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Regional - CBC NEWS - 47 minutes ago
Tech - Engadget - 49 minutes ago

Google Play used AI to help block 1.75 million bad apps in 2025

Google has announced that with the help of AI, it blocked 1.75 million apps that violated its policies in 2025, significantly down from 2.36 million in 2024. The lower numbers this year, it said, are because its "AI-powered, multi-layer protections" are deterring bad actors from even trying to publish bad apps. Google said it now runs more than 10,000 safety checks on every app and continues to recheck them after they're published. Its use of the latest generative AI models helps human reviewers...

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Best Coffee Grinders For Espresso and Drip, Machine-Tested (2026)

We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

A Once Prominent American Statesman Faces Fallout From the Epstein Files

George Mitchell, a former Senate majority leader credited with bringing peace to Northern Ireland, is under renewed scrutiny over his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

A NYC Chinese Restaurant’s Lunar New Year T-Shirts Are a Coveted Collector’s Item

A New York restaurant’s Lunar New Year merchandise has become a coveted collector’s item.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Should Child Welfare Be Called Over School Absences?

Teachers are required to report cases of possible “educational neglect” to child protective services, but there is a growing movement to change that policy.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Leading US Research Lab Appears to Be Squeezing Out Foreign Scientists

House Democrats are demanding answers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and urging it to halt rumored changes they say could undermine its mission.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing

The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Carney government shifts advertising budget to more patriotic messaging

The federal government reallocated its advertising spending budget after Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet was sworn in last year, recently disclosed figures show, shifting its priorities to patriotic and economic messages and purchasing pricey television airtime during major sporting events like the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Doctors Without Borders pulling out of key Gaza hospital after sighting gunmen

After 20 months of activity in the Gaza Strip, Doctors Without Borders says it's scaling down operations at Nasser Medical Complex after staff reported seeing armed gunmen in the courtyard of the hospital.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

How To Make a Killing hacks at a familiar family tree and leaves a body at every branch

John Patton Ford-directed How To Make a Killing is far from perfect. But the updated, and intentionally depressing, commentary on hustle culture and personal advancement more than warrants a revisit to this often-adapted story.

Tech - Universe Today - 2 hours ago

Searching Out Missing Links in Galaxy Evolution

How do galaxies evolve? When did they start forming? Those are questions astronomers and cosmologists are working to answer. The standard path includes early bright starforming activity, a middle age, and then a quiescent old age where they stop making stars. That changes if the galaxy happens to collide with another one, because that spurs new bouts of starbirth. It's been this way since stars and galaxies first began forming, slightly less than a billion years after the Big Bang.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2026

Getting a solid Android phone doesn’t necessitate spending a small fortune. The best budget models strike a great balance between price and performance, giving you smooth everyday use without cutting too many corners. Whether you’re scrolling social media, streaming your favorite shows or snapping photos of a night out, there’s an affordable Android phone that can handle it all.Cheaper phones have come a long way in recent years. Many now feature bright, fast displays, reliable cameras and batte...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

6 Weeks Later, These Nurses Are Still on Strike. But They’re Frustrated.

While workers at four other New York hospitals voted to end their walkout, nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia remain on the picket line.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

He Was a Climate Activist. One Day, the F.B.I. Came Knocking.

As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

6 mothers who 'cherished time together' among victims in avalanche near Lake Tahoe

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. "Ou...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Woman charged with animal abandonment after leaving dog tied at JetBlue counter at Las Vegas airport

A woman was arrested at a Las Vegas airport after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and walking away, police said.The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after receiving reports that a dog had been tied to a metal carry-on baggage sizer and left behind at the airport's JetBlue ticket counter.The woman was arrested on charges of animal abandonment and resisting arrest.Footage released by the ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths dies after 17-storey fall in Thailand

Police have not ruled out foul play in the death of Quentin Griffiths.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Hugh Hefner’s widow Crystal Hefner calls for investigation into Playboy founder’s foundation

Crystal Hefner says the foundation holds about 3000 of her late husband's diaries.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

