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If I were to ask you to describe Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney in one word, your response would likely hinge almost entirely on how far back your memory goes when it comes to watching college football.If you’re fairly new to the sport, you would probably use words like “washed” or “cooked” or even “fired” given his performance relative to expectations since the turn of the decade.Fans who have been around for a while longer and know why those expectations exist at Clemson would opt to use words like “legend” or “champion.”‘HOT SEAT RANKINGS’ FOR ALL 16 SEC COACHES AS BEGINNING OF 2026 COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON DRAWS NEARERHowever, if you’re an older college football fan and happen to remember the Tigers pre Dabo, you’d use words like “god” or “untouchable.”This is because you would be painfully aware of where Clemson was as a program in the years leading up to Swinney’s arrival.Sure, the Tigers have a national championship from the early 80s, but outside of that, no one was counting Clemson as a blue blood in the three decades before Dabo donned the tiger paw-crested polo.CURT CIGNETTI REVEALS HOW WORKING FOR NICK SABAN CHANGED EVERYTHING: ‘EVERY DAY WAS 4TH-AND-1’From 1990-2008, the Tigers finished a season ranked inside the AP top-10 just once, as coaches like Tommy West and Tommy Bowden produced middling results year after year.Enter Swinney, who, after becoming the full-time coach in 2009, has a robust 180-47 record, seven AP top-ten finishes, a remarkable nine ACC championships, and two national titles to his name.All of that is to say, Dabo Swinney is Clemson football.THREE INTRIGUING QUARTERBACK BATTLES TO WATCH DURING COLLEGE FOOTBALL OFFSEASON CAMPSBut after a disappointing 2025 season in which the Tigers went from top-five preseason Playoff darlings to Pinstripe Bowl losers, is the clock ticking for the winningest coach in ACC football history?It’s been well documented that Swinney is rather resistant to change in the world of college football, particularly when it comes to NIL and the transfer portal, both of which are seen as essential to competing in today’s day and age.You could make the argument that Dabo’s unwillingness to embrace modernity has put Clemson a step behind the elites of college football, but the Tigers just won an ACC Championship and were in the College Football Playoff two years ago.The question then becomes, is that good enough?Is getting an invite to the dance but never being dangerous enough to win the whole thing acceptable now that Swinney himself has ratcheted up the expectations in western South Carolina?That remains to be seen. The natives are restless, but as far as I (or anyone else, for that matter) can tell, leadership doesn’t seem to be in a big rush to show Dabo the door.That brings us to this coming season.What will 2026 look like for the Tigers and what is a “safe” year for Swinney?Contrary to what they showed last season, I think Clemson will have a big bounce back year this season.As long as they get the quarterback decision right (and that’s a big “if”), the Tigers have weapons like TJ Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. to field a dynamic offense.We talked about Swinney’s affinity for familiarity in the face of change, so he will likely be thrilled to see an old friend in Chad Morris back on the headset as Clemson’s offensive coordinator.Morris was the OC for the Tigers from 2011-2014, which is right around the time the program started ascending, so maybe a familiar face from the glory days is just what Dabo needs to right the ship.There is talent to be found all over this roster, but that’s never been the issue.I think Swinney and the Tigers will relish in the fact that no one is talking about them this offseason.Leading up to the 2025 season, Clemson and Swinney were expected to compete for a national title, and they crumbled beneath the weight of their own goals.This year’s squad is similarly talented, but will be flying under the radar, and that could be a blessing.The schedule is a mixed bag, though, as the Tigers open up with their fellow striped-cat brethren in LSU.Outside of that game and a home contest against Miami, though, the slate for 2026 looks more than manageable.Clemson will be the more talented team in almost all of their match ups, save for the two aforementioned games against LSU and Miami, so 9-3 or 10-2 is absolutely within reach.That kind of year would easily buy Swinney some more time, but based on everything we’ve discussed, I’m not sure he even needs it.Never say never, but I truly believe Dabo Swinney has the closest thing to a “lifetime contract” at Clemson that you’ll see in modern sports.Swinney has done everything he can to turn the Tigers into a traditional power in college football, so when the time comes for Dabo to call it quits, he will likely be doing so on his own schedule.I don’t know if Clemson will ever achieve the heights they reached in the 2010s with Swinney at the helm again.For now, eight to ten wins and an occasional CFP berth might be the ceiling until Swinney decides to call it quits.Or maybe the pendulum swings back the other direction with regard to NIL and the transfer portal, and Dabo looks like a genius playing the long game.Either way, Dabo Swinney likely isn’t going anywhere, this year or beyond.Clemson fans will have to accept that and, in the meantime, appreciate everything the man has done for your program.It will be a long time before another coach like him comes along.

