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Ex-New York Magazine writer announces he will 'take some time away' after plagiarism scandal

August 19, 2026

Ex-New York Magazine writer announces he will 'take some time away' after plagiarism scandal

Ross Barkan apologized and announced time away to "self-reflect" after New York Magazine severed ties with him over 67 columns lacking proper attribution.

Minneapolis City Council moves to pass dress code ordinance to fight velvet rope discrimination

August 19, 2026

Minneapolis City Council moves to pass dress code ordinance to fight velvet rope discrimination

A Minneapolis city committee advanced a dress code ordinance Tuesday targeting velvet rope discrimination at bars and liquor-licensed businesses citywide.

Does pot make you a better parent? This 'garden mom' says yes, but the reality is hazy

August 19, 2026

Does pot make you a better parent? This 'garden mom' says yes, but the reality is hazy

Taylor Mitchem shares her daily cannabis routine as a mom while a cardiovascular surgeon warns smoking weed raises heart disease and arrhythmia risks.

Federal $25 minimum wage mandate would destroy over 5M jobs, hit booming Sun Belt hardest: study

August 19, 2026

Federal $25 minimum wage mandate would destroy over 5M jobs, hit booming Sun Belt hardest: study

A proposed $25 minimum wage could slash over 5 million jobs nationwide, with Texas, Florida and other Sun Belt states facing the largest losses.

New ‘Reagan’ movie museum planned for president’s hometown

August 19, 2026

New ‘Reagan’ movie museum planned for president’s hometown

Young America's Foundation will display full-scale replicas of the Oval Office and Situation Room from the "Reagan" movie at a new museum in Dixon.

Portland parent fights child's elementary school over 'final straw' of adding trans-inclusive flag

August 18, 2026

Portland parent fights child's elementary school over 'final straw' of adding trans-inclusive flag

Allison Roberts spoke to Fox News Digital about suing Portland Public Schools after facing backlash for criticizing gender ideology at her kids' school.

Ricky Gervais jokes UK inheritance tax may finally push him to marry longtime partner after 40 years

August 18, 2026

Ricky Gervais jokes UK inheritance tax may finally push him to marry longtime partner after 40 years

Ricky Gervais remarked that the UK inheritance tax may finally motivate him to marry his longtime partner, Jane Fallon, after more than 40 years together.

Fox News Digital thumps all news brands including broadcast networks in key performance indicators during July

August 18, 2026

Fox News Digital thumps all news brands including broadcast networks in key performance indicators during July

Fox News Digital posted 1.6 billion multiplatform views and 3.5 billion multiplatform minutes to beat The New York Times, CNN, CBS News, ABC News and NBC News in both categories.

Stephen A Smith goes off on national Black journalists organization after 'personal hit job' against him

August 17, 2026

Stephen A Smith goes off on national Black journalists organization after 'personal hit job' against him

Stephen A. Smith called NABJ's "Thumbs Down" award a "personal hit job," saying the journalism organization failed to practice journalism in critiquing him.

Portland parent banned from school events after opposing gender identity assignment files lawsuit

August 17, 2026

Portland parent banned from school events after opposing gender identity assignment files lawsuit

Allison Roberts claimed that Portland Public Schools retaliated against her for opposing a gender curriculum, violating her First Amendment rights.