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Royal Dutch Shell’s conical drilling unit Kulluk sits aground on the southeast shore of Sitkalidak Island, 40 miles southwest of the city of Kodiak, on Jan. 1, 2013. The Kulluk was being towed from Dutch Harbor to Everett, Wash., after a season of drilling in the Beaufort Sea. The Kulluk broke away from the two during a storm and grounded. Shell determined later that it could not salvage the Kulluk, and the company scrapped its Beaufort drilling plan that year. In 2015, it abandoned its entire Arctic offshore drilling plan. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis/U.S. Coast Guard)
Alaska and fisheries are intrinsically linked, both economically and culturally. Alaska’s fisheries provide for communities and rural economies across the state—and they will do so sustainably, year after year, provided we take care of the ocean and rivers that support them.
That is why Alaska should be excluded from the federal government’s latest plan for offshore drilling, called the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, or Five-Year Plan. It would open almost all of Alaska’s coasts to drilling and the oil spills that inevitably follow.
The National Marine Fisheries Service estimates that Alaska’s abundant waters produce more than half the fish caught off the U.S. coasts, with an average wholesale value of almost $4.5 billion a year. Indigenous communities depend on these fish stocks for subsistence, cultural practices and livelihoods. Commercial fisheries are the largest private sector employer in the state.
Early in his term, President Trump signed Executive Order 14276 titled “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.” It was aimed at reducing regulations that seemed overly burdensome and “modernizing” the U.S. fishing industry to increase competitiveness in world markets. To assist with this mission, an Office of Seafood was created at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and government programs currently available to farmers and ranchers are being expanded to include fishermen. In direct contradiction to that goal, our nation’s fishing grounds are now under threat from offshore oil and gas development, with Alaska squarely in the crosshairs.
The most recent part of the Five-Year Plan, the Draft Proposed Program, included almost all the Alaska coast, including the Arctic. This would offer important fishing grounds to the oil and gas industry for possible development, along with the already highly vulnerable marine ecosystems of the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea.
Alaskans know firsthand how damaging oil spills in our waters can be. The Exxon Valdez spill in 1989 released 11 billion gallons of oil, killing billions of salmon and herring eggs, leading to the collapse of the herring fishery in 1993 and the loss of more than $166 million in income over the 20 years after the spill. Given the value of Alaska’s fisheries, the lack of in-state infrastructure to contain a spill and the wildness of Alaska’s weather, outer continental oil development is simply not worth the risk.
The prospect of offshore drilling is also unpopular in Alaska. In every comment period of this process, Native communities and state representatives have opposed the oil industry drilling in our waters. Both Alaska senators issued a statement against drilling outside of Cook Inlet.
Alaska’s waters support the most thriving fisheries in the country, and they provide the highest quality seafood on the global market. Expanding drilling into the turbulent waters off Alaska creates an untenable risk. The next phase of the offshore drilling plan is expected soon, but there is still time for the Trump Administration to protect Alaska and remove our coasts from consideration before it’s too late.
