Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdanis plan for taxpayer-funded supermarkets, telling a Hamptons crowd, "I favor free enterprise," according to the New York Post.Hochul delivered the line Saturday at a business breakfast hosted by billionaire supermarket mogul John Catsimatidis, drawing applause from attendees.Catsimatidis, whose Gristedes and DAgostino chains could be threatened by the proposal, later praised Hochuls comments, telling the Post, "These types of grocery stores just dont work."The pushback adds to mounting Democratic resistance to Mamdanis agenda, which critics warn would undercut private grocers and burden taxpayers.CRITICISM OVER SOCIALIST NYC CANDIDATE MAMDANI'S RENT-STABILIZED APARTMENT MOUNTS AFTER ETHICS COMPLAINT"Snappy slogan. Doesnt work, and Mamdani doesnt care if it does or doesnt," Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi said in an email to Fox News Digital."Gov. Cuomo has proposed a plan that was actually thought out to help those with food insecurity, and the answer isnt Soviet-style breadlines. Kansas City just closed their government-run grocery store (and eliminated their free buses) after wasting millions of taxpayer dollars."Cuomo blasted Mamdani in a post on X, writing: "When you have rich parents to fall back on, the results dont matter. As @ZohranKMamdani has said, cest la vie. Thats not a governing philosophy. Its an excuse for failure. Its time to build. That requires real affordability policies. Lets do it."The Kansas City reference points to the recent closure of the city-owned Sun Fresh Market, which received about $18 million in public funds over a decade but was plagued by theft, empty shelves and heavy losses. Its shutdown was followed by cuts to the citys free bus program.SOCIALIST MAMDANI'S SUPERMARKET PLAN WOULD BE 'BULLET TO THE HEART' OF BLUE-COLLAR AMERICA, LAWMAKER WARNSMamdani, a self-described democratic socialist who represents Queens in the state Assembly, has proposed opening five municipal supermarkets, one in each borough, at a projected cost of $60 million. He argues the stores would fight rising food prices and expand access to affordable groceries. Critics counter the plan could shutter private competitors, limit consumer choice and stick New Yorkers with unmanageable costs.The mayoral frontrunner is also under fire over housing. Earlier this month, Fox News Digital reported that Mamdani faces an ethics complaint questioning whether he improperly benefited from a rent-stabilized apartment while earning nearly $150,000 as a legislator.Cuomo has pounced on the issue, proposing "Zohrans Law" to block high earners from taking subsidized units. Mamdani has said he moved into the apartment when he made $47,000 and did not know it was rent-stabilized, while his campaign has dismissed the criticism as politically motivated.Hochul, a centrist Democrat who has not endorsed in the mayoral race, is the latest establishment figure to take aim at Mamdanis platform. Cuomo, meanwhile, continues to cast himself as a counterweight to what he calls untested progressive ideology.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPMamdanis campaign did not respond to Fox News Digitals request for comment on Hochuls remarks. Gov. Hochul did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment.Fox News' Alec Schemmel contributed to this report.

