NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Actor and comedian Kevin James recently opened up about the harsh realities of life on the road.During an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast, “This Past Weekend,” James recalled an early-career comedy trip that took an unexpected turn.He said he’d driven eight hours for a one-night stand-up gig that paid very little — especially after factoring in travel costs.GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER RECOUNTS HEATED EXCHANGE WITH FIRST-CLASS AIRLINE PASSENGER: ‘MY BOSTON CAME OUT’Exhausted from the trip, James checked into what he described as a “crappy motel-type thing.” His plan was to take a quick nap before the show. “I pull the bed back because I’m tired. Just drove eight hours,” he said. And, he went on — “there’s a roach in the blanket.”James said he didn’t ask for a new room.”I literally just put the blanket back,” he said. “I went to the show. I just sat in my car in the parking lot ’til the thing was ready.”After finishing the set, he made another decision.”Did the show. Drove home eight hours,” he said. “Man, I’m not staying with a roach. Couldn’t do it.” “There’re some miserable places,” James said.While he decided to leave the room…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee in their hometown instead of in Washington, D.C. next week, Fox News Digital has learned.The Clintons are testifying under oath for the committee’s probe into Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary Clinton’s deposition is scheduled for Feb. 26 while Bill Clinton will sit down with congressional staff and lawmakers on Feb. 27.”The Clintons’ depositions will be held in Chappaqua, New York on February 26 and 27 as an accommodation for their schedules. The depositions are in accordance with House and Committee rules,” a spokeswoman for the House Oversight Committee told Fox News Digital.The former first couple purchased their home in Chappaqua, just north of New York City, in 1999, and it has been their main residence since leaving the White House.HOUSE PANEL MOVES TO CONSIDER CRIMINAL REFERRALS FOR THE CLINTONS Their depositions will come after months of back-and-forth with committee Republicans about various terms for the closed-door meetings.”The Clintons’ testimony is critical to understanding Epstein and [Ghislaine Maxwell’s] sex trafficking network and the ways they sought to curry favor and influence to shield themselves from scrutiny,” House…

Update (0810ET): King Charles has released his first public statement regarding Andrew’s arrest. He said: I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R. The official release from Royal Communications: BBC News has learned that the Prince and Princess of Wales support King Charles’s statement regarding the arrest of Andrew. The optics here are not favorable for the Royal Family. *   *   * BBC News reported that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested early Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office, amid allegations he shared confidential government trade documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein fallout continues to spread by the day,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! United States figure skater Alysa Liu couldn’t be happier with how her free skate routine came out, and judges agreed as she won gold on Thursday night at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.Joy is an understatement for the 20-year-old who ended a 24-year drought for gold for the Americans. But that’s exactly what the theme of her free skate was about — the joy of being out on the ice in front of the crowd and the millions watching around the globe.After her gold-medal winning performance, Liu explained the story she wanted to tell with her skate. “What I like to share about myself is my story, my art and my creative process,” she told NBC News. “I guess messing up doesn’t take away from that. It’s still something, it’s still a story. A bad story is still a story, and I think that’s beautiful.”There’s no way to lose.”With that mindset, Liu can truly skate free, not worrying about failure.ALYSSA LIU BREAKS TEAM USA’S 24-YEAR OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL DROUGHT IN WOMEN’S FIGURE SKATINGInstead, she wanted to work the crowd throughout the performance, specifically mentioning those in the building who were up high.”I…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People with greater exposure to air pollution could face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by Emory University in Atlanta.Air pollution has previously been established as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, as well as other chronic conditions, like hypertension, stroke and depression, the researchers noted.Since those other conditions are themselves linked to Alzheimer’s, the researchers said it’s not yet clear whether air pollution harms brain health on its own, or whether it raises dementia risk by first triggering those other health problems.ALZHEIMER’S DECLINE COULD SLOW DRAMATICALLY WITH ONE SIMPLE DAILY HABIT, STUDY FINDSThe study, which was published in the journal PLOS Medicine, investigated more than 27.8 million U.S. Medicare recipients, 65 years and older, from 2000 to 2018.The individuals were examined for level of exposure to air pollution and whether they developed Alzheimer’s, with a focus on other chronic conditions. Greater exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s, which was slightly stronger in people who had experienced a stroke. Hypertension and depression had “little additional impact,” according to the study’s press release.The authors concluded that air pollution leads to Alzheimer’s mostly…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, who is running in the Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate primary, posted a campaign video that features footage of multiple people saying, “F— Trump.””They said it. We’re all thinking it,” Stratton wrote in a post on X when sharing the