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Lionel Messi has left the door open for a sensational appearance at the 2030 World Cup after cementing his legacy as the greatest goalscorer in the history of the competition. The Argentina icon, currently leading the Albiceleste’s charge at the 2026 tournament in North America, recently surpassed Miroslav Klose to take his total tally to 18 goals across six editions. The GOAT Refuses to Say Goodbye Despite turning 39 this week, Messi is showing no interest in discussing his retirement from the international stage. When quizzed about the possibility of featuring in the 2030 World Cup, which will celebrate the tournament’s centenary, the Inter Miami star remained evasive but optimistic about his longevity. “I don’t know. The truth is, I’m not thinking about that right now. It seems a bit far off but, as I said, I’m living one day at a time and focused on the present,” Messi told reporters, per ANI. The veteran forward, who has scored all five of Argentina’s goals in their opening two group matches against Algeria and Austria, insisted his continued participation depends entirely on his physical state. Messi added: “Yes, yes… I will continue for some time, as long as I can contribute, feel good physically, and help my teammates… I will keep playing.” His comments suggest that the dream of seeing him compete at age 43 remains very much alive for football fans globally. Record-Breaking Exploits On The World Stage Messi’s current form suggests that age remains little more than a number for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. By netting a brace in the 2-0 win over Austria, he became the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, moving past the previous record of 16 goals. It has been a clinical start to the 2026 campaign, following his hat-trick in the opening match that also made him the oldest player to score a treble in the competition’s history. The former Barcelona star was humble when reflecting on his milestone, even after missing a penalty earlier in the match. “The truth is that it is spectacular how it happened,” Messi admitted. “Today I had the penalty that I could have increased the score with, but if I had scored the penalty, perhaps I wouldn’t have scored the other two. You never know, but I’m happy with the result.” Peak Physical Condition at 39 While most players have long since retired by their late thirties, Messi continues to stun observers with his fitness levels. While celebrating his 39th birthday, the Argentine captain shared footage of himself performing perfect pull-ups at the Albiceleste’s training base, demonstrating the rigorous gym work behind his on-field success. This physical dedication has convinced many that he could follow in the footsteps of other sporting icons who played well into their forties. Pundits are already speculating on what his next club move might be, with former England international Gabby Agbonlahor agrees that a 2030 World Cup appearance is on the cards. Agbonlahor even suggested that if Messi were to make a shock move to the Premier League with Aston Villa, he would lead them to both domestic and European glory. Defending The Title in North America For now, the primary focus remains defending the World Cup trophy. Argentina have already secured their place in the Round of 32 with a game to spare, allowing manager Lionel Scaloni to potentially rest his stars for their final Group J encounter against Jordan. Scaloni has been vocal about his desire to keep his captain happy and thriving, noting the positive atmosphere within the squad as they pursue back-to-back world titles. “We believe it’s the group that gets through both the good and the bad moments. We know that being beside a friend always makes things better. That’s how we all feel, and I imagine Leo feels the same way, based on what he said,” Scaloni remarked. With the knockout rounds looming, Messi’s record-breaking form and elite physical condition suggest that Argentina remain the team to beat as they march toward the final in New York.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Canada threw itself a party at home and Switzerland strolled in to rearrange the furniture. Two goals in the first dozen minutes of the second half settled it. Switzerland and Canada both advanced to the knockout round as well. But the co-hosts’ 2-1 defeat in Vancouver was a reminder that hosting a World Cup gets you a great crowd, not a free pass. Here are my takeaways from Switzerland’s win over Canada: 1. Swiss Banking: The Swiss Take Group B, Canada Cashes In Anyway Both teams arrived on four points, and both left with what they came for — sort of. Switzerland’s win lifts Murat Yakin’s side to seven points and first place in Group B, which should buy it the friendlier-looking half of the round of 32 bracket. Canada dropped to second. But here’s the part worth celebrating in Vancouver: second place still means advancing. For a nation that went home pointless and goalless in 1986 and again in 2022, this is uncharted territory — the first time Canada has ever escaped a World Cup group. Losing the group on the final day dents pride, not the standings. Qualification was effectively secured before kickoff, and Canada is happy to take a knockout berth on home soil, however it arrives. 