NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Obama Presidential Center is opening to the public on Friday morning following an expensive and controversy-laden construction history. Former President Barack Obama’s presidential center was initially estimated to cost $350 million; however, after a slate of setbacks and delays, the price of the project has more than doubled to a staggering $850 million. As construction was ongoing in Chicago, the center faced an array of controversies, including opposition from locals, anger over the use of tax dollars to support surrounding infrastructure, critiques of the building’s design, alleged failure to pay contractors and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States men’s national team made a statement to open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, routing Paraguay 4-1 last week behind two goals from Folarin Balogun.The U.S. struck less than seven minutes in, taking a 1-0 lead when Paraguay’s Damian…

A fire engulfed 12 homes in Spokane, Washington, triggering dozens of evacuations near the impacted area, and when one resident refused to follow evacuation orders, authorities later discovered possible human remains at the home. Coined the Upriver Fire, the blaze began on June 16 in Spokane County, and has since burned over 200 acres and…

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ToplineRick Jackson defeated heavily favored Lt. Gov. Burt Jones—who was endorsed by President Donald Trump—in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial runoff in Georgia, with Trump praising Jackson and claiming the billionaire—who spent more than $100 million in the race—ran a Trump-style campaign.Key FactsJackson held 53% of votes when the Associated Press called…

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