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• SpaceX is laying off 10 percent of its workforce

  12-01-2019 19:19 via news.yahoo.com
  After a banner year of successful rocket launches for Elon Musk's private space flight company SpaceX, so far 2019 sees the company coming back down to Earth hard and fast. The company announced on Friday that it would be laying off 10 percent of its workforce, according to Reuters. SpaceX currently has about 6,000 employees, so that 10 percent layoff number means that roughly 600 people will  lose their jobs. SEE ALSO: Watching SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch to space was like seeing into the
  
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• Iowa woman with a prior conviction under her belt arrested for OWI on lawn mower

  28-07-2026 20:38 via foxnews.com
  
  For those unaware, you can and will be arrested for driving a riding lawn mower under the influence to the local convenience store. An Iowa woman found this out on Friday night after witnesses contacted police.Michelle Hudson "appeared to be intoxicated" as she operated a Husqvarna riding lawn mower in the parking lot of a Casey's in Tiffin, Iowa. The police, called to the scene, witnessed this and performed field sobriety tests.According to court documents obtained by The Smoking Gun, the 36-ye
  
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• More than 12,000 pounds of bacon recalled after USDA issues highest-risk alert

  28-07-2026 20:29 via foxnews.com
  
  More than 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon have been recalled, according to an alert from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).The not-ready-to-eat bacon, which is sold in three states, is produced by Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., located in Lisle, Illinois. It was distributed to grocery distributors and retailers in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.Fox News Digital reached out to Maple Leaf Foods requesting comment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe bacon was recalle
  
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• Burma approves death penalty for scammers months after FBI's $8 billion crypto crackdown

  28-07-2026 20:27 via foxnews.com
  
  Burma's government approved the death penalty as punishment for internet scammers just months after the FBI announced a sweeping $8 billion crackdown on scam networks coming from the country, according to the country's state-backed media.The Anti-Online Scam Law passed the country's parliament on Tuesday, green lighting the death penalty for anyone who participates in a scam in which they "commit violence, torture, unlawfully arrest or detain, or treat any person in a cruel manner," according to
  
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• Drunk repeat offender called a 'ticking time-bomb' before 80-mph boating collision killed woman: prosecutors

  28-07-2026 20:25 via foxnews.com
  
  An intoxicated boater with a history of driving under the influence decapitated a woman after he crashed into her boat while going 80 miles per hour over the weekend, prosecutors said.Richard Stevenson, 45, allegedly smashed his 31-foot pontoon into the back of a 20-foot Crownline in a no-wake zone at high speeds, killing a 48-year-old woman and injuring her husband after a day of heavy drinking on the Fox River in Illinois on Saturday, July 25 at approximately 2:30 p.m., according to the McHenr
  
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• Iran expert brands Islamic Center of England Iran's 'UK office,' urges immediate closure

  28-07-2026 20:16 via foxnews.com
  
  A leading Iran expert has called on the British government to shut down an Islamic center that he claimed has been functioning as an office of the regime’s supreme leader amid a shocking report that Iran’s regime smuggled operatives into the United Kingdom.The Islamic Center of England recently came into the spotlight following revelations that the U.K. government has allegedly allowed the center to sponsor visas for imams. The report comes at a time when Iran has said Britain is a l
  
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• Acting DNI touts 'approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago' as Senate poised to confirm Trump nominee

  28-07-2026 20:15 via foxnews.com
  
  Acting Director of National Intelligence William Pulte has announced a fifth wave of office downsizing."Good News! In addition to the Historic DECLASSIFICATIONS (Transparency!) by the President, we are, this morning, Executing a 5th and Near Final Round of TERMINATIONS, an approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago," he wrote in a Tuesday post on X."The Intelligence Community must protect the American people, NOT the political whims of the bloated and corrupt elite class," he added.ACTING
  
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• Thousands swarm stunning mountain escape as selfie tourism backlash erupts online

