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Ex-NRL star Matt Utai awake and talking as 15yo charged after Sydney shooting

Police are probing links to organised crime after a series of family attacks.

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 hours ago

A Powerful To-Do App for Android That Collects Absolutely None of Your Data

It handles time tracking, Jira sync, and Pomodoro timers without going after its users' data.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Three dead in latest US strike on alleged drug boat: Pentagon

US Southern Command said the vessel was run by 'terrorist' groups.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Conan O'Brien breaks silence over killing of Rob and Michele Reiner after his holiday party

Conan O'Brien breaks his silence on the death of his friends Rob and Michele Reiner, who were stabbed to death hours after attending a holiday party at the comedian's house.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Corinne Stoddard breaks US women's Olympic short track medal drought with bronze win at Winter Games

Friday’s short track competition at the Milan Cortina Olympics was defined by dramatic moments, culminating in a historic breakthrough. Team USA’s Corinne Stoddard claimed a podium finish, becoming the first American woman to medal in the event in 16 years. Stoddard, who entered the Games ranked second in the world in short track, captured bronze in the 1,500 meters after overcoming a series of early setbacks. On her first day on the ice in Milan, the 24-year-old slipped three times.CLICK HERE F...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

State Department warns Americans of 'extremely dangerous' avalanche conditions across Europe

The State Department on Friday issued a warning of "significantly increased avalanche danger" in parts of Switzerland, Austria, and France, telling Americans abroad to monitor local avalanche forecasts.The warning comes after dozens of people have died in avalanches across Europe this season so far."Authorities report significantly increased avalanche danger in parts of Switzerland, Austria, and France," the State Department wrote in the alert. "Monitor conditions via the European Avalanche Warn...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Trump Imposes New Tariffs to Sidestep Supreme Court Ruling

The president signed an executive order implementing 10 percent global tariffs after calling the justices who struck down his signature trade policy a "disgrace."

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement after nine years

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather said he is coming out of retirement after nine years away from the sport and will make his return this summer. He is returning to the ring for a match under a promotional deal with CSI Sports/Fight Sports."I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing," Mayweather said in a statement. "From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight afterwards, no one will generate a bigger gate, have a larger global broadcast audience and ge...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

ICE arrests illegal immigrants convicted of child rape, sexual assault, drug trafficking

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday announced new arrests carried out by federal enforcement officers targeting illegal immigrants convicted of violent and sexual crimes.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested multiple offenders Thursday who had prior convictions for crimes including child rape, sexual assault of minors, methamphetamine trafficking and aggravated assault, according to DHS."Even while facing doxing, threats, harassment, and a more than 1,3...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Former Connecticut police chief arrested for allegedly stealing $85K in public funds

Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson was arrested Friday on larceny charges after authorities alleged he stole $85,000 from two city funds, prosecutors said.Karl Jacobson, who stepped down from the department in January, turned himself in on an arrest warrant and was later released on a $150,000 court-set bond. He faces two counts of larceny tied to alleged fraud involving public funds."An allegation of embezzlement by a police official is a serious matter and potentially undermines publi...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

CIA retracts, revises 19 past intelligence assessments deemed politically biased

The CIA on Friday said that director John Ratcliffe had ordered the retraction or "substantive revision" of 19 intelligence assessments over the past decade that were deemed to be politically biased.In a release, the CIA included three redacted assessments from between 2015 and 2021 that related to White women's extremist radicalization, attacks on LGBT activists in the Middle East and Africa, and the COVID-19 pandemic limiting access to birth control in developing countries."The intelligence pr...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Trump imposes 10% global tariff after stinging court rebuke

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the US President’s 1977 tariff law was invalid.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Police Chief Placed Millions in Bets as He Embezzled, Investigators Say

Karl R. Jacobson was arrested and accused of stealing from city coffers as he placed $4.5 million in online bets. He resigned in January, when the accusations first surfaced.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

New Haven Police Chief Embezzled As Online Bets Soared, Investigators Say

Karl R. Jacobson was arrested and accused of stealing from city coffers as he placed $4.5 million in online bets. He resigned in January, when the accusations first surfaced.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Kentucky Lyft driver charged with sodomy, kidnapping now faces federal immigration detainer

A Kentucky Lyft driver accused of sexually assaulting a female passenger during a ride to a doctor’s appointment is now also the subject of a U.S. immigration detainer, according to local police records.Yordan Diaz Vera, 34, of Louisville, is charged with first-degree sodomy, menacing and kidnapping, according to Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) records obtained by Fox News Digital.He also has a U.S. immigration detainer, indicating federal authorities believe he is subject to removal.T...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

OpenAI had banned account of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter; reached out to RCMP

The company said, in response to questions from CBC News, that Jesse Van Rootselaar's account was detected via automated tools and human investigations that "identify misuses of our models in furtherance of violent activities."