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President Donald Trump supports Russian leader Vladimir Putin's proposal for Moscow to take full control of the Donbas region and freeze the front lines elsewhere for an agreement with Ukraine, a European diplomat confirmed to Fox News.Donbas had a pre-war population of 150,000 and includes the Luhansk and Donetsk regions.After meeting with Putin on Friday in Alaska, Trump told European allies that the Russian president reiterated that he wants the key Luhansk and Donetsk regions, but that he appeared open to the possibility of ending the stalemate in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson along with a freeze along the front lines.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously rejected the idea of surrendering the territory in the Donbas.ZELENSKYY OUTLINES PEACE DEMANDS BEFORE HIGH-STAKES WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH TRUMPZelenskyy has refused to withdraw from the remaining 30% of Donetsk that Ukraine still controls. He has said that doing so would be unconstitutional, and the territory could be used as a staging ground for later Russian attacks.The Ukrainian leader is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on Monday.Trump also reversed his support for a ceasefire and instead is seeking a peace agreement after the meeting with Putin, who has long said Moscow is not interested in a temporary truce and is looking for a long-term settlement that supports the Kremlins interests.TRUMP: WE'RE GOING STRAIGHT TO RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE DEAL, 'NOT A MERE CEASEFIRE'After calls with Zelenskyy and European leaders, Trump said Saturday on social media that "it was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war, and not a mere Ceasefire Agreement, which often times do not hold up."German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told ZDF television that Trump said Russia "seems to be prepared to conduct the negotiations based on the so-called line of contact and not the administrative boundaries."In a statement after the call with Trump, major European leaders did not address whether they preferred a peace deal over a ceasefire.The leaders said they "welcomed President Trumps efforts to stop the killing in Ukraine, end Russias war of aggression, and achieve just and lasting peace."Putin described his talks with Trump in Alaska as "very frank.""We, of course, respect the position of the American administration, which sees the need for a speedy end to military actions," Putin said at the follow-up meeting at the Kremlin, adding that "we would like to move to resolving all issues by peaceful means."The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Sydney Sweeney made a denim-clad return to social media three weeks after the release of her controversial American Eagle "Good Jeans" ad campaign.On Friday, the 27-year-old actress, who has not publicly commented on the ad or its mixed reception, shared a carousel of photos on Instagram in which she was seen rocking a pair of oversized blue jeans and a white lace-front crop top while spending a night out at a bar with friends."duval diaries." Sweeney wrote in the caption.SYDNEY SWEENEY'S BROTHER MAKES CHEEKY 'GOOD JEANS' JOKE AFTER HIS AIR FORCE PROMOTIONIn one photo, Sweeney was seen kicking her leg up as she posed with a group of friends, who also wore denim or blue and white ensembles.Sweeney and a friend appeared to be performing karaoke as they stood back to back on a stage while holding microphones in another snap.In another image, Sweeney was seen holding a tray of drinks while surrounded by a group of friends as they beamed at the camera. Other snaps featured "The White Lotus" actress dancing with her friends at the crowded venue.American Eagle debuted their ad campaign titled "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" last month, which received a divided response on social media.Some dubbed the campaign "tone-deaf" due to alleged racial undertones, others have praised Sweeney for killing "woke" advertising.In a promo video posted to the brand's Instagram, Sweeney was seen walking toward an AE billboard featuring her and the tagline "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes." Sweeney crossed out "Genes" and replaced it with "Jeans" before walking away.In a second ad, Sweeney was seen laying down and fastening her jeans while saying, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color." The camera then panned up to her blue eyes, and she said "My jeans are blue."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSThe ad's detractors have suggested that it has shades of "eugenics" and "White supremacy." According to Salon, the term "great genes" was historically used to "celebrate whiteness, thinness and attractiveness."American Eagle released a statement on its social media on Aug. 1, which read, "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. Well continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone."While speaking with Fox News Digital, Reputation Management Consultants CEO Eric Schiffer explained how controversy could potentially turbocharge the actress' career along with her net worth."The AE firestorm shoved Sweeney into toxic culture-war crosshairs exactly where attention monetizes fastest," he said. "Backlash may spook a few safe brands, but risk-tolerant studios will ruthlessly overpay for her heat."American Eagles denim blitz could jam an outrage cocktail of $5 million more in Sweeneys wallet before Labor Day. The viral jeans spot is a ruthless napalm-grade cash cannon every click fires fresh royalty checks at her $40 million pile. Critics rant, but controversy drives denim sales shes riding a volatile tornado straight to the bank."APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTSchiffer also explained that the backlash the actress has received could lead to an influx of career opportunities for her."Outrage addicts labeled the ad eugenics but Hollywood execs smell radioactive buzz and cast her faster," he said. "Hollywood forgives denim puns; it rewards controversial cash."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERSchiffer continued, "She proved she can take heat and directors love an actress with fierce armor. Her blend of bombshell and backlash is near lethal catnip for producers. Hollywood loves a polarizing star with a merciless marketing punch that sells."However, PR expert Steve Honig voiced his opinion that the backlash was unlikely to affect Sweeney's career."Regardless of which side you are on, the ads have undeniably gotten the actress, and the company, more attention and publicity than they have ever had. Judging by the publics split opinion, I dont think this will have much, if any, impact on Sweeneys career or upcoming projects," he said. "She is a popular, up-and-coming talent with a bright future ahead of her."Honig went on to cite other ad campaigns that saw great success by courting controversy.AMERICAN EAGLE FIRES BACK AT CRITICS AFTER SYDNEY SWEENEY CAMPAIGN SPARKS ONLINE BACKLASH"Historically, ads for jeans have been provocative," he noted. "Look back to Calvin Kleins advertising campaign in the early 1980s featuring Brooke Shields; there was a lot of criticism about how a 15-year-old girl was being portrayed. The ads turned out to have a positive result for both Klein and Shields, and in many ways put the actress/model on the map."Honig continued, "As far as the Sweeney ads being too sexual or aimed at male gazing, I would point to the highly successful Pepsi ad campaign with Cindy Crawford, which was recently rebooted. Gloria Vanderbilts advertising campaign was all about her name being on a womans backside.""The bottom line here is that American Eagle decided to push the envelope in much the same way Klein and Vanderbilt did," he added. "Like it or not, the campaign is sparking discussion and getting a lot of notice, which is likely what they set out to do."Fox News Digital's Janelle Ash contributed to this report.

