How a 93-year-old soccer referee credits wartime rations and discipline for his longevity

At 93, sprightly referee Frank Foster is still brandishing red and yellow cards and running the field three times a week for his local soccer association.

Having taken charge of around 5,500 matches over a 46-year officiating career, SWNS reported that the great-grandfather credits his longevity and match-day stamina to a lifetime of healthy habits and a foundational diet.

Foster puts his incredible fitness down to the strict wartime rations he was fed as a teenager, noting that it ensured he grew up eating "healthy food" rather than "sweets and cakes."

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Decades later, his game-day preparation is still fueled by wholesome nutrition, always starting with a morning bowl of oatmeal, cereal or marmalade on toast to give him the energy to last the full 90 minutes.

The meal keeps him active enough to referee men's, women's and children's games, a hobby he jokes he will never blow the final whistle on.

His sharp mind and authoritative presence on the field are just as strong as his physical endurance.

A military veteran who aced his referee exam in 1980 with a 98% score, Foster relies on old-school discipline to keep matches under control.

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He believes modern elite officials are too "soft" and allow player antics to ruin the sport. To maintain order and keep players from acting out, he lays down strict ground rules before kickoff. He has no patience for intimidation or theatrical diving, stating, "Those who go down like they have been shot, well I would just book them."

He is equally uncompromising when squads try to crowd him on the field.

"I wouldn't let them surround me at all," Foster told SWNS.

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"I would say to the players 'stay where you are' and 'if you move one more inch, I will give you a yellow card.' You need to stamp your authority and let them know who is in control."

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He also avoids the modern stress of video reviewing plays, which he believes creates unnecessary "aggression and disappointment" over microscopic offside calls, adding, "I think it spoils the game."

"Sometimes it is only the player's toe which is offside — it is ridiculous."

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Foster says he "never thought" he’d still be doing this at 93, but he makes the most of that gift.

He keeps his kit freshly washed, making sure it is "neat and tidy" for when he gets on that field.

Foster also scrubs his black Adidas boots after every game, making sure there are "nice and clean" for his next match.

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Dallas mayor dismisses claims businesses are losing confidence in downtown as 'a bunch of bull'

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson pushed back against claims that businesses have lost confidence in the city's downtown, calling the narrative "a bunch of bull" as officials considered incentives tied to a proposed $1.3 billion office tower development in his email newsletter published Tuesday.

Local ABC affiliate WFAA 8 reported that Johnson said Dallas has led in post-pandemic economic recovery, highlighting that it has attracted major business investments, including a new Goldman Sachs campus expected to employ approximately 5,000 people and Frontier Communications' relocation of its headquarters from Connecticut to Dallas, and Morgan Stanley considering an expansion.

"Morgan Stanley choosing Dallas as a new regional hub would be a huge win for the fast-growing Y'all Street sector of the city," Johnson wrote in his email newsletter.

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The article also pointed out that Nasdaq, the Texas Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange are "coming to town."

Johnson acknowledged that Neiman Marcus did close its downtown store, but it still plans to invest in its NorthPark Center location, about 13 minutes from downtown Dallas, and that Fifth Third and the Dallas Mavericks will still be in the city, but not in Downtown.

"FIFA chose Downtown Dallas — over many other interested cities — as the home of its international broadcast center for the World Cup and selected the region to host more matches than any other," Johnson said in the newsletter.

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"Does that sound like a loss of confidence, or does it sound like winning?" he asked. "The truth is that Dallas is safer, stronger, and more vibrant than it was before this Administration inherited a city that had uncompetitive tax rates, increasing crime, and police ranks that had been decimated."

He pointed out, however, that there is still more to be done.

"The work is not finished," Johnson wrote. "The City Council will soon consider asking voters to approve a public safety bond package to give Dallas a police academy worthy of its police department and to shore up the Dallas Police & Fire Pension System to finally resolve a lingering mess that past leaders left behind. This year’s budget also figures to be a challenging one, and it will be important to work closely with the city manager to make appropriate cuts and to ensure that public safety remains the top priority."

In April, Gov. Greg Abbott praised Texas for being named the Best State for Business for the 22nd year in a row by Chief Executive magazine.

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Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson for further comment, and was referred back to his newsletter.

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England into last 16 - what is their path to the final?

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'Goal of the tournament' - Amad's brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast

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'Brilliant finish' - but should Sano have been on the pitch?

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England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day

England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.

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Empty envelopes in your mailbox? Do not scan that code

A plain white envelope shows up in your mailbox. It is addressed to you. It may even have a tracking number. The sender's name looks unfamiliar, but the delivery seems real. Then you open it. Nothing is inside. No note. No product. No explanation.

