Former college soccer player found dead off San Diego beach in one of nation's wealthiest beach communities

A former college soccer player has been identified as the 26-year-old woman found dead in the waters off San Diego's La Jolla Shores Beach as investigators work to determine what happened.

Emergency personnel responded around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday after reports of an unresponsive person floating in shallow water, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said. Bryn Waite was pronounced dead at the scene.

The body was found near the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier, FOX 5 San Diego reported.

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Officers and lifeguards with San Diego Fire-Rescue responded after a bystander spotted the woman in the water, the station added. Fire officials said the San Diego Police Department would lead the investigation.

The Medical Examiner identified the woman as Waite and said her cause and manner of death remain pending investigation by the San Diego Police Department. The office listed her place of injury as "Ocean – Undetermined" and said the date and time of injury are unknown.

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Waite played defender at Central Washington University during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. She appeared in 15 games, making eight starts, and tallied two assists over 723 career minutes. Waite earned Great Northwest Athletic Conference All-Academic Team honors in 2019.

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Friends told The California Post that Waite had been living in San Diego and had recently gotten engaged.

"I only met Bryn a couple of times, but each time she was incredibly sweet, genuinely kind and had such a beautiful spirit," one friend told the outlet.

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"She had a warmth about her that made people feel comfortable and cared for," the friend said. "It's clear that the light she carried touched so many lives. She will be deeply missed."

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Another friend, who said she knew Waite through church and had seen her recently, described her as "kind and sweet."

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"She listened and loved," the friend told the Post. "She is leaving behind friends and family that will miss her dearly."

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The friend added that Waite "loved animals and the beach."

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Waite's public Instagram account included photos from Joshua Tree National Park and other travels. Her final post, shared three days before she was found, featured a nighttime photo with the caption, "It only gets better."

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Investigators have not said how Waite ended up in the water or whether foul play is suspected. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.

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The Medical Examiner's Office has not released an estimated time of death, and authorities have not said whether Waite had been reported missing before her body was discovered.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the San Diego Police Department, San Diego Fire-Rescue, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office and Central Washington University and will update this story as more information becomes available.

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Everyday Revolutionary War heroes take center stage in Trump's 'Spirit of '76' exhibit

EXCLUSIVE: Beneath a towering 23-foot bronze figure holding the Declaration of Independence aloft, designer Matthew Taylor stopped beside an equestrian statue that many Americans have likely never seen, or even heard of.

"Most Americans have never heard of Caesar Rodney," Taylor told Fox News Digital during an exclusive tour of the new Spirit of '76 exhibition at Freedom Plaza. "But we owe this man an enormous debt of gratitude."

The temporary installation, unveiled as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration, transforms Freedom Plaza into an open-air gallery honoring Revolutionary War figures whose names rarely appear in history textbooks.

Commissioned by President Donald Trump, the exhibition features 22 statues and sculptural installations, including a restored equestrian monument of Rodney, a towering "Spirit of Liberty" centerpiece, bronze figures representing Revolutionary soldiers, and an immersive memorial honoring Americans who died aboard British prison ships during the Revolution.

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According to the National Park Service, the exhibit was created to honor the "heroes and martyrs of the Revolution" during America's semiquincentennial and is intended to celebrate the enduring "Spirit of '76' that continues to live on in every American heart." 

The centerpiece installations include the Caesar Rodney equestrian statue, the "12 Soldiers of the Revolution," the Prison Ship Martyrs memorial and the 23-foot Spirit of Liberty statue.

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Rather than beginning with George Washington or Thomas Jefferson, however, Taylor chose to introduce visitors to Rodney.

The Delaware statesman, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, is remembered for his legendary overnight ride from Dover to Philadelphia in July 1776. Suffering from severe illness, Rodney rode roughly 80 miles through a storm to cast the vote that broke Delaware's deadlock in favor of independence.

"Of all the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Caesar Rodney is one of the most exciting," Taylor said. "When Delaware's delegation was deadlocked, he rode through the night to cast the vote that helped secure American independence."

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For decades, the bronze statue stood in Wilmington's Rodney Square before being removed in 2020. It now occupies one of the most prominent locations in the nation's capital, just blocks from both the White House and the Capitol.

From Rodney's ride, Taylor naturally guides visitors into the next chapter of the American story.

