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Mandy Moore shared she will have an unmedicated birth with her second child this fall due to a rare blood condition. Moore, 38, opened up about going without an epidural during birth due to her diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder called immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). "My platelets are too low for an epidural," Moore shared in an interview with "Today Parents." "It was awful. But I can do it one more time. I can climb that mountain again." She continued: "I wish medication was an option — just the idea of it being on the table is so nice. But we'll just push forth like we did last time." MANDY MOORE WELCOMES BABY BOY AUGUST: 'HE WAS PUNCTUAL AND ARRIVED RIGHT ON HIS DUE DATE' The " This is Us " star and her husband, Taylor Goldsmith, already share their 17-month-old son August, who she delivered unmedicated. On Thursday, Moore took to her Instagram story to share a positive update on her pregnancy so far.  ...

Several House Democrats considered to be vulnerable in the upcoming midterm elections voted in favor of an "assault weapons" ban on Friday.

Joanna Glasner / Crunchbase News : A look at the rise and fall of Bird, now a penny stock with a public market cap under $140M, as valuations in its sector collapse   —  Almost exactly five years ago, the scooters came.  That's when Bird, the first unicorn in this once sizzling startup sector, launched its inaugural scooter-sharing service.

President Biden tested positive for a "rebound" case of COVID-19 on Saturday morning, according to the White House doctor in a letter.

Bradley Cooper was in a festive mood on Friday. Cooper, 47, hosted a family gathering at his New York City home on Thursday, which happened to be Huma Abedin’s 46th birthday.  Cooper’s mother, Gloria Campano, was spotted arriving at Cooper’s home for the soirée.  Cooper was first introduced to Hillary Clinton’s longtime political adviser earlier this year through  Vogue editor Anna Wintour  and the couple has been seeing each other for months. Wintour, 72, was also seen arriving to the "Silver Linings Playbook" star’s home on Friday. Abedin was not pictured at Cooper's home on Thursday. BRADLEY COOPER IS ‘FASCINATED’ BY HUMA ABEDIN, NEW COUPLE STILL IN ‘EARLIER STAGES’ OF DATING: REPORT The new couple reportedly "both want to keep good relationships with their former partners because of the kids." "Bradley is fascinated by her," a source told People magazine. "Huma is very international and has seen and done so much. He finds this intriguin...

A government watchdog is demanding a probe into House Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is overseeing the congressional investigation into the NFL's Washington Commanders.

Monica Chin / The Verge : Dell XPS 13 Plus review: thin with a great OLED screen and a powerful P-series chip but expensive, gets very hot, mediocre battery life, and very few ports   —  The XPS 13 has a new design and a whole bunch of new problems  —  Dell collectively shocked everyone who follows the laptop market when it announced the XPS 13 Plus.

In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Republican Michigan gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke outlined his plans to revitalize the state's economy.

Annie Massa / Bloomberg : An interview with Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on the company's post-IPO stock plunge, catering to its most active users, job cuts, reining in expenses, and more   —  A relaxed vibe envelops Robinhood Markets Inc.'s California headquarters, where employees stroll in pairs around a lush courtyard of cacti …

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser continues to seek assistance from the National Guard in dealing with busloads of illegal immigrants being bused in from Texas.

Chance Miller / 9to5Mac : Apple expands App Store ads from the Search tab and Search results to the App Store's Today homepage and individual app pages   —  Apple is expanding its advertising business and adding two new ad slots to the App Store.  Currently, the App Store has two ad slots: one on the main ‘Search’ tab and one in the Search results.

Welcome to the Fox News Entertainment Newsletter. To receive this newsletter in your email, subscribe here. ‘IT’S ALL FUZZY' - Will Smith opens up on Chris Rock Oscars slap. Continue reading… ‘BRUCE AND ARTHUR’ - Ben Affleck's potential return as Batman teased by Jason Momoa: 'Reunited'. Continue reading… NEW MUSIC - Beyoncé releases new album ‘Renaissance’ as singer Kelis accuses her of song 'theft'. Continue reading… AGING IN HOLLYWOOD - Brooke Shields says women over 40 are 'unrepresented' in her career: 'You’re put out to pasture'. Continue reading… ‘STABLE CONDITION’ - Amy Grant hospitalized, in stable condition after a bike accident in Nashville. Continue reading… ‘ WE KNOW IT’S HARD' - Hilaria Baldwin says 'enemies' of husband Alec 'seek to destroy' him as she defends his 'humanity' online. Continue reading… ‘MOVE ON’ - Britney Spears' lawyer says her father Jamie should 'leave her alone...

