A decorated former general compared President Donald Trump's high-stakes standoff with Iran to the historic military blitz that helped bring North Vietnam back to peace talks and end America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Speaking on "Hannity," Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg argued Trump’s latest use of "kinetic strikes" and heavy threats brought Iran back to the negotiating table this week. "The bombing that he took, the kinetic strikes, actually brought the Iranians to the table. It's not the first time we've ever done that," Kellogg said Friday. He compared Trump’s move to President Richard Nixon’s 1972 "Linebacker II" bombing campaign, which helped break a stalemate in peace negotiations. TRUMP PIVOTS ON STRIKES WHILE DANGLING IRAN DEAL, TESTING WHETHER TEHRAN BLINKS "If you go back to 1972, we saw the same thing happen with President Nixon and Kissinger when the North Vietnamese were just delaying the peace talks," Kellogg said. "Well, he unleashed what was called Linebacker II. He put B-52 bombers over Hanoi and Haiphong and basically bombed them back to the table." The Linebacker II operation was used to force North Vietnam back into serious peace negotiations and lasted for nearly two weeks as B-52s attacked military targets around Christmas. WHY TRUMP KEEPS FLIPPING ON IRAN: A PRESIDENT WHO SEES THE WORLD AS HE WANTS IT TO BE Earlier this week, the U.S. carried out a series of attacks inside Iran in retaliation for Iran shooting down an American Apache helicopter. On Thursday, Trump said he canceled plans for further strikes, citing progress toward a potential peace deal. Kellogg said the strategy unfolding with Iran mirrors the Nixon-era strikes, adding, "You're seeing the same thing here." Trump is "very, very determined to get a result," he continued. He also said Trump’s objective is to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear weapons program, noting Iran has been rapidly accelerating uranium enrichment to "60%, 70%, 80%" capacity. "You're not doing that for domestic purposes," Kellogg warned of Iran's enrichment levels, adding that stopping the nuclear program "will change the dynamics of the Middle East for decades to come." "I'm just shocked, absolutely shocked, that a lot of Americans don't see this. It's not for our generation. This is a generation of our kids and our grandkids as well. And we've got to ensure that we have peace in the Middle East," he added. EXPERT WARNS OF 'GENERAL ESCALATION' OF FIGHTING IF HOUTHIS RESUME RED SEA CAMPAIGN On Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a U.S.-Iran peace deal is likely to be finalized within the next 24 hours, a message Trump later reposted on Truth Social. Pakistan has served as a key mediator in U.S.-Iran negotiations to end the war. "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalization likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical-level talks next week," Sharif wrote on X. "We would like to thank [the] United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations, and we extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in the region for their support," Sharif added. "We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace." Fox News Digital’s Greg Norman-Diamond contributed to this report. View the full article

The NBA playoffs aren't just a showcase for basketball's biggest stars. They're also one of Hollywood's hottest tickets — where A-list actors, chart-topping musicians and sports icons pack the coveted front-row seats known as "Celebrity Row." Taylor Swift, Ben Stiller, Mariska Hargitay and more celebrities were spotted as the Knicks faced off against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in New York City. The New York Knicks made a record comeback from 29 points down and moved to the brink of their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. As the Knicks inched closer to ending a decades-long championship drought, the celebrity-packed courtside section drew almost as much attention as the action on the floor. But while "Celebrity Row" may appear effortless, landing one of the most coveted seats in sports comes with unwritten rules — and even A-listers aren't immune to the consequences when they break them. KNICKS FANS ALREADY PAYING NEARLY $280K FOR COURTSIDE NBA FINALS TICKETS AS TEAM NEARS HISTORIC BERTH "Training Day" star Ethan Hawke revealed he had his front-row experience yanked from him after he made comments about former Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni's abrupt exit in 2012. "They'd always hook me up," Hawke said during an appearance on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" in 2018. "And then I called up one time, and they said, 'That'll be $7,800.' I was like, 'Why is this the first time you guys are charging me?' And they said, 'You should have thought of that before you went on the Jimmy Fallon show.'" "And I was like, 'Wow, this is real.'" Yet, the Knicks organization doesn't have full control over the highly coveted courtside seats. "The biggest misconception is that [Madison Square] Garden controls all the tickets around the court. They're actually not," Joe Favorito, who led communications for the NYC team from 2001 to 2008, told ABC News. He revealed that agencies, media companies and even brands control and distribute tickets to A-listers behind the scenes. NINA DOBREV POSES IN JUST A KNICKS SHIRT AND SLEEP MASK AFTER WATCHING HISTORIC GAME AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN There's also another way for a small group of stars. Some of the famous faces you see actually own their courtside seats, including Dustin Hoffman and director Spike Lee. Then there are a handful of seats under the control of Madison Square Garden, but they don't come completely free. "If you are a celebrity wanting to come and your representatives go through the process of doing that, there is, I don't want to say it's a payback, but there's an understanding," Favorito said. "There's a little bit of an expectation of a quid pro