General news

• These mistakes could tank your credit score

  17-01-2025 21:42 via foxnews.com
  
  Do you know the difference between 550 and 780? Yes, they’re 230 digits apart, but they’re also examples of bad and good credit scores, respectively.Win a pair of $329 Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Enter here, no purchase necessary!If you don’t check yours regularly, now’s the time to start. Small mistakes are a lot more common than you think, and they can do some serious damage to your credit score. I’ll let you in on some of the most common credit report mistak
  
  Read more

• Raúl Castro makes first public appearance since Trump administration charged him with murder

  06-06-2026 11:19 via foxnews.com
  
  Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro made his first public appearance Friday since the Trump administration charged him with murder over the 1996 shoot-down of planes operated by a Cuban exile group.Castro appeared on state television during an Interior Ministry celebration in Havana, according to Reuters.The appearance came weeks after the Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing Castro of playing a role in the downing of two aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile organizatio
  
  Read more

• WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary

  06-06-2026 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  MAINE — A new round of explosive allegations has put Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner back in the spotlight ahead of Tuesday’s primary, but voters who spoke to Fox News Digital were split on whether the scandals would affect their vote."It's not a good situation," said Jeff from Waterloo, Maine, one of the residents interviewed outside a shopping plaza in Biddeford, adding that choosing the "lowest common denominator" should not be the answer."I am a conservative, but
  
  Read more

• WATCH: Hawley fumes after 4 GOP senators help sink Trump-backed voter ID law

  06-06-2026 10:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., criticized four fellow Republicans who joined Democrats to block an effort to add the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to the Senate's reconciliation package, saying "you can't explain it to me why you wouldn't vote for voter ID."During Thursday's vote-a-rama, Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., voted with Democrats to defeat an amendment that would have attached the election-integrity
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Knicks survive to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead after Jalen Brunson's clutch shot sinks Spurs

  06-06-2026 06:05 via foxnews.com
  
  The New York Knicks will return to Madison Square Garden just two wins away from ending their long championship drought.Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw in the closing seconds Friday night, lifting the Knicks to a 105-104 win over the Spurs in Game 2. Moments earlier, Victor Wembanyama missed a jumper that could have swung the game in San Antonio’s favor.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKnicks center Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Brunson an
  
  Read more

• OJ Simpson-era attorney sees familiar warning signs as Karmelo Anthony case fuels clash over race and justice

  06-06-2026 06:00 via foxnews.com
  
  As the Karmelo Anthony murder trial heads into its third day of testimony Saturday, the attorney who successfully fought to keep cameras in the courtroom during O.J. Simpson's murder trial says he sees troubling parallels between the public reaction to both cases, particularly when it comes to race.Royal Oakes, a California-based media attorney who represented news organizations seeking courtroom access during the Simpson trial, told Fox News Digital that the same cultural and racial tensions th
  
  Read more

• Graham Platner blasts new allegations as 'false accusations': 'Maine, you have my back'

  06-06-2026 05:45 via foxnews.com
  
  Facing arguably the roughest stretch to date of his campaign for the U.S. Senate, Democratic candidate Graham Platner, back on home turf, thanked a large crowd of supporters for having his back and charged the incoming fire he's facing is "politically motivated."Platner, the military veteran and oyster farmer who is aiming to oust longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in this year's midterm elections, has been playing defense amid multiple controversies, ranging from inflammatory online comment
  
  Read more

• ‘Maine had my back’: Graham Platner hits the campaign trail amid latest turmoil

  06-06-2026 05:39 via nbcnews.com
  
  Hundreds of supporters signaled they weren’t phased by the new allegations about Graham Platner’s past relationships, giving the Democratic Senate candidate a warm welcome on Friday.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Leopards, tigers and AI data, oh my! Nashville Zoo tries to halt proposed data center

  06-06-2026 05:13 via nbcnews.com
  
  Nashville Zoo
  
  Read more

• Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Pride flags removed, DEI back under fire, TV host's Cali criticism

