Ellen DeGeneres returns to California with $27M mansion purchase after fleeing US post-Trump victory

Ellen DeGeneres is "California Dreamin'" more than one year after ditching the states for a farm in the English countryside.While the former talk show host recently purchased a $27 million mansion in her beloved Montecito community with wife, Portia de Rossi, they likely won't be staying for long.A source told Fox News Digital that the couple wanted to spend the winter in Montecito and that their move back to Southern California is "temporary.""Ellen and Portia love the Cotswolds and can’t wait ...

L.A. Olympics head Casey Wasserman withstood a previous scandal. Will he survive the Epstein files?

LA28's Casey Wasserman is facing calls to resign. He is not responding.

Former Cowboys star boldly claims team will get back to Super Bowl next season: 'They will be here'

Ever since their Super Bowl victories in the 1990s, the Dallas Cowboys have been the practical definition of mediocre.The team has yet to make it to an NFC Championship Game since they won Super Bowl XXX three decades ago, but the top receiver from that team, Michael Irvin, sees the vision.Irvin told Fox News Digital on radio row in San Francisco that he recently had dinner with soon-to-be second-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, and he "love[s] the direction Coach is going in."CLICK HERE FO...

Dodger Stadium tour guides failed to unionize. Here's why they're getting raises anyway

Repeated efforts by Dodger Stadium tour guides to unionize failed by slim margins. So the Dodgers gave the guides the same raise the union negotiated on their behalf.

Netflix Says if the HBO Merger Makes It Too Expensive, You Can Always Cancel

During a hearing at the US Senate, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said the company is working with the US government on guardrails against more price hikes.

Elon Musk Says ‘I Came to My Senses’ About Going to Epstein Island

What does that mean, Elon?

Toronto pooch wins the 150th Westminster Dog Show

A Toronto Doberman pinscher is the latest queen of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show where she competed against 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds. CBC’s Ali Chiasson spoke with Penny and her human about winning 'Best in Show.'

Patriots owner Robert Kraft continues antisemitism fight with new $15M Super Bowl ad campaign

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, a mission aimed at standing up against Jewish hate, announced a new Super Bowl ad ahead of the game this Sunday in Santa Clara, California.While Kraft is focused on winning another Super Bowl ring for his franchise, he’s also calling on all Americans to stand up against antisemitism and all forms of hate through a new ad entitled "Sticky Note."The ad features a young student who is victimized in the halls of his school ...

New York City Partners with W.H.O. as U.S. Withdraws From Global Effort

City health authorities are joining a network that counters new pathogens and emerging outbreaks.

Feds file sweeping terrorism charges against suspect in deadly DC ambush of Israeli Embassy staffers at museum

A Chicago man accused of gunning down two Israeli Embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., is now facing sweeping terrorism charges, as prosecutors say the deadly ambush was a calculated, ideologically-driven attack meant to terrorize the Jewish community.Elias Rodriguez, 31, is charged in a 13-count superseding indictment unsealed Wednesday in U.S. District Court, with multiple terrorism-related offenses in connection with the May 21 fatal shootings of two Israeli Embassy s...

Will this be Vancouver's first snow-free winter in 43 years?

Environment Canada meteorologist Ken Dosanjh says that while there is still some time left in winter, there's no likelihood of sea-level snow in the immediate forecast. He says if none falls by spring, it would be the first time Vancouver had gone snow-free since the winter of 1982-1983.

New York subway hearing erupts as MTA boss snaps ‘shut up’ amid grilling over guards letting fare jumpers walk

A joint New York State budget hearing devolved into a shouting match when a Long Island Republican challenged the MTA’s Hochul-appointed chairman over a $35 million security deal, questioning why contracted guards appear to be letting fare evaders walk amid claims the agency is rife with waste.State Sen. Mario Mattera, R-St. James, sharply questioned Janno Lieber over a $35 million contract for private security guards at subway stations as the transit authority grapples with rising fare evasion ...

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson arrested after 13-year-old son’s fatal shooting

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson has been charged after authorities say he fatally shot his 13-year-old son.Fox News Digital confirmed Gregory Zecca, 39, was arrested Feb. 3 and now faces charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm and use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.According to an incident report obtained by Fox News Digital, Collier County deputies found 13-year-old Anthony Zecca dead at a Naples, Florida, apartment July 19, 2025. Deputies responded to a ...

In Palisades visit, Trump officials vow to speed up permits for fire rebuilding

EPA Chief Lee Zeldin visited Los Angeles together with the head of the Small Business Administration to address what they called unacceptable delays in granting building permits after the last year's devastating fires.

Investigators return to Nancy Guthrie's home as search for NBC host's mother continues

TUCSON, Ariz. – Investigators in Arizona returned to the home of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother on Wednesday afternoon as they continue to aggressively seek tips.Deputies with the Pima County Sheriff's Department were seen back at Nancy Guthrie's home on Wednesday afternoon, putting up yellow crime scene tape. K-9 dogs were also brought to the home, but it's unclear why law enforcement returned to the home four days after Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last s...

L.A. simmers under 'dramatic' winter heat wave. How long will it last?

