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• Equities pulled lower by oil, China concerns

  28-12-2015 22:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equities were lower on Monday, pressured by another downdraft in oil prices and worries over growth in China's economy, while the holiday season kept trading volumes muted. "You have energy and tax-loss harvesting moving markets back and forth in these last few weeks,” said Tim Courtney, Chief Investment Officer at Exencial Wealth Advisors, which oversees $1.4 billion in assets. In contrast to oil, U.S. natural gas prices settled up 10 perce
  
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• Iran vows to 'target US bases' if American forces launch an attack: report

  07-02-2026 19:02 via foxnews.com
  
  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Saturday that Tehran will "target U.S. bases" in the region if American forces launch an attack, a report said. The remark came after Araghchi said Friday that indirect nuclear talks with the U.S. in Oman were "a good start" and that there was a "consensus" that the negotiations would continue. "It would not be possible to attack American soil, but we will target their bases in the region" if Iran is attacked by U.S. forces, Araghchi
  
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• Women's sports activists unite to condemn ACLU for trans athlete promotion

  07-02-2026 18:56 via foxnews.com
  
  Several female athletes and women's sports activists took aim at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in a Super Bowl-style ad on Saturday. In the latest TV spot by the sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics, a coalition of "Save Women's Sports" activists, led by Riley Gaines, mocked the ACLU for its recent video promoting the rights of trans athletes in women's sports. For their "More Than A Game" campaign, the ACLU posted a video, featuring former women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe, in
  
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• Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill JD Vance was in possession of child sexual abuse materials: DOJ

  07-02-2026 18:35 via foxnews.com
  
  A man who was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance was also found with child sexual abuse materials, according to the Justice Department (DOJ).Shannon Mathre, 33, of Toledo, Ohio, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of threatening to kill Vance during the vice president's visit to Northwest Ohio in January, the DOJ said. Mathre is accused of saying, "I am going to find out where he (the vice president) is going to be and use my M14 automatic gun and kill him."
  
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• Boxing great Mike Tyson discusses health turnaround, junk food past and Trump relationship

  07-02-2026 18:28 via foxnews.com
  
  On Sunday, football fans tuning in for the Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will also get a first look at an ad featuring a well-known professional boxer.Legendary boxer Mike Tyson, long known as "the baddest man on the planet," joined Fox News Channel’s "Jesse Watters Primetime" Friday night to discuss his personal health journey."I would get up in the morning and I would eat a lot of nothing, Captain Crunch cereal … probably two giant bowls
  
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• Country star Gavin Adcock backs Kid Rock's patriotic alternative to Super Bowl halftime show

  07-02-2026 18:09 via foxnews.com
  
  Country singer Gavin Adcock is standing firmly with Kid Rock and Turning Point USA as the conservative group rolls out its own "alternative" Super Bowl halftime show — offering fans a choice outside the NFL’s official entertainment.When Fox News Digital asked about Turning Point USA hosting a competing halftime event featuring Kid Rock and other country performers, Adcock made his support clear."Yeah, I mean, I support whatever they want to do. I'm going to be at the game. I'm going
  
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• Spencer Pratt admits he blackmailed his own father as a kid: ‘I milked that tape like a dairy farm’

  07-02-2026 18:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Spencer Pratt is pulling back the curtain on how he embraced his role as one of reality TV's most notorious villains. The 42-year-old became a household name when he starred in the hit reality series "The Hills" from 2006 to 2010. In his new memoir "The Guy You Loved To Hate: Confessions From A Reality TV Villain," Pratt detailed how he carefully cultivated his troublemaker persona in pursuit of fame and fortune and revealed that he developed his scheming skills from a young age. Early
  
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• Raphael Warnock likens journalists to pastors as he decries Don Lemon's arrest

  07-02-2026 18:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., linked preachers and journalists as he defended Don Lemon on Wednesday amid controversy over his arrest in connection with an anti-ICE protest. "I'd be interested to hear from these pastors if they want to see a journalist arrested protecting, you know, in their name," Warnock said on Lemon's show."That's not something I would want to see as a pastor," he added.STEPHEN A SMITH DEFENDS DON LEMON, SAYS ARREST VIOLATES FIRST AMENDMENTLemon was arrested in Janu
  
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• Detransitioner predicts massive wave of lawsuits after landmark $2 million verdict

  07-02-2026 17:52 via foxnews.com
  
  A $2 million jury verdict is giving momentum to lawsuits against doctors who perform gender transition surgeries on minors. Chloe Cole, who detransitioned and advocates for similar cases, said the verdict will set a "massive precedent."The plaintiff, Fox Varian, was 16 years old when doctors performed a double mastectomy. Now, as an adult who no longer identifies as transgender, Varian argues she was not mentally well or mature enough to make the life-altering medical decision as a minor. O
  
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• Chris Christie tells Bill Maher that Republicans talk very differently about Donald Trump behind closed doors