  06-06-2026 05:03 via foxnews.com
  
  COLORS STRUCK: Chicago college removes LGBTQ pride flag over institutional neutrality concernsLOST IN TRANSLATION: Chicago high school faces outcry after axing Arabic programCOVER BLOWN: Justice Department launches Title VI investigation into DEI programs at Arizona State UniversityFAIRNESS FIGHT: Department of Education rips AP for 'inaccurate, dangerous' claim that it neglects Black studentsGOLDEN STATE FAIL: Bill Maher blasts California's education results, cites two surging red states
  
  Read more

• Knicks center Mitchell Robinson seems to be fired up about playing Game 3 in front of President Trump

  06-06-2026 04:23 via foxnews.com
  
  There's no question that, to put it mildly, President Donald Trump tends to divide the room.That will be the case when he rolls into Madison Square Garden on Monday for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.However, there's at least one player who seems to be a little fired up about the prospect of playing in front of the commander in chief.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!A TikTok started making the rounds, joki
  
  Read more

• Pentagon raised threat of Israeli spying on U.S. to highest level, sources say

  06-06-2026 04:13 via nbcnews.com
  
  WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about Israel ramping up its spying on the U.S., recently raising the counterintelligence threat level from America’s top ally in the Middle East to the highest level, according to two U.S. officials and one former U.S. official
  
  Read more

• Graham Platner supporter Ro Khanna says he should apologize to women who alleged disturbing behavior

  06-06-2026 03:36 via nbcnews.com
  
  BAR HARBOR, Maine — Rep. Ro Khanna of California on Friday said that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner should apologize to the women who recently came forward describing disturbing behavior they experienced with him
  
  Read more

• 'Jumanji' actor James Handy's girlfriend's son charged with murder after actor found stabbed to death

  06-06-2026 03:35 via foxnews.com
  
  James Handy's girlfriend's son has been charged with murder, after the actor was found stabbed to death outside his home in Tarzana.According to a press release from the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, Michael Gledhill, 44, is facing up to 26 years to life in prison if he is convicted as charged.The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan J. Hochman, issued the following statement: "This is not how anyone's life should end, stabbed in the chest and left dying in the front yard of a
  
  Read more

• Popular cruise line’s bikini crackdown could surprise passengers at island ports

  06-06-2026 03:28 via foxnews.com
  
  Carnival Cruise Line is cracking down on bikini wearing at a popular South Pacific destination, reminding passengers that local dress code expectations may be stricter than what is typically allowed onboard.Guests aboard Carnival Splendor received a notice ahead of the ship's stop in Lifou, an island in New Caledonia, advising travelers to follow local customs and dress conservatively while ashore, according to the blog Cruise Hive.The reminder was issued before the ship's June 2 visit to the is
  
  Read more

• National Park mountain guide dies in fall on Mount McKinley

  06-06-2026 03:01 via nbcnews.com
  A National Park Service mountain guide died when she fell into a crevasse on Mount McKinley, officials said Friday
  
  Read more

• DOJ office says ‘multiple’ probes of California elections underway after Trump cries foul

  06-06-2026 02:57 via nbcnews.com
  
  A federal prosecutor indicated the investigations are focused on the Los Angeles area following President Donald Trump’s claims, without evidence, of cheating in the primaries.
  
  Read more

• Trump expands TrumpRx prescription drug discount program to more than 800 medications

  06-06-2026 02:54 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump on Friday announced a major expansion of his administration's initiative aimed at helping Americans access discounted prescription medications.In a Truth Social post, Trump said the government-backed website TrumpRx.gov has added 160 prescription drugs, bringing the total number of discounted medications available through the program to more than 800."I am pleased to announce that TrumpRx.gov is adding another 160 Prescription Drugs, at highly discounted prices, for&n
  
  Read more

• Trump green lights new DNI Pulte to 'start the process' on mass intelligence firings

  06-06-2026 02:45 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump says he wants incoming Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte to "start the process" of firing intelligence community officials, he told the Wall Street Journal in an interview published Friday.Trump on Tuesday tapped Pulte to take over for the current DNI Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned in May after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.Pulte, who will take over in the interim when Gabbard's resignation becomes official on June 30, has appare
  
  Read more

• U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup

  06-06-2026 02:43 via nbcnews.com
  
  WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News
  
  Read more

• Virginia gun sales spike ahead of July 1 assault weapons ban signed by Gov. Spanberger