2. No Galáctico, No Hype — And Top Of Group B Anyway Here’s a fun exercise: name a Swiss superstar. Take your time. Switzerland just won Group B without a single player who the casual fan would cross a room to watch. Captain Granit Xhaka is a 33-year-old metronome rebuilt at Sunderland. Defensive rock Manuel Akanji quietly anchors Inter Milan. Gregor Kobel keeps goals out of the net for Borussia Dortmund, and Breel Embolo leads the line for Rennes. All solid players at the club level, but not one is a household name — and that’s precisely why everyone keeps sleeping on them. Murat Yakin’s side is organized, compact, ruthless in transition and lethal from set pieces — the footballing equivalent of the kid who always did the homework and stayed after class for extra help. Switzerland reached the quarterfinals at each of the last two Euros. Overlooked suits the squad just fine. It only means nobody enjoys drawing the team that quietly keeps advancing. 3. Hot, Cold, And Through: The Jesse Marsch Verdict Three group games, three completely different versions of Canada. A flat 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina to open, despite being ranked 34 places higher. Then a 6-0 demolition of Qatar that smelled like a breakout. Then this: busy, competitive and ultimately second-best. That’s the Marsch experience in a sentence: high-energy, high-press, gloriously unpredictable, occasionally combustible. What did Wednesday teach us? That the press can be split by quick, direct play, and that two soft moments after halftime — including a goalkeeper who got a hand to the second goal but only helped it in — will sink you against good teams. But also that this group doesn’t fold; Canada outshot Switzerland and pulled one back through substitute Promise David. The verdict is a genuine knockout side with a wobble in it. Dangerous on a good day, beatable on a bad one. 4. The Kid From Geneva: Johan Manzambi Has Arrived Remember the name, because Switzerland already has. Johan Manzambi — a 20-year-old box-to-box midfielder from Bundesliga side SC Freiburg — delivered the breakout performance of the Swiss tournament. He set up Rubén Vargas seconds into the second half, then doubled the lead himself with a direct shot that squeezed past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau. This was no fluke. The Geneva-born youngster — son of Angolan and Congolese parents — had already come off the bench to score twice against Bosnia and Herzegovina, becoming the youngest Swiss player ever to score a brace at a World Cup. Manzambi has three goals and an assist in his first tournament, at 20, from midfield. Murat Yakin has spent the group stage learning what Freiburg already knew, and Premier League scouts are circling.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
Bosnia and Herzegovina rose to the occasion to defeat Qatar 3-1 in Seattle, and likely put itself into the knockout stages of a World Cup for the first time. Sergej Barbarez’s team was aggressive in the first half behind standout performances from teenager Kerim Alajbegovic and legendary 40-year-old captain Edin Džeko to propel the team to a defining World Cup victory. The full rankings of third-place teams will not be known until later in the week, but Bosnia and Herzegovina is now in great shape to advance. Here are my four takeaways from the match: 1. Youth Is Served For Bosnia and Herzegovina In a World Cup that has been dominated by some of the greatest players to ever play the game, Bosnia and Herzegovina is all-but-assured to qualify for the knockout stages for the first time in its history, thanks to major contributions from its youth, including its youngest-ever goalscorer in winger Kerim Alajbegović (18). Born in Cologne, Germany, to Bosnian parents, Alajbegović took a ball from Ivan Basic and evaded several Qatari defenders and fired a brilliant and unstoppable shot into the top corner. Bosnia and Herzegovina has a promising group of younger players within its system and Alajbegović is a big part of the team’s future. Now at Salzburg, he is set to join Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Even aside from the goal, Alajbegović had a very good and complete performance where he was routinely dangerous and always looking to make a difference. That is why this tournament can be so much fun. It is not just for established stars; it is also a place where stars are made – and Alajbegović just scored what is arguably the biggest goal in the history of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. In addition to Alajbegović, Ivan Basic was also very dangerous for Bosnia and Herzegovina throughout the game. Basic not only assisted on Alajbegović’s goal, he also set up Džeko for a shot off the post. He was the best passer in this game. At just 24, Basic is a player not just for this World Cup, but he will also be important to Bosnia & Herzegovina by a long stretch. Finally, there is Ermin Mahmic, the 21-year-old who put the game out of reach with the third Bosnia and Herzegovina goal. Born in Austria to Bosnian parents, Mahmic played for Austrian youth national teams in the past. It was only last month, in May, when he completed a change-of-association switch with FIFA to play for Bosnia & Herzegovina. In doing so and then scoring in this game, he became one of the key pieces to this national team’s future. Bosnia and Herzegovina is well set up for the future with a talented base of young players. Most of these players were born outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina at a time when many families in the country were displaced in the 1990s. Now, many children born abroad to Bosnian parents in the years following the war are opting to play for Bosnia & Herzegovina. In addition to Mahmic and Alajbegović, there is also Esmir Bajraktarevic, who started in this game and played a big role in World Cup qualifying. Bajraktarevic was born and raised in Wisconsin and played for the U.S. U-20 and U-23 teams (and one appearance with the full national team) before switching to Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2. Džeko Still Important To Bosnia What was fun about this win for Bosnia and Herzegovina is that it was not just the youth of Alajbegović; it was also a very important performance from Edin Džeko, who at age 40 is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s all-time leading scorer. The Sarajevo native has over 400 career goals for club and country. