Police in Port Arthur, Texas, asked residents to shelter in place on Monday evening following reports of an explosion at a Valero refinery in the community.

Local news outlets reported a large explosion had taken place, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky.

Port Arthur police later confirmed a Valero refinery as the scene of the explosion.

There were no immediate reports of injuries, according to officials who spoke to local news outlets.

Police asked residents on the west side of the city to shelter in place.

The shelter order would remain in effect until emergency personnel gave the all clear, the city's emergency management agency and mayor said.

The Texas state department of transportation directed drivers to avoid the area.

Local emergency officials said crews were en route to respond to the incident.

Further details about the cause or effects of the explosion were not immediately available.

The Valero refinery in Port Arthur is one of the largest in the U.S., capable of processing 360,000 barrels of oil a day.

This is a developing story. Stay with Scripps News for continued updates.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin has been confirmed as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate voted 54-45 to approve his nomination.

Mullin was tapped to replace Kristi Noem, whom President Donald Trump moved to another role in the administration following bipartisan criticism of her leadership. That criticism included scrutiny over two fatal shootings involving immigration enforcement officers and her use of federal funds for an anti-immigration media campaign.

Mullin faced a contentious confirmation hearing last week, clashing with fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul. Paul criticized Mullin for not condemning a man who attacked him in 2020.

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Tell the world why you believe I deserved to be assaulted from behind, have six ribs broken, and a damaged lung. Tell me to my face why you think I deserved it, Paul said.

I did not say I supported it. I said I understood it, Mullin responded.

Other committee members also raised concerns about Mullins temperament, citing past public confrontations. However, his nomination was passed out of committee with the help of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman's vote.

Mullin leaves behind his seat in the Senate to take over the Department of Homeland Security as it faces a funding standoff. Democrats are pushing for changes to immigration enforcement policies before agreeing to a spending deal.

DoorDash on Monday announced a program to subsidize gas costs for DoorDash workers under certain conditions, as the war in Iran introduces turmoil in fuel prices worldwide.

DoorDash drivers using the DoorDash Crimson Visa Debit Card will receive 10% back on all fuel purchases any time they use the card, regardless of whether they are working on a delivery at the time.

DoorDash will also provide weekly fuel relief payments for drivers who accumulate 125 miles or more in deliveries per week. Payments will begin at $5 per week and reach as much as $15 per week, for 250 miles driven.

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The changes come as fuel prices climb worldwide due to the war in the Middle East, where Iran is striking petrochemical infrastructure in the Gulf. The attacks have damaged oil refineries and liquefied natural gas facilities.

Iran has also effectively blocked most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where roughly 20% of world oil supplies usually pass through.

Experts have warned the restrictions on supply will lead to continued higher prices on gasoline, jet fuel and other petroleum products.

On Monday AAA reported the U.S. national average price for a gallon of gasoline was $3.95, more than $1 higher than it was one month ago.

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Some journalists at Voice of America charged in a lawsuit Monday that the Trump administration while largely shutting down the government-run outlet that provides news around the world has turned what remains into a voice for propaganda.

The lawsuit alleges that VOA transmissions to populations in Iran, China, North Korea and to Kurdish populations are not being run as objective news sources, as required by law. Instead, they parrot White House talking points and suppress news that the administration wishes to downplay, according to the lawsuit, filed Monday with the U.S. District Court in Washington.

In response, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which runs the Voice of America, said that taxpayer money must support broadcasting that reflects U.S. policy and the interests of the American people.

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The latest dispute reflects differing views between journalists and President Donald Trump's administration, which has promoted friendly outlets that rarely offer more than gentle questioning most notably at the Pentagon.

A federal judge last week ordered hundreds of VOA journalists who had been placed on paid leave for the past year to be put back to work, saying Trump's pick to run the USAGM, Kari Lake, exceeded her authority. The administration is appealing that ruling.

