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The spike also occurred after Iran’s new supreme leader insisted the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also called on Gulf Arab states to “shut down” U.S. bases.

Despite concerns over the struggling industry, the banking giant aims to increase its offering.

Brandon London sounds off on how Team USA avoided an embarrassing elimination from the World Baseball Classic after Italy’s dominant win over Mexico. STORY: https://trib.al/2QCIEe3 STORY: https://trib.al/NpNHYWv

Rupchand Simboo, 74, was arraigned late Wednesday on murder and concealment of human corpse charges after police linked him to a spate of grisly discoveries across Queens.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was reportedly given an ultimatum by his former fiancée before the two called off their wedding a month before it was set to take place.Sarah Jane Ramos had a “serious conversation” with Prescott in January about being monogamous for the sake of their family before the situation allegedly exploded during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties, Page Six reported Wednesday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRamos was reportedly aware that Prescott was allegedly talking to other women and using incognito mode on social media to communicate over the course of their relationship but wanted to stay because the two have two children together.Fox News Digital reached out to reps for Prescott and Ramos for comment.Ramos called off the wedding over his alleged “ongoing infidelity issues,” a source familiar with the situation told Page Six. Ramos reportedly believed that Prescott talked to other women during their relationship and stayed with him hoping he would change his ways.COWBOYS STAR, FIANCÉE END RELATIONSHIP MONTH BEFORE WEDDING: REPORTShe confronted Prescott with the allegations and the two decided to call off the wedding, according to the report. TMZ Sports reported things came to a head during their joint bachelor and bachelorette parties. Ramos posted photos from her party, and Prescott was not included.A rep for Ramos told People that the two were “heartbroken that they’re not getting married.””There wasn’t any rockiness in the lead up, and there was no big argument or blow up. It was a mutual decision,” the rep told the magazine.The two were engaged in October 2024.”They love their girls, and they’re committed to raising their children together in the most loving and positive way,” Ramos’ rep added. “It’s still shocking for them since this happened so recently, and they ask for privacy while they sort everything out.”Prescott and Ramos sent a joint note to their wedding guests announcing the cancellation of their wedding.”As many of you know, our wedding is currently scheduled to take place in Lake Como, Italy, on Friday April 10, 2026. It is with heavy hearts that we have made the very difficult decision to cancel our wedding,” the note read, according to TMZ Sports. “We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and we welcome your prayers.”Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Matthew Tkachuk, U.S. men’s hockey gold medalist and Florida Panthers star, brushed off criticism around the national team’s decision to visit President Donald Trump at the White House.Tkachuk appeared on “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” and touched on the criticism he and his teammates received over their celebration in the locker room and deciding to fly to Washington, D.C., to see Trump and attend his State of the Union address.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”For us, there’s gonna be criticism for everything we’ve done – all of the partying we’ve done, all the fun we’ve been having,” he said. “But we’ve earned the right to have the greatest time and the greatest celebration. Of course, one of the first invites we get is from the president in the locker room. It was the quickest ‘yes’ ever.”Tkachuk said the team would have gone to the White House no matter who was presiding over the country.TEAM USA HOCKEY STAR MATTHEW TKACHUK REVEALS WHETHER OLYMPIC GOLD TOPS STANLEY CUP WIN”It doesn’t matter who was president,” he continued. “We are getting invited as Team USA to go to the White House and represent the sport of hockey, represent USA hockey, be representatives of Americans. What an honor this is.”Not every member of the U.S. men’s hockey team went to the White House, as some cited constraints with resuming the NHL regular season as the playoffs neared.Tkachuk has been to the White House a few times since Trump began his second term in office. He and the Panthers celebrated their Stanley Cup title victories at the White House as well.Team USA defeated Canada in overtime to win the gold medal.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Two teenage girls at Lake Brantley High School in Seminole County, Florida, one of whom claims to be transgender, have been charged with attempted premeditated murder after authorities say one became obsessed with Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza and plotted to kill a male classmate in a bizarre “blood ritual” to bring him back to life.
Isabelle Aurelia Valdez, 15, who court documents and police reports identify as transgender and goes by the name “Jimmy,” allegedly stalked the victim for months because he reminded her of Lanza, the gunman who killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012 before taking his own life.
According to Altamonte Springs Police reports and court filings, Valdez planned to lure the boy into an upstairs bathroom during his second-period class, push him into a stall, slash his throat or stab him in the stomach, drink his blood, and place flowers on his body.
Valdez is said to have believed the act would create a “blood bond” that would resurrect Lanza.
Her 14-year-old best friend, Lois Lippert, allegedly helped by bringing flowers to school and sharpening the knife in the bathroom. The pair also gathered gloves, trash bags, wipes, cigarettes, and a lighter for the ritual.
The pair were busted when an anonymous tip was submitted through to a school safety tip line in January.
The next morning, on January 23, school officials and police pulled both girls from class.
Valdez handed over her backpack containing a large knife and the other items, along with a handwritten note to her parents.
In the note, Valdez wrote, “Dear Mama and Papa. I’m sorry for what I’m gonna do. Hopefully, you will find this paper. I want you guys to know none of this is your fault… Adam Lanza wanted it. I think it’s a fair and beautiful scene of devotion on my behalf.”
Valdez also mentioned hating people and called herself and others “disgusting.”
During the investigation, law enforcement found that Valdez had posted photos of the victim on a TikTok account titled “I Love Sandy Hook” and was already on the FBI’s radar for prior threats against the school.
After their arrest, the girls were placed together in the back of a patrol car, where their conversation was recorded without their knowledge. They joked about the plot, their mugshots, and potential prison time, according to a WFTV report.
“Valdez told Lippert that she was going to use makeup this morning for her mugshot, but she could not find anything. Valdez then said, ‘It’s over.’ Lippert replied, ‘Yea, it’s over. It doesn’t matter if you look good or not,’” prosecutors explained.
They also discussed getting “a minimum of four years,” laughed about the blood ritual, talked about spreading their story in the true crime community, and expressed hopes of being sent to a psych ward. Valdez later said in the recording, “I should have done it in the morning. He was right there, I was following behind him.”
Both of the teens have been charged as adults.
On Wednesday, Seminole County Circuit Judge held them without bond during a hearing.
Assistant State Attorney Domenick Leo told the court, “The plan was to grab the young man, push him into a stall, stab him or slice his throat. It was a desire to create a blood bond to bring the fellow back to life.”
Leo added, “I certainly understand that parents want their children home, but this is not the case.”
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First-time unemployment claims at 213,000 are little changed for a third straight week.