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After millions of Americans enjoy a hearty meal with family and friends on Thanksgiving, there's sure to be someone who starts to get drowsy.The post-feast nap is often blamed on turkey, which contains tryptophan — an amino acid linked to sleepiness.The truth, however, is that turkey isn't more or less sleep-inducing than chicken or beef. The real cause of the drowsy slump lies elsewhere.STOP THE CARB OVERLOAD: EXPERTS EXPOSE HIDDEN REASON BIG MEALS BACKFIRE, HOW PROTEIN FLIPS THE SCRIPT"Turkey contains the same amount of tryptophan as plenty of other meats," according to the American Council on Science and Health.The U.S.

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, has been identified as the gunman accused of shooting two National Guard members just blocks from the White House on the day before Thanksgiving, law enforcement sources told Fox News Digital.Lakanwal was taken into custody Wednesday, while authorities said both Guard members were in critical condition. Officials said the shooting is being investigated as a possible act of international terrorism.More details about Lakanwal have slowly come to light in the hours after the shooting.LIVE UPDATES: 2 NATIONAL GUARDSMEN REMAIN IN CRITICAL CONDITION AS LAWMAKERS TURN ATTENTION TO AFGHAN VISASLakanwal entered the U.S. legally in 2021

At a time of great political division, we need common ground to bring us back together. Most of us believe in miracles. A recent Gallup poll revealed that three in four Americans identify with a specific religious faith – a majority as Christians, and nearly half say that faith is very important in their lives. We can use this to unite us as a country.When we learn that someone has miraculously survived a cardiac arrest — as NFL safety Damar Hamlin did on a football field in Cincinnati in 2023, or Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., did on a baseball field

Newly released bodycam footage shows Charlotte light rail murder suspect Decarlos Brown Jr. telling officers that a "man-made material" was controlling his body months before he allegedly stabbed Iryna Zarutska to death.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released footage on Tuesday of officers responding to a welfare check concerning Brown in January. Brown called 911 himself to report that a "man-made material" had been placed inside his body and was controlling him.One officer at the scene questioned Brown, asking, "You think you got somebody inside controlling you?" Brown doubled down and said the material was placed inside him without his "permission or authorization,"

EXCLUSIVE: The Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members blocks from the White House worked with various United States government entities, including the CIA, as a member of a partner force in Afghanistan, Fox News Digital has learned.Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, entered the United States on the heels of the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 under the Biden administration. Lakanwal arrived in the U.S. a month later under "Operation Allies Welcome."TWO NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS SHOT NEAR WHITE HOUSE, AFGHAN NATIONAL SUSPECT IN CUSTODY: 'ACT OF EVIL'Intelligence sources told Fox News Digital that Lakanwal had a prior relationship

A flight departing from Atlanta was delayed Tuesday after an unruly passenger allegedly opened the jet’s emergency exit door and deployed the inflatable slide while the plane was taxiing, according to police.The incident triggered a security scare at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and prompted the Amsterdam-bound aircraft to return to the gate, where officers boarded the plane. Flight 622, operated by KLM Airlines was then canceled out of safety concerns, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.The Atlanta Police Department said the passenger, 32-year-old Johannes Van Heertum, had called 911 from inside the aircraft, claiming he saw another traveler with a weapon. Investigators said

The White House is taking aim at MS NOW correspondent Ken Dilanian over his initial reaction to Wednesday's shooting of National Guard troops in Washington D.C. Dilanian appeared during the network's breaking news coverage and was asked about the environment in D.C. since President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard earlier this year. He responded by noting how the National Guard's presence has been normalized, and it was no longer seen as controversial after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser embraced the deployment. He then pivoted to the political climate around the country. "Of course, you know, there's so much controversy happening in the United

The New England Patriots just lost a key piece of their offense as they head down the stretch run. Head coach Mike Vrabel announced Wednesday the team placed star left tackle Will Campbell, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, on IR with a knee injury. The 21-year-old was carted off the field during the third quarter of the team’s 26-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday. Campbell will be eligible to return for the team’s Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins. Vederian Lowe is expected to start in his place. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Patriots

