SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets
A surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX's IPO has triggered a boom in private jet purchases, overwhelming aviation lawyers with aircraft-purchase agreements.
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Hundreds show up for local church's Gas Buy Down Day
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Let's face it, these days, anything under $3 per gallon is a score, but one local church takes it a step further every year. Hundreds, literally over 200 vehicles, showed up this morning (July 11, 2026) for Glory Bell Church's annual 'Gas Buy Down Day.' For two hours only t...
Linda Noskova recovers after blown match points to win Wimbledon
Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon.The 21-year-old Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown in which she wasted five match points to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final on Saturday for her first Grand Slam trophy.Noskova became...
Waco Regional Airport Potentially Adding New Destination and Airline
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Waco Regional Airport has been working towards making itself the first choice for Wacoans, and one step they're taking is seeking a grant to grow the capabilities of the airport. As of the past few years, the Waco Regional Airport (ACT) only offers three commercial flig...
SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets
A surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX's IPO has triggered a boom in private jet purchases, overwhelming aviation lawyers with aircraft-purchase agreements.
Temple juvenile taken in custody after family disturbance, 1 injured
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - A family dispute on Friday evening, July 10th, led to a call to the Temple Police Department and one individual was left injured. According to the Temple PD, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of S. 19th Street on Friday evening for a family disturbance with weapo...
Advocacy Center preparing for Spill the Tea Luncheon
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children has spent nearly 50 years helping survivors across Central Texas. They provide crisis services, counseling, forensic interviews, prevention education and more. The Center is also inviting the community to support their work...
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‘Vampire Lestat’ stars say role often amplifies human behavior
"What does it feel like to be a vampire? The actors in “The Vampire Lestat” get that question quite frequently.
Jayden Adams dies at 25 shortly after South Africa’s World Cup run ended
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africas minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.RELATED STORY | World Cup melting pot: How migration is rewriting soccers national story...
Pet adoption is slowing — and money is a big reason why
Pet ownership is increasingly becoming more expensive, a recent Bank of America Institute analysis finds.
Haeran Ryu makes history at Evian by carding first 60 in major championship history
Two weeks after Haeran Ryu won her first major at the KPMG Women's PGA, she made golf history.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reimbursed NYC for wedding security costs
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelces Madison Square Garden wedding garnered significant attention, requiring a large presence from the New York Police Department and other officials.According to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the wedding cost $160,000 in city resources, all of which was paid for by the...
How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks
Most of the world considers all of Israel's settlement activity in the West Bank as illegal under international law. Israel disputes this view.
Jewish Americans divided on whether Israel protests are anti-Semitic
A new AP-NORC poll found that about 6 in 10 Jewish adults in the U.S. say they feel less safe since the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The poll, released Tuesday, also found that 3 in 10 Jewish adults said they or someone in their household experienced verbal abuse, physical assault or prop...
Want to host a yard sale this summer? Here's what to know
One of the best ways to get rid of extra stuff also comes with the promise of making some cash.
Federal grand jury subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One coverage
The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week.RELATED STORY | Trump switc...
New passport system will make taking at-home photos easier
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also outlined plans to allow passport applicants to complete almost the entire process online.
Trump threatens Iran after funeral chants call for his death
President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for the U.S. leader's killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Middle East as an interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in the region.Tr...
ICE was investigating him over an email. Now, he's suing
While traveling with his 7-year-old daughter, David Streever got voicemails, a business card and a knock on the door of his home from federal immigration agents, over an email.
SUMMER IN THE AIR
The scents of summer are some of the most deliciously inviting.
The rise of right-handedness
SCIENCE
HE SAID …
"We are not at present."
THE WATER COOLER
WORLD CUP: The United States tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, beaten by Belgium after allegations of political interference. FIFA suspended a red-card ban and allowed U.S. leading goalscorer Folarin Balogun to play after President Donald Trump asked…
Trump says he thinks Iran truce is 'over'
DUBAI — The U.S. military said Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, hours after President Donald Trump said he believed an interim ceasefire with Iran to be "over."
NATO leaders boost their defense spending
NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding U.S. calls to spend more to defend Europe even as President Donald Trump said he felt let down.
HEARING HELD ON CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION SUSPECT
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$5.8 million
MOBILIZED MARKETS
WORLDVIEW | CUBA
A LITTLE OFF THE TOP
More men are starting hair loss treatments in their 20s, not their 40s. The reason is simple: by the time you notice thinning, you've already lost a significant amount of hair. Male hair loss starts much earlier than you'd think.
Home advantage
BUSINESS
Calculating energy losses
MIDDLE EAST
'Huge oversight GAP'
HEALTH CARE | ASSISTED LIVING
DYING AID MOVEMENT GROWS
SPOTLIGHT | ASSISTED DEATH
Sources: Putin likely to escalate war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is rejecting calls to negotiate peace with Kyiv, three sources close to the Kremlin told Reuters, with Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Russia's oil refineries and ports strengthening his resolve to keep fighting for now.
A rare bipartisan cause
RELIGION
Spain marching onward, to face France in semifinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Mikel Merino will be a Spanish hero forever.
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STARTING GRID
Iowa State AD retiring after 21 years
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard, the longest-tenured AD in school history, is retiring after more than two decades at the helm.