  28-07-2026 20:10 via foxnews.com
  
  The pursuit of the perfect selfie is creating headaches for one of the Italian Alps' most recognizable landmarks.Viral videos shared online in recent weeks show massive crowds stretching through shuttle queues as visitors wait to reach Tre Cime di Lavaredo, one of the most iconic destinations in Italy's Dolomites.The videos have sparked outrage, with many online commenters arguing that visitors were more interested in taking photos than enjoying the mountains.FAMOUS BEACH NOW REQUIRES VISITORS T
  
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• Chevy Chase called out for being 'not so nice' to Billy Joel's ex-wife at a keg party

  28-07-2026 20:08 via foxnews.com
  
  Billy Joel's ex-wife has called out Chevy Chase for being "not-so-nice" during an old-school keg party.Katie Lee Biegel addressed the incident on a recent episode of her podcast, "All on the Table." She explained that the incident with Chase happened while she was married to Joel. The former couple tied the knot in 2004 before divorcing in 2009."My celebrity run-in that was not so nice was Chevy Chase," Biegel began."So, I was having a party with my ex-husband. It was a keg party. I wanted to ha
  
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• Anthony Fauci diary entries set social media ablaze as critics mock, condemn behavior

  28-07-2026 20:02 via foxnews.com
  
  Once-private diary entries written by Dr. Anthony Fauci have set social media ablaze with critics mocking the former White House COVID advisor’s fixation on emerging from the global pandemic as a celebrity and condemning his behavior. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., made the diaries public as part of the committee's ongoing oversight investigation. The journals chronicle Fauci's day-to-day role during the COVID-19 crisis thro
  
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• Patriots receiver Mack Hollins’ barefoot escapades reach a new plateau in second New England season

  28-07-2026 20:01 via foxnews.com
  
  Mack Hollins has turned the proverbial corner as a New England Patriots wide receiver, but not in the ordinary way one might think, like his speed is improved or he reads defenders better now. This is more about his feet.His habitually unapologetic bare feet.Hollins reports that in his second year on the Patriots roster, his life habit of walking everywhere in his bare feet has gained acceptance locally. He knows this because restaurants are welcoming him in and allowing him to dine – sans
  
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• What a fourth-generation fishing captain has learned from nearly 100 years on the Gulf

  28-07-2026 19:58 via foxnews.com
  
  For Dylan Hubbard, fishing is the easy part.The harder part is carrying nearly 100 years of family history on his shoulders while figuring out how to keep the operation alive through hurricanes, federal regulators and a rapidly changing Florida tourism industry.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKHubbard is the fourth generation of his family to run Hubbard's Marina in Madeira Beach, Fla. The business traces its roots to 1928, when his grandfather started with five rowboats and 40 cane pole
  
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• ESPN’s favorite insider accidentally explained why most Americans don’t trust the media

  28-07-2026 19:51 via foxnews.com
  
  "Write what you know, not what you think."Andrew Marchand offered that lesson to other reporters while discussing ESPN’s decision to part ways with NFL analyst Ryan Clark. The sports-media columnist for The Athletic, a New York Times-owned outlet, was responding to what he described as inaccurate opinions circulating online about Clark’s dismissal.He thought he was explaining the difference between responsible journalism and uninformed speculation. Instead, Marchand accidentally expl
  
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• House committee passes Foreign Funding Transparency Act to expose foreign donations to nonprofits

  28-07-2026 19:40 via foxnews.com
  
  Lawmakers are seeking to expose foreign nationals who may be funneling money and donations through tax-exempt organizations to political committees as the House Ways and Means Committee passed a bill that would revise reporting requirements for tax-exempt groups.The Foreign Funding Transparency Act, which passed 23-18 in the committee last Wednesday, would require tax-exempt organizations to collect and report to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) donations received from foreign nationals."For f
  
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• Kaylee Goncalves' mother says family ready for trial after Bryan Kohberger seeks to withdraw guilty plea

