GOP senator vows to block Trump's Fed chair pick unless Powell probe is dropped

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said he will oppose Trump’s next pick to chair the Federal Reserve until the administration ends its probe of the current one.Tillis, who hasn’t shied away from clashing with the Trump administration — and who won’t be pursuing re-election — announced he would block the confirmation of Kevin Warsh in a post to X on Friday morning."Kevin Warsh is a qualified nominee with a deep understanding of monetary policy," Tillis wrote. "However, the Department of Justice continues...

Accused US killer captured in Mexico after monthslong international manhunt for recycling bin murder

A man accused of killing a Florida man and leaving his body inside a recycling bin has been arrested and extradited from Mexico, ending a months-long international manhunt, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials announced.Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez, 32, was taken into custody by Mexican authorities on Jan. 27 and extradited to Miami, where homicide detectives arrested him the following day, the sheriff’s office said Thursday. Carballo Gonzalez's immigration status was not immediately shared. Fox N...

YouTube lets parents limit or block Shorts for teens

YouTube is rolling out new parental controls designed to give families more say over how much time teens spend scrolling through Shorts. Parents can now set daily time limits or block Shorts entirely, depending on what works best for their household. The update comes as concerns grow around endless scrolling and its impact on teens. YouTube says these tools are meant to support healthier viewing habits while still allowing young users to enjoy the platform in a more balanced way.Sign up for my F...

Trump confirms what Tulsi Gabbard was doing at Georgia election center

President Donald Trump indicated Thursday night that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was in Georgia this week for election security-related reasons.At the premiere of first lady Melania Trump's movie "MELANIA" at The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the president was asked what Gabbard was doing at an election center in Georgia.Gabbard was at an election facility in Fulton County where the FBI executed a search warrant on Wednesday.FBI ...

Don Lemon taken into custody for his involvement in livestreaming protest at Minnesota church

Former CNN host Don Lemon was taken into custody by authorities over his involvement in the protest at a Minnesota church.On Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on X, "At my direction, early this morning federal agents arrested Don Lemon, Trahern Jeen Crews, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lydell Lundy, in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota."Lemon was apprehended in Los Angeles while covering the Grammy Awards, according to his attorney, Abbe Lowell. "Do...

France Just Created Its Own Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom

Not only for them, but any other non-European videoconferencing software.

Second Hall of Fame voter explains choosing Robert Kraft over Bill Belichick

Another Pro Football Hall of Fame voter who didn’t check off Bill Belichick’s name for the Class of 2026 has come forward explaining his choice.He chose New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft over Belichick, too.FOX59/CBS4 Sports reporter Mike Chappell, who covered the Indianapolis Colts for over 40 years, was the second voter to come forward explaining his decision on why he didn’t vote for Belichick in a column posted this week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMKansas City St...

Trump aviation threats that would affect Bombardier, Gulfstream and others: what we know

President Donald Trump's latest grievance threatening to upend the deeply integrated economic ties between the U.S. and Canada involves business jets. Here's what we know so far

Get TurboTax Deluxe for 44 percent off before tax season

With the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the recent demise of Direct File, there isn't a free, government-provided alternative to TurboTax in 2026, and you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to file your paperwork. If you don't qualify for Free File, chances are you'll need to dish out cash for Intuit's software. And while we hate to suggest you give money to a company that has spent decades lo...

The latest 45W Anker Nano charger with smart display is $10 off right now

Anker rolled out a bunch of new chargers and other gear at CES 2026, including a cute one that's already on sale. The new Nano charger with smart display, which is an upgrade to the existing Nano charger in Anker's lineup, is on sale for $30 right now when you clip an on-page coupon on Amazon. That's $10 off the regular price. The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features "fun animations to keep things cheer...

69 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Coming Your Way in February

The shortest month is hardly light on new releases, with new titles from Matt Dinniman, Nnedi Okorafor, Edward Ashton, Stephen Graham Jones, and many more.

Budweiser unveils patriotic new Super Bowl ad honoring 'deep-rooted American heritage'

Budweiser recently unveiled its patriotic, Americana-themed ad for this year's Super Bowl — with the company once again part of the big game's advertising lineup. This year's "American Icons" commercial commemorates Budweiser's 150th anniversary, according to a news release.The ad follows a Clydesdale foal that forms a friendship with a young bird. It's a bond that grows between the two over time as Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic "Free Bird" plays."One day, the bird perches on the Clydesdale's back, fl...

