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A former Alaska attorney has pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine out of his Anchorage residence and faces 10 to 40 years in federal prison.
Alaska lawmakers overrode a veto to pass HB 195, expanding pharmacist care to treat common conditions like UTIs and strep throat, with changes taking effect in 2027.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has urged football fans to remain grounded despite firing Norway into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The clinical forward netted twice in a thrilling victory over Senegal to guarantee progress, but he quickly dismissed any suggestions that his nation are genuine contenders to win the tournament. Haaland fires Norway through The 25-year-old forward continued his spectacular international form by netting a vital brace during Tuesday’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal. The crucial win moved the Scandinavian outfit to six points in Group I, sealing their progression to the round of 32 with a game to spare. This landmark achievement marks the first time the national team has successfully reached the knockout phase of a World Cup tournament since 1998. Striker demands total realism The prolific frontman dismissed any high expectations ahead of facing 2018 winners France, refusing to entertain talk of global glory despite matching a historical record by scoring multiple goals in his first two World Cup appearances. Haaland said: “I don’t care, we are through. They’ll probably beat us and go on and win the whole tournament.” When subsequently questioned on whether this tournament will ultimately belong to him and Norway following his clinical individual start, the City attacker quickly shut down any excessive optimism. He added: “Depends on what you mean with that. To qualify for the first time in 28 years and going through the group stage, yes, I would say so. To win the World Cup, absolutely not. I think let’s be a little realistic here, and let’s be happy, every single Norwegian on the planet today.” Viking celebrations sweep planet The historic triumph triggered wild scenes of celebration, with supporters performing the iconic Viking Row routine. The emotional weight of the achievement was heavily felt within the squad, who joined traveling fans on the pitch to celebrate a momentous evening. Haaland stated: “It was crazy. Martin [Odegaard] and I talked a bit about it before the match, about whether we should join in if everything went the way it did, and it did, so a pretty special moment I would say for the whole of Norway. “I think it is right up there with the biggest nights I have had in my entire life. I have a bit of the same feeling that I had after the Champions League final. It is incredibly huge. I am incredibly proud and all of that.” Heavyweight group decider looms Norway now look forward to a blockbuster final group match against France on Friday to determine who secures top spot in Group I. Didier Deschamps’ side will present a formidable tactical challenge for the tournament underdogs. With qualification already guaranteed, the technical staff can approach the elite fixture with minimal pressure before learning their round-of-32 opponents.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
The GOAT continues to amaze the world as Lionel Messi now reigns supreme at the top of the list of all-time goalscorers at the World Cup. With his two goals against Austria in Argentina’s group-stage game on June 22, Messi surpassed the long-standing record held by Germany’s Miroslav Klose. It came a week after Messi scored his first career World Cup hat trick in a win over Algeria, while also setting the record as the oldest player (38) to record a hat trick at the tournament — passing Cristiano Ronaldo’s feat from 2022 when he was 33 years old. But this list could change even more. France’s Kylian Mbappé has 18 goals all time at the World Cup, which sits second all-time, and is already adding to his tally this summer. With that being said, here are the players with the most goals in World Cup men’s history. Let’s take a look. 1. Lionel Messi (Argentina): 19 Messi’s six goals at the 2026 World Cup have now given him yet another record on his résumé. Messi has played in every World Cup since 2006 and scored in all but one (2010). He scored seven goals at the 2022 World Cup. Messi is also Argentina’s all-time leading goalscorer with 123 to his name and additionally holds the record for most World Cup matches played with 29. 2. Kylian Mbappé (France): 18 Mbappé has scored an outrageous 18 goals in just 18 World Cup matches in his career. As a 19-year-old in 2018, he scored four goals for France, helping it win its first title since 1998, and then he scored eight goals in 2022 — most notably netting the second hat trick in a World Cup final ever against Argentina. At the 2026 tournament, he has six so far. 3. Miroslav Klose (Germany): 16 Playing in four straight World Cups from 2002 to 2014, Klose scored in all four editions of the World Cups he participated in and capped it off by lifting the trophy in 2016. His 71 goals for Germany are also the most in the national team’s history. 4. Ronaldo (Brazil): 15 Many consider Ronaldo the greatest striker of all-time, as he scored more than 350 goals in club play and 62 for Brazil. Fifteen of those international goals came in the World Cup, en route to winning the Golden Ball in the 1998 tournament and the Golden Boot in 2002. 