Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai signed with the Houston Astros this offseason, and the transition to the American lifestyle has not been easy for him. Imai, 27, was recently placed on the injured list with right arm fatigue, and in his first comments since the injury, he said, through an interpreter, the adjustment to the American lifestyle might be the reason. "He’s not able to adjust to the American lifestyle," Imai’s interpreter, Shio Enomoto, said, according to The Athletic. "Baseball and outside of baseball. That’s probably the reason (for his arm fatigue)." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Through an interpreter, Imai said the timing of when players eat dinner after a game is different, in addition to travel. "For example, the travel is different from Japan," Imai said, according to Enomoto. "The timing when the players eat. In Japan, when they get back to the hotel, they eat their dinner. Here, the players eat at the stadium." "He thought it would be the same as in Japan, for example, eating dinner at the hotel." WHITE SOX LONGTIME ANTHEM SINGER COLLAPSES ON FIELD WHILE PERFORMING BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM Imai said that he is going to use his time on IL to adjust and "try to become better." He does not currently have any timeline for his return and is one of three Astros starting pitchers on the IL. Imai pitched in the NPB for eight seasons and recorded a 3.15 ERA in 159 starts and became one of the best starting pitchers in the league. The Astros signed Imai to a three-year, $54 million contract in the offseason, but the right-hander struggled before landing on the IL. In three starts, he had a 7.27 ERA in his first 8.2 major-league innings. In his last start, he only recorded one out against the Seattle Mariners before leaving with an injury. He allowed three runs on one hit, four walks and one hit batter before departing. The Astros (8-11), who have won two straight over the Colorado Rockies (6-12), will look to complete the three-game sweep when they play the Rockies on Thursday at 8:10 p.m. ET. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. View the full article

You probably think your messages are safe. After all, apps like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram promote strong encryption. But a new warning from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows that attackers do not need to break encryption at all. Instead, they are going after you. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report FBI WARNS ABOUT FOREIGN APPS AND YOUR DATA According to the joint advisory, cyber actors tied to Russian intelligence are running large-scale phishing campaigns targeting messaging apps. These attacks are not random. They have focused on high-value targets like government officials, military personnel and journalists. However, the tactics can easily spread to everyday users. Here is the key takeaway: Hackers are not cracking the apps themselves. They are tricking people into giving up access. This is where it gets interesting and a bit unsettling. Instead of breaking encryption, attackers use phishing to gain control of individual accounts. Once inside, they can: It becomes a chain reaction. One compromised account can quickly lead to many more. In some cases, attackers impersonate trusted contacts. That makes the scam feel real and urgent. Encryption still matters. It protects messages as they travel between devices. But here is the problem. If someone logs into your account, they see everything just like you do. That means even the most secure app cannot protect you if your login gets compromised. This is a shift in how cyberattacks work. The weakest link is no longer the technology. It is human behavior. AI IS NOW POWERING CYBERATTACKS, MICROSOFT WARNS While the advisory highlights high-profile targets, the tactics are not limited to them. If you use messaging apps for: You are a potential target. Phishing works because it relies on simple mistakes. A quick tap on the wrong link is often all it takes. This warning highlights a bigger trend. Cyberattacks are becoming more personal. Instead of attacking systems, hackers are targeting people directly. That makes awareness your strongest defense. The more you understand how these scams work, the harder it becomes for attackers to succeed. You do not need to be a cybersecurity expert to protect yourself. You just need to slow things down and follow a few smart habits. If a message feels urgent or out of place, pause. Even if it looks like it came from someone you know. Avoid links sent through messages unless you can verify them independently. Strong antivirus software can help detect suspicious behavior after a compromise. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of protection even if your password gets exposed. TECH GIANTS UNITE TO FIGHT ONLINE SCAMS Many apps notify you when a new device signs in. Do not ignore these warnings. If a contact asks for something unusual, call them or confirm through another channel. Limit how much of your personal information is available online. Data removal services work to delete your data from broker sites, making it harder for scammers to target you with convincing phishing messages. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com. Install updates regularly. Security patches fix vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit after gaining access. Messaging apps feel private. They feel secure. That sense of comfort is exactly what attackers are counting on. The technology is still strong. The real question is whether your habits are keeping up. So the next time a message pops up that feels slightly off, trust that instinct and take a second look. Have you ever received a suspicious message that made you stop and question if it was real? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. View the full article