Blake Lively's private voice message to Justin Baldoni emerges as legal fight escalates

An audio message that Blake Lively sent to Justin Baldoni was released in the ongoing legal back-and-forth between the "It Ends With Us" co-stars, offering an intimate glimpse into their professional and personal dynamic before everything fell apart.Lively and Baldoni have been locked in a heated battle over what allegedly went down on the set of the drama in 2023. Months after filming wrapped, Lively accused her co-star of sexual harassment, claiming there were multiple uncomfortable encounters...

Virginia mom, former teacher pulls child from public schools amid left-wing curriculum push

A Virginia mom and former public school teacher told Fox News Digital that she is relieved to have her child in private school after a lawmaker introduced a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) curriculum into the legislature."I saw the decline starting in 2009 in the public school system," Debra Tisler, a former public school teacher, told Fox News Digital.Tisler, a mother of four, decided not to enroll her youngest child in public school, opting for a private school instead. After watching pu...

Virginia lawmakers unleash on VCU nurse fired over 'healthcare terrorism' encouraging harming ICE agents

Two Virginia legislators insist that a now-fired Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health nurse who encouraged others to harm ICE agents should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."Firing her for what is basically calling for healthcare terrorism is sort of the easy thing, and I'm glad VCU did that, and I'm glad that they did it quickly," State Sen. Glen Sturtevant, R-Chesterfield, told Fox News Digital on Thursday. "Secondarily, we need to know what the law enforcement investiga...

Samsung S90F QD-OLED TV Review: Refined From Any Angle

With impeccable accuracy and poise, Samsung’s midrange OLED dazzles on the little things.

iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know so far, including the leaked design

Apple has yet to announce a foldable iPhone, but after years of speculation, the outlines of what’s often referred to as the iPhone Fold are starting to come into focus. Multiple analysts and leakers now agree that Apple is targeting a late-2026 launch window for its first foldable phone, positioning it as a premium flagship rather than a niche experiment.As with all pre-launch Apple products, nothing here is official. Plans can change, features can be dropped and timelines can slip. Still, rece...

Sony A7 V review: Awesome speed and photo quality

Sony A7 series camera launches are eagerly anticipated by camera lovers, as those models are typically a showcase for the company’s latest imaging tech. The new A7 V is a great example of that: it’s equipped with Sony's new 33-megapixel partially-stacked sensor the most advanced in any midrange full-frame mirrorless model. The A7 V’s resolution is higher than rivals like Panasonic’s S1 II and the Nikon Z6 III in this category while matching Canon’s R6 III. However, Sony trumps the latter with a ...

DeepSeek reportedly gets China's approval to buy NVIDIA's H200 AI chips

The Chinese government has given DeepSeek its approval to purchase NVIDIA’s H200 AI chips, according to Reuters. ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have also reportedly received permission from Beijing to buy a total of 400,000 H200 GPUs. Reuters says Chinese authorities are still finalizing the conditions they’re imposing on the companies to be able to proceed with their orders, so it may take a while before they’re able to receive their shipments. In addition, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang told reporter...

‘Targets on their back’: Trading card shops, collectors face rising thefts

Trading card shops like ShoeBox Games and Cafe in Calgary are being targeted for thefts, as Pokemon trading cards have skyrocketed in value over recent years.

Israel says Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt will reopen on Sunday

Israel will reopen the Rafah border crossing on Sunday for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt, the Israeli government agency that co-ordinates civilian policy in Gaza, COGAT, said on Friday.

Rob Gronkowski praises Patriots turnaround, says Titans firing Mike Vrabel was franchise-altering

This time last year, the New England Patriots found themselves in the midst of a controversy.The team had fired Jerod Mayo, practically handpicked by Bill Belichick to replace him, after just one season, albeit a 4-13 campaign.Former Patriots called out the team for not giving Mayo a fair shot, but after replacing Mayo with Mike Vrabel, all is forgiven.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In Vrabel's first season in New England, the Patriots are back in the Super Bowl, which they p...

