NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight — but new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption.The findings raise questions about the long-term biological impact of widely used sugar substitutes, particularly as consumption has surged in recent years.In a study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, Chilean researchers found that mice given sucralose or stevia passed on changes in metabolism-related genes to their children and grandchildren — even when later generations did not consume the sweeteners.WHY YOUR SUGAR CRAVINGS WON’T GO AWAY, EVEN IF YOU STOP EATING SWEETSThe findings suggest the sweeteners may have triggered changes in gut bacteria and gene activity that were then passed down across generations of the mice.While they do not prove the same thing happens in humans, the study adds to a body of research examining whether non-nutritive sweeteners really have no effect on the body, as many people believe. “When we compared generations, these effects were generally strongest in the first generation and tended to decrease in the second generation,” lead…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Virginia Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before killing himself in their home, according to law enforcement reports released Thursday, prompting reactions from public officials and commentators as details of the incident emerged.Authorities said the incident occurred at the couple’s residence, where officers responded to reports of gunfire and later confirmed both deaths. Officials have not indicated any additional suspects and described the case as a murder-suicide.Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Va., reacted publicly to the deaths in a post on X, receiving criticism for omitting any reference to Fairfax as the perpetrator.”Today is a tragic day for the Commonwealth,” Vindman said in the post. “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the news involving former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax and Cerina Fairfax.” TWO DEMOCRATIC REPS CALL FOR SWALWELL TO EXIT CONGRESS AS CONTROVERSY SWIRLS AROUND HIS BID FOR CA GOVERNOR”Cindy and I are holding their loved ones close in our hearts, especially their two children, as they endure this unimaginable loss.”Public reaction on social media followed, with some users criticizing how Vindman framed the situation.Commentator Matt Van Swol questioned the wording used in Vindman’s post, writing, “What…

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This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News.  Introduction: The Fraying Fabric of an Empire I look at the world in 2026, and I no longer see a beacon of liberty, but a dying empire stumbling toward its own ruin. This is not a sentiment born of pessimism, but of cold observation. The American project, hijacked by a nexus of central banking, perpetual war, and crony capitalism, has embarked on a suicide mission. The endpoint, I am convinced, will not be a soft landing into mediocrity. It will be a violent descent into widespread poverty, social chaos, and despair. The evidence is no longer in the periphery; it is the central plot of our national story. Every policy, from the funding of foreign wars to the relentless debasement of our currency, is systematically stripping the American people of their wealth, their autonomy, and their future. The Dollar’s Death Spiral Has Begun The American empire is not dying from an external enemy, but from a self-inflicted currency destruction. We have committed the foundational error of believing endless foreign wars and domestic entitlements can be funded by endless money printing. This is not a remote economic theory; it is…

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Friday morning, news broke that the San Diego Padres organization had officially been sold. And that news effectively ended much of the debate, disagreement, and complaints about the market size disparities in modern Major League Baseball.For over a decade, the Seidler family, primarily the late Peter Seidler, owned and operated the Padres. And they turned a perennially bottom-feeding franchise into a juggernaut. How? By treating a competitive sport like a competitive sport, and investing heavily in the on-field product.Now? It’s been sold to billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones, owners of the English Premier League team Chelsea. For a staggering and record-setting $3.9 billion. RELATED: San Diego Padres To Be Sold For Record $3.9 Billion DealNearly $4 billion for a team located in one of the smallest markets in Major League Baseball. A team that’s never once won a World Series, and hasn’t won the National League West in quite literally 20 years. That team sold for $4 billion. Just six years ago, Steve Cohen bought the New York Mets for $2.4 billion.The New York Mets. In New York City. The largest media market in the country. And the Padres just sold for 63% more, six years…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is not expected to step down this term and has already hired all four law clerks for the upcoming annual term, multiple sources said, despite speculation that the high court justice was weighing retirement.Alito “is not stepping down this term and is in the process of hiring the rest of his clerks for the next term,” a source told Fox News Digital. Two other sources told Fox News that Alito is not retiring this term, which lasts until the Supreme Court’s new year kicks off in October.Justices tend to hire their clerks two to three years in advance, although that process is not necessarily indicative of a justice’s retirement plans.The revelation that Alito is reportedly not planning to step down comes after President Donald Trump told Fox Business’ Maria Bartiromo he is “prepared” to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise. Trump added that he has a shortlist of nominees in mind, though he did not mention any names.TRUMP REVEALS HE HAS MULTI-PICK SCOTUS PLAN READY AS RETIREMENT SPECULATION HEATS UP “In theory, it’s two or three, they tell me — if you just…

The Marine Corps this week released a video showcasing the design and capabilities of its new Medium Landing Ship, or LSM, a vessel designed to move troops, equipment and supplies to shorelines without relying on established ports.The new LSM is based on the Damen Shipyards Group’s Landing Ship Transport 100, or LST-100, design, which has a range of 3,400 nautical miles and can beach itself to deliver over 800 tons of cargo such as vehicles, embarked forces and long range fire assets, according to the video.The ship, measuring roughly 100 meters, is also equipped with a flight deck that can support operations with unmanned aerial systems.The Marine Corps framed the McClung-class ship as a supplemental asset within the broader fleet, capable of support operations across chains of islands or contested coastal areas, where smaller vessels can move more easily than larger ships. “Crucially, the LST-100 is not a traditional amphibious warfare ship designed for large-scale assault,” the video stated, adding, “it is a complementary asset providing the essential intratheater logistics and maneuver that enable our larger amphibious fleet to do its job.”The emphasis on more mobile platforms also comes as the Navy struggles with readiness challenges among its amphibious warfare…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Houston Texans star defensive end Will Anderson Jr. reportedly agreed to a Texas-sized contract extension on Friday.The Texans and Anderson reportedly agreed to a three-year, $150 million extension, making the 24-year-old the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to multiple reports. The deal includes $134 million in guaranteed money.The Texans exercised Anderson’s fifth-year option in April. With the reported extension, Anderson is under team control for five years and will be paid $177 million overall across those seasons. The Texans selected Anderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Alabama, and the Georgia native has been a star from the moment he touched the field.Anderson made the Pro Bowl and was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 when he recorded seven sacks and 45 tackles in 15 games. In his second season, he ramped up his production, recording 11 sacks and 37 combined tackles in 14 games.RAVENS STAR ZAY FLOWERS SAYS JOHN HARBAUGH MADE PRACTICE TOO HARD: ‘THE LOAD WAS HEAVY’ Last year, Anderson was a centerpiece of the Texans’ excellent defense, which limited opponents to just 17.3 points per game, which…

U.S. Air Force airmen operated a semiautonomous jet-powered combat drone in a series of sorties recently, boosting the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.The force’s Experimental Operations Unit conducted hands-on testing with Anduril’s YFQ-44A aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in an effort to utilize “principles of the new Warfighting Acquisition System,” according to a Thursday Air Force release.Previously, the concept employed by the force was fully human-piloted drones, and now, “there is no operator with a stick and throttle flying the aircraft behind the scenes,” Jason Levin, Anduril’s senior vice president of engineering for air dominance and strike, said in an October 2025 company release.The testing took place sometime last week, according to a Thursday Anduril social media post written by vice president of autonomous airpower Mark Shushnar.Shushnar said in the post that the EOU gained experience launching, recovering and turning the aircraft during the exercise, and it conducted the pre- and post-flight checks and clearances, weapons loading and unloading and direct tasking of the air vehicle during taxi and flight. The EOU operators used a ruggedized laptop to upload mission plans, initiate autonomous taxi and takeoff, task the in-flight aircraft and manage post-flight data, Shushnar said, taking out…