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• California gas prices hit another record

  15-11-2021 19:18
  
  California gas prices have hit a new record high, averaging $4.68 a gallon, as Americans continue to suffer the effects of inflation coupled with ongoing supply chain issues.Monday marked the second day in a row that America’s most populated state broke its own record on gas prices, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). On Sunday, gas prices were averaging $4.67, besting a previous record set in October 2002.
  The national average for gas per gallon stands at $3.
  
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• 'Supergirl' suffers catastrophic 73% drop in, gets obliterated at box office by patriotic 'Young Washington'

  05-07-2026 21:25 via foxnews.com
  
  James Gunn was supposed to revamp and revitalize DC Studios at Warner Bros. The director of "Guardians of the Galaxy" would, in theory, bring the type of overarching creative vision that Kevin Feige had so successfully demonstrated at Marvel Studios.Two movies into Gunn's vision of DC Studios, it's safe to say that this reboot has been an unmitigated failure.The 2025 edition of "Superman" was, at best, a moderate success. While hardly the type of franchise-changing success the studio and Gunn ho
  
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• Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow drops out of Senate race weeks before primary

  05-07-2026 21:17 via foxnews.com
  
  Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for the U.S. Senate.The Michigan state senator's decision leaves the Democratic primary as a two-way race between Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County Health Department Director Abdul El-Sayed. McMorrow's name will remain on the ballot for the Aug. 4 primary as ballots have already been printed and distributed to absentee voters, according to Bridge Michigan.In a video posted on X announcing her decision, McMorrow d
  
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• NYPD detective, children shot in separate Brooklyn shootings over holiday weekend

  05-07-2026 20:36 via foxnews.com
  
  A New York City police detective and four children were among those wounded in separate Brooklyn shootings over a violent Fourth of July holiday weekend.New York Police Department Detective Robert Karroll of the Sex Offender Monitoring Unit was shot in the back of his ballistic vest during an encounter with an armed 18-year-old in Crown Heights early Sunday morning, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed at a news conference hours later.Karroll was taken to Kings County Hospital and is expect
  
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• How a 93-year-old soccer referee credits wartime rations and discipline for his longevity

  05-07-2026 20:25 via foxnews.com
  
  At 93, sprightly referee Frank Foster is still brandishing red and yellow cards and running the field three times a week for his local soccer association.Having taken charge of around 5,500 matches over a 46-year officiating career, SWNS reported that the great-grandfather credits his longevity and match-day stamina to a lifetime of healthy habits and a foundational diet.Foster puts his incredible fitness down to the strict wartime rations he was fed as a teenager, noting that it ensured he grew
  
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• 99-year-old WWII veteran awarded Purple Heart after waiting more than 80 years

  05-07-2026 20:00 via foxnews.com
  
  A Kentucky World War II veteran wounded fighting Nazi Germany has finally received one of the nation's most solemn military honors after waiting more than eight decades.For 81 years, Glenn Fisher lived without the Purple Heart he believed he earned on a World War II battlefield. On Wednesday, the 99-year-old Army veteran finally received it."I've been so excited, I haven't been able to sleep at night thinking about what a wonderful thing is happening," Fisher said during Wednesday's ceremony at
  
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• Trump shares news of 'crystal clear' Reflecting Pool, calls for vandalism suspect's arrest

  05-07-2026 19:57 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump and his Interior Department are declaring an America 250 victory over algae in the Lincoln Reflecting Pool.Trump shared photos on Truth Social on Sunday showing the pool and the reflection of the Washington Monument appearing clear and blue, and made a call out with a "Wanted" poster for vandals."The U.S. Park Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual in the notice below in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigati
  
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• World Cup comes between professional soccer couple, she loses and he gets kicked out of bed

  05-07-2026 19:48 via foxnews.com
  
  There was a lot riding on the Portugal and Croatia match-up last week. Sure, the chance to advance to the Round of 16 in the World Cup was on the line, but for one professional soccer couple, their bed was also on the line.Depending on which team won, a one-way ticket to the couch was going to be issued. Croatian soccer player Ana Maria Markovic posted on Instagram, "Someone’s sleeping on the couch tonight."The announcement included pictures of her and her Portuguese soccer player boyfrien
  
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• Netanyahu rejects reports of a rift with President Trump, says the two remain aligned on Iran

  05-07-2026 19:36 via foxnews.com
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied a rift with President Donald Trump while drawing a hard line on Iran as Washington pursues a broader nuclear agreement with Tehran.Netanyahu said Israel and the U.S. shared the same goal on Iran, even as Trump pressed ahead with talks that have drawn criticism from some Israeli officials."But I can tell you this, deal or no deal, as long as I’m prime minister, Iran will not have a nuclear weapon," Netanyahu told host Jacqui Heinrich on "The
  
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• Patriotic pride on display as America 250 guests share reflections: 'Awesome to be here'

