Over the past week, the Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal has completely rocked the internet with memes, social commentary and op-eds since the show took place in mid-July.During the now-viral performance, Andy Byron former Astronomer CEO appeared on the Kiss Cam with his arms wrapped around a woman, who was later identified as his companys HR chief, Kristin Cabot. The pair were on the big screen during "The Jumbotron Song," where singer, Chris Martin, improvises songs about couples in the audience.Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame. Martin then joked, "Either theyre having an affair or theyre just very shy."Since then, nearly everyone on the internet jumped in, eager to share their thoughts or jokes on the viral moment, including celebrities, media pundits, bands and politicians.COLDPLAYS CHRIS MARTIN HAS WARNING FOR CONCERTGOERS DURING FIRST PERFORMANCE AFTER KISS CAM CONTROVERSY"Anybody in here with their side chick or whatever, I think you're safe here," musician Luke Combs can be heard saying during his show, in a video posted to Instagram, taken by a concertgoer. "I don't condone cheating, anymore."Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., used the viral moment to bash New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul."Commie Mamdani holding [Gov. Kathy Hochul] headed for re-election in 2026," Stefanik said on X.Even KFCs official X account joined in with a joke referencing HR oversight: "Just know our sides are always HR approved."The figureheads are among over 6 million others who have watched the video on TikTok alone.Art also imitated life with a "tidal wave of content," Free Press writer Kat Rosenfield said pointing to a fake statement someone had written on behalf of the CEO, a reenactment by the Phillies mascots at a game and apparel such as T-shirts cheekily noting the moment."...public shaming has been a staple of human society since the dawn of time, a necessary correction to the social transgressors in our midst," said Rosenfield. "If theres a truly compelling reason not to normalize shaming as a global, always-on public spectator sport, its not that it degrades the humanity of the shamed; its not even the trite "who among us has not canoodled at a Coldplay concert with his sidepiece" justification. Its simply this: When we take joy in the distress and ruination of other people, we make monsters of ourselves."LUKE BRYAN'S CHEEKY JOKE ABOUT VIRAL COLDPLAY KISS CAM SCANDAL HAS CONCERT CROWD ROARING WITH LAUGHTERBut the fallout was not only cultural, as the company at the center also took action. Days after the incident, Astronomer released a statement reinforcing its values and announcing it had launched a "formal investigation," which was followed by the resignation of Byron as CEO.NYC/DC psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert said he believes the cultural obsession with viral sensations like the Coldplay scandal is the perfect mix of psychology and social media dynamics, and gives society a way to "channel judgment" on smaller issues allowing for a mob-like mentality."These scandals offer what I call safe outrage. They give people a way to channel judgment and frustration without touching the bigger, more divisive issues in society. At the same time, they create a shared space for humor and group bonding. Memes and viral posts turn a private embarrassment into a public spectacle where everyone feels like part of the mob," Alpert shared with Fox News Digital.Alpert pointed to other similar patterns society has experienced before, such as mocking the fall of WeWork due to bankruptcy, Elon Musk and the royal family."Weve seen this pattern before: Adam Neumann became a meme when WeWork collapsed, not just because of bad business decisions but because people loved mocking his ego and excess. Elon Musks every misstep on Twitter instantly spawns jokes, with users flipping between adoration and ridicule," Alpert stated.INTERIM ASTRONOMER CEO EMBRACES COMPANY'S PUBLIC SPOTLIGHT IN WAKE OF KISS CAM CONTROVERSY"Prince Harry and Meghan Markles public grievances sparked endless memes and hot takes, not because people care about British royalty but because the drama feels like a stand-in for their own family feuds. Even Will Smiths Oscars slap became less about the actual slap and more about collective projection," Alpert said.At the end of the day, Alpert noted that the reason people hyper-fixate on these types of scandals has less to do with the acts themselves, and more to do with ones own shortcomings."These scandals are more about our own anxieties about success, failure and power. They are cultural junk food irresistible, satisfying in the moment, but ultimately empty. In todays hyper-connected world, these narratives have become psychological pressure valves. They give people permission to judge, vent and bond, all while avoiding the larger and more uncomfortable divisions in society."In a New York Times op-ed, author Helen Schulman echoed a similar feeling and noted she was happy to see shame being resurrected, drawing comparisons to not only todays cultural field, but the political landscape and President Donald Trumps administration.CLICK HERE FOR MORE MEDIA AND CULTURE"...in the age of Trump, its a strange relief to watch as two fellow citizens come to realize they have done something reckless and inappropriate and not pretend they had nothing to hide. Instead, they did their best to disappear," Schulman said.Schulman also called out the "utter shamelessness" of the landscape she says America is living in, and pointed to the House and the Senates vote to cut funding for things such as food assistance programs and healthcare."This is legislation that is inherently shameful," Schulman said.While memes and social commentary continue to make the rounds online, and experts share their opinions about the effects of this cultural moment, Astronomers new interim CEO, Pete DeJoy, has found the silver lining in it all.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The events of the past few days have received a level of media attention that few companieslet alone startups in our small corner of the data and AI worldever encounter," DeJoy shared in a statement on LinkedIn. "The spotlight has been unusual and surreal for our team and, while I would never have wished for it to happen like this, Astronomer is now a household name."