Billy Joel is closing his motorcycle shop in Long Island, New York, and auctioning off his personal collection of bikes as he battles a brain disorder. The 76-year-old singer revealed in May that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which affects his vision, hearing and balance, he said on social media at the time.Joel also canceled all of his tour dates for 2025 and through July 2026.Earlier this week, Joel's representative Claire Mercuri told The Associated Press that the music icon will be shuttering 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay in late September and selling his collection at auction later this year due to his medical issue.BILLY JOEL'S WIFE REMAINS HOPEFUL AS LEGENDARY MUSICIAN BATTLES BRAIN DISORDERNPH is a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain. It is most likely to impact people older than 65. Treating the condition involves surgery to implant a shunt to drain excess fluid from the inside of the skull, according to the Cleveland Clinic.In his May statement announcing his diagnosis, Joel noted that the condition had been "exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance."The statement added, "Under his doctors instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period."Joel, who grew up in nearby Hicksville, opened 20th Century Cycles in late 2010 as a place to maintain and repair his motorcycles, restore and customize ones he bought and showcase his collection for the public at no charge.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Its basically promoting an aesthetic here," he said in a 2013 YouTube video filmed at the shop. "I like older style. I like the automotive style from the 30s to the 60s. I wanted to collect a whole bunch of those kinds of bikes, put em in one place and let people see what that era of bike looked like. Because its starting to be a lost aesthetic."The "Piano Man" hitmaker said he also wanted to bring foot traffic and business to downtown Oyster Bay a ritzy waterfront community about 25 miles east of midtown Manhattan where part of the street that includes 20th Century Cycles was renamed Billy Joel Way in 2023."Ive been living in this community for a long time," Joel said in the video. "I actually grew up not far from here. And Id like to get a little interest going into the town and the village."Joels nearby home in Centre Island is listed for $29.9 million, and he has been living in South Florida, while keeping a home in Sag Harbor on Long Island.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe shop became a popular stop for motorcycle enthusiasts and tourists. It was home to Joels collection of more than 75 bikes, which date all the way back to the 1940s and include Harley-Davidsons, Triumphs, Ducatis, Moto Guzzis, Indians and BMWs.Joel noted that one of his most valuable bikes was a 1952 Vincent Rapide, which can sell for tens of thousands of dollars and sometimes more, according to auction sites.Joels enthusiasm for motorcycles dates back decades. In 1982, he was riding a motorcycle on Long Island when he was struck by a car that ran a red light, injuring his left thumb and dislocating his right wrist. He spent about a month in the hospital.The singer has also ridden motorcycles during various benefits for 9/11 first responders, breast cancer and other causes over the years.A date for the auction of his collection has not been set.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents before setting their house on fire 35 years ago will be put to death next month, which could extend the Sunshine State's record number of executions to 12.David Pittman, 63, is set to be executed on Sept. 17 under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday.Pittman was convicted in 1991 and sentenced to death on three counts of first-degree murder, as well as arson and grand theft, after the killings that were carried out the year before.FLORIDA BREAKS 50-YEAR EXECUTION RECORD WITH NINTH DEATH SENTENCE CARRIED OUT THIS YEARPittman and his wife, Marie, were going through a divorce when he went to the home of her parents, Clarence and Barbara Knowles, in May 1990 and stabbed them and their younger daughter, Bonnie, to death, according to officials.He then lit the Polk County home on fire and stole Bonnie Knowles' car before also setting the vehicle on fire, investigators said.A witness identified Pittman as the man running away from the burning car and a jailhouse informant testified that Pittman had admitted to the stabbing deaths of his wife's family.The Florida Supreme Court will hear an appeal seeking to block the execution, and an appeal will also likely be filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.In 2022, the state Supreme Court denied Pittman's claim that he was intellectually disabled as well as allegations that his death sentence was illegal because he had not received an evidentiary hearing on his disability claim.EXECUTION DATE SET FOR FLORIDA MAN CONVICTED OF KIDNAPPING WOMAN, KILLING HERPittman is set to be the 12th person put to death in Florida this year, including Kayle Bates and Curtis Windom, who are scheduled for execution later this month.Florida has executed more people this year than any other state, with 9 after an execution in July. Texas and South Carolina are tied for the second-most with four each.Before this year, Florida's previous record for executions in a year since the death penalty was restored in 1976 was eight in 2014.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