Several daily temperature records were broken Wednesday as highs across the Los Angeles Basin reached into the high 80s, with the heat felt even along the coast.

Power outage halts Milan Cortina Olympics curling competition moments after matches begin

The highly anticipated 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics ran into an unexpected speed bump as competition opened Wednesday.A brief power delay interrupted the opening curling competitions after lights flickered inside the historic stadium. Several curlers stayed loose by continuing to slide on the ice during the delay.The return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd. Officials said they were investigating the cause, though no immediate details were available.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERA...

Snowstorm parking wars turn violent as cities crack down, neighbors clash and police warn of escalation

Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist. Many city officials and others are furious about what's happening. They say it's unethical, even illegal. After spending hours in the bitter cold shoveling heavy snow out of parking spaces, many Northeast residents have been laying claim to the small rectangles of asphalt they just cleared away, angering and upsetting others. KIDS NEED MORE SNOW DAYS, NOT MOR...

New York and New Jersey Resolve Fight Over Port Authority Control

The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will vote this week to confirm Kathryn Garcia as the executive director and Jean Roehrenbeck as the deputy executive director of the agency.

Canadian hockey star Gavin McKenna charged with aggravated assault

Yukon-born hockey player Gavin McKenna, 18, has been charged in the U.S. with assault, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.

Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna charged with assault in downtown Penn State incident, court document shows

Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect who plays for the Penn State Nittany Lions’ ice hockey team, is facing an assault charge after an altercation Saturday night.A criminal complaint was filed Wednesday against McKenna, 18, charging him with felony aggravated assault that "attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indolence."McKenna was also charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct in the Jan. 31 incident.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNE...

Illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle, bites agents after failed gun purchase in Pittsburgh

A Nicaraguan man living illegally in Pittsburgh faces up to 20 years in prison after allegedly launching a violent attack on federal agents — ramming a law enforcement vehicle, trying to grab an officer’s gun and biting an agent — after a failed attempt to buy a gun.A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted 33-year-old Darwin Alexander g on Wednesday on a charge of assaulting a federal officer.The investigation began when the Department of Homeland Security learned that Davila-Perez had tried ...

Calgary man accused in Ryan Wedding drug trafficking case seeking bail during extradition

The lawyer for Calgarian Allistair Chapman, arrested in connection with alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, says his client is not a flight risk or a public danger and should get bail.

Louisiana school's teacher of the year accused of inappropriate conduct with former student

A Louisiana school "Teacher of the Year" who had been accused of inappropriate behavior with a former student has been arrested again on an additional charge.Christie Oster, the 38-year-old Broussard Middle School Teacher of the Year, was previously arrested by the Lafayette Police Department on charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with juveniles. Her bond was set for $50,000 on those counts. She was arrested again this week on a new charge of indecent behavior with ju...

Breakthrough or prelude to attack? What we know about Iran-US talks

The Muscat talks are the first US–Iran meeting since the protest crackdown.

Fake doctor allegedly leaves Massachusetts woman with permanent scars after botched eyelid surgery

A woman’s pursuit of cosmetic perfection turned into a living nightmare when she was left with "permanent scarring" from a woman who was allegedly impersonating a doctor.Dingrui Wang, 34, from Newton, Massachusetts, allegedly performed a double eyelid blepharoplasty procedure on a woman, 22, in Allston, in January 2020, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden's office.Authorities say that Wang did not hold a Massachusetts physician’s license but represented herself as a...

How the Epstein files unravelled a senior British politician's career and now threaten PM Starmer's job

As the U.K.’s ambassador, Peter Mandelson lasted eight months until Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked him over his resurfaced connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the prime minister's judgment is under close scrutiny, after the U.S. Department of Justice released three million more files related to the convicted sex offender on Friday. The latest drop revealed more details about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein.

Washington Post's top editor backs Jeff Bezos as critics lash out over struggling paper's layoffs

Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray offered a staunch defense of the paper's billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, who's been facing backlash as his news organization was rocked by significant layoffs on Wednesday. "We’re a business," Murray told Fox News Digital during a phone interview on Wednesday afternoon. The Post announced it is shuttering the sports desk in its current form, dialing back its international footprint, shrinking its Metro staff and eliminating its books section. Murray, wh...

Exclusive: Illegal immigrant released under Biden 'catch-and-release' allegedly kills driver in police chase

EXCLUSIVE: An illegal immigrant from Colombia killed a motorist in Southern California last month during a police chase, authorities said. Darwin Felipe Bahamon Martinez, 21, was caught entering the United States near San Diego in 2023 and released by the Biden administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said. "Bahamon Martinez illegally entered the U.S. near Chula Vista, California, in August 2023," a statement from ICE Los Angeles field office leadership said. "He was releas...

Exclusive: Illegal immigrant released under Biden 'catch and release' allegedly kills driver in police chase

EXCLUSIVE: An illegal immigrant from Colombia killed a motorist in Southern California last month during a police chase, authorities said. Darwin Felipe Bahamon Martinez, 21, was caught entering the United States near San Diego in 2023 and released by the Biden administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said. "Bahamon Martinez illegally entered the U.S. near Chula Vista, California, in August 2023," a statement from ICE Los Angeles field office leadership said. "He was releas...