  05-07-2026 19:27 via foxnews.com
  
  The Great American State Fair was packed this Independence Day, drawing crowds for a mix of holiday celebration and personal reflection.As the festivities unfolded, attendees shared what spending the Fourth of July with their families means to them."It kind of makes us emotional because of our country and the people who died, you know, and gave up what they've done," Tom Rutledge, a grandfather who traveled to the fair from Texas, told Fox News Digital.HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES RISING WITH EXTRE
  
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• Bill Clinton blasts Trump as Americans mark nation's 250th anniversary

  05-07-2026 19:09 via foxnews.com
  
  Former President Bill Clinton took a swipe at President Donald Trump in a statement posted to X marking the nation's 250th birthday, urging Americans to reject division and embrace the country's founding ideals without mentioning Trump by name.In the statement, released Saturday, Clinton reflected on the nation's founding and warned that the United States was experiencing another period of deep political division.TOP HIGHLIGHTS FROM TRUMP'S LATE NIGHT JULY 4 ADDRESS: 'NO DREAM IN HISTORY IS BIGG
  
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• USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun available to play vs Belgium in stunning twist

  05-07-2026 19:04 via foxnews.com
  
  USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun will be able to play in Monday’s game against Belgium in the Round of 16 match after all following an uproar over a red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina.Balogun received the red card after he stepped on the foot of Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic. The red card was given after Brazilian referee Raphael Claus stopped the match for a VAR review to determine whether Balogun had committed a severe foul.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAK
  
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• Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

  05-07-2026 18:13 via foxnews.com
  
  A scam text showed up today that would make many parents stop cold. The message said:"Hi mom, text me here on my work phone. Dropped my actual phone in the sink earlier and it's completely unresponsive now."The text came from an unknown number. Then it asked me to text a different unknown number. That detail is important. The scammer wants to move you into a new conversation before you stop and verify who is really on the other end.The message seems personal right away. There is no weird link. T
  
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• NCAA president Charlie Baker reacts to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes

  05-07-2026 18:11 via foxnews.com
  
  NCAA president Charlie Baker said Sunday he doesn’t think the organization’s policy on transgender-athlete participation will be changed after the Supreme Court’s decision.The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of West Virginia and Idaho on Tuesday against trans athletes who sued to gain access to girls' sports.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!In the highly anticipated rulings in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, the high cour
  
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• Zohran Mamdani's wife skips America 250 for Islamic ‘spiritual wellness’ retreat in Spain

  05-07-2026 18:08 via foxnews.com
  
  Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, faced criticism over the Fourth of July weekend after she reportedly traveled to Mallorca, Spain, for an Islamic "spiritual wellness" retreat while New York and the rest of the nation celebrated America's 250th anniversary.The New York Post reported that Duwaji was seen Monday at Newark International Airport before boarding a flight to Palma and heading to a sold-out retreat run by The Women Sanctuary."Nothing says ‘America 250&rsquo
  
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• Ryan Weathers' 0.66 day game ERA makes under 8.5 the smart bet in Yankees vs Twins matchup

  05-07-2026 18:04 via foxnews.com
  
  It wasn't the most exciting day for me with baseball yesterday. I took the over and the St. Louis Cardinals on the moneyline as they took on the Chicago Cubs and split those plays. The good news is that the Cardinals were a plus-money play, so it wasn't a losing day. It has been that kind of baseball season for me so far, but each day gives an opportunity for a turnaround.Today, we shift over to the American League for a different series that closes out as the Minnesota Twins take on the New Yor
  
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• Princess Diana's honeymoon letter reveals a young bride 'playing with grown-ups' in the royal family

  05-07-2026 18:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Princess Diana believed she was headed for a fairy-tale future with then-Prince Charles — until her dream unraveled.Katherine Hanbury, who attended West Heath Girls' School with the late Princess of Wales between 1973 and 1977, is partnering with U.K.-based auction house Gorringe's to auction photographs and letters beginning July 7."She was completely hopeful," the royal's childhood friend told Fox News Digital. "She thought she'd met her prince. And we all hope, don't we, when we get mar
  
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• Dave Chappelle admits he sees why Trump ‘gets mad’ at CNN over American pride question

  05-07-2026 17:55 via foxnews.com
  
  Comedian Dave Chappelle said Friday that he understood why President Donald Trump "gets mad" at CNN during a live interview with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, as the network counted down to America's 250th birthday in New York City's Times Square.During the segment, Cohen asked Chappelle why he was proud to be an American and how he viewed the country."Boy, that’s a loaded question," Chappelle said. "Now I see why Trump gets mad at y’all all the time. Why would you ask me that?"DAV
  
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• Brooklyn Bridge catches fire amid NYC fireworks display as Trump hails it in DC speech

  05-07-2026 17:53 via foxnews.com
  
  While President Donald Trump was hailing the Brooklyn Bridge in his National Mall speech as "one of the greatest architectural feats of all time," firefighters in New York City were fighting to protect it from burning down late Saturday night.It was a contrast of moments from a pair of incredible America 250 fireworks displays Saturday night into early Sunday morning between New York City and the nation's capital.A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city’s July Fo
  
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• Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland

  05-07-2026 17:30 via foxnews.com
  
  The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood.This week's quiz spotlights Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's love story and wedding buzz.Can you get all 7 questions right?For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainmentTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.
  