video.The video kicks off by showing three different people say, “F— Trump, vote Juliana.”ILLINOIS GOV PRITZKER DONATES $5M TO SUPER PAC BACKING LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S SENATE CAMPAIGN The candidate then appears and declares, “They said it, not me. I’m Juliana Stratton, and I’m proud to have lived my whole life on the South side of Chicago. I’m not scared of a wannabe dictator. I’m running for Senate to stand up to Donald Trump.”Referring to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, she declares, “I’ll abolish ICE and hold Trump accountable for the crimes he’s committed.”She then says, “Just like they said,” before three more people declare, “F— Trump.”DUFFY GIVES ILLINOIS 30-DAY ULTIMATUM AFTER AUDIT FINDS 1 IN 5 NONCITIZEN TRUCK LICENSES ISSUED ILLEGALLY One of the people to drop the f-bomb on the president is Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who has endorsed Stratton. Gov. JB Pritzker, who has also endorsed the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ex-Victoria’s Secret mogul Les Wexner’s lawyer was caught on a hot mic jokingly threatening to “kill” him if he continued giving long answers to questions during his deposition on Jeffrey Epstein by the House Oversight Committee.The moment was caught after the committee released its full, nearly five-hour deposition of 88-year-old Wexner as part of its ongoing probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s network.Several hours into the deposition, while Wexner was giving a particularly long-winded answer, Wexner’s attorney leaned over to him and whispered in his ear, “I’m going to f—ing kill you if you answer another question with more than five words, okay?”Both Wexner and his attorney laughed after this statement, indicating Wexner understood it as a joke. The lawyer proceeded to instruct Wexner to “answer the question,” laughing more.Shortly before this exchange, the attorney had urged Wexner to “answer the question,” saying, “I’m sure we all appreciate the stories, we’re just trying to answer questions that they actually want answered,” referring to the House committee.EPSTEIN PROBE LEADER COMER SAYS ‘NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW’ AFTER EX-PRINCE ANDREW ARREST The Oversight Committee heard from Wexner, a billionaire fashion mogul best known for his…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Washington, D.C., grandmother who passionately defended President Donald Trump against racism charges at a Black History Month event shared a message for residents of Democrat-run cities plagued by crime.”Stop voting for party,” Forlesia Cook said on “Hannity” Thursday. “Vote for causes, vote for those that you see are making changes, the right changes that are keeping us safe.”Cook, who lost her son to gun violence in 2017, praised Trump during the White House’s Black History Month celebration Wednesday, defending the president against critics who deem him racist.”I love him. I don’t want to hear nothing you got to say about that racist stuff,” she said. “And don’t be looking at me on the news, hating on me because I’m standing up for somebody that deserves to be stand up for. Get off the man’s back. Let him do his job. He’s doing the right thing. Back up off him.”THEIR TEENAGE SON WAS KILLED IN THE BACKYARD. NOW A CHICAGO FAMILY WANTS TRUMP TO ‘BRING ON’ THE TROOPS “And grandma said it!”In 2017, Cook’s 22-year-old grandson, Marty William McMillan Jr., was shot multiple times and dumped on the side of a Maryland…

Vortex has just added 10×28 and 12×50 models to its popular Triumph HD binocular line.Vortex is known for its great-value glass, like its Triumph HD binoculars, and now the company is adding two more options to the line. The original Triumph HD binoculars were 10×42, but for those who needed something a bit smaller or with a little more magnification, they’re now available in 10×28 and 12×50 configurations as well.Vortex said this about the new Triumph HD models:The Triumph® HD 10×28 is smaller and lightweight without giving up resolution. The Triumph® HD 12×50 adds reach, detail, and brightness for more open-country glassing and scouting where a tripod can make all the difference. Details about the new binos are what you’d expect from the Triumph HD line, namely, compatibility with tripods, excellent HD glass with fully multi-coated lenses and a tough rubber exterior and nitrogen gas purged interior for resistance to shock, fog and water. Of course, if you manage to bust them, they’re covered by Vortex’s unconditional VIP Warranty as well.The Triumph HD 10×28 model has an MSRP of $130 and comes with a carrying case, a neck strap, a lens cloth, tethered objective lens covers and eyepiece covers. The Triumph…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least six victims have been identified in the tragic avalanche incident on Tuesday that killed up to nine people in Sierra Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, California.Six of the victims were among a group of outdoor-loving mothers who regularly traveled together. A joint statement from the affected families identified the women as Kate Vitt, Carrie Atkin, Danielle Keatley, Kate Morse, and sisters Caroline Sekar and Liz Clabaugh.”We are devastated beyond words,” the families said in the statement. “Our focus right now is supporting our children through this incredible tragedy and honoring the lives of these extraordinary women.” All the women were described as “mothers, wives, and friends, all of whom connected through the love of the outdoors.”8 SKIERS FOUND DEAD, 1 MISSING AFTER MASSIVE LAKE TAHOE AVALANCHE Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said during a news conference Wednesday that authorities had told the families the mission had shifted from rescue to recovery.”They were on their way back to camp when the avalanche actually hit,” Moon said, adding that it took search and rescue crews hours to find the first few survivors.The group of women, most of whom resided near California, were reportedly seasoned…