California pot smokers could soon visit their favorite cannabis lounge, order cannabis-laced food and catch some weed-friendly entertainment after the city of San Francisco moved one step closer to making it legal. Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 on Tuesday in the first step to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in the city. San Francisco currently allows for pot smoking in certain pot dispensaries. If the measure passes, pot shops would also be able to sell food and nonalcoholic drinks while offering live entertainment. Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 in the first step…

Thursday, July 9, 2026 2:00AMLOS ANGELES () — Two baby raccoons briefly stole the spotlight from Shohei Ohtani before the Dodgers’ game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday night.Video of the two raccoons went viral on social media after they were spotted walking and bumping their heads below the outfield wall padding.The game announcers said personnel went to safely retrieve the raccoons.The animals’ appearance came during a milestone night for Ohtani, who hit his 300th career home run during the game.Despite Ohtani’s achievement, the Dodgers lost 4-3 to the Rockies.The raccoons’ unexpected visit provided a memorable moment for fans, even as…

On Tuesday, July 7, Project Healthy Minds, the official Hero Impact Partner of the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Proof, hosted a special post-show conversation at Booth Theatre featuring Emmy winner Ayo Edebiri, Golden Globe winner Don Cheadle, Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren, Grammy Award nominee Jin Ha, and Project Healthy Minds CEO and founder Phillip Schermer. Check out photos of the discussion below. Moderated by Chris Murphy of Vanity Fair, the discussion explored the production’s themes of grief, inheritance, genius, and mental illness, while highlighting the importance of accessible mental health care and authentic conversations around…

Published on 08/07/2026 – 14:45 GMT+2•Updated 14:53 The European Union is discussing a narrower version of its proposal to ban the issuing of visas to Russian soldiers and military veterans after pushback from France and Italy, limiting the measure to short-stay visas and to those who directly took part in the fighting in Ukraine. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The ban will form part of the EU’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EU ambassadors are due to discuss the package on Wednesday, with the aim of adopting it by mid-July to avoid an automatic revision of…

Mackenzie Shirilla shared a new photo featuring her eyebrow slit in a snapshot taken inside of prison as her support team shared a new update amid her attempts to appeal. Shirilla’s team took to her Instagram account on Monday, July 6, to share a selfie that she took behind bars. Shirilla, 21, donned a serious expression as she looked at the camera. She wore her hair straight with styled baby hair, filled-in arched brows with one featuring a slit, rosy cheeks and overlined full lips with a nude gloss. Additionally, Shirilla wore a navy long sleeve top and tiny hoop…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Connecticut man is accused of sexually assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter, who was found dead in her home with a lethal dose of diphenhydramine — the active ingredient in Benadryl — in her system, according to authorities.Anthony Federline, 39, was charged in April with first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor after the death of Eve Rogers, according to the Enfield Police Department.Authorities are now looking to search Federline’s Facebook and Snapchat accounts, the family’s CVS Caremark account and two Amazon accounts as part of a probe into the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The efforts of Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, to move past his indictment and subsequent pardon by President Donald Trump are clashing with his brother’s legal troubles.Martin Cuellar, sheriff of Webb County, Texas, faces a court hearing Thursday over accusations of having misappropriated county funds. The case, coupled with the closeness of the Cuellar family, is complicating Henry Cuellar’s political outlook as he wages a campaign to continue his congressional career in one of the country’s most competitive districts.It’s been over half a year since Trump pardoned Cuellar from an indictment on charges…

The clearest and most straightforward condition in the performance-based deal with Iran was a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with no tolls. Freedom of navigation is a long-standing international principle. So the Iranians have been firing on ships and firing on Gulf states. And firing on American military bases. Thereby violating the so-called ceasefire and violating the so-called memorandum of understanding. So President Trump’s patience has run out.Earlier today, a reporter asked the president: “On Iran, is the ceasefire over? Is the ceasefire done? Is the MOU dead?” Mr. Trump replied: “It’s a very interesting question. To me, I…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s the middle of the summer, which means there isn’t a ton of NHL news to sift through, but there is some, and, in the case of the Chicago Blackhawks, it’s very bad.That’s because the team just learned their franchise centerpiece, Connor Bedard, will be out of action four months after getting injured while training.That means he won’t be back in the team’s lineup until November.NHL TEAM’S ROUGH OFFSEASON GETS WORSE AS FRANCHISE LEGEND LEAVES TO COACH FOR ARCH-RIVAL Bedard was training in Vancouver last week when video started making the rounds…

Rising fast food juggernaut Raising Cane’s is continuing its rapid expansion into California, just months after opening its 1,000th restaurant in the heart of Hollywood. The fried chicken chain — which was founded nearly 30 years ago on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge — is making a push into some more wealthier California enclaves. Raising Cane’s confirmed to the North Bay Business Journal that they will be opening three new restaurants in the ritzy North Bay this year. Fast food chain Raising Cane’s is continuing its expansion into California, just months after opening its 1,000th eatery. Getty…

Washington — Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner announced Wednesday he is suspending his campaign after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her when they were dating five years ago, ending a Senate run punctuated by personal controversies.Platner announced his decision in an 11-minute social media video. He vehemently denied the sexual assault allegations, calling them “false” and “not real,” but said the pressure from state-level and national Democrats had made it impossible for his campaign to continue. He blamed the “political establishment” for the situation.  “This is incredibly difficult, because I know that some will think it’s an…

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors, and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town for the ninth year of their internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show (BenDeLaCreme Presents). Directed, produced, and written by BenDeLaCreme, this year’s show will tour 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada from November 6 to December 30 in major theaters.  Artist presale begins July 8 at 3 p.m. EST (Code: HOHOHO), and tickets go on general sale July 10 at 1 p.m. EST at JinkxandDeLa.com. VIP Packages, including a photo opportunity and a Q&A with the stars, are only available to purchase…

The European Union will need significantly higher imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) this summer to replenish depleted gas storage before the winter, according to the latest assessment by the bloc’s agency for the cooperation of energy regulators (ACER). ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the bloc is still reeling from gas markets volatility due to the conflict in the Middle East and the on-off closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz, ACER’s summer supply outlook warns that EU gas storage was only 28 percent full at the start of the summer injection season on 1 April, its lowest level in four years.…

Shoppers hunting for affordable protein options at Dollar Tree may be surprised by just how many choices are available beyond the usual snack aisle staples. From protein drinks and meat-based snacks to nuts, popcorn, and convenient grab-and-go options, budget-friendly finds can vary widely in how much protein they actually provide. To help separate the strongest options from the snacks that only appear high in protein, here’s how six popular Dollar Tree protein picks stack up from the most to the least grams of protein per serving. This breakdown also looks at what each snack offers nutritionally, including calories, convenience, and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An illegal immigrant accused of fatally stabbing his coworker during an argument at a Michigan food processing plant should not be released back onto the streets, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Wednesday.Valmir Djempsley, 20, a Haitian citizen, was charged in the June 30 slaying of 21-year-old Brandon Eduardo Velasquez Chavez at the Clemens Food Group plant in Coldwater.The killing occurred during an argument between the two men, during which Djempsley allegedly chased Chavez with a knife before stabbing him in the back. Djempsley told authorities that Chavez headbutted him during…