  28-07-2026 19:38 via foxnews.com
  
  Idaho student killer Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea in a bid for a trial, but the family of victim Kaylee Goncalves says they're ready if he gets his wish."We knew we'd be hearing from him again, and September was coming up and that would be the end of his appeal, so we weren't really shocked," Kristi Goncalves, Kaylee's mother, said Monday.Speaking with Fox News' Sean Hannity, Goncalves said her family has remained confident in the overwhelming evidence against Kohberger
  
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• Tick Tock: SEC and Big Ten receive revised Protect College Sports Act as Senate vote timeline looms

  28-07-2026 19:36 via foxnews.com
  
  It's been a long process, but revisions to the 'Protect College Sports Act' have been sent to conference commissioners for their approval after immense pressure over the past month.Last week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune throwing doubt into a vote happening on the legislation essentially stoked a fire with Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to get this bill in a form in which it could possibly be taken to the Senate floor.Now, we have entered goal line territory
  
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• Kansas teacher says she'll continue using students' preferred pronouns as district faces federal investigation

  28-07-2026 19:30 via foxnews.com
  
  A Kansas teacher says she will continue using students' preferred names and pronouns despite an ongoing federal investigation into her school district's gender identity policies, drawing renewed attention to the district's approach to parental notification and student records."I am a teacher in USD 500," Courtney Richardson, a teacher at Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools, wrote in a Friday post on Facebook. "I am a PROUD 🌈 ally in all of the spaces that I am in. If your child was born N
  
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• Millions could gain easier access to popular peptides after FDA panel vote

  28-07-2026 19:28 via foxnews.com
  
  An FDA advisory committee has voted by a majority to recommend broader access to certain peptides.Peptides are short chains of amino acids that help regulate functions such as metabolism, growth and tissue repair, according to Cleveland Clinic.Some peptides are used in FDA-approved medications, including insulin and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while others are experimental compounds marketed for wellness or performance that remain under federal review.FDA TO REVIEW 7 POPULAR PEPTIDES TOUTED FOR WEI
  
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• IndyCar unveils new car coming in 2028 to replace current generation after 15-year-run

  28-07-2026 19:28 via foxnews.com
  
  While there have been some big technological and safety enhancements over the years, the NTT IndyCar has been using the same cars for nearly fifteen years.But in 2028, the series' cars are finally getting a long-awaited refresh with the IR-28 chassis, which was unveiled on Tuesday.And it's a beaut, Clark.While the IndyCar DNA is still very apparent — which is what we all want — this chassis takes some steps into the future compared to the current DW12, which debuted in 2012.Twenty. T
  
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• MLB prospect provides positive updates after fracturing vertabrae in scary outfield collision

  28-07-2026 19:22 via foxnews.com
  
  Ryan Lasko, the No. 18 prospect for the Athletics, is improving after fracturing his C6-C7 vertebrae.Lasko suffered the injury during a horrific collision in a game earlier this month. While playing center field for Double-A Midland, Lasko and right fielder Devin Taylor collided while going for a ball in the gap.Lasko, 24, was down for 10 minutes before leaving the field on a cart and going to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, where he underwent surgery.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO
  
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• WATCH: US envoy defends walkout during France's 'condescending' remarks, vows boycott

  28-07-2026 19:19 via foxnews.com
  
  The United States dramatically walked out as France addressed the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council Monday, escalating an extraordinary clash between the longtime allies after Paris claimed America was no longer a "beacon of human rights."The U.S. delegation left the chamber as French Ambassador Jérôme Bonnafont delivered remarks during a Security Council meeting on Ukraine, days after France’s U.N. mission in Geneva accused Washington of standing alongside North Korea, N
  
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• A squirrel invades MLB game, jumps into outfielders glove and causes chaos in hilarious scene

