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Fox News has learned the name of the suspect shot by U.S. Secret Service officers near the White House this week.
Michael Marx, a 45-year-old Texan, has been identified as the individual seen allegedly carrying a firearm just blocks from the White House on Monday, sources told Fox News on Tuesday.
Secret Service Uniformed Division officers engaged the suspect after he was observed pulling a gun, a federal source previously told Fox News Digital.
In a news conference, Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn told reporters that the suspect allegedly shot in the direction of officers after they tried to confront him near 15th Street and Independence Avenue, causing the agents to return fire.
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A crime scene technician removes a gun following an exchange of gunfire between the Secret Service and a gunman on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 4, 2026. Police said the gunman shot at a Secret Service agent and wounded a bystander before police shot the gunman. (Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)
A juvenile suspect was also struck by the suspect and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, Quinn said.
Quinn said the confrontation began after trained surveillance personnel spotted a “visual print” of a weapon.
“My understanding is they observed a print,” Quinn said. “These are trained surveillance detection personnel out there looking every day to look for just that… and they observed a visual print of a firearm.”
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“Upon making contact, that individual fled briefly on foot, withdrew a firearm and fired in the direction of our agents and officers,” Quinn said. “They returned fire and engaged.”

A National Guard soldier and U.S. Secret Service officer secure the crime scene following an exchange of gunfire by the U.S. Secret Service and a gunman on the National Mall on May 4, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)
Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade had passed through the area not long before the shooting, but the incident appears to be unrelated, according to Quinn.
Quinn also dismissed questions regarding whether the suspect was targeting President Donald Trump in light of the recent attack at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
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“I can’t say — I’m not going to guess on that,” Quinn said. “I can tell you that every time, we’re patrolling this area. In every site, we do 24/7, hardcore, whether or not it was directed to the president or not, I don’t know. But we will find out.”
Marx was subsequently transported to a local hospital, though his condition has not yet been released by authorities.
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Additionally, prosecutors have not yet revealed what charges Marx may face stemming from the alleged incident.
Fox News Digital’s Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
A military operation titled “Project Freedom” has been launched by the US Navy to secure a safe passage of commercial vessels through the blocked Strait of Hormuz, a spokesperson for the United States military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) told Al Jazeera on Tuesday.
The Strait of Hormuz has been at the centre of the US-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28, triggering disruptions that have pushed up commodity prices around the world.
Iran has effectively sealed off the strait by threatening to deploy mines, drones, missiles and fast-attack craft. The US has countered by blockading Iranian ports and mounting escorted transits for commercial vessels.
The US military spokesperson said that ship owners and insurance companies have responded positively to the operation, which has “just begun” and is aimed at ensuring commercial ships can pass through the strait safely to benefit global and regional economies.
Later on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at a news conference in Washington, DC, that 10 civilian sailors have died due to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the US Navy has destroyed seven Iranian fast boats in the waterway.
Rubio said the US will continue to clear a passageway through the strait to restore freedom of navigation.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation has the goal of reopening the strait and allowing the passage of thousands of stranded commercial vessels.
“Project Freedom is defensive in nature, focused in scope, temporary in duration [and] with one mission: protecting innocent commercial shipping from Iranian aggression,” Hegseth said during a briefing on Tuesday at the Pentagon.
He said that as part of Project Freedom, US forces would not need to enter Iranian waters or airspace, adding that Iran can no longer be allowed to prevent international commerce.
“Iran … cannot be allowed to block innocent countries and their goods from an international waterway,” Hegseth said, and added that two US commercial vessels, along with the country’s warships, have already traversed the strait.
“They said they control the strait – they do not,” the secretary said.
Iran denied any crossings had taken place, though shipping company Maersk said the Alliance Fairfax, a US-flagged ship, exited the Gulf under a US military escort on Monday.
Several merchant ships in the Gulf reported explosions or fires on Monday, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) claimed to have come under an Iranian attack, with an oil port targeted on Monday. On Tuesday, Iran’s army denied any attack on the UAE in recent days.
Iran did confirm firing warning shots at a US warship approaching the strait, forcing it to turn back.
Alexandru Hudisteanu, a military and diplomatic analyst, has told Al Jazeera that the US operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz considerably increased the risk of miscalculation from both sides, especially Iran.
He said that by pushing two ships through the strait yesterday, the US “trapped Iran in an escalation situation”.
After issuing a new map of the Strait of Hormuz with an expanded Iranian area of control, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned vessels on Tuesday to stick to the corridors it had set or face a “decisive response”.
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s military had been reduced to firing “peashooters” and Tehran wanted peace, despite public sabre-rattling.
“They play games, but let me just tell you, they want to make a deal,” the US president told reporters in the Oval Office.
On Tuesday, Air Force General Dan Caine, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that there are more than 1,500 vessels with about 22,500 crew trapped inside the Gulf, but that Iranian attacks against US forces fell “below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point”.
Asked what Iran would need to do to violate the ceasefire, Trump said: “They know what not to do.”
As the Golden State Warriors‘ dynasty continues to fade, veteran Draymond Green is making sure he’s going down swinging.
Gone are the days of blind confidence in the dynastic yet turbulent Warriors teams.
Growing buzz surrounding the team now points to its impending demise: talk of coach Steve Kerr‘s exit, calls for a roster overhaul, and, loudest of all (as expected), Draymond Green’s role on the sinking ship, which has turned into meaty podcast fodder for the outspoken Warriors forward.
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Recently on his pod, Green took aim at Kerr, who coached that dynasty to four NBA championships. Green suggested Kerr didn’t guide his career, but limited it.

