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• As PG&E Is Remade, Will Wildfire Victims Be Left Behind?

  07-10-2019 20:53 via news.yahoo.com
  SAN FRANCISCO -- After a succession of devastating wildfires in the last four years, tens of thousands of Californians -- many with broken spirits, many homeless -- may now lose out on compensation from the company that was to blame.A deadline for victims to file claims is less than three weeks away. About 30,000 have done so with the help of lawyers, along with 1,500 acting on their own. But the deadline could pass without claims from as many as 70,000 others eligible for compensation.They incl
  
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• KFC founder's personal belongings fetch thousands at Kentucky auction

  31-07-2026 12:05 via foxnews.com
  
  More than 70 personal belongings once owned by KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders sold at auction Tuesday in Shelbyville, Kentucky, drawing collectors from across the country and online bidders eager to own a piece of fast-food history.The collection included items from Sanders' personal and professional life, from handwritten notes and recipe cards to his signature clip-on bow tie and the 1964 planner that sparked one of the night's biggest bidding wars."They had all of this in basements and c
  
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• Taco Bell offers $1 Mexican pizza, other lettuce-free deals to win back customers after outbreak

  31-07-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Taco Bell is offering steep discounts on lettuce-free menu items as the fast-food chain works to recover from the business impact of the cyclospora outbreak.Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite known to cause cyclosporiasis, the hallmark symptom of which is diarrhea, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cases linked to the multistate cyclospora outbreak began surfacing in May. The FDA said its traceback investigation identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylo
  
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• Ohio man could have been lured into deadly Puerto Rico ambush with eerie howling, private investigator says

  31-07-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  The family of Tyler Wilkin, is exhaustively trying to track down the person responsible for killing him in what was described as an execution-style shooting.The 35-year-old Ohio native was found shot dead with a gunshot wound to the back of his head while on a camping trip on Playa La Selva in Luquillo, Puerto Rico.His body was found on July 10.OHIO MAN FOUND SHOT DEAD IN EXECUTION-STYLE KILLING WHILE CAMPING ON PUERTO RICO BEACH: REPORTSWilkin was born and raised in Ohio, but moved to Puerto Ri
  
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• Kate Middleton is 'indispensable' to royal family as slimmed-down monarchy faces mounting pressure: expert

  31-07-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Kate Middleton has become one of King Charles' most beloved family members, with one royal expert calling her the "monarchy's greatest asset."The claim came from Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl, co-host of "The Royals Uncensored." After more than 20 years covering the royal family on tours and engagements, Nicholl said she has spoken to countless palace insiders, many of whom are enchanted by the Princess of Wales."I think Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has always been a very va
  
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• Fox News Digital's News Quiz: July 31, 2026

  31-07-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a WNBA suspension and a record-breaking run atop the Billboard Hot 100.Looking for another challenge?Allegations of financial hardship tied to the Obama Center project, and a musician's political remarks were featured in last week's News Quiz.Test your knowledge of costly cities, Trump tee times and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.If you're looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by click
  
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• Bombshell voting scandal adds to pattern of noncitizen voters as Trump warns of threat to ‘heart' of democracy

  31-07-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  New Jersey Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s recent announcement of 6,600 ineligible voters found on the state’s rolls is only the latest in a decades-long string of cases involving noncitizens registered to vote in U.S. elections, records show.Sherrill said that the ineligible voters were registered due to a "serious software error" in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System. Her announcement came within a week of a major address from President Donald Trump in which he warned that di
  
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• Moreno unloads on Fauci after Senate hearing, calls him Democrats' 'hero' over pandemic policies

  31-07-2026 11:58 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, doubled down Thursday on his criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci after the former top health official declined to answer questions during a Senate hearing, calling him Democrats' "hero."Appearing on "Hannity" Thursday evening, Moreno argued Fauci's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was driven by a desire for power rather than public health."This is about controlling American people," Moreno said. "He treated us like lab rats."Moreno said Fauci's approach to the pandemic re
  
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• Trump admin cannot refuse detained illegal immigrants a chance for release on bond, appeals court rules

  31-07-2026 11:47 via foxnews.com
  
  A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration cannot deny migrants detained inside the U.S. a chance for release on bond as part of its expanded mandatory detention policy.In a 2-1 decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled against the administration.Four other appeals courts have also rejected the policy, although the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans and Eighth Circuit in St. Louis have ruled in favor of the federal government.The deepening circuit
  
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• ICE lodges detainer for illegal immigrant accused of trying to disarm Virginia police officer

  31-07-2026 11:18 via foxnews.com
  
  Federal immigration officials have lodged a detainer against a Honduran national accused of attempting to disarm a police officer during an encounter in Northern Virginia.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is asking Fairfax County officials not to release Nehemia Noel Fuentes-Banegas after authorities said he ambushed a Fairfax County police officer Tuesday.According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), officers responded to a report of a man who left a home in Annandale fol
  