Jessica Simpson is finding peace, purpose and her voice again far away from the glare of Hollywood.After a 15-year musical hiatus, the singer and actress opened up about how stepping away from the Los Angeles spotlight helped her rediscover herself.Simpson said she needed a place where she could fully be herself, and she found that place in Nashville.JESSICA SIMPSON SLIPS INTO SHEER DRESS FOR 45TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION"Its hard for me to do that in LA, I think, because Im mom-ing it, running the brand. But when I get to go away and go within myself, I find that purpose and have to share it be vulnerable and just be honest," she said during a recent appearance on "Today."After Simpson, 45, put her music on pause, she became a proud mom of three and focused on her fashion brand. The star shared that it was Nashvilles songwriting culture that reignited her creative spirit and motivated her to produce music again."I went out to Nashville because that was the place [where] the songwriters theyre not competitive," she explained on "Today." "They allow you to be yourself. Nothing you say is judged."Simpson hasnt performed on stage since 2006, when she navigated her first divorce and faced the mounting pressures in the music industry.The "Irresistible" singer reflected on her early pop star years as she shared how her music has evolved."I took myself out of the competitive process," Simpson said, reflecting on her illustrious music career. "Growing up as a pop star, it was always about the pop girls. I was always put up against other people. Everyones always going to sell more records than you. So, to me, it wasnt a competition. I just really wanted what I was singing about to be authentically who I am."Now, nearly two decades later, shes writing music again, but on her own terms.Simpson pointed out that creating music again helped her work through emotional turmoil.Earlier this year, Simpson and her ex, Eric Johnson, a former NFL player, made the decision to split after 10 years of marriage. The pair tied the knot in 2014. The "With You" singer opened up about how creating new music has helped heal her heart.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"I needed clarity emotional clarity in general. I thought I was going to be doing this inspirational type of record, and it started leaning towards more, How do I get through this moment? Because my whole life just completely changed while making this record nothing that I wouldve expected. But there [are] blessings in the pain. You can find beauty in the pain."For Simpson, it wasnt just about her music. She also shared that, as a mother, she wanted to instill a message of resilience in her children."I want my daughters and my son to know that," she said. "No matter what we go through in life, nothing can take us down. Nothing. As long as we are who we are, and we know our purpose were guided by that."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERSimpson shares three children with Johnson daughters Maxwell and Birdie and son Ace.In January, Simpson shared that the couple "have been living separately" but did not reveal any details on the timeline of their split."Eric and I have been living separately, navigating a painful situation in our marriage," Simpson previously said in a statement to People.JESSICA SIMPSON SHOWS EX WHAT HE'S MISSING AFTER 'PAINFUL' SPLIT"Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family."Now, as a single woman, she's not ruling out finding love and revealed shes open to dating again."Im slightly terrified," she confessed to Today. "My type of person is one-of-a-kind. I dont have a look or anything like that. I just like for somebody to be individually who they are and exude confidence without the ego."I dont need somebody to be supportive of me all the time," she added. "I feel like the independence I have right now if I can have that and give it to someone else, that would be cool."But theres one non-negotiable."Has to be a very good kisser," Simpson said with a smile.As Simpson enters the next chapter in her life, she recently celebrated a major career milestone, the 20th anniversary of the Jessica Simpson Collection, her billion-dollar fashion brand."I just turned 45 on July 10," she shared. "And my mom at my birthday dinner was like, Well, honey, I was 45 when we started the brand. I said, Mom! That makes me feel really old!"Despite Simpsons mother pointing out her age, the fashion mogul admitted the lesson hit home."Shes right you can start over again at 45," Simpson said. "Theres no age limit to begin again."