That would make anyone curious. And that is exactly what scammers may be counting on. Investigators and consumer protection groups have warned that empty envelopes and mystery packages can be tied to a scam known as brushing. In a more dangerous version, the package may include a QR code that tries to send you to a fake website or steal your personal information.

The bigger risk is what scammers hope you do next. If they can get you to scan a QR code, click a link, call a fake number or enter personal information, that strange envelope can turn into a much bigger problem.

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The empty envelope scam is often connected to brushing. That is when a third-party seller sends a cheap item, or sometimes an empty envelope, to a real person's address to make it look like a real order was delivered.

Once the package gets marked as delivered, a shady seller may use that delivery record to post a fake "verified buyer" review on an online marketplace. Those reviews can make junk products look more popular than they really are.

Recent reports describe people receiving small white padded envelopes from unfamiliar or possibly fake sender names. Some people get them more than once. Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all.

That may seem like a strange nuisance. But to me, the bigger concern is this: someone may already have your name and home address.

Scammers do not need to send you anything valuable. They only need a tracking number that shows something arrived at a real home. Here is how the scam often works:

A scammer gets your name and address from a data broker, public record, old breach or online leak. Then they create a fake order using your information. Next, they mail a cheap item or an empty envelope to your home.

After the delivery gets marked as complete, the seller can make it appear that you bought the product. A fake positive review may then appear under your name or account details. That helps bad sellers boost ratings and fool real shoppers. It also shows that your personal information may already be floating around, where scammers can grab it.

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Some mystery packages now include a QR code. The message may sound harmless. It may say something like "scan to see who sent this gift" or "scan to verify delivery." Do not scan it.

A QR code is a hidden link. You cannot easily see where it leads before your phone reads it. Scammers know curiosity is powerful, especially when a package arrives with your name on it.

That QR code may send you to a fake website that asks for your name, phone number, address, credit card, bank login or shopping account password. It may also try to trick you into entering a one-time verification code.

That is where the real financial risk begins. If you give scammers your login details or banking information, they may be able to take over accounts, make purchases or access payment apps.

If an envelope or package arrives and you did not order it, do not panic. Treat it as a warning sign and take a few smart steps.

Even if the card says you need to scan it to identify the sender, skip it. Go directly to the retailer, shipper or official website yourself.

Scammers may include a fake customer service number or website inside the package. If you need to contact Amazon, Walmart, eBay, USPS, UPS or FedEx, type the official website into your browser or use the company's official app.

Log in directly to your Amazon, Walmart, eBay, TikTok Shop and other shopping accounts. Look for orders you do not recognize, strange reviews, changed addresses or unfamiliar payment methods.

Start with your email, shopping accounts and financial accounts. Use strong, unique passwords and consider using a password manager to create and store them safely. Do not reuse the same password across multiple sites. Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com

Two-factor authentication, also called 2FA, adds a second step to your login so a password alone isn’t enough. Use an authenticator app when possible. It gives you stronger protection than text messages and makes it harder for a scammer to get into your accounts.

Look for small test charges, unfamiliar purchases, new subscriptions or withdrawals you did not make. Report anything suspicious to your bank right away.

If you think your identity may be at risk, review your credit reports. You can also consider a fraud alert or credit freeze with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

Report suspicious packages to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at uspis.gov/report. You can also file a scam report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. If a retailer's name appears on the label, report it directly through that retailer's official site.

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Scanning a QR code does not always mean your accounts are compromised. But if you entered information, downloaded an app or typed in a verification code, act quickly.

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Brushing scams often start because your name, home address, phone number or other details are already online. Data brokers collect and sell this information. Scammers can use it to make their tricks feel more believable. A data removal service can help reduce your exposure by requesting that your personal information be removed from broker sites. We recommend using a good data removal service to help remove your personal information from data broker sites and reduce the amount of data scammers can use to target you. Check out my top picks for data removal services and get a free scan to find out if your personal information is already out on the web by visiting Cyberguy.com

An empty envelope may look harmless, but it can be a sign that your personal information is already being misused. The most important move is to avoid anything inside the package that tries to pull you into another step. Do not scan QR codes from mystery packages. Do not call unknown numbers printed on cards. Do not enter personal information on a website you reached from a package you never ordered. Scammers are counting on curiosity. Slow down, go directly to official websites and secure your accounts before a strange envelope turns into a much bigger headache.

Have you received an empty envelope or mystery package you never ordered? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com

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Breaking down EA Sports' College Football 27 team ratings: who's too high, who's too low?

One of the most hotly anticipated games of this summer -- especially for college football fans who are looking for anything to satiate their appetites during the offseason -- is College Football 27, the latest offering from EA Sports.