Woot is making it more affordable to own a frozen drink machine. Ninja’s Slushi that has an 88-ounce container for storing your ice-cold creations is down to $184.99 at Woot, which is a whopping 47 percent off its list price. The Slushi requires no ice, just the liquid of your choosing and a little time for it to transform into a thick, yet pourable slurry that will stay frozen in the machine for up to 12 hours. Ninja Slushi 88-ounch frozen drink machine Where to Buy: $349.99 $184.99 at Woot $349.99 $299.99 at Amazon The Slushi is great for parties, since you can craft plenty of alcohol-infused (or non-alcoholic) delights with it. The machine can just as easily be used just to make the day-to-day easier, whipping up frozen OJ for the morning, or a frappe so you don’t need to make a trip to the cafe. The only disclaimer with this deal is that the purchase includes a 90-day limited warranty through Woot, not a full one-year warranty from the manufacturer that you’d get by buying it at a different retailer for full price. Some other Verge-approved deals for you Google recently announced a price hike for YouTube Premium that’s happening in June for current subscribers, or now for new sign-ups. To soften the blow for its loyal customers, the company is offering a promotion if you pay for the $9.99 Google One Premium 2TB tier. You’ll get an offer on this landing page to get 50 percent off the monthly cost of YouTube Premium for a year. Normally $15.99 for an individual subscription, it’s $7.99 per month for 12 months. Razer’s new Pro Type Ergo wireless ergonomic keyboard that it launched on March 31st is already $40 off when you add it to your cart at Amazon. Normally $189.99, you can see the price fall at checkout to $149.99. This is Razer’s first split-style keyboard that aims to alleviate hand or wrist pain that gamers (and non-gamers, if you’re just drawn to its RGB LEDs) might be experiencing from keyboards that have a traditional layout. This model includes a non-removable wrist rest, two customizable dials, macro keys, a full number pad, and it can connect via Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, or wired with a USB-C cable. The Fractal Scape is an awesome wireless gaming headset, especially on PC where you can easily change its sound and LED settings with a browser-based app. Its $199.99 price has been holding steady for a while, but Newegg is offering a $20 gift card when you purchase the black-colored version. I loved not only its clean design and its good sound, but also its clever (included) magnetic charging dock that has a secret garage for its USB audio transmitter. Check out our review. View the full article

Rosie O'Donnell reacted to the sexual misconduct allegations against former Democratic congressman and California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell in a video posted to TikTok on Tuesday, lamenting that she had donated to one of his campaigns while comparing the situation to Bill Clinton. "Now can we talk a little bit about Eric Swalwell?" O'Donnell said. "I know that guy. In the ‘What kind of way?’ Like, spoke to him on the phone a couple times, donated money to him, I believe. Talked about him in some public appearances years ago about how I believed in him, and his cute little family and two kids, and standing up to all those people when he, you know, berates them for their moralist behavior." After Swalwell announced on Sunday that he would be suspending his campaign for governor in California, he said Monday that he would also be resigning from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. "And then all this comes out about him, and it's heartbreaking to me," she said. "You know? And I wrote him. I wrote him a little message and I said, 'You know, Bill Clinton broke my heart, and now you did too.' You know the conclusion I've come to? Men suck." PELOSI DISTANCES HERSELF FROM ALLY SWALWELL AMID SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS Clinton's office did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. O'Donnell argued men can't control their "sexual urges," and said the situation taught her not to believe in anyone. "And boy, that Eric Swalwell. You know, teaches you not to believe in anyone," she said. "For me, that's what it does for me. I don't believe in anyone. People have images and they sell themselves as one thing, but they're not that thing. They have complications like all humans do, right? They have addictions, they have impulses, they have frontal lobe disorder, they have narcissism, they have a spoiled privileged upbringing that warps their perspective." Swalwell is facing a string of accusations, including that he drugged and raped one woman and sexually assaulted one of his staffers, which have spurred at least two local criminal investigations. He has denied all the allegations, but has admitted to making mistakes. ROSIE O’DONNELL SAYS DAUGHTER BLAMES TRUMP FOR FORCING THEIR FAMILY'S MOVE OUT OF AMERICA O'Donnell fled the U.S. after President Donald Trump was elected in 2024 and now resides in Ireland. She revealed during an interview in February that she had been back in the country for two weeks, but didn't tell anyone. "I was recently home for two weeks, and I did not really tell anyone," she told Chris Cuomo during an interview on "SiriusXM’s Cuomo Mornings," in mid-February. "I just went to see my family. I wanted to see how hard it would be for me to get in and out of the country. I wanted to feel what it felt like. I wanted to hold my children again. And I hadn't been home in over a year." She then shared that she "wanted to make sure that it was safe" for her and her daughter to come back over the summer so that they could be with family during her break from school. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News Digital did not immediately receive a response from Eric Swalwell's representative. View the full article

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will not speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for now, a Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to U.S. efforts to broker direct contact between the two countries as fighting continues across southern Lebanon. The development came after President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that the two leaders could speak for the first time in decades. "We are trying to create a little breathing room," Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon had not spoken in some 34 years and saying, "It will happen tomorrow." But Lebanese officials quickly pushed back. A senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital that no call between Aoun and Netanyahu is likely before a ceasefire is reached. IDF UNCOVERS HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS STASH INSIDE HOSPITAL IN LEBANON The official said there is mounting domestic pressure on Lebanon's government not to deepen contacts with Israel while fighting