NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A rare filing from prominent economists and former government officials highlighted the high stakes in the Supreme Court’s decision allowing Lisa Cook, a top official at the Federal Reserve, to remain in her role while her legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s firing moves forward.In a 5-4 ruling, the justices concluded that the Federal Reserve occupies a unique constitutional position among independent federal agencies, allowing Cook to remain in office as her lawsuit proceeds.The case drew an extraordinary amicus brief from leading figures in American economic policy, who urged the court to…
Toronto’s streets were a colourful party over the weekend for its annual Pride Parade, attended by both Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Tens of thousands walked through the downtown to celebrate the annual festival, which has struggled with funding in recent years.As he marched, Carney goaded revellers wielding water guns to drench him. The prime minister stumbled back as he was sprayed with water, feigning injury, and he continued the rest of the march, hair wet and pink shirt soaked through.It was the first time Carney has walked in Toronto’s Pride Parade since he took office…
When freshly sworn-in Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar lifted Hungary’s long-standing veto on Ukraine’s EU membership bid in early June, many in Brussels and Kyiv breathed a sigh of relief. The move signalled the end of Viktor Orbán’s years-long policy of blocking Ukrainian accession, and was welcomed by both Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President António Costa, both staunch supporters of Ukrainian accession. But Magyar has been quick to temper expectations in Brussels. At his first European Council summit in June, he made clear to fellow leaders that he opposed any fast-tracking of Ukraine’s path to membership.…
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PG&E is warning customers about a surge in scams after fraudsters stole more than $211,000 from customers in the first half of the year using fake QR codes and threats to disconnect service. The utility giant said customers are on pace to lose roughly 30% more money to scammers in 2026 than they did last year as criminals become increasingly sophisticated in impersonating employees. The scammers typically contact customers by phone, text message or email, falsely claiming their utility bill is overdue and threatening to shut off electricity or gas service unless immediate payment is made. During the call, victims are sent…
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The woman was charged with importing and possessing the drug, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years imprisonment, the police said, adding that she will appear in a Melbourne court in September.“The AFP remains unwavering in its efforts to target individuals who use their employment or community standing to support drug trafficking,” said the agency’s Acting Commander Simone Butcher.The Australian police did not identify the woman’s name or the airline she works for, but Thailand’s national airline Thai Airways said in a statement on Monday that one of its employees was detained in Melbourne and that it has been…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top Agriculture Department watchdog warned Congress on Thursday that fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has allowed individuals linked to terrorist groups, foreign adversaries and transnational criminal organizations to access and abuse food stamps.The hearing marked the latest push by the Trump administration and House Republicans to crack down on these financial crimes and address the alleged waste, fraud and abuse in the bloated federal SNAP program.”SNAP fraud is a reprehensible crime that squanders the compassion of American taxpayers who fund the program and robs from those low-income Americans…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Young Americans are far less likely than older generations to see China as a major threat to the United States, according to a new poll, revealing one of the sharpest generational divides in U.S. foreign policy.Some 93% of Americans age 65 and older said they are concerned about China’s ability to spy on the United States, compared with just 62% of those ages 18 to 29, according to the Ronald Reagan Institute Summer Survey. Younger Americans also were consistently less likely than seniors to express concern about China’s potential use…
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Love Island USA introduced a new code word when “French fries” was used to describe a sex act — but what does it mean? The June 21, episode briefly showed Kenzie and Corbin hooking up in bed. The next morning, Trinity Tatum said she heard someone performing “French fries,” which sounded “too wet” to just be a kiss. In a confessional, Kenzie confirmed she shared a heated exchange with Corbin. “I was definitely getting some French fries. Feeling good,” she gushed. “We were probably doing a bit much honestly but I feel a strong connection with Corbin. We probably got…