Donald Trump did better with American young people last fall than any Republican candidate in decades. He won men under 30, won men of college age, and even won the youth vote in the swing state of Michigan. American young people were widely assumed to be uniformly liberal, and expected to remain so forever and ever. But the reality was anything but. I saw this trend playing out in real time asI toured the countryspeaking on college campuses to crowds of three, four, and even five thousand strong.Young Americans were not happy with Joe Bidens America or Kamala Harris' vows to continue it, and they were ready to return to the president they associated with a more prosperous pre-COVID time.It was a big win. But it was also impermanent. It could be a one-off. It could easily be explained by the aftermath of COVID or the incredible political charisma of Donald Trump himself. The youth vote of 2024 wasnt so much a win as it was an opportunity: A clear demonstration that conservatives actuallycancompete to win the votes of American young people, rather than writing them off.The challenge for Republicans now is seizing this Gen Z opportunity. Because Gen Z wont become lifelong conservatives thanks to a good campaign or slick online memes. Theyll only become lifelong supporters if were able to deliver for them on the big issues that matter.Experts expend a lot of effort and ink explaining what Gen Z "wants." But between my campus visits and my work running Turning Point USA, I talk to as many Gen Zers as anyone in the country. They want basic economic success and security like the generations before them. They want a home, they want a family, they want to feel like they are building something and that they are a part of something.GEN Z'ERS IDENTIFYING AS LIBERAL DROPS 12 POINTS SINCE 2016, ACCORDING TO MORNING CONSULT JUNE REPORTAnd right now, on that front, Gen Z has a lot of problems. Economically, things are dire. In 1984, the median American home cost about three and a half times the median income in America. Today, the median house costs almost six times the median income. Rent isnt much better, and has risen more than 50% in real terms since the 1970s.In 1980, tuition at the average public college was about $2,800 in todays dollars. Today its around $10,000, and, unsurprisingly, that means the average college student leaves school with a debt burden that previously could have bought them a car, provided the down payment on a house, or helped them start a family.CHARLIE KIRK SOUNDS THE ALARM ON THE BIGGEST THREAT TO REPUBLICANS HOLDING THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2028Financially, young people arent just facing more expensive necessities, but also a more predatory economic reality. Millions of Gen Zers are buying everything from concert tickets to groceries to Chipotle burritos through buy now, pay later (BNPL) setups from companies like Klarna and Affirm. Some polls indicate Gen Z prefers BNPL to traditional credit cards. Taking on debt for purchases may make sense when buying a house or a car, but once a person is paying for their groceries with 4 monthly payments at 10% interest, something has gone awry.Of course, America hasnt become a poor nation. In fact, were as spectacularly wealthy as ever. Yet this wealth doesnt reach young Americans (unless its by way of inheritance). Instead, over and over, policy decisions have ensured that elderly Americans grow wealthier and wealthier. Never in American history has so much wealth been concentrated in those who are already retired from the labor force. This reality became even more pronounced during COVID and the rampant inflation that followed. Older Americans with equities and assets in their portfolio saw their net worth skyrocket, while younger Americans just saw those assets become even more unaffordable.It wasnt always like this. When the baby boomers of today were growing up, government policy routinely favored young people. Jobs were easier to get, with far fewer credentialing hurdles. Houses were built far faster. Wages were higher instead of being suppressed through sky-high legal and illegal immigration.Today, though, America is a country built for those who are already owners, and those too young to buy are finding themselves stuck becoming borrowers and renters.Themedian age of first-time home buyersis now pushing 40, about a decade higher than the 1980s when the average age was just 29!BUY NOW, PAY LATER PITFALLS: MANY CONSUMERS AREN'T PAYING LOANSThis isnt because Gen Z is lazy a common retort I hear its because they are contending with structural disadvantages older Americans didnt experience. If this continues, something will break, and young people will lead the way in breaking it.Zohran Mamdani has become a celebrity for Gen Z with his slick promises of a New York City rent freeze, state-owned grocery stores, and free daycare as stepping stones to eventuallyseizing the means of production.Mamdanis political surge is not a passing fad or pure TV news fodder.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONIt should be a giant flashing red alarm. There are millions of Americans who feel cut off from any meaningful economic progress or stability. Eventually, if they cant obtain prosperity the old-fashioned way, they will simply try to vote themselves prosperity, and there will be plenty of demagogues promising this can be done easily by simply expropriating those with more than them.Most of Gen Z is ideologically fluid. Theyre happy to give Republicans a shot, then turn around and elect a Marxist two years later.America will have a reordering of its economy. The only question is what that reordering will look like. There are two paths before us. We will either have stabilizing reforms like those of Theodore Roosevelt a century ago and those espoused by nationalist, populist conservatives, or we will have revolutionary, destructive "reforms" like those that have already ruined once-prosperous countries like Cuba or Venezuela. If we succeed in the next three years, or if we fail, will determine which.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CHARLIE KIRK

