In an Oct. 10 press release from the University of Manchester, officials said the skeleton — found near Dorset’s Gold Cap in 2001 — is a newly identified species of ichthyosaur.

Alive around the same time as dinosaurs, ichthyosaurs were air-breathing marine reptiles that once “ruled the ancient oceans,” per officials.

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The ancient reptile has been named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, or the “Sword Dragon of Dorset.” Scientists say it dates back to the Pliensbachian period, roughly 193 to 184 million years ago.

Dean Lomax, an honorary research fellow at Manchester University, was one of the paleontologists who gave the creature its new name, which he said was one of the “coolest things” about his line of work.

Scientists have identified a new species of ichthyosaur discovered on the U.K.’s Jurassic Coast, naming it the “Sword Dragon of Dorset.” (Dean Lomax / University of Manchester)

“We opted for Xiphodracon because of the long, sword-like snout — xipho from Greek xiphos for sword — and dracon, Greek and Latin for dragon, in reference to ichthyosaurs being referred to as ‘sea dragons’ for over 200 years,” he said.

Paleontologists said the Xiphodracon measured around 10 feet long and ate fish and squid.

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“The remains even show what may be traces of its last meal,” the press release added.

“It is probably the world’s most complete prehistoric reptile from the Pliensbachian period.”

The fossilized remains of Xiphodracon goldencapensis were first unearthed near Dorset’s Golden Cap in 2001. (Dean Lomax / University of Manchester)

The ichthyosaur intrigued experts for over two decades, not just for the mystery behind its species, but because of its exceptional condition.

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“The fossil is almost perfectly preserved in three dimensions,” the university press release said.

“The skeleton includes a skull with [an] enormous eye socket and a long sword-like snout.”

Dean Lomax, a University of Manchester researcher, helped name the species. (Dean Lomax / University of Manchester)

The ancient reptile “is the only known example of its kind in existence and helps to fill an important gap in the evolutionary fossil record of ichthyosaurs.”

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Lomax said he saw the skeleton for the first time in 2016.

“Back then, I knew it was unusual, but I did not expect it to play such a pivotal role in helping to fill a gap in our understanding of a complex faunal turnover during the Pliensbachian,” he said.

The Jurassic Coast is famed for its ancient marine fossils. (Saiful Islam/Majority World/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

He described Xiphodracon as a “missing piece of the ichthyosaur puzzle,” as its discovery helps researchers understand the extinction timeline better.

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“This time is pretty crucial for ichthyosaurs, as several families went extinct and new families emerged.”

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Those charges fell apart in the opening months of the trial as one prosecution witness after another exposed the emptiness of Israel’s Netanyahu-hating prosecutors’ indictments against the country’s longest-serving and most successful leader. All the same, the Netanyahu-hating judge presiding over the trial is now requiring Netanyahu to appear in court three days a week for a total of 24 hours a week to testify.

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the White House for a meeting on April 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

Leftists in Israel dominate the country’s media and legal fraternity, much as they do in America. And they were incensed that President Trump dared to interfere in Israel’s “internal affairs.” One anchorman referred to Trump’s call for a pardon as “disgusting, and revolting.”

But the truth is that by asking Israel’s left-leaning president to put an end to Israel’s Deep State’s assault on Netanyahu, Trump was defending America’s national interests.

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This is true for two reasons.

First, the corrupt legal authorities involved in the trial are abusing their power over Netanyahu in a way that undermines American interests.

On Wednesday, just two days after President Trump gave his address, Netanyahu was back in the courtroom in Tel Aviv. He had asked the judges to let him delay his testimony so that he could hold certain meetings. The judges and prosecutors demanded to know what meetings could possibly justify delaying his testimony. He explained one was highly classified, and they demanded to know what it was about.

Within hours of the exchange, the story leaked that Netanyahu was scheduled to meet secretly with the president of Indonesia. The leader of the largest Muslim state in the world, President Prabowo Subianto, was scheduled to pay a top-secret trip to Jerusalem as a step toward opening diplomatic relations with Israel. This was to be one of the most important fruits of Israel’s U.S.-supported victory in its seven-front war against Iran and its axis of terror. But thanks to Israel’s corrupt legal fraternity, the meeting leaked to their press allies, and President Subianto stayed away.