'MELANIA' world premiere: President Trump, first lady, RFK Jr., Nicki Minaj and more light up red carpet

Leading political figures, celebrities and "cultural iconoclasts" known the world over walked the red carpet at the "MELANIA" world premiere at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening in front of the media and invited guests.First lady Melania Trump hosted the debut of her new film, which provides an up-close look at her life across 20 days before the inauguration of the 47th president as she and President Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House. Fox News Dig...

'MELANIA' world premiere: President Trump, first lady, RFK Jr, Nicki Minaj and more light up red carpet

Leading political figures, celebrities and "cultural iconoclasts" known the world over walked the red carpet at the "MELANIA" world premiere at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Thursday evening in front of the media and invited guests.First lady Melania Trump hosted the debut of her new film, which provides an up-close look at her life across 20 days before the inauguration of the 47th president as she and President Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House. Fox News Dig...

Federal judge backs away from threat to hold ICE leader in contempt

A federal judge in Minnesota has stepped back from his threat to hold acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons in contempt for allegedly violating court orders.Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz canceled a hearing that was set for Friday afternoon. The purpose of the hearing was for Lyons to explain the agency’s tactics amid the Trump administration's illegal immigration crackdown.The hearing was initially scheduled after ICE failed to comply with an order...

The Best Gadgets of January 2026

If new gadgets are your thing, then there's arguably not a more fruitful month than January.

Keychron Q16 HE 8K Review: A Ceramic Disappointment

Great keyboard technology inside a disappointing, conceptually flawed ceramic shell.

32-year-old woman found dead outside during winter storm, latest Kentucky death

The death toll from a powerful winter storm continued to rise Wednesday after Kentucky officials confirmed a 12th weather-related death in the state.The Fayette County Coroner’s Office said a 32-year-old woman, Jordyn Daws, was found dead in the front yard of a home in the 3700 block of Wargrave Walk in Lexington, according to WKYT.Daws was found just after 12:45 p.m., and her cause of death was determined to be hypothermia due to environmental exposure, per the outlet.Daws was found just steps ...

The Morning After: The Nex Playground channels the spirit of Xbox's Kinect

You might not have heard of the Nex Playground, but it’s a tiny gaming system built entirely around Kinect-like games. With its camera and computer vision processing, the $249 Nex Playground can track up to four players as effectively as Microsoft’s old Xbox motion tracker, according to Engadget’s Devindra Hardawar. NEXNEXThe hardware is cute and well-designed, there are plenty of games, and it works offline. The only issue is the ongoing subscription needed to access most games. Check out our f...

Trump announces his pick for next Federal Reserve chairman after Powell and more top headlines

1. Trump announces his pick for next Federal Reserve chairman2. Kristi Noem reveals her message for Minnesota leaders3. First lady premieres ‘Melania’ film at Kennedy Center eventBRACING FOR IMPACT – First state of emergency issued as nor'easter bomb cyclone takes aim at Carolinas. Continue reading …‘SERIOUS THREAT’ – Abbott issues disaster declaration as deadly parasite spreads north from Mexico. Continue reading …LEGAL LOOPHOLE – Luigi Mangione returns to court as judge weighs defense motion t...

Trump and GOP eye midterm convention cities in high-stakes bid to hold House, Senate

President Donald Trump likes the idea of holding the GOP's first ever midterm convention later this year in Nevada or Texas, people involved in the discussions tell Fox News Digital.But those sources say that the president's initial preferences don't mean that other cities are off the list of convention host city contenders.As Fox News Digital first reported, the Republican National Committee (RNC) last week took a big step toward holding the convention by approving a change to the party's rules...

Alex Pretti should have faced charges for spitting on agent before fatal shooting: former prosecutor

A former prosecutor said Alex Pretti was not charged after being seen on camera spitting at federal agents and damaging a government SUV days before he was killed because of the "environment" surrounding immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.The video, released by The News Movement, was reportedly recorded on Jan. 13 and shows Pretti spitting at federal agents and kicking the taillight of a federal SUV, which broke. Just 11 days later, on Jan. 24, Pretti was killed by a Border Patrol agent.Pret...

Ms Rachel faces backlash as social activism enters childhood education

For millions of American parents and grandparents, "Ms. Rachel" is not just a celebrity or social media influencer, but a daily presence in their living rooms. Her voice plays on TVs, tablets and phones during a child’s earliest years as part of her educational programming for toddlers.Her real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, the face behind the viral YouTube series "Songs for Littles." Over the past six years, Accurso has grown the brand from homemade videos into a multimillion-dollar children’...

