NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: OXFORD, Miss. – Court documents uncovered by Fox News Digital reveal the owner of a vape shop near the Ole Miss campus was previously indicted for trafficking hundreds of doses of an illegal synthetic cannabinoid.Fox News Digital first reported Amer Alowdi, 40, was indicted in 2022 and fled the country before he could face formal prosecution documents allege. He owns the Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store in Oxford.Last week, law enforcement raided his shop following investigations into the deaths of two Ole Miss students where packaged kratom –…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan last week to give away 70,000 free tickets to the Metropolitan Opera House, firing up critics on social media who argue there are more pressing issues facing New Yorkers.”Opera for All,” a partnership between the city and the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center, will allow New Yorkers who have never attended a performance to enter a monthly lottery for tickets to productions ranging from Macbeth to La Bohème, according to a press release from the mayor’s office.A spokesperson for Mamdani’s office told Fox…

A new report from the Bank of America Institute finds that American consumers are spending more on their hobbies but are facing higher prices for their enjoyment. The report notes that Bank of America card data suggests consumers are facing “funflation” in the prices they pay for their hobbies at arts and crafts stores, hobby shops, outdoor recreation service providers and retailers that specialize in activities including hiking, camping, skiing and scuba diving.Using that definition, card data shows spending on hobbies rose 7.9% year over year in August, which was twice as fast as the 3.4% growth in transactions. That…

As interest in peptides continues to grow, experts are increasingly looking beyond weight loss to their potential role in healthy aging. Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole told Fox News Digital that peptides are “intimately connected” with longevity, cellular healing and metabolic health. “[Peptides] help with cellular communication,” said Cole, co-author of the upcoming book “Heal Your Cells.” The recommendations for peptides depend on the context in which they’re used, he said, noting that the answer often falls “somewhere in the middle.” Citing previous research, Cole noted that an estimated 93% of US adults are metabolically unhealthy, leaving only about…

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting September 28, 2026.MJ the MusicalMJ is centered around the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that…

President Trump had a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei late Sunday night, the president confirmed. White House officials have not released any details of what was discussed at the dinner.The dinner comes as Amodei has been warning about the “exponential growth” of AI and has called for safeguards on the industry. Mr. Trump has resisted the idea of imposing regulations, saying that in the race between the U.S. and China, “whoever wins AI wins.”Mr. Trump said Sunday before the dinner that he and Amodei were going to “talk about” about AI regulations. “I’m for let’s go and let’s win,” Mr.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn’s words took center stage Monday as his Ohio murder trial resumes for a second week, with jurors watching more of his recorded interview with police as prosecutors move closer to wrapping their case.Jurors began watching the interview Friday, hearing Flynn describe what he said happened inside his Tipp City home before and after his wife, Ashley Flynn, was fatally shot Feb. 16.Prosecutors allege Flynn shot Ashley in the back of the head and staged the scene to look like an intruder had broken in. He has…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s a calculation by Republicans to keep the Senate in session this week.Yes. The Senate was scheduled to meet anyway over the next few days. But the general consensus early last week was that the Senate would be done then, and those facing competitive races would be back home campaigning.Then Wednesday hit.Republicans wanted to stay in Washington. For a very specific reason. And many of them told Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., as much at their weekly luncheon.”Odds are we plan on being here next week,” said Thune.REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS STRUGGLES…

The divide between Baby Boomers and Millennials has made its way to the frozen aisle. California-based grocer Trader Joe’s has been ranked the most popular grocery chain among older shoppers, with a popularity score of 69%, according to a new analysis by YouGov. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the store they shop at most. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! A new analysis from YouGov says Trader Joe’s is the most popular grocer among Baby Boomers. Getty Images In the analysis, the popularity…

Just last night, Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed returned to the stage in a concert version of the acclaimed 2016 Broadway musical, inspired by one of the most important works in American theater history. Prior to the concert, Shanta Thake, Ehrenkranz Chief Artistic Officer of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, announced from the stage that these historic concerts are being recorded for broadcast and streaming by PBS’ Great Performances, making this important artistic work accessible to audiences nationwide. The program is expected to premiere in 2027. Additional details will be…

LONDON — A police cordon remained in place on Monday near a major air base hosting U.S. forces in the southwest of England, where British police arrested five men early on Sunday on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses.The men were detained in possession of three vans close to RAF Fairford, which has long served as a key European hub for the U.S. Air Force and a vital staging point for long-range operations in the Middle East — including in the ongoing conflict with Iran.Counter Terrorism Policing said on Monday that all five men arrested were from London, all were…

Rod Stewart will stop touring after one final hurrah. On Monday, September 28, the music legend, 81, announced his Final Encore Tour, set to take place in the U.K. and Europe in 2027. “My dear friends, the time has come to say farewell to life on the road. After more than six decades, The Final Encore will most definitely be my last,” Stewart said in a statement. He continued, “I’ve been singing the music I love since I was 19 years old, and I’ve had the privilege of taking it around the world to all of you. It has given…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration is offering taxpayer-funded scholarships for an activist program while limiting participation to immigrants, including non-U.S. citizens, a requirement that has drawn criticism online.The Immigrants Lead Boston program, run by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, is designed for “emerging leaders” interested in advocating for Boston’s immigrant communities. Participants meet city officials and receive training aimed at helping them engage with local government and organize within their communities during the 10-week program.Critics have seized on both the taxpayer funding and the eligibility requirements, arguing that U.S.-born residents are…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! United Kingdom police are releasing five terror suspects on bail Monday after they were arrested on suspicion of a terror plot targeting a U.S. air base in Britain this weekend.Laurence ​Taylor, head of ​Counter Terrorism Policing, confirmed that investigations into the five men are ongoing, “including ⁠that this may be actively committed ​by proxies ​or ⁠individuals either knowingly or unknowingly working on ⁠behalf ​of a ​foreign state.” Meanwhile, the Iranian Embassy in the U.K. has denied any connection to the five men.The Sunday night arrests came after a local resident and farmer…

Which borough has the best pizza in New York City?A recent report that combines Google customer ratings with sanitation scores says any way you slice it, the answer is Manhattan. The research comes from bike rental provider Holland Bikes, which analyzed over 11,000 New York eateries using NYC Department of Health restaurant inspection data and Google customer ratings. After crunching the numbers, the report found that 60% of top-rated pizza joints are located in Manhattan. A new report reveals the top 5 pizzerias in NYC. Rawf8 – stock.adobe.com Each pizzeria was scored on five weighted indicators: health inspection grade (30%),…