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

OpenAI had banned account of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter

The company said, in response to questions from CBC News, that Jesse Van Rootselaar's account was detected via automated tools and human investigations that "identify misuses of our models in furtherance of violent activities."

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Crosby-less Canadians rally past Finland to punch their ticket to gold medal game

The Olympic men's hockey semifinals got underway on Friday morning, and the opening course was a heavyweight clash between Canada and Finland.Both the Canadians and Finns made it this far thanks to OT thrillers in the semi-finals, but for Team Canada, the win came at a cost. Captain Sidney Crosby was injured on a hit from Czechia's Radko Gudas and left the game early.Just a little before puck drop on Friday, it was announced that he would be out of the lineup against Finland.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Campus Radicals Newsletter: Teacher who lost job over 2-word post breaks silence, Chicago 'racial segregation'

DEI EXPOSED: Illinois district where faculty celebrated Charlie Kirk's death exposed over racial 'segregation' planART AXED: University of North Texas cancels exhibit featuring anti-ICE artCAMPUS CAUTION: Illinois university moves classes online after learning ICE is operating in the same buildingSIGN UP TO GET THE CAMPUS RADICALS NEWSLETTERALLEGATIONS DISMISSED: White teens cleared of hate crime allegations levied by Black Virginia Tech professorBOOK BATTLE: Nashville teacher allegedly threaten...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Truck smashes into famed synagogue, police charge man with hate crime: 'Very distressing'

A man has been criminally charged after allegedly damaging the famed Brisbane Synagogue in Australia on Friday night.A 32-year-old Sunnybank man, whose name has not yet been released, is charged with willful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle, possession of dangerous drugs and possession of utensils or pipes etc. for use, according to a statement from Queensland Police.Authorities said just after 7:15 p.m. local time Friday, a black Toyota Hilux utility ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Reality star Nicole (Snooki) Polizzi of Jersey Shore fame reveals cervical cancer diagnosis

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said Friday that she has cervical cancer.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Former Prince Andrew’s removal from line of succession considered by UK government

The former Prince Andrew is facing more fallout following his arrest on Thursday.On Friday, police continued searching Andrew’s former home. The British government is also considering whether to formally remove him from the line of succession.Despite being stripped of his princely title in October and now facing a police investigation, Andrew remains eighth in line to the throne — a change that would require new legislation."The government is considering any further steps that might be required,...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Jury convicts former NFL player Keith J Gray in $328 million Medicare fraud scheme involving kickbacks

Former UConn football standout and Texas laboratory owner Keith J. Gray was convicted Thursday for his role in a wide-ranging genetic testing fraud scheme, the Justice Department announced Friday.According to investigators, the cardiovascular testing scheme generated up to $328 million in fraudulent claims. Gray, who never appeared in a regular season NFL game, owns Axis Professional Labs and Kingdom Health Laboratory.He was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and rec...

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Con Men Posing as Lawyers and Judges Preyed on Immigrants, U.S. Says

Five Colombian citizens were charged with bilking people facing immigration proceedings by staging fake versions of those proceedings.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Targeted attack’ vandalizes Trump-Kennedy Center outdoor ice rink, forces performance cancellation

FIRST ON FOX: The Trump-Kennedy Center was the target of what officials described as a "calculated, malicious attack" early Friday after a "toxic chemical" was poured onto its outdoor ice rink, forcing a performance cancellation.Trump-Kennedy Center leadership said a dark substance was poured onto the ice surface, severely damaging the outdoor arena.Leadership said the incident was not a protest but an act of outright vandalism targeting the Trump-Kennedy Center."Today, a targeted attack on the ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Scott Bessent says Olympic skier Eileen Gu 'sold out' with decision to compete for China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent weighed in on the controversy over the American-born Olympic skier Eileen Gu's decision to compete for China over the U.S. During an interview on Fox News' "The Will Cain Show" on Friday, Bessent suggested Gu "sold out" with her decision to compete for America's greatest adversary, comparing her to billionaire Democrat donor George Soros. "It was just like this young Olympic athlete that the Vice President was talking about earlier on the previous show. America w...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Conan O'Brien shocked after friends Rob and Michele Reiner were murdered after leaving his party night before

