foxnews--2020-02-03--Globetrotting photographer Michael Runkel on favorite places, worst experiences and how to travel wi

Globetrotting photographer Michael Runkel on favorite places, worst experiences and how to travel with kids

German native Michael Runkel has traveled to every country on Earth and shows no signs of slowing down .
We discuss going to outer space , the coronavirus outbreak , what makes a good travel photo , and why long-term travel with kids doesn ’ t suck .
Where are you now ?
RELATED : THE DEMAND FOR INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PHOTOS IS HAVING A NEGATIVE EFFECT How long did it take to visit every country ?
It took 29 years .
I finished in Saudi Arabia in 2018 .
I have been traveling for a total of 31 years , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal .
I am not a stamps-and-stats traveler .
I am more interested in having original experiences in the places I visit , but according to Nomad Mania , there are a total of 1,281 regions on the planet .
I have been to 1,079 of them , and many more planned over the next 18 months .
By this time next year , it ’ s possible that I might be the most-traveled person alive .
The obvious question I ’ m sure you get a lot : What first inspired you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May when I was in primary school at the age of 9 or 10 .
He is mostly known for his novels about Apache Chief Winnetou and the American West , but I was really drawn to his tales of Kara Ben Nemsi and his exploits during Hajj through the Middle East .
Both my parents were teachers , and we often traveled together when school was out .
My grandmother spent a lot of time in Africa and Asia .
I think my travel gene came from her .
How hard was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and where did you go ?
My first trip abroad was actually overland by bus from Germany to Syria in 1988 .
I was just 18 .
Syria at that time was fantastic .
No tourists .
Lots to see , lots of culture .
It was a very open-minded place , and an extremely welcoming country .
5 AIRLINE FEES THAT ARE WORTH PAYING ( UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ) It ’ s been said that more people have traveled to outer space than have visited the United Nations ’ 193 recognized countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ writing , there are currently 200 verified persons that have visited every country on Earth ; 500 have been to outer space ) .
If Richard Branson called you tomorrow and said you have 15 minutes to pack your bag for a Virgin Galactic flight , what would your answer be ?
Yes , of course !
That would be a unique opportunity .
I would love to see the world from outer space -- so long as he is paying .
There has been a recent spike in travelers that have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are about 10 to 20 people that pop up every year that attempt to do it .
Many of them seem to me to be more inspired by a personal goal , simple attention , or just out to prove they can do it .
They are not really traveling meaningfully , in my opinion .
You now travel with your entire family .
Can you talk about the challenges of that ?
The rewards ?
Yes .
We are doing 13 months around the world , and now on our Asian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Last year , I had to break off from them for six weeks by myself for photo work , visiting Russia , Afghanistan and Niger .
My wife is from San Diego , and they will visit her mother there toward the end of the trip while I continue on to India .
Traveling with children is a challenge .
We have to care for two kids .
Our daughter is 4 , and our son is 8 months old , but it is worth every second .
We get to spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to show them the world .
We have been to some extremely remote locations together .
In Vanuatu , they were the youngest white-faced children the people there had ever seen .
In April , we are planning to go to the Pitcairn Islands , the remotest islands on the planet .
Our tour operator tells us that they will be the youngest visitors the islands have ever had .
After that , we are headed to the Amazon , then northern Vietnam .
Tips for those traveling with family ?
Traveling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any riskier than back home .
It ’ s important to choose the right times of the year to visit each destination .
Right now we are in Thailand during the dry season .
In the tropics , you have to visit at a time when there are fewer mosquitoes .
Pre-plan where you want to go , get vaccinations , take bug spray and lots of hand sanitizer .
When we travel , our children are very popular , and people love to touch them , which is wonderful , but it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also just as important to not be overly cautious , or you will miss out on a lot of experiences .
Schooling is an issue .
Children have to go to school in Germany , it is compulsory by the age of 6 .
You can not home-school them .
Our oldest does not have to start primary school for two years , so we are taking this opportunity to travel with them now .
Is mainland China part of your Asia itinerary ?
Do you have concerns about the coronavirus outbreak there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China planned .
It was our next stop .
We just learned that the government has shut down all access to the tourist sites throughout the country .
Many other travelers I know have also had to cancel their visits .
Right now , we are going to head back to Myanmar for an extended period .
We are not sure when we might be able to plan another trip there .
Do your children have dad ’ s travel gene ?
I ’ m not sure about our littlest one yet , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She has already been to 40 countries !
She definitely likes traveling .
We do unusual things , and she has seen things a lot people could only dream of seeing .
She is great on long flights , long bus rides .
Our recent flight from L.A. to Taipei was 14 hours -- [ she had ] zero complaints .
She loves photography , as well .
8 PACKING TIPS FOR TRAVELERS LOOKING TO SAVE SPACE I have probably met more Germans on my travels than any other nationality .
Is there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them want to explore the world more than others ?
I guess that is because we have a good social system .
Most Germans have 30 days of holiday every year ; we have paid parental leave for up to three years and are eligible to receive up to $ 2,000 per month .
Our universal health care is another important factor that contributes to making extensive travel possible .
In addition , Germany has a very culturally diverse population , and so your friends and neighbors are from all over the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you know in their native country .
The Swedes and the Dutch also travel a lot , but just in smaller numbers .
Now that you have visited every country , tell us about your thinking in choosing another destination ?
For me , I would rather go to places that are interesting , especially to photograph UNESCO World Heritage Sites .
I have been to 700 of them and I have 400 left to visit .
I ’ m actually going to do a [ photography ] book about it later this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m curious about cultures , peoples and landscapes .
By now I pretty much know the world , so I can tell you what it has to offer .
I do love remote places due to fewer crowds , but it is usually the beauty of a destination that compels me to visit .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Too many to count .
Crawling over unexploded ordnance in a field in Cambodia , or being stared down by an armed militia in Mogadishu immediately come to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a nighttime earthquake on Christmas Day in Bam , Iran , in 2003 .
I was quick to get out and saved a friend ’ s life .
The two of us managed to save another 10 people from the rubble .
Everyone else on our street was killed , tens of thousands of people [ in total ] .
The official death toll from the government was egregiously undercounted .
One for sure is Myanmar .
We were just there , and my third visit .
Extremely friendly people .
Everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so culturally interesting .
Southern Myanmar is completely untouched by tourists .
The Mergui Archipelago is a paradise and only opened to tourists four years ago .
Cameroon is rough traveling -- especially in the interior -- and the police , the army , the militias , are so corrupt .
A real low point .
I don ’ t plan to be back anytime soon .
A country that turned your expectations on its head ?
Honestly , I really haven ’ t experienced any .
I usually research a country thoroughly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what to expect when I arrive .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS How do you make a living while traveling ?
Mainly photography .
I try to take as many photos as possible .
You have to be a little more prepared and sleep a little bit less .
I have a secondary income teaching photography when I am home .
I also sell prints on my website .
Your process for documenting your travels through photography ?
I have a big professional database of 2.5 million photographs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my photos worldwide , and I am represented by Robert Harding , who manages some of the world ’ s leading travel photographers .
As far as I know , I am the only dedicated travel photographer who has been to every country on Earth , so I have a unique set of photographs to offer .
Much of my documentation is also client work through direct requests .
What makes a good travel photograph and what camera do you use ?
That is very subjective .
Dealing with photo agents and magazines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are different .
It ’ s hard to say what makes a good travel photograph , but I would personally say that every good travel photograph is a good one when you like it .
One thing for sure that makes an impact is great light .
It ’ s also why I like to travel in good weather .
For good or bad , the travel photo market is saturated with amazing photos , making it very difficult to create photos that stand out .
Today , camera technology is so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can take stunning photos with their smartphones .
I have a Nikon D850 , a D4 and a D800 .
I also take drone photos , and I use a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone .
I ’ m using a Mavic Mini here in Asia , due to many countries ’ size restrictions .
What is one conventional myth that people who want to travel extensively need to know ?
In my opinion , the world is a far better place than the media might make it seem .
There are friendly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dangerous places , I have met wonderful and friendly people .
There are bad people , too , of course , but a very small number , comparatively .
The world is safe if you take precautions and use common sense everywhere you go .
I was just in Afghanistan in October , and I always felt safe and never threatened .
It ’ s not true that a problem area is representative of an entire country .
Again , a good example of this is Myanmar , but it could apply almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the terrible violence regarding the Rohingya people .
However , that is isolated in the outer northwest of the Rakhine State , and Myanmar is a big place .
If you are in the central , or southern part of the country , it couldn ’ t be safer .
Focus specifically on where there are problems and simply avoid those areas .
As far as petty theft and crime , there are some areas of South and Central America to consider , mainly in the big cities and at night .
Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I can ’ t stress that enough .
I have never been robbed once on my travels ( knock on wood ) .
I ’ m sure it ’ s impossible to choose a favorite country , as each destination is unique .
So , I ’ ll just ask you , which country would you always return to if you had to pick ?
For sure , Yemen .
It is so unique .
The architecture , the people , the landscapes .
It ’ s a trip back in time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mountainous region , it is like you ’ re in the 16th Century .
I absolutely love it there .
Socotra Island , with its bizarre endemic plants and strange landscapes , is like the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean .
We were there right before the war began .
When the conflict is over , I ’ ll be back immediately .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Back to Myanmar .
After that , when my wife and kids head to San Diego , I will go on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far eastern Russia to travel the Road of Bones .
Visit Michael ’ s website , and follow him and his family on their travels on Instagram and Facebook .
This article originally appeared on PhotoBohn.com .
Trey Bohn is a freelance travel and culture photographer based in New York City .
A former White House spokesperson and current recovering politico , he now travels the world in search of interesting stories and experiences to document .
For more , visit : www.PhotoBohn.com or follow @ Photo_Bohn on Instagram .