Voice of America, which has beamed its broadcasts across the world since World War II, was designed to showcase freedom of the press to countries where there is no such tradition. But instead of operating that way, VOA journalists Barry Newhouse, Ayesha Tanzeem, Dong Hyuk Lee and Ksenia Turkova say Trump loyalists have been put in place to direct what is reported on the few VOA transmissions that remain.

For example, coverage of the Iran war sent into that country has not included any news of death tolls from U.S. air strikes or the perspectives of political and world leaders outside of the administration, while the bombing of an elementary school was "barely mentioned," the lawsuit said. The Lake-appointed official overseeing Persian, Kurdish and Afghan services has said all guest appearances on broadcasts must be approved by him, it said.

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"Through VOA's journalism, those living in authoritarian societies get a taste of democracy," the plaintiffs said in a statement. "Without editorial integrity, VOA will be no different than government mouthpieces our audiences already hear in their own country."

The administration has questioned whether taxpayers should foot the bill for transmission of opinions that go against American interests. Lake, in congressional testimony last year, suggested the traditional firewall between the government and journalists at agencies like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty be eliminated. "We should be able to have control over what kind of content goes out," she said. "It should be in alignment with our foreign policy."

The Agency for Global Media "is responsible for oversight of its networks, including Voice of America, and for ensuring compliance with the VOA charter, which requires authoritative, accurate journalism that is reflective of and clearly presents U.S. policies," the agency said in a statement Monday.

The VOA journalists were supported in their lawsuit Monday by the organizations PEN America and Reporters Without Borders.

Valerie Perrine, the actress known for roles in "Superman" and "Lenny," has died. She was 82 years old.

Perrine's friend Stacey Souther announced her death in a social media post on Monday. The message says Perrine died at her home in Beverly Hills.

Perrine was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2015. Funds raised for her medical costs will now be used to cover burial costs, according to a GoFundMe run by Souther.

Perrine "faced Parkinsons disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining. She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullestand what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it," Souther's message read.

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Perrine was known for her roles as Eve Teschmacher in "Superman" films in 1978 and 1980, where she portrayed villain lex Luthor's secretary. She earned an Oscar nomination for best actress for her portrayal of Honey Bruce in "Lenny" in 1974.

Perrine also worked as a showgirl in Las Vegas and appeared in "The Last American Hero" and "The Electric Horseman."

Two people were killed when a small helicopter crashed into the roof of a vacant warehouse in Boynton Beach, Florida, on Monday, authorities said.

"There were no survivors," Boynton Beach Battalion Chief Matt Oxendine said Monday afternoon.

According to a statement from the FAA, two people were on board the aircraft, a Robinson R44, when it went down.

"I don't know if they were trying to land or not. They ended up on the roof. It's a lightweight trust roof, so it actually crashed through," Oxendine said.

The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate what caused the helicopter to crash.

The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide further updates.

"There was no fire, no smoke. Usually, you could see it from far away. We actually got dispatched to another neighborhood ... We had to come back and search to find it," Oxendine said.

This story was originally published by Scott Sutton at the Scripps News station in West Palm Beach.

Companies may be using data from your phone's apps to track your habits and monetize your information. Here's how to find out what's happening on your device.

When the software on my iPhone recently updated, I went through the new features and stumbled upon something called the "App Privacy Report." What I found was eye-opening.

Experts say, the report functions as a dashboard, showing which apps are accessing your personal data and how often. That includes your camera, contacts, location, media library and microphone.

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"It's not that there's a bad guy out there or some hacker out there listening to you. This is basically companies that are using that data at scale. They're monetizing it. So if it's something you said in a call, for instance, or you would record it or some photograph you took...any or all of that can be monitored," said Arun Vishwanath, a cybersecurity expert.

The App Privacy Report also shows when and how many times each app has accessed your camera, contacts, location, media library and microphone.

"So this is like a dashboard. It's telling you hey, here are all the apps, here's what this app is doing. It's looking at your contact history that you're giving it access to. It's looking at your photographs. You're giving it access to it. Important thing here is you gave it access to it," Vishwanath said.

