Roughly three-quarters of the nation’s health insurance providers signed a series of commitments this week in an effort to improve patient care by reducing bureaucratic hurdles caused by insurance companies’ prior-authorization requirements. Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, alongside Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced […] ...
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Spectacular blue spiral light brightens up night sky, likely from Space X rocketSpectacular blue spiral light brightens up night sky, likely from Space X rocket
A mysterious spiraling blue light illuminated the night skies over Europe on Monday. The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts. Time-lapse video taken from Croatia at around 4 p.m. EST, or 9 p.m. local […] ...
Rare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientistsRare ‘Sharktopus’ – an octopus riding a shark – sighting caught on camera shared by scientists
What happens when an octopus jumps on a shark for a ride around town? A “sharktopus,” of course. The rare sighting, captured on video off the coast of New Zealand and shared by scientists affiliated with the University of Auckland, shows a Maori octopus riding on top of a mako shark, which is the fastest […] ...
‘Alien’ encounter: ISS crew member plays joke as SpaceX team arrives‘Alien’ encounter: ISS crew member plays joke as SpaceX team arrives
Even astronauts have a sense of humor, as shown during NASA’s Crew-10 docking on the International Space Station (ISS), when they were met by an “alien” early Sunday morning. Russian cosmonaut Ivan Vagner wore an alien mask while welcoming four newcomers after their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the station at 12:04 a.m., about […] ...
Athena lunar lander makes it to the moon — but its condition remains unknownAthena lunar lander makes it to the moon — but its condition remains unknown
A lunar lander made its touchdown on the moon earlier on Thursday, but controllers on the ground were unable to confirm the Athena lander’s condition upon landing, the Associated Press reported. In addition to its condition, the location of where the craft landed is also unclear. The lander, which is owned by Intuitive Machines, was […] ...
Syrian authorities capture ‘criminals’ linked to brutal church attack that killed dozens: reportSyrian authorities capture ‘criminals’ linked to brutal church attack that killed dozens: report
<div>Syrian authorities arrested suspects linked to Islamic State after deadly church attack in Damascus that killed 25 people and wounded 63, vowing to bring all perpetrators to justice.</div> ...
LPGA Tour’s Leona Maguire deals with tick bite troubles during Women’s PGA ChampionshipLPGA Tour’s Leona Maguire deals with tick bite troubles during Women’s PGA Championship
Irish golfer Leona Maguire battled for the lead at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship over the weekend even as she expressed her discomfort with tick bites. Maguire said she suffered the bites at Erin Hills Golf Couse in Wisconsin during the U.S. Women’s Open and was treating the issue with doxycycline. However, Maguire showed reporters […] ...
Reporter’s Notebook: Who really decides when America goes to war? The answer isn’t so clearReporter’s Notebook: Who really decides when America goes to war? The answer isn’t so clear
The Founding Fathers were clear about lots of things, but in the era of modern warfare, who calls the shots and has the final say to head into battle was not the Founders’ most crystalline moment. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to “declare War.” But Article II, Section 2 […] ...
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton suffers torn Achilles, likely to miss next season: reportPacers’ Tyrese Haliburton suffers torn Achilles, likely to miss next season: report
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton reportedly suffered a devastating Achilles injury during the team’s NBA Finals Game 7 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in his slip in the first quarter and will likely miss the entirety of the 2025-26 season, ESPN reported on Monday. The Pacers guard […] ...
Trump hails ‘monumental’ damage as experts await verdict on Iran’s nuclear programTrump hails ‘monumental’ damage as experts await verdict on Iran’s nuclear program
<div>President Donald Trump touts 'monumental' damage to Iran's nuclear sites following strikes as analysts see game-changing moment, but say still more needs to be known.</div> ...
Experimental drug helps patients lose nearly a quarter of body weight in early trialsExperimental drug helps patients lose nearly a quarter of body weight in early trials
An experimental weight-loss medication was shown to help people lose nearly 25% of their body weight in early-stage 1a/2b trials. The drug, amycretin — developed by Novo Nordisk — works by replicating two hunger hormones — amylin, which regulates appetite and creates a feeling of fullness, and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), the same hormone that […] ...
CNN analyst suggests Trump could go down as ‘hero’ after Iran strikeCNN analyst suggests Trump could go down as ‘hero’ after Iran strike
CNN chief law enforcement analyst John Miller wrote in an op-ed Sunday that President Donald Trump could go down as the “hero” after launching a strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. “[Trump] could come out as the hero—the hitman who delivered the kill shot to the Iran threat—or as a supporting player in the final scenes […] ...
UFC star critical of Trump’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites: ‘What happened to America first?’UFC star critical of Trump’s decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites: ‘What happened to America first?’
