California’s biggest cities are still among the best in America — with two Golden State metros landing in the top five of a new national ranking. Los Angeles was named the second-best city in the US, while San Francisco came in fifth in an annual ‘America’s Best Ciites 2026’ list put together by Resonance. It ranked the country’s top 100 cities based on three pillars: livability, lovability and prosperity. New York City took the top spot, followed by Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco to round out the top five. Seattle ranked sixth, followed by Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston and…

An FBI spokesperson is shutting down a viral report claiming that three ransom notes pertaining to the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, are fake. “The FBI and its task force partners have received several ransom notes over the course of this investigation. Some have been deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy,” an official statement from FBI Phoenix shared via X on Wednesday, July 1, reads in part. “Other ransom demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such.” The statement continued, “This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case.…

PHOENIX — Finally, the Giants’ luck started to turn in the fifth inning Wednesday night. All series, San Francisco batters had consistently made hard contact against Diamondbacks pitchers but had little to show for it — nothing at all, if we’re talking about wins and losses. But then, Heliot Ramos launched a missile that cleared the wall in the deepest part of the park, and Victor Bericoto followed two batters later with a two-run shot nearly as ferocious. Ramos’ home run traveled 427 feet and jumped off his bat at 110.4 mph; Bericoto’s blast was a 422-footer with an exit…

MEDORA, ND — President Trump paid tribute to Theodore Roosevelt as a “great man” while cutting the ribbon to his new presidential library in the Dakota Badlands — after interacting with an artificial intelligence-powered hologram of his predecessor. “He never stopped, never quit and never surrendered in pursuit of his dreams,” Trump said of his fellow New Yorker, who was also born into wealth before dramatically recasting the Republican Party as a trust-busting reformer. “He had a freakin’ wild life,” Trump said in a largely improvised hour-long speech, as he recounted Roosevelt’s rise from a thin, asthma-plagued New Yorker into…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff narrowly won his Senate seat in a January 2021 runoff, defeating Republican David Perdue by just over a percentage point. New Fox News polling suggests a different dynamic this time, as Ossoff holds a double-digit lead over GOP challenger Mike Collins in the 2026 Georgia Senate race.After receiving a last-minute endorsement from President Trump in the June GOP primary runoff, Collins defeated Derek Dooley, who was backed by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. Trump carried the Peach State by about 2 points in 2024 after losing it by less…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The District of Columbia has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by a protester who tailed an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his cellphone before being arrested. Sam O’Hara will receive $50,000 after alleging he was unlawfully detained and subjected to excessive force, according to a Thursday court filing obtained by The Associated Press (AP).O’Hara, who works in the hospitality industry as an artist, said he is satisfied with the settlement but conflicted that taxpayers are covering the cost.  “Those who actually violated my constitutional…

A bunless burger hack is beefing up social media. Fitness enthusiasts are blowing up about In-N-Out’s little-known 3-Patty Flying Dutchman, an off-menu creation boasting 44 grams of protein and just 4 grams of carbs, clocking in at 550 calories — but not everyone is buying the hype. The high-protein order exploded online after food account Mouth Attack shared the meaty concoction, with fans debating whether it’s the ultimate macro-friendly fast-food meal or simply a heart attack waiting to happen. The burger swaps the traditional bun for grilled onions, along with three beef patties and three slices of American cheese, creating…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you dread swimsuit shopping, you’re not alone. For years, we’ve compared the process of finding something flattering to light torture, ranking somewhere between dental work and figuring out your taxes. This year, however, we’re making the process easier on ourselves. Rather than experimenting with random finds that never follow through on their ‘slimming’ and ‘supportive’ promises, or include details that dig into our skin, we’re going straight to the brand that’s never betrayed Us: Lands’ End. ICYMI, the tried-and-true…

WEST SACRAMENTO –– Thanks to their MLB-best record and all-but-insurmountable 12 ½ game lead in the National League West, the Dodgers have some luxuries with how they navigate the rest of this regular season. Exhibit A came on Wednesday, when they went with a pitching plan never likely to work. After pushing back Shohei Ohtani’s originally scheduled start a couple of days to give the two-way star an extended break on the mound, the Dodgers rolled out a bullpen game against the Athletics that transformed into a sacrificial bulk-relief outing from triple-A call-up Charlie Barnes. Not familiar with that name?…

The strange explanation surrounding NPR’s erroneous story about Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s retirement has raised more questions about the journalism debacle. NPR was forced to retract a story Tuesday by legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, who wrongly reported that Alito was retiring. NPR published the story headlined, “Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, retires,” but quickly replaced it with an editor’s note insisting it was “erroneously published.” NPR top editor Thomas Evans issued a statement calling the botched report a “misunderstanding” and said Totenberg would appear on “All Things Considered” to explain how the…