Barstool Sports “Presidente” Dave Portnoy lambasted a political operative connected to controversial Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after the strategist floated the idea of a Boston sports-themed ad collaboration.

Platner cut an ad targeting private equity firms’ involvement in Boston Red Sox management, as principal owner John Henry II’s Fenway Sports Group includes multiple investors, including private equity firms, while also holding a stake in NASCAR’s RFK (Roush-Fenway-Keselowski) Racing team.

On Thursday, political strategist Jeff Coote reached out to Portnoy to alert him to the ad and ask if he wanted to collaborate with Platner on an effort to call out the rise of private equity in sports and “big bad John Henry.” Portnoy later shared the email chain on X.

“Hey Dave, something different for you,” wrote strategist Jeff Coote, who called the ad an example of Platner’s “populist streak” while commiserating about “s—t people are p—ed off about like the Sox” and Henry.

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After Coote “nudged” Portnoy’s inbox again Friday, “El Presidente” lit into him.

“Hey Jeff. Now this is the Nazi guy right? Yeah I’d be happy to talk to him about that tattoo and him being a Nazi,” wrote Portnoy, who is Jewish.

“I’m not as interested in his baseball takes. Let me know when we can set up some time. Dave.”

When Coote responded, “nice one,” Portnoy replied, “is that a no?”

Coote followed up by saying that if the two sides could find a way to have a productive conversation, he would consider connecting him with Platner.

But Portnoy was not finished.

“What’s that mean? You reached out to a Jew to poo poo a Nazi. I’m not Bernie Sanders,” he said — as the Vermont socialist is also Jewish but has endorsed and rallied with Platner.

“If your boy isn’t a Nazi and can handle me 1 on 1 in a convo set it up. If he can’t you should fire yourself for thinking I’d want to glamorize this clown.”

Platner has drawn rebuke for his chest tattoo of the Totenkopf, a skull-and-crossbones symbol connected to the German Nazi Schutzstaffel paramilitary group.

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Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts celebrates with third baseman Rafael Devers after hitting a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md., on July 20, 2019. (Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports)

After posting the email chain, Portnoy tweeted that he was still wondering why Platner’s campaign would think he would “want to play footsy with a Nazi.”

The ad itself also drew umbrage from Henry’s group, as Fenway-owned New England SportsNet (NESN) pulled it halfway through the Sox’s Friday game against the Minnesota Twins.

The network said in a statement Saturday that it regularly removes ads with “credible concerns” about intellectual property use. While the network did not elaborate specifically, Platner appeared to use the same red font synonymous with the baseball team.

Platner also confirmed the ad takedown on social media.

The spot itself called out Fenway for what Platner called the “private equity curse” on the team.

Platner appeared to further invoke the private equity “curse” by noting on X that after NESN stopped airing the ad, the Red Sox “blew a 4-0 lead.”

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Barstool Sports president David Portnoy, left; Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, right. (Gary Gershoff/Getty Images; Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

A firm called RedBird Partners bought an 11% stake in Fenway in 2021, shortly after the Red Sox traded their star outfielder to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020, which Platner referenced:

“Private equity is destroying our favorite baseball team, stripping them for parts — Private equity is buying up our homes our sports and our lives,” Platner said in the ad.

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“I will reverse the private equity curse. I’m Graham Platner and I approve this message because I miss Mookie Betts.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Portnoy, Coote’s Slingshot Strategies company and the Platner campaign for comment.

LONDON, England — From Sudan to Gaza, civilians are desperate, hospitals are under attack, and the humanitarian aid system cannot keep up, according to a new report in the Lancet medical journal. 

“The humanitarian system is no longer fit for purpose, given the types of emergencies that we have and their magnitude,” report co-author Dr. Paul Spiegel told Fox News. 

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Patients are seen in a room at the Saudi hospital in Omdurman, Sudan, on March 20, 2025, amid ongoing conflict that has disrupted most hospitals and schools in the capital and surrounding areas. (Ebrahim Hamid/AFP)

A professor at Johns Hopkins University and co-chair of its Center for Humanitarian Health, Spiegel has decades of experience working in refugee camps and war zones around the world. “I’ve been doing this for well over 30 years,” he said. “We’re in a very dark time.”

Highlighting one of the world’s largest disasters, Sudan’s brutal civil war — where tens of millions of people are in need as hospitals close and famine spreads — the panel of experts behind the report says the world knows how to save lives, but that the system is failing to deliver. The experts’ report, titled ‘Health in a World of Crises and Impunity,’ argues that some agencies are too bureaucratic, and others too slow. The whole system, they say, needs revamping.