  06-06-2026 02:24 via foxnews.com
  
  Gun sales in Virginia have surged in recent months ahead of a July 1 ban on the sale of assault weapons, according to data from the FBI.Democrat-sponsored bills that would ban the sale of semi-automatic rifles or pistols that have a magazine capacity of more than 15 rounds were introduced in the legislature in January and Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed it into law last month.Since January, the number of background checks done for the purchase of a firearm has gone up exponentially, with 75,376 b
  
  Read more

• Maya Hawke says mom Uma Thurman practiced 'witch-adjacent' remedies

  06-06-2026 02:24 via foxnews.com
  
  Maya Hawke is shedding some light on how she was raised with Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke as parents.On NPR's "Wild Card with Rachel Martin," Maya dove into "witch-adjacent" remedies her mom instilled in her as a child."My mother really taught me to love and respect nature... like herbal remedies to things," she began. "It's sort of like 'witch-adjacent.' It's not toil and trouble, but it's wickenary."She went on to explain that one she still remembers from her childhood is a pineapple skin tea t
  
  Read more

• Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, NBC News projects

  06-06-2026 02:10 via nbcnews.com
  Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccera will advance to the general election in the race for governor in California, NBC News projects. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz discuss the latest election results and what impacts the speed of vote counting in the state.
  
  Read more

• Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects

  06-06-2026 02:08 via foxnews.com
  
  California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra advanced to the state's general election Friday night, according to an Associated Press race call.The AP called the race for Becerra at 7:50 p.m. EDT, sending the former U.S. health secretary and ex-California attorney general into the November contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom.Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton appeared headed for a November showdown. AP vote totals showed Becerra with 26.7% of the vote and Hilton wit
  
  Read more

• The history behind the U.S. competition with China

  06-06-2026 02:02 via foxnews.com
  
  President Richard Nixon paved the way for a new relationship with China in the 1970s, but it came at a time as Beijing’s influence was growing globally."I think China's rise is inevitable. It's not rising. It's already risen. But the question is how China would behave," said former People’s Liberation Army Senior Colonel Zhou Bo.Zhou is now a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University. He began his service with the PLA in 1979, a time w
  
  Read more

• Spencer Pratt fires back at Jimmy Kimmel's mockery by resurfacing host's blackface controversy

  06-06-2026 02:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel mocked Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt on Wednesday night’s show, and the former reality TV star responded by bringing up one of Kimmel’s most embarrassing controversies.Pratt is one of the contenders attempting to replace incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Pratt, 42, has been a vocal champion for LA residents since losing his home during the deadly 2025 Palisades wildfire. He launched his mayoral campaign in January with a focus
  
  Read more

• Washington teacher charged with incest after allegedly having sex with two teenage boys she adopted

  06-06-2026 01:52 via foxnews.com
  
  A Washington state teacher has been charged in connection with having sexual relationships with two teenage boys she adopted.Amber Swain, 35, of Newport, was booked into jail Tuesday on charges of first- and second-degree incest following an investigation, the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office said. Swain worked as a teacher and director at Pend Oreille River School, the Newport School District’s alternative high school. She was placed on administrative leave after the district le
  
  Read more

• Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race

  06-06-2026 01:47 via nbcnews.com
  
  Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor’s race, NBC News projects
  
  Read more

• How the FBI and law enforcement plan to deploy drones to keep FIFA World Cup games safe

  06-06-2026 01:33 via nbcnews.com
  The FBI prepares to tackle drone security ahead of FIFA World Cup games spanning across the country. NBC News' Kelly O’Donnell goes behind the scenes with the FBI to see how its own drones and partnerships with local law enforcement will keep the events safe.
  
  Read more

• Passenger allegedly boards flight with fake boarding pass, forcing plane back to gate

  06-06-2026 01:30 via foxnews.com
  
  A Houston man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he used a fraudulent boarding pass to board a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport before the aircraft was forced to return to the gate, according to court documents reviewed by Fox News Digital.Abdulrahman Oluwatumike Oriyomi, 25, has been charged with impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility in connection with the May 18 incident, according to a criminal complaint filed
  
  Read more

Follow @newslock_news on Twitter!