Religious liberty attorneys secured a legal victory for therapists who treat children struggling with gender confusion.
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty secured a permanent order on Thursday from U.S. District Judge Jane Beckering requiring Michigan to stop enforcing its 2023 law that barred counselors from engaging in talk therapy aimed at helping children struggling with gender dysphoria, according to a press release by the legal organization. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in March that similar treatments are protected by the First Amendment.
Democratic Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
“Michigan’s crackdown on talk therapy pushed children with gender dysphoria toward harmful, irreversible drugs and surgeries; the harms of these procedures are so serious that 26 states and at least five European countries have banned or significantly restricted them,” Becket senior counsel Luke Goodrich — who served as the counselors’ lead attorney — told the DCNF. “Thankfully, the Constitution stopped Michigan’s attack on free speech, religious liberty, and children in need.”
Goodrich said he wasn’t surprised that Michigan backed down, stating that the First Amendment “clearly protects conversations between counselors and their clients, and Michigan had no constitutional basis for silencing them.”
“The court’s order protects every licensed Michigan professional who practices talk therapy, not just the counselors who brought this case. It’s a major victory for kids, counselors, and common sense,” Goodrich added.

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From Nazi Tats To Kissing Cousins: Maine Democrats Go Full Jerry Springer

In the span of a few weeks, Maine Democrats replaced their U.S. Senate nominee amid a cascade of personal controversies, with a guy who’s been banging his 2nd cousin for years. 

Platner’s Collapse

Graham Platner, a Marine Corps veteran and oyster farmer, had emerged as a progressive populist challenger to five-term Republican Sen. Susan Collins. He secured the Democratic nomination in June 2026 despite a string of earlier controversies that included inflammatory Reddit posts, reports of sexually explicit texts sent to women while married, and a chest tattoo resembling the Totenkopf (a skull-and-crossbones emblem associated with Nazi SS units and concentration camp guards).

Platner said he got the tattoo in 2007 while drinking on leave in Croatia with fellow Marines and claimed he did not know its Nazi associations until the campaign. Multiple former romantic partners disputed that account, saying he had referred to it as “my Totenkopf” years earlier. Exes also described patterns of rough physical behavior, crude comments about women, and fantasies involving dominance through rape.

The decisive blow came in early July 2026, when a former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot, alleged that Platner had sexually assaulted her in late 2021 while intoxicated. Platner denied the claim, calling it false. Facing pressure from party leaders and the withdrawal of key support, he suspended his campaign and formally withdrew, clearing the way for a replacement under Maine party rules.

Enter Troy Jackson

Maine Democrats moved quickly. On July 25, 2026, they selected Troy Jackson, a fifth-generation logger from the remote Allagash area in the St. John Valley, former state Senate president, and progressive with strong union ties. Jackson had previously run for governor with support from Sen. Bernie Sanders and positioned himself as a working-class alternative. He won the special nominating process decisively and now faces Collins in a race that could influence Senate control.

Within days of Jackson’s formal selection, independent reporting from The Maine Wire (followed by national coverage in the New York Post and Daily Wire) revealed that his longtime partner, Lana Pelletier – his high school sweetheart and the mother of his two adult sons, Chace and Camden – is his second cousin by blood.

Genealogical records and local knowledge show they share great-grandparents Thomas Pelletier and Edith Thibodeau:

Jackson’s maternal grandmother (Albertine Pelletier O’Leary) and Pelletier’s paternal grandfather (Louis A. Pelletier Sr.) were siblings.
This makes Jackson’s mother (Colleen McBreairty) and Pelletier’s father (Louis “Louie” Pelletier Jr.) first cousins.
Therefore, Troy Jackson and Lana Pelletier are second cousins.
Via @SteveRob

 Oh… 

When your debate partner says he wants to introduce you to his wife and cousin but there’s only one person with him…. pic.twitter.com/9bqUuovFbs
— Magills (@magills_) July 31, 2026
The pair has been together for decades, raised two sons (who are simultaneously third cousins), and never obtained a marriage license. Jackson has sometimes referred to Pelletier as his wife in older materials but more often as his partner; she works as a clinical care specialist for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. The relationship has been an open secret in the small, isolated Allagash community for years.

