State Department and Parisian and national authorities to ensure fan and player safety.

“There’s nothing more important from our standpoint than the teams’ security, the fans’ security — everybody involved with this game,” O’Reilly said at the fall league meetings, via the Associated Press. “Obviously being very vigilant in everything we do, in all of our planning on an hour-by-hour basis, working closely with the two teams.”

As for heightened security for the NFL game at the Stade de France drawing critical security resources away from other areas, O’Reilly doesn’t see it as an issue.

“We feel confident that we would not have any impact on the broader resources needed,” O’Reilly said. “That’s always top of mind for us, and we feel confident that we wouldn’t be depleting resources in a negative way around this game.”

O’Reilly added that other sporting events in and around Paris have continued as scheduled despite the unrest, and the NFL never considered canceling the game.

“The Saints flew to Paris after their victory over the Giants on Sunday. The Steelers will travel later this week,” Pro Football Talk reports.

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Spain: 70% of migrants in Ceuta are claiming to be homosexuals...

Spain: 70% of migrants in Ceuta are claiming to be homosexuals in recent asylum applications

Homosexuality is illegal in Morocco

Last updated: October 19, 2026 22:00

By - Remix News Staff -

Spanish police sources say roughly 70 percent of recent asylum applications filed by Moroccan migrants in the North African enclave of Ceuta now claim persecution based on their homosexuality, a sharp change from the economic motives cited in the weeks after a large irregular entry in late July.

The report from Spanish newspaper ABC, citing Spanish National Police sources, also indicated that about 95 percent of the applications under review involve Moroccan nationals, and of those already decided, the rejection rate is estimated at about 99 percent.

Police have knowledge of at least 19 favorable decisions for people who entered during the July episode; five of those rested on sexual-orientation grounds.

The Unified Police Union (SUP) representative in Ceuta, Raúl Piera, told local media the share citing homosexuality has risen as high as 90 percent in the most recent filings. Applicants initially mentioned unemployment, family reunification or other reasons, he said.

After word circulated that economic grounds were unlikely to succeed, the accounts shifted.

“At first, they were not informed and did not know what they should say. But word spread,” Piera said.

Police sources have also raised the possibility that some applicants received advice, including from NGOs, on which grounds might improve their chances. While no fraud has been proven, the overwhelming amount of applications based on claims of homosexuality raises various red flags about the asylum application process.

Same-sex sexual relations are criminalized in Morocco under Article 489 of the penal code, which provides for prison terms of six months to three years. Spanish and European rules treat a well-founded fear of persecution on grounds of sexual orientation as a potential basis for protection.

Declaring oneself homosexual is not sufficient, however. Authorities examine the consistency of each account, personal circumstances and the risk upon return through interviews and documentation.

Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, speaking in Ceuta, said a mere allegation is not enough: there must be “a principle of objective and clear proof” and “a minimum of serious evidence.”

Nearly 1,200 international-protection applications have been formalized since the late-July arrivals, of which roughly 700 have been resolved, according to government figures. An estimated 10,000 of those who crossed on July 30-31 remain in Ceuta, some in informal housing or remote areas. Many others have returned to Morocco voluntarily or through other processes.

The asylum claims continue to be assessed individually by the Office of Asylum and Refuge. Rejection does not automatically result in immediate removal; applicants must be notified, and some may abscond or challenge decisions in court, though the share pursuing judicial appeals has been described as very low.

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House Democrat introduces bill seeking to cut ICE, CBP, replace DHS

House Democrat introduces bill seeking to cut ICE, CBP, replace DHS


by Ford McCracken 10/13/26 05:12 PM ET


Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.) introduced a bill Tuesday to overhaul U.S. immigration agencies, including replacing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a new “community-centered” department.

The “Reimagining Safety Act” would abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as well as dismantle DHS, replacing it with a new agency called the “Department of Community Safety.” The bill would preserve non-immigration functions of DHS, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Transportation Security Administration.

“Every person dead in detention, shot or killed by ICE and CBP, every neighbor deported to a third country, every family separated … is a reason DHS must be dismantled and something new must take its place,” Ramirez said in a statement.

Ramirez, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and a frequent ICE critic, has repeatedly called to abolish ICE and dismantle DHS in the past. After federal agents fatally shot two U.S. citizens as part of an immigration operation in Minneapolis in January, Ramirez marched alongside protesters in the city.