Austin Rivers and Draymond Green are locked in a war of words, though the edge may belong to the Warriors veteran over the typically measured Rivers. (Getty Images)
“As much as Steve has done for me in basketball, part of me thinks he’s hindered me in my career and what I could have become. When I think of who I was offensively as a player and who I became, I think part of that is due to him. He hasn’t drawn up a play for me since 2017.”
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On the outside, former NBA lottery pick Austin Rivers wasn’t buying it, and a fiery back-and-forth was born.
Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, Rivers flipped the argument, framing Green not as a victim of the system but its biggest beneficiary.

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors reacts to a technical foul during the second quarter of Game Two in the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 8, 2025. (David Berding/Getty Images)
“You were the luckiest basketball player I think I’ve ever seen. You were drafted to a franchise with a Hall of Fame front office, Hall of Fame coach, the greatest shooter of all time and perhaps a top five player of all time. Not to mention one of the most lethal scorers of all time and arguably a top 10 player of all time, Kevin Durant, the same guy you chased off because you talk too much. Steve Kerr made your career. How dare you?”
Draymond fired back by shifting away from basketball and into personal territory.
Green mocked the contract Rivers signed with the Clippers in 2016 while his father, Doc Rivers, was running the team, also invoking President Trump’s name in a slight.
“Everything isn’t something you should speak on. Rivers received the biggest bailout in U.S. history prior to President Trump bailing out the airlines. I wish I could give my son $200 million if I was a coach. You were gone from your first team in two years while I’m still here.”
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In response to Green on Tuesday, Rivers did not back down.
He openly called out Green’s volatility, including the 2022 punch of teammate Jordan Poole, and questioned his maturity.

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Austin Rivers of the Houston Rockets fight for the ball in the third quarter during Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on May 8, 2019. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle/Getty Images)
“You don’t have the wherewithal to do your due diligence and actually understand I was being highly complimentary to you. It’s you, and I shouldn’t be surprised.
“You always act irrationally and emotionally immature, and your anger always puts you in hot water, so here I am having to address a video of you belittling my career. Yeah, the NBA doesn’t give coaching jobs to guys who may or may not sucker punch one of the players or staff.”
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Amid all the haymakers, both sides took hits, though Green still has the hardware to flex over Rivers. Draymond may have never eclipsed teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, or even Kevin Durant during his stint, when it comes to being the key championship piece, but his role as the roster’s glue is undeniable. Rivers has never played a role as integral as Green’s.