  07-02-2026 17:39 via foxnews.com
  
  Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that while many Republicans praise President Donald Trump while in public, some of those same figures criticize him in private, naming outspoken Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as one example.During an appearance on "Overtime," the online part of "Real Time with Bill Maher," Friday, Christie was asked by Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland what "Republicans say to each other when we're not listening about what's happening in America righ
  
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• Trump says nuclear talks in Oman were 'very good,' claims Iran wants a deal 'very badly'

  07-02-2026 17:33 via foxnews.com
  
  The indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran mediated by Oman were "very good," according to President Donald Trump."Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly. We'll have to see what that deal is. But I think Iran looks like they want to make a deal very badly, as they should. Last time they decided maybe not to do it, but I think they probably feel differently," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday.The president added that the U.S. had a "big Armada" heading towa
  
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• Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN

  07-02-2026 17:30 via foxnews.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Ambassador Mike Waltz, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, outlined the Trump administration’s "America First"-centered policies that he is adopting in a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, as the former national security advisor asserts himself in the role.Waltz rejected claims that the present U.N. cash crisis was primarily a result of unpaid U.S. dues. "The United States pays to the U.N. system, more than 180 countries combined," noti
  
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• 'Melania' film exposes massive divide as audience score hits 99 percent despite rigging claims

  07-02-2026 17:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Rotten Tomatoes is pushing back against claims the audience score for the "Melania" film was artificially inflated. The film has one of the widest gaps in Rotten Tomatoes history, with more than a 93-percentage-point difference between critic and audience scores.The film follows first lady Melania Trump during the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. As of Friday, it holds a 6% critics score and a 99% audience rating.Versant, the parent company of Rotten Toma
  
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• 2026 Super Bowl food deals: Where to find the best game-day savings

  07-02-2026 17:00 via foxnews.com
  
  You’re hungry, kickoff is approaching — and the last thing you want to do is cook. As the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, restaurants, grocery stores and delivery apps across the country are making it easy to feed your game day crew with specials designed for maximum flavor and minimal effort.Applebee's is offering 20 free boneless chicken wings for takeout or delivery orders of $40 or more. Use code SBWINGS26 at checkout.SUPER BOWL SUNDAY MENUS ARE C
  
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• What we know about the search for Nancy Guthrie

  07-02-2026 16:56 via nbcnews.com
  
  The desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s “TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is ongoing, with mounting questions about what happened to her and concerns for her physical health.
  
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• Former NFL star reveals the one thing he would have done differently in Seahawks' Super Bowl XL loss

  07-02-2026 16:47 via foxnews.com
  
  When the Seattle Seahawks take the field against the New England Patriots on Sunday, it will be their fourth Super Bowl appearance.The franchise’s first appearance came in 2006 in Super Bowl XL, as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck led them to a 13-3 record in the regular season. However, the Seahawks’ first trip to the big game did not go as they hoped, as they lost 21-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.In that game, Hasselbeck completed 26 of his 49 passes for 273 yards with one touchdown and
  
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• DeSantis celebrates end of 'witch hunt' as Trump DOJ reportedly drops Hope Florida Foundation probe

  07-02-2026 16:46 via foxnews.com
  
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated how the Department of Justice reportedly decided to dismiss a complaint into the Hope Florida scandal that rocked the former presidential candidate and became a talking point for DeSantis critics.The Floridian reported that President Donald Trump’s DOJ looked into the controversy in late 2025, but a source within the agency told the local outlet that there is "no predicate to open up an intake on this" and that "no further action is anticipated.""The wi
  
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• DeSantis celebrates end of 'witch hunt' as Trump DOJ reportedly drops Hope Florida Foundation complaint

  07-02-2026 16:46 via foxnews.com
  
  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated how the Department of Justice reportedly decided to dismiss a complaint into the Hope Florida scandal that rocked the former presidential candidate and became a talking point for DeSantis critics.The Floridian reported that President Donald Trump’s DOJ looked into the controversy in late 2025, but a source within the agency told the local outlet that there is "no predicate to open up an intake on this" and that "no further action is anticipated.""The wi
  
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• 'Duck Dynasty' star Jase Robertson and crew escaped multiple near-death experiences amid ‘ice-pocalypse’

  07-02-2026 16:39 via foxnews.com
  
  The massive winter storm that hit many parts of the South last month also wreaked havoc on the "Duck Dynasty" crew."Duck Dynasty’s" Jase Robertson told Zach Dasher and Al Robertson about multiple near-death experiences the crew faced, describing dangerous conditions that pushed both their equipment — and their bodies — to the breaking point."I’ve named our experience the ice-pocalypse. When I left my house today, and it was nine days ago when this thing hit, I still had i
  
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• San Francisco sued over reparations fund alleging unlawful use of taxpayer money

  07-02-2026 16:37 via foxnews.com
  
  San Francisco is being sued over its reparations fund on grounds that its taxpayer money is being "unlawfully" used on a policy that allegedly violates the Equal Protection Clause.According to the Pacific Legal Foundation, several San Francisco residents as well as Californians for Equal Rights Foundation, sued San Francisco on Thursday, challenging an ordinance that establishes a fund for Black residents. The lawsuit alleges that the ordinance is discriminating on the basis of race as it a
  