President Trump’s immigration agenda has become unpopular with voters, despite it being one of his strongest issues in the 2024 campaign. An AP-NORC poll released Oct. 1 found that just 39 percent of Americans approve of the president’s handling of immigration.

Trump allies have suggested Trump’s efforts to end illegal immigration to the country were successful, and that voters are not giving him credit for those wins. His critics argue his strict policies going after legal and illegal immigrants in the U.S. have turned off voters.

Some Democrats have avoided calls to abolish ICE entirely, though the idea did gain traction following those fatal shootings. A January Economist/YouGov poll found that more Americans supported abolishing ICE than opposed it, 46 percent to 43 percent.

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NYC Episcopal priest Flourish Klink sparks outrage for claiming Jesus is trans and God is nonbinary in outlandish sermon

Story by Nicholas McEntyre

A New York City Episcopal priest sparked outrage by claiming that Jesus Christ was transgender and that God is nonbinary — a belief once shared by seminarian and Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.

Father Flourish Klink, who is nonbinary and transgender, made the outlandish assertions during a recent sermon at Christ & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on the Upper West Side.

“God is nonbinary,” Klink startlingly exclaimed, according to a livestream clip shared on X Wednesday. “But I’m going to go further than that, and I’m going to say God is actually also trans.”

Father Flourish Klink, a nonbinary and transgender priest with the Episcopal Church, Diocese of New York, claimed Jesus is transgender and God is nonbinary during a recent sermon on the Upper West Side. X/The Dissenter

Klink, who prefers “they/elle/hen” pronouns, went on to describe how transgender people are given a gender by “folks based on what they see” when they are born — and used it as grounds to why “God is trans.”

“When we’re old enough, we realize that wasn’t right and we’re not, in our deepest selves, the gender that everyone thought we were. Reasonable working definition of a trans person, right?” Klink asked the congregants.

“When God, who – as we have established is nonbinary – was born in human form as our Lord Jesus Christ, Mary said, ‘Oh look, a baby boy.'”

Klink, who has a spouse and daughter, paused for a second before claiming, “God isn’t a boy, we have established this. God is beyond boy and girl.

“God was assigned a gender at birth, and later on it became clear that that gender wasn’t right.

“So if you’re gonna deny that God is trans, I think you’re going to be denying the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ and I have some notes about that,” Klink said.

Klink continued the sermon, alleging Jesus didn’t live the traditional life of a man from the first century by not getting married and instead chose to teach and engage with women in unusual ways — instead of the “traditionally masculine way.”

The priest used details from the Bible on how Jesus looked different after his resurrection as proof he was trans.

“There was something different about Jesus,” Klink said before admitting the Bible doesn’t directly say what was different.

“The Bible doesn’t tell us why it is that Jesus’ best friends, his disciples, the people who had walked with him to the end of his life, the people who had buried him in the tomb when it was politically difficult, who were committed to him still didn’t recognize Jesus for a good long time,” Klink added.

Klink, who prefers “they/elle/hen” pronouns, described how transgender people are given a gender by “folks based on what they see” when they are born, as basis for the claim “God is trans.” Instagram/fatherflourish

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Christians and World Leaders Gather in Kyiv to Pray

JILL NELSON IN KYIV, UKRAINE

More than 650 foreigners—including former US vice president Mike Pence—joined Ukraine’s National Prayer Breakfast.

48th Vice President of the United States Mike Pence speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast on August 23, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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Oksana Kravchuk emerged from her sleeping compartment on the train from Przemysl, Poland, to Kyiv, Ukraine, on August 22 and gazed out the window at the green pastures of her native homeland.

She hadn’t slept much during the 10-hour overnight train ride, even though she was tired after traveling from Seattle to Poland. Kravchuk had activated Ukraine’s Air Alert app, and its alarm sounded several times throughout the night to warn of possible attacks on Kyiv.

“It’s scary because of the bombings, but I know why I’m going,” said Kravchuk, who moved to the United States after Russia’s first invasion of Ukraine in 2014.

Kravchuk and her husband, Alex, are volunteer coordinators at Uniting for Ukrainian Kids, a Christian organization that brings the children of fallen Ukrainian soldiers to the United States for a three-week stay with host families to learn about the culture and attend a Christian camp. While in Ukraine, the couple was excited to make a surprise visit to the homes of two girls they had previously hosted.

