NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans who say they aren’t proud of the United States may need a refresher on the nation’s history or a visit to other countries, Mike Rowe told Fox News Digital on America’s 250th anniversary.Rowe, founder of the skilled-trades nonprofit mikeroweWORKS, narrator of “Deadliest Catch” and host of “Dirty Jobs,” said celebrities should avoid dispensing political advice but argued history shows why socialism has repeatedly fallen out of favor.Asked about a Gallup poll showing only 53% of Americans are very proud of the U.S., Rowe said that while he’s no “mind reader,” his…

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is causing a fierce bidding war for some luxury homes in the San Francisco Bay Area, with dozens of homes selling more than $1 million above asking price last month. Mike Simonsen, chief economist at Compass International Holdings, noted in a post on X citing the firm’s analysis of MLS data, that there were 44 homes sold in San Francisco that closed at a price at least $1 million above the final asking price. It showed the 44 transactions from June totaled over $60 million in total sales.The June total marked the continuation of a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All eyes were on Caitlin Clark on Wednesday night as she made her anticipated return from injury in a road matchup in Los Angeles.But instead of a triumphant comeback, the Fever spent the entire night chasing the Sparks as Clark’s rough return fueled a 106-92 rout.The superstar never found a groove, looking completely out of sync in her return from a back injury.STEPHANIE WHITE GIVES CAITLIN CLARK STATUS UPDATE AHEAD OF FEVER-SPARKS, BUT HER NEXT MOVE RAISES QUESTIONS Much of that disjointed performance falls squarely on head coach Stephanie White, who kept…

Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free waffle fries this week as part of its annual Cow Appreciation Day promotion. The fried chicken chain is offering Chick-fil-A One members a free medium order of waffle fries between July 7 and July 13, while supplies last. To claim the giveaway, customers must play the limited-time “Spot the Cows” digital game in the Chick-fil-A mobile app. Chick-fil-A is giving Chick-fil-A One members a free medium order of waffle fries from July 7 through July 13. michael – stock.adobe.com Users are tasked with spotting the cows, who aren’t wearing their costumes,…

Washington — The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse. CENTCOM said on X that Wednesday’s strikes are intended to “further degrade [Iran’s] ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.” It said the strikes were ordered by President Trump in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial oil tankers earlier this week.The military said it hit about 90 Iranian targets, including air defenses, drone and missile storage, naval targets and logistics infrastructure on…

Tracee Ellis Ross has officially made her Broadway debut, starring in Every Brilliant Thing on Broadway. After her first performance in the solo play on July 7, the production has released first-look footage at the Black-ish star in the Tony-nominated production. Watch the new video, as Ross performs in the interactive play, in which its central character looks back at their life and the glimmers of hope that carried them through—all told through a list of every wonderful, beautiful, and delightful thing that makes life worth living. Ross can be seen in the Broadway production at the Hudson Theatre through Sunday,…

Published on 08/07/2026 – 13:27 GMT+2•Updated 15:58 The European Parliament on Wednesday approved an amendment that criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to rename an elite Ukrainian military unit after the World War II-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a move that has sparked a diplomatic dispute with Poland. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A large majority of MEPs voted in favor of the amendment, which expressed regret over the “recent unnecessary and unprovoked escalation” by the Ukrainian president, while recalling Poland’s steadfast support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion. It was tabled by a Polish MEP from the European People’s Party, Andrzej Halicki,…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! In case you missed it, 2026 is the year of pretty dresses. But there are dozens of categories that qualify. If you’re wondering what the fashionistas of New York City, London and Santorini are wearing, these four trends dominate. Fashion people reach for equally trendy and timeless styles, ones that channel effortlessly rich vibes and make every outfit look intentional. Think laid-back yet polished dresses for errands, picnics, travel days and beyond. This summer’s chicest dresses look and feel expensive,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! More than 30 people were injured Wednesday when a public bus crashed into a building just outside Baltimore, Maryland, and one critical patient was extricated and taken to a hospital, authorities said.First responders were on scene after a Maryland Transit Administration bus crashed on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, Fox 45 News reported.Baltimore County officials said “numerous civilian vehicles” were involved in the crash, including one that overturned.DC POLICE OFFICIALS FACE TERMINATION AFTER FEDERAL PROBE UNCOVERS ALLEGED MANIPULATED CRIME DATA BY DEPARTMENT One person was trapped inside the bus, and another in a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Something big went down 250 years ago at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.The Founders finalized the Declaration of Independence there.But something big also went down at Independence Hall just a few days ago — literally.As in the ground.Congress adopted a resolution mandating burial of a time capsule just a few feet away from Independence Hall to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. And the instructions are clear — do not open until the year 2276, 250 years from now.FLASHBACK: AS AMERICA TURNS 250, HERE’S HOW THE NATION CELEBRATED ITS BIGGEST BIRTHDAYS “Our responsibility is…

Federal Reserve policymakers are increasingly concerned about inflation, and the uncertainty about the direction it may take was reflected in the minutes of the Fed’s latest monetary policy meeting released on Wednesday. The central bank’s first monetary policy meeting under the leadership of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh occurred against the backdrop of rising inflation, as energy prices surged earlier this year and pushed the pace of price growth up and further away from the Fed’s 2% long-run target.The minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which determines the central bank’s monetary policy moves, showed that while policymakers in June…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The career of one of the greatest players to ever step on the pitch, Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo, is likely nearing its end — and FOX Sports’ Kasper Schmeichel, who was a goalkeeper for Denmark, thinks it will be hard for the 41-year-old to come to grips with that reality.”I know exactly what he’s feeling right now,” Schmeichel said about Ronaldo after Portugal was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup by Spain on Monday. “It means everything to play for your country. Look at his body language. It hits you, and it…

Americans may love to snack, but younger adults appear to be taking the habit to another level, according to a new European survey that highlights broader shifts in eating habits. The survey of 2,000 adults, commissioned by European Mushrooms and reported by news agency SWNS, found that Gen Z respondents consumed an average of 81 snacks each month, nearly twice as many as baby boomers, who averaged 45. Experts say the findings reflect a broader trend in how younger adults approach meals, with convenience increasingly replacing traditional breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Many of those snacks, however, are not the healthiest choices. Eight…

BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES () — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is demanding additional action from Lineage as residents near a Boyle Heights warehouse damaged by a fire continue to report ongoing impacts weeks after the fire began.County supervisors unanimously voted to send Lineage a letter requiring the company to respond within 48 hours. Officials are asking the company to continue funding community response centers, provide temporary housing for impacted families, help support local health clinics, and establish a multilingual hotline and claims center.The board is also requesting that Lineage publicly share its plans for removing rotting food…

A federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to let President Trump’s name return to the facade of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling it must stay down while the institution appeals a lower court’s removal order. The decision was first reported by The New York Times. At issue is whether a board of Trump allies had authority to rebrand the landmark as the “Trump Kennedy Center” – a change that saw his name mounted in marble for roughly six months. In May, a district court judge found the move unlawful, ruling that only Congress can rename…