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• We must help more people buy a home. It’s key to the American Dream

  31-07-2026 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  There’s a moment in the homebuying process that always stands out for me. It’s at closing when, after countless pages have been signed, my clients take their new keys and start the next chapter of their lives. I’ve helped clients buy and sell thousands of properties during my real estate career. Yet that moment never loses its meaning because it’s the embodiment of the American Dream — of unlocking opportunity and a brighter future.At the 250th anniversary of our fo
  
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• The rich have one financial habit most Americans ignore at their peril

  31-07-2026 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Most Americans believe financial success is about making the right decisions.I disagree.After more than 30 years helping families build wealth and managing billions of dollars, I've learned something different from experience. Financial success is often about avoiding the wrong ones.WE ALL ARE DESPERATE FOR A FINANCIAL CHECK-UP. TIME TO SAY, ‘SHOW ME THE MONEY!’That's why one habit separates people who consistently build wealth from those who struggle to keep it. They don't make majo
  
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• John Adams made a terrifying prediction. America is close to proving him correct

  31-07-2026 11:00 via foxnews.com
  
  "Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There was never a democracy yet that did not commit suicide."John Adams, our second president, wrote those words more than two centuries ago, yet they are relevant today. Adams understood that free societies are not destroyed only by foreign enemies. They can also be weakened from within through complacency, indifference and the gradual abandonment of the principles that made them successful.America's Founders spent years
  
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• 49ers bring back Deebo Samuel to fill void left by Ricky Pearsall's knee injury: report

  31-07-2026 05:47 via foxnews.com
  
  The San Francisco 49ers’ receiving corps took an early training camp hit as Ricky Pearsall’s knee injury became a growing concern.That uncertainty led San Francisco back to a familiar name. Former All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed Thursday to return to the 49ers on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million, ESPN reported.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSamuel's NFL career started in the Bay Area after the 49ers spent a second round draft pick on the South Carol
  
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• Mystery stranger vanishes after family says frantic warning saved their lives during devastating house fire

  31-07-2026 04:14 via foxnews.com
  
  A mysterious stranger is being hailed as a hero after waking a sleeping Las Vegas family, helping them escape a predawn house fire and then disappearing before anyone could learn his name.The family is now searching for the man they say pounded on their front door, screamed "Fire!" and even grabbed a garden hose to battle the flames before quietly leaving, hoping to thank the person they believe saved not only their lives, but their neighbors' lives as well.The fire broke out shortly before 5 a.
  
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• Spain deploys military after thousands of migrants overwhelm border enclave, at least 9 dead

  31-07-2026 03:35 via foxnews.com
  
  Spain is deploying its military to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed the territory's border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as officials confirmed at least nine people died during the crossings.The Spanish government said the Armed Forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlask
  
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• Spain deploys military after thousands of migrants overwhelm border enclave, at least 18 dead

  31-07-2026 03:35 via foxnews.com
  
  Spain is deploying its military to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed the territory's border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as officials confirmed at least 18 people died during the crossings.The Spanish government said the armed forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska
  
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• Rockets' Tari Eason says ex-girlfriend ruined $92K wardrobe with bleach, threatened to kill him in filing

  31-07-2026 03:35 via foxnews.com
  
  Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has filed for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, 32-year-old Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez, alleging she physically assaulted him, destroyed roughly $92,000 worth of his clothing and threatened to kill him.According to court documents obtained (via TMZ), Eason says he drove Rodriguez home at her mother's request. After arriving, the two got into an argument, during which Eason alleges Rodriguez punched him in the face with a close
  
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• Ex-CBS reporter claims questioning Fauci got her 'pulled off air' during COVID pandemic

  31-07-2026 03:04 via foxnews.com
  
  Former CBS News journalist Brittney Hopper claimed Thursday that she got into trouble after questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci, former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) director, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.Hopper appeared on News24 in Australia to discuss Fauci's decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment right more than 100 times during his congressional hearing Wednesday, refusing to answer any questions.Before reacting to Fauci's hearing, the independent jou
  
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• Falcons announce defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's wife Cristina died after battle with cancer

  31-07-2026 02:53 via foxnews.com
  
  Cristina Ulbrich, the wife of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, died Sunday after a battle with cancer, the team announced."The Atlanta Falcons are heartbroken by the passing of Cristina Ulbrich, beloved wife of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, after her courageous battle with cancer," the Falcons wrote in a statement."Cristina was a devoted wife, mother and friend whose strength, grace and resilience touched all who knew her. She was a constant source of love and support to
  
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• Nancy Guthrie update: DNA couldn't be profiled from crime scene hair sample, sheriff says

