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Patriots owner Robert Kraft opens up on Trump attending Super Bowl LIX, Tom Brady calling the game

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, and his old friend President Donald Trump will be there too.

Kraft gave his thoughts on Trump becoming the first sitting president to attend the big game in an interview with Fox News Digital.

“It just shows you that maybe the NFL and the Super Bowl are important if we got the president of the United States coming as a guest,” Kraft said.

Kraft said he donated to Trump in the past during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” in October. The owner, who has an estimated $11.8 billion net worth, said he first met Trump in the 1990s.

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Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)

“Donald Trump became a social friend in the early ‘90s, when I was going down to Florida. And then when my wife … died 13 years ago, he was one of four or five people who reached out to me and was really, really nice,” Kraft said.

“The only donation I ever gave to him was he called me when he got elected, and I made a strong donation to his inauguration. I couldn’t believe it. It was like having someone who was a drunk fraternity brother become president of the United States.”

However, the owner said he distanced himself from Trump after the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

“I will say this,” Kraft said. “I was very upset (with) what happened Jan. 6. And I haven’t talked to [Trump] since then.”

The Patriots have gone to other lengths to distance themselves as a franchise from the former president as well.

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Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks during a halftime ceremony as Patriots President Jonathan Kraft and Patriots owner Robert Kraft react at Gillette Stadium Sept. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

In May 2021, the team and Kraft denied allegations he and Trump attempted to pay a U.S. senator money to drop an investigation into a cheating scandal involving the team, according to a report by ESPN.

The report alleged Trump met with Sen. Arlen Specter in 2008 and offered him “money in Palm Beach” if he dropped his investigation into the Spygate scandal, after which the Patriots were disciplined by the NFL for filming a rival team’s coaching signals.

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Trump had not started his political career at the time and was well known as the star of “The Apprentice.” ESPN says Trump was acting on behalf of Kraft, a claim those close to the former president and the team deny.

“Mr Kraft is not aware of any involvement of Trump on this topic, and he did not have any other engagement with Specter or his staff,” a team spokesperson told ESPN.

A mutual friend of Trump and Kraft will be at the Super Bowl as well, but for work-related reasons.

Tom Brady will be broadcasting his first Super Bowl as the color commentator for Fox’s broadcast of the game, capping the former quarterback’s first season in the booth.

Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft, center, as Patriots President Jonathan Kraft, left, looks on during halftime ceremonies to honor Brady at a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Patriots Sept. 10, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Kraft praised Brady’s broadcasting skills in an interview with Fox News Digital.

“I think the way he has presented the nuances of the game, things that fans would never see, is truly special and unique, and Fox was brilliant to attract him,” Kraft said.

Brady previously received praise for his broadcasting during a crucial moment of the Washington Commanders’ NFC divisional-round victory over the Detroit Lions Jan. 18.

The Commanders were up three points with under 14:30 to play. They decided to go for it on 4th and 2 from the Lions’ 5-yard line. A stop for the Lions and they would have gotten the ball back with ample time to either tie the game or take the lead.

Brady noticed something wrong about the Lions’ defense as the Commanders broke their huddle.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before an AFC wild-card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. (Rich Barnes/USA Today Sports)

“Need a timeout, 12 on the field, timeout,” Brady said. “Timeout! Timeout! Nope. Nope. Oh no! What are they doing?”

The Lions were penalized for having 12 men on the field. The penalty gave the Commanders a new set of downs. Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. found the end zone two plays later and put Washington up 38-28. The Commanders won the game 45-28.

Brady received praise on social media for pointing out the Lions’ illegal defense.

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Jackson Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. He previously worked for ESPN and Business Insider. Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.

February 8, 2025
Kamala Harris receives icy reaction at Lakers game while fans call out unimpressive seats

Former Vice President Kamala Harris was spotted at a Los Angeles Lakers game this week and appeared to receive a rather icy reaction from fans in attendance on Thursday night.

Videos shared on social media showed Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, walking to their seats at the Crypto.com Arena for Thursday’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

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Social media users pointed out Harris’ seats, which appeared several rows up from the court, and the overall lack of reception as Harris and Emhoff made their way up.

Comedian Jeff Dye, who was in attendance, shared a video of Harris’ and Emhoff’s seats.

“Kamala Harris is at the Lakers Warriors game in like row 58. Should’ve saved some of that money. @KamalaHarris @DouglasEmhoff,” he said in a post shared on X. “lol. What a world.”

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“Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff arrive at the Lakers game. Pretty much nobody cared,” one user wrote on X.

Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Douglas Emhoff attend an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

“Crowd is completely unfazed,” another commented.

“The crowd’s unenthusiastic response says it all,” one post read.

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Following Harris’ failed campaign, speculation about the former vice president’s future in politics has linked her to a possible California gubernatorial bid in 2026.

Prior to Thursday’s NBA game, Harris visited areas damaged by the Palisades wildfires and spoke with displaced residents at a Red Cross shelter.

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That same day, when speaking with reporters, Harris appeared to dodge the rumors about her future political endeavors.