HandR Block Coupons and Deals: $50 Off Tax Prep in 2026

When you visit your local HandR Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

From Charles I to Princess Anne: The royals who fell foul of the law

Princess Anne was fined and given a criminal record over her dog Dotty in 2002.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Judge tosses lawsuit from ex-NYPD commissioner accusing department of 'systemic corruption'

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former interim New York City police commissioner who accused the police department under former Mayor Eric Adams and his top deputies of "systemic corruption" and alleged the agency was operating as a "criminal enterprise."Thomas Donlon, a longtime FBI official appointed by Adams to stabilize the police department marred by scandals, filed the racketeering lawsuit filed in July.But Donlon said he witnessed "systemic corruption and criminal conduct...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Worst-Case Climate Scenario Would Irreversibly Damage Antarctica, Scientists Warn

A new study lays out the best- and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica. Which one becomes reality is entirely up to us.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

X-files? Donald Trump says he’s ordering release of data on UFOs and aliens

Trump ordered agencies to locate and release UFO and alien files.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Olympian Eileen Gu says she feels like a 'punching bag' amid backlash for competing with China over US

American-born Team China skier Eileen Gu responded to the global criticism she has received during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Her decision to compete for China despite being born in the U.S. has made her a target for Americans and others across the world, with Vice President JD Vance chiming in by saying he hopes athletes born here would "want to compete with the United States of America."Gu was asked if she currently feels "like a bit of a punching bag for a certain strand of American p...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Skiers killed in California avalanche were close friends, experienced backcountry skiers

Six women killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together, their families said in a statement Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

NASA successfully completes second launch rehearsal of rocket, clearing path for March launch to the Moon

NASA is ready to go to the moon. The space agency conducted a successful rehearsal of launch events for the upcoming Artemis II moon mission that will include Canadian Space Agency Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Victor Glover. 

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Trump claims he'll order agencies to begin releasing records on aliens, UFOs

U.S. President Donald Trump said ‌on Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects, citing what he described as strong public interest in the issue.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Organized South American crime group burglarizes over 60 high-end Houston-area homes targeting designer goods

More than 60 high-end homes across the Houston area have been hit in a sweeping burglary spree tied to a South American theft ring using signal jammers and counter-surveillance tactics to evade detection, West University Place Police Chief Gary Ratliff confirmed to Fox News Digital.The organized crime network, known as the South American Theft Group (SATG), has been linked to numerous break-ins in West University Place, surrounding counties and across the country, authorities said.Residents pack...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, who went on to be an advocate for ALS awareness, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria and who later in life became advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Grandmother urges voters to abandon party loyalty after defending Trump at Black History Month event

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 celebratio...

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties to CBP Agents Sparked a DOJ Probe

Documents say customs officers in the US Virgin Islands had friendly relationships with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, showing how the infamous sex offender tried to cultivate allies.

Tech - Universe Today - 7 hours ago

Why Cosmic ‘Dark Matter’ Is Living On Borrowed Time

A plethora of newly discovered baryonic (or normal) dark matter signals the first step toward the end of dark matter theory. Or so say the authors of a new paper just accepted by the journal Physical Review D.

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

12 Steps and Cups of Coffee: Sobriety Has Its Moment Onstage

Plays about addiction are filling Manhattan stages this month, depicting very different places on the recovery spectrum, from harrowing to serene.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

University of Texas System to restrict teaching 'unnecessarily controversial subjects'

The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents on Thursday approved a rule requiring its universities to allow students to graduate without studying "unnecessarily controversial subjects."The rule, approved unanimously, also states that faculty must include the topics they plan to teach in their syllabi and follow that plan throughout the course, according to The Texas Tribune. When courses include controversial subject matter, instructors are directed to take a "broad and balanced approach" ...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Iran rebuilding nuclear program despite Trump talks, opposition figure claims

Iran is rebuilding nuclear sites damaged in previous U.S. strikes and "preparing for war," despite engaging in talks with the Trump administration, according to a prominent Iranian opposition figure.Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), said newly released satellite images also prove the regime has accelerated its efforts to restore its "$2 trillion" uranium enrichment capabilities."The regime has clearly stepped up eff...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office: A look back at his life in photos