Second-cousin relationships and marriage are legal under Maine law with no special restrictions (unlike first-cousin unions, which face additional requirements). Genetic experts generally view the increased risk of inherited disorders as negligible compared with the general population. Such pairings are not unheard of in sparsely populated rural areas with limited dating pools and deep family interconnections.

Political Optics

The sequence was immediate and unsubtle. Critics and online commentators framed it as Democrats trading one set of personal liabilities – allegations of abusive behavior toward women and a Nazi-linked tattoo – for a nominee whose domestic life involves a blood relative of the second-cousin variety.

Just caught up with Troy Jackson in DC — asked him for some dating advice since he apparently knew the right places to take his cousin
📷 @townhallcom’s @storm_paglia pic.twitter.com/PbmdKOaR6B
— Matthew Foldi (@MatthewFoldi) July 31, 2026
Defenders noted that nothing illegal occurred, that the relationship predates Jackson’s political career by decades, and that focusing on it distracts from policy differences with Collins.

Jackson has built his brand on authentic North Woods working-class roots. The revelation does not change the formal legality of his long-term partnership, nor does it involve any allegation of non-consent or criminality. It does, however, underscore how personal histories – whether tattoos, relationship conduct, or family trees – can rapidly dominate a high-stakes Senate race once they surface.

Tyler Durden
Fri, 07/31/2026 – 16:40

America’s biggest obstacle in the technology race with China may no be Beijing, but growing resistance to new data centers and the power needed to run them, according to Palantir’s chief technology officer.”The proximate issues are definitely going to be power and backlash against data centers,” Shyam Sankar said in an interview with Fox News Digital at Palantir’s American Builder Summit.Sankar, whose company builds software for the Pentagon, intelligence agencies and major manufacturers, argued the U.S. risks slowing its own technological progress more than falling behind Beijing.”The only threat to AI generating prosperity for America is suicide, not homicide.”The U.S. and China are pouring billions into the race to dominate artificial intelligence, viewing the technology as central to economic growth, military power and geopolitical influence. Winning that race depends on an enormous buildout of data centers, power generation and transmission infrastructure to support increasingly capable systems. But those projects have drawn growing resistance from communities worried about electricity demand, water use and whether the benefits will outweigh the costs.LEADING ECONOMIST WARNS OF RISE OF ‘GEN Z AFFORDABILITY SOCIALISM’Companies have raced to build new data centers to support a wave of new computing infrastructure, fueling a nationwide expansion that has also sparked growing local opposition. The issue has spilled into the 2026 midterm campaigns, with candidates in battleground states such as Pennsylvania running ads focused on the economic and environmental effects of the projects.Residents have raised concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, noise, traffic and whether utility customers will ultimately bear the cost of expanding the power grid. Some projects have been delayed or canceled, while lawmakers in several states have proposed restrictions or moratoriums on new facilities.THE WAR ON DATA CENTERS JEOPARDIZES OUR ECONOMY AND NATIONAL SECURITYSome developers have responded by pairing new data centers with dedicated power generation rather than relying entirely on the electric grid.Sankar argues those debates risk slowing the industrial gains the technology can already deliver. He pointed to one submarine-parts manufacturer that cut production planning from two weeks to less than an hour, freeing enough capacity to add a third shift.”There is no one on that shift who thinks, ‘Hey, I got my job because of AI,’ but that’s actually what happened,” he said.The summit itself appeared designed to counter one of the AI industry’s biggest public relations challenges: fears that the technology will replace jobs. Rather than showcasing increasingly capable AI models, Palantir filled the stage with factory workers, healthcare workers and military personnel demonstrating software they had built to solve problems in their own workplaces.Sankar argued the AI industry has become overly focused on pursuing artificial general intelligence, or AGI, rather than deploying today’s AI systems across the economy.Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, refers to a still-theoretical system capable of performing a broad range of intellectual tasks at or beyond human level, rather than excelling mainly at narrower tasks such as writing, coding or image analysis.He compared the current moment to the early days of electricity, arguing that while the technology already exists, businesses have yet to reorganize themselves around it.”The AI we have is powerful enough that it should have created more prosperity and value,” he said. “The only reason it hasn’t yet is not a failing of the technology, it’s a lack of our national will to push and invest in diffusing the technology through our economy.””We shouldn’t lose the plot in pining away for a machine god,” he added.The summit brought together a cohort of Palantir’s American Tech Fellowship, where workers from industries including manufacturing, healthcare and defense demonstrated AI applications they had built for use in their jobs.The demonstrations were intended to illustrate Sankar’s contention: that AI will make workers more productive than ever rather than replace them.That runs against much of the public sentiment, where workers across industries have begun to wonder how long until their jobs will be done by a machine.FOX NEWS POLL: MOVE OVER BIG BROTHER, VOTERS SEE BIG TECH AS GREATER THREAT TO US”How many people have actually, at the front line, have experienced AI and how it’s changed their job versus how many people are imbibing the fear-mongering from the social media feed, which is partially a Chinese Psyop as well.”