German native Michael Runkel has traveled to every country on Earth and shows no signs of slowing down.
We discuss going to outer space, the coronavirus outbreak, what makes a good travel photo, and why long-term travel with kids doesn’t suck.
Where are you now?
Sitting on a beautiful beach in Ko Lanta, Thailand.
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How long did it take to visit every country?
It took 29 years. I finished in Saudi Arabia in 2018. I have been traveling for a total of 31 years, but traveling to every country was never my goal. I am not a stamps-and-stats traveler. I am more interested in having original experiences in the places I visit, but according to Nomad Mania, there are a total of 1,281 regions on the planet. I have been to 1,079 of them, and many more planned over the next 18 months. By this time next year, it’s possible that I might be the most-traveled person alive.
The obvious question I’m sure you get a lot: What first inspired you to travel?
I started reading Karl May when I was in primary school at the age of 9 or 10. He is mostly known for his novels about Apache Chief Winnetou and the American West, but I was really drawn to his tales of Kara Ben Nemsi and his exploits during Hajj through the Middle East. Both my parents were teachers, and we often traveled together when school was out. My grandmother spent a lot of time in Africa and Asia. I think my travel gene came from her.
How hard was it to get on that first flight and where did you go?
My first trip abroad was actually overland by bus from Germany to Syria in 1988. I was just 18. Syria at that time was fantastic. No tourists. Lots to see, lots of culture. It was a very open-minded place, and an extremely welcoming country.
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It’s been said that more people have traveled to outer space than have visited the United Nations’ 193 recognized countries. (At the time of this writing, there are currently 200 verified persons that have visited every country on Earth; 500 have been to outer space). If Richard Branson called you tomorrow and said you have 15 minutes to pack your bag for a Virgin Galactic flight, what would your answer be?
Yes, of course! That would be a unique opportunity. I would love to see the world from outer space -- so long as he is paying.
There has been a recent spike in travelers that have been to every country, mostly Americans. There are about 10 to 20 people that pop up every year that attempt to do it. Many of them seem to me to be more inspired by a personal goal, simple attention, or just out to prove they can do it. They are not really traveling meaningfully, in my opinion.
You now travel with your entire family. Can you talk about the challenges of that? The rewards?
Yes. We are doing 13 months around the world, and now on our Asian leg of the trip into five countries. Last year, I had to break off from them for six weeks by myself for photo work, visiting Russia, Afghanistan and Niger. My wife is from San Diego, and they will visit her mother there toward the end of the trip while I continue on to India.
Traveling with children is a challenge. We have to care for two kids. Our daughter is 4, and our son is 8 months old, but it is worth every second. We get to spend every minute with them, and we get to show them the world. We have been to some extremely remote locations together. In Vanuatu, they were the youngest white-faced children the people there had ever seen. In April, we are planning to go to the Pitcairn Islands, the remotest islands on the planet. Our tour operator tells us that they will be the youngest visitors the islands have ever had. After that, we are headed to the Amazon, then northern Vietnam.
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Tips for those traveling with family?
Traveling with kids is risky, but not any riskier than back home. It’s important to choose the right times of the year to visit each destination. Right now we are in Thailand during the dry season. In the tropics, you have to visit at a time when there are fewer mosquitoes. Pre-plan where you want to go, get vaccinations, take bug spray and lots of hand sanitizer. When we travel, our children are very popular, and people love to touch them, which is wonderful, but it can be overwhelming. It’s also just as important to not be overly cautious, or you will miss out on a lot of experiences.
Schooling is an issue. Children have to go to school in Germany, it is compulsory by the age of 6. You cannot home-school them. Our oldest does not have to start primary school for two years, so we are taking this opportunity to travel with them now.
Is mainland China part of your Asia itinerary? Do you have concerns about the coronavirus outbreak there?
We had an extensive trip through China planned. It was our next stop. We just learned that the government has shut down all access to the tourist sites throughout the country. Many other travelers I know have also had to cancel their visits. Right now, we are going to head back to Myanmar for an extended period. We are not sure when we might be able to plan another trip there.
Do your children have dad’s travel gene?
I’m not sure about our littlest one yet, but I think my daughter does. She has already been to 40 countries! She definitely likes traveling. We do unusual things, and she has seen things a lot people could only dream of seeing. She is great on long flights, long bus rides. Our recent flight from L.A. to Taipei was 14 hours -- [she had] zero complaints. She loves photography, as well.
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I have probably met more Germans on my travels than any other nationality. Is there something about the German culture that makes them want to explore the world more than others?
I guess that is because we have a good social system. Most Germans have 30 days of holiday every year; we have paid parental leave for up to three years and are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per month. Our universal health care is another important factor that contributes to making extensive travel possible. In addition, Germany has a very culturally diverse population, and so your friends and neighbors are from all over the world. That provides opportunities to visit people you know in their native country. The Swedes and the Dutch also travel a lot, but just in smaller numbers.
Now that you have visited every country, tell us about your thinking in choosing another destination?
For me, I would rather go to places that are interesting, especially to photograph UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I have been to 700 of them and I have 400 left to visit. I’m actually going to do a [photography] book about it later this year. These are important places. I’m curious about cultures, peoples and landscapes. By now I pretty much know the world, so I can tell you what it has to offer. I do love remote places due to fewer crowds, but it is usually the beauty of a destination that compels me to visit.
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Most harrowing travel experience?
Too many to count. Crawling over unexploded ordnance in a field in Cambodia, or being stared down by an armed militia in Mogadishu immediately come to mind. But the most life-changing experience was a nighttime earthquake on Christmas Day in Bam, Iran, in 2003. I was quick to get out and saved a friend’s life. The two of us managed to save another 10 people from the rubble. Everyone else on our street was killed, tens of thousands of people [in total]. The official death toll from the government was egregiously undercounted.
A country that exceeded your expectations?
One for sure is Myanmar. We were just there, and my third visit. Extremely friendly people. Everyone is so nice, and it is so culturally interesting. Southern Myanmar is completely untouched by tourists. The Mergui Archipelago is a paradise and only opened to tourists four years ago.
A country that didn't meet your expectations?
Cameroon is rough traveling -- especially in the interior -- and the police, the army, the militias, are so corrupt. A real low point. I don’t plan to be back anytime soon.
A country that turned your expectations on its head?
Honestly, I really haven’t experienced any. I usually research a country thoroughly before visiting, and so I generally know what to expect when I arrive.
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How do you make a living while traveling?
Mainly photography. I try to take as many photos as possible. You have to be a little more prepared and sleep a little bit less. I have a secondary income teaching photography when I am home. I also sell prints on my website.
Your process for documenting your travels through photography?
I have a big professional database of 2.5 million photographs. I also have agents that distribute my photos worldwide, and I am represented by Robert Harding, who manages some of the world’s leading travel photographers. As far as I know, I am the only dedicated travel photographer who has been to every country on Earth, so I have a unique set of photographs to offer. Much of my documentation is also client work through direct requests.
What makes a good travel photograph and what camera do you use?
That is very subjective. Dealing with photo agents and magazines, everyone’s tastes and needs are different. It’s hard to say what makes a good travel photograph, but I would personally say that every good travel photograph is a good one when you like it. One thing for sure that makes an impact is great light. It’s also why I like to travel in good weather. For good or bad, the travel photo market is saturated with amazing photos, making it very difficult to create photos that stand out. Today, camera technology is so much better than years ago, and people can take stunning photos with their smartphones.
I have a Nikon D850, a D4 and a D800. I also take drone photos, and I use a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone. I’m using a Mavic Mini here in Asia, due to many countries’ size restrictions.
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What is one conventional myth that people who want to travel extensively need to know?
In my opinion, the world is a far better place than the media might make it seem. There are friendly people everywhere. Even in the most dangerous places, I have met wonderful and friendly people. There are bad people, too, of course, but a very small number, comparatively. The world is safe if you take precautions and use common sense everywhere you go. I was just in Afghanistan in October, and I always felt safe and never threatened.
It’s not true that a problem area is representative of an entire country. Again, a good example of this is Myanmar, but it could apply almost anywhere. We have all read about the terrible violence regarding the Rohingya people. However, that is isolated in the outer northwest of the Rakhine State, and Myanmar is a big place. If you are in the central, or southern part of the country, it couldn’t be safer. Focus specifically on where there are problems and simply avoid those areas.
As far as petty theft and crime, there are some areas of South and Central America to consider, mainly in the big cities and at night. Just use common sense as you would anywhere. I can’t stress that enough. I have never been robbed once on my travels (knock on wood).
I’m sure it’s impossible to choose a favorite country, as each destination is unique. So, I’ll just ask you, which country would you always return to if you had to pick?
For sure, Yemen. It is so unique. The architecture, the people, the landscapes. It’s a trip back in time. In Sana’a or the mountainous region, it is like you’re in the 16th Century. I absolutely love it there. Socotra Island, with its bizarre endemic plants and strange landscapes, is like the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean.
We were there right before the war began. When the conflict is over, I’ll be back immediately.
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What’s next?
Back to Myanmar. After that, when my wife and kids head to San Diego, I will go on to India and Bangladesh, then up to far eastern Russia to travel the Road of Bones.
Visit Michael’s website, and follow him and his family on their travels on Instagram and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on PhotoBohn.com. Trey Bohn is a freelance travel and culture photographer based in New York City. A former White House spokesperson and current recovering politico, he now travels the world in search of interesting stories and experiences to document. For more, visit: www.PhotoBohn.com or follow @Photo_Bohn on Instagram.