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Austin Rivers of the Denver Nuggets dispute a call with referee Courtney Kirkland during the second quarter in Denver, Colo., on April 21, 2022. (Aaron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post/Getty Images)
Still, Rivers is pointing to a reality many have argued for years: Kerr did not limit Green.
Now, as Golden State faces an uncertain offseason, Green’s comments raise larger questions.
Are we finally at the end of the Warriors’ run? And how much of it was Draymond’s fault?
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A 15-year-old boy, Mahmoud Sahweil, was killed when Israel struck a Gaza police station. His aunt says he was out selling bread to support his 15-member family. Israel has killed at least 830 Palestinians in Gaza since the October 2025 “ceasefire”.
Published On 5 May 2026
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday unveiled a new initiative targeting what he described as the “overuse” of psychiatric medications, part of a broader push to confront the nation’s mental health crisis.
Speaking Monday at a Make America Healthy Again Institute summit, Kennedy said the effort will emphasize the appropriate deprescribing of psychiatric drugs while shifting care toward prevention and more holistic treatment approaches.
“Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis by addressing the overuse of psychiatric medications — especially among children,” Kennedy said in a statement.
“We will support patient autonomy, require informed consent and shared decision-making, and shift the standard of care toward prevention, transparency, and a more holistic approach to mental health.”
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday unveiled a new initiative targeting what he calls the “overuse” of psychiatric medications. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Antidepressants rank among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, with a 2025 survey of over 30,000 adults showing that 16.6% were using them, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Kennedy stressed the effort is not about forcing patients off medication, the outlet reported.
“Let me be clear: If you are taking psychiatric medication, we are not telling you to stop,” Kennedy said. “We are making sure you — and your clinician — have the information and support to make the right decision for you.”
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The Health and Human Services seal is displayed before Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s news conference at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington on April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
In a letter released Monday, HHS urged providers to prioritize informed consent and shared decision-making, and to routinely reassess the risks and benefits of psychiatric medications with patients.
The department also highlighted other ways to treat mental health issues, including therapy, family support, better nutrition and exercise, when appropriate.
At the same time, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new guidance allowing physicians to be reimbursed for helping patients safely taper off psychiatric medications and monitor withdrawal.
The plan also includes a new report on prescribing trends, more training for doctors, and a panel of experts to guide future decisions on medication use.
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A man holds a plastic bottle containing white antidepressant pills in Warsaw, Poland, on April 25, 2024. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto)
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An HHS spokesperson pointed to rising prescription rates among children, including increases in ADHD diagnoses and antidepressant use, arguing the trend reflects “overmedicalization” and a need to expand non-drug, evidence-based treatment options.
“HHS is committed to elevating the role of nonmedication treatments and scalable, evidence-based solutions to improve mental health and prevent the unnecessary initiation of psychiatric medications,” an HHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
A LinkedIn feature the average non-paying user likely only glances past could end up setting a legal precedent in the EU regarding how companies treat customer data that they’ve processed.
Take a look at your LinkedIn profile, if you have one, and you’ll see a space where you can look at profile viewers. For premium LinkedIn users, the list of people who visit one’s profile goes back 365 days and includes names, job title and employer, and an easy link to the person’s profile, unless they’ve toggled their visibility off for privacy reasons.
Non-premium LinkedIn users, on the other hand, don’t get nearly the same level of visibility on their profiles. If you don’t fork over cash to LinkedIn owner Microsoft each month for the privilege, you’ll just see things like “12 people found you though the homepage,” or that someone with a certain job title from a certain company was scoping out your LinkedIn page.
What you’ll see on the profile viewers screen if you don’t have a paid-for LinkedIn account – Click to enlarge
Clicking anything on the free user list redirects you to a LinkedIn premium signup page or search results for employees at one of the aforementioned companies.
One unnamed LinkedIn user refused to accept this lesser status, and approached Microsoft to exercise their GDPR Article 15 right to a copy of their personal data processed by LinkedIn. “Processed” can mean a variety of things, including something as broad as simply hosting a particular type of information.
LinkedIn rejected the request on the grounds that protecting that data took precedence. Now the data protection warriors at EU privacy outfit Noyb (“none of your business”) are getting involved.
“Selling data to its own users is a popular practice among companies,” Noyb data protection lawyer Martin Baumann said of the case. “In reality, however, people have the right to receive their own data free of charge.”
Take a look at the language of Article 15, and it’s pretty clear: data subjects (i.e., users) have the right to a copy of any and all data concerning them that’s been processed by the provider. A full list of profile visitors seemingly should fall under Article 15 data – even if it’s normally reserved for paying users and presented to them in a nicer way, it should still be accessible to free users who actually request it.
