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“Fox & Friends” co-host Steve Doocy wrapped up his Route 66 road trip Thursday, spending time in Springfield, Missouri, to celebrate the historic highway’s 100th anniversary this year.The visit marked the final leg of Doocy’s three-day journey along the iconic roadway, often called the “Mother Road,” which stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, California.After kicking off the trip in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and traveling through Kansas, Doocy arrived in Springfield, widely recognized as the birthplace of Route 66.’REALLY BIG DEAL’: 13-MILE SECRET OF AMERICA’S HEARTLAND REVEALED BY FOX NEWS’ STEVE DOOCY”Everybody today here in Springfield is wearing their Route 66 merch,” Doocy said during a live segment.On Thursday, Doocy was broadcasting live from along the route, where locals and car enthusiasts gathered with classic vehicles to mark the milestone.”It’s been really interesting because so many people in all the towns that we have visited have turned out,” Doocy said. “In these towns, this is a very big deal.”Classic Mustangs lined the roadway as part of the celebration, with owners showing off vehicles tied to the history and culture of Route 66.The segment also featured former Missouri Rep. Billy Long, set to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Iceland.Long emphasized Springfield’s historic significance.”This is the birthplace of Route 66,” Long said. “I was born here. Route 66 was born here.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERLong shared the story of how Route 66 got its name, adding his signature auctioneer style.”A bunch of highway commissioners had an idea to put an intercontinental road through the country,” Long said, adding that an auctioneer in the room counted through possible route numbers before landing on 66.The celebration in Springfield marked the official kickoff of events commemorating the highway’s centennial, with communities across the country expected to take part throughout America’s 250th birthday year.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZDoocy’s road trip highlighted the people, places and traditions that continue to keep the spirit of Route 66 alive nearly a century after its creation.

Troubled singer Britney Spears has officially been charged with a misdemeanor in connection with a DUI.

NEW: Britney Spears faces a misdemeanor charge for allegedly driving under the influence.
The pop icon, 44, was taken into custody March 4 and released the following day. A rep says Spears voluntarily entered a treatment facility at the time. pic.twitter.com/NiYu0kLVQ2
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 30, 2026

Britney Spears recently checked into rehab for drugs and alcohol after she was arrested for DUI in Southern California, TMZ reported.
Last month, TMZ reported that the 44-year-old was taken to a hospital to have her blood drawn after she was pulled over and arrested for driving while intoxicated in Ventura, California.
Britney’s manager, Cade Hudson, told TMZ that Spears is going to take steps to comply with the law.
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time,” Hudson told TMZ.

U.S. Rep. Young Kim pledged to work for the swift reauthorization of the North Korea Human Rights Act, which has lapsed for more than six years.

Here Come The Cancellations: Brookfield-Backed Compass Pulls Out From Major Northern Virginia Data Center Project

Compass Datacenters has decided to withdraw from its plan to develop a major data-center corridor in Northern Virginia after spending years pursuing approvals and investing tens of millions of dollars, according to Bloomberg.

The company ultimately concluded the project wasn’t feasible due to mounting legal challenges, stricter regulations, and weakening political support, particularly around tax incentives.

This move highlights a broader shift in how communities and policymakers are responding to data-center projects. Local residents have increasingly raised concerns about issues like energy consumption, environmental impact, and potential effects on property values. As a result, companies in the industry are finding it more difficult, expensive, and time-consuming to gain approval for new developments.

Bloomberg writes that the proposed project was part of a larger effort to expand Northern Virginia’s role as a global hub for data centers. However, conflicts over land use, public notice procedures, and zoning approvals led to court rulings that invalidated key permissions. Faced with the prospect of prolonged legal battles and uncertain outcomes, Compass chose to step back.

The situation also reflects growing political sensitivity around how much support these developments should receive. Debates over tax breaks and incentives have made officials more cautious, while organized community opposition has become more influential in shaping decisions. Together, these pressures are forcing companies to rethink where and how they expand.

Meanwhile, another developer involved in the broader plan is still considering whether to continue challenging the rulings, showing that while some companies are retreating, others may continue pushing forward despite the growing resistance.

Recall days ago we wrote that half of US data centers scheduled for 2026 would be cancelled or delayed. We wrote then that the outlook for the US AI revolution looks increasingly more dim. 

That’s because, as Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas writes, “the American data center boom is hitting a formidable wall of logistical friction.” He is referring to the latest outlook by Sightline Climate, which is also reinforced by recent articles from Bloomberg and others, and reveals a sobering reality for 2026: nearly half of the nation’s planned 16-gigawatt capacity faces cancellation or delay, with only 5 gigawatts currently under construction.

This inertia stems from a volatile mix of local permitting hurdles, community resistance, and a desperate reliance on overextended global supply chains for critical components like transformers and helium.

That’s right: half.

That’s right: despite $700BN+ of expected 2026 hyperscaler capex, nearly half of the data centers scheduled to begin operations in the US in 2026 “will either face delays or outright cancellations.”

The data, which comes from Sightline Climate’s 2026 Data Center Outlook,  suggests that just 30% – 50% of the ~16 GW of planned US capacity for the year will face risks, with only ~5 GW currently under construction!