Pacific Palisades, CA, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Former Vice President Kamala Harris tours a damaged neighborhood with LA County officials. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

“I have been home for two weeks and three days,” Harris said. “My plans are to be in touch with my community, to be in touch with the leaders and figure out what I can do to support them.”

When pressed further, Harris responded that she “would be here no matter what office I hold, because it is the right thing to do.”

Fox News Digital’s Rachel Wolf contributed to this report.

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February 8, 2025
Super Bowl 2025: Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Martha Stewart steal the show in big game day ads

Singer Seal tells Fox News Digital he was happy to be a part of the Super Bowl commercial for Mountain Dew because it made people smile and made his kids think he’s cool.

Super Bowl LIX is coming up and audiences are gearing up for a great game.

In addition to the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, audiences are looking forward to seeing the commercials airing during the game, which usually star big-name celebrities.

This year promises the return of some of last year’s most iconic commercials, as well as some unlikely duos coming together.

Here are some of the most highly anticipated ads featuring Hollywood’s biggest stars.

McConaughey, Stewart and Affleck are some of the big stars featured in Super Bowl ads this year. (YouTube / Fox News)

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Dunkin’ Donuts featuring Ben and Casey Affleck and Jeremy Strong

The DunKings are back, for a new Super Bowl commercial.

A teaser trailer, which aired during the Grammy Awards, showed Ben Affleck starring in yet another commercial for Dunkin’ Donuts, this time recruiting two more famous Bostonians, his brother Casey Affleck and Jeremy Strong.

In the teaser trailer, Ben and Casey can be seen wearing bright orange sweaters with Dunkin’ Donuts patches sewn on, with Casey even sporting a bright pink hat and orange sunglasses. The ad starts with Ben pounding on Strong’s dressing room door, with Casey telling him, “Jeremy is a method actor! He will come out when he is ready!”

Further poking fun at Strong’s reputation for having an intense preparation process, Casey explains that Strong is “doing research,” to which Ben replies, “I never did no research on nothin’! Look where I’m at!” After arguing, the two barge into the dressing room, only to find Strong soaking in a Dunkin’ branded barrel full of coffee grounds.

Ben and Casey Affleck are starring together in a new Dunkin’ Donuts commercial for the Super Bowl. (Dunkin’ Donuts YouTube)

“We’re doing a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, right?” Strong replies confidently, still smothered in coffee. “I’m just trying to find the character. I think I found a way in. You’re from Boston, I’m from Boston. Dunkin’ is Boston. Boston is Paul Revere. One if by land, two if by sea. Red coats are coming.”

After Strong shares that he would “be ready in like three hours,” Casey quietly whispers to Ben that he “should have paid for Matt,” referring to Matt Damon, who starred alongside Ben in the ad for Dunkin’ Donuts last year.

The words “Suit up, America” and “Feb. 9, 2025” then flash on the screen.

Uber Eats featuring Martha Stewart, Matthew McConaughey and Greta Gerwig

McConaughey and Stewart star together in an Uber Eats commercial. (Uber Eats YouTube / Fox News)

Another set of Super Bowl commercials for Uber Eats have been released ahead of the big game, all starring Matthew McConaughey with different celebrities.

In the first ad, McConaughey and Martha Stewart are in the kitchen together as she is chopping vegetables for a salad. “So, tell me about your salad, Martha,” he says in the clip, to which Stewart responds, “Well, it’s a Caesar salad.”

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McConaughey then goes on to point out she’s making the salad, “in a bowl,” eliciting a simple, “Obviously” from Stewart. He then added, “I know what you’re up to. This is a super bowl,” and was met with confusion from Stewart.

“Well, a super bowl is at Caesars to help you sell your Caesars during the Super Bowl, is it not?” McConaughey said, making references to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, where the big game will be played.

An annoyed Stewart then responds, “I just want to focus on my salad,” a nod to her iconic 2002 interview on CBS News’ “The Early Show,” where she said the same sentence when the interviewer tried to ask questions about her insider trading scandal during a cooking segment.

McConaughey also stars in a series of other ads for Uber Eats in various forms. In one ad, he can be heard leaving multiple voicemails pitching films to director Greta Gerwig.

In another, McConaughey details his conspiracy theory that football was invented to sell food. The ad features many big stars, including Kevin Bacon, Stewart and Charli XCX. In the end, it turns out the whole thing was him making a pitch to Gerwig.

HexClad featuring Gordon Ramsay and Pete Davidson

Gordon Ramsay and Pete Davidson star together in a new commercial for HexClad. (HexClad YouTube Channel / Fox News)

Gordon Ramsay and Pete Davidson came together to star in the Super Bowl ad for HexClad, which is the first cookware brand to air a commercial during the big game.

In the ad, the celebrity chef is brought to Area 51, where he is tasked with preparing a meal for a newly-discovered alien species. While there, he comes into contact with a number of aliens, one of whom is attempting to make Ramsay’s signature dish, a beef wellington.