Here's how to find the report on your iPhone:

Open Settings Scroll down to Privacy & Security Scroll down to App Privacy Report Tap it, then tap Turn On App Privacy Report

Once enabled, the report will show you which apps are collecting your information. Vishwanath said the key is staying vigilant and checking your settings regularly.

"Every quarter, check your app permission list, right? What permission this very window that we're looking at it's a great opportunity to do that, right? Do it every quarter. Every quarter, check to see what apps you've given permission to. What if there are apps out there getting permission to your entire contact list for no other reason? You can take that back. Background data, information about where you are, your location information that's something most apps don't need access to, and there are different ways to prevent it, right? Apple gives you even Android gives you the opportunity to say, well, only use my background when I use the app, or is it all the time? You have to decide that," Vishwanath said.

For parents considering giving their children a phone, Apple allows you to set up a device based on your child's age. With those settings in place, children cannot download apps without your permission, giving you control over what your kids can access and who can access data about your kids.

This story was originally published by Ed Drantch with the

Scrpps News Group in Buffalo.

A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump's administration to recognize the controversial explorer.

The statue is a replica of one that was tossed into Baltimore's harbor in 2020 during Trump's first term at a time of nationwide protests against institutional racism.

Trump endorses a traditional view of Columbus as a leader of the 1492 mission seen as the unofficial beginning of European colonization in the Americas and the development of the modern economic and political order. But in recent years, Columbus also has been recognized as a primary example of Western Europe's conquest of the New World, its resources and its native people.

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"In this White House, Christopher Columbus is a hero, and President Trump will ensure he's honored as such for generations to come," the White House posted on X.

"We are delighted the statue has found a place where it can peacefully shine and be protected," said John Pica, a Maryland lobbyist and president of the Italian American Organizations United, which owns the statue and agreed to loan it to the federal government for placement at or near the White House.

The statue, made mostly of marble, was created by Will Hemsley, a sculptor based in Centreville on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

The original statue was toppled by protesters on July 4, 2020, and thrown into Baltimore's Inner Harbor after anger boiled over following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police. It was one of many statues of Columbus that were vandalized around the same time, with protesters saying the Italian explorer was responsible for the genocide and exploitation of native peoples in the Americas.

In recent years, some people, institutions and government entities have displaced Columbus Day with recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. President Joe Biden in 2021 became the first U.S. president to mark Indigenous Peoples Day with a proclamation.

Trump dismisses the shift on Columbus as "left-wing arsonists" bending history and twisting Americans' collective memory. "I'm bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes.," he declared last April. Echoing his 2024 campaign rhetoric, he complained that "Democrats did everything possible to destroy Christopher Columbus, his reputation, and all of the Italians that love him so much."

When you need help with a billing question or want to cancel a service, calling a big company can be incredibly frustrating if you only reach an AI chatbot.

More companies are farming customer service out to AI because it significantly cuts their costs, often leaving customers feeling like they wasted their time answering endless questions.

However, many AI systems have workarounds that can get you to a human representative if you know how to trigger them.

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Most AI bots will escalate your call if you use certain words or phrases. Try saying "representative," "agent," "file a complaint," or "escalate this issue."

If those fail, try saying, "This issue involves billing or legal rights." Many companies flag those terms as higher risk and will connect you to a person.

When you call, do not over-explain the issue. Keep it simple with a few words like, "Account problem. Need agent." The more you explain, the longer you could be stuck with a bot.

Finally, call during business hours. That is an easy way to increase your chances of being connected to an employee.

This story was originally published by Susan El Khoury with the

Scripps News Group in Tampa Bay.

The State Department is urging Americans, particularly those traveling in the Middle East, to exercise extreme caution as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues.

"Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world," the State Department said in a worldwide caution security alert.

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A Level 3 reconsider travel advisory is currently in place for several countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as the war in Iran approaches the one-month mark.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump on Monday announced a five-day pause on airstrikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing what he described as very good and productive conversations about ending the conflict.