By 2027, the gap between ambition and reality widens further, as a mere fraction of the announced 21.5 gigawatts has actually broken ground. Worse, according to Futurism, data centers slated to open in 2027 are progressing far more slowly than anticipated. “Only about 6.3 gigawatts worth of computing infrastructure are actually under construction, compared to 21.5 announced gigawatts.”

And then visibility drops to virtually nothing beyond 2028 as uncertainty increases materially in the outer years. According to the article, “things get even dodgier in the coming years, with the vast majority of data centers planned for launch between 2028 and 2032 having yet to even break ground. There are a further 37 gigawatts of planned infrastructure which haven’t even received a firm completion date, only 4.5 [gigawatts] of which have actually begun work.”

This trend suggests an increasingly uncertain future for the industry, where power constraints and grid instability cast long shadows over projects slated through 2032.

Tyler Durden
Thu, 04/30/2026 – 19:40

A commercial truck driver who vanished during a suspected hijacking while transporting vehicles has been found dead in a coastal area of Georgia, the FBI announced Wednesday.Alejandro Jacomino González, 41, was last seen alive in the early morning hours of April 17 at a rest area along Interstate 95 south in Brevard County, Florida.The investigation took a suspicious turn later that day when his truck was located nearly 300 miles away in Port Wentworth, Georgia.”Since the truck was found, three of the vehicles have been recovered in Florida. Others remain missing…,” officials said.GOT A TIP?Federal investigators said González had picked up multiple vehicles from the Port of Brunswick and was headed toward Miami for delivery.GPS data showed the truck leaving the rest area, continuing south briefly, then reversing course and heading north.FOLLOW US ON XAuthorities said González became unreachable soon afterward.In the days that followed, the FBI asked the public for surveillance video, photos and witness accounts from anyone who may have been at or near the Grant-Valkaria rest area between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m. on April 17.The bureau described González, who was originally from Cuba, as having “a full sleeve tattoo on his left arm, a tattoo on his lower right arm, and a tattoo of the word ‘Elisia’ on his right forearm.”CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWSGonzález’s cousin, Juan Carlos Forcade, told NBC6 that the FBI called González’s wife on Tuesday, and told her that her husband’s body was found in Georgia.The FBI later confirmed that a body found in a coastal area of the state was confirmed to be González. More details about how he died were not immediately known.Both the FBI Field Offices in Atlanta and Tampa are investigating Gonzalez’s death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI’s tip line at 1-800-225-5324 (1-800-CALL-FBI). Tips can also be submitted online.GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAILFox News Digital has reached out to the FBI for additional information.

President Donald Trump joked he would look “20 pounds heavier” in a bulletproof vest after being shot at, while acknowledging the protection works and insisting he does not think about future threats.While speaking with reporters inside the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump was asked about potential security changes, including whether he would consider wearing a bulletproof vest following recent threats against him.”I don’t know if I can handle looking 20 pounds heavier,” he joked. “Some of these guys are physical specimens…No, well, if you want to gain 20 to 25 pounds.”Trump then turned his attention to the Secret Service agent who was shot Saturday after an armed man charged through security at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, D.C.TRUMP SAYS HE WON NEW FANS AFTER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: ‘SOMETHING HAPPENED WHEN I GOT SHOT'”Frankly, the vest did an amazing job because it took a bullet close up,” Trump said. “He didn’t even want to go to the hospital. I mean, we sent him to the hospital just in case…it’s still a hit, but he didn’t want to go to the hospital.””The vest totally protected him,” the president continued. “Still a lot of power behind that shot, though. That’s like getting hit by Mike Tyson.”Trump said he has been asked about wearing a bulletproof vest, adding that it is something to consider. But he also said he does not like to consider wearing one because he would be giving in to a “bad element.”FBI INVESTIGATES HUNTING STAND WITH SIGHT LINE TO TRUMP’S AIR FORCE ONE EXIT AREA AT PALM BEACH AIRPORTThe president was then asked whether he was nervous about another assassination attempt.”I don’t think about it,” Trump said. “And if I did, I wouldn’t be doing a very good job here. I’d be thinking about nothing but that. I don’t think about it. I really don’t think about it. If I did, I wouldn’t be effective.”SECURITY UNDER SCRUTINY AS WHCD ATTENDEES CITE INCONSISTENT SCREENING BEFORE SHOOTINGTrump has faced multiple assassination attempts in recent years, including incidents at public events that prompted heightened security concerns and increased scrutiny of Secret Service protocols.In one recent case, a suspect was accused of charging toward Trump at a Washington, D.C., event before being stopped by agents, underscoring the ongoing risks surrounding the president’s public appearances.