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.The former prince's arrest comes after years of public scrutiny due to his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein, and the allegations from Virginia Giuffre that she was forced to have multiple sexual encounters with the former prince after being sex-trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as a minor. Andrew has denied all allegations against him.He stepped back from his royal duties in 2020 a...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

After a Super Bowl sex trafficking crackdown, NorCal authorities gear up for the World Cup

Santa Clara County law enforcement is preparing to combat sex trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Super Bowl crackdown netted dozens of traffickers and victims.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Donald Trump: Barack Obama should not have said aliens are real, that’s classified

Obama later said he saw no evidence of contact during his presidency.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

California restaurant's service fee sparks anger, threats as it highlights tipping's racist past

Burdell, an upscale restaurant serving nostalgic soul food, is the latest to be caught in contentious online debates about the U.S. tip culture.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Death toll in Gaza far higher in first 15 months of war than reported, new peer-reviewed study says

More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of Israel's military assault on Gaza, a figure far higher than the 49,000 deaths Gazan health officials ‌announced for that period, according to a new study by The Lancet Global Health medical journal.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A single bullet discovered in an overhead bin on a United Airlines Boeing 737 at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) caused a significant security delay.The incident occurred Feb. 17 on a flight bound for Miami. The plane was declared a crime scene, and was searched and cleared by authorities before departing after a nearly three-hour delay."On Tuesday, United Flight 1511 underwent a security sweep after a bullet was discovered in an overhead bin prior to the flight’s departure," United A...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thief

Police say the stolen artefacts were worth about 2m baht, or $107,000.

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Why Irvine police are sounding the alarm on 'senior assassin,' a popular high school tradition

The game "senior assassin," in which high school students shoot one another with water guns, can be risky if the water guns look real, police said.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

'America's Next Top Model' contestants lobby California for better reality TV protection after new docuseries

Former "America's Next Top Model" contestants are lobbying the California government for better protections for reality TV contestants after the release of a controversial documentary on the long-running series.Former "ANTM" finalist Jeana Turner posted a video to her Instagram account revealing that she, Brittany Hatch, Sarah VonderHaar, Giselle Samson and Sarah Hartshorne met with members of the California state legislature to lobby for stronger protections for reality TV contestants like them...

Tech - Universe Today - 9 hours ago

Report Blames NASA and Boeing for Botched Starliner Flight Test

Nearly two years after Boeing’s botched Starliner mission to the International Space Station, NASA put the mishap in the same category as the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters and said the spacecraft wouldn’t carry another crew until dozens of corrective actions are taken.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces fall referendum on immigration, constitutional questions

Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Documents show Epstein received pitch for properties housing Pentagon, FBI tenants after 2008 conviction

A 2016 email exchange reveals Jeffrey Epstein received a high-dollar real estate proposal involving buildings leased by the Pentagon, with the broader portfolio featuring federal tenants including the FBI and U.S. courthouses, placing the disgraced financier in discussions tied to key pillars of the government.The proposal came years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution of minors in June 2008, serving 18 months in jail and becoming a convicted sex offender.Records show David S...

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Mothers, adventurers: 6 victims of Tahoe avalanche are ID'd by families 'devastated beyond words'

The women who were caught in the deadly avalanche Tuesday north of Lake Tahoe were a close group of friends, all mothers, who loved to spend time in the mountains.

