Pentagon cites ‘meritocracy’ as reported officer promotion removals draw Democratic criticism

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly removed multiple officers from a military promotion list — a decision that diverges from standard practice and is now under review at the White House, a U.S. official told Fox News Digital.The list included candidates for dozens of senior roles, but four were removed after they had been approved by a promotions board. The U.S. official said the officers were not under investigation and were not facing misconduct allegations, and that no formal explanation for the decision was provided to military leadership.PETE HEGSETH TOUTS HIGHER PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR…

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Home heating oil businesses struggle to navigate volatile market

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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Trump DOJ files lawsuit against Minnesota over trans athlete policy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration on Monday filed a lawsuit against Minnesota as the state continued to buck the president’s executive order to keep males out of women’s and girls’ sports.The Justice Department (DOJ) alleged that the state’s Department of Education (MDE) and the…

49ers GM quells buzz around electrical substation theory

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch did his best to shut down the buzz around the theory that an electrical substation near Levi’s Stadium could be the catalyst for the spate of injuries the team has suffered over the last few…

Pirates broadcasters slam Oneil Cruz’s defensive effort vs Mets

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has come under fire for his defensive effort early in the season as the team has dropped two of its first three games to start the 2026 season.On Sunday, Cruz heard it from Pirates broadcasters Greg…

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New pro-AI group backed by Trump allies plans 0M midterm spending push

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new pro-AI political group is jumping into the 2026 midterms with plans to spend more than $100 million, marking a major escalation in efforts to shape U.S. tech policy.The organization, Innovation Council Action, is championed by tech investor and White House…

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How Square and other payment apps push controversial tipping policy on diners

Here’s a tip for restaurant goers. As more restaurants adopt digital payment systems that automatically suggest a gratuity option, debate has heated up over whether those tips should be calculated pre- or post-tax. The topic of tipping and proper etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion drew recent attention after a Dave & Buster’s controversy, where customers accused the restaurant of running a tipping “scam” by covertly inflating the 20% standard. Customers shared that tip suggestions differed based on whether they paid via a paper receipt or a digital payment platform, and the inconsistency had people wondering…

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