foxnews--2020-05-14--Rahm Emanuel slams Trump for opposing mail-in voting: He wants to 'preserve' Russia's vote

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel pushed back against President Trump ’ s criticism of mail-in voting , claiming the the president `` wants to preserve the right for Russians to have a vote . ''
“ I just want a presidential standard for every citizen in the United States .
You want to mail in your ballot to Florida and stay at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue ?
Great , I am all for it .
Everybody else gets the same thing the president gets .
Either we ’ re all in the same boat or we ’ re not , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ View.
” The former Obama White House chief of staff criticized Trump for mailing in his ballot during the Florida primary election while currently opposing allowing all Americans to do the same .
“ I know that the president , who should not be named , wants to preserve the right for Russians to have a vote here .
I just want to make sure that Americans have a right to have a vote , too .
So , he ’ ll take care of Russia , but let ’ s take care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emanuel 's comments came after California Gov .
Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order that will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for November ’ s presidential election -- immediately raising concerns from Republicans that it could lead to fraud and abuse .
The move is in response to the coronavirus pandemic , which has shut down a number of in-person voting opportunities in primaries and local elections out of fear of the virus spreading .
California will now automatically send voters their ballots ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ practice of voting by mail , alleging that it is prone to corruption and ballot fraud .
“ Mail ballots , they cheat , ” Trump said last month .
“ Mail ballots are very dangerous for this country because of cheaters .
They go collect them .
They are fraudulent in many cases.
” The president has not produced evidence of the voter fraud he alleges .
Furthermore , a Republican Party donor was named on Wednesday to lead the U.S .
Postal Service , which President Donald Trump has criticized for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ package delivery .
The Postal Service ’ s Board of Governors announced it had chosen North Carolina businessman Louis DeJoy to be the U.S. postmaster general , as the agency grapples with severe financial stress due in part to the coronavirus pandemic .
DeJoy replaces Megan Brennan , who announced in October that she planned to retire .
`` The View '' co-host Whoopi Golberg asked Emanuel about Trump 's recent move .
Emanuel responded that it indicates Trump 's distrust of the Post Office and his hatred for Amazon owner Jeff Bezos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to accuse Trump of joining with China and Russia to “ destroy the confidence ” in America 's institutions .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP “ Everything China and Russia are trying to do to America is to destroy our confidence in the institutions we have and in our government , ” Emanuel said , calling Trump a `` pawn '' of Moscow and Beijing .
“ If you look really at a wide-lens view of what [ Trump ] is trying to do , he is undermining , whether it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s the court system , whether it ’ s the rule of law , whether it ’ s actually how you respond to a pandemic , our public health system .
He is undermining all our confidence in our capacity .
”

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel pushed back against President Trump’s criticism of mail-in voting, claiming the the president "wants to preserve the right for Russians to have a vote."
“I just want a presidential standard for every citizen in the United States. You want to mail in your ballot to Florida and stay at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Great, I am all for it. Everybody else gets the same thing the president gets. Either we’re all in the same boat or we’re not,” Emanuel told the hosts of “The View.”
The former Obama White House chief of staff criticized Trump for mailing in his ballot during the Florida primary election while currently opposing allowing all Americans to do the same.
“I know that the president, who should not be named, wants to preserve the right for Russians to have a vote here. I just want to make sure that Americans have a right to have a vote, too. So, he’ll take care of Russia, but let’s take care of every other American, too.”
Emanuel's comments came after California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed an executive order that will send every registered voter in the state a mail-in ballot for November’s presidential election -- immediately raising concerns from Republicans that it could lead to fraud and abuse.
The move is in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which has shut down a number of in-person voting opportunities in primaries and local elections out of fear of the virus spreading. California will now automatically send voters their ballots ahead of the general election.
President Trump opposes the practice of voting by mail, alleging that it is prone to corruption and ballot fraud.
“Mail ballots, they cheat,” Trump said last month. “Mail ballots are very dangerous for this country because of cheaters. They go collect them. They are fraudulent in many cases.”
The president has not produced evidence of the voter fraud he alleges.
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Furthermore, a Republican Party donor was named on Wednesday to lead the U.S. Postal Service, which President Donald Trump has criticized for not charging companies like Amazon more for package delivery.
The Postal Service’s Board of Governors announced it had chosen North Carolina businessman Louis DeJoy to be the U.S. postmaster general, as the agency grapples with severe financial stress due in part to the coronavirus pandemic. DeJoy replaces Megan Brennan, who announced in October that she planned to retire.
"The View" co-host Whoopi Golberg asked Emanuel about Trump's recent move. Emanuel responded that it indicates Trump's distrust of the Post Office and his hatred for Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and the Washington Post.
Emanuel proceeded to accuse Trump of joining with China and Russia to “destroy the confidence” in America's institutions.
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“Everything China and Russia are trying to do to America is to destroy our confidence in the institutions we have and in our government,” Emanuel said, calling Trump a "pawn" of Moscow and Beijing.
“If you look really at a wide-lens view of what [Trump] is trying to do, he is undermining, whether it’s the Post Office, whether it’s the court system, whether it’s the rule of law, whether it’s actually how you respond to a pandemic, our public health system. He is undermining all our confidence in our capacity.”
Fox News' Adam Shaw contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-24--Kevin Hart and wife Eniko Hart expecting second child together

Kevin Hart ‘ s wife Eniko Parrish is pregnant with baby number two , she revealed on social media Tuesday .
Parrish , 35 , shared the news on Instagram with a photo of herself wearing a sheer halter dress and highlighting her baby bump with a profile pose .
“ baby # 2 , ” she captioned the post .
“ In the midst of all of this we ’ re counting our blessings and couldn ’ t be more grateful !
soon to be a family of 6 !
# glowingandgrowing.
” Parrish and Hart , 40 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Kenzo .
The comedian also shares 15-year-old daughter Heaven and 12-year-old son Hendrix with his ex-wife , Torrei .
Hart recently took a break from the dye bottle while staying home during the coronavirus outbreak , revealing his natural gray hair .
KEVIN HART ADMITS HE WAS 'IMMATURE ' ABOUT OSCARS SCANDAL OVER ANTI-GAY TWEETS “ I have always had a s—t load of grey hair … I was just a frequent dyer … I ’ m not working right now so I said F—K IT , ” the “ Ride Along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeared in Page Six .

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Kevin Hart‘s wife Eniko Parrish is pregnant with baby number two, she revealed on social media Tuesday.
Parrish, 35, shared the news on Instagram with a photo of herself wearing a sheer halter dress and highlighting her baby bump with a profile pose.
“baby #2,” she captioned the post. “In the midst of all of this we’re counting our blessings and couldn’t be more grateful! 👶🏽soon to be a family of 6! 🤗#glowingandgrowing✨.”
Parrish and Hart, 40, are already parents to a 2-year-old son, Kenzo. The comedian also shares 15-year-old daughter Heaven and 12-year-old son Hendrix with his ex-wife, Torrei.
Hart recently took a break from the dye bottle while staying home during the coronavirus outbreak, revealing his natural gray hair.
“I have always had a s—t load of grey hair … I was just a frequent dyer 😂😂😂😂 … I’m not working right now so I said F—K IT 😂😂😂,” the “Ride Along” actor admitted.


foxnews--2020-05-14--Tom Cruise 'sets the bar really high' in 'Top Gun: Maverick', co-star Jennifer Connelly says

Tom Cruise always brings his A-game when it comes to his work , according to his `` Top Gun : Maverick '' co-star Jennifer Connelly .
The 49-year-old actress opened up to Entertainment Tonight about what fans can expect from the highly anticipated sequel -- and Cruise himself , saying the actor `` sets the bar really high . ''
`` Having seen some of the footage of the flying sequences , it ’ s unreal , ” Connelly told the outlet on Thursday , adding that her fellow castmembers `` were all really presented with quite a challenge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did . ''
TOM CRUISE 'S WINGMAN IN 'TOP GUN , ' ANTHONY EDWARDS , RECALLS WORKING WITH STAR : 'HE ONLY HAS ONE SWITCH' Of Cruise , 57 , specifically , Connelly said : `` What I observed was that he ’ s someone who is really passionate about just doing the best that he can possibly do and making the best thing he can possibly make in every moment . ''
`` He doesn ’ t let any opportunity go by , '' the `` Snowpiercer '' star added .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pushed back to Dec. 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic -- Cruise ’ s character , Pete “ Maverick ” Mitchell , return to the skies in order to train a new , younger crop of U.S. Navy fighter pilot cadets .
Connelly plays the new love interest of Maverick .
Along with Connelly , newcomers Miles Teller , Jon Hamm , Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro feature in the movie .
Meanwhile , Val Kilmer , who played Iceman in the original film , will also be returning , producer Jerry Bruckheimer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ MAVERICK ’ PRODUCER REVEALS VAL KILMER WILL BE IN THE MOVIE , TALKS TOM CRUISE ’ S INTENSE TRAINING Despite keeping Kilmer 's role a secret , Bruckheimer told Yahoo Entertainment on Wednesday : “ No spoilers , but he ’ s in the movie.
” Kilmer , 60 , has also previously voiced similar sentiments like Connelly 's about Cruise .
In his memoir , “ I ’ m Your Huckleberry , '' Kilmer takes a deep dive into the characteristics he said were prevalent while on the set of the 1986 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained a faction-type dichotomy where he was the leader of the “ party boys ” as Cruise displayed “ laser-like ” focus on his way to becoming “ greatest action hero in the history of film.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ Tom refrained from our revelry , with good reason , ” he said , according to the excerpts obtained by the Daily Beast .
“ From day one , he was laser-focused on a singular goal : to become the greatest action hero in the history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines ; he spent every waking hour perfecting his stunts .
His dedication was admirable .
Of course , even more admirable is the fact that he achieved his goal .
”