After learning about the technologically advanced HexClad pans, which he is told were “developed using materials from an alien spacecraft” and were leaked to the public eight years ago, he finds out the alien he is cooking for is actually Davidson.

When a shocked Ramsay asks, “You’re an alien?” Davidson replies with, “All famous people are aliens.” Still confused, Ramsay points out that he is famous and not an alien, Davidson quips, “I meant like really famous people.” A confused alien then asks Davidson, “Who is this guy?” further poking fun at Ramsay.

“We had a small list, and Gordon was the one who was like, ‘I want Pete Davidson,’” HexClad co-founder and CEO Danny Winer told The Hollywood Reporter. “It wasn’t a hard sell … Pete was a gem, and the two of them on the set, I mean, the only time there was a second take, it was when they were cracking each other up. There was great chemistry.”

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Mountain Dew featuring Seal and Becky G

Seal stars as an actual seal in a new Mountain Dew ad for the Super Bowl. (Mountain Dew YouTube / Fox News)

Singers Becky G and Seal star in a new Super Bowl commercial for Mountain Dew, highlighting the Baja Blast flavor, which has hints of tropical lime flavoring.

The ad starts with Becky G standing in her kitchen, when all of a sudden, the Mountain Dude slides across her center island with a bottle of the Mountain Dew Baja Blast. As soon as the singer takes a sip, she and the Mountain Dude are transported onto a boat in the middle of “Baja Beach.”

After landing in the boat, Becky G and the Dude come across a rock covered in seals singing a cover of the song “Kiss from a Rose,” starting off with replacing “ba-ya-ya, ba-da-da-da-da-da, ba-ya-ya,” with “baja, baja, baja, baja.” It is soon revealed that the lead singer is in fact, Grammy Award-winning singer, Seal, with his face superimposed on a seal’s body.

In the rhythm of the song, he continues to sing, “Baby, I compare it to a kiss from a lime, on the bay. Ooh, the more I think of it, it’s strange I’m a seal, yeah. My flippers can’t hold Mountain Dew, what a shame,” as a bottle of Mountain Dew slips onto the rock between his flippers. “There is so much a seal can tell you, so much he can say. Dew remains, my power, my pleasure, my flame.”

As he wrapped up his song, two Orcas jumped out of the ocean in sync on either side of him, as a volcano erupted behind him, giving his song the cinematic ending it deserved.

Following the performance, the camera pans back to the boat and a shocked Becky G, who definitively says “this is the weirdest thing I’ve ever seen.” The camera then zooms out to show Seal, now in his human body, sitting with his legs crossed and drinking a bottle of Mountain Dew. “Good-looking seal,” he says.

“I think Mountain Dew is synonymous with the Super Bowl,” he told Fox News Digital. “The history that those two guys have had together speaks for itself, and so when I got the opportunity to be a part of that, it’s obviously something I jumped at, and I’m so happy I did it, cause it’s put a smile on people’s faces and it’s made people laugh. And it’s made me cool to my kids.”

Häagen-Dazs featuring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Ludacris

Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Ludacris star together in a Super Bowl commercial for HÄAGEN-DAZS. (HÄAGEN-DAZS US YouTube. / Fox News)

The cast of “The Fast and the Furious” had a mini reunion when filming the Super Bowl commercial for Häagen-Dazs ice cream.

In the commercial, Vin Diesel can be seen speeding down a canyon with views of the ocean on one side and his co-star, Michelle Rodriguez, in the passenger seat. As Diesel speeds up, Rodriguez pulls out a chocolate-covered Häagen-Dazs ice cream bar, and smiles as she bites into it.

In the next clip, Diesel has slowed down the car as the two of them each enjoy an ice cream bar, smile at each other and take in the scenic views surrounding them.

The two of them are soon joined by Ludacris, who pulls up beside them in a Jeep, and asks, “What happened to fast life?” Diesel just smiles and responds, with a Häagen-Dazs in his hand, “Not today.” A shocked Ludacris shouts, “What? Are y’all kidding me?” as he drives away.

Diesel then turns up the music as the words “NOT SO FAST, NOT SO FURIOUS,” flash on the screen.

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Squarespace featuring Barry Keoghan

Keoghan stars in a new Super Bowl commercial for the website building company Squarespace. (Squarespace YouTube / Fox News)

In a new Super Bowl ad for the website building company, Squarespace, Barry Keoghan returns to his home country of Ireland to tell everyone how the website can make their lives easier.

The ad sees Keoghan riding around the countryside on a donkey, with multiple laptops in tow. Throughout the commercial, he encounters many individuals either doing chores or engaging in a hobby, including playing an instrument, shepherding sheep or making horseshoes.

As he passes them, Keoghan throws a laptop, with the tab open on a website with more information on what they were doing, as he continues to preach about the benefits of Squarespace.

The commercial concludes with Keoghan riding off a cliff with his donkey as it continues to walk in thin air. The “Saltburn” actor then explained, “Making real what did be wanting to be, and now does be!” and the words, “A website makes it real” then flashed on the screen.