They were also among more than 650 foreign guests from 17 countries who attended Ukraine’s third National Prayer Breakfast in Kyiv on August 23. Attendees began mingling in an outdoor courtyard at 8 a.m., greeting friends over coffee and pastries while classical music played in the background.

Illinois Mom Accused of Killing 2-Year-Old Son After Becoming ‘Invested’ in Lindsay Clancy Case

“This is a tragedy for the Walsh family, all of whom are mourning the loss of this child,” an attorney for Corie A. Walsh said in a statement
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Angel Saunders
Published on September 5, 2026 05:17AM EDT

Corie Walsh.Credit :
Will County Sheriff's Office

NEED TO KNOW

• Corie A. Walsh, 40, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett Walsh
• Walsh allegedly believed her son was the “anti-Christ” and had been following the Lindsay Clancy murder trial
• Her attorney claims she experienced a psychotic episode, and she remains in custody receiving medical treatment

An Illinois mother is accused of killing her toddler shortly after texting friends about Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial.

Corie A. Walsh, 40, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder on Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to online court records viewed by PEOPLE.

The charges are in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, Barrett Walsh, NBC Chicago, ABC 7 Chicago, and Fox News reported, citing court documents.

PEOPLE reached out to attorneys for Walsh, but did not immediately receive a response.

Something Strange Is Going On With Flock Safety Cameras

Something Strange Is Going On With Flock Safety Cameras

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Aug 30, 2026

Something strange is going on with Flock Safety cameras.

Flock’s automated license-plate readers have rapidly popped up across American roads, neighborhoods and parking lots…even playgrounds...creating a searchable database of where vehicles have been. As reports emerge of warrantless searches, police misuse and data sharing among thousands of organizations, public outrage has made Flock the national face of mass surveillance.

But what happens if every Flock camera disappears tomorrow? POOF gone?

In this video, we investigate Flock Safety’s expansion, the Fourth Amendment loophole behind license-plate tracking, police surveillance drones, gunshot-detection microphones, real-time crime centers and the competing companies waiting to replace Flock.

Because Flock may be the visible black box beside the road—but the surveillance network surrounding it is becoming harder to see.

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The Privilege of White: Why Only Seven Royal Women Are Allowed to Wear This Rare Color Before the Pope

Why some queens wear white and others must keep to black for papal audiences.

Mar 31, 2026 5:37 PM EDT

By Jennifer Mashuga

Key Points

• Most leaders meeting the Pope must wear modest, black attire following strict protocol.
• Only seven Catholic queens or princesses may wear white, via "il privilegio del bianco."
• Eligibility depends on royal status, Catholic tradition, and historical church ties.

When meeting the Pope, there are formal rules that most Presidents, First Ladies, Prime Ministers, and other heads of state follow, whether you’re Catholic or not. One of the most important things to consider for those who have the rare opportunity to meet the supreme pontiff most likely has to do with attire: what do you wear?

For most leaders or representatives, the protocol is simple: conservative, modest, black attire. For women, this is often a dress that falls below the knees and has full-length or three-quarters-length sleeves. A veil or mantilla is also worn. For men, a dark-colored suit and tie are expected. However, for a very small number of women — seven, to be exact — it’s all right to wear white, a color that is typically frowned upon in front of the Pope.

These seven women are Catholic queens and princesses who have been granted il privilegio del bianco (privilege of white), and are allowed to wear long-sleeved white dresses and an optional white veil or mantilla. These royal women include Queen Sofía and Queen Letizia of Spain; Queen Mathilde and Queen Paola of Belgium; Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg; Princess Charlene of Monaco; and Princess Marina of Savoy.

However, being a Catholic queen or princess isn’t enough to be given the rare privilege. They must also be a part of marriages or countries that are traditionally Catholic. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was raised as a Roman Catholic, and remains one to this day. But her husband, King Willem-Alexander, is Protestant, as is his family and their three children. Therefore, she is not allowed to wear white.

Another point that is taken into account is how far back the Queen or Princess’s country’s ties to the Catholic Church go. Spain‘s ties to Catholicism go far back, as do those of Belgium and Luxembourg. Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho and the Princess of Liechtenstein are both Catholic, but have not been granted the honor of wearing white by the Vatican.