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Mothers, adventurers, sisters: What we know about the victims of the Sierra avalanche disaster

Many of the women who were caught in the deadly avalanche Tuesday north of Lake Tahoe were among a close group of friends who loved to spend time in the mountains.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says

Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease, Canada's Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Buttigieg, Newsom, AOC top three in new 2028 poll in key presidential primary state

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tops the list of potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in a new poll conducted in New Hampshire, which has traditionally held the first primary in the race for the White House for over a century.Twenty percent of Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire said they would vote for Buttigieg if the 2028 presidential nomination contest was held today. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New Y...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

MAGA aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire

Regina Santos-Aviles died in September after setting herself alight.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire

Regina Santos-Aviles died in September after setting herself alight.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Former NFL QB Brian Hoyer says brother left widowed with four daughters after sudden death

Former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer and his family are mourning a loved one who died "suddenly and unexpectedly."In a social media post, Hoyer revealed his sister-in-law, Carissa, died last Friday. She was 36. Details about Carissa's death were not immediately made public."It is with a heavy heart that I write this," Hoyer captioned an Instagram post. Carissa is survived by Brian's brother, Brett Hoyer, and their four young daughters."In an instant, he became a widowed father to four daughters un...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Iran covertly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait of Hormuz, expert says

Iran repositioned strike drones and other military assets under the cover of joint drills with Russia in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, a defense expert claimed.In what he described as a "calculated escalation" amid rising tensions with the U.S., Cameron Chell said Iran’s latest move also followed reports of sightings of U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with precision strike capabilities in the region."The Russian drills would cover for the Iranian forces to move their drones into strike position," Chell...

Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago

A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon

The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

College student dies in tragic ski accident at Wisconsin resort, marking second death within a month

A 20-year-old college student died in an apparent ski accident in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, earlier this month, the second fatal incident reported at the resort in a matter of weeks.Alexandra "Ally" Blattner reportedly crashed into a tree at Granite Peak Ski Resort Feb. 5, according to local outlet The Wausonian. She was found dead with a broken neck, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office told WLUK.Blattner, a Neenah resident and sophomore at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, died "in an instan...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Red-state auditor's report flags Democratic gov's 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures

Kentucky’s Republican auditor Allison Ball spoke to Fox News Digital this week about a report she put out flagging concerns about lavish spending in the state's executive branch headed up by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who is widely believed to have presidential ambitions down the road.Ball issued a report earlier this month outlining spending by the executive branch in fiscal year 2025 entered into the state’s system and flagging issues she believes demonstrate extravagant spending of tax dol...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Red state auditor's report flags Democratic governor's 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures

Kentucky’s Republican auditor Allison Ball spoke to Fox News Digital this week about a report she put out flagging concerns about lavish spending in the state's executive branch headed up by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who is widely believed to have presidential ambitions down the road.Ball issued a report earlier this month outlining spending by the executive branch in fiscal year 2025 entered into the state’s system and flagging issues she believes demonstrate extravagant spending of tax dol...

Tech - Gizmodo - 10 hours ago

New Research Shows AI Agents Are Running Wild Online, With Few Guardrails in Place

And this research was conducted before OpenClaw unleashed a monster.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit keynote address amid Epstein files scrutiny

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates pulled out of a keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after weeks of scrutiny over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Hours before Gates was scheduled to speak on Thursday, Gates' organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, released a statement informing the India AI Impact Summit that he would be pulling his address."After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be d...

Regional - New York Times - 10 hours ago

Bard College Opens Review of Its President’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The move comes after a trove of documents released by the Justice Department showed Leon Botstein had a relationship that was closer than previously known with the convicted sex offender.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Trump's NIH director isn't the only one wearing multiple hats during the president's second term

The Trump administration has repeatedly assigned additional job roles to Cabinet members and other officials and one of his top health officials is the latest to begin pulling double-duty for the president. On Wednesday, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya became the latest Trump official assigned an additional role. The NIH chief and staunch COVID contrarian will temporarily run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until a new permanent director is appo...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Trump's NIH director isn't the only official wearing multiple hats during the president's second term

The Trump administration has repeatedly assigned additional job roles to Cabinet members and other officials, and one of his top health officials is the latest to begin pulling double duty for the president. On Wednesday, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya became the latest Trump official assigned an additional role. The NIH chief and staunch COVID contrarian will temporarily run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until a new permanent director is app...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Hilary Knight makes Olympic history with dramatic game-tying goal that sparked Team USA gold

Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight’s massive third-period goal that sent the gold medal game against Canada to overtime had historic implications Thursday night in Milan.Knight became the greatest women’s hockey scorer in Olympic history when she tipped home Julia Edwards’ shot at the blue line with just 2:04 left on the clock while the U.S. had an empty net, to tie the gold medal game at one goal apiece. Finally, Team USA was able to erase the shutout against Canada, and it ultimatel...