Keoghan’s appearance in the ad and his character’s dialogue was a callback to his role in the critically acclaimed film, “The Banshees of Inisherin,” which was also filmed in Ireland and also featured a donkey as his co-star.

NerdWallet featuring Kieran Culkin

Kieran Culkin voices a genius whale in a new NerdWallet commercial for the Super Bowl. (NerdWallet YouTube / Fox News)

Academy Award-nominated actor, Kieran Culkin, is the voice behind NerdWallet’s latest mascot – the genius whale.

In a new commercial for the personal finance company, Culkin voices a beluga whale. At the start of the commercial, viewers meet a man on a boat in what appears to be a whale-watching trip, taking pictures of the ocean, as a voice in the background announces that “the beluga whale has the IQ of a human genius.”

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Soon after, the man drops his phone into the ocean, but it’s luckily picked up by Culkin’s genius beluga. The whale then begins to tell the stunned man about the financial benefits of using NerdWallet, while also joking around with the man about being a genius.

The whale then swims away without giving the man his phone back, as the words “Letting NerdWallet do the work for you is genius,” flash onto the screen.

“I never expected to be a whale here, but here it is!” Culkin told People earlier this week. “I showed my wife it to see what you think, and she actually laughed really hard.”

TurboTax featuring Issa Rae

Issa Rae stars in a new ad for TurboTax, set to premiere during the Super Bowl. (TurbaTax YouTube / Fox News)

“Insecure” star Issa Rae can now cross starring in a Super Bowl commercial off her list.

TurboTax released a 16-second teaser trailer of their commercial for their “done-for-you” tax prep solutions, which is scheduled to air during the big game.

In the teaser, the actress can be seen carrying a box labeled “TAXES,” full of receipts, which were flying away in the wind. Rae then looks into the camera and says, “It’s 2025! This is taxes?” as the wind blows a piece of paper onto her face.

The words “A better way is coming. 2.9.25” then appear on the screen.

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February 8, 2025
Mavericks GM getting boost in security for first home game since Luka Dončić trade after death threats: report

The Dallas Mavericks will play their first home game since the organization traded Luka Dončić Saturday, and general manager Nico Harrison will be on alert.

The trade took the entire sports world by surprise, and Mavs fans have made their displeasure known.

The anger is understandable. A 25-year-old global superstar who led the NBA in scoring last year and helped the Mavs to an NBA Finals appearance was traded away.

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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić on the bench during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at the American Airlines Center in Dallas Jan. 27, 2025. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Images)

Protests took place outside American Airlines Center Sunday, with one group of fans even bringing a casket to signify their fandom dying.

But other fans have apparently taken it to an unacceptable level and have made death threats against Harrison.

According to ESPN, that has led to “beefed up” security for Harrison for Saturday’s game.

“This is a heartbroken fan base. There have been some very unfortunate developments regarding that anger. Nico Harrison has been subjected to death threats. There have been racial epithets included in some of those. Certainly, security is going to be beefed up. There will be protests outside the arena,” Tim McMahon said on Friday.

“Nico Harrison is not going to be in his normal seat. There’s no reason to subject him to that kind of security risk. That has been an unfortunate part of this storyline. Obviously, the fans’ anger, they have every right to feel like they got a generational superstar ripped away from them, but, certainly, lines have been crossed.”

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić poses for photos with general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick at UCLA Health Training Center. (Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images)

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Harrison cited defense as a primary reason for the trade, while also noting the risk Dončić, eligible for a $345 million contract, could have left the team next year.

“We really feel like we got ahead of what was going to be a tumultuous summer, him being eligible for the supermax and also a year away from him being able to opt out of any contract,” Harrison said earlier this week. “And so we really felt like we got out in front of that. We know teams, they’ve had it out there, teams have been loading up to try to sign him once that comes available.”

The Lakers acquired Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris, while the Mavericks got Anthony Davis, Max Christie and Los Angeles’ 2029 first-round pick. To complete the deal, the Utah Jazz acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round picks.

In the Mavs’ first game without Dončić, they lost by over 40 points, but neither Kyrie Irving nor Davis played.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Dončić speaks during an introductory press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Dallas will host the Houston Rockets at 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

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February 7, 2025
NHL announcer cracks tariff joke while calling game for Canada-based team

Even Canada-based NHL teams aren’t safe from feeling the brunt of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the country.

Mere hours after Trump’s executive order to impose tariffs on Canada, both Ottawa Senators and Toronto Raptors fans booed the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

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Vancouver Canucks fans did the same on Sunday night against the Detroit Red Wings, but there was more to be had.

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The Canadian flag is displayed during the Stanley Cup playoff game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on May 18, 2024, in Edmonton, Canada. (Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)

During the first period, Vancouver defenseman Derek Forbot was assessed a two-minute penalty for interference. That prompted longtime Canucks announcer John Shorthourse to facetiously say that the penalty would actually be 25% longer.

“This will actually be a two-and-a-half minute power play for the Detroit Red Wings, due to the 25% tariff that has been imposed on penalties to Canadian-based teams,” Shorthouse said.

Vancouver was able to kill the penalty, with the ending of the first period benefiting them.