Domhnall Gleeson Can Save Us in Delightful Sundance Film ‘The Incomer’

The 'Harry Potter' and 'Star Wars' star plays a man who has to evict two siblings living on a deserted island.

'High January’ fuels cannabis boom as experts flag some serious health dangers

The popularity of cannabis continues to rise in 2026, with statistics showing that around 15% of Americans are current users, and more than 22% have used it sometime in the past year.As more people cut out alcohol amid the Dry January trend, dispensaries have reported a surge in marijuana sales, leading to what some industry insiders and media outlets have dubbed "High January."While the drug has been touted for potential medical benefits — including pain relief, reduced anxiety and improved sle...

Democrats can run, but they can't hide: An immigration reckoning is next in 2028

The Reckoning That Awaits Democrats in 2028How Democrats’ fear of enforcing the law led us to this point.At 5:00 a.m. on a cold January morning, pounding on the front door jolted Johana Gutierrez and Salvador Alfaro awake as flashlights cut through their windows and voices shouted from outside. Inside, their children and relatives were asleep. Minutes later, armed men were standing in their living room.The children, still in their pajamas, were crying and shaking as agents searched the home room...

Viome Full Body Intelligence Test Review: Little Clarity, Pricey Supplements

Virtually every aspect of your health can be traced back to your microbiome. But some tests are better than others.

NAD+ Supplement 101: Possible Benefits and Precautions Explained (2026)

What is NAD+? Here’s how it works in your body, why it matters, and if supplementation is worth the hype.

HigherDose Red Light Hat Review: Scalp Savior (2026)

Turns out, red light isn’t just for your face. HigherDose’s Red Light Hat has given me the best hair and scalp I’ve had in years.

Trump admin labels Israel 'model US ally' ahead of major military aid talks

Last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth released the 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS), a Pentagon blueprint that elevates Israel as a "model ally" and translates President Trump’s national security doctrine into concrete military policy."Israel has long demonstrated that it is both willing and able to defend itself with critical but limited support from the United States. Israel is a model ally, and we have an opportunity now to further empower it to defend itself and promote our shared int...

Silicon Valley Tech Workers Are Campaigning to Get ICE Out of US Cities

Even as Big Tech CEOs curry favor with President Trump, Silicon Valley employees are calling on their bosses to use their influence to help stop his immigration policies.

Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee today

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, a long-awaited decision that could set up a showdown on whether the U.S. central bank preserves its independence from the White House and electoral politics.

Pete Buttigieg, other Democrats endorse Amy Klobuchar for Minnesota governor

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and several other Democratic figures have endorsed U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar in her bid for Minnesota governor.Klobuchar, who has represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate since early 2007, formally launched her gubernatorial campaign on Thursday."I’m thrilled to support my friend @AmyKlobuchar for governor of Minnesota. I’ve worked alongside her and seen firsthand how she shows up, listens, and takes action to get results for the people she serves. Mi...

FBI busts Latin Kings gang nationwide, nearly 50 arrested in sweeping crackdown

The FBI announced Friday nearly 50 members and associates of the violent Latin Kings street gang have been arrested following a sweeping, multi-state crackdown aimed at gang-related activity, drug trafficking and threats against law enforcement.Dubbed "Operation Broken Crown," the three-month initiative involved more than a dozen FBI field offices working with federal, state, local and tribal partners to curb the Latin Kings’ nationwide criminal operations, as the Trump administration continues ...

Fox News Digital's News Quiz: January 30, 2026

Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, in which former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick faces a major snub, and Virginia Commonwealth University fires an employee after ICE videos.Looking for another challenge?Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's dig at California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Beckham family feud in last week's News Quiz.Test your knowledge of airport architecture, Olympic outlooks and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.If you're looking ...

Luigi Mangione returns to court Friday as judge weighs defense motions to dismiss charges

Lawyers for accused assassin Luigi Mangione have continued to bolster their legal arguments to have the most serious charges against him thrown out — along with the potential death penalty.The 27-year-old returns to court Friday morning for a status conference, where the judge could signal how she intends to rule on motions to throw out two of the four federal charges he faces and whether prosecutors can use damning evidence seized from his backpack after his arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's....

