Elevated gas prices ahead of November’s midterm elections could make Republicans feel the “same fate” the Democrats did in 2022, when prices that summer hit an average of $5 a gallon, an expert told FOX Business.  Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, made the remark this week as the national average for a gallon of gas currently sits at $4.42 Wednesday, according to GasBuddy data. Four years ago, the Democrats lost their slim majority in the House of Representatives after controlling both chambers heading into the election, like the Republicans do now. “Traditionally, high gas prices going…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Walmart’s highly anticipated Deals & More sale is happening from October 5 through October 11, but who says you have to wait until next week to save? In fact, countless cool-girl style deals are hiding in plain sight at Walmart, and we can’t believe how good the mega markdowns are already. The week-long October sale is far from being a sad summer leftovers situation; these Walmart discounts include everything from quiet-luxury tops, fall-centric dresses, autumnal-approved pants, cozy knit sweaters and other…

FIRST ON FOX: The Treasury Department is dropping the hammer on a Tren de Aragua (TdA) $40-plus million fraud scheme accused of using U.S. automated teller machines as a narco-terror piggybank, stealing Americans’ cash to fund its transnational terror network. Treasury, in a First on Fox exclusive Wednesday, unleashed a whole-of-government crackdown, targeting the financial network of the violent foreign terrorist organization (FTO) TdA over a massive, high-tech ATM “jackpotting” scheme that has siphoned millions from American banks.”President Trump’s administration will not allow terrorist organizations like Tren de Aragua to exploit the U.S. financial system or enrich themselves through theft…

Arin Patterson wants to know where the hell her husband is. So she created a form to find him. The 36-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, single has sparked virtual cheers — and groans — with her recent public attempt to find love, having put together a detailed “husband application” with the intent of attracting and vetting potential life partners. Since pinning the three-page Google form to her Instagram bio in late August and advertising her quest for romance on social media, Patterson’s targeted search for a spouse has garnered 241 submissions and “anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500” direct messages, with the…

Rehearsals are officially underway for Wanted. A new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, Wanted is the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. Wanted will begin previews Thursday, October 15 ahead of an opening night on Sunday, November 8. The cast just met the press and you can check out a sneak peek of “Under a Different Sun”, performed by Liisi LaFontaine and Luke James, in this video. Check back later for complete coverage and catch photos of the cast here. Wanted will star Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke,…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Banana Republic style is sophisticated and timeless, with a cool international air that makes its pieces perfect for travel, work and play. Now, there was a time when we could only get that specific look at the mall store staple — but that era is finally over. In case you missed it, Amazon has an entire storefront filled with Banana Republic clothing that will arrive at your front door in only two days (with Prime shipping, of course). It was such…

Six Flags Magic Mountain said Tuesday it is permanently closing the famed X2 roller coaster after multiple lawsuits alleged some riders were left with serious brain injuries. The Southern California theme park said it was retiring the ride for good after nearly 20 years. The announcement comes about a month after Six Flags settled a lawsuit brought by the family of Christopher Hawley, a 22-year-old San Diego State University graduate. Hawley died from blunt-force head trauma one day after riding X2 in 2022.And just last week, three more lawsuits were filed alleging that the X2 caused traumatic brain injuries for…

New York City may have a new state of emergency: There’s no Diet Coke. In neighborhoods across the five boroughs, fizzy diehards point to particularly egregious offenders like Amazon Fresh, which allegedly has been dry for nearly a month, with dis-honorable mentions for Fresh Direct, Costco and Target. Resources are low, and the danger is imminent. Cans of Diet Coke are nowhere to be found, according to New Yorkers. On the Upper East Side, where one resident recently asked neighbors whether anyone else had been unable to order Diet Coke cans for nearly a month, the answer came quickly. “We…

TIME has revealed the 2026 TIME100 Next, an annual list recognizing 100 emerging leaders from around the world. Among the theater highlights of this year’s list are Isa Briones, Joshua Henry and Sarah Pidgeon. “This spring’s Broadway turn as Connie Francis in Just in Time left me wondering, ‘Is there anything she can’t do!?’,” said Katherine LaNasa about Isa Briones. Lin-Manuel Miranda commented on Joshua Henry, “My form of evangelism has been casting him in almost everything I’ve worked on: In the Heights; two companies of Hamilton; tick, tick … Boom!—while cheering for him on Broadway in Violet, Shuffle Along, Carousel, and…

Former special counsel Jack Smith mounted a vigorous defense of his two criminal investigations into President Donald Trump Tuesday in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, as several Republicans suggested Smith himself should face prosecution.”I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including my decision to bring charges against President Trump. I made these decisions without regard to President Trump’s political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy in the 2024 presidential election,” Smith said in his opening statement to the committee. “If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether…

Actor Chad Lowe and wife Kim Painter have announced the death of their daughter, Fiona. She was 13. “We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona,” the couple said in a statement to People, TMZ and other outlets on Tuesday, September 29. Lowe, 58, and Painter described Fiona as “a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance.” “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. In fact, she was the light of our lives,” the couple, who also share daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, continued. Related:…

This is a story about the final reading of second-quarter gross domestic product. Please check back for updates. The U.S. economy grew at a stronger pace than expected in the second quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Wednesday released its final reading of second-quarter GDP, which showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.2% in the three-month period including April, May and June. That figure topped the expectations of economists polled by LSEG, who had estimated 1.5% GDP growth in the second quarter.

Director Richard Linklater has provided an update on the film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along, which will be filmed over 20 years. In an interview with Variety at Zurich Film Festival, he shared that the fourth section, out of nine total, will begin filming soon. “My progress report is this: It’s nine sections in 20 years, and in a few months, we are filming a fourth. So see you in 2040,” he said. He went on to acknowledge that there are some risks associated with the long shoot. “That’s the only way to tell this story, but people go: ‘What…

We’re getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang rape back in 2024.Cornell conducted an internal investigation that led to expulsions, suspensions and other sanctions. The response by law enforcement has come under new scrutiny, and prosecutors have now reopened their criminal investigation.CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi exclusively obtained a transcript of the alleged victim’s interview with campus police from a source.Jane Doe describes initial sexual activity, gaps in memoryThe interview began on Nov. 14 — more than three weeks after the alleged gang rape — and continued the…

Dancing With the Stars’ Yacht Rock Night was smooth sailing for some couples — and choppy waters for others. The Tuesday, September 29, episode kicked off with Olympian Amber Glenn cruising onto center stage with partner Pasha Pashkov for a foxtrot to “Hold the Line” by Toto. Despite Pashkov facing a bloody nose injury in rehearsals, he and Amber came out on top with all 8s from judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. “And the ice queen does it again, wow!” Hough said. “What a way to start the show. You turned this ballroom into your own…