Dr. Paul Spiegel, is a professor at Johns Hopkins University and co-chair of its Center for Humanitarian Health. (Paul Spiegel)

The report argues the United Nations is in need of reform, while in the U.S. it highlights the Trump Administration’s shuttering of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) over suspected fraud and abuse. 

During that restructuring, many of USAID’s most vital programs were folded into the State Department, but the report calls USAID’s closure a “shock” and “sudden,” and part of a chain of decisions in the U.S. and elsewhere which it condemns as “a political and moral failure.”

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A truck loaded with humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip travels to the Kerem Shalom crossing at the Israel-Gaza border on May 20, 2025. (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)

“USAID needed to be restructured,” Spiegel told Fox News. “The U.N. needs to be restructured in a very significant way. But it’s how you do that.

“It is the strategy to make sure that you do it in such a way that vulnerable populations across the globe are not going to be hurt, and that it wasn’t done like that.”

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Dr. Paul Spiegel has decades of experience working in refugee camps and war zones around the world. (Paul Spiegel)

The authors are pushing for major global reforms, including overhauling funding, sending aid directly to local communities, greater accountability if governments or armed groups block aid, and upholding healthcare as a basic human right.

“It’s really a complete rebalancing,” Spiegel said, “to make sure that the system actually works for the people it’s intended to help.”

The 2026 American Music Awards kicked off with a red carpet full of daring fashion risks, as stars embraced everything from disco-inspired shimmer to country style and oversized menswear.

Held Monday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the 52nd annual AMAs delivered a fashion lineup packed with metallic drama, rock-and-roll attitude and sheer fabric as celebrities gathered for one of the industry’s most anticipated nights.

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Hilary Duff attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 25, 2026. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.

Nikki Glaser appears on the red carpet at the 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 25, 2026. (Gilbert Flores/Dick Clark Productions/Getty Images)

Comedian Nikki Glaser turned heads in a silver satin gown featuring a corset-style bodice, side cutouts and a thigh-high slit. The television host paired the glamorous look with pointed black heels and long blonde waves.

Riley Green rocked a dashing country look for AMAs. (Bryan Steffy/FilmMagic)

Country star Riley Green stayed true to his roots in a dark blue three-piece suit styled with a cowboy hat and tan boots. The polished Western-inspired ensemble balanced traditional tailoring with Nashville flair.

Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block made an appearance at the awards. (Gilbert Flores/Dick Clark Productions/Getty Images)

New Kids on the Block members Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight coordinated in upscale looks. Velvet burgundy jackets, metallic blazers and sleek black tailoring created a cohesive aesthetic for the fan-favorite boy band.

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Paula Abdul wore a futuristic look for the 52nd American Music Awards. (David Becker/Getty Images)

Paula Abdul embraced futuristic couture in a sculptural white gown adorned with geometric beading, sheer paneling and flowing tulle accents. Dramatic shoulder detailing and fitted long sleeves added architectural flair to the unique fashion ensemble.

Billy Idol attends the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Axelle Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Rock legend Billy Idol brought his signature rebellious energy to the carpet in a black leather blazer layered over a fuchsia shirt. He accessorized with silver necklaces and black-and-white loafers, while his iconic platinum blond spikes completed the rock star look.

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Lisa Rinna steps out on the red carpet for the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 25, 2026. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Rinna opted for oversized tailoring in a chocolate-brown pantsuit featuring exaggerated shoulders and wide-leg trousers. The actress and television personality added a playful touch with a polka-dot necktie adorned with a printed portrait of President John F. Kennedy.

Tinashe wore a sheer look to the AMAs. (Axelle Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Singer Tinashe embraced sheer fashion in an off-the-shoulder white lace gown featuring intricate embroidery. Layered diamond chokers, wet-look dark hair and the ethereal silhouette combined for one of the evening’s boldest high-fashion moments.

Queen Latifah hosted the 52nd American Music Awards. (David Becker/Getty Images)

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Host Queen Latifah arrived wrapped in glamour with a dramatic full-length textured silver-gray faux fur coat cinched at the waist with a cream belt. The sophisticated winter-inspired ensemble was paired with sleek hair and bold lipstick.

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper attends the 52nd American Music Awards. (Axelle Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper stepped out in a sleek black sleeveless gown with a fitted silhouette and dramatic cream ruffled hem. She accessorized with a black floral clutch and minimalist black heels, while soft glam makeup and glossy brunette waves completed the red-carpet look.

A couple of Tampa police officers have resigned recently after being accused of catching the eye of the same 911 dispatcher or, as they officially refer to her as, the same emergency communications officer.