Fox News Digital analysis: How Minneapolis agitator networks use insurgency tactics to hinder ICE

The anti-ICE mobilization that unfolded around the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last week mirrored the methods used to overthrow governments and spark bloody revolutions around the globe, according to a Fox News Digital analysis.Encrypted Signal chats, command-and-control centers, rapid-response propaganda and orchestrated tear-gas clashes with law enforcement have served to mobilize forces and manipulate public opinion in the ongoing conflict. Close analysis of guidelines distributed o...

Chinese cowboys worked ranches in the American West for decades: Archaeologists find new clues

Excavators working at a rugged eastern Oregon ranch recently uncovered evidence of Chinese immigrants working as cowboys — a role rarely associated with the American West.Researchers from multiple state departments and institutions joined forces over the summer to excavate Stewart Ranch, a remote historic site in eastern Oregon's Grant County.The excavation, first reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting, was a special collaboration with the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (S...

CCP-connected millionaire allegedly bankrolls Minneapolis agitator groups through dark money network

As agitators and federal law enforcement continue to clash in Minneapolis, the funding behind the groups fueling the anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unrest is beginning to come to light.One of the alleged financial backers of these agitators is a Chinese Communist Party advocate traced to a multitude of dark money organizations known to fuel far-left, CCP-influenced extremism in the U.S. and across the globe.Earlier this week, a Fox News Digital investigation found several or...

Michigan family says county seized home over tax bill they didn’t owe case now heads to the Supreme Court

A Michigan family says a minor tax dispute cost them their home, and now they are taking their property-rights fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.The estate of Scott Pung argues Isabella County, Mich., officials committed unconstitutional "home equity theft" by seizing a nearly $200,000 house to satisfy a debt that grew from a $1,600 tax dispute to $2,242 with interest and penalties."Somehow we lost the house. I still don't quite understand it," Tia Pung told Fox News Digital. "The taxe...

Texas isn’t just growing its economy is getting richer per resident

Everything’s bigger in Texas — including its economy. And it’s not just because more people are moving there.Strip out population growth and Texas is generating thousands of dollars more per resident than it did just three years ago.That kind of growth matters politically. It signals rising living standards, a stronger tax base and greater leverage to fund infrastructure, education and other priorities without raising taxes. Texas’ success story gives Republicans a clear example to argue that lo...

This state isn’t just growing its economy is getting richer per resident

Everything’s bigger in Texas — including its economy. And it’s not just because more people are moving there.Strip out population growth and Texas is generating thousands of dollars more per resident than it did just three years ago.That kind of growth matters politically. It signals rising living standards, a stronger tax base and greater leverage to fund infrastructure, education and other priorities without raising taxes. Texas’ success story gives Republicans a clear example to argue that lo...

The shelter said the pit bull was sweet. He mauled his new owner

Only later did Kristin Wright discover that Valerio was surrendered to the shelter after biting his previous owner's elderly mother in the face.

Law firm's contract hiked to nearly $7.5 million in L.A. homelessness case

The L.A. City Council agreed to pay law firm Gibson Dunn an additional $1.8 million for its ongoing work on a homelessness lawsuit it settled in 2022.

ICE finds targeting violent criminals increasingly fraught in backlash over indiscriminate sweeps

Expanded immigration enforcement tactics have left residents unable to distinguish between targeted criminal arrests and broad sweeps. And false statements by the administration about protesters and detainees has made them unwilling to listen when agents' say they are arresting violent offenders.

California waits for a star to emerge in the 2026 race for governor

For the first time in more than a quarter-century, there is no prominent candidate running to be elected governor. A dozen candidates are in the contest, but none has the charisma, wealth or name identification among voters compared with politicians in recent elections.

West Coast monarch butterfly populations hit historic low. This may be the 'new normal'

The latest count of western monarch butterfly populations is the third-lowest yet, after 2024 and 2020.

Microdosing for Depression Appears to Work About as Well as Drinking Coffee

For years, people from CEOs to novelists have taken tiny amounts of psychedelics to support well-being. New research shows that benefits for depression may be attributable to a placebo effect.

