The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Friday granted preliminary conditional approval for a national trust bank tied to World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture partially owned by President Donald Trump’s family. The decision, announced in a letter posted on the OCC’s website, advances World Liberty Financial’s plans to establish a national trust bank focused in part on issuing and managing the USD1 stablecoin.World Liberty Trust Company, National Association, would be based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, and plans to issue and redeem USD1, maintain reserves backing the stablecoin and provide digital asset custody and related services…

A popular humpback whale known as “Chompers” has been spotted in the waters off the Southern California coast as she delights fans once again, this time bringing along a new baby calf. The giant whale was seen in the waters of Newport Beach with the majestic mammal enjoying her time alongside the new calf, according to videos and pictures shared by Newport Landing & Davey’s Locker Whale Watching. Newport Beach, California, has experienced nearly two straight weeks of humpback whale sightings off its coast, including visits from two well-known females who returned with new calves. “Today we saw “CHOMPERS” the…

Former Bachelor Peter Weber confirmed his romance with model Jadeyn Carr in August 2026. “Summer ‘26,” Peter captioned an Instagram carousel featuring multiple photos with Jadeyn — who was not officially tagged in the post — and his family from a recent getaway to the Adirondacks in upstate New York. Peter rose to fame on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette. After ending the journey in third place, Weber was named the next lead for The Bachelor. He left his season engaged to Hannah Ann Sluss, though they called off their engagement within weeks over his lingering feelings for fellow…

Signature Theatre has shared a video of its cast and band performing “Our Time” from Merrily We Roll Along, giving an early listen to the production ahead of its run. The clip features Jason Gotay, Jake Loewenthal and Melanie Field leading the company. Merrily We Roll Along features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth, based on the original play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The production’s orchestrations are by Jonathan Tunick. Directed by Matthew Gardiner, Sondheim’s masterwork about friendship, ambition and the compromises that shape a life takes the Signature stage after…

Wherever LeBron James goes this season, it will be the hottest ticket in town. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer announced last month that he will play his unprecedented 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, automatically reigniting some key Eastern Conference rivalries.NBA Commissioner Adam Silver admitted he was holding off on announcing each team’s schedule because he had no idea where James was going. But when James’ decision was announced, Silver went to work, and it’s now paying dividends. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM The Sixers will open the 2026-27 season at Madison Square Garden, where the…

They’re one Brigg happy family. Paul and Jeane Briggs already have their hands full with 37 children, but the West Virginia couple say they won’t rule out adopting more. Married since 1976, the couple share five biological children and 32 adopted children, ranging in age from 10 to 47. In a new interview with PEOPLE, the Briggs say they always knew they were meant to have kids, but not quite this many. A West Virginia couple has a total of 37 children, but mom Jeane says she isn’t opposed to adopting more. Facebook/Jeane Briggs The Briggs have 32 adopted children…

The Kennedy Center board, now made up mostly of President Trump’s allies, voted Thursday to put the president’s name back on the building. Rep. Joyce Beatty, who has challenged Mr. Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center and was on the phone call where the renaming decision was made, joined “The Takeout” to discuss.

Newly released text messages revealed a couple’s marital problems before the man stabbed his wife and daughter at their Minnesota daycare in a murder-suicide, and it was also revealed that he stabbed his mother prior to his death. After reports of the stabbings were released, Nathan Brown was identified as the suspect. His wife, Kristen Brown, and his daughter, Evie, were the victims of the daycare stabbings. Nathan, 41, was said to have stabbed Kristen, 41, and Evie, 7, with a screwdriver. The incident was reported when a parent witnessed the stabbings as he dropped his children off at the…

Night Side Songs, the cast album of the new Lincoln Center Theater musical, will be released in streaming and digital formats on Friday, August 21. The single, “My Stuff,” is available starting today, Friday, August 14. CD and vinyl editions of the album are planned for later this year. Night Side Songs gathers us in the space where life shifts, suddenly and irrevocably, and asks how we move through it. The show features a stirring folk score by the acclaimed duo The Lazours (We Live in Cairo) and visionary direction by Lortel and Obie Award winner Taibi Magar (Macbeth In Stride). The…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The FBI captured Ten Most Wanted fugitive Gregory Henderson Jr., just three days after adding the alleged Indianapolis gang leader to its list and offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.Henderson, 46, had evaded arrest since a sweeping federal takedown of his alleged organization in August 2023. He faces federal charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and conspiracy to engage in an animal fighting venture.The FBI alleges Henderson led a violent Indianapolis…

Latin Americans have had it with socialism. Over the past decade, more than half of Latin America’s nations have voted socialists out. From large countries like Argentina to tiny ones like El Salvador, socialists have been replaced with conservative leaders who’ve made significant progress turning their economies around.That list could grow as Cuba and Nicaragua are on the cusp of collapse after their oil lifelines from Venezuela were cut after the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. NOW AMERICA REACHED A POLITICAL TIPPING POINT FOR SOCIALISM The real incentive for dumping socialism is voter recognition that it just hasn’t worked. What is…

While ingredient lists are mandatory for nearly all baby products, diaper manufacturers are curiously exempt from disclosing what their nappies are made of. Now, a California lawmaker is making it his mission to ensure parents are informed and companies are held accountable. “Parents deserve better than a guessing game, especially when it comes to a product that will be touching their baby’s skin for every minute of every day for the first two years of their lives,” said assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park). California Assembly Member Marc Berman is pushing a bill, AB 1901, to make diaper companies disclose all…

SAGE, Calif. () — Firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire in Riverside County Friday that prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents.The so-called Taffle Fire broke out shortly after 12:30p.m. in the 44200 block of Taffle Ranch Road, south of Red Mountain Road in the unincorporated area of Sage, according to CAL FIRE.So far it has burned at least 55 acres and it’s 0% contained.Evacuation orders were issued for zones RVC-1912 and RVC-1979. See the evacuation zone map here. Evacuation warnings were issued for all of residences and ranches located east of Oak, north of Taffle Ranch and…

Emma London, the fiancée of late climber Jake Whisenant, broke her silence about his sudden death in an emotional essay.  “One week ago, just before sunset, I received the call that no one ever wants to get about the love of their life,” London wrote for Climbing Magazine this week. “Jake had fallen to his death while climbing a first ascent in Sequoia Kings Canyon. As dusk turned to night, I was forced to say goodbye to the last day we were both here on Earth.” Whisenant died on August 3 after falling during a climb at Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness…

Atlantic Records has unveiled the pre-order for CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official companion to the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival. Arriving this fall, pre-orders are now available HERE. Recorded by the full company of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the album is produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alana da Fonseca. CATS: The Jellicle Ball is a kaleidoscope of glittering spectacle, iconic music and electrifying ballroom choreography that The New York Times calls “a lightning strike that sets joy free!” CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Original Broadway Cast Recording) continues Atlantic Records’ long-running string of landmark Original Broadway Cast Recordings, including 2015’s GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA Diamond-certified milestone, Hamilton, 2017’s GRAMMY®  Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen, 2021’s GRAMMY®  Award-winning Jagged Little Pill ,” 2024’s GRAMMY®  Award-nominated musicals, The…