Women's Tennis Icon Criticizes California Trans Policy

Women’s tennis great Martina Navratilova weighed in on the sudden trans athlete controversy in Gavin Newsom’s California, with the girls’ high school track and field championships coming up.

A trans athlete is set to compete in the girls’ tournament this year, after winning multiple state finals last year. California is continuing to let biological males compete in girls’ sports under Newsom’s leadership, prompting criticism from many activists.

Navratilova cheered on two gold-medal-winning women’s Olympians who spoke out against Newsom.

The tennis legend shared a Fox News Digital article of women’s Olympic gold medalists Nancy Hogshead and Kaillie Humphries addressing the track and field controversy.

"Right on Nancy!!! We are just built different!!!" Navratilova wrote in an X post sharing the article.

In a response to the post, Navratilova argued to another user that Newsom could take action to protect girls’ sports in California.

"Newsom could overturn this in a second. No excuse," Navratilova wrote.

In a later post, Navratilova re-shared news that the trans athlete, representing Jurupa Valley High School, is seeded first in the upcoming tournament.

"Cheating ... which at the moment the rules allow. Thanks for nothing [Gavin Newsom]," Navratilova wrote.

Navratilova, like Hogshead, is a vocal advocate for protecting women’s sports despite supporting Democrats on other issues.

Hogshead responded to a statement from a source within Newsom’s office on the issue that stated, "The Governor has said discussions on this issue should be guided by fairness, dignity, and respect," regarding the upcoming track meet and a planned protest against the trans athlete at the meet.

"Governor Newsom seems to exclude girls from his own standard of 'fairness, dignity and respect.' It is impossible to include a male — however they identify — into girl's sports and have a fair competition, respecting and dignifying the unique biology of females. Females aren’t weakened males; males and females are built from different molds, so different that it justifies formal, government-sanctioned sex segregation," Hogshead told Fox News Digital.

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Harvard President Stressed Students' Ignorance About Israel Conflict

The president of Harvard says he is "disappointed" by the Ivy League student body's ignorance and divide over the Israel-Palestinian conflict, as well as what he described as apathy toward understanding it.

"If you’re going to have strong views about an issue, I would hope that at a university you would have the curiosity to learn the facts," Harvard President Alan M. Garber said at an event in Manhattan, The Harvard Crimson reported.

The student newspaper reported that his remarks "mark a shift in emphasis for Garber, who has spent much of the past year warning about deteriorating conditions for free expression on campus." Garber previously said Harvard "went wrong" with faculty speaking out on political opinions in the classroom.

The Harvard Crimson reported that Garber said he believes the issue goes beyond faculty, calling some student attitudes "disturbing" and "ignorant."

He said he was particularly concerned that some students lack a full understanding of the issue and are unwilling to engage in debate.

"What I really felt was most disturbing as a Jewish president, but also somebody who cares personally a lot about the issues that were being discussed, is the level of ignorance among people on all sides of this issue," Garber said.

He added, "The lack of knowledge and this unwillingness to have open dialogue pain me even more."

Harvard has faced criticism following the university’s messaging regarding Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. The Department of Justice in March filed a lawsuit against the school "for race and national origin discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students."

The lawsuit alleges that the university did not protect its Jewish and Israeli students by being "deliberately indifferent to a level of hostility on its campus so well-known across the nation that members of Congress were writing about it" and refusing "to enforce its campus rules against students who harass their Jewish and Israeli peers."

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"Looskmaxxing" Influencer Stunned The Interviewer

Braden Peters, also known by his "looskmaxxing" persona Clavicular, had an amazing comeback in his interview with "60 Minutes Australia" correspondent Adam Hegarty after he was asked if he identifies with the incel community.

"Do I identify as an incel?" Peters said. "I mean, how could you ask me that question as a follow-up after you asked me about my relationships to women. I mean, that’s quite literally the worst sequence of questions I think I’ve ever heard."

Hegarty pressed on, "Let me rephrase then. Looksmaxxing was obviously a term created by the incel community. How do you feel about being linked to that group?"