In a Shuttered Macy’s, You Can Feel the Pulse of Fulton Street

An artist has created an installation in the former department store in Downtown Brooklyn, using light patterns triggered by sounds.

The best power banks and portable chargers for every device in 2026

To find the best power bank out there, I tested more than 60 portable chargers and batteries from big brands like Anker, Belkin, UGreen and Mophie as well as from smaller players such as Biolite, Nimble and Satechi. I tested the batteries on a number of devices including iPhones, Galaxy phones, an iPad, a MacBook and even my ereader and a PlayStation controller. If you just want a brick that can charge anything, go for Anker’s 25kmAh Laptop Power bank. It has two built-in USB-C cables, a massive...

The most unique thing Trump could do with stolen money recovered from blue states

Several recent news stories inspired me to think of a way to help the neediest in our nation. Most especially those being ripped off in our "blue" states. The first story deals with the tens of billions of taxpayer dollars stolen by organized fraud rings in Minnesota, California, New York and in a number of other "blue" states. Some estimates range well over $100 billion. Literally, the equivalent of the Gross National Product of many nations of earth being stolen from the American people.The ne...

Big Tech's tobacco moment is here and the truth about harming kids is out

For over a decade, child victims and their parents have been denied the chance to get justice for the harms they have suffered from social media’s products–ranging from anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use disorders, suicide, sextortion, and, in the starkest cases, death. Starting this week, they will finally have their day in court. On Tuesday, the first bellwether trial against social media companies began in Los Angeles, serving as the initial test case for many more pending l...

Lukoil Gas Station Franchisees Caught in a Fight Between US and Russia

After the United States imposed sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil producers, the ripple effects wreaked havoc on business for local franchisees.

Why Trump sending Tom Homan to Minnesota is a stroke of absolute genius

Why Sending Tom Homan to Minnesota Is a Stroke of GeniusThis week, President Trump’s decision to deploy former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director and current Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota signals a deliberate and strategic approach to public safety — one grounded in accountability and a deep understanding of how law enforcement operates.Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the national immigration debate. Already in focus for widespread fraud, Minneapolis is ground zero...

Trump admin slams Dems’ ‘call 911 on ICE’ push as reckless, links policy to riots and violent arrests

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration fired back at local Democratic leadership in a Washington, D.C. suburb, that had called on residents to dial 911 to report sightings of ICE and federal immigration enforcement.On Tuesday, Arlington County Board of Supervisors chairman Matt de Ferranti, a Democrat from the Rock Spring neighborhood, had advised constituents that doing so would help local officials know of ICE’s presence and help "pursue Arlington County’s law enforcement mission: preventing viol...

'Mixed' results on N.B.'s targets, premier admits in state of province speech after first year in office

The government has hit 10 of its 15 short-term performance targets laid out by Premier Susan Holt, but has fallen back on one of the most top-of-mind objectives for New Brunswickers.

Think you're buying Canadian at the grocery store? That product may actually be from the U.S.

Damage, disruption and 2 deaths under investigation following Montreal power outage

After days without power in sub-zero temperatures, residents in Montreal’s west end are dealing with widespread property damage, as two deaths possibly linked to the outage are now under investigation.

He was a high school math whiz. Now he’s a Canadian crypto fugitive trying to hide from the world

Documents from extradition proceedings at the Belgrade Higher Court obtained by the fifth estate and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network provide an extraordinary glimpse into the lifestyle and whereabouts of a young Canadian man with an alleged $65 million US in cryptocurrency burning a hole in his pocket and multiple countries seeking his arrest.

I’ve Tested 1,000+ Sex Toys. These 8 Are What I Always Recommend

With close to two decades of experience, these are the sex toys I have no trouble recommending to most people.

So long, frozen juice from concentrate. The once-popular canned drink leaves shelves this year

Attention, lemonade stand vendors: You'll have to squeeze the fresh stuff this summer. Minute Maid is discontinuing its line of frozen juices as consumers turn to healthier beverages, and it was potentially the last company selling the concentrated cans in the Canadian market.

Fake passports, $65M US and an Interpol Red Notice: Canadian crypto fugitive vanishes after arrest in Serbia

Documents from extradition proceedings at the Belgrade Higher Court obtained by the fifth estate and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network provide an extraordinary glimpse into the lifestyle and whereabouts of a young Canadian man with an alleged $65 million US in cryptocurrency burning a hole in his pocket and multiple countries seeking his arrest.