Conan O'Brien is breaking his silence about his friend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Reiner's deaths in December 2025.During an interview with The New Yorker, the late-night talk show host shared how shocked he was when the Reiners were found dead in their homes on Dec. 14, one day after Rob and Michele attended his holiday party with their son Nick."I knew Rob and Michele, and then increasingly got closer and closer to them, and I was seeing them a lot," he said. "My wife and I were seeing th...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

The robotaxi price war has started. Here’s everything you need to know.

Right now, in several American cities, you can open an app, and a car with no driver pulls up and takes you wherever you want to go. No small talk. No wrong turns. No tip. No perfume covering up the cigarette smells.A driverless Waymo ride in San Francisco averages $8.17. A human Uber in the same city? $17.25. The robotaxi price war is here.CONGRESS MOVES TO SET NATIONAL RULES FOR SELF-DRIVING CARS, OVERRIDING STATESI live in Phoenix most of the time, and I see Waymos everywhere. At the grocery ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

US military Olympian shares love of country and fellow Americans competing in Milan Cortina

U.S. Olympic women's skeleton athlete and Air Force staff sergeant Kelly Curtis didn't get the results she was looking for individually in Milan Cortina. But she still comes away feeling like a winner because she got to represent her country, and gets to continue root on her Team USA teammates, especially the Americans currently challenging Germany in women's bobsled. "Whenever I put on the uniform that says the USA I'm proud to represent both my country and the U.S. Air Force," Curtis told Fox ...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

The Supreme Court's Tariff Ruling Won't Bring Car Prices Back to Earth

Despite Friday's SCOTUS ruling, many tariffs affecting the auto industry will remain. So will the other dynamics that have led to today's historically high car prices.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

The Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Won’t Bring Car Prices Back to Earth

Despite Friday’s SCOTUS ruling, many tariffs affecting the auto industry will remain. So will the other dynamics that have led to today’s historically high car prices.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

A Galaxy Composed Almost Entirely of Dark Matter Has Been Confirmed

What scientists thought were four separate star clusters are actually part of one nearly invisible system.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

The big questions Danielle Smith poses to Albertans as referendums

Alberta's premier used to want rapid growth in newcomers and enjoyed surplus budgets. Now in deficit, she's pointing a finger at immigration levels.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Guest conservative 'View' co-host reveals 'hateful messages' for appearing on show

When guest host Savannah Chrisley complained on Friday about receiving "hateful messages" online, co-hosts of "The View" told her to never give such feedback the time of day.The co-hosts of "The View" on Friday were discussing a landmark court case involving some of America’s biggest tech companies. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Wednesday in a landmark trial over claims his platforms harm children, a case that could cost the company billions and redefine social media accountability."Th...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

NFL great Michael Irvin calls San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl LX 'worst ever,' cites lackluster atmosphere

The Seattle Seahawks returned to the headlines this week after news surfaced that Paul Allen’s estate — which is overseen by the late owner’s sister, Jody Allen — has initiated the process to sell the franchise.The eventual transaction aligns with Allen’s final wishes and comes less than two weeks after the Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX to capture the franchise’s second Vince Lombardi Trophy.After a decade away, the big game returned to the San Francisco Bay Area in...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Repeat offender allegedly assaults hospital police officer just days after arrest at same facility: report

A North Carolina man with a lengthy rap sheet is back behind bars after allegedly assaulting a police officer at a local hospital. Justin Wilkes, 37, was taken into custody on Wednesday after he allegedly hit a campus police officer in the head at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, according to WBTV. Wilkes allegedly had been ordered to leave the property, resulting in an argument in which Wilkes began yelling at the officer, the outlet reported. VIOLENT REPEAT OFFENDER ACCUSED OF KILLING ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Illegal immigrant allegedly flees after drunk hit-and-run injures motorcyclist: report