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Caltech astrophysicist fatally shot on porch in Antelope Valley; suspect charged with murder

An accomplished CalTech astrophysicist with more than four decades of research contributions in galactic astronomy and the study of distant planets was fatally shot in the Antelope Valley.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Caltech astrophysicist fatally shot on porch of his rural SoCal home, where he studied the stars

An accomplished CalTech astrophysicist with more than four decades of research contributions in galactic astronomy and the study of distant planets was fatally shot in the Antelope Valley.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

CBS News chief Bari Weiss backs out of UCLA lecture due to security concerns

CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pulled out of a speaking engagement at UCLA due to security concerns."We always follow our security team’s guidance. This situation is no different," a CBS News spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Weiss was slated to speak at the annual Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations. The lecture honors the memory of slain Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and beheaded by Pakistani jihadist terrorists in 2002....

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Repeat offender labeled 'danger to the community' walks free after Biden autopen clemency

A repeat offender once described by federal prosecutors as a "danger to the community" was set to be released Thursday after receiving a sentence commutation signed with an autopen in the final days of former President Joe Biden’s administration.Oscar Freemond Fowler III had been serving a 12-year, six-month federal sentence after pleading guilty in 2024 to being a felon in possession of a gun and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Federal prosecutors urged the court to impose at leas...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Texas judge declares yogurt shop murder suspects innocent after 34 years

A Texas judge formally declared four men innocent Thursday in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders, closing a decades-long legal nightmare that nearly sent one to execution and left families branded as killers for years.District Judge Dayna Blazey delivered the ruling before a packed courtroom, closing a dark chapter for the men, their families and a city long haunted by the brutality of the crime."You are innocent," Blazey said.She called the order "an obligation to the rule of law and the oblig...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

UK police hold ex-Prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe

King Charles III vowed 'the law must take its course' in a rare personal statement.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Ben Sasse opens up about faith, terminal cancer diagnosis in emotional interview

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska spoke candidly about his faith and confronting death during an emotional interview published Wednesday. "Once we got diagnosed, we knew that the probability of a relatively near-term death is pretty high," Sasse said during a nearly hour-long conversation with Michael Horton and Dan Bryant, a former assistant attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice, published on Sola Media’s YouTube page. "And so, A, to live as Christ, to die is gain," Sasse said...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

NDP leadership candidates debate party's future, relations with provincial wings

Five NDP leadership candidates pitched their ideas for how to rebuild their party during what was a fairly agreeable final debate but some points of contention appeared around relations with provincial wings.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

New Democrats vying for party's top job square off in final leadership debate

Five NDP leadership candidates are set to take the stage in what will be the final debate before members decide who will land the party's top job.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

The secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The former duke was held in a standard custody cell and risk assessed.

Tech - Engadget - 11 hours ago

Apple inks deal for IMAX screenings of live Formula 1 races

Formula 1 has been receiving star treatment from Apple for awhile, and now the racing series will literally be getting even bigger. Apple is partnering with IMAX to show five races from the 2026 season. The Miami Grand Prix on May 3, the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, the British Grand Prix on July 5, the Italian Grand Prix on September 6 and the United States Grand Prix on October 25 will be aired live at select IMAX theaters in the US. Apple landed a five-year deal for the US broadcast rights to...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Youth advocates call on Ottawa to listen to them before tabling new online harms bill

Youth advocates are calling on the federal government to treat online safety as a human-rights issue, saying current systems are "not supporting them."