Chatting with Grok while cruising in your Tesla is now a reality.The conversational artificial intelligence is being included in newer models, according to Elon Musk.Having Grok around will hopefully make your drive more engaging. It will be like having a buddy with you along for the ride.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERLUCID JOINS TESLA AND GM WITH HANDS-FREE HIGHWAY DRIVINGGrok is a smart AI chatbot built by Elon Musks company, xAI. Its designed to be witty, helpful and more conversational than most assistants. What makes Grok stand out is its personality. Its not just informative, its entertaining.Grok 4 is the latest version of the chatbot. This upgraded model delivers faster answers, sharper humor and a deeper understanding of context. It's the version currently rolling out in Teslas, and its designed to feel more human than ever.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?If your Tesla meets the requirements, youre already getting Grok 4. Just tap your screen, start chatting and enjoy the ride. However, your Tesla must have an AMD Ryzen processor, which is included in models built from mid-2021, to get Grok. Older cars with Intel Atom processors are not able to run Grok yet. You'll also need software version 2025.26 (available from July 2025) or higher.Another thing you need is a good Wi-Fi connection or Tesla's $9.99/month Premium Connectivity plan. Grok needs it to process its responses using cloud technology, and that requires the internet.Anyone in the U.S. with a Tesla delivered since July 12, 2025, will have Grok good to go. It's only available in the U.S. because Tesla is gathering feedback. Older models like the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y or Cybertruck will need a software update to get Grok.Not sure if your Tesla meets Grok's requirements? You can easily check by tappingControl and thenSoftware on your vehicle's touch screen. You'll be able to see the software and processor information here.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREYou can also check in the Tesla app by tapping themenu icon in the top right corner and asking what the specifications of your vehicle are.This rollout comes hot on the heels of Grok 4's debut, which is xAI's latest AI model. This particular version of Grok has stirred some buzz (and a few raised eyebrows) for its bold responses. You can start chatting with Grok today if your Tesla meets the requirements. Just don't expect it to be able to help you with navigation, playing music or adjusting the AC just yet.Grok's arrival in Tesla vehicles could make for more entertaining drives with the chatty AI on board. Talking to your car on those long solo drives can potentially make the ride feel shorter. It's just the start, though, since it can't do anything useful yet. But there is room to grow beyond answering questions. Once it's able to access your car controls, your car will really feel like K.I.T.T., the famous, artificially intelligent car from the 1980s TV series Knight Rider.Are you ready to go on a ride along with Grok? Why or why not? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Billy Joel said he was "devastated" when second wife Christie Brinkley left him during their nine-year marriage that ended in divorce in 1994."I realized love is not concrete," the "Uptown Girl" singer told the producers in the second part of his documentary "Bill Joel: And So it Goes." He added, "You know, you feel like it is, but there are things eating away at it, and in the end it all catches up. And its hard. And I was so devastated."An obviously emotional Brinkley said she had tried.CHRISTIE BRINKLEY RECOUNTS THE DEVASTATING PERSONAL MOMENT THAT NEARLY BROKE HER"I wanted it to work. I knew how lucky I was, having music and all that, but it just didnt work," she explained.The former couple met in 1983 in St. Barts. They married in 1985 and soon had their only daughter, Alexa Ray Joel. "Our relationship went from lots of fun and really totally enjoying each other to his work consuming him, and if I did go on the road, I wasnt seeing him because the unwind period after the show was going on so late into the night, and its like What am I even doing here?" Brinkley said. "And I just got like I dont even know what to do, but I cant be lonely just me and Alexa in this big old house that was supposed to be so full of life and love and music and laughter and all that. Things were starting to deteriorate."Joel said it was a hard time for him because they were newly married and had a young daughter, but he was on the road a lot of the time.CHRISTIE BRINKLEY ADMITS SHE'S A 'FOOL FOR LOVE' DESPITE FOUR FAILED MARRIAGES"I was in a relationship with someone who I cared deeply about, but I was not able to be at home," he said. "I was not able to be with my family. It was a very sad time for me."The 76-year-old said he thinks his daughter knew he and Brinkley were going to split up."And for a child thats a very traumatic thing," he said.Joels own parents divorced when he was 8 years old, around the same age as Alexa when he and Brinkley divorced in 1994, but Joels father left after the divorce, and he didnt see him again until he was in his 20s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER"She needed to know Id always be there," the "Piano Man" singer said of his own daughter, now 39 years old."I dont think its a secret that his drinking got pretty bad, and he couldnt really remember what he did when he was drinking, so he didnt really know how he could hurt people," Brinkley added.She said she would pretend to be asleep when he came into their bedroom drunk, "cause I didnt want to see him in that condition."