An illegal immigrant is behind bars after authorities allege he was involved in a drunk hit-and-run accident that injured a Florida motorcyclist.  Authorities say 24-year-old Gudiel Miguel-Vasquez was behind the wheel of a black Scion sedan when he turned into a Walmart parking lot and blew through a stop sign in Polk County on Sunday night, according to FOX 13. Miguel-Vasquez then allegedly collided with a motorcyclist, police said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCK DRIVER ACCUSED OF KILLING INDIANA MAN ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Crockett blasts ‘left’ for alleged skin darkening in ads as Texas Senate clash heats up

A progressive House Democrat claims that attacks from her left were racially motivated in what’s become an explosive Texas Senate race.Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, told supporters that she’s used to attacks from Republicans and the right, but racially tinged shots from her left flank weren’t something she expected."The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the left," Crockett said. "That is the new wild card in this scenario. But it's just interesting."DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDI...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Former Sony Exec Says Obama Called Him After the Big Hack to Trash ‘The Interview’

The President let it be clear that he thought it was a bad idea for Sony to greenlight a picture about killing a head of state.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

Woman loses all her limbs ‘after being licked by a dog’

The 52-year-old's heart stopped six times during 32 weeks in hospital.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

NBA star LaMelo Ball storms out of press conference when questioned about recent car crash

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball had little to say about his car crash, storming out of his postgame press conference on Thursday after the team’s 105-101 loss to the Houston Rockets.Ball, 24, crashed his custom Hummer in Charlotte on Wednesday, as the NBA’s All-Star break came to a close. His vehicle rammed into a sedan as he tried to make a left turn, and he was asked how he knew the person in the car was OK."I seen her get straight out the car," Ball told reporters.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORT...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Transport Canada certifies some jets at centre of Trump's aviation tariff threat

Transport Canada has approved two American made jet models that had previously prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten tariffs on Canada's aviation industry.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

James Cameron slams Warner Bros.-Netflix bid, favours Paramount. Here’s a breakdown of both deals

Canadian director James Cameron is calling on a U.S. Senate subcommittee to block Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, calling the potential deal a ‘sinking ship’ for theatres and instead backing a rival bid from Paramount Skydance. If you haven't followed the corporate back-and-forth closely, here’s a look at what each deal could mean.

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

James Cameron Has Entered the Paramount-Netflix-Warner Bros. War on the Side of James Cameron

The 'humble movie farmer' is deeply concerned about the future of theaters.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

NBA superstar at odds with California city over private party, threatens legal action

A Saturday night event hosted by Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was shut down by the city of Beverly Hills, with officials saying it lacked a permit and even claiming they had rejected one.The event promoting Brown’s performance brand, 741, was held at Oakley founder Jim Jannard’s home. Brown has a sponsorship deal with Oakley.The city offered an apology to Brown due to "inaccurate information," backtracking on their claim that a permit was denied and saying "no permit was ever applied for, de...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Massachusetts healthcare giant ends youth gender care to protect 'hundreds of millions' in funding

A Massachusetts healthcare giant has pulled the plug on its transgender hormone treatment for minors, citing concerns about protecting hundreds of millions in federal funding amid increased scrutiny from the Trump administration.Baystate Health, the largest healthcare system in western Massachusetts, announced it will no longer prescribe puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones to those under 18. It is one of several hospitals to roll back transgender health programs.The Boston Globe first reporte...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

EPA scraps Biden coal restrictions as advocates say move will restore American dominance

A leading domestic energy advocacy group praised EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s announcement that his agency would undo recent additions to the federal "mercury and air-toxics standards" (MATS) for coal-fired power plants.Zeldin said removing the restrictions allows the already "robust" MATS standards to remain in effect, ensuring both public health and the health of America’s coal industry amid a push for U.S. energy dominance."The Biden-Harris Administration’s anti-coal regulations sought to r...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

11-year-old accused in adoptive dad’s birthday night killing over video game now faces adult trial: docs

An 11-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting his father inside their Pennsylvania home made his first court appearance Thursday, about a month after the deadly incident.Clayton Dietz, 11, is charged as an adult with criminal homicide in connection with the Jan. 13 shooting death of his adoptive father, 42-year-old Douglas Dietz. The shooting happened in the family’s Duncannon home on the child’s birthday.According to a Perry County criminal docket, Dietz waived his preliminary hearing on Feb. ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Fentanyl exposure scare forces courtroom evacuation during active trial