President Trump made clear in his speech that expanding the circle of peace between Israel and the Islamic world is a chief U.S. goal. Israel is America’s most powerful ally in the troubled Middle East. Trump sees it as an essential U.S. interest that the Arab and Islamic world accept Israel as a permanent entity and an allied state. But for Israel’s politicized Deep State, undermining and humiliating Netanyahu by chaining him to a courtroom and subverting his diplomatic actions is apparently more important.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the audience at a conference in Jerusalem, Sunday, July 27, 2025.  (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

These radical jurists must be stopped, not only for Netanyahu to be able to devote himself entirely to serving his country — they need to be stopped to enable President Trump to secure America’s goals in the Middle East.

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The second reason that ending this farce of justice against Netanyahu is in the United States’ interests is that there is a link between the forces of political warfare and lawfare in Israel and the U.S. If you scratch just beneath the surface, you’ll doubtlessly find that for the same billionaire agents of anarchy, who funded and brought the unprecedented lawfare against both President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, working to undo Israel as a key way to unravel American society. For example, the Tides Foundation funds radical groups, including pro-Hamas protesters in America, and it funds groups involved in the protests and riots and political violence in Israel.

Tides is one of several foundations whose actions in the U.S. and Israel are the subject of multiple congressional investigations. One of the investigations focuses on well-documented claims that the billion-dollar, multi-year effort to criminalize Netanyahu that engulfed Israel in political instability for years, was funded in part by the Biden administration. That investigation must continue and the U.S. government officials who funded and facilitated political chaos in Israel should be forced to account for their actions.

President of State of Israel Isaac Herzog speaks during United Nations General Assembly Holocaust Memorial Ceremony at UN Headquarters in New York on January 27, 2025.  ( Lev Radin/Sipa USA (Sipa via AP Images))

Even more importantly, the IRS should investigate how U.S. non-profits groups that enjoy U.S. tax exemption valued at millions of dollars have abused their status to fund political violence, insurrection, and mayhem in Israel. In some cases, according to Hamas’s own internal documents, these U.S.-based non-profit-funded groups’ campaigns convinced the genocidal terror group that Israel was ripe for annihilation on October 7, 2023.

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In his historic speech in Jerusalem, President Trump laid out great plans for building a new Middle East that will join Israel’s genius and power to the oil-wealth of its neighbors and transform the Middle East into a driver of global prosperity under American leadership. Trump would have been hard-pressed to lead this momentous undertaking if the Deep State were still persecuting him, his top aides and his children.

Netanyahu has miraculously been able to lead Israel to one of the most important military victories in its history. With Trump’s assistance, Israel destroyed Iran’s axis of terror across seven fronts. Netanyahu achieved this while forced to spend days on end in a courtroom answering asinine questions from shameless prosecutors before brazen judges.

Imagine what Netanyahu and President Trump would be able to do together if Netanyahu doesn’t have to spend 24 hours per week in a courtroom.

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President Trump was right to ask President Herzog to put an end to the madness that is Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trial. And he would be right to order the IRS to start investigating the role American non-profits have played and continue to play in destabilizing Israel and corrupting its legal system. Israel’s leftists, like their American funders, may not like President Trump for doing it, but generations of Americans, Israelis, and peoples of the wider Middle East will thank him.

Mike Davis is the founder of the Article III Project.

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The U.S.’s only two medalists were Leanne Wong, who won an all-around silver, and Joscelyn Roberson, who won bronze on vault.

China finished ahead of the U.S. with three women’s medals, while neutral athletes competing on behalf of Russia also won three.

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USA’s Joscelyn Roberson trains at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on October 18, 2025, ahead of the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. The Championships will be held from October 19 to 25 for the first time in a Southeast Asian country.  (Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)

U.S. program lead Chellsie Memmel addressed the team’s underperformance.

“It was rough,” Memmel said, according to Olympics.com. “There were some very good pieces, but then there was rough. I didn’t feel like there was an attack of their events and their skills overall. There were still good things, but I have work to do.