FIRST ON FOX: A move aimed at lowering tensions between South and North Korea is threatening, rather than improving, life for the estimated 400,000 Christians who live in the North. The policy has been slammed as "a catastrophic strategic mistake."South Koreas new President, Lee Jae-myung, ordered a reported 80% of radio broadcasts from the South, beamed into the North, to stop transmitting in May. The President also declared that loudspeakers that had been broadcasting anti-communist propagandaon the border between the two countries should be taken down.Myung reportedly told his Cabinet in Seoul, "I hope such reciprocal measures will gradually lead to dialogue and communication" between the two Koreas, the Korea Times reported Tuesday, adding that the South Korean President wants South and North Korea to "shift from a relationship that causes harm to each other to one that is mutually beneficial."NORTH KOREA BREAKS SILENCE ON TRUMP'S RETURN, SENDS MESSAGE FROM 'ROCKET MAN'In a statement reported by news website korea.net on August 5, South Koreas defense ministry added that the new measures were "practical measures to help ease inter-Korean tensions, within a range that does not affect the militarys readiness posture."But the shutdown of radio stations is having a drastic effect on North Koreas Christians. The Kim Jong-un regime has ruled that it is a crime to worship Christianity. Even being found with a Bible can lead to execution, normally with a bullet, sometimes reportedly after torture.Theres no general access to the internet for ordinary citizens.The only practical way Christians can experience the Gospel and Christian teaching or thoughts is to secretly listen to a radio. But now the Stimson Centers 38 North, a publication analyzing data on North Korea, says broadcasts into the country from the South, including broadcasts previously backed by the U.S. Agency for Global Media, have been cut back by almost 80% since May, and they advise that level could fall even further over the coming months.Its also reported that it is more difficult to hear the Christian message now. Because there are fewer broadcasts still going into the North, authorities are said to be having greater successin electronically jamming them.A U.S. State Department spokesperson expressed concern, telling Fox News Digital, "Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rubio, the State Department Office of International Religious Freedom is actively looking into new ways to advance freedom of religionaround the world, including in North Korea, and for North Koreas severely persecuted Christian community. President Trump is a champion for religious freedom globally, including defending peoples ability to read the Bible and freely access religious texts."It is impossible to over-estimate the importance of these broadcasts to Christians in North Korea, Timothy Cho, who defected from the country when he was 17, told Fox News Digital from London. Cho serves on the Secretariat of the British governments All-Party Parliamentary Group on North Korea, saying "we are sharing the Gospel with our brothers and sisters on the ground in North Korea. This significance we cannot compare with any amount of values, because it is hope. It is hope, and it is light and it is the message they can rely on during the darkest time inside North Korea."BISHOP'S VILLAGE ATTACKED, 20 SLAIN AFTER RECENT TESTIMONY TO CONGRESS ON CHRISTIAN PERSECUTIONInNorth Korea, Cho claimed, the ruling Kim family dynasty is portrayed collectively as gods, not only the so-called Supreme Leaders," butsupreme beings. He explained thats why Christianity is so feared by the government. He added that "the most dangerous threat to North Korean authority is the claim of there being a true God who is not connected to the Kim dynasty.""Underground Christianity provides a space for the free exchange of ideas. Christianity is a defining feature of the DNA of the Korean people," Greg Scarlatiou, President and CEO of the Washington-based Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, told Fox News Digital. "The Kim family regime wants none of that, having tried so hard to obliterate the true identity of the Korean people.""The shutting down of radio stations beaming information into North Korea is a catastrophic strategic mistake. True change can't come from the Kim family. It can only come from the people of North Korea, especially Christians. And the only thing the outside world can do to help them is empowerment through information."North Korea is at the top of Open Doors World Watch List for persecution of Christians again this year. Open Doors is a global organization that supports and speaks up for Christians persecuted for their faith. The report noted, "Police and intelligence agents search homes without