IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain’s World Cup winnings: ‘It’s a ripoff’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%. “I think it’s a ripoff,” Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., told Fox News … Read more

Squad Dem in the hot seat after campaign spending spree at luxury hotels: ‘Champagne socialist’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A far-left “Squad” Democrat is facing scrutiny after spending thousands of dollars in donor cash at lavish hotels nearly 2,000 miles away from her home district, a Fox News Digital review of FEC records found. “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar’s, D-Minn., campaign dropped over $6K … Read more

Dog trainer sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison after dogs die in hot van

A Southern California trainer who had 11 dogs die in a hot van and then tried to have them cremated and lied to owners was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison Friday, officials said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Kwong Chun Sit, 54, … Read more

If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your dog — here’s how to protect their paws in the heat

As a pet owner, here’s a good rule of thumb I hear constantly: If the ground is too hot for your bare feet, it’s probably too hot for your pet’s paws. Just like you would protect yourself on a hot summer day, it’s important to take necessary precautions to keep your dog safe on walks, … Read more

Chinese air conditioners are in hot demand in Europe as heat wave sends temperatures soaring

BEIJING — Trade tensions between China and Europe are heating up, even as Europeans turn to China for help cooling down. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Air conditioners had become a hot commodity in Europe even before a deadly heat wave in recent weeks … Read more

Joey Chestnut wins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2026, Miki Sudo is women’s champion

Joey Chestnut defended his title and relished a victory as the winner of the 2026 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday. Chestnut dominated the competition, eating a whopping 66 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win the coveted Mustard Belt.  He captured his 18th win this year. Chestnut reclaimed the Mustard Belt in … Read more

Mamdani-backed socialist in hot seat again over deleted posts praising communism, Marxism: ‘Crazypants’

NY socialist nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier under fire over Marxist tweets Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier is facing scrutiny over deleted tweets praising Marxism, forcing elite party leaders to duck accountability while modern moderates like Senator John Fetterman demand answers over the party’s hard-left turn. NEWYou can now listen … Read more

Hot chicken is OK, but soda isn’t? Battle over SNAP scrambles red-blue politics.

Move over, left versus right. Welcome, rotisserie chicken versus Coca-Cola. A food fight over restrictions on government nutrition assistance is generating controversies and court battles, all while scrambling traditional political boundary lines.  Legislators across the country, in states both red and blue, have spent the second Trump administration passing unprecedented restrictions and exceptions to the … Read more