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A high school in Northern California is pushing back on Gov. Gavin Newsom's latest law that forced it to remove its "Indians" mascot on Wednesday.

In 2024, Newsom signed into law an extension of the California Racial Mascot Act, which prohibits public schools from using "any derogatory Native American term, as defined, as a school or athletic team name, mascot, or nickname" except for schools operated by an Indian tribe or tribal organization or with consent from a federally recognized tribe.

The law officially went into effect on Wednesday, leading Marysville High School to retire its "Indians" mascot after nearly 100 years.

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"The Marysville Joint Unified School District Board of Trustees recognizes the deep history and tradition associated with the Indians mascot and acknowledges the strong connection many alumni, students, staff, and community members have to it," Marysville Joint Unified School District Superintendent Jordan Reeves said in a statement last week.

Reeves added that the school has met with local tribal representatives to obtain written consent but was unable to secure consent before the law took effect. According to Reeves, tribal leaders have largely chosen to remain neutral on the subject for now.

Currently, the school has no plans to replace its mascot and will continue to try to obtain consent for their traditional image.

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"Marysville Joint Unified School District will continue pursuing opportunities to obtain written permission from a local, federally recognized tribe that would allow Marysville High School to retain its historic mascot under the provisions of state law. Marysville High School remains committed to honoring its proud traditions while continuing to serve students and uphold the long-standing values and expectations of the Marysville community," Reeves said.

In an interview with The Appeal-Democrat on Wednesday, alumni and school employees disagreed with the idea of removing the mascot and argued that students mostly viewed the image with respect.

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"I do remember the Indian Way and how it was built (with) respect and (to) hold your head high," track and field coach and alumnus Marcy Tarr said. "Indians were good leaders."

Fox News Digital reached out to Newsom's office and Reeves for additional comment but did not immediately receive a response.

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USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun will be able to play in Monday’s game against Belgium in the Round of 16 match after all following an uproar over a red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Balogun received the red card after he stepped on the foot of Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic. The red card was given after Brazilian referee Raphael Claus stopped the match for a VAR review to determine whether Balogun had committed a severe foul.

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It was ruled that Balogun did and he was sent off.

The Athletic, which first reported Balogun’s playing status on Sunday, noted that part of FIFA’s disciplinary code stated, "the judicial body may decide to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure."

"If the person benefiting from a suspended sanction commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked by the judicial body and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement," the rule added.

FOX Sports confirmed that Balogun would be able to play. The report noted that the play should not have been flagged to Claus.

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FIFA confirmed that the suspension was suspended for a probationary period of one year.

"We accept the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and are pleased that Folarin Balogun is eligible to compete tomorrow," U.S. Soccer said. "Our full attention is focused on the Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle, and we look forward to the continued support of our amazing fans."

Balogun scored against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He spoke to reporters Friday about the red card.

"First and foremost, it was totally unintentional, which I'm sure a lot of people know. But, you know, I think the choice of the referee was, of course, his choice, but I don't think it was the correct call," he said. "I think a yellow card would have been fair due to it not being intentional. There's not many places I can place my foot in such a scenario. But it's happened, and it's something that I have to accept and move forward from.

"There’s been lots of different emotions. I’ve been upset, I’ve been happy, it’s been surreal to be honest," he added. "But for me it was just important to stay calm. I never want to react out of anger and emotion. There’s still lots of people we’re inspiring. Little kids, boys and girls are watching. We have to show them the correct way to handle things even when you think it’s unjust, so I felt I did that. I’m happy with the support, not just I’m receiving but the team. I think we’re all looking forward to seeing what we can do against Belgium."

U.S. Soccer had no way to appeal the ruing. Article 9.6 of the 2026 World Cup regulations reads, "No protests may be made about the referee’s decisions regarding facts connected with play. Such decisions are final and not subject to appeal, unless otherwise stipulated in the FIFA Disciplinary Code."

