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Ben Shelton takes 1 minute to defeat opponent at Wimbledon after match was suspended due to darknessBen Shelton takes 1 minute to defeat opponent at Wimbledon after match was suspended due to darkness

Ben Shelton was serving for the match at the Wimbledon Championships on Thursday, but he had to wait until the next day to do so. That’s because his second-round bout against Rinky Hijikata was suspended due to darkness. Shelton was leading, 6-2, 7-5, 5-4, when the match was called, and he clearly was not happy […] ...

DNC revamps messaging, says Trump is ‘killing the American dream’ through price hikes, ‘big beautiful bill’DNC revamps messaging, says Trump is ‘killing the American dream’ through price hikes, ‘big beautiful bill’

FIRST ON FOX — The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday launched a new campaign accusing President Donald Trump of “killing the American dream”through price hikes, market volatility and the GOP-backed megabill passed by Congress.  Party officials plan to lean heavily on the message in the months ahead as they work to broaden their appeal […] ...

Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr pulls off epic slide to avoid tag at home plateRoyals’ Bobby Witt Jr pulls off epic slide to avoid tag at home plate

The Kansas City Royals need all they can get if they want to return to the postseason – thankfully, they have Bobby Witt Jr. Witt Jr. is not putting up the same numbers he did last season that got him a second-place finish in the AL MVP vote (behind only Aaron Judge), but his athleticism […] ...

Trump v. California: Sanctuary cities to EV bans, Trump puts left-wing state under repeated scrutinyTrump v. California: Sanctuary cities to EV bans, Trump puts left-wing state under repeated scrutiny

President Donald Trump and his administration have taken a hatchet to left-wing policies that infiltrated the federal government, which has included directly combating policies originating in the state of California, where local leaders repeatedly have sparred with the president since even before Inauguration Day.  “Governor Gavin Newscum is trying to KILL our Nation’s beautiful California,” […] ...

Bukele mocks Abrego Garcia’s torture claims with prison highlight reelBukele mocks Abrego Garcia’s torture claims with prison highlight reel

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has released a video highlight reel showing Kilmar Abrego Garcia apparently thriving during his imprisonment, in an attempt to refute the migrant’s claims that he was tortured while in custody. Abrego Garcia, who a judge ruled was erroneously deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador and then returned after a court order, […] ...

PETA plans to make presence at Joey Chestnut’s comeback in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating ContestPETA plans to make presence at Joey Chestnut’s comeback in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Joey Chestnut’s return to Coney Island on the Fourth of July may come with somewhat of a wrinkle. Chestnut was ineligible to compete in last year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest following a dispute stemming from his signing with Impossible Foods. However, with weeks to spare, the sides all worked out a deal to get […] ...

Viral 102-year-old WWII veteran has message about America: ‘How lucky we all are’Viral 102-year-old WWII veteran has message about America: ‘How lucky we all are’

A World War II veteran who is 102 years old has become a viral sensation on TikTok, sharing his experiences of wartime stories. Jake Larson, aka “Papa Jake,” spoke with Fox News Digital about serving the country and shared what Independence Day means to him. (See the video at the top of this article.)  Larson […] ...

Tulsi Gabbard accuses Washington Post reporter of ‘actively harassing’ ODNI staffTulsi Gabbard accuses Washington Post reporter of ‘actively harassing’ ODNI staff

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called out the Washington Post and its reporter and accused them of “actively harassing” her staff in an X post on Thursday. “It has come to my attention that Washington Post reporter @nakashimae appears to be actively harassing [Office of the Director of National Intelligence] staff. Instead of reaching […] ...

Red Sox players visit Trump at White House despite manager’s previous disapprovalRed Sox players visit Trump at White House despite manager’s previous disapproval

The Boston Red Sox are in Washington, D.C., for a three-game holiday weekend series against the Nationals, and they opted to be VIP tourists during their off day. The Sox didn’t have a game on Thursday, so several players took a trip to the White House to visit President Donald Trump. Trevor Story, Justin Wilson, […] ...

GlassesUSA Fourth of July sale: Save 20% on sunglasses from Ray-Ban, Oakley and Costa Del MarGlassesUSA Fourth of July sale: Save 20% on sunglasses from Ray-Ban, Oakley and Costa Del Mar

GlassesUSA is kicking off summer with its Fourth of July sale on sunglasses. This weekend, you can use the code SUN20 to get 20% off Ray-Ban, Oakley and Costa Del Mar sunglasses. GlassesUSA is also having a sale on its other eyewear and contact lenses. You can currently save 40% on designer-brand eyeglasses and sunglasses […] ...

Trump touts ‘very popular’ domestic policy bill ahead of White House signingTrump touts ‘very popular’ domestic policy bill ahead of White House signing

President Donald Trump says that his sweeping domestic policy bill that squeaked through both houses of Congress this week along near-party-line votes is “very popular” with Americans. Asked about a slew of national polls conducted last month which indicated that most Americans were far from thrilled with the massive spending and tax cut bill, the […] ...

Jake Paul trolls opponent arrested by ICE with American flag emoji on social mediaJake Paul trolls opponent arrested by ICE with American flag emoji on social media

Jake Paul took a second win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. this week. Paul earned an official WBA cruiserweight ranking after defeating the boxing legend’s son over the weekend in a unanimous decision – on Wednesday. Just four days after the bout, Chavez Jr. was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Paul, as usual, […] ...