Former Navy SEAL and Discovery Channel host Joel Lambert says Americans preparing for an emergency should forget the Hollywood fantasy of grabbing a backpack and disappearing into the wilderness.Instead, they should start by making sure they can survive inside their own homes.Lambert, author of “A Navy SEAL’s Bug-In Guide: How to Turn Your House into the Safest Place on Earth,” joined OutKick’s “Tomi Lahren is Fearless” this week to discuss emergency preparedness, wilderness survival and what television survival shows get right — and wrong.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKWhile Lambert said he is optimistic about humanity’s future, he also warned that getting there could involve serious uncertainty.”I think we’re heading toward a brave new world in a good way,” Lambert said. “I think we’re in the fourth turning, and we’re moving into a golden age in the world and humanity. However, that’s going to be a bumpy ride.”That makes self-sufficiency especially important, he said, whether the disruption comes from war, political instability, a natural disaster or a widespread power outage.Lambert’s advice is not built around one miracle tool or expensive piece of tactical gear. He said families should instead prepare for a scenario in which ordinary services and supplies are unavailable for an extended period.”I think you need to be prepared for a, say, six-to-eight-week scenario where you’re not able to get prescriptions,” Lambert said. “You’re not able to get medications. You’re not able to get grocery store runs, or they might be limited, or water issues or power issues.”That means having enough essentials to get every member of the household through several weeks without relying on a last-minute grocery run.And sure, six to eight weeks of emergency supplies might sound a little alarmist — maybe borderline doomsday prep-y. But you don’t have to be staring down Armageddon or nuclear annihilation for those supplies to come in handy.A hurricane, major snowstorm, flood or city-wide power outage can disrupt access to food, clean water, medication, electricity or cell service. These things happen all the time.Lambert grouped human needs into five basic categories: shelter, water, food, communication and navigation.”Shelter, water, food, which are the most important in that order, and then communications and navigation,” he said.Communication could include anything that allows a person to receive or transmit information, from a cell phone to a signal fire. Navigation means having the ability to travel safely and know where you are even when modern technology or infrastructure is unavailable.The key, Lambert said, is to prepare before an emergency arrives.”Get your house in order,” he said. “Make sure that you have some food to get yourself through, you know, several weeks of uncertainty.”Lambert also offered a reality check for viewers who think watching survival television has prepared them for the real thing.He described CBS’ “Survivor” as more of an elimination competition than a true survival program and acknowledged that even legitimate outdoor shows must make concessions for television production.Lambert hosted Discovery’s “Lone Target,” also released internationally as “Manhunt,” which followed him as he attempted to evade military and law-enforcement tracking units in remote environments.”When I started doing survival shows on Discovery Channel, I did not want to be a fake survival show,” Lambert said. “I’m like, I just got out of the SEAL team. So I’m like, ‘if I’m going to do this, I’m gonna do it real.’”Some high-risk portions, such as parachute jumps, were filmed separately so an injury would not derail an entire production. Lambert said the actual pursuits, however, were genuine.”Everything that happened from the time I inserted ‘til the time I got extracted was real,” he said.He recalled an episode filmed in Africa in which he continued moving through an area where lions were hunting, despite the crew attempting to stop him.Lambert said he encountered lions that had recently made a kill and realized he “could really literally die in the African bush doing the show.”Still, he continued.”It’s better to finish and die than quit and live,” Lambert said.Spoken like a true Navy SEAL.Fortunately, the average person is far more likely to face a power outage, storm or water disruption than a team of trackers and hungry lions.For ordinary wilderness situations, Lambert recommended remembering the “rule of threes.” A person can generally survive approximately three hours without shelter in harsh conditions, three days without water and three weeks without food.That order matters.”Everyone always tends to go to food immediately, just because that’s what we all think of, but you can go a long time without food,” Lambert said.Asked whether someone should drink directly from a creek or another natural water source, Lambert said the circumstances will always dictate the decision. But whenever possible, the water should be purified.”In the wild, you always need to purify your water just ’cause you just don’t know,” he said. “You can find the most beautiful mountain stream that’s just clear and perfect, and you don’t know a mile up there’s a dead buck or something laying in the middle of the stream.”WOULD THIS SURVIVAL POD MAKE YOU FEEL SAFER?Lambert recommended carrying a portable filtration straw or hand pump, along with iodine or chlorine tablets. Those inexpensive tools can dramatically reduce the risk of becoming sick from contaminated water.Fire is another versatile survival tool. Given a choice between hunting equipment, a tarp or a ferro rod in a tropical jungle, Lambert said he would likely choose the ability to make fire.”Fire is shelter,” he said. “It protects your corporeal body from the elements. You can purify water, you can cook food, you can signal with fire, you keep warm.”The lesson running through Lambert’s advice is that survival is rarely about possessing one flashy item or a singular strategy. The environment, weather and immediate threat should determine the next move.But for most Americans, Lambert explained, the first move is much simpler. Build a reserve of food, clean water, necessary medication and basic emergency equipment before you need them.Because when the alarms are already blaring, it may be too late to start getting the house in order.Follow OutKick Outdoors on Instagram and TikTok!

Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) announced Thursday that it is permanently closing three health centers across the state, pointing to a sharp decline in federal funding and Medicaid reimbursement restrictions pushed by national Republicans.The organization will close facilities in Lansing, Livonia and Warren. None of the three locations provided procedural abortions.”Republicans in Congress have now demonstrated that they are willing to block Medicaid reimbursement for Planned Parenthood patients, and the Trump administration has proposed eliminating the Title X family planning program altogether,” Planned Parenthood of Michigan President and CEO Paula Thornton Greear said in a statement.COALITION OF 25 STATES SUES TRUMP ADMIN OVER MEDICAID WORK RULE DESIGNED TO PREVENT FRAUDAccording to the organization, the closures follow a $4.2 million drop in patient care reimbursements and federal family planning grants compared to the previous fiscal year. Additionally, the affiliate reported carrying an unsustainable $5.6 million in uncompensated and undercompensated care.PPMI said the decision came after a comprehensive evaluation of its statewide network, following earlier cost-cutting measures that included eliminating administrative and non-clinical roles to prioritize direct patient care.Planned Parenthood officials warned that reproductive health care providers across the Midwest face similar financial strains due to chronic underfunding, shifting state and federal Medicaid rules, and rising operational costs.Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Director of State Affairs Sue Liebel told Fox News Digital, “Michiganders deserve far better than Planned Parenthood for their hard-earned tax dollars. Not only is Planned Parenthood America’s biggest killer of babies in the womb, it is also known for botching procedures, killing or severely injuring women and girls in Michigan and nationwide.””All three of the closed facilities exclusively sold dangerous abortion drugs, which are a more profitable method for the abortion industry, but have been found to inflict serious adverse effects like hemorrhage, infection and sepsis in as many as 11% of women who take them,” Liebel added. “For every Planned Parenthood facility in Michigan, there are at least 20 community health centers offering women’s healthcare that are ready to welcome and truly serve low-income and other patients.”EXCLUSIVE: PENCE WARNS GOP ‘MUST DELIVER,’ OR PLANNED PARENTHOOD GETS TAXPAYER CASH ON FOURTH OF JULY DEADLINEThornton Greear signaled potential restructuring earlier this year after federal policy changes restricted Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid eligibility and Title X allocations.”We have to reshape how we deliver care so Planned Parenthood of Michigan can continue serving patients for generations to come,” Thornton Greear said. “That means concentrating our resources at regional access points and procedural sites and continuing to expand virtual care across Michigan. These are painful decisions, but they are strategic decisions grounded in where we can preserve access for the greatest number of patients.”The closures stem from federal legislation signed into law last year that restricts federal funds — including Medicaid reimbursements — from going to organizations that perform abortions. Under the provision, Medicaid reimbursements are barred for providers that receive more than $800,000 in Medicaid funds and offer certain abortion services.EXCLUSIVE: PLANNED PARENTHOOD SET FOR MASSIVE TAXPAYER WINDFALL IF SENATE FAILS TO ACTWhile federal law has long prohibited taxpayer dollars from directly funding abortion services in most cases under the Hyde Amendment, Planned Parenthood leaders argue the newer restrictions target their broader family planning and preventive health operations.In February, Planned Parenthood voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit challenging the administration’s Medicaid funding restriction. Despite the legal setback, organization leaders pledged to consolidate services into regional hubs and expand telehealth offerings statewide.