On March 28, Pope Leo XIV visited Monaco, and many were quick to point out that Princess Charlene wasn’t the only royal wearing white; 11-year-old Princess Gabriella was, too. While chances are she will also be granted the same privilege as her mother when she’s an adult, for now, it’s just as likely that she was exercising her privilege of being a child.

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Pope Leo hat giveaway turns White Sox game into the church of baseball

CHICAGO (RNS) — After three terrible years, the White Sox are in the midst of a revival — with good young players and perhaps a little divine intervention. The team's best-known fan is Pope Leo XIV.

White Sox fans cheer while wearing Pope hats during "Pope Night," Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (Photo courtesy of the Chicago White Sox)

Bob Smietana

August 12, 2026 at 1:17 p.m. ET

CHICAGO (RNS) — On a hot August night on the South Side of Chicago, Rate Field, home of the White Sox, turned into a church of baseball, filled to capacity with true believers who sang, passed the peace, cheered on a celebrity nun and, of course, wore their pope hats.

Those hats, emblazoned with the Sox logo, were given to every fan who entered the park on Tuesday (Aug. 11). It was, according to team officials, the biggest promotional giveaway in White Sox history, with more than 40,000 pope hats given away. The night was a testimony to the resurgent White Sox, who appear to be playoff-bound after three years of losing 100 games a season, as well as to the appeal of Pope Leo XIV, a longtime fan of the team and Chicago native.

“It doesn’t matter your religion or your denomination,” said Brooks Boyer, chief revenue and marketing officer for the White Sox. “Everyone respects the pope. For us, it’s obviously fun that he is a White Sox fan.”

As soon as the gate opened, the park was flooded with fans, young and old, some with jerseys with the pope’s name on the back, many already wearing their pope hats. They stood in line for hot dogs or beers, where some greeted Sister Mary Jo Sobieck of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois, who was grabbing a hot dog before throwing out the first pitch.

Jaime Garcia and his wife were decked out in Sox garb and their new pope hats. Garcia, who is from the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side, grew up both Catholic and a Sox fan. He got off work early to get to the game.

Jaime Garcia attends the White Sox’s “Pope Night,” Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Chicago. (RNS photo/Bob Smietana)

“Got to get the hat,” he said. “Got to represent.”

New York Democrats Vote to Ban Mother and Father From State Law Replacing With Gestating Parent

Daily Beltway Jun 4, 2026 

 Jun 4, 2026  

New York Democrats have launched an unprecedented assault on traditional family language by passing legislation that would eliminate the words mother and father from all state law. The bill, which has cleared both chambers of the state legislature, now sits on Governor Kathy Hochul's desk awaiting her signature. If enacted, this radical measure would replace mother with gestating parent and father with non-gestating parent across every family court proceeding, domestic relations statute, and education code throughout the Empire State.

The legislation sailed through the New York State Senate this week after previously passing the Assembly, marking a significant victory for progressive lawmakers who have championed gender-neutral language in government documents. Proponents argue the change promotes inclusivity and recognizes diverse family structures in modern society. Critics, however, see this as yet another attack on traditional values and an erasure of biological reality from legal frameworks that have served families for generations. The bill would fundamentally alter how New York recognizes parenthood in legal contexts, affecting divorce proceedings, custody battles, adoption paperwork, birth certificates, and school enrollment documents.

Conservative advocates warn this represents a dangerous trend of ideology trumping common sense in state governance. The practical implications extend far beyond semantics. Medical professionals, legal experts, and family court judges would be required to adopt this new terminology despite its clinical awkwardness and departure from universally understood biological terms. The gestating parent designation explicitly centers pregnancy and childbirth as defining characteristics, while non-gestating parent creates a negative definition based on what someone did not do rather than their actual parental role.

Governor Hochul has remained publicly silent on whether she will sign the measure into law, though her administration has consistently aligned with progressive legislative priorities throughout her tenure. New York would join a small but growing number of jurisdictions implementing similar language policies in official government communications. The timing of this bill comes as parents across America increasingly push back against what they view as ideological overreach in schools and government institutions. This story represents a flashpoint in the broader cultural debate over gender, biology, and the role of government in shaping social norms through legislative mandates.

Hegseth's plan to screen military members for low testosterone...