5. Gerd Müller (Germany): 14 Arguably the greatest Bundesliga goalscorer of all-time, Müller scored an astonishing 10 goals in 1970 and then another four in 1974 in Germany’s title run. He was Germany’s all-time leading goalscorer with 68 goals until Klose passed him. 6. Just Fontaine (France): 13 Fontaine holds one of the most incredible stats in World Cup history, as all 13 of his goals came in the 1958 edition of the tournament — the record for most goals scored by a player at a single World Cup. It’s been 68 years since he set that record, and no one has come close to breaking it. 7. Pelé (Brazil): 12 The great Pelé scored in all four of his World Cup appearances from 1958 to 1970 and won three titles with Brazil in that span. Most notably, he scored in the final in 1958, as the youngest to ever do so at just 17 years old. T-9. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): 11 Ronaldo became the oldest player to score a goal in a knockout stage match at 41 years old when he converted a penalty at the 2026 World Cup. In his six World Cup appearances, he scored at least one goal in each edition. T-9. Jürgen Klinsmann (Germany): 11 Klinsmann scored in three straight World Cups from 1990 to 1998, helping Germany lift the trophy in 1990. His 47 goals for Germany overall are tied for the fourth-most in national team history. T-9. Sándor Kocsis (Hungary): 11 Kocsis’s 11 goals all came in 1954, when his Hungary side scored 27 in five matches before falling in the final to West Germany. He’s the only player to hit double digits in one World Cup besides Fontaine and Müller. Seven players have exactly 10 goals at the World Cup: Helmut Rahn (Germany), Gary Lineker (England), Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina), Teófilo Cubillas (Peru), Thomas Müller (Germany) and Grzegorz Lato (Poland).Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again silenced the critics by etching his name into the record books as the first male player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. Despite mounting pressure regarding his age and international form, the 41-year-old icon proved that his clinical instincts remain sharp on the grandest stage of all. A Landmark Moment For The GOAT There is simply no stopping Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to breaking records. By finding the back of the net in Portugal’s clash with Uzbekistan, the legendary forward became the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments. It is a feat of unmatched longevity that sees him pull ahead of his long-time rival Lionel Messi in this specific category of historical consistency. The goal, a clinical strike in the sixth minute, served as a defiant response to those who suggested the veteran’s time at the elite level was coming to an end. It was a moment described by many as inevitable, as the Al-Nassr star once again proved that his appetite for goals on the international stage remains as voracious as it was during his debut tournament two decades ago. Silencing The Growing Circle of Critics Heading into the match, the narrative surrounding the Portugal captain was uncharacteristically negative. Statistical analysis had pointed to a goalless run in major international tournaments that had stretched across 10 games, leading some to question whether Roberto Martinez should consider a team without his talismanic number seven. Critics had highlighted his limited involvement in build-up play and a dwindling “post-shot xG” as signs of a sharp decline. However, Ronaldo’s ability to produce the decisive moment when the world is watching has always been his greatest strength. Martinez Stands By His Captain Amid the pre-match scrutiny, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez remained steadfast in his support for the 41-year-old. Martinez dismissed suggestions that the team would be better off without their most prolific scorer, insisting that Ronaldo’s presence provides tactical advantages that go beyond simple touch counts or distance covered in the final third. “It makes no sense to get the best goalscorer in world football out in a game that you need goals,” Martinez stated emphatically. “For us in moments like this, the experience of Cristiano in the box is important. The way that he attracts defenders is important, the way that we can use the space is important. And every player has a responsibility or a piece of quality on the pitch. And clearly when you look for goals, you need to have Cristiano.” A Must-Win Mission in Texas With a trip to Texas on the horizon, the pressure is on the European heavyweights to deliver a victory and secure their path to the knockout stages. The squad are well aware that their performance against DR Congo fell below the standards expected of a team boasting the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva. Full-back Joao Cancelo echoed these sentiments, demanding an immediate improvement in the final third. “We didn’t create chances, and that isn’t normal in a team like ours. We have high-quality players, among the best in the world, and we have to show that on the pitch. Tomorrow, only winning counts. We don’t have any margin for error,” Cancelo warned. Portugal burst out of the blocks against Uzbekistan, with Nuno Mendes crashing home a free-kick in the 17th minute. Ronaldo added his second of the game six minutes before half-time – with that clinical finish taking him to 10 in total at World Cup tournaments and above inconic countryman Eusebio.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Joe Manganiello is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors.
But despite his many years in the spotlight, the photogenic star has managed to keep a tight lid on the details of his personal life.