Nearly two dozen people were evacuated from a Washington state courtroom Thursday after a piece of drug evidence containing fentanyl residue was opened during trial proceedings, triggering a hazmat response.The incident unfolded around 11:55 a.m. inside a second-floor courtroom at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, according to the Everett Fire Department.An evidence envelope, initially reported as a bag, containing a scale was handled and opened in court. The scale later tested positiv...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Kavanaugh rips Supreme Court majority's ‘illogical’ line on tariffs

Justice Brett Kavanaugh called the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Trump’s emergency tariffs "illogical" in a fiery dissent on Friday and offered a roadmap of alternatives for Trump to attempt to carry out his signature economic policy.Kavanaugh, a Trump appointee, said the 6-3 majority cherry-picked ways in which Trump could regulate imports under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, making what he said was a textualist case that the law already allows similar forms of regula...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport’ poised to come to Palm Beach under new bill

The airport closest to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club may soon bear his name after both chambers of the Florida Legislature passed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach in his honor.Trump’s name has been affixed to multiple pieces of infrastructure in recent months, from the "Trump-Kennedy Center" in Washington to Donald J. Trump highways in Florida and Oklahoma.Rep. Addison McDowell, R-N.C., has also introduced a bill to strip former Secretary of State J...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

President Donald J. Trump International Airport poised to come to Palm Beach under new bill

The airport closest to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club may soon bear his name after both chambers of the Florida Legislature passed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach in his honor.Trump’s name has been affixed to multiple pieces of infrastructure in recent months, from the Trump-Kennedy Center in Washington to Donald J. Trump highways in Florida and Oklahoma.Rep. Addison McDowell, R-N.C., has also introduced a bill to strip former Secretary of State Joh...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

FLASHBACK: Dan Rather warned in 1995 of Americans being 'replaced by foreigners' in CBS immigration special

The Media Research Center resurfaced an episode of a CBS episode of "48 Hours" on Thursday, where host Dan Rather analyzed the numerous hazards of mass immigration.The Media Research Center, a conservative watchdog group which maintains a massive archive of news going back decades, is working on a report about a resurfaced TV special from CBS. CBS has been in the news in recent weeks for a report where it was accused of downplaying the amount of violent criminals among the millions of illegal im...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn taking 'baby steps' after latest surgery that took over 6 hours: 'A lot of plates and screws'

It's pretty clear that Lindsey Vonn has a long road ahead.In one of her first runs at the Milan Cortina Olympics earlier this month, fresh off a ruptured ACL she suffered a week before the Games, Vonn fell, resulting in a compound fracture of her leg.The 41-year-old was hoping to have some hardware around her neck, but instead, it's now inside her body.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Vonn underwent her fifth surgery on Thursday — this one accompanied by "a lot of plates and sc...

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Thieves smash through wall to steal $20,000 in Pokémon cards from Anaheim shop

Three suspects broke into an Anaheim Pokémon card shop early Wednesday morning, smashing display cases and fleeing with an estimated $20,000 worth of cards.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

High school teacher arrested in alleged sex case involving student

A Georgia high school teacher was arrested Wednesday after allegations of inappropriate contact between a teacher and a minor student surfaced at Lee County High School.Danielle Weaver, 29, of Leesburg, is charged with child molestation and improper sexual contact by an employee, agent or foster parent, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI).Lee County High School requested the Leesburg Police Department investigate the allegations on Feb. 3, and the GBI was called to assist the...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Team USA to battle Canada for Olympic gold after dominant performance against Slovakia

The free bird is flying high at the Milan Cortina Games.The United States men's Olympic hockey team dominated Slovakia from start to finish on Friday, winning 6-2 to set up a gold medal game against their archrival Canada.Dylan Larkin got the scoring started early in the game, and Tage Thompson found the back of the net in the closing moments of the first to put the Americans up 2-0.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It was the second period, though, that was dominant. Jack Hughe...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Scott Bessent says Supreme Court strengthened Trump with ‘draconian’ move despite ruling on tariffs

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stressed "nothing has changed" for national security and revenue after the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s global tariffs."In terms of the direction of travel, national security, how we will get there with these deals, revenue, nothing has changed," Bessent told "The Will Cain Show." "But what has changed, the Supreme Court has taken away the president's leverage."The Supreme Court delivered a blow to President Donald Trump’s economic agend...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Blue city mayor's official SUV stolen after thief breaks into office, swipes keys: police

The mayor of Oakland, California’s city-owned SUV was stolen this week when City Hall was closed for Presidents Day."We know that someone jimmied open the mayor’s office, they stole the keys to her car, they went to the City Hall parking lot, they stole the car. This occurred on Monday," Sam Singer, a spokesperson for the Oakland Police Officer’s Association, told Fox News Digital on Friday, after Mayor Barbara Lee's official vehicle was taken. "She reported it, her staff reported it."Singer sai...