"If a player or team official is sent off as a result of a direct or indirect red card (second caution), they will automatically be suspended from their team’s subsequent match," Article 10.5 adds.

Fox News' Jonathan Hunt contributed to this report.

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The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Happy Independence Day, everyone! Nothing says independence more than the freedom to take our hard-earned money and put it on a sport that most only watch every four years. We do it with the Olympics, and we do it with the World Cup. We’ve had quite a few swings and misses, but we’ve also cashed a couple of solid plus-money plays. Let’s try to do it again.

This marks the start of the round of 16. There aren’t really too many lopsided matches in terms of odds any longer - more on that in a moment. Instead, we should be getting the best teams and solid matches from here on out. Canada vs Morocco is no exception. Canada is here after taking down Saudi Arabia. I haven’t seen much out of our neighbors to the north that I’ve been overly impressed with. They’ve scored at least one goal in every game and gotten two shutouts, so there is some stuff to hang their hat on.

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For Morocco, they had a much more difficult task of getting the victory against the Netherlands. They won in penalty kicks, and it was a wild shootout. They also haven’t actually lost a match yet and have just one draw. This should be a tight game, and a draw at +245 is where the value lies, in my opinion. I’m not going to tell you it’s a safe bet, but I think these two teams are a bit more evenly matched, and neither seems to be super aggressive on offense. Give me the draw.

If you watched the Argentina game yesterday, you know that lines don’t always tell you the full story of how things will go. The Argentinians were massive favorites and Cape Verde gave them all they could handle. Argentina won 3-2, but it took extra time to get there. Paraguay has a chance to do that today against France. France is -1600 to advance, meaning even if it goes to penalty kicks, France is still the massive favorite. Paraguay beat Germany in penalty kicks for their win to get here. It was their best game of the tournament.

France has looked unstoppable. They are still the favorites to win the World Cup. If you’ve watched them, and even if you’re not a soccer enthusiast, you can see why. Kylian Mbappe has been dynamic and continues to rack up goals. He is a real threat to Messi and the Golden Boot. He is -205 to score a goal today. I prefer his teammate, Ousmane Dembele. I think so much attention goes to Mbappe, Dembele, who already has four goals himself this tournament, gets less attention and easier looks. I’m going to play him to score at +105.

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FBI Director Kash Patel detailed a historic cross-agency operation that resulted in the arrest of over 300 suspects in the Chicago area over 60 days.

"Operation New Dawn represents a massive, whole-of-government approach under President Trump’s leadership to cracking down on violent crimes and crimes against children in great American cities," Patel told Fox News Digital in an exclusive statement.

"This was a sweeping operation in Chicago that brought together 11 different federal agencies across the government who worked together to execute 305 arrests and recover 24 children — many of whom had been reported kidnapped or missing — as well as charging subjects with robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, child exploitation and more.

"The success of this op and more to come through initiatives like Summer Heat 2.0 should be a clear message that this FBI, our partners and the Justice Department led by AG Todd Blanche are full throttle on crushing criminal networks in this country no matter where they are."

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The agencies involved included the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), according to a statement from the United States Attorney's Office of the Northern District of Illinois.

Aside from the robbers, kidnappers and drug traffickers Patel detailed, other suspects swept up in the operation included those involved in gun trafficking, gun offenses and immigration violations, according to the U.S. attorney's statement. 

The statement described the operation as "badgeless," noting that the numerous federal agencies collaborated "under the banner of the United States flag as opposed to the shield of any agency."

U.S. Attorney Andrew S. Boutros said the operation and the collaboration it induced represented a new era of law enforcement in America.

"It is my view that to combat violence, federal law enforcement must move at the speed of violence," Boutros said in a statement. "The remarkable success of Operation New Dawn resoundingly proves that point. Chicago’s federal anti-violence apparatus united under one banner — the United States flag and not the shield, badge, banner or logo of any agency — to make their presence felt on the streets of Chicago and make it known that they are a force to be reckoned with in the battle against violence."