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSHolding back tears, she added, "One night, we had an argument and I said, I really cant take this anymore, and Im just going to take Alexa back up to New York and leave, and he said, Yeah, fine, go.""True love isnt always floating on clouds and ecstasy," Joel told the producers over the lyrics of "And So it Goes.""A lot of its pain."Joel would go on to marry celebrity chef Katie Lee in 2004. They divorced five years later, and he married his current wife, Alexis Roderick, in 2015. They share two daughters. Before his marriage to Brinkley, Joel was married to Elizabeth Small from 1973 until 1983.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe first part of "Billy Joe: And So it Goes" premiered last Friday on HBO and for streaming on HBO Max. The second part premieres Friday, July 25 on HBO and HBO Max at 8 p.m.

As lawmakers continue their investigation into what former President Joe Bidens inner circle knew about his alleged cognitive decline, one insider whos written about the issue says he continues to be stunned by the "fog of denial" that surrounded the aging president."They [just] convinced themselves, in effect, they believed what they wanted to believe instead of their lying eyes, even during the debate when everything went south," said Chris Whipple, author of the book "Uncharted," which chronicled the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election.Whipple interviewed several members of Bidens inner circle in the aftermath of his widely criticized debate performance, which ultimately led to the suspension of his re-election campaign.CREDIBILITY CRISIS: MEDIA SCRUTINIZED TRUMP'S HEALTH, FITNESS IN FIRST TERM BEFORE TURNING BLIND EYE ON BIDENFormer chief of staff Ron Klain, who reportedly told House lawmakers this week that Biden had grown "more forgetful" in office, was among sources who opened up for Whipple's book."Despite that devastating debate, which was lights out, game over, everybody knew it, Klain was still all in on Joe Biden's nomination and re-election and somehow thought he could beat Trump," Whipple told "America's Newsroom" Friday."Hes been in the doghouse with Joe Biden and his inner circle ever since he was devastatingly candid to me about Joe Biden's condition in that pre-debate prep at Camp David."House Republicans have launched a probe into the former presidents cognitive health and have called on former Biden administration officials to testify about what they witnessed. Most of those called have pleaded the Fifth and refused to answer lawmakers' questions, including the former presidents physician.SENATE REPUBLICANS PLAN HEARING ON BIDEN'S ALLEGED COGNITIVE DECLINE COVER-UP'ORIGINAL SIN' CO-AUTHOR EXPOSES 'FRANTIC EFFORTS' TO HIDE BIDEN'S COGNITIVE DECLINEBut based on his conversations, Whipple does not believe there was a secretive scheme to control the presidency."The notion that this was somehow, you know, Bidens last year was Weekend at Bernies and that there he was non compos mentis and there was a cabal running the country with an autopen is just silly," he said."The notion that they're [Republicans are] going to be able to prove that there was this dastardly cover-up on the part of Biden's inner circle is just crazy to me. Ithink the answer is that this thing goes nowhere."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

The Trump administrations battle with Democrat-controlled jurisdictions and their sanctuary polices suffered a blow on Friday when a federal judge in Chicago dismissed a case challenging their legality.Judge Lindsay Jenkins of the Northern District of Illinois, a President Biden appointee, granted the defendants motion for dismissal, ruling that the citys ordinances are lawful protections not subject to federal enforcement mandates.The Trump Justice Department, in a February filing, accused the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago of unlawfully interfering with President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration as it aims to carry out mass deportations.TRUMP DOJ SUES NEW YORK CITY OVER LONG-STANDING SANCTUARY IMMIGRATION POLICIESSanctuary cities or sanctuary policies limit co-operation between local officials and law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The Trump administration has long railed against the measures, arguing they make such areas a haven for criminal illegal immigrants and contribute to increased crime.The Justice Department alleges these laws violate the U.S. Constitution's "Supremacy Clause" under the Tenth Amendment, which states that federal law preempts state and local laws that may conflict with it.But Jenkins rejected the argument, ruling that states retain significant powers not explicitly granted to the federal government."Finding that these same Policy provisions constitute discrimination or impermissible regulation would provide an end-run around the Tenth Amendment," the judge wrote. "It would allow the federal government to commandeer States under the guise of intergovernmental immunity the exact type of direct regulation of states barred by the Tenth Amendment."MAYOR JOHNSON WARNS TRUMP AGAINST DEPLOYING FEDERAL TROOPS FOR IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN IN CHICAGOTheChicagoCity Council passed an ordinance in 2012 that stops city agencies and employees from getting involved in civil immigration enforcement or helping federal authorities with such efforts. The Illinois legislature passed a similar state law, known as the TRUST Act, in 2017.Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was pleased with the decision and that the city is safer when police focus on the needs of Chicagoans."This ruling affirms what we have long known: that Chicagos Welcoming City Ordinance is lawful and supports public safety. The City cannot be compelled to cooperate with the Trump Administrations reckless and inhumane immigration agenda," he said in a statement.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe Trump administration has sued several jurisdictions over their sanctuary policies, including a filing this week against New York City. The administration has also sued several New Jersey cities, as well as Los Angeles.Attorney General Pam Bondi said the federal government was left with no choice but to protectNew Yorkers by filing the suit."If New Yorks leaders wont step up to protect their citizens, we will," she wrote on X.The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.

Laundromats offering food, drinks and entertainment might be having a moment in New York City but in other parts of the country, they have loads of experience with making a mundane chore fun. (See the video at the top of this article.)Several "laundrobars" have popped up across Brooklyn in the last two years, gaining attention for "reimagining" the business as neighborhood hangouts, according to a recent report in The New York Times.But similar suds shops have been tumbling along for decades, from Oregon to Ohio and Nevada to Oklahoma.AMERICA'S 15 BEST GAS STATIONS FOR FOOD, ACCORDING TO ONLINE REVIEWSDuds n' Suds in Reno, Nevada, for example, started serving up beer, wine, snacks and slot machines in the early 1980s as part of a larger franchise. It even got a shout-out in a 2021 episode of "Family Guy."Jimmie May and his wife, Brandy Johnson, took over Duds n' Suds in 2019."We offer a little extra for people to make it less drudgery," May told Fox News Digital.He said his favorite part is seeing men sent by their wives and expecting a typical laundromat.COFFEE GIANT FINALLY REVEALS ITS 'SECRET MENU' WITH NEW APP-EXCLUSIVE DRINKS"Then they turn around and they see the bar and they go, 'Wait, you've got beer?'" May said."So we'll get them a beer and a Nathan's hot dog or nachos, and then the next week, they're back, like, 'I'm doing the laundry from now on.'"But it's not all fun and games.After over 30 years, the lease for Duds n' Suds is still $9,000."That's a lot of laundry that has to happen," May said.At Spin Laundry Lounge in Portland, Oregon, Morgan Gary and Anthony Fusaro know a bit about the moving parts it takes to stay in business."Spin was inspired by my experiences at laundromats and the areas that I wasn't particularly thrilled about," said Gary.She opened the first Spin location in 2014 with her now-husband, who proposed to her at Spin during its opening weekend.WHY MEXICAN COKE IS A FAN FAVORITE AND WHERE TO BUY IT AFTER TRUMP'S SWEET ANNOUNCEMENT"We wanted it to feel more like a cozy caf space than a laundromat and really have just the little touches that would make you feel at home," Gary told Fox News Digital.The business grew faster than she imagined, catching on among locals and even travelers passing through."The food and drink element is so important," Gary said."That is what put us on the map."AMERICA'S FAVORITE PASTA REVEALS STRONG REGIONAL PREFERENCES, STUDY SHOWSArcade games and pinball machines can be played on the mezzanine overlooking the laundromat, which was once a metal factory.Gary and Fusaro ran the laundromat and the caf for seven years, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, they paused food and drink.Earlier this year, they partnered with Brave Neighbor Coffeehouse to bring it back.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERRunning both sides of the business was a challenge, Gary said, and the partnership has allowed them to focus on offering the best possible laundry experience and giving back to the community.Spin works with nonprofits to offer vouchers for free laundry. It also hosts concerts and "wash parties" where people learn how to care for certain garments like raincoats, a necessity in the damp city.Gary's favorite thing about Spin is collecting and washing the dozens of single socks that get left behind each day and donating them to shelters.For more Lifestyle articles, visitfoxnews.com/lifestyle"It's our little way of being able to give them something useful that might just go in the trash otherwise," she said.Going forward, they hope to host more events and eventually expand their delivery service.Gary said she has enjoyed seeing similar businesses follow in their footsteps."When we opened all those years ago, there had been a few before us, but it was a fairly new concept," she said."It's just so great to see, because everyone has to do laundry and there can be a better way and everyone should be able to enjoy the time."