Tom Cruise always brings his A-game when it comes to his work, according to his "Top Gun: Maverick" co-star Jennifer Connelly.
The 49-year-old actress opened up to Entertainment Tonight about what fans can expect from the highly anticipated sequel -- and Cruise himself, saying the actor "sets the bar really high."
"Having seen some of the footage of the flying sequences, it’s unreal,” Connelly told the outlet on Thursday, adding that her fellow castmembers "were all really presented with quite a challenge and it’s pretty extraordinary what they did."
TOM CRUISE'S WINGMAN IN 'TOP GUN,' ANTHONY EDWARDS, RECALLS WORKING WITH STAR: 'HE ONLY HAS ONE SWITCH'
Of Cruise, 57, specifically, Connelly said: "What I observed was that he’s someone who is really passionate about just doing the best that he can possibly do and making the best thing he can possibly make in every moment."
"He doesn’t let any opportunity go by," the "Snowpiercer" star added.
In the upcoming movie -- which has been pushed back to Dec. 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic -- Cruise’s character, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, return to the skies in order to train a new, younger crop of U.S. Navy fighter pilot cadets. Connelly plays the new love interest of Maverick.
Along with Connelly, newcomers Miles Teller, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro feature in the movie. Meanwhile, Val Kilmer, who played Iceman in the original film, will also be returning, producer Jerry Bruckheimer recently revealed.
‘TOP GUN: MAVERICK’ PRODUCER REVEALS VAL KILMER WILL BE IN THE MOVIE, TALKS TOM CRUISE’S INTENSE TRAINING
Despite keeping Kilmer's role a secret, Bruckheimer told Yahoo Entertainment on Wednesday: “No spoilers, but he’s in the movie.”
Kilmer, 60, has also previously voiced similar sentiments like Connelly's about Cruise.
In his memoir, “I’m Your Huckleberry," Kilmer takes a deep dive into the characteristics he said were prevalent while on the set of the 1986 movie "Top Gun" -- and explained a faction-type dichotomy where he was the leader of the “party boys” as Cruise displayed “laser-like” focus on his way to becoming “greatest action hero in the history of film.”
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“Tom refrained from our revelry, with good reason,” he said, according to the excerpts obtained by the Daily Beast. “From day one, he was laser-focused on a singular goal: to become the greatest action hero in the history of film. He was up nights learning lines; he spent every waking hour perfecting his stunts. His dedication was admirable. Of course, even more admirable is the fact that he achieved his goal.”
Fox News' Julius Young contributed to this report


foxnews--2020-05-01--Kayleigh McEnany, during first briefing as White House press secretary, pledges to ‘never lie'

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany , during her first official briefing , promised that she `` will never lie '' to the press in her new role .
McEnany took the podium for the first time Friday , after being tapped as White House press secretary from her post as national spokeswoman for President Trump 's re-election campaign earlier this month .
`` I will never lie to you , '' McEnany told reporters .
`` You have my word on that . ''
McEnany was responding to a question from a reporter on honesty in the role as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question has been traditionally asked of new press secretaries The press briefing on Friday was the first in over a year .
Stephanie Grisham , who held the post before McEnany , and who has since returned to first lady Melania Trump 's office as chief of staff and spokeswoman , did not ever take the podium or hold a press briefing .
McEnany told reporters that she planned to resume holding in-person press briefings from the James S. Brady briefing room from the White House during her tenure .
McEnany said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and communications teams were figuring out how they should best disseminate information and decide `` what is the best mode for the public to receive information at this time . ''
McEnany was asked what `` access '' she had to the president , to which she responded that she is with him for `` almost the entire day . ''
`` I was just with him .
I think my staff can attest to the fact that they have a very hard time finding me , '' she said .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office . ''
She added : `` It is my mission to bring you the mindset of the president so that so that the president gets fair and accurate reporting , and the American people get fair and accurate information.
” McEnany seemed to signal that the White House would scale back on their daily coronavirus task force briefings , which were regularly led by the president himself , and Vice President Pence , with appearances from Dr. Deborah Birx and Dr. Anthony Fauci to provide public health information .
`` The task @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to those meetings , '' McEnany said , adding that Birx is constantly `` meticulously reviewing the data in granular details . ''
`` Those meetings are still ongoing .
Rest assured we want a safe reopening so we are prioritizing the health of the American people , '' she said .
McEnany added that Birx and Fauci have `` been on the airwaves '' and touted their `` incredible '' work throughout the coronavirus crisis .
`` They have done a great service to this country , '' McEnany said , noting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his briefings each day that `` he is the most accessible president in history . ''
McEnany went on to say that the country is now in a `` reopening phase '' and doubled-down on the president 's directive for governor 's to decide what is best for their states .
`` The president is resolute in saying that the states take the lead here , '' she said .
`` This president has always sided on the side of data -- which is why he has encouraged all states to follow data-driven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This president has one priority and that is the safety and wellbeing of American lives . ''
The shakeup in the press shop came in the first weeks of new chief of staff Mark Meadow ’ s tenure .
Meadows brought Alyssa Farah to join the White House as director of strategic communications , leaving her previous post as press secretary for the Department of Defense .
The White House also announced that Ben Williamson , who just came over to the White House with Meadows as a senior adviser , will work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adviser .
Williamson was Meadows ’ communications director during his time on Capitol Hill .

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, during her first official briefing, promised that she "will never lie" to the press in her new role.
McEnany took the podium for the first time Friday, after being tapped as White House press secretary from her post as national spokeswoman for President Trump's re-election campaign earlier this month.
TRUMP NAMES KAYLEIGH MCENANY AS NEW WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
"I will never lie to you," McEnany told reporters. "You have my word on that."
McEnany was responding to a question from a reporter on honesty in the role as press secretary. A variation of that question has been traditionally asked of new press secretaries
The press briefing on Friday was the first in over a year. Stephanie Grisham, who held the post before McEnany, and who has since returned to first lady Melania Trump's office as chief of staff and spokeswoman, did not ever take the podium or hold a press briefing.
McEnany told reporters that she planned to resume holding in-person press briefings from the James S. Brady briefing room from the White House during her tenure.
McEnany said that she and the new White House press and communications teams were figuring out how they should best disseminate information and decide "what is the best mode for the public to receive information at this time."
MEADOWS BEGINS AS WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF
McEnany was asked what "access" she had to the president, to which she responded that she is with him for "almost the entire day."
"I was just with him. I think my staff can attest to the fact that they have a very hard time finding me," she said. "I'm always with him in the Oval Office."
She added: "It is my mission to bring you the mindset of the president so that so that the president gets fair and accurate reporting, and the American people get fair and accurate information.”
McEnany seemed to signal that the White House would scale back on their daily coronavirus task force briefings, which were regularly led by the president himself, and Vice President Pence, with appearances from Dr. Deborah Birx and Dr. Anthony Fauci to provide public health information.
"The task force meets regularly, and I go to those meetings," McEnany said, adding that Birx is constantly "meticulously reviewing the data in granular details."
"Those meetings are still ongoing. Rest assured we want a safe reopening so we are prioritizing the health of the American people," she said.
McEnany added that Birx and Fauci have "been on the airwaves" and touted their "incredible" work throughout the coronavirus crisis.
"They have done a great service to this country," McEnany said, noting that while the president will not deliver his briefings each day that "he is the most accessible president in history."
McEnany went on to say that the country is now in a "reopening phase" and doubled-down on the president's directive for governor's to decide what is best for their states.
"The president is resolute in saying that the states take the lead here," she said. "This president has always sided on the side of data -- which is why he has encouraged all states to follow data-driven guidelines."
She added: "This president has one priority and that is the safety and wellbeing of American lives."
The shakeup in the press shop came in the first weeks of new chief of staff Mark Meadow’s tenure.
Meadows brought Alyssa Farah to join the White House as director of strategic communications, leaving her previous post as press secretary for the Department of Defense.
The White House also announced that Ben Williamson, who just came over to the White House with Meadows as a senior adviser, will work with McEnany and Farah as senior communications adviser. Williamson was Meadows’ communications director during his time on Capitol Hill.


foxnews--2020-04-30--What is China's Belt and Road Initiative?