quo for getting those seats." TAYLOR SWIFT DANCES, SHIMMIES AND STEALS HEADLINES AS KNICKS ERASE 29-POINT DEFICIT IN NBA FINALS THRILLER If the A-lister does come to watch, he or she is unofficially expected to make a charity event contribution or show Knicks pride on the jumbotron during the game. Loyalty can get you to the top of the celebrity list, according to Favorito. "Loyalty is tremendous," he said. While some celebrities earn coveted spots on "Celebrity Row" through years of loyalty to the franchise, others arrive as high-profile guests. Here's a look at the stars who packed Madison Square Garden for Game 4. Swift brought her star power to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night to cheer on the New York Knicks courtside. Swift sat with close friends Alana and Este Haim. The pop star embraced a spirited, game-day-inspired look built around a bright royal blue "STEVIE KNICKS" T-shirt featuring bold orange lettering across the front. Alana and Este each wore matching shirts reading "KNICKOLE KIDMAN" and "KNICKELBACK." Swift, the Haim sisters and Mariska Hargitay joined hands and danced in a circle as the Knicks erased a 29-point deficit. At one point, Swift and Hargitay jumped up and down while embracing as the "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" star whipped her hair back and forth. WATCH: TAYLOR SWIFT CELEBRATES EVERY BIG KNICKS MOMENT DURING DRAMATIC FINALS WIN Swift's appearance at Game 4 sparked widespread discussion about whether she's actually a Knicks fan. While the pop star is best known in sports circles for attending Kansas City Chiefs games to cheer on fiancé Travis Kelce, she has attended Knicks games in the past. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER WATCH: TAYLOR SWIFT AND MARISKA HARGITAY SHARE SWEET MOMENT DURING NBA FINALS Hargitay is a longtime New York Knicks fan and recently developed a close friendship with basketball star Jalen Brunson. Hargitay told The Hollywood Reporter she raced nearly 10 blocks after completing her Broadway show, "Every Brilliant Thing," to MSG to catch tip-off of game four. The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" star has emerged as one of the Knicks' most recognizable super-fans during New York's push for its first NBA championship in more than five decades. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Stiller has become one of the defining celebrity faces of the New York Knicks fan base. Stiller has attended most major Knicks home games at Madison Square Garden and often travels to cheer the team on from the road. For many New Yorkers, Stiller isn't just a Hollywood star who likes basketball — he's one of the Knicks' most recognizable and authentic superfans, a role he's embraced nearly as passionately as any character he's played on screen. Timothée Chalamet was raised in Manhattan, making his Knicks fandom feel less like a Hollywood attachment and more like a hometown allegiance. Throughout the Knicks' postseason surge, he became a constant courtside presence at Madison Square Garden alongside girlfriend Kylie Jenner. As a native New Yorker who wears his fandom on his sleeve, he's become a symbol of the excitement surrounding the franchise's resurgence and one of the celebrity supporters most closely associated with this era of Knicks basketball. View the full article

Breaking crime news as it happens throughout the day! Follow "Crime Alert Hourly Update" now on your favorite podcast app: https://link.chtbl.com/Crime_Alert Here's Sydney Silvagni with some of our top stories this week: Back behind bars after jurors determined he was guilty of Austin Metcalf's murder, Karmelo Anthony is in complete isolation. UPenn student shot and killed over his cellphone just blocks from home, two suspects still at large. New Hampshire Supreme Court rules trial 'unfair' for father convicted last year of beating his 5-year-old daughter to death, then disposing of her remains. 16-year-old Timothy Hudson first became a suspect in his stepsister's murder when surveillance footage placed him using the exact trash can where the teen girl's phone was later recovered--smashed to pieces. Six injured in New York City subway stabbing, leaving World Cup commuters terrified. Stay informed, stay safe, and stay ahead with "Crime Alert Hourly Update.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. View the full article

Former professional wrestler and actor Tyler Mane announced he has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Known for his roles in "X-Men" and "Halloween," Mane shared the news publicly to help raise awareness about a condition that is frequently overlooked in men. "I have some bad news. I start chemo today," Mane stated in a video posted to his social media channels. "One in 750 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and I'm one of them." CANCER SURVIVORS SAW MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS IN SLEEP AND WELL-BEING WITH ONE WEEKLY PRACTICE Because breast cancer is predominantly associated with women, many men are unaware that they are also at risk. However, according to Mayo Clinic, everyone is born with a small amount of breast tissue. While women go on to develop more of this tissue during puberty, the biological foundation for the disease exists in everyone. The most common symptom of male breast cancer is a hard, painless lump located directly behind or near the nipple, according to experts. Other signs can include skin dimpling, nipple retraction or discharge. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Male breast cancer is rare, accounting for less than 1% of all cases globally. Because routine screenings like mammograms are not standard practice for men, the disease is often caught much later than it is in women. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Mane highlighted this issue as a primary motivation for speaking out. "Because it's rarely talked about, it's usually found at later stages and has worse outcomes," he said. "I want to change that." Medical data supports Mane's concerns regarding late-stage detection. While male breast cancer can occur at any age, it is most frequently diagnosed in older men, according to Mayo Clinic. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Men's treatment plans generally mirror those for women, typically involving surgery to remove the breast tissue, followed by chemotherapy, radiation or hormone therapy depending on how far the cancer has progressed. Mane said he is utilizing his platform to normalize conversations about male health and encourage early detection. He concluded his video by asking his followers to spread the word and help educate others. "Follow, like and share, and come along for my journey to kick this thing in the ass," Mane said. "Send this to 10 of your friends and have them follow me, because people need to hear this." View the full article

