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WWE star Danhausen has been an eccentric delight since he joined the company and made his debut at the Elimination Chamber back in February.Danhausen has the knack for “cursing” his WWE opponents. Stars like Dominik Mysterio, Kit Wilson and The Miz have all felt the effects of Danhausen’s abilities, and it seems like the New York Mets are also suffering.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFormer WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz, a long-suffering Mets fan, told Danhausen earlier this week on social media that if he could lift the “curse” on the Mets, he would “do everything in my power to get his face on the side of a (WWE production) truck.”Danhausen said that Gewirtz had a deal and wanted to have his face on the truck immediately. However, it appears that deal has not come to fruition.WWE STAR KIT WILSON EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR CODY RHODES AFTER PAT MCAFEE PROMO, NO ANIMOSITY AFTER ‘TOXIC’ MOVE”I did un-curse the Mets. But it didn’t work because, I believe it was Brian Gewirtz who did not pay Danhausen. He did not send me my money so it did not take full effect,” Danhausen told Fox News Digital on Friday morning. “Once I have the money, perhaps it will actually work because right now it’s probably about a half of an un-cursing. It’s like a layaway situation.”Hours later, the Mets lost their ninth straight game to the Chicago Cubs 12-4.The Cubs dealt with the “Curse of the Billy Goat” for years before winning the World Series in 2016. It appears the Mets have to deal with the Danhausen curse, at least for now.Meanwhile, for Danhausen, he’s set for his first WrestleMania appearance in some capacity. Reports have indicated that he will have at least one segment with John Cena at WrestleMania 42.

More than three million people travel to undergo cosmetic surgery each year, statistics show – but the potential savings come at a cost.Most people opting to pursue this so-called “medical tourism” are chasing budget-friendly price tags. International surgeries, such as hair transplants in Turkey, can cost as little as $4,000–$5,000 compared to $20,000–$30,000 in the U.S., but often come with extreme risks, according to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian.DOCTORS WARN OF ‘LOOKSMAXXING’ DANGERS AFTER INFLUENCER’S LIVESTREAM EMERGENCYThe doctor recently joined Lisa Brady on the “The FOX News Rundown” podcast to discuss the rising trend of medical tourism. One of the biggest risks, she said, is the lack of safety regulations in popular destinations like Mexico and Turkey.As demand spikes in these medical tourism “mills,” there have been reports of non-medically trained staff performing procedures like hair transplants.”I’ve heard that they [international clinics] are even recruiting people who maybe were taxi drivers and then putting them through their own training program … to become hair transplant technicians,” Nazarian shared. “That’s how high the demand has become.”In the U.S., medical school graduates are granted a “physician and surgeon” license, which means doctors — including pediatricians or OB-GYNs — can legally perform cosmetic surgeries, even if they didn’t receive specialized training for those procedures during residency, Nazarian noted.WHAT IS BUTT MICRONEEDLING? BEHIND THE ‘DESPERATE’ PROCEDURE KELLY RIPA TRIEDInstead of pinching pennies, the doctor recommends paying whatever amount is necessary to ensure quality treatment.”People think of it as, you know, going to the mall … it’s surgery, and surgery has risks,” she said. “You need to be with someone who not only can perform a beautiful surgery, but who can handle possible complications well.””You need to ask them: ‘What was your residency training in? And if you wanted to, would you be allowed to do this procedure in a hospital?’”Aftercare is another critical factor in the success and safety of a cosmetic procedure, as the doctor emphasized that 20% of a surgical result depends on post-operative care.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThis can be difficult or even impossible to manage when a doctor is in a different time zone, she cautioned, or if the clinic disappears shortly after the procedure.Nazarian also discussed the importance of addressing the psychological component of plastic surgery, noting that no procedure will fix underlying unhappiness. The doctor said she uses screening questionnaires to ensure that patients are truly seeking self-improvement rather than a “cure” for deeper issues.”If you’re not already generally very content with your life, a knife in my hand is not going to bring you there,” Nazarian said.”The analogy I always give is you don’t want a paisley couch – you want a neutral couch and you can put paisley pillows on it,” she said, noting that a procedure should “make you look normal, God-given, athletic. And then you can change your clothes when the trends come and go.”TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZDr. Samuel Golpanian, MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, said he has also seen an increasing number of patients undergoing cosmetic procedures abroad, sometimes with “devastating consequences.””I’ve seen a wide range of complications, including infections, poor wound healing, significant scarring and tissue necrosis (skin death),” he told Fox News Digital. “These complications often lead to prolonged pain, ongoing medical problems, and significant additional costs to repair the damage.”CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESGolpanian said he’s treated patients who received unsafe or non-medical-grade injectable materials, which can lead to serious long-term health issues.”I’ve also seen damage to underlying structures, asymmetry and results that are extremely difficult — sometimes impossible — to correct.””That said, I’ve also seen some good outcomes, so it’s not all bad,” he noted. “The key is being extremely careful before embarking on this journey.”