warning. If they find Christian materials, it is considered a crime against the nation, and the whole family can be banished, imprisoned or executed. Those who use an unregistered smartphone or radio to access unapproved media are punished."The report continued, "Christians only dare to listen to radio programs at night, hidden under blankets. Each act of worship, even though conducted by oneself, is perceived as an "act of extreme disloyalty." Citizens are trained to report anyone who might be an enemy of the regime, including family members."The national media broadcast anti-Christian content, where Christians are portrayed as evil betrayers of the nation, and missionary activities are referred to as acts of terrorism," the Open Doors report noted.On Thursday, Kim Yo-jong, the North Korean leaders sister, and Deputy Department Director of the Publicity and Information Department of the ruling Workers Party in Pyongyang, made it clear that North Korea will not lessen controls. She released a statement, monitored by a source in Seoul, reportedly saying, "We don't care whether South Korea dismantles the loudspeakers or stops the broadcasts. We have no intention of improving relations with America's loyal lackeys."

Codie Sanchezs mission is to help people build wealth and spark entrepreneurship a goal she shared with Fox News Digital while discussing her journey and the inspiration behind "Contrarian Thinking."Her journey began as a journalist along the U.S.-Mexico border and observed, "what happens when a border separates us."Sanchez came to understand how deeply socioeconomics can divide people and even threaten safety after learning about the violence, particularly against women, along the border. Determined to shed light on these issues, she set her sights on journalism.Then came a pivotal realization: "What would happen if more of us had more money? Because that, I think, is actually the ultimate freedom."DAVE RAMSEY: DON'T WAIT ON THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE TO FIX YOUR HOUSE. DO 5 THINGS MILLIONAIRES DO"I was a journalist and I realized pretty quickly, wait, if I want to make real change, the way I'm going to be able to do that is actually by being inside of the system as opposed to reporting on it," she said to Fox News Digital.Her Wall Street journey began when she asked herself, "What if I just can get more wealth to multiple different people by building an asset management business? And so I started out in a company called Vanguard."From there, she moved on to Goldman Sachs, State Street, and First Trust."What I realized along the way is wealth is just super concentrated in the hands of the few. And most people don't have financial literacy and so when I went to First Trust and started buying companies myself, I started to realize, 'Wait a second. I think what I'm doing is just helping more rich people get really rich,' which is cool. Money's great. I like it and I want everybody to have it. There's nothing wrong with being super-rich. I just think there should be more of us."That led her to ask, "So that's when I started thinking, how can we teach more people how to get ownership as opposed to just making more money for those of us on Wall Street?"About her organization, "Contrarian Thinking," Sanchez said, "Our goal is we teach people to become owners. We help people buy businesses. We're basically flipping the script.""So instead, we teach people to buy local businesses, own part of their community and build a legacy," said Sanchez.During the pandemic, Sanchez felt that freedoms were being "taken away" and was grateful to have the financial means to push back, and shared a personal experience her husband went through."My husband was at a company where that company was attempting to make him, even though he had a medical exemption, do something with his medical history that would have been a direct violation of what the doctor said. And he was a Navy SEAL. And so he didn't have a lot of cash at the time. And they were really pressuring him."The moment underscored the power of financial security."A normal person might be scared of getting fired, you know, or like you have family you have to take care of, so just do the thing that somebody on high is telling you to do whatever that thing is. And thankfully, I had been in business for a while, and so I pushed back and was like, get my attorney on the line with these guys and I will happily chat with anybody in the company about how this is completely inappropriate, and we'll go to war if we need to. And it was in that moment I realized, oh, I can push back on the system because I have money. He didn't. And so they were gonna take advantage of that."THIS ONE QUESTION TURNED DANIEL MAC INTO AN ONLINE STAR OVERNIGHTSanchezs social media presence skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic something she said she had never expected, having never planned to be online. Today, she has millions of followers across platforms, where she shares advice on finances, business, and life.Sanchez started a newsletter during the pandemic in order to encourage critical thinking during the uncertain time