LinkedIn didn’t appear to believe that it was doing anything wrong at all. In a clear denial of facts that are obviously apparent to any non-paying LinkedIn user, including the writer and both editors who worked on this story, a LinkedIn spokesperson told us, “Not only is it incorrect that only Premium members can see who has viewed their profile, but we also satisfy GDPR Article 15 by disclosing the information at issue via our Privacy Policy.” The first part of that statement is false, as you can see from the screenshot above. Given the obvious untrustworthiness of that half of the statement, we didn’t bother wasting any time trying to evaluate the second part.
Noyb acknowledges there’s a clear bit of legal fuzz stuck in this corner of the GDPR when it comes to premium service offerings.
“If any business processes a person’s personal data, this information is generally covered by their right of access under the GDPR,” Baumann told The Register. “It does not matter that the business would prefer to sell the data to the data subject or that it would be harmful for their business model if they would.”
There’s only one exception in Article 15 that would give LinkedIn an out, Baumann told us, and that’s the last paragraph, which says a person’s right to their data can’t adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others. Were LinkedIn to argue that it had to protect the identities of people who visited a data subject’s profile, they could have an excuse. But not a good one, in Baumann’s opinion.
“Since LinkedIn does provide information about profile visits to paying Premium members, it cannot consider that disclosing the data would adversely affect the rights of the visitors whose data is disclosed,” the Noyb lawyer explained. “Otherwise, providing this information to Premium users would be unlawful too.”
What seems to be the sticking point here is where right of access begins and a company’s right to make money off data they hold (data that was, ahem, supplied by users) ends. Baumann said he hopes this case can clear the legal air.
“We expect a clarification concerning the fact that personal data that can be accessed when a user pays for it is also covered by their right of access,” he explained.
Think of it like this: LinkedIn has every right under the GDPR to take data it has about profile visitors, package it up, add analytics, and present it in its most useful form to those willing to pay the platform for such a premium service. But a masochistic user who wants to rawdog a CSV file of the same data should have the right to do that, too – and GDPR Article 15 gives it to them.
It’s not just LinkedIn, either. Baumann said there are numerous other cases where similar legal clarification would be appreciated, citing the example of a bank that is unwilling to provide access to account statements in response to a GDPR request, but is happy to hand over similar data for a fee.
“A precedent would be welcomed,” Baumann said. ®
Iran has attacked a UAE petroleum site in Fujairah, just days after the United Arab Emirates announced it was leaving OPEC. As the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens and oil prices keep rising, could this accelerate the shift to renewables, or are we heading into an era of energy volatility?
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Published On 5 May 2026
Happy Tuesday, you fine people. I have just returned from a girls’ trip to Savannah, Georgia.
A real girls’ trip — not the kind Dianna Russini takes, where there are no girls but there is a married NFL head coach. It was a great time celebrating one of my high school best friends, who never got to have a bachelorette party because her original one was canceled (thanks, COVID rules) in 2020.
Except now we’re all old and married so instead of a bachelorette, we called it a “wives party.”
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On Saturday, we signed up for a walking history tour. Unfortunately, it poured down rain the entire time. But like the U.S. Postal Service, we persisted. And I’m glad we did.
In all seriousness, if you like to nerd out a little bit, you need to check out Genteel & Bard’s Savannah History Walking Tour and ask for David. We learned so much about the city, the houses, murder most foul, all sorts of stuff I never knew before. I cannot recommend it enough.
I cannot say the same about the rooftop slide at Electric Moon.
My athleticism — even after multiple vodka sodas — is unmatched.
Anyway, are you ready for some Nightcaps? Pour yourself a culturally appropriating Cinco de Mayo margarita, and let’s dive in.
The Met Gala never disappoints
Last night was the Met Gala. You know, the annual douche parade where celebrities deck themselves out in the most ridiculous costumes imaginable and circle jerk over how rich they are.
I love it.
The theme of the 2026 Met Gala was “Costume Art” with a dress code of “Fashion Is Art.” Which feels pretty open-ended, if we’re being honest.
Now, I don’t pretend to know anything about high fashion. But it seems pretty clear to me that no matter what the theme of the night is, the celebrities are just going to wear whatever the heck they want anyway with absolutely no discernible cohesion. Or maybe I’m too much of a simple-minded peasant to understand.
Anyway, let’s take a look at some of this year’s show-stoppers, complete with my expert commentary.
Listen, this might be an unpopular opinion in OutKick-land, but I actually really like Angel Reese. I think she’s beautiful, very savvy at marketing and branding, and when I interviewed her at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, she could not have been more kind.
That said, this dress looks like she just pulled the duvet off her hotel bed and tied it around her waist. Hair and makeup are on point, though.
Madonna rolled up with a whole model ship on her head.
I will give her credit, though, for actually taking the theme seriously. This look was supposed to emulate a 1945 painting by Leonora Carrington called “The Temptation of St. Anthony. Fragment II.” And she pretty much nailed it.
However, Met Gala tickets reportedly cost $100,000 each this year. And I need to know whether Madonna was required to purchase one for each of the seven women she brought to hold her veil.
Rachel Zegler, what are you doing with your face?
No matter the theme, no matter the occasion. The Kardashian-Jenners do not miss an opportunity to wear a corset that squeezes their internal organs to their absolute limits.
I do love that Kylie probably told her team “Fashion is art? Find me an artwork that’s naked!” RIP to her eyebrows, though.
A 6-year-old version of me would have lost her mind over a dress that blows bubbles.
Someone on Instagram said Cardi B’s dress looked like hemorrhoids, and I can’t unsee it.

Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 4, 2026. (Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
OK this one was actually really cool! And I love that Sabrina didn’t go full-on clown makeup like she usually does. (Yes, this is still a lot of makeup, but it’s nowhere close to what she wears for shows.)
Anyway, here’s some more.
And let’s wrap this up with the queen of costumes, Heidi Klum. And yes, she took the theme seriously.
Haley Cavinder puts Jake Ferguson through Pilates hell
The Cavinder twins are athletes and Sports Illustrated swimsuit models. They have to keep their bodies in tip-top shape. And according to their social media, they do so through a combination of strength training, cardio and Pilates.

Hanna Cavinder and Haley Cavinder of the Miami Hurricanes watch the North Carolina Tar Heels during the fourth quarter at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla., on Dec. 29, 2024. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Speaking of Pilates, Haley Cavinder decided she was sick of her NFL fiancé, Jake Ferguson, not taking her workouts seriously. So she made him try Reformer Pilates. And he… struggled.
I’ve done plenty of Pilates in my life. And I can tell you that a Pilates studio would never allow someone to stand on the Reformer in their very first class. Major liability.
Still, 244-pound, 6-foot-5 Jake Ferguson might be able to run a 4.81-second 40-yard dash and jump 31.5 inches. But he clearly needs to work on his balance and flexibility.
And now maybe he’ll stop giving Haley a hard time.
Skydiver suffers wardrobe malfunction
Before I went hang gliding for the first time last weekend, I asked my husband, “What do you think I’m supposed to wear for something like this?” He had no advice except that I should probably wear something with long sleeves because a) I’m always cold and b) it’s probably a little chilly soaring through the air at 1,500 feet.
Turns out, this was great advice. I was shivering the whole time.
All of that to say there really is no specific hang gliding attire. There is, however, a suggested dress code for skydiving. And if you’re a well-endowed woman, that includes one very important garment: a sports bra.
A 26-year-old woman named Chanell ‘t Zand learned that lesson the hard way.
Channell deployed the parachute AND the air bags.
I’ll see myself out.
Mother’s Day is upon us
Yes, ladies and gents, Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 10. So if you haven’t already figured out what you’re going to do to celebrate the special moms in your life, you’d best hop to it.
In case you missed it, last week I dropped my annual Womansplaining Mother’s Day Gift Guide. It’s a public service I offer every year.
Especially if you’re a dad, this is your foolproof guide on how to make sure your wife has the perfect Mother’s Day and to ensure you earn infinite brownie points.
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Just trust me, guys.
Do you share a bed with your dog?
I came across an interesting discussion on the Post Moves podcast (hosted by WNBA legend Candace Parker and Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston) about whether dogs should be allowed to sleep with you in the bed. Candace and Aliyah both have dachshunds (although Candace mentioned she has two more dogs as well), and they answered with a resounding YES.
Now, I am a dog person through and through. If you’ve been reading my work for longer than five minutes, you know this about me. You probably also know I’m obsessed with my 2-year-old German shepherd, Rocky. So it might surprise you to find out that… no, my husband and I do not allow him on the bed.
My previous dog, a 45-pound mutt, was allowed on the bed. But an 80-pound heavy-shedding, can-barely-sit-still fur missile is a different story. Even with a king-size bed, that’s a tight squeeze. We would get no sleep.
He is allowed on all other furniture, though, and he pretty much owns our sectional. So there’s no need to cue up the sad Sarah McLachlan music for the poor guy.