"I’m not linked to that group in any way," Peters replied. "Looksmaxxing is self improvement, right? So it’s about potentially even ascending out of that category. So that would be kind of one of the goals is to disassociate from being an incel and overcome that. So that doesn’t make sense."

Hegarty then shifted gears to Peters’ relationship with the highly controversial "manosphere" influencer Andrew Tate, who is currently facing charges of rape, assault and human trafficking in the U.K. He asked Peters, "Why do you spend time with people like that?"

"I see you want to make this political," Peters answered. "Too bad I didn’t have time to look into, you know, anything about potentially, you know, who your wife cheated with, but don’t try to go down that line of questioning with me."

Hegarty then said, "I’m not married." Peters then slammed him with a comeback before walking off, "So I could teach you about looksmaxxing, and then maybe you could switch that up. Thanks for the time, appreciate the interview."

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Rory McIlroy Makes It Back-To-Back At Augusta

Rory McIlroy made history last 12 April at the Masters, becoming just the fourth player ever to win back-to-back green jackets.

A year ago at this time, McIlory had only heartbreak at Augusta National. Now he has two green jackets, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only players ever to win twice in a row in the tournament’s 90-year history.

This one wasn’t handed to him. After taking a record-setting six-shot lead into the weekend, McIlroy completely coughed it up, setting up an immortal-vs.-infamy, either/or scenario heading into Sunday’s final round.

Either he’d join the elite foursome or become the record-setter for the largest 36-hole lead lost at a Masters.

Midway though Sunday’s final round, it looked like it could be the latter, as Cameron Young had wrestled the lead away. And by the time he made the turn at the back, it was Justin Rose who’d vaulted to the top of the leaderboard.

But when McIlroy walked to the 12th tee, he’d regained a one-shot lead, but faced the most daunting shot at Augusta National — the thin strip of green guarded by Rae’s Creek in front. And all McIlroy did was stick it to inside seven feet, the closest all day.

One birdie putt later and all that remained was for McIlroy not to implode.

He didn’t ... barely.

Despite putting his tee shot at 18 into the woods, he hung on to finish 12-under for the tournament, one shot clear of a hard-charging Scottie Scheffler, who entered the weekend trailing McIlroy by a dozen strokes.

Now, after 17 years of waiting, Rory McIlroy has won at Augusta for the second straight year and the sixth major championship of his career, which puts him in a tie with Lee Trevino, Faldo and Phil Mickelson for 12th all time.

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Parents Claim School Is Keeping Gender Transitions Secret

One of the largest school districts in the United States is facing allegations that it lets teachers decide if parents are sufficiently "supportive" enough to tell them about their child's desire to switch genders.

America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools, which is in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with the Departments of Justice and Education, alleging it has been violating the constitution and other federal law through its "Gender Identity in Montgomery County Public Schools" handbook. AFL goes on to allege the school district repeatedly instructs staff to condition parental involvement on whether a parent is deemed "supportive" enough.

Under a section of the plan titled "Communication with Families," the handbook instructs that faculty should talk with a student to "ascertain the level of support" they receive at home to help make decisions on whether to share with parents that their child requested to change their pronouns, be called by a different name, or even sleep with the opposite biological sex during overnight field trips.

Part of the "system" AFL also describes in its complaint guidance from the handbook that instructs educators to leave such gender-related information out of documents federal law allows parents access to.

The watchdog claims Montgomery County Public Schools is violating the Free Exercise, Free Speech and Due Process Clauses in the Constitution, as well as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), with their policies that keep parents in the dark. The district did not immediately comment on the complaint, citing policy not to comment on pending litigation.

The non-grade specific, 14-page "Gender Identity" handbook, aimed at ensuring "a culture of respect and equity," sets forth policies for any student wishing to identify as "transgender" or "gender nonconforming." The handbook includes a section about developing a "Gender Support Plan" for students to ensure they have "equal access and equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities at school" and to ensure they are protected from "gender-based discrimination at school."

An element of creating that plan includes filling out an intake form, called Form 560-80.