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Leanne Wong of United States of America prepares for her exercise during the Women’s qualification on day three of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at Indonesia Arena on October 21, 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia.  (Tom Weller/Getty Images)

“We’ll talk it over, but not beat it to death,” Memmel continued. “They know what happened. They know they didn’t perform at their best, so they’re going to want to come in and go into training and reset.”

The U.S. is used to regular dominance in the women’s category in international gymnastics. This was only the third year since 2006 in which the U.S. didn’t finish with the most women’s medals since 2006, aside from 2017 and 2021, when it tied with Japan and Russia for most.

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United States’ Dulcy Caylor competes on the balance beam during the women’s all-around final at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta on October 23, 2025. (Yasuyoshi CHIBA / AFP)

This year, the team was without superstars Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles.

If this past week is any indication, it could spell trouble for the U.S. gymnastics women’s dynasty heading into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

“For me, it means going into each turn with the intent that it’s going to be great, and being confident with it,” Memmel explained. “Believing in that – believing in themselves – to do that and know that they can perform it when the time comes to raise their hand.”

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The actress showed proof to her Instagram followers, sharing a photo of the uncashed check, tagging Sheen and adding the song “Money” by Pink Floyd.

The reality star wrote in her Instagram story, “Found this during my recent move. I never cashed it, @CharlieSheen. Is it still good?!”

The check was dated Dec. 24, 2011, five years after their divorce was finalized.

Denise Richards denied she cashed a million-dollar check from Charlie Sheen. (Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

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She posted it days after Sheen said he wrote her a check for a million dollars, claiming she cashed it one month after he gave it to her, much to his surprise and shock, while appearing on the “KFC Radio” podcast.

Sheen did not clarify when he wrote her the check, noting he forgot if it was during their marriage or after their divorce.

The “Two and a Half Men” star said it was more of a symbolic gift to her, noting it was most likely for her birthday, but he couldn’t exactly recall.

Richards’ birthday is Feb. 17, and the check she shared was dated December.

“I mean, I don’t think she’ll be too mad,” he said on his podcast, referring to Richards being upset that he told the story.

“I wrote a check to Denise once for a million dollars on her birthday kind of as a joke, and she kept it not as a joke,” Sheen, who has been sober nearly eight years, explained.

“And then, like a month later, f—— cashed it,” he added. “Which makes it sting more.”

Denise Richards shared an image of a million-dollar check from Charlie Sheen. (Denise Richards/Instagram)

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Sheen, who said he would have most likely cashed it too if it were him, said, “She couldn’t let me know just maybe the day of. ‘Hey, you sound like you’re driving somewhere.’ ‘Yeah, to the bank, actually!'”

He recalled feeling grateful that the check didn’t bounce.

Richards and Sheen wed in 2002 before separating in March 2005, when she was 6 months pregnant with their second child, daughter Lola.

Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards at the premiere of Netflix’s “aka Charlie Sheen” Sept. 4, 2025. in Hollywood (Unique Nicole/Getty Images)

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They are also parents to daughter Sami.

Despite a brief reconciliation five months after their split, they moved forward with their divorce in 2006.

Their post-marriage relationship was contentious, including Sheen slamming her on Twitter and Richards suing him in 2016.

Richards is in the midst of her divorce from Aaron Phypers after six years of marriage. (Gregg DeGuire)

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In 2020, Richards reflected on leaving Sheen while she was pregnant with their second child during an episode of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

“When I got pregnant with Lola, things started to change rapidly. It was a very dark time and very toxic. And I filed for divorce when I was 6 months pregnant with her. I always did whatever I could to hide Charlie’s behavior.”

Richards and Sheen now have an amicable relationship.

Richards is also on good terms with Sheen’s third ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, whom he shares twin sons Max and Bob with.

Richards is in the midst of her divorce from Aaron Phypers after six years of marriage.

The actress has accused Phypers of physical and emotional abuse throughout their marriage and provided images in court of an alleged black eye she received after an altercation with him.

Last week, Phypers was arrested in court and charged with four felonies — two counts of injuring a spouse and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.