continues, especially because many in Lebanon believe the government has already begun negotiations without receiving anything in return. The lack of a ceasefire or any tangible concession has made public opinion increasingly important, he explained. Three Lebanese officials told Reuters that Aoun has no plans to speak with Netanyahu in the near future. Two of the officials said Lebanon's embassy in Washington conveyed that position to the Trump administration before Aoun held a phone call Thursday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In a brief statement after the call, Lebanon's presidency said Aoun thanked Rubio for U.S. efforts to secure a ceasefire. Shortly afterward, Lebanon's presidency said Aoun also spoke by phone with Trump. According to the Lebanese presidency official X account, Aoun thanked Trump for his efforts to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon and achieve what it described as a lasting peace and stability that could pave the way for a broader regional peace process. The presidency said Aoun urged Trump to continue those efforts in order to stop the fighting as quickly as possible. Trump, according to the Lebanese readout, voiced support for Aoun and Lebanon and said he remained committed to securing a ceasefire as soon as possible. Lebanon has made clear it wants a ceasefire before any direct negotiations with Israel. "A ceasefire is the natural entry point for direct negotiations," Aoun said Thursday. Aoun, who previously served as commander of Lebanon's U.S.-backed armed forces before becoming president last year, said an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon would be a necessary first step before Lebanese troops could fully deploy to the border region. The diplomatic dispute comes as the White House presses for a broader deal to end the regional war that erupted after Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group entered the conflict on March 2 in support of Tehran. Hezbollah's intervention opened a new front in Lebanon just 15 months after the last major Israel-Hezbollah war. Pakistan, which helped mediate the April 8 ceasefire between Israel and Iran, said ending the fighting in Lebanon is essential to preserving that agreement. ISRAEL WARNS HEZBOLLAH ‘PLAYING WITH FIRE,’ PRESSES LEBANON TO ACT ON WEAPONS PLEDGE "Peace in Lebanon is essential for peace talks," Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said. The Israeli security cabinet met late Wednesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, according to Israeli media. Israeli officials have signaled openness to negotiations, but they are also insisting on continuing military operations until Hezbollah is pushed away from the border. Israeli Cabinet minister Gila Gamliel told Israeli media that Netanyahu had been expected to speak with Aoun "for the first time after so many years of no contact between the two countries." Israel and Lebanon remain formally at war and have had no direct leader-to-leader contact in decades. The latest U.S. diplomatic push follows a rare meeting Tuesday in Washington between Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter. Those talks, held at the State Department under U.S. mediation, marked the first face-to-face discussions between senior Israeli and Lebanese officials in more than three decades. Still, the prospect of a direct call between Netanyahu and Aoun has run into strong opposition inside Lebanon. Hezbollah, which has opposed any contact with Israel, remains publicly against negotiations. At the same time, Lebanon's government has increasingly distanced itself from Hezbollah since the terror group entered the war. The Lebanese government formally banned Hezbollah's military activities on March 2 and has spent the past year trying to disarm the Iranian-backed group without triggering a broader civil conflict. Meanwhile, fighting intensified Thursday in southern Lebanon. IRAN THREATENS TO END CEASEFIRE OVER HEZBOLLAH'S EXCLUSION FROM TRUCE DEAL Battles continued around the border town of Bint Jbeil, a longtime stronghold of Hezbollah — an Iran-backed terror group — that Israeli officials see as a key objective in the current offensive. Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israeli forces were close to "overcoming" Hezbollah in Bint Jbeil. The Israeli military's immediate objective is to push Hezbollah farther from the border and prevent anti-tank missiles and other direct-fire weapons from threatening northern Israeli communities, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said in an interview with Fox News Digital. He said Israeli troops are now holding what the military calls "defense lines" several kilometers inside Lebanon, positions designed to keep Hezbollah gunmen and anti-tank squads from once again overlooking Israeli towns. "We're going to make sure we keep diminishing them," Shoshani said. Lebanese security officials also said an Israeli airstrike destroyed the last remaining bridge over the Litani River leading into southern Lebanon. The strike effectively cut off nearly a tenth of the country from the rest of Lebanon after earlier Israeli attacks destroyed other crossings. HEZBOLLAH, IRAN UNLEASH COORDINATED CLUSTER BOMB STRIKES ON ISRAEL IN MAJOR ESCALATION Israel has vowed to turn the area south of the Litani River into a "no-go zone" for Hezbollah. Israeli military chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Wednesday that Hezbollah operatives would no longer be allowed to operate south of the river. The Litani River, which runs roughly 20 miles north of Israel's border, has long been viewed by Israel as the line beyond which Hezbollah forces should not be allowed to operate. Hezbollah responded Thursday with fresh rocket fire into northern Israel. Warning sirens sounded in several Israeli communities, sending residents into bomb shelters. There were no immediate reports of injuries. According to Lebanese authorities, more than 2,100 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2 and more than 1.2 million have been displaced. Israeli officials say Hezbollah attacks have killed two Israeli civilians and 13 Israeli soldiers during the same period. Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department, Lebanon's embassy in Washington and the Israeli government for comment, but did not receive responses in time for publication. Reuters contributed to this report. View the full article