"The completed form must be maintained in a secure location and may not be placed in the student’s cumulative or confidential files," the plan states.

"While the plan should be consistently implemented by all school staff, the form itself is not intended to be used or accessed by other school staff members." AFL alleges in their complaint that the district "does not explain this directive," but notes "the only apparent purpose is to prevent the form from being placed in records that parents are entitled to access under FERPA."

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Viktor Hovland's Mystery Girl Take Center Stage At The Masters

The Masters is here, and it appears this is the Year of the WAGs has now been appreciated in Augusta. Good news all around!

However, the early winner in the eyes of the public is Viktor Hovland, who has been dubbed golf's 'forever single' star for some time. He sent his fans into a frenzy online after the 28-year-old exchanged a kiss with a mystery blonde during the traditional event.

She also served as Hovland's caddie for the contest at Augusta National.

The Ryder Cup star competed alongside fellow Team Europe members Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Aberg on the scenic par three course.

Fitzpatrick was joined by his wife, Katherine. Aberg, meanwhile, brought his girlfriend, Olivia Peet.

Hovland's romantic status has been a matter of interest among golf fans for years and it did not take long for his new girlfriend to be identified as Tuva Dahl Jensen.

According to Dagbladet, Jensen is from the city of Fredrikstad in Hovland's native Norway.

The 27-year-old works as a Norwegian teacher at the Children’s International School in Moss, a town close to capital city Oslo.

Jensen is the daughter of revue star Atle Jensen and Jeanett Dahl Jensen.

Hovland has previously poked fun at being single, after he was the only unmarried member of the victorious European Ryder Cup team back in 2023 in Rome.

The Norwegian star had participated in a playful photograph with spouses of the winning European team.

Hovland embraced the joke once again in 2025, when he sat front and centre of a team photograph following Europe's victory at Bethpage Black, while his team-mates were joined by their wives.

One thing these players learned from these tournaments is that they should not introduce any of these to Tiger Woods.

Team Europe 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/E3aNucs3l4

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 8, 2026

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Schools Brought Back "Pledge Of Allediance" After Lawsuit

A school district in Maine was complelled to change their policy after a lawsuit filed by a father-son duo a month ago claimed it did not allow high school students the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in classrooms.

The Portland Press Herald first reported last month that Christopher Hickey filed the suit on behalf of his 10th-grade son, Clayton, alleging the Falmouth School Department in southern Maine was violating a long-standing district policy and state statue, requiring that students recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily.

According to the lawsuit, the pledge was a regular occurrence in both the district's elementary and middle schools, while students in the high school did not participate in the ritual for two years.

Leadership for the school district told Fox News Digital that families are "encouraged" to come forward with questions and concerns about the district's policies, saying the Pledge of Allegiance is an option for students that can be recited at Falmouth High School.

"At Falmouth High School, students are welcome to say the Pledge of Allegiance if they choose," Falmouth Schools Superintendent Steve Nolan said in a statement recently. "Now that this matter has been brought to our attention, we have taken steps to provide an opportunity during the school day for students who wish to say the Pledge of Allegiance to do so during a designated time."

Statute §4010 states: "A school administrative unit shall allow every student enrolled in the school administrative unit the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at some point during a school day in which students are required to attend. A school administrative unit may not require a student to recite the Pledge of Allegiance."

The school's policy says that an American flag will be flown on school grounds on school days in addition to having it visible in every classroom.

"Furthermore, an opportunity must be provided, during the school days for which students are required to attend, for students and staff to recite the Pledge of Allegiance," the policy added.

Hickey's attorney, Jack Baldacci, wrote in a statement to the Press Herald that despite Nolan's wish to handle the matter without legal action, they do not think the change would have been made without filing the suit.

"The district had ample time to correct this longstanding omission on its own and failed to do so," Baldacci wrote. "We are glad the district is now complying, and we hope this marks the beginning of a renewed commitment to the robust civic education every student deserves."

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Paige Spiranac Hopes To Light The Masters

Is golf ready for Paige Spiranac?