Vancouver tied the game midway through the third after newcomer Filip Chytil scored, but Detroit would win, 3-2, in overtime.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the Liberal party caucus meeting in Ottawa, Canada, on Dec. 16, 2024. (Reuters/Blair Gable/File Photo)

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Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke via phone on Monday, hours before additional 25% tariffs were to take effect on Canadian goods coming into the United States. In a post on X, Trudeau said Canada will implement a $1.3 billion border plan and appoint a fentanyl czar.

Trump has long said Canada and Mexico have failed to do enough to prevent the flow of illegal migrants and drugs, particularly fentanyl, from those nations into the U.S. In addition, Trump claims the U.S. has subsidized Canada to the tune of $200 billion annually.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaks during a Liberal Party fundraiser in Ottawa, June 10, 2024. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Trump had promised to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian and Mexican goods, as well as a 10% tariff on Canadian energy and a 10% tariff on all goods entering the U.S. from China. The tariffs on China were set to go into effect Tuesday at midnight.

Fox News’ Louis Casano contributed to this report.

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February 4, 2025
Cybercriminals’ sneaky game plan to take advantage of Super Bowl fans

Super Bowl LIX is set to take place this Sunday at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and is expected to draw a record-breaking audience of 116.8 million viewers. While this massive event generates excitement, it also attracts cybercriminals looking to exploit unsuspecting fans. Here are four common ways hackers target football fans leading up to the big game.

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An American flag on the football field (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Scam tactic #1: Mobile phishing and payment app scams

Cybercriminals will try to exploit the Super Bowl’s reliance on digital ticketing and mobile apps. Fans may receive text messages or social media alerts that appear to be from official payment apps, urging them to “confirm” their information for last-minute ticket upgrades or exclusive merchandise deals. These phishing attempts could lead to fake websites designed to steal banking details.

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Scam tactic #2: Pay-to-play scams

Scammers create fake “exclusive raffles” or contests, claiming fans have a chance to win VIP tickets or unique experiences if they pay a small entry fee. These scams often rely on urgency and the fear of missing out. The Better Business Bureau has warned about fraudulent sports betting apps encouraging users to place “guaranteed bets on upcoming games.”

Referee holding official NFL football (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Scam tactic #3: Unauthorized ticket resellers

Scoring last-minute Super Bowl tickets can feel like a victory until you find out they are fake. Sketchy ticket resellers flood search results and social media with deals that seem too good to be true. Online ticket fraud is becoming increasingly common. While some tickets may be legitimate, many are not, with fans spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars for nothing.

Scammers often utilize automation and artificial intelligence to identify and target potential victims based on the language used in their posts. For instance, scammers search for popular buzzwords and hashtags that people use when looking to buy tickets, such as #SuperBowl, #SuperBowlTickets or #LookingForTickets. They then respond to these posts with messages that contain links to other platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram or Cash App, where they attempt to finalize fraudulent deals.

Super Bowl hashtags on social media (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Scam tactic #4: Social media scams

If a social media ad is offering free NFL tickets or merchandise, there is a catch. These scams appear everywhere, promising fans exclusive giveaways if they cover a small shipping fee or provide personal details. The posts look official, sometimes even using fake endorsements from players or teams, making them easy to fall for.

Scammers also use cross-platform operations to evade detection and bans by social media platforms. They will identify and initiate communications with you on one social media platform before requesting you switch to another. This is likely an attempt to prevent one social media platform from gaining full insight into fraudulent activity and banning accounts.

The moment you enter your information or payment details, you have handed cybercriminals access to your bank account. And those free tickets or jerseys never arrive. Scammers rely on the excitement of game day to push people into acting without thinking. The truth is simple. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Scam tactic #5: Offering massive discounts

Finally, scammers may offer massive discounts for Super Bowl tickets to entice you to buy quickly. They may state they just want to sell the tickets “last minute” to justify large, attractive discounts, such as 50% off or more. They may also claim to have a personal or professional reason for not being able to attend the event, such as a family emergency or a work conflict. Scammers often use these excuses to pressure victims into making hasty decisions and transferring money without verifying the tickets.

Illustration of a hacker at work (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Safeguarding your Super Bowl experience from cyber threats

While scammers will try to prey on Super Bowl fans, you are not completely helpless. Dave Lewis, Global Advisory CISO at 1Password, shared some tips on staying safe leading up to the games. These are not complicated strategies, just simple cybersecurity practices that are easy to follow.

1) Buy tickets from trusted sources: Only purchase from official sites/apps and other reputable channels. Double-check URLs to avoid lookalike sites (which are designed to mimic legitimate event pages). Platforms like Facebook Marketplace, Eventbrite and Nextdoor are also hot spots for scams, so be cautious of sellers “requiring a deposit” through peer-to-peer financial apps like Cash App, Venmo or Zelle.

2) Watch out for event-related phishing attacks: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Cybercriminals often time their phishing attacks around large events like the Super Bowl, offering fake discount tickets, VIP experiences, free food vouchers, etc. Always verify offers through the event’s official website or app and never agree to anything over the phone. Double-check the sender’s email address and hover over links before clicking to ensure they lead to legitimate event sites.