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, he has 73 goals in 150 appearances. Džeko did not score in this game, but he made the team’s second goal possible when he got on the end of a cross from fullback Sead Kolasinac deep in the box. He then attempted to send a header back across the goal, but it deflected off Sultan Al Brake for an own goal. In the 38th minute, Džeko nearly put the game out of reach when he got on the end of a brilliant ball from Basic while in stride towards the goal. He took a left-footed shot that looked as if it was heading into the corner, but instead hit the post. Džeko’s 150th cap ended in the 64th minute when he was subbed out. While he was technically not part of a goal contribution, it was a very good performance and the win was not possible without him. Between Džeko and Alajbegović, it was a win that was made possible by two players 22 years apart in age, spanning multiple generations. It was a true “changing of the guard” moment for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. 3. Qatar kept fighting When Qatar conceded its second goal in a five-minute span via an own goal to fall behind 2-0, it seemed as if Qatar was going to fold and make a quiet exit from the tournament. That was not the case at all. Qatar responded by playing its best soccer of the tournament, by far. It began with a great cross from right back Pedro Miguel that found Edmílson Junior at the back post. He then was able to set up Hassan Al-Haydos for a close finish to pull one back and make it 2-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina. Then, just before the half, Miguel nearly equalized for Qatar but hit the post instead. While trailing in the later stages of the first half, Qatar enjoyed a long spell where it was on the front foot. It was a positive response for Qatar and one that should make its fans proud that the team put up a fight and never gave up. 4. The U.S Awaits? Bosnia and Herzegovina finished third in Group B behind Switzerland and Canada. But with four points, that will certainly be enough to send the team through to its first-ever knockout appearances. One of the likely scenarios now has this Bosnia & Herzegovina team facing the United States on July 1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in what would be a huge occasion for both teams. For the U.S. team, it is a chance to win a rare knockout game on home soil. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, it will likely be the biggest game in the history of its national team. Bosnia and Herzegovina matches up well with the United States. It has a nice blend of youth and experience that should give the team plenty of energy. It is also a strong and physical group. Under head coach Sergej Barbarez, the players all play hard and compete. That was how it enjoyed its defining moment of beating Italy in the playoffs of World Cup qualifying. The U.S. team will scout Bosnia and Herzegovina extensively ahead of this potential matchup, and if the game materializes, Mauricio Pochettino will have to prepare his team for a very physical battle for 90 — or possibly even 120 minutes.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Back in mid-May, Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers, was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The arrest came just days after her court date for a previous crash, and police claimed that Mathers’ BAC was three times the legal limit.
So her situation wasn’t great to begin with, and now Kim’s legal troubles have taken another serious turn.
According to a report from Page Six, a warrant has been issued for Mathers after she failed to appear for a scheduled hearing in Michigan on Wednesday.
Kim was expected to appear before Judge William H. Hackel III in Macomb County District Court.
When she did not show up, the court reportedly issued a warrant for her arrest and set bond at $10,000. Authorities confirmed that she had not been taken into custody as of Wednesday afternoon.
The missed hearing stems from Kim’s arrest last month, which could have been a much worse situation, judging from the police report.
Officers say Mathers was taken into custody after allegedly striking another vehicle while driving near Detroit. No injuries were reported in the incident, and she was later released from custody.
The arrest came just days after Scott appeared in court regarding a separate impaired-driving case tied to a February crash.
In that incident, she allegedly hit a parked vehicle and later crashed into her own garage door after leaving the scene. She ultimately pleaded no contest to impaired driving and failure to report an accident.
