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As authorities and volunteers continue to search for and assist victims of a devastating flood that swept through a portion of Texas, various groups and celebrities have committed donations to charities in the area.On Saturday, Shakira, the Colombian singer-songwriter, announced that she would donate a portion of proceeds from her July 5 concert in San Antonio to support families affected by the Texas Hill Country floods."Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas," the singer wrote on X. "We are donating a portion of tonight’s show proceeds to Catholic Charities of

A series of antisemitic attacks in Australia, including an arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne and a violent raid on an Israeli-owned restaurant, has Jews in the Australian city living in fear and demanding officials take action. The first attack occurred when assailants started a fire outside the exterior doors of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation. Around 20 worshipers were eating Shabbat dinner inside, according to SBS News. The police have not yet categorized the incident a terror attack.Avi Yemini, chief reporter for Rebel News Online in Australia, said the fire brigade’s rapid response kept "yet another synagogue in this

Elon Musk says the two-party system is broken, and he just launched a new political party to prove it.On Saturday, Musk announced on X, the social media platform he owns, the formation of the "America Party," calling it a direct response to what he described as a corrupt political establishment that no longer represents the American people. The announcement followed a viral July 4 poll on X, where Musk asked whether voters wanted independence from what he called the "two-party (some would say uniparty) system." ELON MUSK INDICATES HE'LL DONATE TO REP. THOMAS MASSIE, A REPUBLICAN WHO HAS BEEN EXCORIATED BY TRUMPOver

Eight criminal illegal aliens were deported to South Sudan on Independence Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Saturday, after what it called "weeks of delays by activist judges" that left ICE officers stranded and at risk."These sickos were finally deported to South Sudan on Independence Day," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "After weeks of delays by activist judges that put our law enforcement in danger, ICE deported these eight barbaric criminal illegal aliens who are so heinous even their own countries will not accept them."The deportation effort had been blocked by a series of lower court

Two American veterans working with the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) were injured in an attack while distributing aid to Palestinians. The two veterans are reportedly receiving medical treatment and are in stable condition. GHF said the Americans were "highly decorated" veterans."GHF has repeatedly warned of credible threats from Hamas, including explicit plans to target American personnel, Palestinian aid workers, and the civilians who rely on our sites for food. Today’s attack tragically affirms those warnings," the organization wrote on X.GHF vowed that it was still committed to the mission of delivering aid to Gazans even in the

Jason Kelce was just like plenty of Americans on the Fourth of July, taking in some of the best fireworks.However, when the Philadelphia Eagles legend took to social media to celebrate, he was met with plenty of vitriol."Man I love the 4th! One of the great days we all can set aside our differences in this country, and enjoy the one thing we all share in common. That we are American! Cheers to you oh beautiful America," Kelce wrote in an Instagram post of a video of some fireworks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAlmost immediately, he was ripped

Parents are searching for information about their children's whereabouts as dozens remain missing after a deadly, devastating river flood swept through a local Christian camp. Officials say between 23 and 25 girls from Camp Mystic, an all-girls private Christian camp in Hunt, Texas, remain missing.State officials confirmed Friday night that at least 25 people are dead, including adults and children. Among the deaths, 24 were reported in Kerr County and one was in Kendall County.TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CLOSES CAPITOL GROUNDS FOLLOWING 'CREDIBLE THREAT' TO LAWMAKERS Families have lined up at reunification centers hoping to see their loved ones. According

A man was killed in Los Angeles after commercial-grade fireworks caused a massive fire at his home, investigators said.Officials also said a woman, believed to be the man's wife, is hospitalized and fighting for her life after the incident on Thursday night in the Pacoima neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, FOX 11 LA reported.Crews discovered the man and woman trapped in a home as they were evacuating people in the area. The man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition.HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED DAYS AFTER DEVASTATING CALIFORNIA FIREWORKS FACILITY EXPLOSIONThe