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Senators call for investigation into insurance department over handling of L.A. wildfire claims

Two California senators have asked for an investigation into the state insurance department's handling of complaints filed by Los Angeles wildfire victims struggling to collect payouts from State Farm.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Virginia magazine editor, 23, killed in hit-and-run while crossing street

A Virginia magazine editor was killed as she walked across the streets in downtown Richmond in a hit-and-run, police said.According to Virginia Living publisher John-Lawrence Smith, 23-year-old Hope Cartwright, an associate editor at the widely-read local magazine, was killed on Monday, Feb. 16 during a hit-and-run."It is with profound sorrow that I write to you today with devastating news," Smith wrote in a Facebook post. "Hope was all of 23 years old—gifted, dedicated, and one of the most tale...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Venom’s Cinematic Future Is a Brand New Animated Movie

And don't worry, Eddie, Tom Hardy is expected to be involved in some way.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Trump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies for war on Iran

The US is massing carriers and F-35 jets near Iran.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Viral video shows anti-ICE school walkout teens invading Kroger, hurling objects: 'Ought to be prosecuted'

A Wednesday video of students wreaking havoc in a Cincinnati Kroger after walking out of school for a purported anti-ICE demonstration has gone viral.In the video, taken by McAdrian Martin, who was shopping at the time of the incident, students can be seen running through aisles and throwing objects at the store's ceiling, which Martin said were beer cans and other adult beverages that had been ripped from the shelves.A security guard can be seen and heard yelling at the students to get out of t...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago
World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Man who crashed into Nevada substation found dead in car with arsenal in suspected terror incident: sheriff

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A heavily armed 23-year-old man who told his family he wanted to commit an act that would put him "on the news," allegedly drove across the country and crashed a car into a Nevada power facility Thursday — an incident authorities are calling a potential act of terrorism.Dawson Maloney, 23, of Albany, New York, was found dead from a s...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces being cut from line of succession

UK Prime Minister will consider historic change in law to remove eighth in line to throne.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Toronto cop at centre of corruption probe lists GTA house for sale

The home of the Toronto police constable described as the “genesis” of a months-long corruption probe was listed for sale this week while the officer remains behind bars.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Mayors pushing for guaranteed income programs decry the dismantling of federal aid programs

The Mayors for a Guaranteed Income coalition decried the dismantling of federal aid programs in a news release published on Tuesday."At a time when key federal aid programs are being dismantled, state leaders are picking up the slack and bolstering economic stability for residents," founder of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Michael D. Tubbs said.President Donald Trump has cut federal programs and seeks to dismantle the Department of Education. The Trump administration froze more than $10 billion...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

'Impossible to describe:' Importer who challenged Trump tariffs hails Supreme Court win

Victor Owen Schwartz never imagined he would one day find himself challenging a president in the highest court in the land. But after President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs threatened the survival of his wine importing business, Schwartz became a plaintiff in a case that would ultimately reach the Supreme Court and prevail.With wines and spirits arriving from 16 countries across five continents, nearly every corner of Schwartz’s supply chain was touched by the new tariffs.On Friday, the natio...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

NPR editor scolds colleague's ’inappropriate remark’ comparing masked Nancy Guthrie suspect to ICE agents

NPR public editor Kelly McBride addressed Thursday what she described was an "inappropriate remark" an NPR host made comparing the appearance of the potential suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie to an ICE agent.Last week, NPR's "Morning Edition" co-host Steve Inskeep conducted an interview with a former FBI profiler to discuss the released doorbell camera footage of a masked individual who authorities suspect was involved in Guthrie's disappearance from her Tuscon, Ariz., home Feb. 1."...

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

Trump Says He’ll Impose New 10% Global Tariff After SCOTUS Defeat

The president insisted he'll find other ways to make the tariffs that have rocked the tech industry happen.