Jane Seymour maintains the same size since age 17 without crazy dietsJane Seymour maintains the same size since age 17 without crazy diets

Jane Seymour has stayed in shape for decades without fad diets or marathon workout routines. “I am now the size I was when I was 17 and a ballet dancer,” the 74-year-old actress told Fox News Digital.  “I try to stay around the same weight, but without going crazy about it. I have gotten bigger […] ...

Trump pitches plan allowing farmers to vouch for illegal immigrant workers facing deportationTrump pitches plan allowing farmers to vouch for illegal immigrant workers facing deportation

The Trump administration plans to implement a process whereby farmers in Iowa can vouch for hard-working, law-abiding migrant farmworkers who may be facing deportation, so that they can remain in the U.S. The proposed process was shared by President Donald Trump during an event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday night, kicking off a […] ...

The Left is celebrating July 4 with protests while the Right sees a patriotic revivalThe Left is celebrating July 4 with protests while the Right sees a patriotic revival

As President Donald Trump is preparing for Independence Day celebrations, some Democrats will be taking to the streets to protest on America’s birthday as polls indicate a decreased sense of patriotism from those on the Left.   Democrats across the country are organizing protests and boycotts on the 4th of July to make their voices heard […] ...

New Cold War?: US faces long-term battle to contain Iran after Trump’s strike on their nuclear facilitiesNew Cold War?: US faces long-term battle to contain Iran after Trump’s strike on their nuclear facilities

After Trump’s strategic strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities,  Twelve days of air raids, missile exchanges, and brinksmanship between Israel and Iran have ended in a precarious ceasefire. Brokered by the United States, the truce has temporarily halted a conflict that threatened to spiral into a regional war involving U.S. forces, energy markets, and global nonproliferation […] ...

This July 4th, here’s how my family earned the right to be called ‘Americans’ – legallyThis July 4th, here’s how my family earned the right to be called ‘Americans’ – legally

I was born in India but made in America. My father, a proud Indian naval officer, gave up everything — his career, comfort and country — for a chance at the American Dream. He brought my mother, my brother and me to the United States with just $80 and a belief in the American Dream.  […] ...

Hardware stores are the nuts and bolts of American freedom this July 4thHardware stores are the nuts and bolts of American freedom this July 4th

In 1997, in the early, optimistic, post-Soviet days, I visited Odesa, Ukraine, to lead discussions about democratic governance systems for the region’s public officials. That beautiful, historic city on the Black Sea, once a polyglot center of commerce — now horrifically targeted by Russian bombs — was just awakening from socialism.  Private hotels and restaurants […] ...

Lee Greenwood says patriotic anthem ‘God Bless the USA’ is untouchable even in a woke eraLee Greenwood says patriotic anthem ‘God Bless the USA’ is untouchable even in a woke era

Lee Greenwood reflected on why he believes his patriotic anthem “God Bless the USA.” has stood the test of time.  The 82-year-old country singer released his signature song “God Bless the USA, which is also known as “Proud to Be an American,” in 1984. Since then, the song’s hit status has endured, with its popularity […] ...

Just one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveatsJust one hot dog a day could raise disease risk, study suggests, but some cite caveats

A new meta-analysis from the University of Washington suggests that no amount of processed food is safe to consume. Researchers analyzed 77 different studies to gauge the link between certain amounts of these foods and common chronic diseases. “Habitual consumption of even small amounts of processed meat, sugary drinks and trans fatty acids is linked […] ...

Colorado man sentenced to life in prison for DUI that killed Air Force veteran, injured his childrenColorado man sentenced to life in prison for DUI that killed Air Force veteran, injured his children

A Colorado man who killed an Air Force veteran while driving drunk last year will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was found guilty of first-degree murder. Paul Stephenson, 57, of Castle Rock, was convicted in April of killing USAF Lt. Col. Matt Anderson and injuring his four children after he […] ...

America’s oldest Independence Day parade marks 240 years of patriotic traditionAmerica’s oldest Independence Day parade marks 240 years of patriotic tradition

A quaint coastal New England town known for hosting the oldest Independence Day parade is once again resuming festivities this year for its 240th anniversary.   The town of Bristol, Rhode Island, began hosting celebrations in 1785. Reverend Henry Wight of the First Congregational Church, a Revolutionary veteran, conducted the first known Patriotic Exercises, according […] ...

Diddy insider Mark Geragos admits ‘the only thing’ that surprised him about the verdictDiddy insider Mark Geragos admits ‘the only thing’ that surprised him about the verdict

Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted Wednesday of racketeering and sex trafficking charges following a two-month-long federal trial. Backed by a “dream team” group of defense lawyers, the rapper was facing life in prison if convicted of the three charges, but a jury handed down a guilty verdict on two of the lesser charges of transportation […] ...

How law enforcement’s discovery of rare drug in Suzanne Morphew’s body led to her husband’s eventual arrestHow law enforcement’s discovery of rare drug in Suzanne Morphew’s body led to her husband’s eventual arrest

The investigation into Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance appeared to be at a standstill following the dismissal of Barry Morphew’s murder charge in 2022. That changed when investigators found a rare chemical compound inside her body, which prosecutors say ties Barry Morphew directly to her death. Barry Morphew was arrested near Phoenix, Arizona on June 20 following […] ...