President Trump on Friday will deliver remarks at a TPUSA event in Phoenix, Arizona.
Trump will join Erika Kirk for a “Build the Red Wall” event ahead of this year’s midterms.
Air Force One touched down in Phoenix at approximately 4:45 pm ET.
The President briefly spoke with reporters on the tarmac in Phoenix about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
“The blockade will end when the agreement is signed. As soon as the agreement gets signed, that’s when the blockade ends,” Trump told reporters.
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President Trump traveled out west on Thursday and made a stop in Las Vegas, Nevada
On Thursday President Trump traveled to Vegas to deliver a speech on his ‘No Tax on Tips’ policy.
I’m on Air Force One heading to Las Vegas and Arizona for Greetings and Speeches on NO TAX ON TIPS, a WINDFALL for our Great American Citizens.
I am watching one of the Least Attractive and Talented People on all of Television, Jessica Tarlov.
Her voice is so grating and terrible, I had to “turn her off!” Her Democrat soundbites are FAKE. She makes up “Poll Numbers,” and nobody challenges her, because she is so boring. I have among the best Poll Numbers I have ever had, and why shouldn’t I, ALL THE COUNTRY DOES IS WIN.
CNN had me at 100%, saying they never saw that before. GET HER OFF THE AIR, SHE IS BAD FOR OUR COUNTRY! I hear Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens are dying fast. Their numbers are terrible.
Nobody believes them anymore. They were FAKE MAGA, and now they’ve been exposed! President DJT

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Toronto Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles spoke to Forbes about his growth, his outlook on making an All-NBA Rookie team and how he has dealt with a thumb injury.

Social Security can offer an immediate financial cushion, but the short-term advantage of claiming at 62 can leave a lot of money on the table by the time you turn 70.
The decision of when to claim Social Security should come down to your specific situation, such as your other forms of income, savings, whether you plan to continue to work part-time and whether you have any debt. But for many married couples, it makes sense for at least one spouse to delay receiving their benefits. Here’s why.

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How waiting increases your benefits
You are eligible to claim Social Security as soon as you turn 62. But doing so reduces your maximum benefits, including survivor benefits your spouse could receive in the future. The amount you earn is based on how much you’ve earned throughout your life and when you retire — and the later you claim, the higher your benefit will be.
In 2026, the highest possible benefit you can receive if you claim Social Security at 62 is $2,969 per month, and that’s if you are earning the maximum amount. But if you wait until you reach full retirement age, which is 66 or 67, the maximum benefit would be $4,152 per month. If you wait until age 70, it’s $5,181 per month.
If both spouses claim their benefits early, they reduce their monthly household income. This is typically irreversible if you have been receiving Social Security checks for more than a year. (You can withdraw within a year but you’ll have to pay your benefits back; after that you can only suspend your benefits.)