of the pandemic. "I started writing a newsletter, basically first talking about, let's have critical thinking.""I was like, maybe people can't think critically because they're so scared, because they have no resources. So they're just full. Then I thought, well, let's make people richer so maybe they can push back a little bit. It's easier to have a spine when you got a sword. And in our 21st century economy, the sword is money."Sanchez has also put her philosophy into print."If you want to figure out how to become an owner, if you want to learn how to get income-producing assets, I wrote the book to do it. It's called Main Street Millionaire," she said.Through her book, newsletter, and Contrarian Thinking, Sanchez continues to share strategies to help people gain ownership, achieve financial independence, and create lasting legacies.Watch Codie Sanchez appear on "Fox & Friends" on 8/18 at 6:50 AM ET.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Think you've seen it all in New York City? Shoppers on Fifth Avenue froze when a humanoid robot walked into the Hoka store and tried on sneakers.The sleek Unitree R1 wasn't just out for a stroll. It starred in a high-profile stunt promoting KraneShares' new artificial intelligence and robotics ETF.Passersby watched in disbelief as the KOID-branded robot posed for selfies, grabbed a hot dog and browsed the shoe racks.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/NEWSLETTER$5,900 UNITREE R1 ROBOT IS SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLEThe KOID robot is built by Chinese robotics firm Unitree, with software from Stanford's OpenMind. Supplied by Long Island-based RoboStore, the robot had already made headlines earlier in the week by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell.Although it was remote-controlled during this Manhattan stroll, the R1 is fully programmable and already used in research labs and universities. The Hoka sneaker trial was all part of a larger rollout for the KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence Index ETF, which launched in June and has already pulled in $28 million in investments.Humanoids like the R1 are more than viral photo ops. They represent a shift toward machines that can move, interact and adapt in human environments. The Morgan Stanley Global Humanoid Model predicts there could be 1 billion humanoid robots generating $5 trillion in annual revenue by 2050. That future may seem far away, but moments like this show just how close we might be.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Seeing a robot casually shopping in Manhattan is a preview of the technology that could be serving customers, assisting in retail or even running errands in the near future. Companies are investing heavily in humanoid robotics, and the line between novelty and necessity is getting thinner. If robots like the Unitree R1 can handle real-world environments today, imagine what they'll be capable of in a few short years.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREA sneaker-shopping robot may sound like a publicity stunt, and it is, but it's also a snapshot of how AI-powered machines are stepping into everyday life. The big question isn't if you'll encounter a humanoid robot in your neighborhood, but when.Would you feel excited or uneasy if a robot strolled into your favorite store? Let us know by writing to 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.

A mass shooting at a crowded lounge in New York City left at least three people dead and eight others injured as police search for multiple suspects, authorities said Sunday morning.Gunfire erupted around 3:30 a.m. at Taste of the City in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn after a dispute took place, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a news briefing.Officers responded within minutes to multiple 911 calls and found 11 gunshot victims ranging in age from 27 to 61, Tisch said.Three victims, two males aged 27 and 35, and a third male of an unknown age, were pronounced dead. The remaining eight victims were being treated at local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, Tisch said.3 SHOT IN TIMES SQUARE, 17-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT DETAINED AFTER LATE-NIGHT DISPUTETisch said investigators believe there were multiple shooters, though no suspects were in custody as of Sunday morning."We have the lowest number of shooting incidents and shooting victims seven months into the year that weve seen on record in the city of New York," Tisch told reporters. "Something like this is, of course, thank God, an anomaly and its a terrible thing that happened this morning, but were going to investigate and get to the bottom of what went down."NYC SHOOTING: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SHANE TAMURA, GUNMAN WHO KILLED 4 INCLUDING NYPD COP IN MIDTOWN MANHATTANInvestigators were canvassing available CCTV footage around the lounge and discovered at least 36 shell casings at the scene.A firearm was recovered near the scene, and police are investigating whether it was used in the shooting.No further details were immediately provided.