NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Yankees started the 2026 season hot, winning their first eight out of 10 games, but since last Tuesday, the bats have gone ice-cold.The Yankees lost a series to the Athletics and then were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a series over the weekend. Aaron Judge put the team’s offensive struggles on notice after a 5-4 loss on Sunday.”We need to simplify some things at the plate,” Judge told reporters via MLB.com. “We’re trying to hit every single pitch we see up there and getting ourselves in some…

A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an already fragile ceasefire, experts say.President Donald Trump, in a social media post after no deal emerged from peace talks this weekend in Islamabad, said the U.S. Navy “will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz.”The U.S. military’s Central Command later said the blockade will only apply to ships going to or from Iran, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of…

This article was originally published by Chase Codewell at Natural News.  Youngest Voting-Age Cohort Report Heightened Distrust, Negative Emotions Regarding AI A recent survey indicates a significant segment of young American adults harbor growing skepticism and anger toward artificial intelligence technologies. The findings, first reported by The Epoch Times, suggest a notable shift in sentiment concentrated among the youngest voting-age cohort, according to the data [1]. This reported negativity contrasts with the widespread adoption of generative AI tools within the same demographic. Analysts note the apparent disconnect between regular use and negative sentiment marks a distinctive development in public perception of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo remained peeved with the organization for keeping him sidelined when he feels like he could have played in the final days of the season.Antetokounmpo has had a roller coaster time with the Bucks over the last two seasons due to trade rumors and how the team has managed him with injury concerns. The Bucks have said that he was still not cleared to play after he suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise when he landed awkwardly on a dunk on March 15. He hasn’t played…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL defensive back Chris Payton-Jones was killed in a car crash in Florida on Saturday night, officials said. He was 30.Payton-Jones was traveling in a vehicle when he struck a pickup truck and overturned, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Payton-Jones’ vehicle caught fire and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to FOX 2 Now. He played for four NFL teams between 2018 and 2021 before he played for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL. He then joined the St. Louis BattleHawks of the United Football League (UFL).The UFL…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. conducted two deadly strikes on Saturday against “vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations,” according to U.S. Southern Command.”Applying total systemic friction on the cartels,” a Sunday night post on SOUTHCOM’s X account declares.”On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations,” the post continued.COAST GUARD SEIZES OVER 4,500 POUNDS OF COCAINE WORTH $34M FROM SUSPECTED NARCO-TERRORIST VESSEL ON EASTER “Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! On Monday, a North Carolina appeals court will confront a question far larger than one case, one plaintiff or even one state. It will decide whether those harmed by ideology under the guise of medical care are entitled to justice.We believe the answer must be yes.As an emotionally distressed teenager, I, Prisha Mosley, found myself turning to dark places on the internet. Sucked in by chat rooms and subreddits, the addictive, alluring culture of inclusivity captivated my young, impressionable mind. While I struggled with multiple mental-health diagnoses and an eating disorder, I…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life, helping people search for information, complete schoolwork, and make decisions. But what many users don’t realize is that AI systems are not neutral. They are shaped by hidden design choices that influence how they respond — and, ultimately, how people think.The concern is not just theoretical. A recent Fox News Digital report highlighted the controversy surrounding Google’s Gemini chatbot after the system identified multiple Republican senators as violating its hate speech policies — while naming no Democrats. The findings, based on a prompt evaluating…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eric Swalwell was so close to becoming California’s governor that he was practically measuring the drapes.And then, suddenly, it all came crashing down, thanks to his own egregious conduct.Last night, after desperately trying to hang on, Swalwell suspended his campaign. He was delusional if he thought he could keep running. He finally faced the inevitable music. The Democratic congressman didn’t have much choice. His own party, led by Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Adam Schiff and Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, was demanding that he drop out of the race. SWALWELL FACES EXPULSION EFFORT FOLLOWING BOMBSHELL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office Sunday alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist, touting what he described as sweeping achievements driven by government intervention.Mamdani cited key wins, including securing $1.2 billion for universal child care, advancing plans for five publicly owned grocery stores, pursuing legal action against landlords, and boosting investment in services such as sanitation and infrastructure.In a reference to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her critique that socialists “eventually run out of other people’s money,” Mamdani defended his administration’s approach.”I…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GREAT ABACO ISLAND, Bahamas — As more details emerge about Brian Hooker’s final moments with his wife before she disappeared into the sea, Fox News Digital recreated the route Brian and his wife Lynette took moments before disaster struck.Mo Monestime, who has spent 15 years chartering boats in the Great Abaco Island area, guided the excursion through the tropical Bahamian waters. He first exited a small harbor across from the Abaco Inn, where the Hookers had drinks before attempting to return to their boat. The route calls for a turn southwest after clearing…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Heidi Klum loves a theme.The supermodel looked barely recognizable as she frolicked around the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend in Indio, Calif.Klum, 52, smiled widely as she raised arms while walking the grounds at the Empire Polo Field wearing a jet black wig with mirrored sunglasses over her eyes. “Coachella day 2 ‘Techno Hexen,'” the “Germany’s Next Topmodel” host wrote with a social media clip shared Saturday.SABRINA CARPENTER COMMANDS COACHELLA WITH SEE-THROUGH BODYSUIT AND A-LIST SURPRISESKlum sported a sheer white gown with layers of fabric cascading down her…