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The dollars left on the table
Consider a best-case scenario in which both spouses qualify for the maximum benefit. If they tap Social Security at age 62, they will receive a total of $5,938 per month. Waiting until full retirement age yields $8,304 per month in combined benefits, while waiting until 70 produces $10,362 per month. In short, couples can receive thousands of dollars per month in extra income just by waiting a little longer to claim Social Security.
Before claiming Social Security, you should create an account on Social Security’s website and calculate personalized estimates for your benefit upon turning 62, reaching full retirement age and turning 70. That way, you know your exact numbers and how much money you will leave on the table if you take out Social Security when you are first eligible.
When claiming at 62 can make sense
Every person’s situation is unique and for some couples, it may make sense to claim at age 62. For example, some couples use what’s called the “split strategy” in which the lower-earning spouse claims earlier than the higher-earnings spouse so the higher-earnings spouse can lock in higher benefits while the couple lives off the lower-earning spouse’s benefits. Of course, sometimes you may not have a choice. People with health problems, little savings, a recent layoff or an urgent need for cash flow may need to claim benefits as soon as they can
Map out your Social Security strategy. If both spouses go to the Social Security website and see their calculated benefits based on when they claim benefits, they can strategically consider what makes the most sense for them.

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With the prospects of a resolution to the Iran war slowly growing more likely and the stock market having recovered all its losses from the conflict, investors are ready to put the events behind them. The question is what’s next. In some cases, the war highlighted longer-running trends that some strategists and money managers say can continue. In others, they’re looking for new trends. Here’s a look at five things for investors to watch, including gold, higher oil prices, and reshoring.https://www.morningstar.com/markets/what-war-us-stocks-push-back-toward-record-highsRisk-Reward Balance Improves for Stocks“Assuming there is a meaningful resolution in the Iran conflict and a normalization of the energy market, the economic and earnings backdrop is a healthy tailwind for markets,” wrote Mark Hackett, chief market strategist for Nationwide.On April 16, LPL Research updated its Tactical Asset Allocation guidance to be “modestly overweight equities and underweight fixed income.” They wrote: “Importantly, this adjustment builds on positioning decisions made well before volatility increased, rather than reacting to market stress after the fact. In our view, the recent increase in volatility has improved the prospective risk reward for taking incremental equity risk, allowing us to translate preparation into action while remaining within our established tactical framework.”Oil Prices Will Remain Higher for LongerThe Strait of Hormuz reopening on April 17 immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Still, analysts say the war has changed the outlook for oil, partly because so many energy production facilities have been damaged. The April Bank of America global fund manager survey shows investors forecast oil at $84 a barrel by the end of 2026. “Both inventory and capacity have been taken out of the market,” says Charles Shriver, who runs the T. Rowe Price Global Allocation, Balanced, and Spectrum Funds. Energy prices are ”likely not going to be at the level they were at the end of February. There will be a geopolitical risk premium.” Shriver continues: “You’re probably in the high $80s-$90s for energy, a level where it’s a headwind but not one that’s necessarily causes a recession. If you saw a dramatic negative turn, where you saw a spike in energy prices to $120 or $140, that could be a distinct headwind to growth.”A Refocus on Energy Efficiency and RenewablesElevated oil prices mean energy efficiency will grow even more important. In the first quarter, top performers in the separate accounts run by HIP Investors, a sustainably focused investment advisor, included Trane Technologies TT and Johnson Controls JCI. Both are energy efficiency plays that yield close to the market. “Natural resource efficiency and using less energy are important until the cost implication of spiking energy prices becomes less,” explains HIP CEO Paul Herman.At the same time, rising demand for data centers and electrification has bolstered renewable energy stocks. Mark Hulbert of Callaway Climate Insights says alternative energy may outperform, even if they lagged traditional energy stocks during the war. Renewable energy is cost-competitive with conventional generation, according to a 2025 study by Lazard. The study found that solar energy costs $81-$217 per megawatt hour, compared with $149-$251 for gas-fired generation. “Sustainable energy companies also are benefiting from the supply disruptions caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and corresponding volatility of fossil fuel prices,” Hulbert wrote on April 15. “Even if the Strait were opened immediately and the price of oil returned to its prewar level, recent hostilities have dramatically reminded us that sustainable energy’s production isn’t dependent on the vagaries of global geopolitics and whims of world leaders.”Gold Could Stage a ReboundGold—currently sharply lower than its all-time high—could revive, according to investment manager VanEck. Gold spot prices peaked on Jan. 28 at $5,589 per ounce, then plunged, seesawing during the war. Since the market bottomed on March 30, gold is up 6.7% to a recent $4,790 per ounce. VanEck thinks gold will march higher because greater war-related spending will boost inflation. “The biggest outcome is not oil-related; it’s fiscal,” explains VanEck CEO Jan van Eck. “I was yelling and screaming with [the US budget] deficit at 6.4% of GDP in fiscal 2024. Now you can see you’re catapulted into the worst print in US history.”Indeed, as oil rose, VanEck’s multi-asset portfolios began reducing exposure to oil and increasing exposure to gold. David Schassler, head of multi-asset solutions at VanEck, says: “The market is being very complacent because it is assuming a quick resolution. But if you study historical conflicts, the base case is a slow burn, they’re always more expensive, they take more time … Have the catalysts [for gold] changed? They’ve gotten worse.”Reshoring Will Happen as a Matter of National Security“We view the war as being one more symptom of this trend of deglobalization,” says Richard Bernstein, global head of macro investing at Janus Henderson. “There are lots of different symptoms. Tariffs are one. Wars are another.” He believes this trend will cause more inflation than people expect.Schlasser expects more companies to invest in reshoring, reindustrialization, and deglobalization. This isn’t new; vulnerable supply chains emerged as a theme during the covid-19 pandemic. “The war reminds us of that,” he says. “Reshoring will happen as [a] function of national security. It’s a necessity.” Schlasser’s model portfolios invest in the theme using the VanEck Real Assets ETF RAAX, which “has exposure to critical raw inputs, such as energy, copper and silver, and infrastructure development companies.” Its holdings include VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF PIT, which owns energy, precious metals, and industrial metals futures contracts. VanEck Real Assets was up 16.5% in the first quarter, versus a 4.2% gain for the Morningstar US Market index.

