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Elderly Houston women loses $76,000 to robbers and scammers

SUMMARY: An 80-year-old woman in Houston fell victim to a double scam involving both a phone fraud and a robbery at a Bitcoin ATM. Initially, a scammer named Jennifer convinced her that her bank accounts were hacked, prompting hefty deposits totaling around $76,000 into a crypto kiosk. Despite warnings, the woman later returned to the kiosk, where she was robbed of cash she had withdrawn. The incident, caught on video, has left her emotionally distressed and hoping for justice, as Bitcoin-related fraud incidents have surged by 900% over the past three years, according to the FTC.

“I mean, it really upset me. Just about all of the money that I had was gone,” the victim told us. Police are trying to identify the robbers.
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President Trump’s approval ratings on his foreign policy | FOX 7 Austin

SUMMARY: President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Russian leader Vladimir Putin following Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine. Trump highlighted the division in public opinion on U.S. support for Ukraine, with 44% favoring limited assistance and 41% supporting indefinite aid. Trump is pursuing negotiations with Russia, but refused to clarify U.S. actions if talks fail. He believes Putin will listen to him but denied asking Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian. Trump’s peace proposal involves freezing battle lines and barring Ukraine from NATO. The ongoing conflict continues, with fresh attacks killing 10 people and injuring dozens in Kyiv.

New FOX News polls are gauging how the public feels about President Trump’s foreign policy
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UTSA and UIW prospects impressed scouts ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

SUMMARY: At the 2025 NFL Draft, it’s expected that Cam Ward will be the number one overall pick, following impressive performances during pro days at UTSA and UIW. Former defensive lineman Brandon Brown shared his positive experiences with NFL scouts, highlighting his character and skills, and is hopeful for a draft selection. UIW linebacker Isaiah Paul emphasized the program’s growth and his dedication to honing his craft. Additionally, Ward, initially a zero-star recruit, earned recognition from former UIW coach Eric Morris and has since made a significant impact, culminating in his draft success. Congratulations to him on this achievement!

One month ago, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of the Incarnate Word held their annual Pro Days.
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Pope Francis public viewing begins in Rome | FOX 7 Austin

SUMMARY: The public viewing of Pope Francis began this morning at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, drawing nearly 20,000 mourners, with expectations of growing numbers. People waited for up to five hours to pay their respects as he lay in state, remembered for his humility and compassion. Laid out in red robes and clutching a rosary, his simple wooden coffin fulfilled his wish to be seen as a pastoral figure. As public mourning unfolds over three days, cardinals are meeting behind the scenes to prepare for the conclave next month to elect a new pope. Security is heightened around the basilica.

The public viewing of Pope Francis in Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica started Wednesday morning. Already the Vatican reports nearly 20,000 people have come to pay their respects. FOX’s Lauren Green reports.
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