America is slimming down — one shot at a time. The number of US adults turning to blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss has hit a record high, nearly quadrupling in just two years. Now, the shift is showing up on the scale, with national obesity rates edging lower after years … Read more
When traveling across California, forget fighting traffic or rushing to your busy airport terminal. Instead, say travel pros, take the train. Amtrak’s surprisingly affordable Pacific Surfliner, to be exact. The ocean-hugging train route — which runs 351 miles along the Pacific — has travel experts unanimously naming it the most scenic Amtrak journey in the … Read more
The United Arab Emirates is getting broader access to prized US artificial intelligence chips after becoming a key military partner during the conflict with Iran – the latest instance of AI chips becoming a powerful bargaining chip in international diplomacy. The UAE has carried out dozens of airstrikes, intercepted hundreds of missiles and helped keep … Read more
We all know the names Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Haaland, but at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, music has become one of the tournament’s most unexpected stars. Goals are now followed by carefully selected anthems blasting through stadium speakers. After victories, the winning team and their supporters have their own soundtrack they sing together. Players … Read more
An iconic Southern California fast food chain expanded its brand to South America with a new pop-up shop that debuted on Tuesday. In-N-Out unveiled a new pop-up in Lima, Peru on Tuesday, which the Irvine, California-based company confirmed via email. “I can confirm that we recently held an event in Lima, Peru, and had a … Read more
If summer road trips have you craving pizza, a new report spotlights key places across the country to stop for the most affordable slice. With Americans continuing to watch their spending on dining out, the survey highlights where travelers can stretch their food budgets the furthest while on the road this summer. In its US Pizza … Read more
Laura Rutledge’s “SEC Nation” replacement has been revealed. “SportsCenter” anchor Matt Barrie has been named the new host of the college football program, ESPN announced Wednesday. “I’m a college football junkie and beyond excited to host ‘SEC Nation’ from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South,” Barrie said in a statement. “It takes me … Read more
Laura Rutledge announced Tuesday that she is leaving SEC Network’s “SEC Nation” after more than a decade on the show. The ESPN host and reporter penned a heartfelt goodbye to “SEC Nation,” sharing that “it became one of the most meaningful chapters of my life” in a release on ESPN Front Row. Rutledge will continue … Read more
California consumers may soon see a new label on grocery shelves — one designed to highlight foods that are not ultra-processed. Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel introduced the bill behind the proposal on Wednesday, according to a press release shared with Fox News Digital. The legislation, AB 2244, would establish a “California Certified” seal that manufacturers could place on … Read more
The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end an illegal monopoly over live events in America. But some states signaled they won’t join the deal and will continue an ongoing trial. The … Read more
Bad Bunny brought the world together like never before. The Puerto Rican pop star’s performance at the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show drew 4.157 billion views worldwide within the first 24 hours, according to Roc Nation, the show’s producer. The staggering total — which comprises U.S. broadcast, global broadcast, YouTube and digital properties — marks … Read more
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Live Nation Entertainment’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the federal government and many states accusing the company of illegally trying to dominate the live concert industry. The decision by US District Judge Arun Subramanian cleared the way for a possible antitrust trial in Manhattan federal court, with jury selection scheduled to begin on March … Read more
A high profile celebrity chef in Los Angeles is changing up the menu in his string of critically acclaimed restaurants to better serve clients who are dropping pounds at a record pace thanks to the help of weight loss shots. Chef Andrew Gruel says he’s cutting way back on foods loaded with carbs — like … Read more
You’re all a bunch of slobs. And it’s time we have a serious chat about it. Kudos to Sean Duffy, the US Secretary of Transportation, for addressing a festering and ever-deteriorating situation in this country — how we’re dressing in airports. In a word: poorly. Or, as your grandma would say, “like something the cat dragged … Read more
Let’s hope they have nine lives. More cats have gone missing in New Jersey than in any other state in the US — and it could be a result of the Garden State having some of the “deadliest” roads. A new study conducted by Pet911.org, which maintains a national database of missing pets, found there … Read more
The makers of “Meanwhile” (in theaters) describe it as a “docu-poem,” which is a bold choice: Not many people encounter feature-length nonfiction poetry onscreen. But in about 90 minutes, the director Catherine Gund fuses work from multidisciplinary artists, words from the author Jacqueline Woodson, soundscapes by the musician Meshell Ndegeocello, archival footage and interviews in … Read more
A popular hunt that had people searching for a buried treasure for 31 years has finally come to an end. Dubbed “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” the search captivated ten of thousands in France who joined the quest to find a statue made of an owl made of gold, silver and diamonds buried … Read more
The most exciting place to visit in Africa right now is an off-the-beaten-path nation better known for making tragic headlines than attracting tourists: Welcome to a splashy new Sierra Leone. Now, Ebola-free and more than two decades after the end of a devastating civil war, Sweet Salone (the local nickname) is once again ready to … Read more
Attorneys general from about two dozen states are seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the live concert industry in an updated version of a lawsuit originally filed in May. The Justice Department and several states sued three months ago to break up Live Nation, arguing the … Read more
New Jersey’s got some terminal complainers. Newark Liberty International Airport leads the nation with the most complaints related to the Transportation Security Administration, according to a report. Among the US’ 44 biggest airports, Newark topped the list by a wide margin between 2015 and 2023, according to TSA data analyzed by Upgraded Points, a travel … Read more