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A new report from the Manhattan Institute found teenage girls in Washington state are being diagnosed with gender dysphoria at alarming rates. Jason Rantz (@jasonrantz) says the "ideological and political push" from doctors on kids is to blame for the surge.

🔥HOTTEST MAN IN HOLLYWOOD🔥 People's "Sexiest Man Alive" pick has everyone talking! 👀😍 Who would you vote for as the "sexiest man alive?👇Sound off in the comments.

🤖 AI GOES ROGUE Researchers demonstrated how hidden "trigger words" in Al commands could cause a robot to target humans. To combat the risks, computer scientists at Binghamton University say they have developed a defense system that helps robots identify dangerous commands before acting on them.

"I love my freedoms, I love my country, and we fought for it." - A veteran in Texas gets emotional explaining why he's fighting to keep his state red with the midterms just days away. Liz Peek (@lizpeek) says the Republicans have a chance to defy the polls and shock Democrats on Election Day.

"If you don't like it now, imagine what $50T in additional spending will do to inflation." - Former Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender shared his message for voters who say they're upset about the economy. 👇How do you feel about the current state of the economy?

"I've always been fascinated with the Congo Basin. It was incredible. The Ba'Aka tribe were amazing. They brought us in, took us under their wing and it was such a privilege to learn their way of life." Extreme adventurer recaps his nearly 500-mile kayak journey through the Congo Basin. Would you take a trip like this?

🚗 GEN Z DELAYS DRIVING A growing number of young Americans are putting off getting their driver's licenses. Why are they skipping this right of passage? 👇TELL US: At what age did you get your license?

"The president has an obligation to defend U.S. spaces as well as we possibly can." - Retired Four-Star General Jack Keane (@gen_jackkeane) reacts to Ukraine claims that they are waiting for U.S. defense support. Ukraine President Zelenskyy says his country has been waiting for "nearly a month" for the U.S. to sign off on crucial missile interceptors.

"Traditional democratic groups are leaving El-Sayed." - Bret Baier on the Senate race in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed (D) and Mike Rogers (R). Fox News polling shows El-Sayed is leading Rogers by just 1 point. Bret Baier (@BretBaier) says that's because voters are moving right! 👇Do you think EL-Sayed's far-left policies are driving away more moderate Democrats?

🤖💰 IS AI POWERING YOUR RETIREMENT? The Al boom is delivering a major boost to public pension funds. Darren Botelho (@DarrenBotelho) breaks down the numbers! 📈TELL US: Is the Al boom a long-term opportunity or a bubble waiting to burst?

🚨 ANTHROPIC'S IPO MOVES The company behind Claude has officially taken its first step toward going public. This move isn't just a big milestone for Anthropic. It's a massive test for Wall Street! 💰TELL US: Will you invest in Anthropic when it goes public?

WILL MELANIA TRUMP GO TO UKRAINE? First Lady Melania Trump hinted at a possible visit to Ukraine after helping broker a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Leshky. Her Exclusive Senior Advisor, Marc Beckman, (@MarcBeckman) says the ceasefire plan includes "everything from demining, to bringing in medical attention and beyond."

"Minnesota is going 100mph in the wrong direction under single party rule." - Minnesota Senate Candidate Michele Tafoya (R) Fox Power Rankings put Republican Michele Tafoya just 4 points behind Democrat Peggy Flanagan. Is Minnesota is ready for their first Republican Senator in 25 years?

"He is the personification of 'to retire is to expire.' He never wants to expire!" - Lara Trump (@LaraLeaTrump) says the president is hitting the ground running on his multi-state blitz, with the midterms less than two weeks away.

"I always pull for the National League" - 2-time World Series Champion Keith Hernandez will be rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers as they face the Tampa Bay Rays in the Fall Classic. Game 1 begins TONIGHT at 8PM on FOX!⚾️ 👇Tell us who you're rooting for in the comments!

🚜🤖The future of farming is high-tech! From drones to GPS and automation, Alabama cotton farmers are turning to technology to stay competitive in a tough global market. Ashley Webster shows us what farmers are doing at a cotton farm in Meridianville, Alabama! 💡How is your industry integrating tech to stay ahead of global competition? Let us know in the comments!

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💸Has tipping culture gone too far? The debate over out-of-control tipping has been reignited after a man was asked to tip 18% at an airport self-checkout kiosk! TELL US: What's the most outrageous place you've been asked to tip?

"I don't mind when a kid is crying with me. I just want my flight on time!" Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) weighs in on JetBlue's new child-free flights as part of an adults-only vacation package. Duffy is a father of 9, and he says it's good for children to travel with their parents. TELL US: How do you feel about kid-free flights?👇✈️