China ’ s `` Belt and Road Initiative '' ( BRI ) is a planned multitrillion-dollar infrastructure program that is intended to link China with more than 100 countries through railroad , shipping and energy projects .
The BRI will recreate the Silk Road , an old network of trading routes between the East and the West , by investing large sums of money into other countries to build such infrastructure projects .
First announced by President Xi Jinping shortly after his election in 2013 , the project will cost trillions of dollars in investment and is expected to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely considered to be Xi ’ s pet project .
“ China will actively promote international cooperation through the Belt and Road Initiative , ” Xi said in 2017 .
“ In doing so , we hope to achieve policy , infrastructure , trade , financial and people-to-people connectivity and thus build a new platform for international cooperation to create new drivers of shared development.
” The “ belt ” will consist of land routes connecting economies in Asia , Europe , Africa and Europe .
The “ road ” -- while not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ocean routes through these areas .
CRUZ BILL WOULD BAR US OFFICIALS FROM USING CHINESE-BACKED TECH , STOP TAXPAYER DOLLARS FOR RELATED UN CONTRACTS Already China has poured massive investments into other countries as part of the initiative .
Proponents say the project will strengthen ties between Beijing and emerging markets while lifting developing nations out of poverty .
However , critics of the BRI say it is part of China 's desire to achieve trade dominance and control in order to compete with the United States .
Still , much about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ critics have even accused China of engaging in so-called debt-trap diplomacy , whereby countries unable to pay their debts must concede to China ’ s demands and participate in the initiative .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP More recently the project has been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic , which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan .
According to official data released in early April , China ’ s economy -- the second largest in the world -- has shrunk nearly 7 percent as a result of the pandemic @

China’s "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) is a planned multitrillion-dollar infrastructure program that is intended to link China with more than 100 countries through railroad, shipping and energy projects.
The BRI will recreate the Silk Road, an old network of trading routes between the East and the West, by investing large sums of money into other countries to build such infrastructure projects.
First announced by President Xi Jinping shortly after his election in 2013, the project will cost trillions of dollars in investment and is expected to be completed later this century. It is widely considered to be Xi’s pet project.
“China will actively promote international cooperation through the Belt and Road Initiative,” Xi said in 2017. “In doing so, we hope to achieve policy, infrastructure, trade, financial and people-to-people connectivity and thus build a new platform for international cooperation to create new drivers of shared development.”
The “belt” will consist of land routes connecting economies in Asia, Europe, Africa and Europe. The “road” -- while not actually a road -- will connect various ocean routes through these areas.
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Already China has poured massive investments into other countries as part of the initiative. Proponents say the project will strengthen ties between Beijing and emerging markets while lifting developing nations out of poverty. However, critics of the BRI say it is part of China's desire to achieve trade dominance and control in order to compete with the United States.
Still, much about the project remains shrouded in secrecy. Some critics have even accused China of engaging in so-called debt-trap diplomacy, whereby countries unable to pay their debts must concede to China’s demands and participate in the initiative.
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More recently the project has been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan. According to official data released in early April, China’s economy -- the second largest in the world -- has shrunk nearly 7 percent as a result of the pandemic.


foxnews--2020-05-01--Kayleigh McEnany says ‘news cycle’ and ‘needs of American people’ will determine press briefing sche

Kayleigh McEnany says ‘news cycle’ and ‘needs of American people’ will determine press briefing schedule

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany conducted the first formal White House press briefing in over a year on Friday and hinted that it could be a regular occurrence -- if the news cycle and needs of Americans call for it .
President Trump takes questions from reporters on a regular basis and the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room has been used for almost-daily coronavirus task force briefings , but McEnany is the first press secretary to stand at the podium in roughly 416 days .
Stephanie Grisham , who McEnany replaced last month , never conducted a formal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Sean Spicer sparred with reporters on a regular basis and his successor , Sarah Sanders initially continued the tradition but eventually , the briefings were phased out .
McEnany told reporters that the briefings are back , but declined to elaborate on the schedule .
“ I will never lie to you , you have my word on that , ” McEnany said at her first briefing .
“ As to the timing of the briefings , we do plan to do them , I will announce timing of that forthcoming but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McEnany said she is always around the president , which will lead to her conveying a “ fair and accurate ” message .
MAINSTREAM MEDIA DRAGGED 'KICKING AND SCREAMING ' INTO JOE BIDEN SEXUAL ASSAULT ACCUSATION STORY , CRITICS SAY “ I ’ m consistently with him , absorbing his thinking and it ’ s my mission to bring you the mindset of the president , ” she said .
McEnany was later asked if the White House was pivoting away from coronavirus task force briefings .
“ Let me back up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we approach disseminating information… when we plan out the communication strategy for this White House , along with the president , what we do is say , ‘ What is the best mode for the public to receive this information at this time ?
, ’ and we allow the news cycle and the needs of the American people to guide us , ” she said .
“ At the moment , what we see happening… you have 35 states , probably more at this point , with plans to re-open the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP McEnany then explained that Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx have made other media appearances in recent days but formal briefings will happen as needed .
“ They ’ re really incredible people and have done a great service for this country , ” McEnany said .
“ But we allow the news of the day to guide u , what the American people need to hear , and right now we ’ re in a re-opening phase which is why you ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you ’ ve seen him with small business owners , small business employees , today with some great heroes that have emerged from this pandemic .
”

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany conducted the first formal White House press briefing in over a year on Friday and hinted that it could be a regular occurrence -- if the news cycle and needs of Americans call for it.
President Trump takes questions from reporters on a regular basis and the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room has been used for almost-daily coronavirus task force briefings, but McEnany is the first press secretary to stand at the podium in roughly 416 days.
TRUMP NAMES KAYLEIGH MCENANY AS NEW WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
Stephanie Grisham, who McEnany replaced last month, never conducted a formal briefing. Trump’s first Press Secretary Sean Spicer sparred with reporters on a regular basis and his successor, Sarah Sanders initially continued the tradition but eventually, the briefings were phased out. McEnany told reporters that the briefings are back, but declined to elaborate on the schedule.
“I will never lie to you, you have my word on that,” McEnany said at her first briefing. “As to the timing of the briefings, we do plan to do them, I will announce timing of that forthcoming but we do plan to continue these.”
McEnany said she is always around the president, which will lead to her conveying a “fair and accurate” message.
MAINSTREAM MEDIA DRAGGED 'KICKING AND SCREAMING' INTO JOE BIDEN SEXUAL ASSAULT ACCUSATION STORY, CRITICS SAY
“I’m consistently with him, absorbing his thinking and it’s my mission to bring you the mindset of the president,” she said.
McEnany was later asked if the White House was pivoting away from coronavirus task force briefings.
“Let me back up and talk to you a little about how we approach disseminating information… when we plan out the communication strategy for this White House, along with the president, what we do is say, ‘What is the best mode for the public to receive this information at this time?,’ and we allow the news cycle and the needs of the American people to guide us,” she said. “At the moment, what we see happening… you have 35 states, probably more at this point, with plans to re-open the country. Americans are looking to re-open the country.”
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McEnany then explained that Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx have made other media appearances in recent days but formal briefings will happen as needed.
“They’re really incredible people and have done a great service for this country,” McEnany said. “But we allow the news of the day to guide u, what the American people need to hear, and right now we’re in a re-opening phase which is why you’ve seen the president this week with CEO, you’ve seen him with small business owners, small business employees, today with some great heroes that have emerged from this pandemic.”


foxnews--2020-04-28--How to make a mint julep, the signature cocktail of the Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby , originally scheduled for May 2 , has been postponed until September in light of the coronavirus health crisis .
But why let that interrupt your drinking ?
INA GARTEN SHARES COCKTAIL RECIPE , SAYS ITS `` ALWAYS COCKTAIL HOUR IN A CRISIS' In honor of the annual event , Fox News reached out to Woodford Reserve , the official presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby , to discuss the official recipe for everyone ’ s favorite Derby drink : the mint julep .
“ I have been researching the history of the mint julep professionally for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morris , the master distiller for Woodford Reserve .
Morris told Fox News he made his first mint julep at least 45 years ago , and he never celebrates the Kentucky Derby without one .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER But even though the race is postponed , Woodford Reserve is aiming to keep its traditions alive .
The brand is partnering with Churchill Downs for a day-long celebration on social media , as well as a virtual horse race , to help raise up to $ 2 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you a reason to get dressed up in your finest Spring ensemble and enjoy traditional Kentucky trackside food like country ham biscuits , Derby pie and , of course , mint juleps , ” Morris said .
Morris said the histories of both the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky bourbon go back to the 1770s , when settlers of English , Scottish , Irish and Welsh origins settled in the region , then part of the Colony of Virginia .
“ They came from whiskey-making cultures .
They also came from a culture where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Morris said .
“ So the Bourbon industry and horse breeding and racing developed together on the Kentucky frontier.
” FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS As settlers moved west into what is now Kentucky , so did their bourbon .
Soon , the spirit served as the basis for new cocktails and supposed medicinal tonics , one of which later became the mint julep .
It became more popular at horse races and county fairs , where folks would get together to talk up their thoroughbreds and bourbons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the population of Kentucky was 400,000 , ” Morris said .
“ The number of registered distilleries , almost all of them on farms , was a little over 2,000 .
There was a distillery for every 200 people .
Kentucky was all about bourbon and horses.
” These days , Kentucky is still all about bourbon and horses , Morris said , adding that he sees a spike in popularity for bourbon and mint juleps around this time every year .
He ’ s also planning to celebrate this year ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telecast of the 2015 Kentucky Derby -- with a mint julep in hand .
Add powdered sugar to a cocktail glass ( or a traditional silver cup , if you have one ) , and stir in water under sugar is dissolved .
Add the mint leaves and bruise , or gently muddle .
Add 1½ ounces of bourbon and stir .
Fill the cup with crushed ice , until about ⅔ full .
Insert straw and garnish with additional mint leaves , if desired .
Top with remaining bourbon , followed my @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The Kentucky Derby, originally scheduled for May 2, is finally taking place on Saturday after an unprecedented delay due to the coronavirus health crisis.
And, as is customary during the Derby — just as it has been every day of the pandemic — there will be drinking.
INA GARTEN SHARES COCKTAIL RECIPE, SAYS ITS "ALWAYS COCKTAIL HOUR IN A CRISIS'
In honor of the annual event, Fox News reached out to Woodford Reserve, the official presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, to discuss the official recipe for everyone’s favorite Derby drink: the mint julep.
“I have been researching the history of the mint julep professionally for over 30 years,” said Chris Morris, the master distiller for Woodford Reserve.
Morris told Fox News he made his first mint julep at least 45 years ago, and he never celebrates the Kentucky Derby without one.
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Morris said the histories of both the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky bourbon go back to the 1770s, when settlers of English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh origins settled in the region, then part of the Colony of Virginia.
“They came from whiskey-making cultures. They also came from a culture where the Sport of Kings was horseracing,” Morris said. “So the Bourbon industry and horse breeding and racing developed together on the Kentucky frontier.”
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As settlers moved west into what is now Kentucky, so did their bourbon. Soon, the spirit served as the basis for new cocktails and supposed medicinal tonics, one of which later became the mint julep. It became more popular at horse races and county fairs, where folks would get together to talk up their thoroughbreds and bourbons, Morris explained.
“By 1810, the population of Kentucky was 400,000,” Morris said. “The number of registered distilleries, almost all of them on farms, was a little over 2,000. There was a distillery for every 200 people. Kentucky was all about bourbon and horses.”
These days, Kentucky is still all about bourbon and horses, Morris said, adding that he sees a spike in popularity for bourbon and mint juleps near Derby Day every year.
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To that end, he's sharing the official mint julep recipe of the Kentucky Derby — although there's no law prohibiting you from drinking it every subsequent day of the pandemic.
Here's how it's made:
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
1½ ounces water
2 mint leaves, plus additional leaves, for garnish
2 ounces Woodford Reserve bourbon
Crushed ice
Directions:
Add powdered sugar to a cocktail glass (or a traditional silver cup, if you have one), and stir in water until sugar is dissolved. Add the mint leaves and bruise, or gently muddle. Add 1½ ounces of bourbon and stir. Fill the cup with crushed ice, until about ⅔ full. Insert straw and garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired. Top with remaining bourbon, followed my more crushed ice, and serve.


