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Former New York Rangers center Ron Duguay had a scary incident this past week as his daughter, Shay Thomas, revealed he fell unconscious at home and suffered injuries.Thomas posted on Instagram Monday, where she revealed her father passed out after being “extremely dehydrated.”Duguay, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer earlier this year, also had “varices, portal hypertensive gastropathy, internal bleeding, and an ulcer,” after seeing doctors.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”Our dad @ronduguay10 continues to show us just how strong he is,” Thomas wrote on her post on Instagram. “On Friday, he fainted at home, was unconscious, injured a few parts of his face, and knocked out a few teeth in the fall…this time, it wasn’t from hockey. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital.”Duguay’s cancer is in his liver, and Thomas revealed that “pressure has built up inside the liver” after “surgery, chemotherapy, and the pump.””That pressure can back up into the stomach and cause bleeding. The ulcer still needs further evaluation, but the bleeding and liver pressure are the major concerns right now,” Thomas added.Thomas’ post also had video of Duguay entering the back of an ambulance on a stretcher.”He is still admitted to the hospital and receiving blood transfusions while the doctors continue to monitor closely,” Thomas wrote in her post.”Through it all, our dad remains strong, positive, and trusting God every step of the way. We will continue to keep everyone updated. Please keep him covered in prayer.”Duguay wasn’t discouraged by the incident, saying “Found my teeth on the bedroom floor,” in an Instagram Story that showed a picture of him without some teeth.Duguay revealed his cancer diagnosis in February, issuing a heartbreaking plea for help as he pursued treatment “in hopes of giving him the best possible chance.”Duguay, 68, first opened up about his health to

A shopping mall in southern Japan that had just reopened after years of reconstruction following a devastating 2016 earthquake was destroyed Tuesday after a powerful earthquake struck the region and was followed by a massive explosion, leaving dozens of workers unaccounted for.The Aeon Mall in Kumamoto Prefecture celebrated its grand reopening on June 13 after years of rebuilding meant to mark the region’s recovery from the 2016 disaster.Just weeks later, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck near Kumamoto, according to FOX Weather, citing the U.S. Geological Survey. Japan’s Meteorological Agency measured the same quake at magnitude 7.1 using its own seismic scale.EARTHQUAKE SHAKES PERU’S ANDES REGION, KILLING AT LEAST 5, DISPLACING HUNDREDSAbout 200 shoppers were safely evacuated after the earthquake, officials said. Roughly an hour later, a powerful explosion ripped through the building, blowing off exterior walls and exposing its steel framework. NHK reported that about 20 to 30 mall employees remained unaccounted for, while police said rescuers could not immediately enter because of the risk of aftershocks.The mall had become one of the most visible symbols of Kumamoto’s recovery after the magnitude 7.3 earthquake that devastated the region in April 2016. Aeon said the redevelopment included seismic reinforcements and other safety improvements designed to make the complex more resilient.Witnesses reported smelling gas before the explosion, according to Reuters. An Aeon spokesperson said employees immediately helped evacuate visitors after the quake, while prefectural officials confirmed about 200 people were guided safely outside before the blast.EXCLUSIVE: FRANKLIN GRAHAM VISITS EMERGENCY HOSPITAL TREATING VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE VICTIMSAccording to FOX Weather, the earthquake struck just before 4:30 p.m. local time about 9 miles north of Kumamoto at a depth of roughly 6 miles. Japan’s Meteorological Agency briefly issued and later lifted a tsunami advisory for parts of Kyushu. NHK reported at least 50 people were injured, while Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said the quake sparked at least eight fires. Kumamoto Airport also temporarily closed.Reuters reported the mall welcomed more than 8 million visitors annually after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. opened a factory nearby in 2024.The complex housed about 200 stores, a movie theater and parking for roughly 5,000 vehicles. It also became known locally after a supermarket inside sold 10-yen onigiri to help survivors following the 2016 earthquake.When the mall reopened in June, Aeon described the project as a “‘re-start’ initiative” marking both the shopping center’s 21st anniversary and the region’s recovery from the 2016 earthquake.As night fell Tuesday, rescue operations remained on hold because of continuing aftershocks as families awaited word on the employees still believed to be inside.