A major new study has found a notable connection between untreated sleep apnea and an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.A team of researchers from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) studied more than 11 million veterans aged 40 and older who did not already have Parkinson’s disease.Some of them had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The researchers then tracked who went on to develop Parkinson’s over an average of nearly five years.'SOCIAL SLEEP APNEA' COULD BE RUINING YOUR WEEKEND REST, STUDY SUGGESTSThey also examined veterans who began continuous

After months of speculation, it appears official: Browns superstar Myles Garrett and two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim are dating. The couple, who have been linked since appearing together at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo in May, were shown in a video posted to social media sharing a kiss before the Browns’ 24-10 win on Sunday. The Browns’ Instagram posted a clip of Garrett mic’d up taking a picture with Kim and family before the game and captioned the post, "Myles playing on a whole other level since (Chloe Kim) been around, jus sayin."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIn

Black Friday is here, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend hundreds on big-name brands. We’ve rounded up smart swaps for the hottest brands – think headphones that rival AirPods, vacuums that clean like Dysons and slippers that look and feel as plush as Uggs. From a sleek smartwatch that'll only cost you $35 to an under-$80 stand mixer that comes with all the attachments you need for holiday baking, these under-the-radar deals get the job done without draining your wallet. Original price: $49.99Rather than opting for a FitBit or Apple Watch, the Amazfit Band 7 is a fitness tracker that offers

EXCLUSIVE: Former UFC fighter Dan Henderson officially endorsed sheriff Chad Bianco for California Governor in 2026, he told Fox News Digital. Bianco, the current police sheriff of Riverside County, is running as a Republican and led the field in an October poll by the University of California, Berkeley over Republican challenger Steve Hilton and Democrat front-runner Katie Porter. Henderson said Bianco earned his support in 2020, when the sheriff famously refused to enforce the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and mask mandates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It was kind of a blessing that he didn't shut everything down as long as

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that it intends to retry Pedro Hernandez, the man found guilty of kidnapping and murdering a 6-year-old boy decades ago. Etan Patz went missing in 1979 after he walked to his bus stop alone for the first time in New York City. He was one of the first missing children to appear on milk cartons. Hernandez confessed to the crime nearly three decades later, and was sentenced to 25 years to life after being convicted of murder in 2017. His first trial ended in a hung jury in 2015."The District Attorney has determined that the available,

A trio of migrant teenagers were charged in the fatal stabbing of a 49-year-old homeless man in Chicago over the weekend, according to officials.Wuinayker Rodriguez-Vasquez, 16, was charged as an adult with first-degree murder in connection with the incident that happened on Sunday morning, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. He appeared on Tuesday for a detention hearing, in which a judge ordered him to be held pre-trial.Two 14-year-olds were also charged — one was charged with first-degree murder and the other was charged with armed robbery. The two 14-year-olds appeared in juvenile court on Monday and were

The latest College Football Playoff rankings showed minimal movement as the college football regular season approaches its final week. One notable change from last week saw Oregon overtake Ole Miss, swapping the No. 6 and No. 7 spots. Oregon’s win over USC moved the Ducks ahead of Ole Miss during the Rebels' bye week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe other meaningful shift was Miami’s move to No. 11 in a switch with Utah after the Utes gave up 472 yards rushing in a tight win over Kansas State.There are two more rounds of rankings to be revealed, ending on Dec.

California gubernatorial candidate and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell claimed that members of the military are telling him they can be a "check" on President Donald Trump.On Don Lemon's show Monday, Swalwell discussed the controversy over a video of six Democratic lawmakers urging service members to "refuse illegal orders" from Trump.The Department of War later announced on X that it launched a formal review into allegations of misconduct against Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, for appearing in the video.DEMOCRATIC SENATOR 'NOT AWARE' IF TRUMP GAVE ANY ILLEGAL MILITARY ORDERS AMID VIDEO CONTROVERSYSwalwell argued that the Trump administration "told

