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Prince William’s surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book

The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree. In "American Crown," Stephanie Green traces the Prince of Wales' extraordinary American lineage to Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale and other colonial ancestors. "The more I read about the family, the more interesting it was," Green told Fox News Digital. "All the characters in the family tree are so fascinating, and

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Murdaugh wants Idaho murders DNA dream team behind Kohberger case to help rewrite second murder trial

Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys want a Texas forensic DNA lab known for helping crack some of the nation’s most notorious murder cases to test unknown male DNA found beneath Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails as the disgraced South Carolina attorney heads toward a new double-murder trial. Murdaugh, once a powerful personal injury attorney in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, was convicted in 2023 of killing his wife, Maggie, 52, and their younger son, Paul, 22, at the family’s hunting estate in June 2021. His c

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Man claiming world’s smallest penis says he’s booked enhancement surgery after public’s help

Michael Phillips says he suffers from micropenis – but he’s now fundraised enough to increase his member’s girth A US man who has staked the uncontested claim of having the smallest penis in the world says he has booked a procedure to enhance his member at least somewhat after soliciting the online public’s financial support for that purpose. In a brief interview on Saturday, 38-year-old Michael Phillips described himself as “really thankful and surprised” over the GoFundMe platform users who su

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British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds

Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach The endangered swallowtail butterfly Papilio machaon britannicus , which is only regularly found breeding in Britain on the Norfolk Broads, has been a distinct subspecies for at least 200,000 years, according to a study. Smaller, darker in colour and much rarer than the continental swallowtail, britannicus was previously considered to have developed its distinctive form during its

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China’s robot-run hotel opens to public in 2027

Pudu Robotics has announced what it calls the first "full-scenario robot-serviced hotel." The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support. The hotel is set to open in 2027, with trial rooms and robot-powered services expected to begin in late 2026. Early guests will be able to try robot check-in and autonomous in-room delivery before the full launch. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Plus, you'll ge

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Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion

Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row across the Pacific Ocean on Friday, arriving in Hawaii after a more than 2,400-mile journey from California. Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days. Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea. She launched from Monterey, California , in May with the goal of becoming the first American woman, the youn

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NPR News · Oct 8

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

The husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with "major" damage, authorities said Saturday. (Image credit: Adam Gray)

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Fox News · Oct 8

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Founding Fathers and vaccine victories

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights America's Founding Fathers, vaccine victories — and much more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here . Also, to take a recent News Quiz — published every Friday

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Fox News · Oct 8

Expert who fled Cuba warns of ‘vicious cycle’ that will lead to ‘communists in double digits’ in Congress

A national security expert who fled to the U.S. from Cuba is warning that one "vicious cycle" currently dominating American politics could lead to "communists in double digits" serving in Congress. Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation who fled communist Cuba in the 1970s, said in an interview with Fox News Digital that the socialist "threat is real now." Gonzalez likened this trend to a "takeover of a host body, the Democratic Party ," saying, "It's being taken over by body

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Fox News · Oct 8

Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say

Professional squatters are exploiting fake leases, forged documents and legal loopholes to take over homes in Los Angeles, experts say, leaving some homeowners locked in costly legal battles while investigators and former law enforcement officials warn that unlawful occupancy has become a growing public safety concern. Former Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Moses Castillo and veteran private investigator Michael Youssef told Fox News Digital that some squatter cases extend far beyond tradition

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Eight people shot in Coney Island, including four children, NYPD says

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9/11 Museum CEO reflects on lasting impact of terror attacks as America marks 250th birthday

As America marks its 250th anniversary , 9/11 Memorial and Museum President and CEO Elizabeth L. Hillman said this year's milestone coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, highlighting the nation's past and its resilience. "This year, America's 250th birthday coincides with the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which means that what's happening at our site is very much connected to the history of the country and to the recognition of this important milestone," Hillm

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Before the Boston Tea Party, there were New Hampshire's Pine Tree Riots

NASHUA, N.H. - As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, the actions of Massachusetts colonists in contributing to the outbreak of the American Revolution will once again be in the national spotlight. But Gov. Kelly Ayotte in neighboring New Hampshire , which was another of the 13 colonies that broke away from the British Empire, told Fox News Digital that the Pine Tree Riot in her state also deserves attention, as an event that may have inspired the Boston Tea Party

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America's 250th celebration in nation's capital boosted by iconic automaker's 2-week tribute to innovation

WASHINGTON, DC - As dozens of travelers arrived at Union Station Wednesday morning , many stopped to photograph historic Ford Motor Co. cars, trucks, tractors and artifacts celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the automaker's role in shaping the nation. For two weeks, Ford is hosting "Driving America Forward: A Ford Experience at Union Station," a free public exhibit showcasing vehicles and artifacts from the Ford Heritage Vault in Dearborn that trace the company's legacy, from the Model

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Fox News · Oct 8

As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us

Our Founding Fathers are still with us. The story of America that they started in 1776 is only just beginning—and they will be with us all the way. That’s because their legacy lives on not just in our laws, our Constitution and their fundamental proposition that all men are created equal with the same unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness —rights that are God-given, not government-given. Their legacy also lives on in the spirit with which they wrote and signed the Dec

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NBC News · Oct 8

Chinese air conditioners are in hot demand in Europe as heat wave sends temperatures soaring

A woman works at an air conditioner plant in Wuhan, China, in 2024.

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Guardian - World · Oct 8

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts from crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud

Nigel Farage did not declare gifts and benefits provided by a crypto entrepreneur who has previously been convicted of fraud, Reform’s economic spokesperson has admitted. Robert Jenrick said on Sunday that the Reform leader had accepted staff, security and accommodation from George Cottrell, but claimed they were personal gifts provided before he became an MP and so did not need to be declared. Jenrick’s comments came after the Sunday Times revealed Cottrell, who was convicted of wire fraud in t

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Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping. (Image credit: Ng Han Guan)

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US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

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Baptism record at Manchester Cathedral offers insight into Black Mancunian life in Georgian-era England

A parish entry reveals an argument that proved pivotal to the abolitionist cause, at a time when an estimated 20,000 Black people were living in the country When the abolitionist Thomas Clarkson gave a sermon in 1787 at Manchester Cathedral – during the city’s first mass meeting against the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans – he saw a “great crowd of black people standing round the pulpit”. However, little is known about Black Mancunians in the Georgian era, which makes one recently redis