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However, Iranian officials say there has been no direct contact between the two countries. A spokesperson for Irans Ministry of Foreign Affairs said messages have been relayed through intermediary nations and claimed the United States initiated talks to end the war.

Iran has also accused Trump of making statements intended to manipulate the financial and oil markets.

Since the war began, 13 U.S. service members have been killed and hundreds more have been injured. More than 1,300 people have died in Iran, while more than 1,000 have been killed in Lebanon and at least 15 in Israel.

WNBA players unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement on Monday with more than 90% participating in voting over the weekend.

The seven-year CBA, which will begin this season and run through 2032, represents a landmark labor deal for the WNBA and its players.

This transformational CBA delivers consequential economic progress and expanded benefits that support players on and off the court, the union said in a statement. "It builds a stronger foundation for todays players, the next generation, and those who helped build the WNBA. It affirms the strength of our union and the power of our collective voice.

"Now it is time to get back to the game and the fans we love, competing at the highest level, and showing exactly what this league can be.

Once the WNBA Board of Governors approves the CBA, it will become official. Then there will be a sprint to the start of the regular season on May 8.

First up is an expansion draft for the two new teams Toronto and Portland. Rules regarding who the current teams will be able to protect and how the draft will work are still being figured out. The draft is expected to take place right around the Final Four.

Next up would be free agency. More than 80% of the league are free agents this year as players had signed deals that were going to expire last year. There are only two veteran players that arent under rookie contracts who are signed for this season.

The college draft is scheduled for April 13 in New York.

Teams are expected to start training camp on April 19 and will have little time to get prepared for the regular season.

President Donald Trump on Monday said he may deploy the National Guard to U.S. airports to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in facilitating the traveler screening process as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to struggle with staffing shortages due to the ongoing partial government shutdown.

"I want to thank ICE because they stepped in so strongly. They'll do great," Trump said. "And if that's not enough, we'll bring in the the National Guard."

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On Monday, ICE agents were seen at multiple U.S. airports supporting TSA agents as the shutdown continues to snarl air travel. Since the shutdown began more than a month ago, about 10% of TSAs 50,000 security agents have called off work, leading to long lines at airports.

Republicans have blamed Democrats for the stalemate, while Democrats continue to push for changes in federal immigration enforcement. And while TSA employees will receive backpay once the shutdown is resolved, they will likely miss their second paycheck this week if Congress does not act.

"This pointless, reckless shutdown of our Homeland Security workforce has caused more than 400 TSA officers to quit and thousands to call out from work because they are not able to afford gas, childcare, food, or rent," said Lauren Bis, acting assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "While the Democrats continue to put the safety, dependability, and ease of our air travel at risk, President Trump is taking action to deploy hundreds of ICE officers, that are currently funded by Congress, to airports being adversely impacted. This will help bolster TSA efforts to keep our skies safe and minimize air travel disruptions."

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that travel delays from the ongoing shutdown are likely going to get much worse if Congress does not authorize funding for DHS, which oversees the TSA, Secret Service and Coast Guard.

Without getting paychecks, its even that much more challenging, Duffy told ABC News. Theyre going to take other jobs to put food on the table and pay the rent. So, I do think its going to get much worse. And as it gets worse, I think that puts pressure on the Congress to come to a resolution."

Meanwhile, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk the world's richest man offered over the weekend to cover the salaries of TSA workers impacted by the shutdown. However, it remains unclear whether there is a legal pathway for him to do so.

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire early Monday morning in London, in what British police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.

Though it has not been classified as a terrorist incident, counter-terror officers have been put in charge of the investigation. No one was injured.

Religious and political leaders condemned what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called a horrific" antisemitic attack.

Antisemitism has no place in our society and its really important that we all stand together at a moment like this, he said.

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Officers were called to Golders Green, a north London neighborhood with a large Jewish population, after receiving reports of a fire, the Metropolitan Police force said.