Bloomberg : SEC adds Alibaba to a list of Chinese companies facing delisting in three years if they fail to comply with US auditing standards; Alibaba stock is down 9%+   —  Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has moved a step closer toward getting booted off US stock exchanges for American inspectors not being able to access to financial audits.

Casey Newton / Platformer : Adam Mosseri says Instagram will roll back some recent changes after a week of mounting criticism, including temporarily reducing the number of recommendations   —  Say goodbye to the full-screen feed, and at least some of those recommendations — for now.  Adam Mosseri explains why

Pam Anderson won the adoration and affection of America while acting on popular 90s show “Baywatch.” See photos of her back then and what the "Barb Wire" star is up to now.

The DOJ said in a new filing that it does not want the Sept. 26 trial pushed back for five Oath Keepers, arguing Jan. 6 committee hearings don’t prevent a fair trial.

Naomi Biden, President Joe Biden's granddaughter, will hold have her wedding ceremony at the White House next year. First Lady Jill Biden had hinted at the possibility.

Taylor Locke / Fortune : Variant, an early stage crypto-focused fund, has raised $450M for a third fund focused on the “user-owned web”, after previously raising $22.5M and $110M   —  Each “crypto winter” is different from the last, but every winter—or what non-crypto people would call a bear market …

Abner Li / 9to5Google : Google delays the phaseout of third-party cookies in Chrome to H2 2024, after delaying it from 2022 to 2023, citing the need for more Privacy Sandbox tests   —  Google was originally planning to get rid of third-party cookies in its browser by 2022, but that was later pushed back to 2023.

Shawn Mendes canceled the rest of his Wonder World Tour to take an extended mental health break. Mendes announced the tour cancellation Wednesday via Instagram. "I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away," he explained. He added: "After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger." SHAWN MENDES POSTPONES HIS WORLD TOUR, CITING HIS ‘MENTAL HEALTH’ The "Treat You Better" singer's cancellation comes weeks after he postponed part of the tour. Mendes claimed he will continue to make music and eventually return to touring after taking the "much needed time off." "I know you all have been waiting so long to se...

Shania Twain revealed how a Lyme disease diagnosis affected her career in the Netflix documentary "Not Just a Girl." Twain, 56, was diagnosed with the disease after being bitten by a tick while horseback riding in 2003. Years later, the country music star explained her symptoms, which she characterized as "quite scary." "Before I was diagnosed, I was on stage very dizzy," Twain said in the documentary (via Page Six). "I was losing my balance, I was afraid I was gonna fall off the stage." "I was having these very, very, very millisecond blackouts, but regularly, every minute or every 30 seconds," she continued. SHANIA TWAIN ADDRESSES EX-HUSBAND'S AFFAIR IN NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY On top of the dizziness and blackouts, the "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" singer developed dysphonia. The neurological disorder affects speech and voice, according to Penn Medicine. "My voice was never the same again," Twain recalled. ...

Fifty-four House Republicans signed a Wednesday letter to President Biden calling for him to take a cognitive test, amid growing worry about his age.

New York Times : FTC files to block Meta's acquisition of VR company Within, saying Meta “chose to buy” instead of competing, the first antitrust lawsuit filed under Lina Khan   —  The move is a blow to Meta's metaverse efforts and signals a shift in how the Federal Trade Commission is approaching tech deals.

Microsoft - Investor Relations : Microsoft reports Q4 revenue of $51.87B, up 12% YoY, net income of $16.7B, up 2% YoY, Azure revenue up 40%, LinkedIn up 26% YoY, and Xbox down 6% YoY   —  REDMOND, Wash. — July 26, 2022 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 …

Former Vice-President Mike Pence said he has a different focus than former President Donald Trump, stating that conservatives need to look "forward" not backward.

