NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A sweeping new White House report concluded that the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) has become a taxpayer-backed institution of “ideological capture” and “extreme political activism.””The report concludes that the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Museum of American History in particular, under its current leadership and current interpretive ideology, cannot be trusted to tell America’s story honestly and in a way that is inspiring, unifying, and worthy of our great republic,” the White House Domestic Policy Council wrote in its July 4 report following up on President Donald Trump’s…

Eligible Americans may be in line for some extra cash, but time is running out to claim. The refunds stem from IRS penalties and interest that some taxpayers paid during the COVID-19 emergency after the IRS had postponed many tax deadlines. A recent federal court ruling — Kwong v. United States — found that the COVID-era deadline extensions may have also delayed when the IRS was allowed to begin charging certain late-filing penalties and interest. This means those who paid during that period may be entitled to a refund. It’s not entirely clear how much taxpayers will receive but some…

Nikki Garcia is getting ready to return to the ring. The WWE Hall of Famer — who goes by Nikki Bella professionally — shared an update on her recovery after undergoing ankle surgery for an injury she sustained in the lead-up to WrestleMania 42 in April. In a series of Instagram Stories posts on Sunday, July 5, Garcia shared photos and videos of her appearing to train inside a wrestling ring. In one picture taken by her 5-year-old son, Matteo, the wrestler, 42, can be seen flexing her biceps in the ring, while another picture shows her and Matteo lying on…

The Folarin Balogun chaos continues. Less then 12 hours from the start of the USA-Belgium match in the World Cup Round of 16, Belgium has appealed FIFA’s decision to allow the USMNT striker to play. The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) said it had “no alternative but to challenge (Balogun’s) eligibility for the upcoming match.” It also claimed FIFA “deliberately removed the section concerning the automatic suspension of players from its (pre-match) presentation,” though it had “been part of all such meetings before each of the previous four matches.” The RBFA said it questoined FIFA on the change both orally…

EasyJet shares soared nearly 10% Monday morning after the UK budget airline agreed to a $7.3 billion takeover proposal from US private-equity firm Castlelake, as low-cost carriers face a major jet fuel crunch. London-listed shares in EasyJet jumped 9.5% by about 10 a.m. ET, hitting a fresh 52-week high. The Bedfordshire, England-based airline announced Sunday that it had accepted a 5.5 billion pound offer – or roughly $7.3 billion – from Castlelake. It previously rejected four bids from the asset manager, including a 4.93 billion pound proposal last month. Castlelake has until Aug. 3 to finalize the new offer –…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has finally signed legislation cracking down on the “Epstein loophole” that critics said allowed convicted child abusers and other serious offenders to avoid prison through the state’s mental health diversion program. As part of a broader package of legislation and budget measures signed last week, Newsom narrowed the state’s law, which has been in effect since 2018. Under the original law, judges were generally required to grant diversion to eligible defendants if a qualifying mental illness significantly contributed to the crime and the defendant was not deemed an unreasonable risk to public safety. Those accepted into…

Fox News celebrates America’s 250th anniversary Fox News anchor Shannon Bream showcases the widespread celebrations for America’s 250th birthday across the country. Events include Washington, D.C.’s record-breaking fireworks extravaganza, President Donald Trump’s speeches at national landmarks, a gathering of military veterans including a 103-year-old WWII veteran, and an international naval review in New York Harbor. The segment emphasizes patriotic displays and unity. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said in a Sunday Truth Social post that he had “overturned” a decision to cancel festivities in Washington D.C. on Saturday due to weather.”The Crowd at 7:05…

She knew. Eliézer Alfonzo was convinced of that. A few weeks ago, Alfonzo was told by his sister that she had a dream about him.   Sixteen-year-old Eliana Alfonzo refused to share the details. “She wasn’t going to tell me until the dream came true,” Alonzo said. “I’m pretty sure the dream was something about this.” Alfonzo, a 26-year-old catcher for the Dodgers, made his major league debut on Sunday. The girl who used to scream at him from the stands to hit the ball hard wasn’t there to see it. Hours before the Dodgers’ 5–2 loss to the San Diego…

The only thing Countess Luann de Lesseps does better than bring the drama is find the best spots to escape from it.  The “RHONY” star, 61, shared an exclusive look into where she takes a healthy bite out of the Big Apple, from her favorite spas to her go-to gyms. “Wellness is such a crucial part of being ready for the stage — and to fit into my Jovani gowns,” de Lesseps told The Post.  For lymphatic drainage: IMD Health and Wellness De Lesseps calls IMD Health and Wellness’ Upper East Side location “the most amazing place for detoxing and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump says he’s attending the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, for one reason: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.”I’m going because of Erdoğan,” Trump told reporters June 24, calling the Turkish leader “a friend” and “a respected leader” while signaling that closer defense cooperation between Washington and Ankara could be on the horizon.The summit will begin Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey.The remarks underscore a striking shift in the relationship between Washington and Turkey. Just a few years ago, after Turkey took delivery of Russia’s S-400 air defense system in 2019, Washington expelled…