ATF Special Agent in Charge in Chicago Christopher Amon concurred.

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"Law enforcement has always been, and always will be, a team sport," Amon said in a statement. "The success of Operation New Dawn reflects the leadership of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the trust, commitment and collaboration among our Chicago federal law enforcement partners. Together, we made a meaningful impact by removing shooters and other violent offenders from our streets, making Chicago safer for all."

The cooperation enabled the agencies to sweep up criminals like Felipe Dejesus Gomez Ramirez, who HSI noted is a convicted murderer and illegal alien.

New Dawn operators also arrested David Collins and Tyrone Thomas, who authorities say are members of Chicago's Traveling Vice Lords criminal gang who were deeply involved in drug trafficking. Both were federally charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl.

"Operation New Dawn demonstrates the power of coordinated law enforcement efforts to address the interconnected threats of violent crime and drug trafficking," Todd C. Smith, special agent in charge of the DEA Chicago Field Division said in a statement.

"Through the Homeland Security Task Force and in partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies combined intelligence, resources and expertise to target individuals and criminal networks that threaten public safety. Reducing violent crime remains one of DEA’s top strategic priorities, and the significant drug seizures resulting from this operation underscore the close relationship between violence and drug trafficking activity. By working together to disrupt criminal organizations, remove dangerous drugs from our communities and hold offenders accountable, we are enhancing public safety while advancing our commitment to a Fentanyl Free America."

The operation, which began in earnest May 1, has so far resulted in 179 criminal defendants being charged in federal court in 140 newly-filed criminal cases. 

Twenty-four children, many of whom were kidnapped, were located and safely returned home, according to the statement.

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Cole Hauser's connection to Montana runs deeper than the "Yellowstone" franchise.

Hauser told Fox News Digital that while Taylor Sheridan's hit franchise introduced millions of viewers to Montana, his family's ties to the Treasure State stretch back nearly 140 years.

"Montana, my family has been there since 1886. So the Hauser legacy there is huge," Hauser said. "I mean, Samuel T. Hauser was the seventh governor of Montana, helped start that state. So going back there felt like a homecoming for me."

Samuel T. Hauser served as the seventh governor of the Montana Territory and was a businessman whose investments in banking, mining and railroads helped shape the territory's early development. For Hauser, stepping into the character meant filming in a place that had already been woven into his family's history long before television cameras arrived.

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Now, as the Western franchise expands into Texas with "Dutton Ranch," experts say the show's tourism boom may be expanding with it.

"Traveling to the sets of popular TV shows, movies, and even books has increased substantially over the past few years," Adam Duckworth, president and founder of Travelmation, told Fox News Digital. "We have even given this travel trend a name: set-jetting. This is when fans 'jet' to the sets of their favorite shows."

According to Duckworth, few modern television shows have influenced American travel quite like "Yellowstone."

"'Yellowstone' was one of the first shows to spark this trend," he said. "Fans would watch the Dutton family in those breathtaking landscapes and want to see them in person with their own eyes. Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas saw a boom in tourism as the show increased in popularity and next we expect that to happen in Texas thanks to the spin-off 'Dutton Ranch.'"

Sheridan's original series premiered in 2018 and steadily evolved from a cable drama into one of television's biggest franchises. Along the way, Montana itself became more than a backdrop. Endless mountain ranges, sprawling ranches and wide-open skies became as recognizable to viewers as the Dutton family itself.

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Hauser believes the landscape played an enormous role in the show's success.

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"You know, 10 years ago when we started this, it was a really kind of a grassroot show in Montana and then, you know, we grew out to the edges, Los Angeles, now New York, and now the world," Hauser told Fox News Digital.

The actor said he's witnessed the show's global reach firsthand while traveling overseas.

"We were just in Europe, and it's amazing to watch, you know, the Germans dress up as cowboys, the English," Hauser said. "I've been to Australia and New Zealand. I mean just how many people have been touched by it."