That’s about to change, thanks to a new memoir in which Manganiello opens up about his private struggles, including a series of health issues that nearly claimed his life.
In newly published excerpts from Bloodlines, Joe reveals that he endured a devastating seven-year battle with autoimmune-related illnesses that attacked multiple parts of his body and ultimately resulted in a life-saving organ amputation.
According to a synopsis for the book, Manganiello’s health began deteriorating after what he describes as a “cascade of autoimmune-related illnesses” affected his skin, thyroid, eyes, lungs, and digestive system.
The actor reportedly suffered chronic pain, multiple medical crises, and a prolonged struggle that left doctors unable to provide clear answers about what was happening to him.
The health battle eventually led to a life-saving organ amputation, though Manganiello has not publicly disclosed which organ was removed.
In a statement to People magazine, Manganiello reflected on the experience and the toll it took on him.
“It was the most brutally difficult time of my life, one I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy, but also my greatest adventure,” he said.
The 49-year-old explained that his search for answers eventually extended beyond traditional medicine.
After doctors were unable to determine the cause of his illnesses, Manganiello turned to alternative paths that included spiritual exploration, genealogy research, ancient myths, and other unconventional practices.
That journey reportedly led him to uncover stories about his ancestors, including relatives who survived the Armenian genocide and family members who also struggled with chronic illness.
Manganiello says the process of writing Bloodlines helped him make sense of the suffering he endured and gave him a new perspective on his life.
He expressed hope that readers facing their own challenges may find encouragement in his story and discover that healing can exist on the other side of even the darkest struggles.
The memoir is scheduled for release in October and promises to explore not only Joe’s medical ordeal but also his rise to stardom, his sobriety, and his failed marriage to Sofia Vergara.
Fans of Manganiello’s who are just now learning about his health issues will hopefully appreciate the reminder that some of the toughest battles are the ones fought away from the spotlight.
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A healthy sunflower sea star is seen on the seafloor in 2014. Sunflower sea stars are important for fish habitat because they eat sea urchins, which can mow down kelp forests if left unchecked. A wasting disease that struck more than a decade ago wiped out about 90% of the population, with the most severe losses in the southern part of the species’ range, off Mexico and California. Sunflower sea stars in Alaska have also died from the wasting disease, but the losses have not been as severe. (Photo by Ed Gullekson/Washington Department of Fish and WIldlife, provided by NOAA Fisheries)
An environmental group has sued the Trump administration over its failure to grant Endangered Species Act protections to sunflower sea stars, a keystone Pacific Ocean species that lost 90% of its population since 2013 to a wasting disease.
The Center for Biological Diversity, in its lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accused the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of illegally delaying endangered and threatened listings for the giant sea stars.
NOAA’s Fisheries Service in 2023 proposed listing the species as threatened across its entire range, which stretches from Baja California to Alaska. That proposal stemmed from a petition the Center for Biological Diversity filed in 2021.
However, NOAA Fisheries has missed legally the legally mandated 12-month deadline for issuing a rule, thus violating the Endangered Species Act, the lawsuit said.
“The agency’s failure to meet the deadline delays crucial protections for the sunflower sea star, increasing its risk of extinction,” the lawsuit said.
Sunflower sea stars are among the world’s biggest sea stars, growing up 3 feet across and with as many as 24 arms. The multicolored sea stars are important to marine habitats and fisheries because they eat sea urchins that, if left unchecked, can mow down kelp forests that fish need.
The wasting disease, which turns sea stars to glutinous blobs, has been most severe in the southern part of the sunflower sea star’s range. In California, the species is considered functionally extinct, according to the California Ocean Protection Council. Remnant populations remain in farther-north waters, though the wasting disease has caused massive die-offs in the northern part of the range.In Alaska, hotspots for the wasting disease, which affects sunflower sea stars and other species, included the Kenai Peninsula’s Kachemak Bay and Katmai National Park and Preserve along the Alaska Peninsula.
“These incredible many-armed sea stars have taken a huge hit from climate change and obviously need protection, but for years federal officials haven’t acted,” Miyoko Sakashita, oceans program director at the Center for Biological Diversity, said in a statement. “It’s been painful to watch disease spread among the species as the ocean warms. We need to jump in and do everything we can to save these gorgeous sea stars. The Trump administration has a clear legal duty to take action on these amazing animals.”
A NOAA spokesperson said the agency has been working on the listing and continues to do so.