In an emotional farewell Tuesday, President Donald Trump paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., recounting how their relationship evolved from fierce political foes into close allies and friends.Trump said the turning point came after he publicly revealed Graham’s cell phone number during a live television appearance in 2016 — a decision he acknowledged Tuesday was a mistake.”As you remember, Lindsey and I did not exactly get off to the best of starts,” Trump said during his eulogy address at the Washington National Cathedral, adding that Graham had said something “nasty” when they were both running for president in 2016.”So naturally, I did something that I shouldn’t have done,” the president continued. “I shared his personal cell phone number with the millions of people that happened to be watching that particular day as I made a speech, a very important speech.”FROM ‘DISGRACE’ TO ‘FAMILY’: TRUMP’S REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITH LINDSEY GRAHAM”And I remember the number (202) 228-0292 if anybody wants to give it a shot,” Trump went on, sparking laughter in the room.”His phone exploded. He said, ‘I had that number for 20 years.’ His phone totally — I don’t know what he did with it. But it exploded,” Trump said. “That was the beginning of a friendship, in a way.””But it was Lindsey who had the last laugh, because while I blew up his phone all for one day, we became great friends and Lindsey did not stop calling me for the next 10 years,” Trump continued.The unlikely friendship grew to include frequent rounds of golf and late-night phone calls as Graham became a leading advocate for Trump’s legislative agenda.Since Graham’s death earlier this month, Trump has repeatedly spoken about the senator’s constant presence in his life.LINDSEY GRAHAM’S FINAL MISSION NEARS FINISH LINE AS WORLD LEADERS GATHER TO HONOR HIMAnd before the service began, before the cameras began rolling, before the speeches, and before Graham’s casket arrived, the Washington National Cathedral became a gathering place for those who the late lawmaker knew, worked alongside, advocated for, and, at times, fought with him.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, two of Graham’s closest allies on the world stage, both attended — holding court separately among the sea of lawmakers and cabinet members filing into the cathedral.Much of the Senate attended, too, including Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who wore a suit. A rare sight not seen even at Trump’s second inauguration.Meanwhile, Trump’s affection for Graham was visible throughout his remarks.He called him a “beloved friend, a devoted brother, a respected statesman, a giant of the United States Senate, and a true American original who left us much too soon.””For more than 30 years, nothing of consequence happened in this Capitol without Lindsey Graham knowing about it,” Trump reflected. “Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it. And no bill became law…without Lindsey Graham having a say in it. He was a man who gave America the full measure of his good and mighty heart.”

Family vacations are all about making memories.Some families come home with photos and souvenirs. Others come home with a hole in the back of their head. And by “others,” I mean country star Tyler Hubbard.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKThe Florida Georgia Line singer found himself in a painful predicament during a recent four-day camping trip when a fish hook got lodged in his scalp, forcing his wife, Hayley, to perform some backwoods surgery.”Breakfast had to wait…” Hubbard wrote alongside an Instagram video of the removal.In the clip, Hayley inspects the hook while the couple’s three children offer encouragement from nearby.”Wow, those little barbs really work,” she said.Hubbard never explained exactly how the hook ended up in his head, but he stayed impressively calm as Hayley worked to free it with a pair of pliers.When one of the kids asked how badly it hurt, Hubbard admitted, “Kinda does.”OK, tough guy.Hayley eventually pulled the hook loose, prompting a relieved, “Oh, we got it!”WHAT A FOURTH-GENERATION FISHING CAPTAIN HAS LEARNED FROM NEARLY 100 YEARS ON THE GULFDespite the unexpected medical procedure, the family appeared to enjoy the rest of the getaway, which included fishing, swimming, boating, rafting and a bald eagle sighting.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS”We got 4 days off with @tylerhubbard in the middle of this crazy summer and decided to go camping in the airstream,” Hayley wrote in a separate post. “All the memories made were worth the shlepping and loading up and unpacking and fun that comes along with camping. next time we’ll try to avoid fish hooks in the head.”That seems like a reasonable goal.Love all things fishing and outdoors? Follow OutKick Outdoors on Instagram and TikTok!