'Minnetoba'? Some Minnesotans want to join Canada as tensions flare with Trump administration

A former Minnesota governor recently pitched a novel solution to the state’s clashes with the Trump administration: join Canada. He's not the first, nor only, one in the state looking north.

Why members of ICE will be in Italy for the Winter Olympics

A unit of ICE will be in Italy to work during the upcoming Winter Games. Yes, that ICE. Who exactly will be there and what will they be doing?

Systemd Creator Quits Microsoft to Form His Own Linux-focused Start Up

Based in Germany, the company is made up of open source veteran developers.

A Laser Ruler for Sharper Black Hole Images

Researchers at KAIST have developed a breakthrough technology that could dramatically improve our ability to image black holes and other distant objects. The team created an ultra precise reference signal system using optical frequency comb lasers to synchronise multiple radio telescopes with unprecedented accuracy. This laser based approach solves long standing problems with phase calibration that have plagued traditional electronic methods, particularly at higher observation frequencies.

Lockdown as police respond to suspected murder-suicide at home in leafy Mosman Park

Officers say no weapon was used and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Inside the Huge New Terminal That Will Transform J.F.K.

The 2.6-million-square-foot Terminal One, part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Kennedy Airport, will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building.

Free Buses? How About Expanding the Subway by 41 Miles Instead?

In a break from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, some transit advocates are wary of a plan to subsidize bus fares and argue the money would be better spent on a major subway expansion.

Explosion at metal fabricating plant leaves at least 4 people injured in Pennsylvania

An explosion was reported at a metal fabricating plant on Thursday night in Pennsylvania, according to officials.At least four people were transported to the hospital with injuries in connection with the incident at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company facility on Langeloth Road in Smith Township in Washington County, WTAE reported.A hazardous materials team was called to the facility following the explosion.OKLAHOMA AMMONIA GAS LEAK PROMPTS HUNDREDS OF EVACUATIONS AS AT LEAST 36 PEOPLE HOSPITALI...

AOC voices support for anti-ICE shutdown, declines to participate

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., pledged her "full support" for a nationwide anti-ICE protest scheduled for Friday, but said her office would not participate.Organizers of the "National Shutdown" campaign have called for "no school, no work and no shopping" on Friday, arguing that "enough is enough" in the wake of fatal shootings involving Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis amid a federal immigration crackdown across Minnesota."The people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for th...

Santa Clarita girls hockey team members injured in fatal multi-vehicle crash in Colorado

Multiple members of a Santa Clarita girls hockey team were injured in Colorado after an out-of-control snow plow slammed into their sprinter van on Thursday, killing an adult traveling with the team and leaving one of the players in critical condition, authorities said.

Gov Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent screwworm fly infestation from spreading into Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration on Thursday to prevent the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into the Lone Star State, as he seeks to better protect livestock and wildlife.The governor's declaration allows the Texas New World Screwworm Response Team to use all state government prevention and response resources to prevent the spread of the parasite into Texas.The New World screwworm fly is spreading north from Mexico toward the border it shares with th...

US President Donald Trump says Russia’s Vladimir Putin agrees to pause Kyiv strikes amid harsh cold

Kyiv faces temperatures as low as minus 30C with power and heating crippled.

Video shows airport bystander body slamming TSA breach suspect in split-second takedown

Newly released surveillance footage has captured the tense moment a suspect breached a TSA checkpoint at an Atlanta airport last year, only to be swiftly tackled by a bystander and subdued within seconds.Police released the footage through an open public records request, showing the incident unfolding on the morning of Oct. 30 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Fox 5 Atlanta reported Thursday.The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Fabian Leon, who was later charged with simp...

Video shows airport bystander bodyslamming TSA breach suspect in split-second takedown

Newly released surveillance footage has captured the tense moment a suspect breached a TSA checkpoint at an Atlanta airport last year, only to be swiftly tackled by a bystander and subdued within seconds.Police released the footage through an open public records request, showing the incident unfolding on the morning of Oct. 30 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Fox 5 Atlanta reported Thursday.The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Fabian Leon, who was later charged with simp...