  28-07-2026 19:05 via foxnews.com
  
  Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey" isn’t the only long journey people are talking about, as a squirrel caused chaos at Comerica Park on Monday night.During the bottom of the sixth inning of the Baltimore Orioles’ 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers, a black squirrel got loose in the outfield.The squirrel raced up and down the warning track, and play continued for a full inning while the critter made its way around the ballpark. At one point, the squirrel wasn’t too far away fr
  
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• READ THE DIARIES: Documents unveil Fauci's thoughts on the lab-leak debate, mask doubts and testing failures

  28-07-2026 18:52 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Tuesday released the private diaries of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the controversial former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and chief government spokesperson during the COVID-19 pandemic.The released documents show Fauci privately confronted possibilities about the virus's origins that he publicly downplayed. On Jan. 31, 2020, he recorded that scientists considered deliberate insertion of the virus possible and agreed it required fu
  
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• Costco shoppers divided over new 'sourdough' bread as critics say it's not the real thing

  28-07-2026 18:52 via foxnews.com
  
  Costco's new Kirkland Signature olive and rosemary sourdough bread is a hit with many shoppers, but it's also renewed the debate about how many ingredients belong in genuine sourdough.For bread to be labeled sourdough, it should be leavened solely with a live sourdough culture, without commercial yeast or other leavening agents, and contain no additives or other ingredients like vinegar to mimic sourdough flavor or acidity, according to the Real Bread Campaign."In 2015, Real Bread Campaign co-or
  
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• Yankees vs White Sox betting preview: Gerrit Cole on the run line at +129 is tonight's play

  28-07-2026 18:51 via foxnews.com
  
  After a nice run, we hit a little speed bump yesterday. Last year, I felt like I was picking games poorly, but still ended up with a decent enough baseball season. This year, I think I'm doing a good job of picking games, but I'm running into some really bad luck. There are multiple games that I've lost late or had the first five lose for the full game to win (or vice versa). Things happen, but let's try to get a win here as the Yankees take on the White Sox.Speaking of luck, it does feel like t
  
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• Dispatcher heard 'loud bang' before TikTok influencer who outed alleged pedophile husband found dead: audio

  28-07-2026 18:47 via foxnews.com
  
  A 911 dispatcher said she could hear a "woman screaming and crying" before TikTok influencer Sara Gilson was allegedly killed by her husband, shortly after she outed him as a suspected pedophile on social media.Gilson, who also went by Sara Duffey, posted several weeks ago accusing her husband of being a pedophile. On July 23, Owasso, Oklahoma, police responding to a reported domestic violence incident found both Sara Duffey and Jeremiah Shawn Duffey dead. Authorities are investigating the death
  
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• Australia news live: gasps and surprised murmurs in NSW State Library as AusAlert emergency test alarm blares

  27-07-2026 06:22
  Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat you need to know about today’s AusAlert testIt’s also well worth watching this video of Guardian Australia’s community affairs reporter Adeshola Ore’s interview with Barnaby Joyce about Armidale’s refugee resettlement program and One Nation’s policy positions on immigration.One Nation’s policy is that immigrants who do not speak English should “under no
  
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• Pauline Hanson loses bid to overturn Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding

  27-07-2026 06:14
  Judges find in Faruqi’s favour after One Nation leader launched an appeal against judgement she had breached Racial Discrimination ActFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA court has upheld the finding that Pauline Hanson engaged in racial discrimination against Mehreen Faruqi when she tweeted the Greens senator should “pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan”.The One Nation leader launched the app
  
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• Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds

  27-07-2026 06:00
  Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper showsExpanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from the West Midlands alone, according to an analysis of the government’s own forecasts.An economic paper published by the Department for Transport last month shows that airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if Heathrow builds
  
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• Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France

  27-07-2026 05:58
  Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditionsAuthorities in France battled to contain a huge wildfire near Bordeaux as the forecast of another heatwave threatened to deepen the crisis and the Spanish prime minister, Pédro Saánchez, warned Spain and the Iberian peninsula were suffering the effects of the climate emergency.Windy conditions on Saturday night hampered efforts to extinguish the blaze in the Gironde re
  
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