Zohran is on a speed run over here.. pic.twitter.com/3o30d6nBBv
— Victor Nieves (@ItsVictorNieves) April 30, 2026

I knew this was going to happen, but I will admit I did not expect it to happen this fast.
Zohran Mamdani is on a speed run to show the world once again that socialism is a colossal failure.
“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.”
― Margaret Thatcher
The Gateway Pundit reported,
New York City’s new Democratic Socialist (communist) Mayor Zohran Mamdani is already running out of other people’s money.
Just three months after being sworn in and a campaign full of promises of free this and free that, Mamdani has declared that the city is in a ‘budget crisis’ which he claims is of historic magnitude.
He says that the city needs new forms of revenue, which translates roughly to new taxes, and he wants a bailout from the state.
This is just astounding.
New York City has an annual budget of approximately $120 billion. That’s not enough? He can’t make things work with that kind of money?
What a stark contrast from Mamdani’s campaign promises. Where’s all the free stuff? Where are the lower rents?
It’s almost like none of that was even possible in the first place.
This is a tale as old as time.
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Falling for the same old bait and switch tactic is like failing an open book exam.
Hopefully Zohran’s catastrophic failures will steer people away from making the same mistakes again.
The post Victor Reacts: Another Expensive Lesson on the Failures of Socialism – NYC Is Broke! (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Read Hanne’s The Herland Report.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is the former Dutch atheist of Somali heritage who gave stark warnings to Europe about the consequences of mass immigration from Muslim countries. It did not end well. She had to flee the European continent and move to the United States to evade abuse and death threats from Muslims and constant vile demonization of her message in the left-wing European media.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali later turned from atheism and became a Christian, embracing the religion and worldview that has been the backbone of Western civilization. In a recent interview, she pointed out that the conflict with Islamist systems is a battle between absolute good versus absolute evil, rooted in deep theological convictions within Islam.
She says Westerners simply do not understand the worldview of Islamic cultures. Previous engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan failed partly because they ignored this theological dimension. The same is true for Iran, a theocratic nation where its leaders are willing to go to extraordinary lengths to produce the Mahdi-Messianic return.
Hirsi Ali warns of a broad, systematic Islamist goal of global Islamic dominance by the help of the Western Left. The gradual increase of Islamist populations in the West happens through migration and very high birthrates, coupled with active political mobilization. The constant attack on traditional Western Judeo-Christian values reflects the partnership between radical Islam and the mainstream Left.
Radical Islam is actively exploiting left-wing multiculturalism, using it to take control in Western nations. Multiculturalism – several cultures living side by side in a nation where the host country is not imposing its own cultural values on incoming immigrant groups – is a racist Marxist narrative that completely and thoroughly dominates Europe. The fact that the rampant Somali fraud in Minnesota amounting to billions of dollars has continued unchecked for so many years is yet another example of the effects of multiculturalism.
Multiculturalism classifies individuals according to skin color and asserts that certain ethnic groups – among them non-Western immigrants – should not be held accountable in the same way one would demand of indigenous, white Europeans or Caucasian Americans. This Marxist ideology represents a complete rejection of the traditional value of equality regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs and social class. It implements differentiation based on race.
In Europe, it has become almost impossible since the 1970s to criticize any non-Western immigrants. Regardless if the topic is illegal immigration, rape or murder, the very instant a person points to the negative effects of non-Western mass immigration, he is shot down by the left-wing media as a “racist, bigot, islamophobe, Nazi, fascist, misogynist.” The horrifying gang rape cases in the U.K. where thousands of indigenous, white girls were systematically exploited by Muslim men for decades, is but one of many example. No one stood up for these girls publicly and demanded accountability from U.K. authorities until journalist and author Tommy Robinson came along.
Political collaboration between far-left groups and Islamist voters is now seen everywhere, Hirsi Ali explains. The coordinated Muslim goal is to maximize electoral success and gain political control. For example, Muslim voters in the West will prioritize foreign policy issues such as Gaza over local problems due to theological teachings that foster animosity toward Israel and Jews.
The practice where patriarchal heads of Muslim families determine the votes for all members is unknown to many. Since the voting is heavily influenced by patriarchal family structures, male heads of families effectively dictate votes, especially that of women. Women in these communities often face coercion with strict controls on education, marriage, dress and social freedoms. Their main role is childbearing, contributing to high birthrates. The underlying social control over Muslim women is far more significant than dress codes alone.
The U.K. Green Party’s recent election victory in a predominantly Muslim seat in Britain reflected the strategic alliance between far-left groups and Islamist voters, often called the “red-green alliance.” Campaign materials targeted Muslim voters using foreign languages such as Arabic, Bengali and Urdu. It focused heavily issues like Gaza, rather than local concerns such as potholes or community services.
The Green Party concealed its left-wing radical policies, such as legalizing prostitution and drugs, which conflict with Islamist voter values, indicating a deliberate dual messaging strategy.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is very clear on the approach that the West must close borders and dismantle Islamist infrastructures to prevent the spread of radical Islam. Unlike the U.S. and Middle East, which are actively countering Islamist elements, Europe remains vulnerable due to political complacency and open borders. The influx of refugees and elites from Middle Eastern conflicts will accelerate Islamist demographic and political dominance.

A former senior U.S. arms control official rejected calls to shift policy from denuclearization to arms control negotiations with N. Korea.

South Korean army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha plans to train “500,000 drone troops” as drones rapidly emerge as a core weapon in modern warfare.