Four ambulances belonging to Hatzola Northwest, a volunteer organization that provides emergency medical response, were damaged, according to the London Fire Brigade.

Multiple oxygen cylinders on the vehicles exploded, breaking windows in an adjacent apartment block. Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution.

What appeared to be footage from a security camera showed three figures in black wearing hoods carrying a canister toward one of the ambulance before flames erupted around the vehicle. Police said they are looking for three suspects but no arrests have been made yet.

Mark Reisner, who lives in the neighborhood, heard loud explosions and arrived at the scene just as the third ambulance was blowing up, he told Sky News.

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A very loud explosion, you sort of felt it go through your guts, he said, adding, it's just left us all reeling with confusion and shock.

The attack spread fear and alarm through Britains Jewish community, which feels increasingly vulnerable.

Shomrim, a nonprofit organization which operates a neighborhood watch in the area, condemned the attack on the social network X as a targeted and deeply concerning incident affecting a vital emergency service serving the local Jewish community.

The number of antisemitic incidents reported across the U.K. has soared since Hamas Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and Israels ensuing war against Hamas in Gaza, according to the Community Security Trust, which works to protect the Jewish community. The group recorded 3,700 incidents in 2025, up from 1,662 in 2022.

In October 2025, an attacker drove his car into people gathered outside a Manchester synagogue to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and stabbed one person to death. Another person died during the attack after being inadvertently shot by police.

Last week two men in London were charged with carrying out hostile surveillance last year of the U.K.s Jewish community on behalf of Iran.

Some members of the community criticize Starmer's Labour Party government for failing to prevent pro-Palestinian demonstrations from tipping into anti-Jewish speech and acts.

Peter Zinkin, a Conservative politician who represents Golders Green on the local council, said the community felt distress and anger.

Burning ambulances in the middle of the night is a disgrace, he said. And you have to ask yourself, why did it happen? And the reason Im afraid that it happened is that the government and the media, particularly certain parts of the media, have validated antisemitism on a countrywide scale.

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally, the head of the Anglican Church, said such acts of violence, hatred and intimidation have no place in our society.

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis called it a sickening assault.

At a time when Jewish communities around the world are facing a growing pattern of these violent attacks, we will meet this moment with shared resolve and stand together against hatred and intimidation, he wrote on X.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called for a five-day pause on airstrikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing "very good and productive conversations" related to ending the war in the Middle East.

"BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE IN DEPTH, DETAILED, AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS, WITCH WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, I HAVE INSTRUCTED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO POSTPONE ANY AND ALL MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN POWER PLANTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A FIVE DAY PERIOD, SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ONGOING MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS," Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.

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Trump extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz, delays response for 5 days

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Over the weekend, President Trump had threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the country refused to open the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.

The narrow waterway is a vital trade route, with nearly one-fifth of the world's oil supply passing through it. Since the start of the Iran war, global oil prices have skyrocketed as fighting in the region has disrupted shipments.

Meanwhile, despite Trump's calls for winding down the war, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday that attacks against Iran will "increase significantly" this week. The announcement came as the U.S. said it was sending more warships and soldiers to the region.

To date, 13 U.S. service members have died since the war began while the death toll has risen to more than 1,300 in Iran. Over 1,000 people in Lebanon and at least 15 Israelis have also died in the regional conflict.

Nicholas Brendon, an actor best known for his role as a loveable underdog sidekick on the hit television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54.

Brendon's family announced the death in a statement posted on his social media accounts Friday. They said he died in his sleep of natural causes, but did not say where or when it happened.

Brandon played Xander Harris, a close friend of lead character Buffy, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer that ran from 1997 to 2003. The supernatural series, which started on the WB network and then moved to UPN, was about vampire slayers, led by the teenager Buffy, who battled a wide range of demons, werewolves and other dark forces while also navigating life in high school.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer, based on the movie of the same name, never received many awards, but it has been cited by many critics as being one of the most influential shows in TV history.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy on the show, posted a photo of herself with Brendon on Instagram on Saturday.