  31-07-2026 02:51 via foxnews.com
  
  TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators couldn't obtain a DNA profile from a hair sample recovered inside Nancy Guthrie’s home, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News Digital in a new interview Thursday as the case nears its six-month mark."Yes, there was a hair. We had it and thought, 'OK, well, we'll do the DNA first,' right? You're going to do DNA before something else," he explained.Working with the FBI, investigators sent the sample to a California laboratory for additional DNA tes
  
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• GOP gubernatorial candidate fighting to flip blue state unveils healthcare plan to lower costs, expand access

  31-07-2026 02:50 via foxnews.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: While Massachusetts boasts some of the premier hospitals in the world, it also suffers from some of the highest healthcare costs in America. GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue believes that is no coincidence. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the former longtime medical devices CEO says the commonwealth can boost access, cut costs and reduce regulation through innovation as opposed to government mandates.MIKE MINOGUE HEADS TO MASS GOP CONVENTION READY TO
  
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• Apple prices just went up — these refurbished MacBooks, iPads and Apple Watches cost far less

  31-07-2026 02:24 via foxnews.com
  
  Apple raised prices across its Mac and iPad lineups in June, making refurbished models an even better value. Save hundreds — and in some cases, more than $1,000 — by choosing a certified refurbished MacBook Air or iPad Air. Some models are discounted further, and trading in an older device can help lower the price even more.Save on Apple laptops, including the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.Original price: $687.72 The refurbished 13.3-inch 2020 MacBook Air starts at just $409,
  
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• Sen Mark Kelly warns far-left policies that ‘don’t make sense’ could cost Democrats seats

  31-07-2026 02:15 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said Thursday during an interview on "Next Question with Katie Couric" that far-left calls to abolish police, eliminate prisons and the border and defund the Pentagon were partly responsible for Democrats' low approval ratings because voters associated those positions with the broader party."There are folks out there that say things that just don’t make sense to the American people, like abolish the police or get rid of jails and prisons, get rid of the border, de
  
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• WATCH: GOP holdout rejects Trump threat as AG nominee standoff explodes

  31-07-2026 02:14 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., brushed aside President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination Thursday, arguing the White House must instead honor what he says was an earlier commitment to win his vote."That's his prerogative," Tillis said of Trump’s threat to withdraw Blanche’s nomination.Tillis’ comments come after Trump called out both Tillis and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Truth Social Thursday morning for blocking the president&rsq
  
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• WNBA fans call out glaring double standard after Angel Reese’s clueless response to Paige Bueckers bet

  31-07-2026 02:09 via foxnews.com
  
  Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese doesn't care about the PR damage control the WNBA is currently going through.The WNBA was mercilessly criticized Wednesday after sharing, then deleting, a video featuring Reese and Wings player Paige Bueckers.The league's social media team inadvertently highlighted one of the most sensitive issues in professional sports: gambling.WNBA ADMITS CONTROVERSIAL BETTING VIDEO FEATURING ANGEL REESE, PAIGE BUECKERS 'MISSED THE MARK'Reese and Bueckers agreed to a $400 bet ah
  
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• Influencer accused of targeting wealthy dating app matches back behind bars

  31-07-2026 02:09 via foxnews.com
  
  A Los Angeles influencer accused of targeting wealthy victims before stealing from them is back behind bars after authorities said she allegedly removed her ankle monitor while awaiting trial.Adva Lavie, 28, who also goes by Mia Ventura, was arrested Tuesday night in Beverly Hills just months after she was released on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial on felony burglary charges.Prosecutors said Lavie violated the conditions of her release by allegedly removing the electronic monitor she
  
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• Mamdani's 'this is only the beginning' announcement cracking down on food delivery tips sparks outrage

  31-07-2026 02:00 via foxnews.com
  
  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing fresh criticism after taking credit for a reported $104 million increase in delivery worker tips that critics say was made possible by legislation enacted before he took office and will likely only exacerbate cost of living issues in the city.The criticism comes after Mamdani declared at a press conference Wednesday and in a social media post, "We've put $104 million back in delivery workers' pockets," citing changes to Uber Eats' and DoorDash's apps
  
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• Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin crashes a couple's wedding photo shoot on a hotel staircase

  31-07-2026 01:52 via foxnews.com
  
  When couples take wedding pictures, they usually want to get as many as they can of just the two of them.But, on the off chance an NHL legend happens to come wandering through the frame, well, you might as well get that photographer you're paying by the hour to start snapping.That's what one couple in Russia did when none other than the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer, Alex Ovechkin, happened to stumble upon their photo sesh.The Great 8 was in his native Russia this offseason, and there, he t
  
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• Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy's son won't face court until mental health evaluation after allegedly shooting mother

  31-07-2026 01:51 via foxnews.com
  
  Elijah Bieniemy, the son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, won’t make a court appearance until he has completed a mental health competency evaluation, court records show.The 27-year-old was arrested Monday after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia, who sustained "multiple gunshot wounds" at their home in Ashburn, Virginia, Sunday.Elijah was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwell
  
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