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

Government Docs Reveal New Details About Tesla and Waymo Robotaxis’ Human Babysitters

Self-driving-vehicle companies are revealing new details about their safety-critical “remote assistance” programs—but questions remain.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

US to unveil platform aiming to bypass internet censorship in China, Iran and beyond

FIRST ON FOX: The State Department has finalized a new privacy-preserving app intended to give users worldwide access to what officials describe as the same uncensored internet available to Americans, even in countries with strict online repression such as China and Iran and as Europe enacts tighter content oversight. The platform, Freedom.gov, will roll out "in the coming weeks," Fox News Digital has learned. It will operate as a one-click desktop and mobile application compatible with iOS and ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Gordie Howe bridge will cut deep into truck traffic at competing Ambassador Bridge, U.S. report says

The opening of the new Gordie Howe bridge is widely expected to change the way billions of dollars worth of goods and millions of travelers cross between Canada and the U.S. But a recent U.S. government analysis puts a number on just how significant the traffic impact could be at the busiest international trade corridor in North America.

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago
World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Aging expert reveals 3 daily habits to protect independence in your golden years

"If you're not sleeping, everything else tends to fall apart."→ Dr. Mary Claire Haver, certified menopause specialist and founder of The 'Pause Life, on making simple lifestyle changes for a longer life→ Food pyramid backlash: Low-fat era may have fueled obesity, says doctor→ Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health→ Your bedroom temperature could be putting your heart in serious danger→ State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection→ Hundreds of wild b...

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

Xbox head Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft

Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft Gaming, is retiring, Satya Nadella has announced. Asha Sharma, the President of Microsoft's CoreAI division is taking over Spencer's role, while Sarah Bond, the current President of Xbox, is resigning."I am long on gaming and its role at the center of our consumer ambition, and as we look ahead, I’m excited to share that Asha Sharma will become Executive Vice President and CEO, Microsoft Gaming, reporting to me," Nadella says. "Over the last two years at Microsoft,...

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The Galaxy S26 and other devices that might launch on February 25

Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company has announced its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year will take place on February 25, where it is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official invites have been shared, but actual information on what devices are arriving then is still not completely confirmed. But as usual, we know a lot about what’s expected at Unpac...

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

Disney Didn’t Want Tony Gilroy to Say ‘Fascism’ While Promoting ‘Andor’

A new interview with the 'Star Wars' series creator digs deep into its political parallels.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

RFK Jr defends Trump move to protect pesticide he tied to ‘chronic disease epidemic’

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently defended a move by President Donald Trump to protect and boost the production of a precursor chemical for pesticides, which just two years ago RFK Jr. said was a major contributor to "America's chronic disease epidemic," and if elected he would "ban" it. Citing national defense imperatives, Trump passed an executive order earlier this week to protect a precursor element used in the production of an herbicide known as glypho...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

State fire marshal misses deadline for apartment building safety report, angering housing advocates

State Fire Marshall blows deadline for apartment building safety report, angering housing advocates

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

Nintendo Virtual Boy for Switch 2 Review: An Incredible Recreation of a Terrible Console

You'll enjoy Nintendo's $100 Virtual Boy if you enjoy digging through gaming history.

Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago

They Bet Against Trump’s Tariffs. Now They Stand to Make Millions

After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, investment firms are in line for a whopping return on a niche trade.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

US skier’s quest for Olympic gold comes to a crushing halt after terrifying crash

Nick Goepper risked it all on his final Olympic run.The 35-year-old American skier was in the bronze medal spot when he began his last run in the men’s halfpipe freestyle skiing competition Friday in Milan with a chance at the gold medal, but it ended in a crushing blow on his final trick.Goepper landed everything successfully until his fifth and final jump, when he didn’t get enough height on his leap and landed hard on the halfpipe ledge.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM He la...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS sparks urgent focus on rapid decline

Eric Dane’s death has sparked conversations about the speed and severity of ALS.Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, the progressive illness — officially called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — is debilitating and fatal. While only about 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year, the average life expectancy is just two to five years, according to the ALS Association.Dane, who most famously starred as Dr. Mark "McSteamy" Sloan on ABC's "Grey’s Anatomy," announced his diagnosis in April 2025,...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Ontario allows early-morning alcohol sales for gold medal hockey game

Ontario will allow bars and restaurants across the province to start selling alcohol as of 6 a.m. ET on Sunday as the Canadian men’s hockey team competes for a gold medal at the Olympics.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

US skier Alex Ferreira wins gold medal in men's free ski halfpipe to end Olympic career