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have 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. Get my picks for the best 2025 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices.

3) Keep your phone software and apps updated: Regularly update your device’s operating system (i.e., iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, others). “While constant notifications can be an annoyance at the moment, these updates are essential for keeping your devices secure,” Lewis said. If you’re not sure how to get started, check out this extensive guide on how to update all your devices.

4) Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA): Create complex passwords for all your accounts, especially those related to ticket purchases or event information. Use a password manager to generate and store these securely. Enable 2FA wherever possible, particularly for email and payment accounts. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your phone, in addition to your password. For the Super Bowl, this is especially crucial for any official NFL or ticketing apps you might be using.

5) Be wary of QR codes: While convenient, QR codes can be exploited by hackers for malicious purposes. Only scan QR codes from trusted sources, such as the official event organizer. If unsure, check for signs of tampering, like stickers placed over legitimate codes or poor print quality. When in doubt, don’t scan it. As a precaution, always keep your antivirus software running to prevent malware infections from scanning a scam QR code. If you don’t have antivirus software, check out my top recommendations here.

6) Beware of scammers using social engineering techniques: For example, they may encourage you to transfer money immediately as they allegedly have other prospective buyers. They may also use emotional appeals, such as sympathy, guilt or urgency, to manipulate you into making a decision. Scammers often use these tactics to pressure victims into paying before verifying the tickets.

7) Be wary of individuals showing receipts or proof of purchase: This is not a guarantee that an individual is in possession of a ticket, and it can be easily faked. Scammers can use fake receipts to convince victims that they bought the tickets from legitimate sources, such as Ticketmaster, StubHub or SeatGeek.

8) Exercise caution when interacting with individuals asking for you to “name your price” or are selling below ticket value: This may be a sign that they are trying to lure you into a scam with a too-good-to-be-true offer. Scammers often use this strategy to attract victims who are looking for cheap or affordable tickets.

9) Be cautious when interacting with people claiming to sell tickets on behalf of a friend or family member: This may provide an excuse for scammers using compromised bank accounts with the account holder’s name different from the social media account being used. Scammers often use this pretext to explain the discrepancy between the names on the accounts.

10) Review the account’s recent history: Some scammers may claim to be selling tickets to multiple high-profile events, such as sports games, music concerts and conferences at one time. This may indicate that they are running a large-scale scam operation and are not genuine sellers. Scammers often post multiple ads for different events on the same or different platforms, using the same or similar images and descriptions.

11) Exercise caution and validate ownership: Do this even when purchasing items from friends or friends of friends on social media. A family member or friend’s account can be compromised and used by a scammer. Friends of the victim can vouch for the account user as a legitimate seller, not realizing the account had been hacked.

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Kurt’s key takeaway

Scammers are always looking for new ways to take advantage of football fans, especially during major events like the Super Bowl. Whether it is fake ticket sales, phishing scams or bogus giveaways, the risks are real. You can easily avoid becoming a victim of these types of attacks by staying vigilant and being cautious of emails and links that ask for personal information.

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February 4, 2025
Super Bowl 2025: What this year’s game meal with cost

FOX Business’ Kelly Saberi has the details on ‘The Big Money Show.’

Wells Fargo economists said navigating the supermarket for the Super Bowl food will be a challenge, as game-day food pricing will fluctuate like a “seesaw.” Some fan favorites will cost as much as 12% more compared with last year, while others will see significant price decreases.

A menu of food and drinks for 10 people is estimated to cost just over $139, Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist Michael Swanson said in a recent report. It’s in line with the same price paid in 2024, which was only about 10 cents more.

“Consumers are faced with the new challenge of becoming ‘food fluent’ given ongoing price fluctuation,” the report said. The reason for this is that some categories can grow supply much faster, like field vegetables versus avocados, which take years to expand. Secondly, some categories just have strong consumer demand, according to Swanson.

A menu of food and drinks for 10 people is estimated to cost just over $139, Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist Michael Swanson said in a recent report. (Scott Suchman for The Washington Post / Getty Images)

“Unlike the last four years, there are both food prices that are falling as well as rising,” Swanson told FOX Business. “The option the last couple of years were whether they went up a lot or a little.”

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He said that there are “important categories that are noticeably lower than last year.” For instance, he referenced categories like frozen pizza, which saw its price decline year over year.

“That speaks to a competitive supply taking advantage of good harvests for crops,” Swanson said.

But this seesawing means that consumers will have choices that can save them money. For instance, Swanson noted that consumer demand drove up costs for things like avocados and chicken wings, but consumers can use shrimp tacos for savings with lower prices than a year ago.

If saving money this year is top of mind, Swanson said this year’s Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute pricing chart identifies what to avoid.

Chart showing food price differences from last year. (Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute )

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Vegetables:

Certain vegetables like broccoli saw costs fall 7.2% compared with 2024. But cherry tomatoes are up 11.9% compared with this time last year.