The popular golf influencer, who played collegiately at the University of Arizona and San Diego State, posted an iconic Masters photo back in 2025 that received 4.3 million views on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Spiranac, posing in a green Masters blazer and green Masters skirt, turned heads in the sizzling outfit ahead of the major tournament.

"Happy Masters Week!" she wrote.

The Masters, which is the first – and best – major tournament of the year, is set to get going on Thursday morning. Augusta, Georgia is dealing with some tough weather this week, but hopefully, things will have cleared up in time for the start of the first round.

The course is looking different this year, too.

Augusta National suffered some pretty bad damage during Hurricane Helene last year. The course has lost a lot of its trees, according to reports. It also reportedly has four new greens – Nos. 1, 8, 15 and 16.

Still, it remains arguably the most pristine golf course in the world.

The first round of The Masters is set to begin on 10 April morning.

Happy Masters Week!⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Y3ldsxyFXJ

— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) April 7, 2025

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Are Clear Spirits Really Healthier Than Dark Spirits?

For several years, "order clear" has seemed to be shorthand for a "healthier" choice at the bar. Vodka sodas, tequila with lime, gin and tonics, they’ve all been positioned as cleaner, lighter, and somehow better for you than whiskey, rum, or other darker pours. But when you look at the science, that argument starts to fall apart.

The color of your drink isn’t doing nearly as much work as you may think.

"From a nutrition and metabolism standpoint, the color of alcohol is not the key variable," says registered dietitian Anya Argosh, MS, RD, IFNCP. "The dosage of alcohol, the drinking patterns, and what the drink is mixed with matter far more than whether the spirit is clear or dark."

What and how you drink matters more than the color of the alcohol.

"Paying attention to total alcohol intake and gradually reducing consumption has a much greater impact on health than worrying about whether a spirit is dark or light," says registered dietitian Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN.

That being said, some people report feeling worse after drinking darker drinks. So, what’s the deal?

One of the main reasons that some hold darker spirits in question are compounds called congeners.

Registered dietitian Ashley Berthoumieux, MS, RD, CDN, LDN, says that "congeners, which are byproducts of alcohol fermentation, have been identified as potential contributors to hangovers and can be measured in the blood."

So, there’s some truth that darker spirits might make you feel worse the next day. Research has shown that drinks higher in congeners, like bourbon, can result in more severe hangovers than options with very few congeners, like vodka.

But congeners aren’t the main problem.

"Ethanol, the intoxicating component of all alcoholic beverages, has a significantly greater impact on hangover severity than the congener content," says Berthoumieux.

Darker liquors may contribute to worse hangovers for some people, but that doesn’t mean they’re more harmful overall.

"It’s largely about quantity and drinking patterns," says Argosh. "Factors such as how much you drink, how quickly you drink, sleep quality, hydration, and added sugar in mixers all play a much larger role in how alcohol affects the body."

Berthoumieux says that "the severity of these effects is highly individual, so pay attention to how drinking affects you personally." If whiskey consistently leaves you feeling awful while vodka doesn’t, that’s useful data for you. But it’s not necessarily universal.

Another persistent myth is that clear spirits are lower in calories. Most standard pours are nearly identical.

"All spirits contain calories, specifically 7 calories per gram of alcohol, regardless of whether they're dark or clear," says Berthoumieux.

Ehsani puts it simply: "Whether you're picking a clear liquid such as vodka, or [a] darker one like rum, both will be about the same amount of calories. For example, a 1.5-ounce shot will be around 100 calories."

Where the difference is in what’s added to the drink. Flavored spirits, liqueurs, and sugary mixers can change the nutritional profile.

"Those with added flavors or spices, such as liqueurs, flavored whiskies or vodkas, spiced rums, etc., tend to have the most sugar and, as a result, the most calories," says Berthoumieux.

Argosh says that "the proof of the alcohol and what it’s mixed with determine calorie and sugar content much more than whether the spirit is clear or dark."

So, a vodka soda and a whiskey ginger aren’t vastly different from a nutritional standpoint because one is clear and the other is dark. They’re different because of what else is in the glass.

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