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What new security alerts are U.S. travelers facing in the Middle East?

Paul Stevens 0:03
For warnings, I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News, U.S. embassies embassies across the Middle East issuing new security alerts urging Americans to remain vigilant and prepare for possible travel disruptions as tensions rise across the region.
Chanley Painter 0:15
They did not state a specific threat, but called for Americans to exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential travel disruptions in the region. The alerts cite recent fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen. This after the group claimed attacks on sensitive sites across Saudi Arabia yesterday. Saudi officials confirm air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile over Rayad. A fire broke out. At a fuel tank near the airport, but it's not clear if it was caused by that attack. Other civilian infrastructure were also reportedly targeted. The Houthis have recently seized more territory in Yemen, tightening their grip on a strategic Bab El Mundad Strait.

Why did President Trump return to the White House early and what was the U.S. strike on a drug‑smuggling boat?

Paul Stevens 0:55
And this all coming is President Trump is back at the White House a day earlier than schedule, cutting short his weekend at Cam David. No official comment on why from the White House. The U.S. military saying four people were killed in its latest strike on a suspected drug smuggling boat of the Caribbean. Officials say the vessel was traveling along a known narcotics trafficking route, and intelligence indicated it was involved in smuggling drugs.

How extensive was Ukraine’s drone assault on Russia and what did Moscow’s mayor say?

Paul Stevens 1:18
Ukraine launching a massive drone attack. On Russia overnight, including what Moscow's mayor is calling the largest ever attack targeting the Russian capital. Ed Sharon performing in Philadelphia Saturday, his first show since McLamore was dropped from the tour after some pro Palestinian remarks. Meantime About fifty pro-Palestinian protesters gathering outside Lincoln financial field ahead of that show. The controversy has sent resale ticket prices to that tour tumbling. Four of Sharon's supporting acts have dropped out of the tour in solidarity, they say, with MacLamore. America is listening to Fox News.
Jill Nadeau 2:00
Snears.
Paul Stevens 2:02
President Trump saying last week Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement allowing the US to develop a military presence on Greenland. Now Greenland has been under Danish control for over three hundred years. Reaction in Copenhagen following concerns the US would try and annex the island.
Unknown 2:23
feel that it's we have been looking forward to to that uh conclusion uh decision for a long time now.
Paul Stevens 2:31
And the Danish Prime Minister saying the deal will be officially signed this week. President Trump also saying he's working to help AI grow in the US while keeping the bad actors at bay.

What is the U.S.–Greenland military agreement and how is the Trump administration planning to boost AI development?

Jill Nadeau 2:41
The president says he's planning on appointing an AI Tsar and an AI force. He said on Truth Social, we will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth of this incredible industry. He wrote, We will also be looking for bad, and we can do that very easily with our already existing criminal and civil justice system. No details on who may take on the jobs yet. The president already had one AI czar, very. Venture capitalist David Sachs, but he stepped down in the spring. The post from the president comes ahead of next week's meeting with Chinese President Xi as the US and China are in a race for AI dominance. In Washington, Jul NATO four.
Paul Stevens 3:20
Fox News. College football, a big one.

How did Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU spark controversy in college football?

Paul Stevens 3:22
Ole Miss defeating the L SU Tigers Saturday night, thirty-two twenty-four. Former University of Mississippi football coach Lane Kiffin getting an unwelcome reception at his former stomping grounds as he is the new head coach of uh Louisiana State. Reaction from one score scorned Ole Miss fan. We don't
Unknown 3:39
like Lane Kiffin. We don't like what LSC has to stand floor at all. This is ridiculous and you know I just it's gonna be a game to remember for the rest of my life.
Paul Stevens 3:45
And Kiffin's controversial move coming with a seven year ninety-one million dollar contract putting his annual salary at thirteen million dollars a year. I'm Paul Stevens. This is Fox News.

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