foxnews--2020-04-30--Chris Wallace: Why Joe Biden has 'totally mismanaged' the Tara Reade sex assault claim

`` Fox News Sunday '' anchor Chris Wallace told `` The Fox News Rundown '' podcast Friday that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has `` totally mismanaged '' his response to allegations of sexual assault by former U.S. Senate aide Tara Reade .
`` He has n't said a word as we sit here today , '' Wallace told host Chris Foster .
`` He 's had a lot of women come out and defend him , a lot of women who , incidentally , went tooth and nail after Brett Kavanaugh back in 2018 and said women must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a woman , and they do n't want to believe her , '' Wallace added .
`` And if Biden had denied it two weeks ago , when we were in this furor of the coronavirus , I think it would have been largely ignored .
The story had n't gotten as big and people were n't paying as much attention to Joe Biden .
`` Now , the story has built .
The story of him failing to come forward and refute it and kind of hiding behind women has grown .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ NEWS APP Biden was expected to address Reade 's allegations during an appearance on MSNBC 's `` Morning Joe '' on Friday .
Wallace said he expected Biden to categorically deny the claims .
`` But when he does , I think he 's going to have lost ... much of the benefit for coming forward and confronting the allegations . ''
Later in the conversation , Wallace said he thought Reade has a `` much stronger case '' than Dr. Christine Blasey Ford , who in the fall of 2018 accused Kavanaugh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court , of attempting to sexually assault her in the mid-1980s '' There 's evidence that she [ Reade ] did contemporaneously ... [ tell ] her mother , her brother , some of her neighbors all said that she told them at the time ...
But I do n't think in any case , anybody should just be believed . ''
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The FOX NEWS RUNDOWN is a news-based daily morning podcast delivering a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories of the day .

"Fox News Sunday" anchor Chris Wallace told "The Fox News Rundown" podcast Friday that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has "totally mismanaged" his response to allegations of sexual assault by former U.S. Senate aide Tara Reade.
"He hasn't said a word as we sit here today," Wallace told host Chris Foster. "He's had a lot of women come out and defend him, a lot of women who, incidentally, went tooth and nail after Brett Kavanaugh back in 2018 and said women must be believed.
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"Now, here's a woman, and they don't want to believe her," Wallace added. "And if Biden had denied it two weeks ago, when we were in this furor of the coronavirus, I think it would have been largely ignored. The story hadn't gotten as big and people weren't paying as much attention to Joe Biden.
"Now, the story has built. The story of him failing to come forward and refute it and kind of hiding behind women has grown."
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Biden was expected to address Reade's allegations during an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Friday. Wallace said he expected Biden to categorically deny the claims.
"But when he does, I think he's going to have lost ... much of the benefit for coming forward and confronting the allegations."
Later in the conversation, Wallace said he thought Reade has a "much stronger case" than Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who in the fall of 2018 accused Kavanaugh, then a nominee to the Supreme Court, of attempting to sexually assault her in the mid-1980s
"There's evidence that she [Reade] did contemporaneously ... [tell] her mother, her brother, some of her neighbors all said that she told them at the time ... But I don't think in any case, anybody should just be believed."
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foxnews--2020-05-01--Storytime with Dana: 'All Are Welcome'

Storytime with Dana: 'All Are Welcome'

In the midst of all of these abrupt changes , with offices and schools closed during the coronavirus outbreak , @ @ @ @ @ with how to manage taking care of their children while also taking care of business @ @ @ @ @ friends who were staring into the future thinking , `` How are we going to @ @ @ @ @ had an idea of how to help : Provide a few minutes each afternoon of @ @ @ @ @ '' I loved being read to as a child , and I remember Mrs. Laura @ @ @ @ @ a storytime routine with children as much as possible , especially during times of stress @ @ @ @ @ that parents will be able to take a breather while I try to keep their @ @ @ @ @ a few minutes every day .
The title of today 's book is also a @ @ @ @ @ Here 's `` All Are Welcome , '' by Alexandra Penfold .

In the midst of all of these abrupt changes, with offices and schools closed during the coronavirus outbreak, so many people are grappling with how to manage taking care of their children while also taking care of business.
I have lots of friends who were staring into the future thinking, "How are we going to do this?" I had an idea of how to help: Provide a few minutes each afternoon of "Storytime with Dana."
I loved being read to as a child, and I remember Mrs. Laura Bush encouraging families to keep a storytime routine with children as much as possible, especially during times of stress and uncertainty.
I hope that parents will be able to take a breather while I try to keep their kids occupied and entertained for a few minutes every day.
The title of today's book is also a motto to live by.
Here's "All Are Welcome," by Alexandra Penfold.


foxnews--2020-05-01--TikTok’s ‘Don’t Rush Challenge’ is getting a patriotic spin thanks to female veterans

She ’ s an American sweetheart with red hot lips , rosy cheeks , and perfect pin curls—she ’ s a pin-up girl .
Now , she ’ s so much more , and a group of veterans are giving these 1940s-style icons an unexpected twist that ’ s breaking stereotypes and increasing visibility for women in the military .
“ When people usually think of a veteran , they do n't automatically think , ‘ woman , ’ '' said Marine Corps veteran Jennifer Brofer .
`` We want to change the narrative and show people that women are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a dozen other female veterans across branches of the military in their very own version of the viral TikTok “ Don ’ t Rush Challenge , ” which has already gotten over 2.5 million views on social media .
Brofer explained that the idea of having the ladies go from pin-up to their military uniform in the video was the brainchild of Pin-Ups for Vets founder Gina Elise .
`` The 'Do n't Rush Challenge ' is basically where someone looks a certain way , holds up an object to the camera , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you see them totally transformed into something different , ” said Elise .
“ So I felt like this challenge was absolutely perfect for our organization because we ’ re breaking stereotypes .
Our ambassadors that go to VA hospitals nationwide are female veterans that dress up as pin-ups to boost the morale of the veteran patients.
” Elise explained to Fox News that Pin-Ups for Vets produces annual WWII-style pin-up calendars , featuring female veterans as models .
The calendars raise funds for veteran and troop health care initiatives .
To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 70,000 dollars in rehab equipment to VA hospitals .
According to Elise , many of the veterans have said that volunteering with Pin-Ups for Vets has helped them to reclaim their femininity post-service .
Brofer echoed Elise ’ s sentiments.I “ What love about the video is that it really shows the duality of female veterans that we can be both feminine and beautiful and also powerful and strong.
” Brofer told Fox News that it means a lot for her to be able to walk into a hospital room as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on veterans ’ faces .
She said it ’ s especially meaningful , however , to see fellow female veterans light up when they learn she ’ s a veteran , too .
It was for that reason that Elise decided to have the female veterans in their own ‘ Don ’ t Rush ’ video go from pin-up to military garb for the reveal .
Elise wanted viewers to get a sense of what it feels like for the patients in the hospitals when they find out the visiting pin-up women are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halted Elise and Brofer from visiting hospitals , they both hope that the video will deliver a “ digital morale boost ” for everyone who sees it , while also giving the female veteran community well-deserved visibility .
“ One of our ambassadors , Jovane , who ’ s a Marine veteran and who was actually in the video sums it up best , ” said Elise .
“ She says there 's nothing that says I ca n't be a hard-charging Marine and a lipstick-wearing pin-up , so I choose to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Gina Elise , and Pin-Ups for Vets watch the full interview above .
Emily DeCiccio is a reporter and video producer for Fox News Digital Originals .
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She’s an American sweetheart with red hot lips, rosy cheeks, and perfect pin curls—she’s a pin-up girl. Now, she’s so much more, and a group of veterans are giving these 1940s-style icons an unexpected twist that’s breaking stereotypes and increasing visibility for women in the military.
“When people usually think of a veteran, they don't automatically think, ‘woman,’" said Marine Corps veteran Jennifer Brofer. "We want to change the narrative and show people that women are veterans,”
Brofer joined more than a dozen other female veterans across branches of the military in their very own version of the viral TikTok “Don’t Rush Challenge,” which has already gotten over 2.5 million views on social media. Brofer explained that the idea of having the ladies go from pin-up to their military uniform in the video was the brainchild of Pin-Ups for Vets founder Gina Elise.
"The 'Don't Rush Challenge' is basically where someone looks a certain way, holds up an object to the camera, and then pulls the object away, and you see them totally transformed into something different,” said Elise. “So I felt like this challenge was absolutely perfect for our organization because we’re breaking stereotypes. Our ambassadors that go to VA hospitals nationwide are female veterans that dress up as pin-ups to boost the morale of the veteran patients.”
Elise explained to Fox News that Pin-Ups for Vets produces annual WWII-style pin-up calendars, featuring female veterans as models. The calendars raise funds for veteran and troop health care initiatives. To date, the nonprofit has donated over $70,000 dollars in rehab equipment to VA hospitals.
According to Elise, many of the veterans have said that volunteering with Pin-Ups for Vets has helped them to reclaim their femininity post-service. Brofer echoed Elise’s sentiments.I
“What love about the video is that it really shows the duality of female veterans that we can be both feminine and beautiful and also powerful and strong.”
Brofer told Fox News that it means a lot for her to be able to walk into a hospital room as a Pin-up for Vets ambassador and see smiles on veterans’ faces. She said it’s especially meaningful, however, to see fellow female veterans light up when they learn she’s a veteran, too.
It was for that reason that Elise decided to have the female veterans in their own ‘Don’t Rush’ video go from pin-up to military garb for the reveal. Elise wanted viewers to get a sense of what it feels like for the patients in the hospitals when they find out the visiting pin-up women are veterans.
While the coronavirus pandemic has halted Elise and Brofer from visiting hospitals, they both hope that the video will deliver a “digital morale boost” for everyone who sees it, while also giving the female veteran community well-deserved visibility.
“One of our ambassadors, Jovane, who’s a Marine veteran and who was actually in the video sums it up best,” said Elise. “She says there's nothing that says I can't be a hard-charging Marine and a lipstick-wearing pin-up, so I choose to be both.”
For more with Jennifer Brofer, Gina Elise, and Pin-Ups for Vets watch the full interview above.
Emily DeCiccio is a reporter and video producer for Fox News Digital Originals. Tweet her @EmilyDeCiccio.


