NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated a proposal to tax luxury second homes owned by the ultra-wealthy, a plan expected to generate at least $500 million annually.Earlier in the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more, allowing the city to impose an annual surcharge on ultra-wealthy nonresidents.The proposal is projected to generate at least $500 million annually, according to Hochul.Mamdani praised the plan, noting he campaigned on taxing the wealthy.FROM ‘JUMP ON A BUS’…
Suddenly, $500 for a ticket to the Olympics doesn’t sound so bad. Organizers for LA28 just rolled out a new batch of high-end, all-inclusive hospitality packages with eye-popping price tags. The official hospitality program launched Wednesday, offering premium, ticket-inclusive packages for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games that bundle guaranteed…
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LONDONDERRY, NH – Home heating oil firms are facing mounting cost pressures as rising crude and diesel prices tied to Middle East tensions squeeze margins and disrupt operations across New England. The recent spike follows a cold winter that boosted demand for heating oil, leaving both consumers and suppliers exposed…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With a “bombshell announcement” reportedly coming about LIV Golf, Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour pro Brandel Chamblee believes the rival tour is coming to an end.Golf reporter Ryan French said during an X Spaces broadcast that he had “some pretty…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Milwaukee Brewers fans let All-Star closer Trevor Megill hear it after he blew a save, but manager Pat Murphy was not having it.Murphy passionately defended Megill after he blew a 4-3 lead in the Brewers’ eventual 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Toronto…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink showed off her toned stomach at Coachella over the weekend, building buzz ahead of what many expect to be a breakout WNBA season for the former first-round pick.Brink, 24, posted a carousel of photos on social…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran flipped off a fan during the team’s 6-0 loss to…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Houston Astros have lost six straight games and Carlos Correa was blunt in his profane assessment of the team’s recent play.The Astros lost 6-2 to the Seattle Mariners on Monday at T-Mobile Park, the final game of a four-game sweep by…
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Sydney Sweeney just dropped a fresh ad for American Eagle — and it gave a rise to the teen retailer’s shares. The company’s stock soared 9% on Wednesday — closing north of $19 — after it renewed its tie-up with the “Euphoria” star with a new blitz for denim shorts…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Buying a stolen identity can cost less than a fast-food meal, enabling criminals to use AI and internet tutorials to file fraudulent benefit claims from anywhere in the world, a former inspector general warned Congress on Wednesday.Lawmakers are already ramping up scrutiny…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Connecticut and its city of New Haven, arguing that their sanctuary policies interfere with federal enforcement of the nation’s immigration laws.The lawsuit names Connecticut, its Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration has fired multiple prosecutors who handled cases that resulted in prison sentences for pro-life activists under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, as the Justice Department moves to overhaul enforcement of the law.The Justice Department confirmed…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It may have been possible to bequeath this as “expulsion week.”Instead, this might be “resignation week.”The House has only expelled six Members in the history of the republic. But it was possible as recently as Monday that the House was primed to…
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WACONIA, Minn. — In these polarizing times, Minnesotans have found something they can agree on — the thrill of a meat raffle. Meat raffles have been popular in pockets of the US for decades, offering a fun way to raise money for charities while handing out prizes ranging from ground beef and hot dogs to chicken breasts and steaks. But while inflation has surged and meat prices have soared, Minnesota’s $70 per-event prize limit hasn’t changed in nearly 40 years. The deeply divided Minnesota Legislature hasn’t been able to agree on much this year, but it’s almost a sure bet to…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 47-year-old man charged in the fatal stabbing of a U.S. Marine in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, has a criminal history spanning more than three decades, including a prior conviction as a habitual felon.Davy Spencer, 47, was arrested and charged with second-degree…
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