State fair season is underway, and the right gear can make a long day of rides, games and fried food much more comfortable. Pack these must-have essentials, from portable neck fans and comfortable Skechers sneakers to foldable wagons that carry everything you need.Since many state fairs take place during hot summer weather, you need ways to stay cool while having fun. Original price: $33.99The 78 air outlets on this portable neck fan provide a steady flow of air to help you stay cool at the fair. The battery stays charged for up to 16 hours, and the fan runs quietly, so you can still hear what’s happening around you.  READ MORE: 17 Amazon finds under $25 that solve everyday problemsOriginal price: $16.99Wet these cooling towels, give them a quick shake and wrap one around your neck for instant relief. They stay cool for about 3 hours and come with a case and carabiner that clips easily to your bag. The stainless steel insulation of this Yeti water bottle keeps drinks cold for hours, making it easier to stay hydrated. The large size means fewer refills and the built-in handle lets you easily clip it to your backpack or wagon.These essentials help you stay comfortable while exploring the fairgrounds. Original price: $74.95Quality sneakers are a non-negotiable for long fair days and Skechers fit the bill. The thicker tread gives you better traction, helping prevent your feet from aching, and the leather and mesh allow airflow, stopping sweat buildup. This style is also available in women’s sizing.READ MORE: Expert-recommended shoes to help with plantar fasciitis, starting at $75A quick swipe of anti-blister balm on your heels stops blisters from forming. The formula contains plant-derived ingredients that help with friction without leaving a greasy residue behind. This compression socks two-pack helps improve blood flow while adding heel cushioning to help prevent blisters. The moisture-wicking fabric keeps your feet dry, and the extra arch support makes long days walking to different stalls more comfortable.Keep your phone charged and protected for mobile payments, photos and videos. Original price: $24.99Compact enough to throw in your bag, this mini power bank is ready whenever your phone starts running low on battery. The attached strap doubles as a charging cable for convenience.READ MORE: Get ready for storm season with generators and power banks up to 55% offOriginal price: $19.99Charge your devices before you get to the fair with this retractable car charger. The cords automatically retract into the main box, so you don’t have to worry about clutter or tangled wires. It includes a USB-C and USB-A cord, plus two additional ports that support your own cables. A waterproof phone lanyard protects your phone from rain and keeps it out of your pockets. The clear case lets you use the touchscreen without removing your phone, and it fits most phone models.If you plan to bring kids to the fair, a foldable wagon and cooler keep drinks and snacks at the ready. Original price: $59.99Cart around everyone’s belongings with a foldable wagon. This one expands and holds up to 220 pounds, then folds and stores easily in your trunk. Original price: $19.99Add a fan to your stroller or wagon to cool down quickly. The bendable arms mold to any surface, staying put even when the road gets a little bumpy. The rechargeable battery lasts for 2.5 to 10 hours, depending on how high the fan runs. Original price: $36.99Fair food and drink costs add up fast. If allowed, fill this backpack cooler with snacks and drinks to save a few bucks. A thick layer of insulated foam seals in the cold for up to 10 hours. When the weather turns, stay dry with these finds. Original price: $31.99Pack this portable rain jacket for an extra layer of protection. The waterproof and windproof fabric helps protect against rain and wind, but is lightweight enough that you won’t overheat. READ MORE: Stay dry with these rainy day essentials, starting at just $15Original price: $17.99A mini umbrella takes up less space than a full-size one, making it easy to stash in your fair bag. This one comes in a handful of colors. Wear a sun hat to protect yourself from UV rays and rain on unpredictable summer days. The breathable, quick-drying fabric won’t leave you sweaty, while the neck flap prevents sunburns. Keep your essentials close and leave room for all your fair finds with these bags.Original price: $21.99These totes fold into a compact square and expand into a full size that can hold drinks, snacks and any fair treats. With a six-pack, everyone in the family can get their own bag. Original price: $24.99Stay organized on the go with this crossbody bag. It has separate compartments for tablets, extra clothes, a pair of headphones and more. Two mesh side pockets give you space for multiple water bottles.For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/dealsA belt bag helps you travel light without sacrificing easy access to your belongings. It’s wide enough to accommodate most phones, with room for cash and keys. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today.