American Alex Ferreira took home a gold medal in the Olympic freestyle skiing men’s free ski halfpipe on Friday at the Livigno Snow Park. Ferreira, 31, scored a 93.75 on his final run and narrowly edged out Estonia’s Henry Sildaru, who scored a 93.00, to secure the top spot on the podium for the first time in his career. Canada’s Brendan Mackay earned a bronze medal, scoring a 91.00 in his final run to knock American Nick Goepper off the podium. Ferreira won a silver in this event in the 2018 Py...

eco - Wolf Street - 9 hours ago

Hot Inflation and Plunge in Federal Government Spending Slam Real GDP. But Trade Deficit Least Bad in 2 Years

Domestic private demand, without government and trade, rose by 2.4% adjusted for inflation.

Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago

Our Reviewers’ Top TV Pick for Gamers Is at Its Lowest Price in Months

This Samsung OLED comes loaded with features specifically for gamers.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Omar calls GOP probe into husband’s $30M business surge a ‘political stunt’ as records deadline passes

The office of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Friday called a GOP-led investigation into her family's finances a "stunt," one day after a House deadline for her husband to turn over records tied to his companies’ rapid growth.The House Oversight Committee had set Feb. 19 as a deadline for Tim Mynett, Omar’s husband, to provide information about the sudden success of two of his companies to the House Oversight Committee."This is all a political stunt. These sham accusations were referred to the Ethi...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Trump gives Iran 10-day ultimatum, but experts signal talks may be buying time for strike

President Trump said in June he would decide "within the next two weeks" whether to strike Iran. He made the decision two days later.On Thursday, he gave Tehran another clock, saying the Islamic Republic has 10 to 15 days to come to the negotiating table or face consequences.The compressed timeline now sits at the center of a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy. But with Trump, deadlines can serve as both warning and weapon.Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran, to...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

JOHN YOO: Supreme Court tariff ruling should end complaints that justices favor Trump

The Supreme Court just struck down President Donald Trump’s worldwide tariffs. Contrary to immediate takes on the opinion, Learning Resources v. Trump does not mark a permanent reduction in presidential power. If he chooses, Trump could restore many of his tariffs over the next year under different laws. But Learning Resources should put to bed the left’s attacks on the court and the Constitution, while also highlighting the need for cooperation between the president and Congress in managing for...

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Last Striking N.Y.C. Nurses Reach Tentative Deal With Hospital

The agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Hospital must still be ratified by rank-and-file members.

Tech - Universe Today - 9 hours ago

NASA's Techno-Wizardry Grants The Perseverance Rover Greater Autonomy

When the Perseverance rover was sent to Mars, it was largely dedicated to astrobiology. It's driving around an ancient paleolake, Jezero Crater, looking for evidence of past life. But the rover mission is also a testbed for greater autonomous operations. Now, NASA has given the inquisitive rover a way to better navigate the Martian surface with less human intervention.

Tech - Gizmodo - 9 hours ago

Read ‘Claymore,’ Manga’s Best-Kept Dark Fantasy Secret

A PSA to experience Norihiro Yagi’s gatekept series before the live‑action adaptation breaches containment and has its fandom sweating.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Donald Trump vows to hit world with new 10% tariffs despite US Supreme Court ruling

Trump said he was 'ashamed of certain members' of the Supreme Court following its ruling.

Tech - Universe Today - 9 hours ago

Researchers Examine How We Could Achieve Sustainable Water Systems for Space

If humans want to live in space, whether on spacecraft or the surface of Mars, one of the first problems to solve is that of water for drinking, hygiene, and life-sustaining plants. Even bringing water to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth orbit costs on the order of tens of thousands of dollars. Thus, finding efficient, durable, and trustworthy ways to source and reuse water in space is a clear necessity for long-term habitation there.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

LAFD tried to protect Bass from 'reputational harm' stemming from after-action report

Shortly before releasing an after-action report on the Palisades fire, the Los Angeles Fire Department issued a confidential memo detailing plans to protect Mayor Karen Bass and others from "reputational harm" in connection with the city's handling of the catastrophic blaze, records obtained by The Times show.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Confidential memo reveals how LAFD tried shielding Mayor Bass from fire fallout

The LAFD issued a confidential memo detailing plans to protect Mayor Karen Bass and others from 'reputational harm' in connection with the city's handling of the Palisades fire, records show.