Tech - Engadget - 11 hours ago

Meta's metaverse is going mobile-first

Meta is formally sectioning off Horizon Worlds, the closest thing it has to a metaverse, from its Quest VR platform, according to a new blog post from Samantha Ryan, Meta's VP of Content, Reality Labs. While the decision runs counter to Meta's original plan to own an immersive virtual world that could serve as the future home for all online interaction, it fits with the recent cuts it made to its costly Reality Labs division, and Mark Zuckerberg's public commitment to focus the company on AI har...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants, vacates ruling on mass detention

A U.S. federal judge has thrown out an administrative board's decision endorsing the Trump administration's policy of subjecting thousands of people arrested during its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Cambodian PM says Thai forces occupying disputed land despite Trump-brokered ceasefire

FIRST ON FOX: Last year when President Donald Trump helped broker a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, he took a victory lap."Who else could say, 'I'm going to make a phone call and stop a war between two very powerful countries, Thailand and Cambodia?'" he said.Now, that agreement appears under strain, as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told Fox News Digital that Thai forces have pushed into long-held Cambodian territory beyond the line of dispute. Thai soldiers have sealed o...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

How world media reacted to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest

The former prince's arrest had headline writers reaching for the superlatives.

Tech - Wired - 11 hours ago

An FBI ‘Asset’ Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years

A staffer of the Incognito dark web market was secretly controlled by the FBI—and still allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed death.

Regional - New York Times - 12 hours ago

Ex-Police Commissioner’s Lawsuit Against New York City Is Dismissed

Thomas G. Donlon had claimed he was fired for exposing corruption within the Police Department and City Hall. He briefly served as interim commissioner under Mayor Eric Adams in 2024.

Tech - Universe Today - 12 hours ago

No Supernova Needed. This Star Collapsed Directly Into A Black Hole

Theory says that, under the right conditions, massive stars can collapse directly into black holes without exploding as supernovae. But observational evidence of the phenomenon has been hard to get. Now astronomers have found some sequestered in archival data.

Tech - Gizmodo - 12 hours ago

Watch Phil Lord and Chris Miller Get Shaken About for ‘Project Hail Mary’

The directors break down all 12 formats the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie will be released in, including 4DX.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

'Big Bang Theory' actor secretly pays medical bills for struggling families

Kunal Nayyar lives in a constant state of gratitude.The "Big Bang Theory" actor – who portrayed Raj Koothrappali throughout the sitcom's 12-season run – revealed a favorite pastime as he reflected on his own financial freedom."Money … has given me greater freedom and the greatest gift is the ability to give back, to change people’s lives," he said in a December interview with "The i Paper."KATEY SAGAL'S SON, ‘TELL ME LIES’ STAR JACKSON WHITE, PRAISES MOM FOR ‘GETTING HER S--- TOGETHER’In additio...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Massie faces backlash over Epstein demand, critics suggest he should 'seriously reconsider' Congress

President Donald Trump's top House GOP critic admitted in a recent interview that he once offered Republican leaders his vote in exchange for a public expression of gratitude for his role in forcing the disclosure of the federal government's Jeffrey Epstein files.It's a move that has drawn backlash from at least one of his fellow House Republicans and others in the right-wing sphere."Anyone who uses the victims of Epstein’s horrific sexual abuse to advance a political agenda or chase public reco...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Pastor speaks out on harrowing church invasion that sent congregants fleeing in terror

The lead pastor of a Minnesota church is recounting the chilling moment anti-ICE activists stormed a Sunday service, describing the harrowing invasion as an act of "malevolent darkness" meant to terrorize families.In January, a group of protesters interrupted a worship service at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, over claims the church was affiliated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.Cities Church Lead Pastor Jonathan Parnell described the protest as an "ambush" and said agita...

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Senate hopeful with deep Dem ties has paid family over $350K from his campaign coffers

FIRST ON FOX: Dan Osborn, a Nebraska "independent" Senate hopeful with deep ties to Democrats, has faced criticism for funneling a significant amount of campaign funds to his family members, including almost $250,000 to his wife and her political consulting firm. Across both his failed bid in 2024 and his current bid in the 2026 cycle, Osborn, his wife, daughter and sister-in-law have raked in north of $370,000, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings reviewed by Fox News Digital....