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• Missouri mom of 5 fatally shot while buying slushies with children; police search for gunman

  05-07-2026 17:18 via foxnews.com
  
  A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a gas station, leaving investigators searching for the shooter.Shakeela Martin, 35, was killed just before midnight Tuesday outside a BP gas station at South Florissant and Woodstock roads in Ferguson after an altercation that began inside the convenience store spilled into the parking lot, according to the Ferguson Police Department.Martin had stopped at the gas station
  
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• Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor

  05-07-2026 17:16 via foxnews.com
  
  Drivers traveling along California's scenic Highway 101 this summer will need to plan ahead after roadside rest areas in both directions of the highway closed because of a water shortage.The northbound and southbound Gaviota Roadside Rest Areas in Santa Barbara County closed July 1 and are expected to remain closed through Oct. 1, according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).The closure affects both directions of Highway 101 near the Gaviota Tunnel, a heavily traveled stre
  
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• Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration

  05-07-2026 17:06 via foxnews.com
  
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that President Donald Trump's Justice Department launched a politically motivated "fishing expedition" against him are facing new scrutiny after multiple reports indicated key federal investigations predate Trump's second administration.The timeline has emerged as a central point in the dispute. While Newsom argues the current Justice Department is weaponizing the investigations against a political rival, multiple news organizations, citing sources familiar
  
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• Noah Wyle, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio still captivating audiences well into their 50s

  05-07-2026 17:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Hollywood actors are aging like fine wine.Born between 1965 and 1980, actors belonging to Generation X continue to win audiences over with their dapper good looks.With each new episode of "The Pitt," fans can't help but gush over how handsome Noah Wyle is, while Ryan Gosling recently won fans over again in his latest film, "Project Hail Mary."‘THE PITT’ STAR NOAH WYLE CREDITS GEORGE CLOONEY FOR LESSONS HE STILL USES TODAYHere are some of the best-looking actors belonging to Generatio
  
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• Mexico takes on Harry Kane and England in 2026 World Cup quarterfinal without conceding a single goal

  05-07-2026 16:52 via foxnews.com
  
  I hope everyone had a happy, safe, and fun Fourth of July.My daughter and I walked onto the front porch around 9:30 last night, and the entire block was filled with smoke from all the fireworks. That's how it should be with the 250th birthday celebration. While the fireworks were bursting, the bets were going up in flames as I lost both my World Cup plays from yesterday. Today we get another pair of games, and they could be fantastic. Let's try to make them enjoyable either way with some wins.Th
  
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• Navy suspends search for sailor who went missing when helicopter went down in Arabian Sea

  05-07-2026 16:27 via foxnews.com
  
  The U.S. Navy suspended the active search for a sailor missing since Wednesday.The sailor was reported missing after an MH-60S helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea. The efforts concluded early Sunday morning following an extensive search. "The efforts concluded following an extensive search by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility," the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command said in a social media post. "The Sailor’s name is being withheld u
  
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• Gustavo Gómez: “Nos vamos tristes, pero orgullosos”

  05-07-2026 03:12 via telemundo.com
  
  Gustavo Gómez lamentó la eliminación ante Francia, pero destacó la entrega de Paraguay durante el Mundial. Agradeció el apoyo de la afición y aseguró que competir ante las mejores selecciones fortalece al equipo y demuestra que la Albirroja nunca se rinde
  
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• Marruecos hace historia y Francia avanza con Mbappé

  05-07-2026 03:07 via telemundo.com
  
  Marruecos goleó 3-0 a Canadá y se convirtió en la primera selección africana con dos presencias en cuartos de final de un Mundial. Francia sufrió, pero venció 1-0 a Paraguay con un gol de penal de Kylian Mbappé para seguir en carrera.
  
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• Marruecos y Francia se verán en cuartos de final y nuestros expertos analizan su rendimiento

  05-07-2026 03:04 via telemundo.com
  
  Marruecos venció con autoridad 3-0 a Canadá y llegará en gran momento a los cuartos de final ante Francia, quienes también superaron de gran manera a Paraguay con una victoria de 1-0. Nuestros expertos nos cuentan a detalle sus virtudes y carencias.
  
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• Matías Galarza: ”Me voy orgulloso de representar a mi país”

  05-07-2026 03:02 via telemundo.com
  
  El defensor paraguayo se mostró lleno de emociones tras la eliminación de Paraguay, reafirma su orgullo al defender la camiseta de Paraguay y reflexiona sobre la actuación guaraní en la Copa Mundial.
  
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