An investigation into allegations that three officers engaged in sexual activity with an emergency communications officer while on duty concluded that Officers Nevin Morales and Ryan Fagan had violated several of the police department’s policies, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

The law enforcement certifications for both officers were sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for review in April, which reportedly could result in those certifications being revoked.

Florida National Guard members guard the Tampa Police headquarters in downtown Tampa on Aug. 25, 2012, as residents prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac ahead of the Republican National Convention starting Aug. 27. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The investigation was summarized by officials with the Tampa police and released following a public records request. It states that an investigation was launched after a complaint was made by someone to the department’s Professional Standards Bureau.

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The unnamed person claimed that three officers had been meeting up with an also unnamed emergency communications operator for sex while on duty. A classic case of a complaint from someone who didn’t get an invite? It’s hard to say.

It could just as easily be someone doing the right thing. A person unwilling to let romance cloud right from wrong. I have a feeling we’ll never know the true motivation behind this, but that’s not the focus here. Let’s get back to the investigation.

The operator, whose status of employment with the city is unknown based on the investigation summary, admitted that she met with Morales for sexual activity on July 22, 2025. She says the two got it on in an SUV.

Communications between the two were also uncovered and the investigators allege that he wrote, “Best place to do it now I have more room in this new car.” He then, according to the operator, showed up in a Ford Explorer that wasn’t his usual vehicle.

The Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigate a fatal shooting in the Ybor City neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, on Oct. 29, 2023. Two groups reportedly exchanged gunfire early Sunday morning in a busy area with bars and clubs. (Octavio Jones/Getty Images)

Morales denied the allegations during an interview with investigators. He denied that she had ever gotten in his vehicle. He also told them that he didn’t remember sending the message and that it could have been taken out of context.

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Unfortunately, investigators say a supervisor had seen the operator get into his SUV and they noted that he was unable to explain the alleged message or how it could have been taken out of context.

During an interview with Fagan, investigators say he admitted to “having close personal contact” with the same operator, but didn’t view it as sexual. The investigators didn’t agree and pointed to sexual messages exchanged between the two.

Fagan is also accused of leaving a special assignment, which was just two miles from where the operator was working, unstaffed and putting his bodycam on sleep mode. Both officers were placed on leave during the investigation.

A woman calmly handles urgent 911 calls at an emergency center with focus and care. (Getty)

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Fagan resigned in February, according to the Tampa Bay Times, and Morales in March. As for the third officer accused of meeting up with the same operator for sex, he was cleared by the investigation and remains employed.

“The whole case was weird,” said Brandon Barclay, the president of the Tampa Police Benevolent Association. “I think a lot of it was just poor judgment.”

Well said. Romance can lead you down the path of poor judgment if you’re not careful.

A Texas teenager was fighting for his life as a shark bit him while boating with his father on Memorial Day weekend. 

The incident unfolded around 3:15 p.m. on Monday, when authorities with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office contacted the U.S. Coast Guard regarding reports that a 17-year-old boy had been bitten by a shark off the coast of Galveston Island, according to ABC 13. 

The teenage victim, his father and a third individual were aboard a boat roughly two hours offshore when the bite occurred, FOX 61 reported. 

Authorities said that the teen was bitten by the shark while trying to pull it onto the boat, according to ABC 13.

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A 17-year-old boy is recovering after reportedly being bitten by a shark while boating off the coast of Galveston Island, Texas, on May 25, 2026. (iStock)

The boy’s father immediately applied a tourniquet to the wound and began navigating toward the Galveston Yacht Basin when the vessel became disabled near the jetties in the Gulf, FOX 61 reported. 

The disabled boat reportedly prompted an emergency response from the Coast Guard, with rescue crews applying a second tourniquet to mitigate the teen’s bleeding before transporting him back to land.

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The teenage victim was bitten by a shark while trying to pull the animal onto a boat off the coast of Galveston Island, Texas, on May 25, 2026. (iStock)

Authorities have not revealed what caused the boat to become disabled or how the shark was brought onto the vessel.  

The group’s boat reportedly became disabled while navigating back to Galveston Island after a teenage boy was bitten by a shark while boating in Texas on Monday, May 25, 2026. (iStock)

The victim was conscious upon arriving back on shore and subsequently taken to the University of Texas Medical Branch for medical treatment, ABC 13 reported.

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The teenage victim was taken to the University of Texas Medical Branch after his father applied a tourniquet following a shark attack off the coast of Galveston Island, Texas, on May 25, 2026. (Jill Karnicki/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

Authorities have not released details regarding the extent of the teen’s injuries or the shark species involved in the incident. 

The U.S. Coast Guard and Galveston County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.