A swath of businesses and restaurants in Minneapolis is taking a significant financial hit as clashes between anti-ICE agitators and federal agents continue, with some saying the situation feels like the COVID-19 pandemic all over again, according to a city official. The protests have driven away customers hoping to avoid the unrest, leading to reduced foot traffic, temporary closures and shortened business hours. They’ve also kept many employees from showing up to work, further hamstringing employers, according to Adam Duininck, CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council. Duininck estimated that business activity in South Minneapolis, where 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was…

A Texas man accused of killing a 37-year-old woman was arrested by authorities while wearing a disturbing hooded sweatshirt that read “I Will Put You in a Trunk.” Kruz Dean Wanser was detained on Thursday, January 15, following “the suspicious death” of Margaret Pennington that took place inside of a home in Azle, Texas, on January 11, according to a news release shared by the Azle Police Department. Wanser has been charged with tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and…

President Trump, one year after his inauguration, has compiled an extraordinary list of accomplishments. You can get too caught up in the correction du jour, but the reality is promises made, promises kept. The centerpiece was One, Big, Beautiful Bill — supply-side tax cuts, deregulation, “drill, baby, drill,” free and fair reciprocal trade, and the economy is booming. America has the hottest economy in the world. We’re hitting on all cylinders. Here’s what the President said earlier today in the press room: “We created super high economic growth and America is booming,” and that “fourth quarter GDP is on track…

When Brooklyn Beckham finally addressed the speculation around his estrangement from his family, announcing very plainly on social media that he does not want to reconcile with them, I felt my chest tighten in a way that was familiar. Not because I know him, or his parents, or the specific contours of his life—but because I recognized the tone. The restraint. The precision. The unmistakable sound of someone who has tried everything else. His statement wasn’t dramatic or overly emotional: “I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote in a Jan. 19 post shared to his Instagram…

As first reported by Broadway Journal, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed allocating an additional $150 million to retroactively extend a New York State theater tax credit program. The briefing book states: “To maintain support for musical and theatrical productions in New York City, the Executive Budget increases the aggregate amount available under the program by $150 million for productions with initial performances on or after December 1, 2025. If the state legislature approves the extension, it could help shows including as All Out: Comedy About Ambition, which began performances in December, Every Brilliant Thing, starring Daniel Radcliffe, which will begin performances in February,…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The shooter who wounded a judge and his wife in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Lafayette, Indiana, spoke to the victims before opening fire, according to dispatch audio obtained by Fox News Digital.The shooter, who remains at large, knocked on the door to the home of Judge Steven Meyer and his wife, Kimberly Meyer, before saying, “We have your dog,” and then firing a gunshot through the door, a dispatcher says in the audio.Steven Meyer was shot in the arm, and Kimberly Meyer was shot in the hip at their home on…

close video One of America’s largest banks says the U.S. economy could be stronger than many investors expect and suggests Wall Street may be underestimating growth potential under current economic policies. Bank of America (BofA) raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast from 2.6% to 2.8%, striking a bullish tone well above market consensus.CEO Brian Moynihan outlined the upgraded outlook in a Monday interview with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo in Davos, Switzerland. BANK OF AMERICA TO AWARD $1B IN STOCK TO NEARLY ALL EMPLOYEES THROUGH SHARING SUCCESS PROGRAM “What’s behind that move is a belief that there are more good things…

Sex isn’t just a young man’s game. Sexual desire is a driving force in many relationships and a fundamental part of being human — we know that it can vary greatly among individuals. But what we once thought about male sexual desire and when it peaks has completely changed, thanks to new research. Once-held popular beliefs about sexual desire in men have been flipped on their head, thanks to a new study. Viacheslav Yakobchuk – stock.adobe.com A large-scale study published this month in the journal Scientific Reports examined data from over 67,000 people 18 to 89 years old. The most…

Washington — The Supreme Court is set to convene Wednesday to consider President Trump’s bid to remove Lisa Cook from her post on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, a case that could have significant ramifications for the independence of the central bank.The case arose after Mr. Trump attempted to oust Cook from the board last year — an unprecedented move that marked the first time in the Fed’s 112-year history that a president tried to fire a sitting governor. So far, lower courts and the Supreme Court have allowed Cook to continue serving in her post while litigation over…

Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the complete cast and creative team for the new musical Night Side Songs, written by The Lazours who are reuniting with Lortel and Obie Award-winning director Taibi Magar, as rehearsals commence today. See photos of rehearsals here! Night Side Songs will star Robin de Jesús as ‘Dr. Henry Verlaine / Lillian Jones / Uncle Jere,’ Brooke Ishibashi as ‘Yasmine,’ Jonathan Raviv as ‘Frank,’ Mary Testa as ‘Desirée / Prudence of Dursley,’ and Kris Saint-Louis as ‘Pilgrim / Nurse / Harris Reading.’ Performances will begin on Saturday, February 14th, with an official opening night set for…

Nicola Peltz Beckham sent a subtle message with a new tattoo amid the Beckham family drama. Nicola, 30, showed off her new ink via Instagram while wearing a teal bikini on Monday, January 19. Her tattoo, written in Yiddish, translates to “family first,” per the Daily Mail. Nicola, who is married to Brooklyn Beckham, debuted the ink while wearing a delicate bikini top featuring sweetheart cups, thin straps and a ruched center. The model rocked soft glam, including filled-in eyebrows, a touch of eyeliner, rosy cheeks and lined lips. Her brunette hair was pulled back into an updo. “🐬🐬🐬,” she…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man accused of driving drunk and killing a student-athlete and his girlfriend in a Rowan County, North Carolina, crash is now facing felony charges, with federal immigration officials also issuing a detainer, according to local reporting.Juan Alvarado Aguilar, 37, has been identified as the suspect in the case. Jail records show Aguilar is being held at the Rowan County Detention Center on a bond set at over $5 million, following his arrest on multiple charges, including two counts of felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired.The Salisbury Post reported that…

ServiceNow and OpenAI are deepening their strategic partnership with an enhanced collaboration to help enterprises accelerate efforts to turn artificial intelligence (AI) into measurable business outcomes. ServiceNow Chairman and CEO Bill McDermott joined FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria” to discuss the expanded collaboration, which brings OpenAI technical advisors and ServiceNow engineers together to build custom AI solutions integrated directly into ServiceNow’s enterprise platform.”The main thing is direct integration,” McDermott said, “so you’re taking the best of AI, and you’re integrating it directly into ServiceNow’s platform.” McDermott said the partnership is designed to help businesses move beyond experimentation…

Most restaurateurs would consider serving free drinks a losing proposition. For Michael Della Femina, who recently opened a Soho branch of his Beverly Hills hit Croft Alley, it’s about building community. At the West Coast location, he set up a vintage red light on a bar that’s visible from outside and which staff turn on to let both passersby and customers inside know that they’re serving up free cocktails, Della Femina told Side Dish. Michael Della Femina recently opened Lily Pond, a Soho branch of his Beverly Hills hit Croft Alley. Courtesy of Lily Pond “It’s become a fun little…