Avocados:

Fresh avocado prices are up 11.5% compared with a year ago. Prepared guacamole dip is up only 1.5% over the same period. Making guacamole from scratch, despite the rise in avocados, will be cost-effective, according to Wells Fargo.

Avocados are seen in a grocery market in New York. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images / Getty Images)

Chicken Wings:

Chicken wing prices are up 7.2% versus last year.

Shrimp:

Whole frozen shrimp have come down 4% compared with last year.

Snacks

The costs for tortilla and potato chips are down, with the total cost of chips and guacamole dip two cents higher than in 2024.

Beverage

Beer and wine prices are up 2% compared with last year. Consumers who are opting for soda should grab two-liter bottles versus 12-ounce cans.

February 4, 2025
Vance: US air traffic control systems antiquated, looks like video game

Vice President JD Vance sits down with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the tragic Washington, DC plane crash, Democratic obstruction in the Senate, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vow to battle Trumps agenda and more.

Vice President JD Vance said the United States’ air traffic control (ATC) systems are outdated and must be upgraded following the rise in close calls in recent years and the two deadly air tragedies that struck the U.S. in the past week.

During an exclusive interview with FOX News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” host Maria Bartiromo asked the vice president what could be done about the shortage of air traffic controllers as well as the use of traffic management systems that are decades-old while America’s allies utilize more modern technology.

Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo in an interview that appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures.” (Fox Business / FOXBusiness)

“The software point is really important, though, because we know if you look at these old, antiquated air traffic control systems, it really does look like a video game. It’s 30 years old. We’ve got better software,” Vance said. “We need a federal government that’s more responsive to the technology that’s out there. And I really do think that with President Trump’s leadership, we’re going to have those near-misses and those almost terrible tragedies – those are going to come down, which means our aviation system is going to be much safer.”

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The vice president’s statements come after two aviation disasters happened in the U.S., including the collision of a military Black Hawk helicopter with an American Airlines jet in Washington, D.C., last week. A private plane also plummeted out of the sky in Pennsylvania on Friday.

Emergency response units search the crash site of the American Airlines plane on the Potomac River after the plane crashed on approach to Reagan National Airport on Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images / Getty Images)

A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in September warned that the FAA urgently needed to upgrade its ATC systems, pointing out that the year before, the GAO flagged that 51 of the FAA’s 138 systems are “unsustainable.”

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“Over half of these unsustainable systems are especially concerning, but FAA has been slow to modernize,” the GAO report states. “Some system modernization projects won’t be complete for another 10-13 years. FAA also doesn’t have plans to modernize other systems in need—3 of which are at least 30 years old.”

The Trump administration, which has been in office for two weeks, has vowed to make the necessary upgrades to the systems.

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Newly confirmed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told “Fox News Sunday” host Shannon Bream over the weekend that America’s skies remain the safest in the world, but he also said major changes could be made to improve the FAA’s systems.

“We have the safest skies in the whole world. Traveling by air is the safest mode of transportation,” Duffy said. “It’s not just air traffic controllers, but we do have technologies on airplanes to keep them separated. So, yeah, no, this is the safest system.”

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Duffy went on to say that the U.S. system “does need to be upgraded.” He also noted an outage of the FAA’s pilot warning system, the “Notice to Air Mission” or NOTAM system, on Saturday night, calling it “antiquated.”

FOX News Digital’s Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.

February 3, 2025
Super Bowl LIX: What to know about the game

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Super Bowl LIX will put a cap on an incredible 2024 season that featured a ton of different storylines, beginning with the offseason acquisition that set fans up for the championship.

Saquon Barkley left the New York Giants and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles to bolster the offense and give them the firepower they needed to propel them to an NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders. The Eagles are set for a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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The Chiefs powered through an offseason of tumult, and it started right after the Super Bowl during their parade. A shooting at the parade left one dead and shook up players and fans alike. Separately, the organization saw a handful of players have run-ins with law enforcement, including wide receiver Rashee Rice.

With the pressure back on Kansas City, the Chiefs still managed to find themselves going for NFL history.

Here’s what NFL fans need to know about the game.

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When is Super Bowl LIX?

Super Bowl LIX will be broadcast on FOX. (FOX Sports)

Super Bowl LIX will take place on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Who is playing in Super Bowl LIX?

The Chiefs will take on the Eagles in the Super Bowl. It is a rematch from Super Bowl LVII.

How can you watch the game?

Super Bowl LIX will be streamed on Tubi. (Tubi)

Super Bowl LIX coverage will be on FOX beginning at 1 p.m. ET and continuing on through the night. FOX Deportes will have the Spanish-language broadcast of the Super Bowl. Rodolfo Landeros will be the host/reporter for the game. Adrian Garcia-Marquez is doing play-by-play along with analysts Jessi-Losada and Jaime Motta.

Tubi will also stream the Super Bowl on its platform live in 4K. Viewers will be able to watch the game when they sign up via email registration. There will be no Multichannel Video Programming Distributor authentication or credit card sign-up needed to be able to watch it.