Richards and Sheen now have an amicable relationship.  (Tommy Garcia via Getty Images)

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He posted $200,000 bail hours after his arrest.

Richards testified earlier that her estranged husband tried to destroy her reputation by allegedly leaking nude images of her and claiming he stole her computer with the intention to share “private” information and images to news outlets.

Sarah Sotoodeh is an associate entertainment editor for Fox News Digital. 

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-Florida mayor predicts ‘substantial exodus’ of NYC businesses if Mamdani wins

–Jack Smith defends subpoenaing Republican senators’ phone records: ‘Entirely proper’

-Republican calls for public database naming illegal immigrants facing deportation

Former top leader of radical group tied to Mamdani has been on AOC’s campaign payroll for years

FIRST ON FOX: A former top leader and “lifetime member” of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has been on the payroll of “Squad” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s, D-N.Y., campaign since she first ran for Congress in 2018.

Frank Llewellyn, the former director of the largest socialist organization in America and a founding member of the socialist group that would later become DSA’s sister organization, serves as the treasurer for both Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign and her political action committee, Courage to Change.

Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign has paid Llewellyn a total of over $250,000 for payroll, travel and other administrative expenses dating back to 2018, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings reviewed by Fox News Digital. Disbursements range from $77.50 for cellphone, travel and internet stipends and salary payments of $1,281 approximately every two weeks…READ MORE.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., (left) employs Frank Llewellyn, a former national director of the Democratic Socialists of America. (AP; Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

White House

WORST OF WORST: DHS arrests worst of VA illegals in the closing days of campaign

President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speak at the start of a NATO leaders summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.  (JOHN THYS / AFP)

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FINAL PUSH: Trump jumps into New Jersey race as GOP chases rare flip of governor’s seat

Side by side photos of President Donald Trump, left, and New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli. (Getty/AP)

World Stage

TOKYO REBOUND: Japan plans to tell Trump it will build up its military after years of 1% defense spending

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce a boost to defense spending. (Kyodo News via AP:Eugene Hoshiko/AP)

‘DAYS OF DESTINY’: Vance hails ‘days of destiny’ as VP seeks to build on ceasefire agreement

PUTIN SAYS NYET: Trump, Zelensky agree on crucial aspect to end Ukraine war: ‘good compromise’

Juan Carlos Pinzon is floating a run for high office in Colombia. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Image)

ALLY TURNED ENEMY: Alliance with US ‘dismantled’ by leftist Petro regime, Colombia’s former defense minister says

Capitol Hill

FAITH UNDER FIRE: Cruz leads Senate push to hold China accountable for Beijing church crackdown

Sen. Ted Cruz is leading a Senate resolution condemning China’s persecution of Christians. (Jose Cabezas/Reuters; KCNA via Reuters)

HEATED STANDOFF: White House slams Jeffries’ dismissal of bill to pay troops as government shutdown enters day 22

Across America 

NUMBERS GAME: Trump-backed North Carolina House map approved by lawmakers as Republicans aim to pick up seat

MAGA MOMENT: MAGA stars hit campaign trail in blue-leaning New Jersey as Republicans aim to flip governor’s office

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, right, joins New Jersey GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli on the campaign trail at a diner in Linden, N.J. on Oct. 22, 2025 (Paul Steinhauser/Fox News)

POLITICAL CALCULUS: Clinton campaign alum urges Jeffries, Schumer not to ‘take the bait,’ get ‘bullied’ into Mamdani endorsement

ELECTION INTEGRITY: California Republicans launch voter ID ballot push, need 875K signatures by deadline

‘SHAME ON YOU’: WATCH: Scathing report exposes what New Yorkers think of sanctuary policies as Mamdani victory looms

Migrants and asylum seekers arrive at Roosevelt Hotel in New York City in January 2024. (J. Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images)

RETURN BID: Former GOP senator emerges from private sector with new mission: ‘Somebody has to step up’

ARMED RESISTANCE: Los Angeles teacher says ICE agents are ‘not the only ones with guns’ after federal shooting

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The goal is to help officers respond quickly and safely to any call, according to tech company Axon, and more than 1,500 police agencies across the United States and Canada are now using Axon’s virtual reality training program to make that happen.