foxnews--2020-06-28--The week in pictures, April 25 - May 1

The week in pictures, April 25 - May 1

The week in pictures , April 25 - May 1 Here 's a selection of some of the most poignant @ @ @ @ @ days , as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the world .

One-hundred-year-old World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore's grandson, Benjie, stands in the Great Hall of Bedford School where over 120,000 birthday cards sent from around the world are being opened and displayed by staff after he completed his quest to walk 100 laps of his garden. Moore raised almost $38 million for Britain’s National Health Service, in Bedfordshire, England, April 27, 2020.


foxnews--2020-05-01--FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients after promising study

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President Trump announced Friday that the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has authorized the emergency use of Gilead Science 's experimental antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients after early results of a clinical study indicated the drug helps speed recovery .
Trump announced the news at the White House alongside Gilead CEO Daniel O ’ Day and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn .
`` FDA 's emergency authorization of remdesivir , two days after the National Institutes of Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a significant step forward in battling COVID-19 and another example of the Trump Administration moving as quickly as possible to use science to save lives , '' Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in a statement .
`` NIH , FDA , and scientists across America and around the world have worked tirelessly with patients to get us this new potential treatment for COVID-19 , '' he added .
`` The seamless cooperation between government and private industry under the President 's all-of-America approach to COVID-19 is getting treatment options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The emergency use order allows the drug to be distributed to health care providers and administered to hospitalized COVID-19 patients .
`` Today 's action is an important step in our efforts to collaborate with innovators and researchers to provide sick patients timely access to new therapies where appropriate , while at the same time supporting research to further evaluate whether they are safe and effective , '' said Hahn .
Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation 's top infectious disease expert and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said preliminary results from an NIH study found 1,063 patients tested with Remdesivir took 11 days to recover versus 15 days for others .
“ The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery , ” he said during a White House press conference on Wednesday .
Gilead has said it would donate its available stock of the drug and is ramping up production to make more .
“ Our existing supply , including finished product ready for distribution as well as materials in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 1.5 million individual doses , ” company CEO Daniel O'Day said in an open letter sent out earlier this week .
“ We had estimated that this would be 140,000 treatment courses based on a 10-day treatment duration .
The ability to shorten duration for severely ill patients means we can significantly increase the number of courses available , all of which Gilead has committed for donation.
” The FDA normally requires evidence of a drug 's effectiveness after rigorously-controlled patient studies before it can be brought to market .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can waive certain standards id the drugs potential benefits outweigh the risks .
No drugs are approved now for treating the coronavirus , and remdesivir will still need formal approval .
The FDA previously approved emergency use authorization to malaria drug hydroxychloroquine after it was touted by Trump .
No evidence exists that it works as a treat for COVID-19 paitients .
The Associated Press contributed to this report .

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President Trump announced Friday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of Gilead Science's experimental antiviral drug remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients after early results of a clinical study indicated the drug helps speed recovery.
Trump announced the news at the White House alongside Gilead CEO Daniel O’Day and FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn.
"FDA's emergency authorization of remdesivir, two days after the National Institutes of Health's clinical trial showed promising results, is a significant step forward in battling COVID-19 and another example of the Trump Administration moving as quickly as possible to use science to save lives," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said in a statement.
"NIH, FDA, and scientists across America and around the world have worked tirelessly with patients to get us this new potential treatment for COVID-19," he added. "The seamless cooperation between government and private industry under the President's all-of-America approach to COVID-19 is getting treatment options to patients in record time."
The emergency use order allows the drug to be distributed to health care providers and administered to hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
"Today's action is an important step in our efforts to collaborate with innovators and researchers to provide sick patients timely access to new therapies where appropriate, while at the same time supporting research to further evaluate whether they are safe and effective," said Hahn.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, praised the drug Wednesday. He said preliminary results from an NIH study found 1,063 patients tested with Remdesivir took 11 days to recover versus 15 days for others.
“The data shows that remdesivir has a clear-cut significant positive effect in diminishing the time to recovery,” he said during a White House press conference on Wednesday.
Gilead has said it would donate its available stock of the drug and is ramping up production to make more.
“Our existing supply, including finished product ready for distribution as well as materials in the final stages of production, amounts to 1.5 million individual doses,” company CEO Daniel O'Day said in an open letter sent out earlier this week. “We had estimated that this would be 140,000 treatment courses based on a 10-day treatment duration. The ability to shorten duration for severely ill patients means we can significantly increase the number of courses available, all of which Gilead has committed for donation.”
The FDA normally requires evidence of a drug's effectiveness after rigorously-controlled patient studies before it can be brought to market. In the case of health emergencies, the agency can waive certain standards id the drugs potential benefits outweigh the risks.
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No drugs are approved now for treating the coronavirus, and remdesivir will still need formal approval.
The FDA previously approved emergency use authorization to malaria drug hydroxychloroquine after it was touted by Trump. No evidence exists that it works as a treat for COVID-19 paitients.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-05-01--Elon Musk says he is selling 'all physical possessions' during wild Twitter rant

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Friday that he is “ selling almost all physical possessions .
Will own no house , ” during a wild series of Twitter posts .
Musk continued by saying he thinks Tesla stock is too high , then folowed with “ Now give people back their FREEDOM.
” He then began tweeting the lyrics to `` The Star Spangled Banner . ''
Musk has been a harsh critic of both the global response to the coronavirus pandemic and California ’ s stay-at-home orders , calling them “ fascist ” during Tesla ’ s first-quarter earnings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s breaking people ’ s freedoms in ways that are horrible and wrong and not why they came to America or built this country , ” Musk said .
“ What the f–k ?
Excuse me .
Outrage.
” Musk does n't take a salary from Tesla or SpaceX , but is the top shareholder of both companies and has an estimated personal worth of $ 30- $ 40 billion .
He owns several homes in California valued at over $ 100 million , according to The Wall Street Journal , that includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ritzy Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles .
Tesla stock plummeted over 10 percent in the immediate wake of the online outburst .
About an hour after the initial tweet storm , Musk posted that he was n't selling everything because he needed the money , but that `` posession just weigh you down '' and that he is devoting himself to Earth and Mars .
He added that his girlfriend , musican Grimez , was mad at him , and that she is expecting their first child together on Monday .