NPR was long lambasted by President Donald Trump and other Republicans as a left-leaning institution that didnt deserve taxpayer money, but after years of banter, federal funding was cut last week.Trump's rescissions package includes over $1 billion in cuts from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), the government-backed funding arm for NPR and PBS.The clawback package teed up cuts to "woke" spending on foreign aid programs and public media, as Republicans finally yanked federal money from NPR in a move advocates said was long overdue.Fox News Digital breaks down exactly what happened from attention to NPRs perceived liberal bias through Trump's rescissions package, and what happens next.RURAL NPR STATIONS DISAPPOINTED, DETERMINED TO SURVIVE AFTER RESCISSION PACKAGE ELIMINATES FEDERAL FUNDING

President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland late Friday for a working trip where he is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and the U.K., as well as visit several of his properties there."We're meeting with the prime minister tonight," Trump told reporters Friday before departing for Scotland. "We're going to be talking about the trade deal that we made, and maybe even improve it.""We want to talk about certain aspects, which is going to be good for both countries," Trump said. "More fine-tuning. Also, were going to do a little celebrating together, because, you know, we got along very well. U.K.s been trying to make a deal with us for like, 12 years, and havent been able to do it. We got it done, and hes doing a very good job, this prime minister. Good guy."TRUMP HEADS TO SCOTLAND TO TALK GOLF, POLITICS AND TRADEIn May, the U.S. and the U.K. announced the two countries had agreed to a major trade deal, which marked the first historic trade negotiation signed following Liberation Day, when Trump announced widespread tariffs for multiple countries April 2 at a range of rates.Trump, who is slated to remain in Scotland until Tuesday, is also scheduled to visit his golf courses in Turnberry and Aberdeen while abroad.Heres also what happened this week:Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters Thursday, as he has ramped up digs at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.Trump accompanied other administration officials for a tour of the headquarters, following $2.5 billion in renovations to the building. The massive project has attracted scrutiny from lawmakers and members of the Trump administration, including the president, who suggested the huge renovation could amount to a fireable offense."I think hes terrible I didnt see him as a guy that needed a palace to live in," Trump said July 16. "But the one thing I would have never guessed is that he would be spending two and a half billion dollars to build a little extension onto the Fed."FOUR KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM TRUMP'S VISIT TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE WITH POWELLOn Thursday, the two briefly sparred over the cost of the renovation, but Trump told reporters afterward that the two had a "good meeting" and that there was "no tension." Trump also shut down speculation he might oust Powell, claiming such a move would be unnecessary.The Federal Reserve, the United States central bank, oversees the nations monetary policy and regulates financial institutions.Trump historically has railed against Powell, calling him names like "numskull" and "too late." Likewise, Trump has expressed ire toward Powell for ignoring requests to lower interest rates."Well, I'd love him to lower interest rates, but other than that, what can I tell you?" Trump said Thursday.Rescissions package signingTrump signed into law Thursday his roughly $9 billion rescissions package to claw back already approved federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting.The rescissions measure revoked nearly $8 billion in funding Congress already approved for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a formerly independent agency that provided impoverished countries aid and offered development assistance.The rescissions package also rescinds more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides federal funding for NPR and PBS.TRUMP SIGNS $9B RESCISSIONS PACKAGE INTO LAW, REVOKING FUNDING FOR FOREIGN AID, NPR