The Internet Invitational put Paige Spiranac in a bad light, and she said she has received a lot of hate in the aftermath.Spiranac was part of the final group in the 48-person tournament of golf influencers and YouTubers run by Barstool Sports and Bob Does Sports. She was paired with Barstool's Frankie Borrelli and Good Good Golf's Malosi Togisala against Brad Dalke of Good Good, and Cody "Beefe" Franke and Frances Ellis from Barstool.Spiranac's squad lost the $1 million prize on the 18th hole of the final match, and many viewers considered it karma after both Spiranac and Togisala were

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Tuesday she will not seek re-election for a fourth term, ending her decade-long reign in the nation's capital.The Democrat, who previously represented the 4th ward as a member of the D.C. Council, shared the news in a video posted to social media."My fellow Washingtonians, for 10 years, you and I have worked together on an ambitious agenda to restore faith in our government and ensure that every D.C. resident gets the fair shot they deserve," Bowser said. "To keep that promise, we took big swings, keeping D.C. teams in D.C., raising enrollment and

A 26-year-old woman who was set on fire allegedly by a career criminal in Chicago is being described by friends and neighbors as a kind and hardworking individual from a close-knit, small-town family.Bethany MaGee, the victim of the horrific attack, is an avid reader who took honors classes at her high school in Indiana, a former classmate who goes by Ethan told the New York Post."She incredibly smart. Very soft spoken, very gentle, very smart," he said.A local who lives near the family in their small, tight-knit Christian community in Upland, Indiana, said the community is keeping her in their

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., appeared on MS NOW's "The Rachel Maddow Show" on Monday, where he responded to the Pentagon's announcement that it has opened a formal review into allegations of misconduct over a video calling on service members to "refuse illegal orders."On Monday, the Pentagon announced its investigation into Kelly, a retired Navy captain, and said that it may call the senator back to active duty to face court-martial proceedings or other administrative actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).When asked by Maddow about the Pentagon's investigation, Kelly said, "Well, Rachel, I said something that was pretty

The Detroit Pistons tied a mark set by two previous championship-winning teams on Monday night with a 122-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers.The Pistons matched the franchise record for consecutive wins with their 13th straight victory. The two teams to reach the mark were the 1990 and 2004 teams, both of which won a championship. One team had Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars leading the charge. The other team had Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe 2025-26 Pistons have Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren putting together solid games this year as they improved to

Editor's note: The following op-ed is adapted from author Doug DeVos's new book, "Believe! A Timeless Endorsement of American Principles" (50th Anniversary Edition), (Post Hill Press, Nov. 25, 2025).Is America on the verge of an incredible comeback? Or is America in decline? You’ve, no doubt, heard (or even asked) these questions as our country prepares for its 250th birthday next year — July 4, 2026, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It feels like everyone is asking these questions.  For the first time in recorded history, fewer than half of Americans think our best days are ahead of us. More

Christian McCaffrey faced his former Carolina Panthers team for the first time since his trade to the San Francisco 49ers in 2022.The All-Pro running back powered San Francisco to a 20-9 victory on "Monday Night Football," finding the end zone and leading both teams in total yards from scrimmage.The 49ers (8-4) are now firmly in the NFC playoff picture, while the Panthers (6-6) missed a chance to take sole possession of the NFC South lead.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWhile McCaffrey shined on the primetime stage, it was a rough night for both quarterbacks.Brock Purdy, who threw three

Guy Fieri was rushed to emergency surgery after missing a set of steps and tearing his quad muscle in half.During an interview with Fox News Digital, the Food Network star explained that he is currently in a wheelchair and using crutches." slipped down a set of steps and one foot went forward and the other foot got caught on the threshold. So, you know, it extended me out. I looked like I was probably doing the splits, but when my right leg compressed into itself the giveaway point and the doctor said he's never seen — you know, in 20

The Biden administration allegedly pressured U.S. airports to house migrants despite warnings that it could compromise safety and put travelers at risk, according to a bombshell Senate report.The 47-page document, "Flight Risk" released by the Senate Commerce Committee, alleges the White House directed the Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to find airport facilities for shelters or processing centers for migrants.According to the report, the administration instructed DOT and FAA to "inventory available facilities" at both federally owned and local airports and to "divert federal resources" to