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Deshaun Watson Struggles in Preseason Game

Deshaun Watson had a poor outing in the Browns preseason game against Buffalo, completing just 5 of 12 passes. He was booed by fans before the game st

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Mangione's lawyers are reques

Puerto Ricans interviewed in San Juan voice opposition to 51st-state push

Several Puerto Ricans interviewed by Fox News Digital in San Juan said they oppose statehood, citing higher taxes, higher living costs, and cultural i

Year after Zarutska killing, North Carolina crime and bail debate intensifies

A year after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte light-rail train, police groups and candidates are again pressing ba

President Trump to honor Artemis II crew with Congressional Space Medal of Honor

President Donald Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on Aug. 28 to Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Ko

New York Grandmother Found Dead in Las Vegas

Alisa Goods, a grandmother from New York, was found dead in a drainage ditch near Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Her body was discover

24-hour American diners shrink nationwide as a few keep all-night service

Yelp data show restaurants offering 24-hour service fell 11 percent from January 2020 to January 2025. Fox News profiled New Hampshire's Red Arrow Din

Tenant Faces Eviction Over Unpaid Utility Fees Despite Paying Rent

Constance Soule, a disabled Alzheimer's patient, received a notice of termination from her landlord due to unpaid utility charges. She had paid her re

Senate bill would cut federal aid for people living with convicted fraudsters

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced legislation to bar people who live with convicted fraudsters from many federal grants and loans. She cited a California fam

US Gross National Debt Exceeds $40 Trillion

The US gross national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to the US Treasury Department. This milestone reflects years of in

Scammers Target People Who Have Already Lost Money

Scammers are targeting people who have already lost money to a scam, pretending to be helpers. These scams can be avoided by being aware of the tactic

Social Media Platforms' Ad Vetting Process

Social media users may encounter ads that are not thoroughly vetted by the platforms. These ads can potentially be scams, and users should be cautious

Government Bond Yields Reach Highest Level Since 2008

Government borrowing costs in several advanced economies, including the US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan, have reached their highest level since the

Heights Finance breach may expose Social Security and bank data for loan customers

Heights Finance said an intruder reached a third-party cloud platform holding customer information, with a Texas filing citing about 735,000 people. P

Amazon job scam texts promise hundreds a day for short remote work

Scammers are again sending texts that claim to be Amazon recruiters offering hundreds of dollars a day for about 90 minutes of remote work. Cybersecur

Fake streaming sites for The Odyssey used to steal bank details

Scammers are running fake free streaming sites for Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey that ask for personal data and bank details. Cybersecurity rep

Indiana storm deaths rise to seven as White River floodwaters begin to fall

At least seven people have died in Indiana storms and flooding that began Aug. 11, officials said. The White River peaked near record levels in centra

House Passes Trump's Tax Cut Bill

The House has passed a version of President Donald Trump's tax cut bill, which includes over $5 trillion in tax cuts and over $1 trillion in cuts to p

Pentagon budget cuts slash Vietnam War MIA recovery missions

NPR reports federal budget cuts would cut by more than two-thirds recovery missions in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting A

US Credit Card Debt Reaches $1.26 Trillion

US credit card debt has increased to $1.26 trillion, nearing last year's record high. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported this growth in a r

Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary

Peggy Flanagan, the current Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, has won the state's Democratic Senate primary. She campaigned on progressive priorities

Utica, New York, Offers Homes for $87,000

Utica, New York, has homes available for purchase at a price of $87,000. Despite the affordability, the city is having trouble attracting residents.

July Sets Record as Hottest Month in US History

July was the hottest month ever recorded in the US, with an average temperature 3.3F higher than the 20th century average. This record-breaking heat w

FAA Hires Airspace Software Firm Used by Alaska Airlines for National Reboot

NPR reports the Federal Aviation Administration has hired Air Space Intelligence, a startup already used by Alaska Airlines to optimize operations, fo

Apple Pay Scam Text Claims Fake 8250 Charge With 35 Minute Deadline

A Washington, D.C., resident received a text claiming Apple Pay charged $8,250 and that another charge would auto-approve in 35 minutes. Security writ

Social Media Investment Training Scams Warning

Investment training scams are prevalent on social media, promising unrealistic returns and lifestyles. These scams often fail to disclose the risks in