Jesse Hamilton / CoinDesk : Senators Toomey and Sinema introduce a bill to exempt crypto users from being taxed on transactions of under $50, similar to a bipartisan bill in the House   —  The top Republican on the Senate Banking Committee joined Democrat Kyrsten Sinema in legislation to exempt transactions of less than $50.

Bobbie Faye Ferguson, an actress who appeared in hit shows including "Dallas," "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Designing Women," has died. She was 78. A spokesperson for Ferguson’s son, "The Conners" star Jay R. Ferguson, confirmed the matriarch’s passing to Fox News Digital on Tuesday. Ferguson, a resident of Sherman Oaks, California, died June 25 of natural causes, The Hollywood Reporter shared. TONY DOW, 'LEAVE IT TO BEAVER' STAR, DEAD AT 77 Ferguson was born on Oct. 10, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, but raised in Eudora, Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and taught speech and debate at Skyline High School in Dallas, the outlet shared. She was also one of the founding members and an acting teacher at the KD Studio. Ferguson later moved to Los Angeles where she embarked on a new career path as a model and actress. She appeared in hit TV shows , such as "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Dallas,...

A majority of Democrats in the first presidential primary state of New Hampshire say they don’t want President Biden to run for re-election in 2024, according to a new poll

New York Times : Sources: US-based crypto exchange Kraken has been under investigation by the US Treasury Department since 2019 for potentially violating Iran sanctions and more   —  The Treasury Department is investigating whether the crypto exchange allowed users in Iran to buy and sell digital tokens, said people with knowledge of the matter.

Taylor Lorenz / Washington Post : Creators are forming groups on chat apps like Discord, Geneva, and Telegram, which they say offer a more intimate, community experience than social networks   —  Influencers are setting up groups on chat apps, like Geneva, Discord and Telegram, which they say offer a more intimate …

Kim Novak, a Alfred Hitchcock blonde who was once hailed as the number one box office star, said goodbye to Hollywood at the height of her career in 1966.

President Biden's COVID-19 symptoms are almost completely resolved, White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor shared on Monday following his diagnosis last week.

President Biden, saddled with negative poll numbers, keeps saying he intends to run for re-election, but some potential 2024 Democratic White House hopefuls keep raising their profiles

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, published a new book encouraging young Americans to skip four-year colleges and universities, and take a less traditional path.

Despite her poor approval rating, Democratic campaign groups are praising plans for Vice President Kamala Harris to increase her presence on the campaign trail ahead of the midterms.

Filipe Espósito / 9to5Mac : Netflix rolls out a button for iOS and iPadOS users to take them directly to its site to sign up, which avoids the App Store cut via a new API for “reader apps”   —  Earlier this year, Apple began allowing “reader” apps to provide external links for customers so they can log …

Dave Chappelle surprised the audience as he opened the show for Kevin Hart and Chris Rock at Madison Square Garden after canceled Minneapolis comedy gig.

"Naked and Afraid" contestant Melanie Rauscher was found dead while dog sitting in a Prescott, Arizona, home on Sunday, July 17. The reality TV star was 35.

Chris Feliciano Arnold / Bloomberg : An in-depth look at the research collaboration between NASA and the FAA since 2017 to write new US airspace rules for safely accommodating millions of drones   —  “Please stay clear of the flight line,” warns Keith Hyde, director of U.S. operations for Wing.

Pete Buttigieg ripped Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, for having “time to fight against Disney,” but not to support a bill that would guarantee federal protections for same-sex marriage.

President Biden's predominant symptom is sore throat as his condition continues to improve after his COVID-19 infection last week, the Physician to the President said Sunday.

New York Times : How Apple, Amazon, and Google are trying to secure live sports streaming rights, working to convince leagues to switch from traditional TV and cable networks   —  Competing for rights to broadcast games from the N.F.L. and other leagues could be hard for broadcast and cable companies that “aren't playing by the same financial rules.”