A second stream on Tubi will also include the Tubi Red Carpet event, hosted by Olivia Culpo at 3:30 p.m. ET, and the FOX Deportes Spanish language feed.

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Who is performing at halftime?

Kendrick Lamar (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/File)

Kendrick Lamar will perform at halftime. He entered the national spotlight last summer with his lyrical feud against rapper Drake. Lamar’s song “Not Like Us” became the song of the summer and was heard blaring on stadium surround systems across sports.

Lamar has won 20 Grammy Awards in his career. It will be his second Super Bowl halftime performance. He joined Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige on stage in Inglewood, California, for Super Bowl LVI.

Who is singing the national anthem?

Jon Batiste performs during the grand opening of Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club at Baha Mar on January 17, 2025, in Nassau, Bahamas. (Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Baha Mar)

Five-time Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the game begins.

The Louisiana native studied at Juilliard and put out albums such as “Times in New Orleans,” “Jazz is Now,” “Social Music” and, most recently, “Beethoven Blues.”

Where is Super Bowl LIX being held?

New Orleans is hosting Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The Super Bowl will be held in New Orleans at Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints. New Orleans was initially supposed to host Super Bowl LVIII but the coronavirus pandemic and the NFL expanding its schedule from 16 to 17 games caused a conflict with the city’s Mardi Gras celebrations. The game went from Feb. 11, 2024, to Feb. 9, 2025.

It’s the 11th time New Orleans will have the game.

How did the Chiefs get here?

The Chiefs, somehow, never managed to score at least 30 points in the regular season, and yet Kansas City finished the regular season 15-2. The team received a bye in the playoffs and topped the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills on their way to the Super Bowl.

How did the Eagles get here?

Philadelphia had a season filled with ups and downs, and whatever issues teammates had with each other appeared to be put in the past. The Eagles captured their second division title in three years with a 14-3 record.

The Eagles took care of the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and the Commanders before the game.

What happened in Super Bowl LVII?

James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles is called for holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

The Eagles had a 10-point lead at halftime of Super Bowl LVII, and it appeared the team was going to win their second championship in franchise history. But Kansas City outscored Philadelphia 24-11 in the second to win the game, 38-35.

Conversation around the game went from Harrison Butker’s 8-yard field goal for the win to the defensive holding call on Eagles cornerback James Bradberry. The penalty helped set up the field goal and the win.

Patrick Mahomes had three touchdown passes, including one to Travis Kelce, in the win.

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History on the line

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs hoists the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVII against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

A Chiefs win will cement the team in the annals of NFL history. Should Kansas City top Philadelphia, the Chiefs will become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win the title three straight times.

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February 3, 2025
Cavaliers embarrass Mavericks in 1st game since Dallas’ Luka Doncic trade

The Dallas Mavericks were far from energized in their first game since the team traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and acquired Anthony Davis.

The Mavericks allowed the Cleveland Cavaliers 91 points at halftime and lost the game 144-101.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill reacts after hitting a 3-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

“Everyone was just locked in even with the trade and everything that was going on today,” Cavs star Evan Mobley said after the game. “We started hot and kept our foot on the gas.”

Sam Merrill added nine 3-pointers for Cleveland. The Cavaliers made 16 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 26 in total.

“We were at 80 (points) with like four minutes left, and I was like, ‘Man, let’s try to get 100,’” Merrill said. “But these games aren’t always easy. I’ve been a part of games where everyone is out, and it’s a close game because it’s hard to have the right mindset in a game like this.

“It’s such a credit to the starters to come out and play the right way and communicate and defend and share the basketball. To get out to that big lead and then the bench guys come in and keep it going. I’ve been a part of some 80s but 90 (at halftime) is crazy.”

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Mavericks guard Luka Doncic looks on from the team bench during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at the American Airlines Center on Jan. 27, 2025 in Dallas. (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

It was the closing of a wild day for the Mavericks. Dallas woke up, and its five-time All-Star was abruptly traded to the Lakers.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison defended the deal before the game.

“I understand why [fans] would be shocked, initially,” Harrison told the Dallas Morning News.

“But I do believe that we positioned ourselves to win now and also win in the future. And that’s ultimately the goal and why we’re here. It’s one of those things where it’s my job to make the tough decisions that put our goals first and foremost.”

Doncic’s $207 million extension is set to expire this year, and he was due for a supermax that was worth over $340 million. Plus, he was soon able to opt out of any other deals. So, Harrison wanted security. Now, he’s not eligible for the supermax anymore.

“We really feel like we got ahead of what was going to be a tumultuous summer, him being eligible for the supermax and also a year away from him being able to opt out of any contract,” Harrison said. “And so we really felt like we got out in front of that. We know teams, they’ve had it out there, teams have been loading up to try to sign him once that comes available.”

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, left, and general manager Nico Harrison discuss the trade of Luka Doncic on Feb. 2, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Doncic thanked fans for their support while he was with Dallas. He did not mention the Mavericks in his goodbye message.

Fox News’ Ryan Morik and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

February 3, 2025