Recruits at the Aurora Police Department in Colorado are among those training with the technology.

“You get to be actually in the scene, move around, just feel for everything,” recruit Jose Vazquez Duran said.

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Police departments across the U.S. and Canada are increasingly adopting virtual reality training programs to better prepare officers for real-life, high-pressure situations. (Kennedy Hayes/FOX News)

Fellow recruit Tyler Frick described it as “Almost like… a 3D Movie. Except this is exactly what we are going to be doing when we graduate the academy.”

Aurora PD uses Axon’s virtual reality program to prepare recruits for scenarios including de-escalation, Taser use and other high-stress interactions.

“It’s filmed with live actors who are re-enacting scenarios. And we have a lot of content there focused on a wide range of topics, from mental health to people who are experiencing drug overdose or encountering domestic violence,” said Thi Luu, vice president and general manager of Axon Virtual Reality.

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In Aurora, Colorado, police recruits are training with VR to prepare for real-life scenarios, including de-escalation, Taser use and other high-stress interactions. (Kennedy Hayes/FOX News)

The Aurora Police Department has used Axon’s virtual reality training program for three years. Officials say the technology keeps getting more advanced and easier to use, which helps free up other resources.

“Really helps on manpower for my staff, the training staff, when we can have, you know, 10 or 15 recruits all doing the exact same scenario at the same time. That means we are getting the most out of our training hours and having well-trained, well-rounded officers is really important,” said Aurora Police Sgt. Faith Goodrich.

Axon said the artificial intelligence in its newest training program can adjust how virtual suspects act – making them friendly, aggressive or anything in between. They can answer questions, talk back or even refuse to cooperate, just like in real life.

Every session is different, depending on how officers handle the situation.

Police recruits interact with virtual reality to sharpen their skills. (Kennedy Hayes/ FOX News)

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A study from PwC found that virtual reality can speed up officer training and boost confidence in applying new skills compared with classroom-trained counterparts.

According to the study, VR learners showed a four times faster training rate and a 275% boost in confidence when applying learned skills compared to their classroom-trained counterparts.

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Diet Cherry Coke, which made a brief, limited-time comeback in retro cans and bottles sold at select retailers over the summer, is expected to return permanently in early 2026, Parade reported this week.

While Coca-Cola had not issued a formal announcement about the return of the low-calorie, sugar-free beverage, company representatives reportedly confirmed the news during the recent National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show in Chicago. Fox News Digital reached out to the company for comment.

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The drink is expected to hit shelves this time in new, modern-looking 20-ounce bottles and 12-ounce cans, available across major retailers.

First introduced in 1986, the diet drink was discontinued in 2020, according to several reports.

Diet Cherry Coke is believed to be making a permanent return next year. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg)

People quickly took to social media to share their reactions.

Snackolator, a popular account that reviews new snacks, candy and fast-food releases, celebrated the news on Instagram, reiterating the NACS confirmation.

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“YESSSSS,” one woman exclaimed in a comment on Snackolator’s post. “This makes me nostalgic,” she added.

“My favorite Diet Coke,” another person said.

Another woman called the limited summer release “a tease,” saying she is thrilled it will finally be sticking around.

Diet Cherry Coke first debuted in the 1980s and was later discontinued. (Andia/Universal Images Group)

Other content creators, who were able to get their hands on Diet Cherry Coke as recently as this week, shared mixed reviews.

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“Oh my gosh, that’s even more bubbly than the lime one,” said Texas-based wellness influencer Alexa Field in a TikTok video.

“Really good,” she added. “And honestly, I feel like it’s less sweet than a typical Diet Coke, which I’m not mad about.”

Others, however, were disappointed by what they said what a lack of sweetness.

“It’s not as sweet as I thought it would be,” said Pennsylvania motherhood and wellness content creator Shelly Westwood. “I feel like you need a little bit more cherry — some maraschino cherry juice.”

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“But it feels like diet, you know — like I feel healthy drinking this,” she added in a video posted this week.