When asked why "Yellowstone" resonated with audiences around the world, Hauser credited Sheridan's storytelling and Montana itself.

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"I honestly don't know other than it's the tremendous writing and storytelling of Taylor Sheridan," Hauser said. "He created unbelievable characters and, you know, Montana is a character in its own and I think people forget how beautiful the Old West is."

That emotional attachment to place is exactly what travel advisers are seeing translate into vacation bookings.

Duckworth said fans aren't simply looking for scenic overlooks or filming locations. They want to immerse themselves in the same lifestyle they see on screen.

"Any TV show or movie that takes place in a gorgeous setting can ignite a set-jetting trend," he explained. "Fans want to feel like they are their favorite characters by visiting the exact places they are seeing on their screens."

"The more remote or luxurious the stay, the more it truly becomes a bucket-list destination," Duckworth continued. "Yes, you can do a place like Yellowstone on a budget but you can also go ultra-lux and stay at an upscale ranch where you are wined and dined and feel like you are a member of the Dutton family."

As Sheridan shifts the franchise south, Hauser said filming in Texas brought an entirely different experience.

"God, this next iteration, I mean, it has such new challenges," he said. "Obviously the landscape of Texas, the heat that was totally different, the new environment, the new characters that come in, the story."

Even with the new setting, Hauser said he and co-star Kelly Reilly wanted to preserve what fans love most about Rip and Beth.

"What stayed consistent is Beth and Rip," Hauser said. "Kelly and I were very cognizant of making sure that those two characters continue to be the same polarizing, strong, loyal characters that they've always been."

Duckworth believes Texas now stands to benefit from the same television-driven tourism Montana experienced during the height of "Yellowstone."

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"'Dutton Ranch' was mainly filmed around Northern Texas," he said. "One of the popular shooting spots was Ferris, Texas, which is about 20 miles outside Dallas. Ferris is known to be growing in popularity and I have no doubt it will quickly expand with all the extra attention on the small town."

He also pointed to Saunders Ranch in Weatherford, Texas, as another destination likely to draw devoted fans.

"Another place for 'Dutton Ranch' fans is Saunders Ranch in Weatherford, Texas," Duckworth said. "This is a real-life working ranch with a history that dates all the way back to the 1800s. Saunders Ranch is the setting for the show's Edwards Ranch, also known as Rip and Beth's property."

Travelmation travel adviser Kris Porter said she's already seeing demand shift from the Rocky Mountains toward Texas as audiences look to re-create the world Sheridan built.

"Before the Yellowstone craze, I'd gotten exactly one request for a 'dude ranch' vacation," Porter told Fox News Digital. "Now they come from the most unlikely places."

"Families who would typically pick a cruise or an all-inclusive beach resort are instead heading out West to fulfill their dreams of life on a ranch."

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Porter said today's travelers aren't looking for a rustic getaway. Instead, they're seeking luxury experiences that mirror the lifestyle portrayed in Sheridan's television universe.

"These clients do not want to do this on a budget," she explained. "They are seeking an elevated, bucket list ranch experience like they are seeing on TV."

"They are willing to pay an all-inclusive price that includes Michelin-quality food, while also learning how to ride horses and herd cattle."

For many travelers, she said, the appeal is balancing rugged adventure with upscale comfort.

"At the end of the day they want to retreat to their comfortable cabin with a nice glass of wine while staring at the stars — a pristine view that their normal, every day life does not allow."

The shift toward Texas is already becoming noticeable.

"Over the past few years we've seen an increase in bookings for these experiences in Wyoming and Montana, but with 'Dutton Ranch,' clients are now also moving south to Texas," Porter said.

She added that Texas offers one advantage Montana can't always promise.

"One strong appeal of Texas, besides the show, is the weather, which gives you much more opportunities year-round," Porter said. "Lavish spas and all-inclusive stays can be found in the Lone Star State too, so my clients are traveling to Texas for those higher-end trips with much warmer weather than Wyoming, especially in the spring months."

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