I saw you Nicky, she wrote. I know you are at peace, in that big rocking chair in the sky.

Brendon also appeared on the TV show Criminal Minds" between 2007 and 2014 and alongside Bradley Cooper in the Fox sitcom Kitchen Confidential, an adaptation of Anthony Bourdains memoir, that aired for just one season in 2005.

Brendon was in the films Redwood in 2017, The Nanny in 2018 and Christmas Slasher" in 2024.

Brendon also wrote several issues of the Buffy comic book series.

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While Brendon was best known as an actor, his family said in their statement that in recent years he found his passion in painting and art.

He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create, the statement said. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was.

Brendon announced in 2023 that he had suffered a heart attack. He also underwent two spinal surgeries for a rare nerve compression condition called cauda equina syndrome that can lead to pain and weakness in the lower body.

Brendon also openly talked about his battle with depression and appeared on two 2015 episodes of Dr. Phil to discuss his struggles with alcohol and mental health and a string of arrests for public intoxication, vandalism and domestic violence.

His family said that while Brendon had struggled in the past, he was on medication and treatment to manage his diagnosis and was optimistic about the future.

Justin Timberlake struggled to perform field sobriety tests requiring him to walk a straight line and stand on one leg after he was pulled over in New Yorks Hamptons in 2024 by police officers who suspected him of driving drunk, according to video footage released Friday.

The pop star tells officers at one point, these are like really hard tests.

The footage, which runs roughly eight hours, includes Timberlakes initial stop after Sag Harbor police said he ran a stop sign in the village center, veered out of his lane and got out of his BMW smelling of alcohol that June.

The NSYNC singer-turned-solo artist and actor tells officers he had consumed one martini and had been following friends home in the former whaling village, which is among the affluent beach towns of the Hamptons, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of New York City.

When an officer asks why he is in town, Timberlake says, Im on a world tour.

Doing what? the officer asks.

Hard to explain, Timberlake says.

After stammering a bit, he says World tour. Im Justin Timberlake.

The officer eventually responds: You are Justin Timberlake? Do you have a license with you?

Timberlake, who ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, is asked by officers to walk heel-to-toe in a straight line on the road and lift one leg. At times he seems flustered listening to the instructions. He apologizes to officers and tells them his heart is racing.

Im a little nervous, Timberlake says at one point.

In the back seat of the police car, he asks: Why are you arresting me?

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Back at the police station, Timberlake is informed he will be held overnight, to which he says, Im going to be here all night? You guys are wild, man.

He asks the officer to keep the light on in the cell as they lock the door.

The release by Sag Harbor Police comes after the village and Timberlakes lawyers agreed to disclose a redacted version of the footage. The Associated Press was among several media outlets that filed a records request seeking the release of the video.

Timberlake's lawyers had sued to block the release of the video, arguing it would devastate Timberlakes privacy by revealing intimate, highly personal, and sensitive details. They also said it would cause severe and irreparable harm to his reputation by subjecting him to public ridicule and harassment.

But in a joint filing with the village Friday, Timberlake's lawyers acknowledged the video does not constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy under the state's public information law and agreed to its release.

Timberlake's lawyers and representatives didn't immediately respond to emails seeking comment Friday.

Sag Harbor officials, in a statement provided by the village's lawyer, Vincent Toomey, said they are pleased the matter was resolved and they were able to comply with state public records law.

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From the beginning of this matter, after Mr. Timberlakes arrest, the Village has attempted to comply with the mandates of the Freedom of Information Law, the statement reads. As would be true in any case involving records or video footage from our Police Department, such material is reviewed and redacted to address public and officer safety concerns as well as personal privacy considerations.

Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving in September 2024.

The Tennessee native agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.

He was also sentenced to a $500 fine, 25 hours of community service and a 90-day suspension of his license.

The NCAA filed a complaint in federal court Friday seeking an emergency restraining order to stop online sportsbook DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.