Arranged around the plaza are bronze sculptures representing 12 Revolutionary War soldiers. Rather than depicting famous generals, the statues celebrate ordinary Americans whose individual stories reflect the sacrifices of the Revolutionary generation.

"These are ordinary citizens who did extraordinary things," Taylor said. "Every one of these statues tells the story of someone who answered the call during the Revolution."

Among them is Samuel Whittemore, who fought British troops at age 78. According to Taylor, Whittemore was bayoneted multiple times, shot in the head and left for dead before surviving and living into his 90s.

Another figure, Simon Knowles, enlisted at just 15 years old and served alongside George Washington throughout much of the Revolutionary War before returning home to live as a farmer.

Taylor said those stories represent the exhibition's central message.

"Unlike monuments to George Washington or Thomas Jefferson, these statues honor ordinary Americans who did extraordinary things," he said.

Nearby, another installation tells one of the Revolution's lesser-known tragedies.

Designed as visitors physically walk through its narrow bronze panels, the Prison Ship Martyrs memorial recreates the outline of a British prison ship. According to the National Park Service, nearly 12,000 Americans died aboard prison ships during the Revolutionary War; even more than were killed in combat during the conflict.

Taylor said the memorial is meant to immerse visitors in that experience.

"As you walk inside, you hear the water from the fountain," he explained during the tour. "It helps place you inside the story."

The fountain itself has also become part of the experience. Taylor noted it was recently restored to operation after years of sitting idle, providing the soundscape surrounding the memorial while complementing the plaza's redesign.

Towering above the entire exhibition stands the Spirit of Liberty, a new bronze figure inspired by iconic American monuments while looking toward the country's next 250 years.

Standing 23 feet tall, the statue holds an exact bronze replica of the Declaration of Independence in one hand while raising a sword skyward with the other. Around its base are reliefs depicting three defining moments of the Revolution: the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington crossing the Delaware River and the British surrender at Yorktown.

"The Spirit of Liberty represents the sacrifices that gave birth to this nation," Taylor said.

During Fox News Digital's visit, visitors gathered around the plaza to photograph the statues against the Washington skyline. Low-angle views of the bronze figures framed them against bright summer skies, while Rodney's horse appeared frozen mid-stride as though continuing the historic ride that helped shape the nation's founding.

For Taylor, whose career has largely been spent both behind the camera and behind the scenes designing historical works, the exhibition is about more than commemorating famous names.

Instead, he hopes visitors leave thinking about people they had never encountered before arriving at Freedom Plaza.

"When visitors leave here," Taylor said, "I hope they realize they can do extraordinary things themselves. America was built by ordinary citizens who answered extraordinary moments."

The Spirit of '76 exhibition is free to the public and is scheduled to remain on display throughout the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.

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WNBA All-Star Game betting preview: Team Coop's guards could give them the edge over Team Spoon

You probably didn't know it, but the WNBA has been off for a few days now because of the All-Star Game that takes place tonight. I know that you missed it, but now we have some women's basketball back, so don't be too upset! Jokes aside, I've enjoyed this season despite the same narratives being pushed.

Betting on the sport has proved very profitable and rewarding to this point as well. This is an exhibition, but I do think we have an edge here.

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The teams are basically divided by fan voting, player, and coaches. I don't think it is really important to get into how the players got here, but you should know who is on what team. For Team Coop, they have Paige Bueckers as their main attraction. If you're not familiar with Bueckers' game, you should be. She is elite in many ways. A great scorer, a solid playmaker, and even good on defense.

What I like most about this team is that they have a lot of talented guards. If they want to get out and run, they shouldn't have any trouble.

Kahleah Copper is one of the most elite finishers in the game. Marina Mabrey is a lethal outside shooter. Sonia Citron is one of the better young players and a talented scorer. Kelsey Mitchell is one of my favorite players in the league and a versatile scorer. That doesn't mention Breanna Stewart, who is still one of the best players in the league, and Angel Reese, who will play with energy and effort no matter if this is an exhibition or if it actually meant something. Their team is very good.

You're certainly familiar with their Captain, Caitlin Clark. Clark was going to be an All-Star based on popularity, but her performance on the court shows she deserves to be here. Expect that she doesn't do quite a bit in this game, though. She is likely going to pass and facilitate much more than look to score.