“At this time, NOAA Fisheries has not yet completed our work on the Center for Biological Diversity’s proposal to list the sunflower sea star under the Endangered Species Act,” Micheal Milstein said by email. “NOAA Fisheries continues to optimize its available resources to prioritize mission-critical research and actions to address fisheries management and endangered species responsibilities. NOAA remains dedicated to providing information, research and resources that serve the American public and ensure our nation’s economic and environmental resilience.”
New research findings
Recent research has shed light on the progression of wasting disease and possible ways to counter it.
A large research team led by the University of British Columbia, the University of Washington and the Hakai Institute last year identified the culprit in the massive wasting disease die-off: a bacterium called Vibrio pectenicida.
Climate change is implicated as a factor in the disease-caused death, the researchers said. Wasting disease deaths are most concentrated in warmer waters, suggesting that warmer temperatures have caused Vibrio pectenicida to proliferate, the researchers said. They point to the way warmer temperatures encourage the growth of other vibrio species, including Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which can cause gastrointestinal sickness to seafood eaters — and which has become a concern for Alaska oyster growers.
Even if warmer temperatures do not directly cause Vibrio pectenicida to proliferate, the UBC researchers said, the presence of the bacteria could be an additional stressor to the sea stars on top of climate change.
In its lawsuit, the Center for Biological Diversity characterized climate change as part of a suite of compounded threats.
“Sunflower sea stars are also at risk from ocean acidification, which can make it more difficult for them to build their skeletal structures. Sunflower sea stars are also threatened by coastal development and pollution, harmful algal blooms, and other forms of habitat loss,” the lawsuit said.
There is other ongoing research that points to possible tools to help sunflower sea stars recover.
Scientists at the University of Washington and in California have been experimenting with captive breeding of sunflower sea stars, with the idea of bolstering or reestablishing wild populations.
The California project, funded by NOAA Fisheries, the Nature Conservancy and other organizations, is also studying sunflower sea star DNA to better understand the genetic diversity to keep a wild population resilient.
The University of Washington researchers have also found through lab experimentation that juvenile sunflower sea stars can withstand warm temperatures, a positive sign for possible restoration of wild populations in the future. The results of that experiment are described in a study published last year in the journal PLOS One.
Bailey Zimmerman is speaking out after criminal charges were filed against him in the state of New Mexico following an alleged incident in which he reportedly destroyed a hotel room, causing an estimated $16,000 in damages.
In a statement obtained by TMZ, Zimmerman apologized to both the Pueblo of Sandia, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, and his fans, and said he is “taking this legal matter seriously.”
“First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino. I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired,” Zimmerman began. “I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.”
Zimmerman also expressed regret over the events that led to him canceling his performance, acknowledging that he let fans down both by his actions and the cancellation.
“To my fans who bought tickets and showed up expecting a performance, I am so sorry, you deserved better from me. I understand that being a musician comes with big responsibilities, both on and off stage, and I know that I fell short that day. I am reflecting on the disappointment and concern that I caused,” he continued.
“I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow. Thank you to my fans for holding me accountable and for understanding that I am human. I do not take your support for granted.”
TMZ first reported that a warrant had been issued for Zimmerman’s arrest in New Mexico, where he is facing both felony and misdemeanor charges.
The charges stem from an incident on May 27 at the amphitheater at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, where Zimmerman allegedly went on a “bender” and later “trashed” his hotel room. He subsequently canceled his scheduled performance that night and was removed from the resort.
Reports also allege the singer appeared intoxicated throughout the evening and behaved erratically during soundcheck, including “stumbling, falling, and acting belligerently,” as well as throwing equipment.
Zimmerman, 26, allegedly stormed off stage and, while being transported back to the resort, spit in the direction of a security officer and complained about being driven in a white SUV instead of a black one. He was later returned to the resort, where he reportedly continued stumbling and had to be supported by a member of his team while walking through a hallway.
The resort ultimately asked him to leave, prompting law enforcement to be called to escort him off the property.
According to documents, housekeeping staff later discovered the hotel room had been significantly damaged, with estimated losses exceeding $16,000. Reported damage included a television, phone, coffee table, and two chairs, along with a hole in one wall, additional property damage throughout the room, carpet stains, and two missing chairs.
The hotel also alleges Zimmerman charged more than $400 in alcohol to the room that was never paid. Court documents state that both resort staff and law enforcement attempted to reach Zimmerman and his team, but were reportedly unsuccessful, which ultimately led to the issuance of the arrest warrant.
Zimmerman canceled that night’s performance, as well as a scheduled show in Rohnert Park, California on May 30, later telling fans he was ill and unable to perform.
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