The complaint for trademark infringement was filed in the Southern District of Indiana and requests that DraftKings stop using terms including March Madness, Final Four, Elite Eight and Sweet Sixteen" or variations of them in sports betting products, promotional campaigns or marketing.

The NCAA said in the complaint its trademarks are used to identify, brand, advertise and distinguish the tournaments across broadcast media, digital platforms, merchandise, sponsorships and licensed commercial activities.

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On the eve of the Tournaments, DraftKings deliberately adopted and prominently began using the NCAAs iconic NCAA Basketball Marks, including confusingly similar variations thereof, to trade on and usurp the immense goodwill, recognition, and consumer trust embodied in those Marks at the precise moment of peak public attention, the complaint said.

Screenshots of DraftKings wagering platforms were included in exhibits attached to the complaint.

DraftKingss unlawful use quickly proliferated across its consumer-facing websites and mobile applications, embedding the marks and logos into betting menus, promotional graphics, and marketing publications, to deliberately exacerbate consumer confusion and reinforce a false association with or sponsorship by the NCAA in order to continuously capitalize on the goodwill of the NCAA, the complaint said.

DraftKings said in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.

DraftKings does not use the term March Madness as a trademark, but rather uses it in plain text and as a fair use in the same manner that other tournaments are displayed, such as the NIT, in order to accurately identify the different tournaments and their respective games, DraftKings said. "This is protected speech under the First Amendment and is not a violation of any brands trademark. We are confident that the courts will deny this request for an injunction.

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The NCAA said it avoids any appearance of affiliation with gambling companies and has declined sportsbook sponsorships, banned sports betting by athletes and staff and publicly opposed prop bets and micro-bets. The NCAA noted it has launched initiatives to prevent harassment and improper influence in college sports and preserve the integrity of its competitions.

"Every day that DraftKings continues to use these marks, millions of sports fans and, critically, college students and young adults who are particularly susceptible to gambling harm are exposed to the false suggestion that the Association has authorized or endorsed DraftKings gambling platform, the NCAA said in a statement.

During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman tracking her fitness transformation on social media, one barbell at a time.

Then, Bradley found herself to be the only woman in the weight room at San Diego State University.

I felt like I stuck out a lot, and I just thought, OK, Im gonna look dumb, she says. Intimidated by a room full of grunting, muscular men, she moved over to the cardio area, mirroring countless women who, for various reasons, avoid the free weights and machines.

But with research mounting on the benefits of resistance training, experts say a few things need to change at the gym to make it more enticing to women.

Michelle Segar, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan who studies exercise habits, said that making the environment more palatable and familiarizing women better with weights will lead more to use them. More representation will in turn get more women to continue.

Why women should lift weights

The National Institutes of Health recommends that everyone men and women do resistance training at least twice a week. That includes all kinds of activities that require physical force, such as weight machines, resistance bands, or body-weight exercises like pushups and squats.

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Resistance training has been found to help prevent heart disease, improve long-term mobility and lower blood pressure, said Brad Schoenfeld, professor of exercise science at Lehman College in New York City. Some research suggests that women may even benefit more than men from weight training because it staves off osteoporosis and age-related muscle loss, which women are more susceptible to, he said.

The bottom line is, resistance training is a cure for all sorts of issues, Schoenfeld said.

Why many women dont want to

Daisy Arauza, a 30-year-old mother of two in Menifee, California, does some Pilates and cardio-based exercise at home using videos and online tutorials, and would like to invest in a gym membership to help with strength and weight management.

But she lacks confidence, she said, and doesn't know enough yet about weights and gym etiquette.

I have a lot of self-consciousness because of how my body looks right now. When you think of the gym, you think about people that are already more fit. And so it feels like I have to make myself fit into this mold before I can feel comfortable being in a gym setting working out in front of other people, she said.

Theres also still a stigma about women lifting weights, Bradley said. Told for years that being skinny is the ultimate goal, some falsely believe strength training will make them look bulky.