I could see her shooting from deep, but I don't think that she is going to just jack up shots like they do in the men's version of this game.

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The rest of the team is rounded out mostly by forwards/centers — Aliyah Boston is really good and familiar with Clark, being that they are on the same team. A'ja Wilson is the best player in the WNBA, but I don't think she is going to try all that hard in this game.

Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, and Kiki Iriafen will round out that group. They should be able to get a bucket just about whenever they want, but they are better closer to the basket than farther away. Oliva Miles is one person who stands out to me as someone who might pour in buckets for Team Spoon.

The scores from the past few years are interesting. Last year, the total went to 282. The year prior, it was just 226. In 2023, they were at 270, and in 2022 they scored just 246. Tonight's total is 277.5. I think that is too high. The women can score, don't get me wrong, but I think the chances of them just pouring in points is more likely for Team Coop than for Team Spoon. The game is also in the United Center, which is notorious for being tougher to shoot in for many players.

Not only will I back the under, but I'll also take Team Cooper. If either team is likely to run the floor and play in a game with little defense, I think the guards will be more energetic and ready to go. They are getting +3.5 points, and I think some of that is because Clark is on the team, and some maybe because of Wilson. I'll still take the points with Cooper.

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WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham's player exclusive Adidas shoe sells out in less than an hour online

Sophie Cunningham has quickly become arguably the second-most popular player in the WNBA, only behind Caitlin Clark, of course. She is a viral star on TikTok, one of the most efficient three-point shooters in the league, Clark’s defender when she’s bullied, a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, and recently, an unapologetic defender of keeping women’s sports female. She’s the whole package, and many companies are taking advantage of her stardom, including Adidas.

On July 10, Adidas announced a player-exclusive Sophie Cunningham shoe that would be available for purchase in 10 days. The Crazy Energy "Sophie Cunningham" PE, a pink gradient colorway, released Friday morning for a retail price of $120.

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Friday morning, in collaboration with Adidas, Cunningham posted a video of her in an unmarked van full of her new sneakers with the caption: "today's the day. who's ready for the drop?", which has attracted over half a million views across Instagram and X in its first three hours of posting.

Within minutes of the social media promotion, most men's and women’s sizes were sold out. In less than an hour, they were all gone.

This is further proof that Cunningham’s marketability is skyrocketing. She’s on billboards, in commercials, a prominent voice in the culture war, and now, she has a best-selling shoe.

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In a league where only all-stars like Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson get shoe deals, Cunningham is breaking the mold and changing the game.

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As for Clark, the Nike Caitlin 1 is scheduled to release on October 1, 2026, marking Caitlin Clark's first signature basketball shoe with Nike, after making the public wait almost three full seasons before a release. Nike officially announced the shoe and its accompanying signature apparel collection on June 17, 2026.

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Charlie Woods' shot at the U.S. Junior Amateur ruined by clueless golf fan's phone: 'Really, dude?'

At least he didn't confiscate the phone like Rory.

Charlie Woods, the son of Tiger Woods, attempted to win the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur ended on Wednesday during a 14-for-2 playoff at Saucon Valley Country Club. But a camera click on a fan's phone threw off Woods' concentration, causing him to chunk a shot out of the thick rough.

According to Golf Channel, the incident took place on the first hole of the playoff which was to determine the final two match-play participants. "Really, dude?" Charlie, 17, responded after hitting his third shot on the Par 5 from the deep stuff.

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Charlie was left with a 35-foot chip for birdie, but he finished with a bogey and his dream of winning the Junior Amateur was over after carding a +5 over two days.

If there's good news from this situation, it's that the Charlie Woods' detractors didn't get another f-bomb to use against him like they got on Tuesday when Tiger took a page out of his playbook by dropping a massive f-bomb on the par-3 11th hole.

"Oh, f–k you," Charlie responded to his tee shot. It's unclear what the problem was with the shot. He made par on the hole.

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As for the phone going off, the golf community seems to be split on how this played out. "Golfers are so lame. Guys can hit 95mph cut fast balls with 50,000 people screaming. A little noise doesn't impact your ability to swing a stupid golf club at a ball that isn't moving," one Twitter analyst observed.