Hegseth's plan to screen military members for low testosterone raises concern for doctors: "Not a performance drug"

By Kerry Breen

July 16, 2026 / 3:37 PM EDT / CBS News


A day after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that U.S. service members over the age of 30 will be annually screened for "testosterone deficiency," doctors are expressing skepticism of the program and its goals.

Hegseth said all service members over 30 will be screened as part of their regular health assessments, and that younger ones will have the option of being tested to ensure that they "have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best." If they are recommended for treatment, they'll have the option to receive testosterone replacement therapy.

Hegseth has commented frequently on the physical standards of the military, connecting appearance and masculinity to combat readiness. Hegseth did not say what the new policy might mean for female service members, and other details have not yet been announced.

Doctors flagged a range of concerns about the policy, which is likely to be costly to implement. National organizations including The Endocrine Society and the American College of Physicians recommend against general screenings for testosterone levels, which can fluctuate based on age, lifestyle and even the time of day.

"Testosterone in the normal range is not a performance drug," said Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News medical correspondent and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News. "For a man whose level is genuinely low, replacement can help libido and mood a little. It has not been shown to sharpen thinking, fix fatigue, or make a healthy 30-year-old a better soldier."
"No link to how masculine they are or feel or look"

Testosterone is a hormone naturally produced by the body. It helps maintain muscle and bone mass, and impacts mood and energy levels. It impacts libido and supports sperm production in men. But it isn't inherently linked to an increase in strength or capability, said Dr. Marcus Goncalves, director of the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at NYU Langone Health.

Mamdani forgot he’s just a mayor. The State Department had to remind him

Story by Anthony Maranise, Washington Examiner

Mamdani forgot he’s just a mayor. The State Department had to remind him

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration recently scheduled a meeting between his commissioner of international affairs and Iran’s U.N. ambassador. The meeting was only stopped after the State Department intervened and ordered it canceled.

Mamdani says he didn’t know about it. That is not a defense. It is an admission that either his office is freelancing foreign policy or he sees nothing wrong with it.

He is a city mayor. Nothing more. The fact that he leads the largest city in the country does not grant him authority to conduct diplomacy with a regime that actively works against U.S. interests. Foreign policy belongs to the federal government. Period.

Local officials exist to handle local problems: crime, transit, housing, and basic services. They do not get to insert themselves into matters of national security and international relations. When a mayor’s team attempts back-channel contact with Iran’s representative at the United Nations, it is not bold leadership. It is arrogant overreach.

This episode fits a pattern. Mamdani ran on a platform that treated the mayoralty as a platform for progressive ideology rather than competent local governance. Now, his administration has demonstrated the same confusion of roles in practice. While City Hall dabbles in foreign affairs that it has no business touching, New Yorkers continue to deal with failing infrastructure, strained public safety resources, and a city government that too often prioritizes symbolism over results.

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Air Force major arrested on Capitol steps during protest calling for Trump impeachment

By Cristina Stassis
Jul 2, 2026, 03:56 PM

U.S. Maj. Jason Watson was arrested by Capitol Police officers on June 1 after protesting for the impeachment of President Donald Trump on the House steps. (Video footage screenshot)


A U.S. Air Force major was arrested Wednesday for protesting alone on House steps as he called for the immediate impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump.

Maj. Jason Watson was arrested by Capitol Police officers at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time for demonstrating on the House steps without a sitting member of Congress, Capitol Police told Military Times. Watson, an active-duty service member with a military career dating over 20 years, walked halfway up the steps of the House to its chained railing to hold a sign that read “Impeach Convict Remove.”

Watson was first escorted to the bottom of the steps by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who then left the area, causing the officers to arrest Watson under 22-1307 Crowding, Obstructing and Incommoding.

“When the Member of Congress left the area, our officers gave the man lawful orders to stop the illegal demonstration, or he would be arrested,” the spokesperson said. “The man refused our lawful orders.”

The spokesperson highlighted that there are other areas on the Capitol where demonstrating is allowed.

Watson stoically stood wearing his uniform on the steps for roughly one minute before officers first approached him. Another minute later, he was again approached by an officer, who spoke to him briefly and was nodded at by Watson, as shown in video footage posted by Removal Coalition founder Jessica Denson, who organized the demonstration.

Over a minute later, Watson was approached for a third time. But this time, he quietly and peacefully placed his sign down and was arrested by Capitol Police before being escorted off the steps by multiple officers as protesters chants of “Who do you serve? Who do you protect?” rang clear.