The New World Screwworm (NWS) – a parasitic fly that eats the flesh of livestock and other warm-blooded animals – has arrived in South Texas. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed on June 3 that NWS larvae had been identified in a three-week-old calf’s umbilical area in Zavala County, Texas. As of June 11, federal officials had confirmed six total cases, Fox7 Austin reported. According to the USDA, "NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of living animals, causing serious damage to livestock and economic losses." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Screwworms don’t make meat unsafe to eat, but they do threaten to raise beef prices that are already at a record high. The USDA is led by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. On May 11, 2025, she announced "the suspension of live cattle, horse and bison imports through U.S. ports of entry along the southern border due to the continued and rapid northward spread of NWS in Mexico." Models projected the NWS would enter the U.S. in 2025, "but thanks to the hard work across the entire Trump administration and our industry, state and local partners, we were able to buy time for this moment," said Dudley Hoskins, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. "USDA invested heavily in the tools needed to eliminate NWS ever since cases started increasing in Central America and Mexico," Hoskins said. "The United States has defeated this pest before, and we will do it again." The USDA announced that "an APHIS strike team is already on-site in Texas." The agency said it has mounted a "rapid, efficient response" that involves releasing sterile male flies and establishing a movement control zone to quarantine livestock. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Beginning in the 1920s and 1930s, USDA scientists began NWS eradication efforts. Part of the solution was the Screwworm Adult Suppression System (SWASS), which lures flies to a bait mixture that contains insecticides that kill them before they can reproduce. Since female flies only reproduce once, they also released sterile male flies so the females would mate and produce no offspring. In 1966, Agricultural Research Magazine declared, "The screwworm has been eradicated from the United States." Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has been critical of the USDA’s response to the new NWS outbreak. "For months, the screwworm has advanced rapidly through Mexico in spite of the USDA’s existing gameplan," Miller said in a statement. "Even though billions of sterile flies have been dispersed by USDA, the screwworm has still advanced over 1,100 miles from southern Mexico to Texas, and USDA has missed an important component. Now that it appears the first screwworm has arrived in Texas, the consequences of that decision are now staring us in the face." Miller said he "personally provided research and the SWASS bait formula to Rollins and her team on three separate occasions while the screwworm continued its northward trek to Texas." He added, "Instead of using every available tool, USDA moved too slowly and relied solely on a partial solution that takes years to fully implement." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Miller asked President Trump to take control of the NWS response. "Cut through the bureaucracy, deploy SWASS immediately and throw every available federal resource at this threat before it becomes a full-blown agricultural disaster," he urged the president. As Texas Land Commissioner, Dawn Buckingham, M.D., oversees more than 13 million acres of state land, including roughly three-quarters of a million acres of grazing and hunting leases managed by the Texas General Land Office. Her office sent a letter to Rollins and Texas governor Greg Abbott offering full access to the lands to support the government’s response to "the active, escalating threat of the New World Screwworm." "This is a big deal," Buckingham told Fox News Digital. "It's going to be a real problem, and it doesn't just impact our cattle, but it impacts all of the wild animals as well as our dogs and our cats. We want to be sure that we get these insects out of our state." The Land Commission has offered access to property to house workers, grow sterile flies, set up traps, whatever is needed, Buckingham said. According to Buckingham, the Land Commission met with South Texas ranchers "many months ago" when they observed screwworm flies marching up through Central America and Mexico. She said the pests have been slowly working their way back after they were pushed down to South America several decades ago. "[Screwworms] come and go with the world population being so mobile," Buckingham said. "It's very easy for insects to travel, whether they jump on a fruit truck or they come on animals or whether they've infected a person. Diseases move much more quickly these days than they used to." Buckingham added that, "The good news is we've got medication to treat [screwworms], and we know how to stop the propagation of the insect, so we should be able to get it under pretty good control. It's not reinventing the wheel. We fought them before. We'll fight them successfully again." View the full article