Sean Strickland, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump during his reelection campaign and a former UFC middleweight champion, expressed his issue with the U.S. military’s strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Strickland wondered in a post on social media how the military action in Iran helps the average American. CLICK HERE […] ...
Supreme Court rules on Trump’s third-country deportations, in major test for presidentSupreme Court rules on Trump’s third-country deportations, in major test for president
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction blocking them from deporting individuals to third countries without prior notice, voting 6-3 to allow the administration to proceed. At issue was a group of migrants challenging their removals to third countries, or countries that were not their […] ...
Supreme Court allows Trump’s third-country deportations, in major test for presidentSupreme Court allows Trump’s third-country deportations, in major test for president
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court injunction blocking them from deporting individuals to third countries without prior notice— a near-term win for the Trump administration as it looks to quickly enforce its immigration crackdown. Justices on the high court ruled 6-3 to stay the lower court […] ...
Moderate House Dem Jared Golden says Trump was ‘right’ to strike IranModerate House Dem Jared Golden says Trump was ‘right’ to strike Iran
A moderate House Democrat is offering rare praise for President Donald Trump after his precision strikes on Iran over the weekend. “Iran is governed by a regime that is hostile to the United States and allied with others that seek the destruction of America. They sponsor terrorist organizations that have killed American troops and citizens […] ...
Florida AG asks Supreme Court to allow him to continue enforcing controversial immigration lawFlorida AG asks Supreme Court to allow him to continue enforcing controversial immigration law
Florida’s attorney general asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow it to proceed with enforcing a controversial immigration law that seeks to criminalize the arrival or reentry of illegal migrants to the state— teeing up yet another high-stakes, immigration-focused court clash between the Trump administration and immigration advocates. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asked […] ...
Top GOP senator gets inside look at ICE’s dangerous mission as agents battle surge in assaultsTop GOP senator gets inside look at ICE’s dangerous mission as agents battle surge in assaults
EXCLUSIVE: Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn rode along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Volunteer State on Friday as she touted new legislation to penalize those who dox federal law enforcement. During Blackburn’s ride-along in Rutherford County, a suburban and rural area just outside of Nashville, ICE officers were “targeting” an illegal immigrant convicted of […] ...
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Nyet So Fast, DmitryFox News Politics Newsletter: Nyet So Fast, Dmitry
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here’s what’s happening… – Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar: Defense official – Americans vulnerable to lone wolf threats, cyberattacks in wake of Iranian airstrikes: former FBI agent – […] ...
Firefighter’s body recovered from vacation getaway after weekend kayaking accidentFirefighter’s body recovered from vacation getaway after weekend kayaking accident
Texas deputies found the body of a firefighter after his kayak overturned on a lake over the weekend. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said the body of Juan Chaidez was found on Monday morning at Lavon Lake in Collin County, Texas, according to Fox 4. Chaidez’s kayak overturned on the lake, and he was reported […] ...
Dollar fluctuates after US strikes on Iran, dovish Fed commentsDollar fluctuates after US strikes on Iran, dovish Fed comments
The U.S. dollar experienced a volatile trading day on Monday in the wake of the U.S. joining Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities. The dollar strengthened during the Monday morning trading session, rising as much as 0.71% as investors flocked to the greenback, reaching its highest level since May, according to the WSJ Dollar Index, which […] ...
Trader Joe’s pulls ‘Vampire Slayer’ cheese curds from shelves in two statesTrader Joe’s pulls ‘Vampire Slayer’ cheese curds from shelves in two states
A recall is underway for some Face Rock Creamery Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores in two states. Trader Joe’s said Friday that a “single lot code” of the cheese curds have been recalled in response to the potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled product was offered at some […] ...
Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans’ credit scoresBuy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans’ credit scores
FICO said on Monday that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity. The FICO Score 10 BNPL and FICO Score 10 T BNPL will be the first credit scores from a leading credit scoring provider to incorporate this data. FICO said […] ...
Hakeem Jeffries demands Trump ‘justify’ striking Iran, but side-steps impeachment questionHakeem Jeffries demands Trump ‘justify’ striking Iran, but side-steps impeachment question
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is demanding President Donald Trump and his senior officials “justify” the U.S. military’s recent strikes in Iran. “We’ve seen no evidence to date that an offensive strike of this nature was justified under the War Powers Act or the Constitution,” Jeffries said. “But the whole reason for the Trump administration […] ...
Scarborough defends Trump’s decision to strike Iran, suggests other presidents would have done the sameScarborough defends Trump’s decision to strike Iran, suggests other presidents would have done the same
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough defended President Donald Trump on Monday over his decision to strike Iran’s nuclear program, suggesting other presidents might have made the same choice. “I said on Thursday or Friday, the president had no good options. What would Monday look like if he hadn’t have moved? If Iran wasn’t already at 60% and […] ...