Dr. Oz accused L.A. Armenians of fraud in a viral video. Newsom files civil rights complaint

Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate "Dr. Oz's baseless and racist allegations against Armenian Americans in California."

Dr. Oz travels to L.A. seeking fraud. Newsom says his findings are 'baseless and racist allegations'

Gov. Gavin Newsom called on the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate "Dr. Oz's baseless and racist allegations against Armenian Americans in California."

Venus Might Harbor Massive Subsurface Lava Tunnels

It’s 2050 and you’re living on Venus. This might come as a surprise due to the planet’s crushing surface pressures (~92 times of Earth) and searing surface temperatures (~465 degrees Celsius/870 degrees Fahrenheit), which is equivalent to ~900 meters (3,000 feet) underwater and hot enough to melt lead, respectively. But you’re not living on the surface. Instead, you’re safe and sound inside a lava tube habitat scanning data from the latest orbiter images while sipping on some habitat-made espres...

Canadian backpacker Piper James’ family to visit K’gari following tragic death

Autopsy results point to drowning, with dingo bites ruled non-fatal.

Timberwolves players release statement addressing 'recent tragic events' involving ICE in Minneapolis

The Minnesota Timberwolves released a statement from its players regarding the rising anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tensions in Minneapolis.There have been two fatal incidents in Minneapolis in recent weeks involving federal immigration agents amid heightened tensions over the operations as well as clashes with anti-ICE demonstrators.Like everyone in the Twin Cities, the Timberwolves have been impacted by the events, and they released a statement expressing their "sincere sympat...

Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro condemns inflammatory ICE rhetoric from DA Larry Krasner as 'abhorrent'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned Philadelphia's District Attorney Larry Krasner's remarks comparing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) officers to Nazis, urging rhetoric be cooled down during an interview with "Special Report" on Thursday."This is a small bunch of wannabe Nazis, that's what they are, in a country of 350 million. We outnumber them," Krasner said Tuesday. "If we have to hunt you down the way they hunted down Nazis for decades, we will find your identities, we wil...

US President Donald Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran

Iran warns US carriers and Gulf bases are within range of its missiles.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addresses calls for her firing, new Alex Pretti video

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said "radicals" are targeting her as calls for her firing intensify amid an aggressive immigration crackdown in Minnesota."These radicals are attacking me, but I'm just doing my job. I'm following the law, enforcing the laws like President Trump promised that he would do to keep people safe in this country," she told "Hannity" on Thursday.Noem’s comments come as she faces mounting criticism following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti a...

Trump says Melania has been 'more outspoken' this term at Trump Kennedy Center documentary premiere

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walked the red carpet with several famous friends ahead of the world premiere of the new documentary "MELANIA" at the Trump Kennedy Center on Thursday.The film, from Amazon MGM Studios and directed by Brett Ratner, chronicles the first lady's life leading up to Trump's 2025 inauguration from her home in Trump Tower in New York City to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, and captures behind-the-scenes moments at the White House. The doc...

#TheMoment a snowplow inspired a winter protest song

Danny MacNeil tells The National about the moment he wrote a song about his hatred for shoveling snow in Sydney, N.S.

A New Theory for What Really Powers a Flare

Solar flares are one of the most closely watched processes in solar physics. Partly that’s because they can prove hazardous both to life and equipment around Earth, and in extreme cases even on it. But also, it’s because of how interestingly complex they are. A new paper from Pradeep Chitta of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research and his co-authors, available in the latest edition of Astronomy and Astrophysics, uses data collected by ESA’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft to watch the form...

Trump warns UK it's 'very dangerous' to do business with China after Starmer's Beijing meeting

President Donald Trump warned the U.K. Thursday against strengthening ties with China, hours after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing to reset relations after a long period of strain.Trump’s remarks came as Starmer and Xi had called for a renewed "strategic partnership," highlighting the pressures facing them amid global instability.Speaking to Fox News while traveling to Florida for the premiere of first lady Melania Trump’s documentary, Trump was asked about the U....

Data breach at Canada Computers and Electronics leaks personal customer information

Canada Computers and Electronics says a data breach has leaked information about some of its customers, though several say they are unhappy with the scant details the retailer has provided including how many of them were affected, and when the breach occurred.

Former Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for killing woman who reported prowler in her home

Former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home in July 2024. The Black woman had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home.