There seems to be a deep belief that Tiger needs to drill Charlie on how to battle through such nonsense. "Tiger's Dad would have berated Tiger if he let a camera click affect him...He used to do everything possible to piss Tiger off during a round to get him to focus," another fan noted.

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It's not like Tiger hasn't tried to rattle his son for moments like he faced Wednesday. Remember, Earl Woods famously used to throw golf balls and coins at his son to throw off his concentration. Charlie has faced similar warfare.

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However, after the way this Junior Amateur ended, Tiger needs to start snapping his iPhone camera in his son's backswing. It's back to the drawing board for the Woods' family.

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NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak kills fourth victim, 76 cases reported

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City killed a fourth person as 76 cases have now been reported in the city, city health authorities announced Monday.

The outbreak, which city authorities have linked to a series of cooling towers in Upper East Side buildings, has hospitalized 60 people, 53 of whom were discharged while seven remained in the hospital, according to authorities.

The fourth death announced Monday follows a first death from the disease on Friday. City officials announced two additional deaths over the weekend.

Legionnaires disease comes from live Legionella bacteria infecting a person's lungs. While, according to New York City health authorities, most people exposed to the bacteria don't get sick, infection can cause a severe form of pneumonia that can be fatal.

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"Symptoms typically develop two to fourteen days after exposure and include fever, chills, muscle aches, shortness of breath, and cough. Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated with antibiotics when diagnosed early," New York City's Health Department wrote in a statement.

City officials discovered the recent outbreak on July 2, and quickly tied it to a series of cooling towers in 31 different buildings in the city. 

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After testing 180 different cooling towers, the city found live or dead Legionella bacteria in 31 buildings. The city, in a statement, stressed that the discovery of dead bacteria in some buildings did not necessarily mean people in that building were ever exposed to the disease. 

The city ordered the following buildings, which includes the building that houses the vaunted Guggenheim Museum at 1071 Fifth Ave., to initiate a deep clean and disinfectant of their cooling towers "out of an abundance of caution.

City officials cautioned residents that mask wearing will likely not help stave off infection as Legionella bacteria is not transmissible person-to-person. Community cluster outbreaks like the Upper East Side one usually stem from common sources of exposure, such as "cooling towers, hot tubs, and spray fountains," the city said.

Public testing of the bacterium are ongoing, the city also announced. 

The city last experienced a major Legionnaires' outbreak in August 2025, when over 100 people in Harlem got sick and seven died. 

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'World's Oldest Pole Dancer' is an 82-year-old who turned a fitness challenge into a passion to work the pole

I'm not sure how I got on the old lady pole dancing beat, but I'm here. Is it a fascination with the crazy in the world? Is it for the love of the game? The answer is anyone's guess.

Enough about me. Let's focus on why we're all here. An 82-year-old Italian woman who isn't plopping herself in a chair and knitting sweaters all day long. She's too busy for that.

Idanna Abignente is out climbing on poles performing moves designed for much younger women and earning herself the title of "World's Oldest Pole Dancer," which is in the bio of her Instagram account.

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Why wouldn’t she have an Instagram account? And why wouldn't she have tens of thousands of followers? She's an 82-year-old who still rocks a two piece and hangs upside down on a pole.

The soon-to-be 83-year-old got her start about 12 years ago when a friend of her son's opened a studio in Turin, reports the NY Post. A fitness challenge followed and turned into a passion.

Abignente has been on a pole ever since. She competes and trains at least two or three times a week when she's not preparing for competitions, although she doesn't have much competition in her age group.

"I always win because there aren’t any other competitors over 80," she said. "I still haven’t met anyone over 80. I’d really like to."

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The oldest competitor she's faced was a 74-year-old American and that took place last year. This is more than an activity for strippers. It's a sport, according to Abignente, and not one for the weak.

"It's a complete sport, but also a very demanding one. You have to learn to trust your body and endure physical exertion. Like many sports, it leaves its marks," she explained.

While anyone can do it, you need "tenacity, determination, consistency and a high tolerance for pain" to reach her level.

As if you haven't already been inspired enough by an 82-year-old pole dancer, she's not planning to quit doing what she loves. She's going to keep going.

"I’ll be 83 in September, I’m not pretending to be 40. But I don’t want the number to decide for me."

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