Authorities reportedly recovered containers believed to contain alcohol from Mathers’ vehicle during the February investigation, and body-camera footage showed her taking a Breathalyzer test.
Mathers has faced legal and substance-abuse struggles over the years, including previous DUI-related incidents.
Police say her teenage son and his friends were in the car during the February crash.
Of course, Mathers is best known for her tumultuous relationship with Eminem, aka Slim Shady, aka Marshall Mathers. The pair married in 1999 before divorcing in 2001. They reconciled and remarried in 2006, but that marriage lasted only a few months before ending in divorce as well.
Kim and Em share daughter Hailie Jade, while the rapper also helped raise two of Kim’s sister’s children.
At this point, it remains unclear why Mathers failed to appear in court or when authorities might execute the warrant.
We’ll have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
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Carly Pearce paid tribute to her bluegrass roots during CMA Fest 2026 with a special performance that brought together celebrated bluegrass artists Ricky Skaggs and Molly Tuttle, as well as rising 15-year-old mandolin player Shay Morgan.
Taking the stage at Nissan Stadium on night three of this year’s Nashville festival, Pearce explained to the crowd that long before she became a country star, she was a young girl from Kentucky who developed a love for music through the bluegrass genre.
To celebrate those early days, Pearce teamed up with Skaggs and Tuttle for a special performance of Sierra Hull’s “From Now On.” The collaboration also spotlighted the next generation of bluegrass talent through a partnership with the CMA Foundation, which brought 15-year-old mandolin prodigy Shay Morgan to the stage.
Morgan, whom Tuttle described as a “mandolin shredder,” more than held her own alongside the acclaimed musicians. She hails from Florida and has been marking her cross across several cities as well as on social media. Her love for bluegrass shined on the stadium stage as she plucked her instrument while delivering the powerful story of a love that feels like it’s almost slipped away. But instead of walking away, the couple at hand chooses to rebuild and commit to a better future “from now on.”
Pearce took lead on the vocals then came together with Skaggs and Tuttle on the chorus, blending rich harmonies with traditional bluegrass instrumentation, as mandolin, guitar, and fiddle intertwined for a stripped-back sound.
Ahead of her time on stage, Pearce spoke with Country Now, noting that the performance was part of a partnership with the CMA Foundation and gave her an opportunity to shine a light on the next generation of musicians alongside the musical legends.
“I get to play some new music off of my new record and I get to have a very full circle moment with Bluegrass Legends, Molly Tuttle and Ricky Skaggs,” she shared.
Skaggs also touched on how meaningful this performance was poised to be and admitted he was looking forward to spotlighting the genre of bluegrass within the festival.
“I’m glad she wanted to do this. I just think it’s going to be just a real tip of the hat to acoustic music. People like Molly and people like Billy Strings and people that are carrying such a torch for bluegrass and taking it to the people and playing it great,” he explained. “So I think it deserves to be here at the festival…just bluegrass in general. It’s just really great. And Carly’s great. She loves the music. She’s a Kentucky girl and so she loves the music and really wanted to do something.”
Tuttle predicted that the delivery would be “a lot of fun,” especially because this marked her first-ever stadium performance.
“I told Carly today I’ve never played a stadium before so I’m very excited…but yeah first time performing so it’ll be surreal,” she told Country Now.
That wasn’t Pearce’s only surprise of the night. She also brought a few of her fan-favorites to the stage including “Truck on Fire” and “What He Didn’t Do,” before closing out her set by welcoming out Riley Green for a duet, “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.”
Fans can relive these performances and more tomorrow, June 25 during the broadcast of CMA Fest presented by SoFi. The three-hour special co-hosted by Riley Green and Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer will air Thursday, June 25 at 8/7c on ABC and be available for streaming the next day on Hulu.
The special will feature performances from Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Fetty Wap, Florida Georgia Line, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Michael McDonald, Molly Tuttle, The Red Clay Strays, Ricky Skaggs, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Shay Morgan, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, and Zach Top.
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