Rocky man-spreading on the couch. (Amber Harding Snyder)
Time to poll the community!
What’s your call — is the dog allowed in the bed? Why or why not? Email me and let me know. I’ll share some responses in next Tuesday’s Nightcaps.
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We are sending all the prayers and good vibes to Gus
CL in CT Writes: I know you are a huge dog person and wanted to share a few pics of my 5-year-old Golden Retriever Gus. He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma back in October. The prognosis for that cancer is pretty bleak. So we did what the doctors recommended and had the leg amputated and rounds of chemo. He had to have a second surgery as another cancer spot was found after the rear leg amputation.
He was also accepted into a trial program with Yale University for cancer therapy. He has had 2 rounds and has not missed a beat! Thought you might like to see a few pics of my cancer fighter!

What a handsome boy. (Photo Courtesy of reader CL in CT)

We are rooting for you, Gus! (Photo Courtesy of reader CL in CT.)

Gus won’t let a little chemo keep him down. (Photo Courtesy of reader CL in CT)
Amber:
I certainly understand how tough it is to watch your pup battle cancer. They are such perfect souls — they don’t deserve that awful disease. Especially at just 5-years-old.
Gus is lucky to have you, CL, and we are all rooting for him to come out of this like a champ!
‘One truly cool canine’
Reader Gene in the Rock introduced me to Sapper, who was named USO K9 Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding dedication, loyalty and service to our military community.
“From comforting troops during long days to lifting spirits when it’s needed most, 8-year-old, Sapper, embodies everything the USO Canine Program stands for — connection, resilience, and unwavering support for those who serve,” Fort Bragg posted on social media.
“Thank you, Sapper, for the joy you bring to our Soldiers, families, and the entire military community. Well‑deserved recognition for a four‑legged hero who makes a real difference every day.”
Drew in Katy, Texas, has thoughts about last Tuesday’s Nightcaps
Drew Writes: Enjoyed the Outkick article tonight… well maybe except for the sick Rocky episode. Wishing him a speedy recovery regardless.
There’s an easy answer to “But an even better question: Who took these photos and held onto them for six years?!” The answer is someone who (1) might need some cash from a tabloid someday, or (2) might want some leverage on the people in the photo in the future.
A Sevierville vacation was the a favorite for our family. We rented a cabin on the lake nearby. Yes, the zip lines were the highlight. Convincing myself to flip upside down for a long zip line run was a fun thrill at 56 years old.
As to witches, listen to the famous Catholic Priest and exorcist, Fr. Chad Ripperger: Levels of Spiritual Warfare & Our Lady – January 25th 2024. He explains three levels of people involved in the occult and mentions those in the public versus the really serious ones. Start with the section from the 55 to 57 minute mark. If you want to have your mind blown, listen to the entire 1 hour 20 minutes someday.
Healthy huskies lay off the bad cholesterol
Elliott C. Writes: I’m thinking about bacon. I once forgot to pull bacon out of the freezer and only had 3 pieces or bacon for breakfast 1 Saturday. Flipping bacon often and cooking on a medium heat helps keep the bacon flat. I hate when you buy a 4 lb pack of bacon at Costco and 1 pack is a really bad cut.
These guys never get bacon or any other table food:

Freddie Bear and Savanna (Photo Courtesy of reader Elliott C.)
Rescue beagle is living the good life
Rob R. Writes: I love your column on OutKick! I attached two photos of our Beagle, Mason. He was a rescue, but not just any rescue. He was from Envigo -a medical testing lab, which only used Beagles. I attached a story so you can hopefully pass on in one of columns about how these dogs were treated and how so many wonderful people did everything they could to rescue and find wonderful homes for them. Our Mason is doing well and although he’s still not a big fan of people, it was one of the best decisions to get him!

Mason was rescued from a medical testing lab. (Photo Courtesy of reader Rob R.)

Mason appears to have made himself right at home. (Photo Courtesy of reader Rob R.)
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Amber:
Well, I think it’s pretty clear where Mason stands on the dogs-in-the-bed debate.
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