Christie Brinkley is no stranger to love.The legendary supermodel, who has been married four times, admitted she's a "fool for love" in a candid new interview with the New York Times. In her conversation with the outlet, she spoke in detail about her divorces, and whether she's willing to open her heart again."I’m too trusting," she admitted when asked about what she's learned from her marriages. "I’m a fool for love. That love takes work. Sometimes you need to rely on experts. I wish I could have found ways to save some; I wish I hadn’t married others."CHRISTIE BRINKLEY ADMITS

Caitlin Clark is set to miss her fifth straight game with a groin injury on Saturday against the Los Angeles Sparks, as she is listed to be out on the team's injury report ahead of the matchup.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMClark has been out since a June 26 game against the Sparks, which the Fever lost 85-75. It will be the ninth regular-season game she misses this year, and 10th overall including the Commissioner's Cup final. She previously sat out five games earlier in the season because of a left quad strain. WNBA ROOKIE PAIGE BUECKERS SAYS MEDIA 'TRIES

Several sharks were spotted in New York City waters on the Fourth of July, prompting the city to close a temporary a stretch of beach in Queens. Video shared on social media shows a sharks swimming close to beachgoers in Far Rockaway, Queens. The beasts were spotted at around 11:30 a.m. near Beach 32nd Street. Another sighting was reported at Beach 144th Street and a third at Beach 30th Street, Kaz Daughtry, the city's deputy mayor for public safety, wrote on X.RIP CURRENT BEACH RESCUES SHOW SWIMMERS FACE DEADLY RISKS: WHAT TO KNOW TO STAY SAFE"These sightings were very close to beachgoers.

Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White was given a technical foul and a fine during Thursday's win against the Las Vegas Aces for yelling at WNBA referees. Now, White has suggested that Clark offered to pay the fine. The foul came when White was yelling toward officials during an Indiana possession with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Fever leading the Aces by 23, when one referee signaled for a technical foul on the coach. Clark was not playing in the game due to a persisting groin injury, but jumped up and started clapping for

President Donald Trump signed his $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" on Friday, after the House passed the final version of the measure Thursday to ensure it arrived at the president’s desk by his self-imposed July 4 deadline. The bill includes key provisions that would permanently establish individual and business tax breaks included in Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and incorporates new tax deductions to cut duties on tips and overtime pay. Before signing the bill, the president said the bill would "fuel massive economic growth" and "lift up the hard-working citizens who make this country run.""We have officially made the

Joey Chestnut was not the only big name back in Coney Island for the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) made their presence known outside the Coney Island staple on Friday before Chestnut took the stage.Members of the organization distributed vegan hot dogs to people along the boardwalk, all while hundreds of Nathan's franks were being prepped for the competitive eaters.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPrior to the event, PETA said to Fox News Digital that "Tommy Tofu and his PETA pals will be right there at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating

The rise of artificial intelligence in education is forcing schools and universities to rethink everything from homework policies to how final exams are administered. With tools like ChatGPT now widespread, students can generate essays, solve complex math problems or draft lab reports in seconds, raising urgent questions about what authentic learning looks like in 2025. To fight back, some schools are turning to an unlikely solution: pen and paper. The old-school "blue book," a lined booklet used for handwritten test answers, is staging a comeback, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal. And while it might seem like a relic

President Donald Trump quickly took aim at Democrats for opposing his sweeping domestic policy bill."Not one Democrat voted for us, and I think we use it in the campaign that's coming up the midterms, because we've got to beat them," The president spoke as he headlined a July 4th-eve event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds to kickoff celebrations of next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Hours earlier, the GOP-controlled House of Representatives, in a 218-214 vote on Thursday nearly entirely along party lines, lifted the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" to final congressional passage. Earlier in