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Friday that he is “selling almost all physical possessions. Will own no house,” during a wild series of Twitter posts.
Musk continued by saying he thinks Tesla stock is too high, then folowed with “Now give people back their FREEDOM.”
He then began tweeting the lyrics to "The Star Spangled Banner."
Musk has been a harsh critic of both the global response to the coronavirus pandemic and California’s stay-at-home orders, calling them “fascist” during Tesla’s first-quarter earnings call on Wednesday.
“It’s breaking people’s freedoms in ways that are horrible and wrong and not why they came to America or built this country,” Musk said. “What the f–k? Excuse me. Outrage.”
Musk doesn't take a salary from Tesla or SpaceX, but is the top shareholder of both companies and has an estimated personal worth of $30-$40 billion. He owns several homes in California valued at over $100 million, according to The Wall Street Journal, that includes a cluster of six homes in the ritzy Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Tesla stock plummeted over 10 percent in the immediate wake of the online outburst.
About an hour after the initial tweet storm, Musk posted that he wasn't selling everything because he needed the money, but that "posession just weigh you down" and that he is devoting himself to Earth and Mars.
He added that his girlfriend, musican Grimez, was mad at him, and that she is expecting their first child together on Monday.


foxnews--2020-05-01--NASA relying on Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, to return to the moon

As NASA gets set to return to the moon by 2024 , it 's going to rely on some of tech 's heavyweights to get there .
The government space agency announced on Thursday it had selected Jeff Bezos ' company Blue Origin , Elon Musk 's SpaceX and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems to carry NASA astronauts for Artemis moon missions .
“ With these contract awards , America is moving forward with the final step needed to land astronauts on the Moon by 2024 , including the incredible moment when we will see the first woman set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in a statement .
“ This is the first time since the Apollo era that NASA has direct funding for a human landing system , and now we have companies on contract to do the work for the Artemis program.
” NASA WILL SHOOT LASERS AT THE MOON TO HELP FIND WATER Blue Origin , co-founded by Bezos of Amazon fame , will develop the Integrated Lander Vehicle .
The ILV is a three-stage lander and will be launched on the Kent , Wa.-based company 's New Glenn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vulcan launch system .
Huntsville , Al.-based Dynetics will develop the Dynetics Human Landing System ( DHLS ) , described as `` a single structure providing the ascent and descent capabilities . ''
It too will launch on ULA 's launch system .
SpaceX , based in Hawthorne , Calif. , next to Tesla 's design center , is currently developing the Starship , which NASA described as `` a fully integrated lander that will use the SpaceX Super Heavy rocket . ''
“ We are on our way , ” Douglas Loverro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Human Explorations and Operations Mission Directorate in Washington , added , noting the importance of the announcement .
“ With these awards we begin an exciting partnership with the best of industry to accomplish the nation ’ s goals .
We have much work ahead , especially over these next critical 10 months .
I have high confidence that working with these teammates , we will succeed.
” The contracts total $ 967 million to be split among the three companies , however , NASA did not disclose the exact amount each company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fox News that Blue Origin would receive $ 579 million , $ 253 million would go to Dynetics and $ 135 million would be given to SpaceX .
When asked about timing as it relates to the coronavirus pandemic , the spokesperson added that `` much of the work that NASA and our contractors will perform to refine the proposed lander concepts will be done remotely . ''
In addition to returning to the moon , the Artemis program , is also designed to establish a sustainable human presence on Earth ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term plans for manned missions to Mars .
The timing of Artemis could be delayed due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic , however .
In March , Bridenstine told Fox News the space agency will `` continue to assess the potential impact on our [ future ] missions as the situation unfolds . ''

As NASA gets set to return to the moon by 2024, it's going to rely on some of tech's heavyweights to get there.
The government space agency announced on Thursday it had selected Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Dynetics to build lunar landing systems to carry NASA astronauts for Artemis moon missions.
“With these contract awards, America is moving forward with the final step needed to land astronauts on the Moon by 2024, including the incredible moment when we will see the first woman set foot on the lunar surface,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in a statement. “This is the first time since the Apollo era that NASA has direct funding for a human landing system, and now we have companies on contract to do the work for the Artemis program.”
NASA WILL SHOOT LASERS AT THE MOON TO HELP FIND WATER
Blue Origin, co-founded by Bezos of Amazon fame, will develop the Integrated Lander Vehicle. The ILV is a three-stage lander and will be launched on the Kent, Wa.-based company's New Glenn Rocket System and United Launch Alliance's Vulcan launch system.
Huntsville, Al.-based Dynetics will develop the Dynetics Human Landing System (DHLS), described as "a single structure providing the ascent and descent capabilities." It too will launch on ULA's launch system.
SpaceX, based in Hawthorne, Calif., next to Tesla's design center, is currently developing the Starship, which NASA described as "a fully integrated lander that will use the SpaceX Super Heavy rocket."
“We are on our way,” Douglas Loverro, NASA’s associate administrator for Human Explorations and Operations Mission Directorate in Washington, added, noting the importance of the announcement. “With these awards we begin an exciting partnership with the best of industry to accomplish the nation’s goals. We have much work ahead, especially over these next critical 10 months. I have high confidence that working with these teammates, we will succeed.”
The contracts total $967 million to be split among the three companies, however, NASA did not disclose the exact amount each company would get.
A NASA spokesperson told Fox News that Blue Origin would receive $579 million, $253 million would go to Dynetics and $135 million would be given to SpaceX.
When asked about timing as it relates to the coronavirus pandemic, the spokesperson added that "much of the work that NASA and our contractors will perform to refine the proposed lander concepts will be done remotely."
In addition to returning to the moon, the Artemis program, is also designed to establish a sustainable human presence on Earth’s natural satellite. Eventually, NASA has long-term plans for manned missions to Mars.
The timing of Artemis could be delayed due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, however. In March, Bridenstine told Fox News the space agency will "continue to assess the potential impact on our [future] missions as the situation unfolds."
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foxnews--2020-05-01--Minneapolis Domino's employee gives big assist to police by feeding kids for free

The coronavirus crisis has seemingly confirmed the saying that not all heroes wear capes – they wear badges , uniforms , scrubs , stethoscopes or a range of other accoutrements – and maybe some of them make pizzas too , according to police in Minnesota .
Minneapolis Police Department officers were transporting two children out of their home to a sister ’ s residence earlier this month , the department said , and along the way they learned that neither girl had eaten since the day prior .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP So they stopped at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grande Avenue in St. Paul , where they met Kevin Clover , a store employee .
“ They spoke with Kevin about the situation , ” the department said in a press release .
“ Kevin didn ’ t miss a beat and immediately made a meal for the girls , along with plates , utensils and a 2 liter beverage.
” He also refused to take cash from the officers and thanked them instead , police said .
To repay Clover for his actions , Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo surprised him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place and presenting him with the “ Chief ’ s Award of Merit , ” the department said .
The inscription reads , “ In grateful acknowledgement of your outstanding contribution to law enforcement and the people we serve.
” The chief threw him an elbow bump , too , photos show .
“ One late night early in April this Domino ’ s employee , Kevin Clover , made an impact in two young community members ’ lives , ” the department said .
“ We appreciate people like Kevin and their @ @ @ @ @

The coronavirus crisis has seemingly confirmed the saying that not all heroes wear capes – they wear badges, uniforms, scrubs, stethoscopes or a range of other accoutrements – and maybe some of them make pizzas too, according to police in Minnesota.
Minneapolis Police Department officers were transporting two children out of their home to a sister’s residence earlier this month, the department said, and along the way they learned that neither girl had eaten since the day prior.
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So they stopped at the Domino’s Pizza location on Grande Avenue in St. Paul, where they met Kevin Clover, a store employee.
“They spoke with Kevin about the situation,” the department said in a press release. “Kevin didn’t miss a beat and immediately made a meal for the girls, along with plates, utensils and a 2 liter beverage.”
He also refused to take cash from the officers and thanked them instead, police said.
To repay Clover for his actions, Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo surprised him Wednesday by showing up at the pizza place and presenting him with the “Chief’s Award of Merit,” the department said.
The inscription reads, “In grateful acknowledgement of your outstanding contribution to law enforcement and the people we serve.”
The chief threw him an elbow bump, too, photos show.
“One late night early in April this Domino’s employee, Kevin Clover, made an impact in two young community members’ lives,” the department said. “We appreciate people like Kevin and their willingness to help.”


Today on : May 18, 2020

Fox & Friends , 6 a.m .
ET : House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy .
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez gives an update as phase one of reopening begins .
Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker marks three years since the appointment of Robert Mueller in the Russia probe .
John Rich speaks out on how he 's handling the reopening of his Redneck Riviera bar in Nashville , Tenn .
The Fox News Rundown podcast : The Search for an Economic Cure - Democrats narrowly passed a $ 3 trillion dollar Coronavirus relief package despite some division within their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill , most of them in right-leaning districts and only one Republican voted for it .
David Asman , host of `` Bulls & Bears , '' discusses the pros and cons of the stimulus package and how businesses are taking extra precautions against liability as employees return to work .
He was known as Kane during his pro wrestling days , but Glenn Jacobs is the mayor of Knox County.
, Tenn .
He joins the Rundown to talk about balancing public safety and personal liberty during the coronavirus pandemic and gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shows .
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Dan Patrick ; Michael Goodwin , New York Post columnist ; Bret Baier , anchor of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Rich and more .
Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla , Noon ET : Jimmy talks to country music superstar John Rich about his Fox Nation show , `` The Pursuit ! ''
and Judge Andrew Napolitano , Fox News senior judicial analyst , breaks down what 's really going on with `` Obamagate . ''

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Fox & Friends, 6 a.m. ET: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez gives an update as phase one of reopening begins. Former Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker marks three years since the appointment of Robert Mueller in the Russia probe. John Rich speaks out on how he's handling the reopening of his Redneck Riviera bar in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Fox News Rundown podcast: The Search for an Economic Cure - Democrats narrowly passed a $3 trillion dollar Coronavirus relief package despite some division within their ranks. Fourteen House Democrats opposed the bill, most of them in right-leaning districts and only one Republican voted for it. David Asman, host of "Bulls & Bears," discusses the pros and cons of the stimulus package and how businesses are taking extra precautions against liability as employees return to work.
He was known as Kane during his pro wrestling days, but Glenn Jacobs is the mayor of Knox County., Tenn. He joins the Rundown to talk about balancing public safety and personal liberty during the coronavirus pandemic and gives his thoughts on the WWE hosting crowdless shows.
Plus, commentary from Cal Thomas, syndicated columnist and author of "America's Expiration Date: The Fall Of Empires, Superpowers and the United States."
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The Brian Kilmeade Show, 9 a.m. ET: U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash.; Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick; Michael Goodwin, New York Post columnist; Bret Baier, anchor of "Special Report"; country star John Rich and more.
Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla, Noon ET: Jimmy talks to country music superstar John Rich about his Fox Nation show, "The Pursuit!" and Judge Andrew Napolitano, Fox News senior judicial analyst, breaks down what's really going on with "Obamagate."