Walking through an airport or around a large store can take more energy as we get older. Researchers in China are now testing a soft robotic suit that could someday help your legs do some of that work.The experimental soft exosuit assists the hips using thin artificial muscles instead of conventional motors and gearboxes. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances, describes a 4.2-pound prototype that fits around the waist and thighs like a lightweight harness.In a small treadmill test, six healthy adults used an average of 13.9% less energy while the powered assistance was active. Sensors also showed that their leg muscles worked less.So, how does the soft exosuit actually work, and what still needs to improve before you could ever wear one?SELF-DRESSING CLOTHES COULD HELP OLDER ADULTSCyberGuy Live: Missed “Sick of Spam?” Get the replay and checklistOur free CyberGuy Live class, “Sick of Spam?”, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our spam-stopping checklist. Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson walks you step by step through simple ways to reduce robocalls, spam texts, junk email and unwanted messages. You’ll also learn how to curb political texts, clean up your inbox and spot messages that could put your personal information at risk.Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com.Many robotic exoskeletons rely on rigid motors to move a person’s joints. Others use compressed air, which requires pumps, valves and an air tank. Those components can make an exoskeleton heavy or noisy. They can also restrict how naturally your body moves.The new soft exosuit takes a different approach. It uses flexible muscle-like fibers positioned near each hip. As you walk, the fibers pull at the right point in your stride to help move your leg forward. Straps transfer that pulling force from the artificial muscles to the wearer’s hips and thighs. The flexible design allows the suit to move with the body rather than enclosing the legs inside a rigid frame. “Motor-free” refers to the lack of traditional motors and gearboxes. The suit still uses a compact battery pack and electrical power system to activate its artificial muscles.The artificial muscles use a rubber-like material called a dielectric elastomer. The material changes shape when exposed to an electric field. Researchers have studied dielectric elastomers for years. However, earlier designs lacked the force needed to help move a human leg. Many were also too bulky for a comfortable wearable device.Wei Yu and his colleagues at Hebei University of Technology changed the molecular structure of the material to improve its performance. They then rolled thin layers into long fibers. Next, the team grouped several fibers into bundles. The arrangement works somewhat like human muscle, where many smaller fibers pull together to create greater force.The researchers also created modular connectors that allow them to add more fibers when an application requires additional pulling power. According to Hebei University of Technology, the actuators completed more than 100,000 cycles during laboratory testing. Longer studies will need to show how well the materials hold up during daily wear.COULD A PAINT-ON ELECTRONIC TATTOO SPOT HEART ATTACKS?The researchers tested the soft exosuit on six healthy volunteers. Each participant walked on a treadmill under several conditions. They walked without the suit. They also wore it with the artificial muscles turned off. During another round, the electrical assistance actively supported their hips.A metabolic testing system measured how much oxygen each person used. Sensors attached to their legs also tracked muscle activity. When the assistance was active, the volunteers used an average of 13.9% less energy than they used while walking without the suit. Lower muscle activity also suggested that their legs needed less effort to complete each step.That reduction could feel meaningful during a long walk. However, this study involved a controlled treadmill setting and a very small group. The volunteers were also healthy adults. Researchers still need dedicated studies involving older people and those with mobility challenges.A wearable device that reduces walking effort could help people stay active longer as their leg strength changes. Think about walking through a large grocery store or spending the day with family. A lightweight suit that takes some strain away from your hips could make those outings feel more manageable.The design may also feel less intimidating than a rigid robotic frame. Its artificial muscles resemble cords built into clothing, while the supporting straps fit close to the body. People recovering from surgery could also benefit from this type of assistance one day.However, future clinical trials will need to determine who can use the suit safely