In a Facebook post by Carmen Gollihar, who posts 1980s and 1990s nostalgia content, some fans also said the flavor fell flat.

Some fans are embracing the permanent return of Diet Cherry Coke, while others say they prefer the old Cherry Coke Zero. (iStock)

“The only part of the cherry they used was the stem,” one commenter joked.

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“It tasted really watered down,” someone else said.

Some fans said they preferred the old Cherry Coke Zero and took the opportunity to ask Coca-Cola for more comebacks.

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“But where … is the vanilla version?” one Instagram user wrote. “I’ve been begging for years.”

Diet Coke Lime is among the Coca-Cola products that some fans would like to see made permanent. (Rebecca Sapp/WireImage)

Another added, “Please make Diet Coke Lime permanent also.”

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Earlier this month, Coca-Cola announced that Diet Coke Lime would make a limited, nationwide run through Dec. 31, while supplies last.

Coca-Cola declined to comment on the future of Diet Cherry Coke.

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“Do you think he should be president right now?” Keilar asked. “Do you think that he is capable right now of being president? Because that was what you were advocating for, someone who would be president in his current state until 2029?”

“I did not see anything that concerned me when he decided to run for president. I did not,” Jean-Pierre said. “This is someone that I saw every single day. Again, he was on top of the policies. He was sharp. He was someone that cared about what the outcome of the issues that were in front of the American people and what we were doing. I‘m speaking from my own personal opinion. I‘m speaking from what I saw on a day-to-day basis.”

Jean-Pierre’s new book has criticized the Democratic Party for how it ousted former President Joe Biden from his re-election bid. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images; Ben Curtis/AP Photo)

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Jean-Pierre is promoting a new book, “Independent,” about her break from the Democrats. She vents in the book that her boss was treated cruelly by his party when they pushed him out of the White House race.

Keilar’s colleague Jake Tapper co-authored the bombshell book “Original Sin” this year that laid out, in painful detail, numerous anecdotes of Biden’s mental decline behind the scenes and his inner circle covering it up.

“I can’t speak to sources,” Jean-Pierre said Friday. “I can’t speak to a book I actually haven’t read.”

Keilar was incredulous.

“You say you haven‘t read it, and you don‘t plan to read it,” Keilar said. “I mean, why not? I mean, if most people, a lot of people, if the leadership of their workplace imploded and someone wrote a book with 200 sources, many of them good, they would want to read it. They‘d want to reflect on that. Why not?”

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Jean-Pierre has repeatedly insisted she had no concerns about Biden’s mental faculties, and she reiterated that on CNN. Biden eventually left the race last year and was replaced by Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket, who went on to lose to President Donald Trump.

Jean-Pierre is harshly critical of Democrats for not doing enough for Harris, in addition to what she considers a betrayal of Biden.

Jean-Pierre’s interviewers this week have pointed out the numerous sources who said Biden had clearly declined during his presidency, forgetting people he’d known for years and appearing lost and confused both behind the scenes and in public.

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Jean-Pierre pivoting to criticizing the Trump administration during the CNN interview, saying she wanted to talk about being in an “unprecedented situation.”

Karine Jean-Pierre discusses her new book during a town hall event with SiriusXM host Clay Cane at SiriusXM Studios on Oct. 20, 2025, in New York City. (Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

“These are dangerous times, and so I‘m asking, like millions of other Americans, for the Democratic Party to meet the moment,” she said. “I‘m trying to create a conversation.”

“We talk about it every day on the show about this moment that we are in and the things we see happening every day,” Keilar replied. “We would be remiss if we didn‘t talk about how we got to this moment. That is certainly essential.”

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That’s exactly what happened to John from Alabama.

“I received a text from someone in California inviting me to a BBQ. We’ve been texting, and now she wants me to trade gold through WEEX. Is this safe or a scam? I’m 74, she’s 36.” – John, Huntsville, Alabama

John’s story may sound like a one-off, but it’s part of a growing trend where scammers use personal charm to build trust and then push victims into risky online “investments.”

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What is WEEX?

