For most people, October signals the arrival of fall weather, apple cider, and Halloween parties.  But for a section of the gay community and a growing number of straight people, the month goes by another name: Locktober, and its meaning is most definitely R-rated. Locktober is an annual month-long celebration around chastity, observed by many in the BDSM and kink communities. Participants wear a chastity cage around their penis that prohibits them from having sex, often under the stewardship of a dominant partner who holds the key. The annual chastity kink is one of the fastest-growing fetishes, according to Clips4Sale,…

Both the Democratic and Republican parties are now leaning into presidential power amid early voting for the midterm elections.Millions of americans have already cast their votes. The fight for control of Congress brought two presidents out to rally voters this weekend.Obama, in Midwest, assails ‘cruelty’ and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaignFormer President Barack Obama on Saturday seized on what he described as cruelty and indecency coming from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, stepping into one of the nation’s ugliest midterm fights as he worked to rally Democratic voters in two Midwestern battlegrounds.First in…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Like you, we gravitate toward jeans — trousers, if we’re feeling fancy. But Martha Stewart just wore the chicest pants style that’s comfy, classy and elevated without even trying, and we found the silky look for only $40! When Stewart arrived at Columbia Pictures’ The Social Reckoning premiere in New York City, all eyes went straight to her outfit. She wore an all-black getup, comprised of a sleek top, an oversized blazer and silky pants that caught the light perfectly. Swapping…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As an Indiana mother continues to search for answers in her daughter’s unsolved murder, she says it has been years without answers from Indianapolis prosecutors.For Angie Barlow’s mother, Christina Kramer, the 10-year mark of her daughter’s disappearance brings questions about both her death and the status of the ongoing investigation.Angie Barlow, 23, disappeared on Oct. 26, 2016, after texting her roommate the address of a private dancing gig at the Landmark Apartment and Townhomes in Indianapolis. GABBY PETITO’S MOTHER URGES PUBLIC ‘RIPPLE EFFECT’ TO HELP FIND THE MISSING 5 YEARS AFTER DAUGHTER’S…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three years ago today marked the end of one of the most chaotic periods in American political history.Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., took control of the House of Representatives after a unanimous vote by his fellow Republicans, ending three weeks of paralysis in the federal government. His predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, had been ousted by GOP rebels in the first such rebellion against a sitting House speaker in U.S. history.The Louisiana Republican, having served in Congress only since 2017, surprised his peers and the country with his rapid ascent to power. And since then,…

Atomic Wings CEO Zak Omar says there is one habit that has helped him become a better leader: looking back at what went right, confronting what went wrong and identifying ways to improve. “At the end of every week, I look at what we’ve done well and what we failed at, or, what mistakes we made,” Omar said. “Learning from your failures leads to greater success in the future.”But Omar doesn’t spend too much time celebrating wins. Instead, he focuses on what the company can do better. That approach has helped him grow Atomic Wings – a fast-casual restaurant chain…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brazil’s estimated 158 million voters could advance Latin America’s conservative wave in Sunday’s election as the continent’s most populous nation could elect conservative Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro as its next president.The first round election three weeks ago saw a strong performance by Bolsonaro, proving the polls wrong. While incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Lula) had been predicted to take the first round by single digits, Bolsonaro ended up winning 47% to Lula’s 45%. As neither candidate won a majority, the election went to a second round.Brazil’s election follows a long string…

Latinos voted in record numbers for President Trump in 2024, but polling shows that voting bloc is up for grabs in the midterms. And one region that reflects that shift is Florida’s Miami-Dade County, where Latinos and Hispanics make up more than 70% of the population. In January, CBS News met Andrea Ramos and her husband in Doral, Florida, as they were celebrating and closely following the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.Ramos, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Venezuela, told CBS News that she credited President Trump with Maduro’s capture. Doral has the largest Venezuelan population of any city…

Tom Brady and supermodel Candice Swanepoel are dating, a source exclusively tells Us. Brady, 49, and Swanepoel, 38, have been together “for a while,” per the insider. Neither the retired NFL quarterback nor Swanepoel have publicly addressed their newfound romance. Us reached out for comment. Brady was previously married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen from 2009 to 2022. The pair now coparent son Benjamin, 16, and daughter Vivian, 13. (Brady also shares eldest son Jack, 19, with ex Bridget Moynahan.) Related: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s Quotes About Moving On After Divorce Getting through it. Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FBI agents reported witnessing a mysterious black triangular object hovering silently above a mountain ridge before suddenly accelerating at speeds comparable to a fighter jet, newly released Department of War documents reveal.The 2026 sighting is among several incidents detailed in the newly released records examining unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), alongside decades-old military encounters and reports of mysterious creatures, unexplained lights and supposed portals at a Utah ranch.One report from the FBI describes an encounter with a dark, nonreflective triangular object resembling a drone, with an estimated wingspan of 9 to 15 feet…

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights famous feuds, skin secrets, food trends and a lot more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how well you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. And to take our latest News Quiz, which is published every Friday, click here.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A fight over cuts to autism therapy for Georgia foster children is escalating at the state Capitol, with a Republican lawmaker and families now calling for the 30% reimbursement reduction to be reversed as advocates warn children could lose hard-earned progress.State Sen. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough, joined parents and providers Thursday to demand action over a reduction in reimbursement rates for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy that went into effect Sept. 1 through Amerigroup, which administers Medicaid coverage for children in Georgia’s foster care system.”As a parent of a child with autism, I…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! JERUSALEM — Israel’s high-stakes election on Oct. 27 pits the longest serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, against the highly decorated retired Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot. While fairly new to politics, Eisenkot has an impressive resume that could help him become the Jewish state’s next leader.According to a number of polls, Eisenkot’s centrist political party, Yashar, has a narrow lead over Netanyahu’s Likud. To form a government, Yashar or Likud will need to cobble together a 61-seat majority of parties to be able to form a new coalition government.TRUMP SAYS NETANYAHU NEEDS TO…

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. () — A man arrested following a viral confrontation in West Hollywood involving conservative influencer Ryley Niemi will not face charges, according to his attorney.According to the attorney for David Vulin, who was arrested after the altercation, Los Angeles County prosecutors have decided not to file charges.The confrontation happened on Thursday, April 16, shortly after 9 p.m. in the 8600 block of Santa Monica Boulevard after Niemi questioned Vulin and his husband about a claim involving gay men and child molestation, leading to the altercation.”Is this your guys’ son or daughter?” the influencer asks the couple as…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Barn jackets and funnel-neck coats may be competing for the title of fall 2026’s top outerwear trend, but it’s time for them to take a back seat. A new contender is ready to take over, and it’s an option that’ll instantly liven up your look and give it a fancy spin. Enter, jacquard jackets. The nostalgic trend focuses on ornate, woven fabrics, often with decorative buttons and vintage details — and celebrities are diving right in. Earlier this month, Emma Stone…