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New ‘Supergirl’ star braces for backlash, believing women face scrutiny for ‘simply existing’ in franchises

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“Supergirl” star Milly Alcock said she’s bracing for public backlash ahead of the film’s June premiere because women in fan-favorite franchises often face scrutiny for “simply existing.”

In a Vanity Fair article released alongside the film’s latest trailer, Alcock discussed the pressure of helming a beloved DC property. She said her time on “House of the Dragon,” the “Game of Thrones” spinoff that launched her career, helped prepare her for the intense spotlight.

“It definitely made me aware that simply existing as a woman in that space is something that people comment on,” Alcock said of her experience across both fan-heavy franchises.

“We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women’s bodies,” she added.

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Alcock said she’s been having “crazy dreams” about standing before a tsunami, which she links to fears about leading a major superhero film. Despite her concerns, Alcock said audience reactions are out of her hands.

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“Of course I’m scared,” said Alcock. “Of course I want people to like me and the movie. But ultimately, it’s out of my control.”

The latest “Supergirl” trailer has already racked up nearly 2 million views on YouTube within its first three hours. It features a cameo by actor David Corenswet, who starred alongside Alcock in the latest “Superman” film.

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Alcock noted that after appearing in the smash-hit “House of the Dragon,” she initially swore she’d never act in another large franchise. That changed after she was unemployed for nearly a year and feared her career was “over at 22.”

Alcock said she “bullied” herself into auditioning for “Supergirl” and ended up bagging the part. She also responded to criticism from veteran directors, including Martin Scorsese, who have expressed dislike of the superhero genre.

“Whenever a new wave comes along, there’s going to be criticism towards it,” said Alcock, adding, “Not every film is for everyone. The beauty of art is that you can be selective about your taste.”

Alcock is originally from Australia and appeared in the 2025 Netflix miniseries “Sirens.” She joined the “Game of Thrones” universe as Rhaenyra Targaryen in the debut season of “House of the Dragon.” “Supergirl” is set to hit theaters this June.

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Wisconsin mother stabs teen daughter to death to ‘protect’ her from Elon Musk: authorities

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A Wisconsin mother on drugs allegedly stabbed her 14-year-old daughter to death and told police she ended the child’s life to protect her from billionaire tech executive Elon Musk.

Tyiece Oninski, of the Town of Turtle in Rock County, contacted authorities on March 20 and confessed to killing her daughter, Kuren Rein, the night before and that she then attempted suicide, according to a criminal complaint, WMTV reported.

During the call, which lasted about 13 minutes, Oninski said she killed the girl to “protect her from somebody else,” later saying she wanted to protect her daughter from Musk, according to the complaint.

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When she was asked if she needed an ambulance, Oninski said she needed a hearse instead.

“She’s dead, honey. She needs a hearse,” Oninski explained on the call.

Police responded to the home and found the teen girl dead from multiple stab wounds inside the home, and a knife and sheath were found nearby.

Oninski also had cuts to her neck and wrists from her suicide attempt.

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Investigators also reported discovering a partial bare footprint inside the home, later finding that Oninski’s left foot was stained with what appeared to be blood.

Oninski was transported to the hospital and tested positive for benzodiazepines, amphetamines, and THC in her blood.

At one point, as she was in the hospital, she asked a deputy if her name was in the news, and was disappointed when she was told it was not.

A GoFundMe page started to support family members after the loss of the 14-year-old girl has raised more than $17,000 as of Tuesday night.

“We are coming together to support a young man who has just lost his sister in a devastating and unthinkable way at the hands of their own mother,” the fundraiser reads. “No one should have to face something like this, especially at such a young age. As he navigates this overwhelming grief, we want to ease the burden of funeral expenses so he can focus on healing and remembering his sister.”

“She was loved deeply and will be missed beyond measure. Her life mattered, and she deserves to be honored with dignity and care,” it added.

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Contributor for far-left outlet calls for ‘wiping out Israel,’ says Israelis ‘mustn’t feel safe’

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A contributing writer for the far-left publication Drop Site News called for “wiping out” Israel and urged his followers not to make Israelis “feel safe.”

Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed, a self-described “accidental war correspondent” whose work is published by Drop Site, took to social media Monday with a post calling for the complete elimination of the Jewish state.

“Wiping out Israel off the planet is not enough revenge. Israelis mustn’t feel safe anymore. Haunt them and go after them where they go. These terrorist parasites must be removed from our planet,” Abed posted on Instagram.

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Drop Site co-founder Ryan Grim directed Fox News Digital to a statement saying Abed’s message does not represent the organization’s editorial position but stopped short of condemning the anti-Israel rhetoric.

“We also are never going to police the language of anyone who survived a genocide,” Grim wrote on X.

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Drop Site, primarily known for its anti-Israel coverage of the Gaza war, bills itself as a “a non-aligned, investigative news organization dedicated to exposing the crimes of the powerful — particularly in overt and secret conflicts where the U.S. government is playing a key role.”

It has money from the George Soros-funded Open Society Foundations, which gave Drop Site a $250,000 grant in 2024 to establish a Middle East desk, according to a listing on Open Society’s website

The Washington Free Beacon also reported Soros’ money was funneled to Drop Site through the Social Security Works Education Fund.

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NYC rideshare driver reportedly forced out of his own SUV at gunpoint after refusing four masked men rides

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A New York City rideshare driver was reportedly carjacked at gunpoint last week in a terrifying late-night encounter when four masked men brazenly demanded a ride, according to the authorities.

The incident happened March 23 at 1:30 a.m. when the 51-year-old driver was inside his Toyota Highlander SUV in Lower Manhattan.

Authorities said when the driver refused to take them to a specific location, one of the men allegedly brandished a gun and forcibly removed him from the vehicle.

The hijackers then sped off in the SUV, driving it all the way to Newark, New Jersey, where it was later recovered, according to the New York Post. 

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The suspects were last reported at large, with police continuing their search for the brazen crew.

Officials released video showing the masked suspects entering what appeared to be a bodega, all wearing black hooded sweatshirts pulled up and black face masks.

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It was not immediately clear whether the victim worked for a specific rideshare company, but the vehicle had TLC plates, specialized license plates issued by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission required for any ridesharing vehicles, including Uber and Lyft, the Post reported. 

Police confirmed the driver was not injured in the ordeal, the outlet added.

Fox News reached out to NYPD Crimes Stoppers for more information.

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