WEEX is a cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to trade digital assets, including gold-backed tokens like Tether Gold (XAUT). These aren’t physical gold bars or coins; they’re digital tokens tied to the price of gold and stored on blockchain networks. While WEEX operates as a legitimate platform, scammers often exploit the name of real exchanges to sound credible. They’ll encourage victims to “trade gold” through what seems like an official account but actually directs them to fake sites or wallets designed to steal money.

Why this could be a scam

John’s experience shows several red flags. The conversation began with a friendly invitation, then quickly shifted to a financial pitch. That’s a classic move in online relationship scams. The younger person builds an emotional connection, then uses that trust to promote an “opportunity.” Scammers often promise guaranteed profits or claim they’ll “help you trade” to make the process sound easy.

But the truth is, once you send money or crypto, it’s nearly impossible to get it back. Even if WEEX itself is legitimate, the person encouraging you to use it may not be.

Many scammers use stolen photos, AI-generated profiles or fake identities to build credibility. Once they convince you to send funds, they vanish, often taking your money and personal information with them.

Scammers use friendly conversations to build trust before asking for money. Stay alert. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

How to tell if you’re being targeted

You can spot trouble early by asking simple questions. If someone can’t explain how the investment works or avoid details about how to withdraw your money, that’s a warning sign. Be cautious if they promise fast profits or “zero-risk” returns.

Real investments always involve risk. Watch out for anyone who pressures you to act quickly or says the deal is “private.” Those urgency tactics are designed to keep you from thinking clearly.

Also, look up the company behind the platform. If it’s based overseas, lacks clear business registration or hides its address, your funds may have no legal protection.

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What you should do now

If you’ve received a text like John’s, pause before replying or transferring anything. These scams move fast, but you can stop them in their tracks by following a few smart steps.

1) Don’t send money or crypto

Never send money, crypto or gift cards to anyone you’ve only met by text. Ask for written proof explaining how the investment works and how withdrawals happen. If the person avoids details or insists you “act now,” that’s a serious warning sign.

2) Ask direct questions

Scammers thrive on vague promises. Ask specific questions about how profits are made, how you’ll access your funds and who regulates the platform. If the answers are unclear or the topic changes, walk away immediately.

3) Research WEEX reviews and complaints

Before you invest a cent, search online for phrases like “WEEX scam” or “WEEX complaints.” See what other users have experienced and whether any regulatory agencies have flagged the platform. Real investors leave detailed feedback; scammers usually don’t.

4) Use a data removal service

Protect your privacy beyond just this scam. Data removal services can erase your personal details from data broker sites that sell your info to marketers and sometimes scammers. The fewer places your data lives online, the harder it is for fraudsters to find and target you again.

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy.These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet.By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

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5) Use strong antivirus protection

Scammers sometimes send fake links or attachments that can infect your phone or computer. Install and regularly run a strong antivirus software. These tools can block dangerous websites, alert you to phishing attempts and keep your personal data secure.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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6) Talk to someone you trust

Before investing in anything, share the details with a trusted friend, family member or financial advisor. A second opinion can help you spot inconsistencies or risks you might overlook in the moment. When in doubt, slow down and ask for help.

A friendly “wrong number” text can be the start of a scam. Always think twice before replying. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)

How to report a scam

If you believe you’ve been targeted by a WEEX gold scam or any similar text-based investment scheme, take action right away. Start by reporting the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov. This helps investigators track new fraud patterns and warn others.

Next, file a complaint with your state attorney general’s office and, if crypto is involved, submit a report through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

If you sent money through a bank or payment app, contact your financial institution immediately to try to stop or reverse the transfer.

By reporting what happened, you not only protect yourself but also help stop scammers from reaching other potential victims.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

These scams prey on emotion. A kind message or casual chat can quickly turn into manipulation. Scammers use friendliness, flattery and false urgency to pull you in, then drain your accounts. Older adults are particularly vulnerable, especially when the scam feels personal. By blending romance with financial advice, these criminals make their victims believe they’re building both trust and wealth. Protect yourself by treating every unexpected text with caution. If the conversation moves toward money, crypto, or gold trading, that’s your cue to stop responding. Keep your devices secure and your private data off public sites where scammers look for new targets.

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