and how much support each person needs. Balance presents another important consideration. The current study focused on the energy required for walking rather than fall prevention or stability.The current prototype remains an early research system. Battery life limits how long the suit can provide assistance. The researchers want future versions to operate longer without adding much weight.The control system also needs to respond automatically when a person speeds up or slows down. Walking across grass or climbing a slope would create additional challenges. Voltage presents another hurdle. Dielectric elastomer actuators often require more than 1,000 volts. The current stays very low, but any wearable consumer product would need strong insulation and extensive safety testing.Researchers will also need to study how the fibers respond to sweat and changing temperatures. Repeated bending during everyday activities could affect long-term performance as well. No consumer price or release date has been announced.FDA TO REVIEW 7 POPULAR PEPTIDES TOUTED FOR WEIGHT LOSS, HEALING AND LONGEVITYYou will not be buying this soft exosuit anytime soon, but the research shows where mobility support could be headed. A lighter system that moves with your body could feel far more natural than today’s bulky powered exoskeletons.The nearly 14% drop in walking energy use is encouraging. Still, the test involved only six healthy adults on a treadmill, so we need much more evidence about comfort, safety and real-world use.The next big step is testing the suit with older adults and people who already have trouble walking. That is where we will learn whether these artificial muscles can truly help people stay active and independent. For now, anyone noticing changes in mobility should talk with a doctor or physical therapist about the support that makes sense today.What grabs me here is how much walking support the researchers created without loading someone down with bulky motors. A 4.2-pound suit that cut energy use by nearly 14% is worth watching. Still, this was a very small lab test with only six healthy adults. The battery needs to last longer, and the high-voltage system will need serious safety testing. The bigger test comes next. I want to see how this soft exosuit performs with older adults on real sidewalks and over longer periods before we call it a true mobility breakthrough.Would you wear a powered exosuit to keep walking farther as you get older? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportCopyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

GOP incumbent Paula Stark (Credit: Florida House)
A stunning paperwork failure has handed Democrats a guaranteed pickup in Florida House District 47 without forcing them to win a November general election.
Democrats have effectively flipped a Republican-held seat in the Florida House after GOP incumbent Paula Stark failed to qualify for the ballot and her legal effort to reverse the disastrous mistake collapsed in court.
Leon County Circuit Judge Joshua Hawkes formally dismissed Stark’s lawsuit on July 23 and ordered the clerk to close the case, ending the Republican lawmaker’s last-ditch attempt to regain her place on the 2026 ballot, according to Florida Politics.
The result is an astonishing and completely avoidable loss for Florida Republicans.
The only two qualified candidates remaining in House District 47 are Democrats Jorge Figueroa and Anthony Nieves, the Florida Division of Elections’ official candidate list confirms.
There is no Republican candidate.
Because no candidate from another party qualified, the August 18 Democratic primary will be open to every registered voter in the district, regardless of party affiliation. The winner will face no opponent in November and will become the district’s next state representative.
Stark, a two-term Republican from St. Cloud, was rejected from the ballot after the Florida Division of Elections determined that her campaign had failed to submit Form 6, a required public financial disclosure, before the noon qualifying deadline on June 12.
Stark’s campaign treasurer, Joel Davis, claimed that he delivered the form to the Division of Elections before the deadline but that an employee mistakenly handed it back to him.
Five state election workers contradicted that account during a court hearing.
The employees testified that they did not recall receiving or returning Stark’s financial disclosure form. The campaign was also unable to produce a time-stamped copy proving that the document had been submitted.
Judge Hawkes ultimately rejected the campaign’s version of events.
“The Court does not credit the story of DOE staff immediately returning the Form 6,” Hawkes wrote, according to ClickOrlando. “The Form 6 was not turned in before the noon deadline, and [Stark] did not show that she qualified for HD47.”