Schoenfeld said few women need to worry about building too much muscle because its hard for anyone to gain a significant amount especially women, who have lower levels of the muscle-building hormone testosterone. And its easy to reduce training intensity if you dont like the results, he said: Its very, very easy to lose muscle.

What gyms and women can do about it

Months after her initial bad impression, Bradley shared her strength-training goals with a male weightlifter in her dorm, who showed her the bodybuilding ropes. The boost inspired her to found Girl Gains, a female weightlifting club that now has dozens of chapters at colleges across the country.

Other things get shoved down our throats, like Pilates and cardio and yoga, but they complement each other, Bradley said. Being stronger in the gym is going to help you progress in Pilates. Having muscle is going to help make you a faster, better runner.

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Women embarking on strength training should do so with an empowering and realistic message, advocates say.

Complementary introductory training sessions can help, but a cursory introduction from a trainer in a revealing outfit wont, said Segar.

Most women have tried to achieve the perfect body for decades, and it only leads to a sense of failure, she said. Instead of focusing on how the exercise makes them feel, they're thinking about how theyre being perceived.

Women who find community in the weight room work together on their own targets, getting stronger and pushing themselves, Bradley said. One of the things we always say is, The gains look good on you.

Women's gyms and child care

Some women find they can focus better on their workout when men aren't around.

At the women-only Goddess Gym in Peterborough, England, Charlie Sturgeon said she's happier than she was in mixed-sex gyms where she had "some quite weird experiences where people would just stare, pull faces, make comments. And here, with being women only, it just feels like theres a sense of community.

Some gyms try to make women more comfortable by offering day care on site.

Michelle Kozak of Phoenix, who has two young children, canceled her membership when her gym stopped offering child care.

And she isn't comfortable with hard-core gym culture.

I dont want to make the gym my entire personality," she said. "I just want to have some time to prioritize being healthy.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said attacks against Iran will increase significantly in the coming week. Katz spoke Saturday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering winding down military operations in the Mideast even as the United States announced it was sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatened to attack tourist sites worldwide.

The mixed U.S. messages came after another climb in oil prices plunged the U.S. stock market, and was followed by a Trump administration announcement that it will lift sanctions on Iranian oil loaded on ships, a move aimed at wrangling soaring fuel prices.

The war, meanwhile, has shown no signs of abating.

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The death toll has risen to more than 1,300 people in Iran, more than 1,000 people in Lebanon, 15 in Israel and 13 U.S. military members in the region. Millions of people in Lebanon and Iran have been displaced.

Britain condemns Iran's reckless attacks on Diego Garcia air base

Britain has condemned Irans reckless attacks after its military fired missiles at the U.K.-U.S. air base on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

U.K. officials have not given details of the attempted strike, which was unsuccessful. Its unclear how close the missiles came to the base, which is about 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Iran.

The Ministry of Defense said Saturday that Irans lashing out across the region and holding hostage the Strait of Hormuz, are a threat to British interests and British allies.

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Britain has not participated in U.S-Israeli attacks on Iran, but has allowed American bombers to use U.K. bases to attack Irans missile sites.

On Friday, the British government said U.S. bombers can also use U.K. bases, including Diego Garcia, in operations to prevent Iran attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran targeted the base before that U.K. statement.

Israel says attacks on Iran will be ramped up, war will continue

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said attacks against Iran will increase significantly in the coming week.

Katz spoke Saturday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering winding down military operations in the Mideast.

This week, the intensity of the attacks that the IDF and the U.S. military will carry out against the Iranian terrorist regime and against the infrastructures on which it relies will increase significantly, Katz said in a video statement.

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The IAEA said it was looking into the report, adding that no increase in off-site radiation levels reported.

Russia says it remains Iran's loyal friend and reliable partner

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a message Saturday congratulating Iranians on the new year festival Nowruz that he wished them to overcome these severe trials with dignity. The Kremlin press service also quoted Putin as sayin that Moscow remains Tehrans loyal friend and reliable partner.