It’s getting harder and harder to recruit players in the NIL era, and one way to do that is by pulling out all the stops with your program’s facilities.In recent years, there’s been something of an arms race as programs try to cook up the biggest and baddest training facilities that college football has to offer.Now, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish might be taking over the top spot because their new training facility looks more like where the Avengers go about their daily business than a football facility.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEIt’s called the Jack and Kathy Shields Family Hall, and it’s nothing short of incredible.I mean, if I had a son, I’d be getting up from my desk right now, going up to his room and saying, “Put down ‘Fortnite,’ we’re going out in the backyard to run drills. Here’s a post-workout shake for after…”He’d ask me why — and remind me that we live in a townhouse and don’t have a backyard — and I’d just show him this video.INDIANA COACH CURT CIGNETTI BECOMES UNSTOPPABLE THANKS TO LATEST DEVELOPMENT ON RECRUITING TRAILHell, I’m 31-years-old and a part of my brain was like, “I think if I worked at it, I could be a backup punter,” just so I could hang out at this place.I mean, look at it!For real: they would need to strap me down to a hand truck like Hannibal Lecter to remove me from that break room.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWSThey’d be like, “Man, this guy is a little much… but dammit, if he isn’t one hell of a backup punter.”While this tactic will work on me, it may not work on actual high-level recruits.But it certainly isn’t going to hurt, and it shows once again that facilities like this don’t just help the current team; they’re a big piece of the puzzle when it comes to bringing in the next generation of talent.

Tony Romo was placed on leave by CBS Sports after his wild DUI arrest in Wisconsin.
Fox News reported:
Tony Romo, arrested a week ago on charges related to operating a vehicle while intoxicated, has been sidelined from his role as the top NFL analyst at CBS, the network announced Friday morning.
“Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice,” CBS Sports said in a statement.
It is unclear to what degree the leave was negotiated with Romo – whether he agreed or even requested it so that he could manage the legal and personal ramifications of his arrest.
It is possible Romo wanted this. It is also possible it was foisted upon him by his employer, who saw putting Romo on air during this time as a bad strategy.
The network is replacing Romo with former Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt as its lead analyst. Watt will work with play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on the No. 1 CBS announcing team.
As TGP reported, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for driving under the influence in Wisconsin last week.
The former NFL player was pulled over on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee last Thursday evening after a police officer stopped him for ‘unsafe passing on the right and lane deviation.’
Newly-released police bodycam footage shows Tony Romo arguing with a female police officer after she pulled him over and asked him to perform a field sobriety test.
Romo told the officer that he was coming from a golf course and on his way to see his grandparents.
“How many drinks have you had?” the officer asked Tony Romo.
“Zero,” Romo replied, adding that he played in a golf tournament.
The officer repeatedly demanded that Tony Romo step out of his vehicle.
“Because I’m coming from a golf course, you think I’m drunk?” Tony Romo asked the police officer as he informed her that he would be calling his lawyer.
Romo propped up his cell phone and recorded his arrest.
Police transported Tony Romo to Milwaukee County Jail and conducted a field sobriety test in the parking garage.
Romo agreed to participate in the standard field sobriety test but he performed bizarre stretches and exercises.
“Can I do an exercise?” Romo asked the officer.
Tony Romo refused to submit a breath test.
“Court records show Romo was cited for refusing to take a test for intoxication. A letter from his lawyer to the court states he was also cited for operating while under the influence, first offense. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation also filed a notice of intent to revoke Romo’s license, according to court documents,” WISN reported.
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