Stark maintained that she had electronically filed the disclosure with the Florida Commission on Ethics the night before the deadline. However, state officials argued that her campaign was still required to submit the necessary documentation to the Division of Elections as part of the candidate-qualifying process.
The judge initially gave Stark seven days to explain why her lawsuit should not be dismissed. The court has now closed the case, cementing the Democratic takeover.
The loss is particularly painful because Stark previously won the competitive Central Florida district twice by razor-thin margins.
She first captured the seat in 2022 by defeating Nieves by only 878 votes out of more than 46,000 cast. In 2024, she held the district by just 1,246 votes out of more than 77,000 ballots, according to Central Florida Public Media.
House District 47 covers St. Cloud, eastern Kissimmee, portions of Osceola County, and a smaller section of Orange County. It was expected to be one of Florida’s most competitive legislative races in November.
One missing financial disclosure has now erased the voices of Republican voters from the ballot and handed Democrats a legislative seat without a general-election fight.

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A man has been arrested after one of the world’s most famous Catholic pilgrimage sites was vandalized and partially set on fire, with a statue of the Virgin Mary defaced and the words “Devil in a skirt” scrawled across its pedestal in black, according to reports.Bosnian police arrested a suspect Tuesday in connection with the overnight vandalism and arson at the Shrine of Our Lady in Medjugorje, according to Vatican News.Authorities have not released the man’s identity as investigators work to determine a motive and whether he was responsible for other incidents reported at the shrine that same night, the outlet said.NIGERIAN PASTOR HIGHLIGHTED BY TRUMP SAYS HE’S NEXT AFTER MILITIA KILLS HIS RELATIVESPolice were called around 4:30 a.m. July 27 after the face and hands of the statue of the Virgin Mary on Apparition Hill, also known as Podbrdo, were found covered in black paint.The pedestal at the foot of the statue was spray-painted with the English phrase “Devil in a skirt,” while other graffiti and the statue’s hands were painted black.An outdoor altar nearby was also set on fire near St. James Church, the outlet said.Surveillance footage reportedly at that location showed a man pouring what investigators believe was gasoline onto the altar before setting it ablaze. The fire was extinguished.REPORT DETAILS RISING PRESSURE ON UNDERGROUND CATHOLICS AS CHINA DENIES CRACKDOWNThe two attacks came just days before Medjugorje’s annual youth prayer festival, which is expected to draw more than 50,000 pilgrims from around the world.In a statement Tuesday, the Medjugorje Parish Office condemned the vandalism and urged Catholics to respond with “prayer, fasting, and forgiveness” rather than anger.”It is with great sadness that we received the news of the act of vandalism,” the parish said.Church officials also said cleanup and repairs began immediately so the damaged prayer sites could once again welcome pilgrims.”The affected areas are being cleaned and restored as quickly as possible,” the parish said, thanking volunteers for helping preserve the shrine as “a place of encounter with God, a place of peace.”CATHOLIC NUNS SUE NEW YORK, SAY ASSISTED SUICIDE LAW FORCES THEM TO VIOLATE THEIR FAITHRather than calling for retribution, the parish urged the faithful to pray for those responsible.”We pray for the conversion of the hearts of those who committed this act,” the statement said, asking that God “touch them with His grace and lead them on the path of goodness.”The parish also appealed for peace, encouraging Catholics “not to return evil for evil,” but instead to bear witness through “love, forgiveness and hope.”Despite the attack, officials said the shrine remains open, and its regular schedule of Mass and prayer services will continue as planned.Located about 85 miles southwest of Sarajevo, Medjugorje became one of the world’s best-known Catholic pilgrimage destinations after six children and teenagers reported seeing apparitions of the Virgin Mary there in 1981.The Vatican gave the green light for Catholics to continue flocking to Medjugorje offering its approval for devotion at one of the most contested sites of Roman Catholic practice in recent years, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.