The game is slated for a July release, but EA has been giving fans little breadcrumbs to tide them over, and one of the biggest appetizers they've dropped so far has been the team ratings.

I went through the overall ratings and found a few that raised my eyebrows. Some teams were rated too low, while others seemed far too highly rated.

Below, I'll share with you three teams from each category that caught my eye, and if you think your team is rated too low or your rival is rated too high, don't be afraid to sound off in the comments.

This narrative that the Georgia Bulldogs are cooked in the era of NIL and the transfer portal is a lazy one at best, and that's coming from a fan of a rival SEC team to boot.

Head coach Kirby Smart has recruited like a madman since day one in Athens, and he hasn't slowed down in recent years either.

On offense, the Dawgs have an experienced starter at quarterback in Gunner Stockton returning to go along with dynamite running back Nate Frazier and transfer portal addition Isaiah Canion at wide receiver.

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A veteran defense should lead the way for the Bulldogs, with studs like defensive tackle Jordan Hall and safety KJ Bolden giving Smart one of the saltiest defensive units in the country, and I fully expect Georgia to once again win the SEC.

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Call me a "star gazer" all you want, but Indiana hasn't recruited well enough to merit this high of a team ranking.

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I don't even think the Hoosiers were one of the most talented teams in the College Football Playoff last postseason, and their performance was more a testament to head coach Curt Cignetti and his staff's greatness.

Even their transfer portal class wasn't anything to write home about this offseason.

Sure, it was ranked in the top 10 by 247Sports, but they only took 17 transfers, 11 of which were three stars.

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The only other teams in the top 10 of the transfer portal rankings to take fewer than 20 transfers were Miami and Ohio State, two teams who recruit well enough to not have to rely exclusively on the portal to get their talent.

Indiana isn't there yet, and the fact that they lost their Heisman-winning signal caller gives me pause when it comes to their 90 overall rating.

I'll never doubt coach Cig's abilities as a coach, but I don't think the Hoosiers are the second best team in the country from a talent perspective.

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Two things can be true at the same time: the Clemson Tigers have been one of the most disappointing programs in college football since the turn of the decade, but they've also been one of the more talented teams in the country during that time frame.

If overall team ratings are largely talent based, I'm not sure how Clemson can be slotted where they are in 2026.

While the Tigers aren't known for using the transfer portal, they have consistently signed some of the best recruiting classes in the ACC in the last five years.

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Guys like linebacker Sammy Brown and wide receivers T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco are still on this roster and have been recruited and developed the old-fashioned way.

I'm not going to sit here and argue that Clemson should be one of the highest-rated teams in CFB 27, but 83 is just way too low for my liking.

This is a perfect example of comparing rosters and poking holes in the rating system.

I understand BYU had a better year in 2025 than Clemson and might even be projected to have a better season in 2026, but you can't look me in the eye and tell me the Cougars are appreciably more talented than the Tigers.

The recruiting rankings refute it. The disparity in transfer portal rankings is negligible at best. And I guarantee you the Tigers will have more players drafted next April than the Cougars will.

I understand BYU is expected to compete for a Big 12 conference title while Clemson has an over/under win total of 7.5, but when you put the two depth charts side by side, I just can't see the Cougars being three overall points better.

If you were to hang out in Tuscaloosa for a weekend and listen to Crimson Tide fans talk about their team's chances this year as well as the direction of the program, you would probably think 86 was too high of a rating for Alabama.

That's just because every Tide fan is comparing their current state to the heyday of the Nick Saban era, but if you look at this roster objectively, you'll see it's littered with talent that makes an 86 overall rating dubious at best.

This team is still littered with five-stars and highly rated four-stars nearly across the board, and Kalen DeBoer has kept the Crimson Tide recruiting at an insanely high level throughout his time in T-Town.

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It remains to be seen whether the Tide can put it all together this season, but the talent is there and the rating should absolutely reflect that.

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Yes, the Auburn Tigers have an overall rating of 83, which I actually don't have a problem with, but their 86 rating on the offensive side of the ball honestly made me do a double take.

It's no secret the Tigers recruited fairly well on that side of the ball under former head coach Hugh Freeze, but many of their best players hit the transfer portal after he was fired, including their top two receivers from last season, Cam Coleman and Eric Singleton Jr.

New head coach Alex Golesh brought over plenty of his players from his last stop at USF, including quarterback Byrum Brown, but it remains to be seen how American Athletic Conference standouts perform in the SEC.

I wouldn't have a problem with Auburn having an 86 rating on offense come late October when more players have proven themselves, but right now there is just too much to be seen on that side of the ball to give such a high rating.

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