President Donald Trump says that his sweeping domestic policy bill that squeaked through both houses of Congress this week along near-party-line votes is "very popular" with Americans.Asked about a slew of national polls conducted last month which indicated that most Americans were far from thrilled with the massive spending and tax cut bill, the president told reporters early Friday morning, "I think it's very popular. It does many things, but one of them is the biggest tax cuts in our country's history. And that alone makes it very popular."The president spoke as he returned home from a July 4th-eve event

As President Donald Trump is preparing for Independence Day celebrations, some Democrats will be taking to the streets to protest on America’s birthday as polls indicate a decreased sense of patriotism from those on the Left.  Democrats across the country are organizing protests and boycotts on the 4th of July to make their voices heard that they do not agree with the direction the country is heading. A new Fox News poll showed that only 36% of Democrats say they are proud of the United States today, compared to 85% of Republicans expressing pride in their country. Now, in what some are

U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) is sending approximately 200 Marines to Florida in support of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) interior immigration enforcement mission.Marines attached to Marine Wing Support Squadron 272 and Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina are responding as part of a request by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Secretary of Defense Sean Parnell requested backup in support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida, Louisiana, and Texas with critical administrative and logistical capabilities at locations as directed by ICE.PENTAGON RELEASES 150 NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FROM SECURITY MISSION DEPLOYMENT IN LA AS WILDFIRE THREATS

North Korean officials accused the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of running "an absurd smear campaign" after announcing that it had unraveled several schemes by the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) to fund the regime through remote information technology work for U.S. companies.Earlier this week, the DOJ said North Korean actors were helped by individuals in the U.S., China, the United Emirates and Taiwan to obtain employment with over 100 U.S. companies, including Fortune 500 companies.The scheme allegedly involved the workers getting laptops from the companies that hired them and allowing remote North Korean IT workers to remotely

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, identified as "Black or African American" on his 2009 Columbia University application even though he now says he does not consider himself Black, The New York Times reported Thursday.According to The Times, the internal data came from a leaked database of past Columbia applications which was part of a recent hack targeting the Ivy League school.Mamdani, then a high school senior, also checked "Asian" and reportedly wrote in "Ugandan" in the space for additional background. He was ultimately not accepted to Columbia even though his father is a professor

There has been little change in U.S. energy consumption over the past decade. Increased efforts to make energy use more efficient have kept levels low. But over the next five years, demand for electricity to power data centers is expected to more than double. Some estimates show the facilities are expected to require as much energy in 2030 as the entire country of Japan does today."Every investor is lining up to invest in the next AI breakthrough. But when it comes to energy, there is a challenge in terms of permitting, the reality of construction timelines for new power plants

Charlize Theron is enjoying sexual freedom at 49. During an appearance on Wednesday's episode of Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Theron - who is currently promoting her new movie "The Old Guard 2" - got candid about sex advice while detailing a recent romantic rendezvous with a 26-year-old. "I am the last person to ask," Theron said, after Cooper asked her for her best sex advice. "I'm sounding very cocky here, but I think it's because I found this freedom in my forties where I'm like, 'Oh my God,' so I just want to say this in perspective. I've probably had

‘Star Trek’ star George Takei compared President Donald Trump's deportation of illegal immigrants to the U.S. imprisoning Japanese Americans during World War II. During a podcast interview on Thursday with CNN host Audie Cornish, the actor, who played popular sci-fi character Sulu, compared his experiences of being a marginalized Japanese American in World War II to illegal immigrants being detained by the Trump administration."But politicians lie, and people believe that lie because there's hysteria rampant at that time," the anti-Trump actor said, mentioning the chaos during America’s war with Japan. "And in our time today, right now, people got swept up

As lawmakers march toward a vote on President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill," House Republicans aren’t too worried about primary threats from tech billionaire Elon Musk.Musk, who once served as the head of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been highly critical of the president’s legislative agenda. He had remained quiet about the bill until earlier this week when Senate Republicans were making strides to pass it."We don't take threats lightly up here," Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., told Fox News Digital. "And, you know, Elon, we appreciate all the work he did with DOGE — and he did some