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• DHS fires senior CBP official for allegedly leaking sensitive information

  07-02-2026 16:28 via foxnews.com
  
  FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security fired a senior Customs and Border Protection official on Thursday after it was revealed that the officer was allegedly leaking sensitive, personal information about CBP personnel, as well as negotiations regarding the border wall to the press, sources within the department told Fox News Digital. The official, who was unnamed, was marched out of his CBP office in Washington D.C., after DHS discovered the leak, sources said."As DHS law enforce
  
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• Former Jets first-round pick Darron Lee charged with murder in girlfriend’s death

  07-02-2026 16:24 via foxnews.com
  
  Former New York Jets first-round draft pick Darron Lee was arrested in Tennessee and charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend earlier this week, according to police. Lee, 31, was arrested by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Thursday and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with or fabricating evidence, according to online records. He is currently being held without bond and is due back in court Wednesday. The Ohio State standout’s arrest stems from t
  
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• Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists

  07-02-2026 16:15 via foxnews.com
  
  Archaeologists uncovered what they believe are the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — dating back hundreds of thousands of years, according to a new study.The tools were found in Greece's Megalopolis basin, a low-lying valley in southern Greece's Peloponnese peninsula.Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in late January, the study estimates the tools could be around 430,000 years old, though the exact age is unknown.SCIENTISTS SHATTER TIMELINE OF HUMA
  
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• Teddi Mellencamp refuses famous father's plea to move home to Indiana during cancer fight

  07-02-2026 16:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Despite her famous father's wishes, Teddi Mellencamp is adamant about recovering from stage four cancer in the comfort of her own home.The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star heard John Mellencamp's plea to move back to Indiana so that she could heal in peace – and be closer to him – but she's not moving anytime soon.Teddi, 44, who was recently revealed as Calla Lilly on "The Masked Singer," cited a few important reasons as to why she wouldn't be leaving Los Angeles for th
  
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• Top Haitian leader reveals which US policy the country would be 'helpless' without: 'Give them money'

  07-02-2026 15:54 via foxnews.com
  
  One of the nine current leaders of Haiti's transitional government admitted to Fox News Digital that his country is currently "helpless" to handle the return of its citizens, noting that Haiti relies on billions of dollars generated by U.S., Canadian and French-based migrants to keep its economy going.Leslie Voltaire, a member of the nine-member transitional council leading Haiti ahead of scheduled elections later this year, described a state of total dependency on a "temporary" protected status
  
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• Nearly 70 skiers stranded in midair for hours after gondola malfunctions at popular resort

  07-02-2026 15:50 via foxnews.com
  
  More than five dozen winter adventurers had an experience recently that likely wasn't on their agenda.A gondola malfunction left nearly 70 skiers stuck in midair for hours at a New York ski resort. The incident occurred Wednesday morning at Gore Mountain in North Creek.Resort officials said the gondola stopped due to a mechanical alignment issue that triggered a safety sensor — bringing the lift to an automatic stop, Olympic Regional Development Authority and Gore Mountain said in a statem
  
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• Will 'One Battle After Another' ride the anti-ICE protest wave to Best Picture at the Oscars?

  07-02-2026 15:00 via foxnews.com
  
  The film that's been praised by critics for its timeliness may be benefiting from the news cycle at the right time."One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's politically-charged thriller, has maintained its frontrunner status for Best Picture at this year's Oscars since the fall. If you read my review, then you'd know I recommended it for those who are able to compartmentalize their personal politics because it's very left-wing. It's about a group of self-described revolutionaries o
  
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• ‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison reacts after son misses wedding following motorcycle crash that broke 11 ribs

  07-02-2026 15:00 via foxnews.com
  
  "Pawn Stars" host Rick Harrison reflected on his wedding day after his son Corey was forced to miss the celebration while recovering from a motorcycle crash that shattered 11 ribs.On Jan 27, Harrison and wife Agripina "Angie" Polushkin married during a family wedding in Mexico after first tying the knot in Las Vegas. Corey, known from "Pawn Stars" as "Big Hoss," was unable to attend the nuptials as he was recovering in the hospital following the accident. During an interview with Fox News D
  
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• JONATHAN TURLEY: Grandstanding Newsom will stop at nothing to ride the rails to glory in 2028

  07-02-2026 15:00 via foxnews.com
  
  In the dystopian novel "1984,"  George Orwell wrote, "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." The true meaning of that line was never more clear than watching the truly bizarre photo op of Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom heralding the success of the greatest boondoggle in history: his high-speed train to nowhere. Without laying a single yard of track after burning $12 billion, Newsom showed a diesel freight train on
  
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• Hidden signs your bones may be weaker than you think, according to doctor

  07-02-2026 15:00 via foxnews.com
  
  When people think about protecting their health, bone health often takes a back seat to more prominent concerns like cancer or heart disease.But for women, bone density can become a real issue with age, as osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN, certified menopause specialist, and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch, talked to Fox News Digital about the severity of this t
  
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