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Nancy Guthrie case: Ring's 'Neighbors' app becomes tool in search for missing 84-year-old, expert says

A cybersecurity expert said that the Ring ‘Neighbors’ app could be a valuable tool for investigators as they continue searching for missing Nancy Guthrie.Someone living in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood told Fox News she received an alert from her Ring Neighbors app on February 11 that went to a post stating that investigators were requesting video surveillance footage from two separate timeframes, which include January 11 between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, as well as January 31 between 9:30 p.m. and...

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Trump says Iran has 15 days to reach a deal or face 'unfortunate' outcome

Iran has a short window to agree to a deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said Thursday, before warning that the situation could soon shift if negotiations fail.The talks focus largely on curbing Tehran’s advancing nuclear program, which U.S. officials say has moved closer to weapons-grade enrichment.The U.S. and Israel also want Iran to give up its long-range ballistic missiles, stop supporting groups around the Middle East and stop using force against protesters inside Iran."We’re going...

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Virginia school suspends numerous students after anti-ICE walkout, organizers plan county-wide protest

More than 300 Virginia students have been suspended after staging a student-led anti-ICE walkout that spilled off campus and drew a police response Friday morning.Prince William County Public Schools confirmed to Fox News Digital 303 students have been suspended, as of Thursday afternoon.During the student-led walkout at Woodbridge High School, principal Heather Abney said students left the building to "express their views on an issue that is important to them." In a letter to parents, Abney exp...

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Virginia school suspends numerous students after anti-ICE walkout; organizers plan countywide protest

More than 300 Virginia students were suspended after staging a student-led anti-ICE walkout that spilled off campus and drew a police response Friday morning.Prince William County Public Schools confirmed to Fox News Digital 303 students had been suspended as of Thursday afternoon.During the student-led walkout at Woodbridge High School, Principal Heather Abney said students left the building to "express their views on an issue that is important to them." In a letter to parents, Abney explained ...

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American-born Team China skier Eileen Gu suffers brutal fall during Olympics

Olympic skiing star Eileen Gu suffered a gnarly fall during the women's halfpipe qualifier on Thursday. Gu's fall came on her first run when she clipped the lip of the halfpipe on the third trick, knocking her left ski off and sending her skittering to the bottom of the course.That set up a pressure-packed second attempt that she had to complete cleanly to stay in contention.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGu didn’t go conservative and laid down a run full of risky tricks, incl...

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US ski jumper Ben Loomis avoids Olympic mishap after being struck by leaf blower on mountain

United States ski jumper Ben Loomis luckily avoided what could’ve been a disaster at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Thursday after being struck by a leaf blower on his attempted jump. Loomis was a part of the Nordic combined team sprint on Thursday, where he was going down the track to attempt his big jump when he was struck by one of the leaf blowers on the side of the track. Workers at the Olympics are stationed alongside the track to blow off excess snow, ensuring that the participants have ...

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Christian teacher shot in Ohio home as husband calls 911, police deny arrest rumors: report

The husband of a Christian teacher who was shot and killed in her home while her children were asleep made the 911 call alerting authorities.According to police dispatch logs, obtained by News Center 7, authorities responded to reports of a burglary at Ashley and Caleb Flynn's Tipp City, Ohio home in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 16."Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open," the dispatcher said.  "There was apparently a...

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Christian teacher shot in Ohio home as husband calls 911; police deny arrest rumors: report

The husband of a Christian teacher who was shot and killed in her home while her children were asleep made the 911 call alerting authorities.According to police dispatch logs obtained by News Center 7, authorities responded to reports of a burglary at Ashley and Caleb Flynn's Tipp City, Ohio, home in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 16."Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open," the dispatcher said. "There was apparently a ...

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Christian mom, teacher shot in Ohio home as newly released 911 log sheds light on frantic response: report

The husband of a Christian teacher who was shot and killed in her home while her children were asleep made the 911 call alerting authorities.According to police dispatch logs obtained by News Center 7, authorities responded to reports of a burglary at Ashley and Caleb Flynn's Tipp City, Ohio, home in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 16."Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open," the dispatcher said. "There was apparently a ...