Sam Bankman-Fried, the former cryptocurrency billionaire serving a 25-year sentence for fraud tied to the 2022 collapse of his FTX exchange, says he would welcome a pardon from President Donald Trump — but insists he has not lobbied the White House for one. “It would be obviously, you know, ultimately up to the president, not up to me,” Bankman-Fried told FOX Business in an exclusive interview from prison. Asked directly whether he wanted a pardon, he didn’t hesitate: “Absolutely.”The FTX founder said he has not personally been in contact with the White House or anyone connected to the president. Asked…

Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint. JD Sports acquired Hibbett in 2024 in a deal valued at around $1.1 billion, with the acquisition viewed as enhancing JD’s presence in the North American footwear market. Hibbett had 1,169 stores in 36 states as of May 2024, according to the press release for the deal.Now, the company is moving to reduce its store count as part of a cost-cutting strategy. POPULAR CONVENIENCE STORE CHAIN TO CLOSE HUNDREDS OF STORES JD Sports CEO Regis…

Landman has gone through some surprise onscreen losses — but could Billy Bob Thornton‘s Tommy be next? “I think Yana Grebenyuk Taylor [Sheridan] is going to let me hang around,” Thornton, 70, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending the Newport Beach TV Fest sponsored by Visit Newport Beach on Saturday, June 6, hinting that his character won’t be killed off just yet. Thornton’s insight comes after season 1 of the hit Paramount+ series concluded with Monty (Jon Hamm) dying after suffering numerous strokes. The death shocked viewers, considering Hamm’s status as a main cast member. In season 2, Thornton’s character…

An official new teaser is now available for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the upcoming fifth installment of the hit Disney franchise. Awkwafina has officially joined the cast, stepping into the world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat. The movie will premiere on Thursday, July 16, on Disney Channel and the next day on Disney+. Descendants: Wicked Wonderland explores what happens after “happily ever after” for Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe (Malia Baker) following their time-traveling adventures in the 2024 film Descendants: The Rise of Red. Now that the Queen of Hearts is nice and Cinderella is safe, things seem perfect for the two…

One of human history’s oldest-cultivated foods is having a moment as more people reach for healthier alternatives to ultra-processed foods. Sales of dates in the U.S. were up 33% in 2025, a founding member of organic California-grown date company Joolies California Superfruit told Food52.com. Those numbers are expected to grow significantly, Fortune Business Insights reported. By 2034, the market size for dates in America is projected to reach $1.6 billion. In the U.K., sales of medjool dates have increased 100% at U.K. grocery retailer Ocado compared to last year, the Guardian reported. Globally, the market size for dates is projected to experience a…

British singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who wrote songs for artists including Dua Lipa, Britney Spears and Zendaya, was stabbed to death in London on Friday, June 5, the Metropolitan Police said. He was 35. Police were called early Friday to an address in Silvertown, east London, to attend to a suspected stabbing. Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds, the Met Police said. Related: ‘Ever After: A Cinderella Story‘ Actor Patrick Godfrey Dead at 93 Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its…

Ana Gasteyer’s satirical diva character, September L. Davis, has teased a return to the stage in New York following this year’s Tony Awards. Gasteyer has famously been feuding with Davis, who reportedly died earlier this year, and then was confirmed to still be alive. A statement from Davis was sent out after the Tony Awards, responding to Gasteyer not winning the Tony Award for which she was nominated for Schmigadoon! “I have been exactly where you are tonight, not winning a Tony (I lost five times,), and I want you to know: no one is saying that you’re a loser,” she…

From inside a federal prison cell, disgraced crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a bid for a White House lifeline. Speaking exclusively to FOX Business correspondent Susan Li, the convicted FTX founder said he “absolutely” wants a presidential pardon, while declining to say whether his family is currently lobbying the administration on his behalf.”I assume that you would want a pardon from the White House?” Li asked Bankman-Fried over the phone. “Absolutely,” he responded. “It would be obviously, you know, ultimately up to the president, not up to me.” JAMIE DIMON CALLS COINBASE C.E.O. ‘FULL OF S–T,’ VOWS TO FIGHT…

The people have spoken, and Costco abides. As inflation, driven in part by the war in Iran, continues to put the squeeze on millions of Americans, Costco is lowering prices on certain products to appease devoted customers. The big-box store has reduced the price of several Kirkland Signature items, which are part of the retailer’s premium private-label brand. Reductions were allegedly made in response to shoppers flagging certain items as too pricy, including an army of Reddit posters who were aghast at the ever-increasing cost of KS Chocolate Covered Almonds. The Big Box store has dropped the price of some…

Six people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing incident at New York City’s Penn Station Sunday evening. At least five of the six people were stabbed and one person’s wounds were serious, according to the FDNY. It’s not yet clear why the sixth person was taken to the hospital.  Amtrak Police launched a manhunt and a suspect was quickly taken into custody, the rail operator said in a statement.  Amtrak police officers tackle and arrest a suspect believed to have stabbed at least five people inside Penn Station in New York City on June 7, 2026. CBS News New…

Savannah Guthrie is not giving up hope four months after mom Nancy Guthrie‘s disappearance. On Sunday, June 7, the Today show cohost shared a picture of a religious painting depicting Christ’s ascension via her Instagram Stories. The image was overlaid with text that reads, “Oh my, my soul, it cries out, soul, it cries out.” Savannah, 54, added, “Bring her home” alongside a yellow heart emoji. Police believe that Nancy, 84, was abducted from her home just outside of Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of February 1. She has yet to be found. Related: Everything Savannah Guthrie Has Said…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Volusia Sheriff’s Office in Florida shared harrowing footage of the rescue of a woman from the ocean at New Smyrna Beach on Saturday.The footage, which appears to be from an officer’s body camera, shows an officer charge into the shallow water and begin pulling the unresponsive woman from the water.Once the officer began dragging the woman to safety, it appeared that another individual stepped in to help the officer move her.”This morning, at 10:15 a.m., deputies were flagged down for a swimmer in distress in the ocean in New Smyrna Beach.…

Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Jack Knowles took home a Tony Award for  Best Lighting Design of a Play for Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld’s Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Arthur Miller’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN is the most nominated play of the year with 9 Tony Award nominations including Best Revival of a Play, Best Leading Actor in a Play (Nathan Lane), Best Featured Actress in a Play (Laurie Metcalf), Best Featured Actor in a Play (Christopher Abbott), Best Direction of…

Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady’s latest business venture is hitting the beverage shelves in a market expected to reach $11 billion by 2030.  Brady, as part of his latest partnership expansion with Gopuff, announced the launch of Good Nut, a premium line of organic coconut water, on Monday. With consumers conscious of seeking less processed, lower-sugar beverages today, the market for coconut water continues to rise. Gopuff, the instant commerce leader, identified that customers were buying coconut water, with sales surging at 115% year-over-year on its platform.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM As a result, Brady and Gopuff…

SOUTH LOS ANGELES () — Crews are battling a fire at a two-story church in South Los Angeles.The fire was first reported shortly after 5 a.m. Monday at a church building in the 10800 block of S. Broadway Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The address came back to Greater New Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church.Responding firefighters found flames coming from the second floor, the department said. Crews are operating in the defensive mode.Video from AIR7 showed that part of the roof had collapsed.Broadway Street is closed in both directions in the area. Drivers are advised to use alternate…