Pro-Hamas protests at universities around the country exposed the hidden organizers who are buying the tents, printing the signs, and in many cases, paying professional protesters to incite and radicalize students. Various campus student groups and pro-Palestinian organizations receive funding from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which also pay for their students to attend American schools. But there are other, even more troubling funders of student activism and campus unrest. Most prominent among them? The Chinese Communist Party. The most recent episode of The Drill Down explores the hidden hand of Beijing in the campus upheavals.

A new report by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has validated a key claim in Peter Schweizer’s latest book, Blood Money – finding persuasive evidence that China has been subsidizing the manufacturing and exporting of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals and other synthetic narcotics through tax rebates and other means. Schweizer welcomed the validation of his book’s central theme –that Communist China is at war with the United States, poisoning American youth with fentanyl, American minds with TikTok, American streets with automatic weapons, and American health with engineered viruses like COVID-19.

The Biden administration is using federal government resources, and taxpayer money, to conduct the sort of mudslinging that has traditionally been done by political campaigns. The tactic is known as “lawfare.” That’s the focus of the most recent episode of The Drill Down, where hosts Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers go into the weeds to show how the Biden administration is coordinating all four of the legal prosecutions against Biden’s opponent in the November presidential election, former President Donald Trump.

Joining Peter and Eric on the Drill Down podcast, Justice responded to recent statistics showing the average rate of chronic absenteeism from school nationwide has risen from a pre-pandemic level of 15% to 26% last year. This means missing at least 10 percent of a school year, or about 18 days, for any reason.