The Best Super Bowl TV Deals (2026)

Upgrade your viewing setup before inviting your friends over to watch the big game.

Bernie Sanders spent over $550K in 2025 campaign funds on private jets, filings show

FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who criss-crossed the country last year on a "Fight Oligarchy" tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., spent over $550,000 in 2025 on private jet travel for himself using campaign funds, a Fox News Digital review of Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings found.The majority of the spending came in the first two quarters, which cover up until July. That is also when Sanders and AOC had the majority of their tour stops across the country. In Apr...

Chris Paul, Clippers finally part ways in three-team trade involving Raptors and Nets

Chris Paul, the 40-year-old future Hall of Fame point guard, is heading to the eighth NBA squad of his career after a three-team trade on Wednesday.But it might be short-lived.Paul is heading to the Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team deal involving his Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe full trade is as follows, per ESPN:The Raptors, however, will not require Paul to report to the team, and they could still move him elsewhere bef...

Rangers trade All-Star Artemi Panarin to Kings, ending 7-year New York tenure: report

The New York Rangers have finally made the move on a trade involving Artemi Panarin.The Rangers are sending Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a conditional third-round pick and prospect Liam Greentree, according to ESPN.The writing has been on the wall for a Panarin deal, with the Rangers struggling at 22-28-6 this season and the veteran left-winger having just one year left on his contract. Panarin’s deal carried an $11.642 million average annual value entering the season, and he...

Bill Gates says meetings with Epstein were about trying to get wealthy people to donate to global health

Gates says emails in the Epstein files falsely claim he had affairs.

9 Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: sources

Nine Toronto police officers are facing charges related to violent incidents involving tow trucks and operators across the Greater Toronto Area, multiple sources tell CBC News.

Happy Valentine's Day: Little love in the air as uncertainty swirls on the Hill

"We’ll have the votes," said House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as the House approached a vote to end a three-day, partial government shutdown Tuesday morning. "That was never in doubt."Oh really?Well, Johnson was right. Republicans finally conjured up the votes to pass a retooled spending package to end the brief shutdown. Certainly better than the record 43-day shutdown in the fall.But it wasn’t necessarily easy.SHUTDOWN AVERTED FOR NOW, BUT SENATE WARNS DHS FIGHT COULD TRIGGER ANOTHER IN DAYS...

L.A. archbishop holds 'Mass for Peace' as students protest Trump immigration policies

With public outrage growing over immigration enforcement, Archbishop José H. Gomez — the highest-ranking Latino bishop in the U.S. — held a 'Mass for Peace' at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Civil rights lawyer says Trump officials couldn’t break her spirit, so they doctored her photo instead

Minnesota civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was shocked when she learned the White House had posted an altered photo of her appearing to sob during her arrest when, in fact, she was calm and poised.

I Really Hope the New ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Anime Keeps the Major’s Manga Goofiness

Science Saru's new spin on the iconic sci-fi manga has a chance to bring back some whimsy in a major way.

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

EXCLUSIVE: After U.S. officials detected a sharp rise in Russian and Chinese military incursions near Alaska — including a growing number of joint operations — Sen. Dan Sullivan is warning that the Arctic has become an active security front. And he's pushing Congress to accelerate icebreaker construction, reopen Cold War–era bases and bolster U.S. defenses in the region.Sullivan’s warning comes as new data show foreign military traffic near Alaska climbing sharply, a trend he says has gone large...

Federal bill wants to make it easier to share Canadians' electronic medical records

The federal government is reviving proposed legislation that would allow digital health information to be shared safely across electronic systems.

Greg Abbott threatens arrests for violent student protesters, funding cuts for schools allowing walkouts

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott fired back at anti-immigration enforcement student protesters on Tuesday, claiming they should be arrested if school walkouts turn violent.Abbott shared a video of law enforcement arresting one of two students charged after a school walkout demonstration Monday in Kyle, Texas."It’s about time students like this were arrested. Harming someone is a crime—even for students," Abbott wrote in the post. "Disruptive walkouts allowed by schools lead to just this kind of chaos."Rou...

Jersey City Faces a Stunning Budget Deficit, Report Shows

The city’s new mayor, James Solomon, is blaming his predecessor, Steven Fulop, who just became the head of an influential business advocacy group in New York City.

Taiwan's envoy to Canada says fear of China may be delaying trade deal

Noem vows criminal prosecution after catching alleged DHS 'prolific leaker'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday said another "prolific leaker" who disclosed information that put federal law enforcement officers at risk has been caught. Noem announced the revelation in a post on X."I plan to refer this individual to @TheJusticeDept for criminal prosecution," Noem wrote. "We are agnostic about your standing, tenure, political appointment, or status as a career civil servant—we will track down leakers and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law."NO...

Amazon axes 'Melania' screenings at Oregon theater over marquee mocking first lady

A theater in Oregon claimed Amazon asked it to stop screening the film "Melania" after the theater joked about the movie on its marquee while promoting the release. The Lake Theater & Café in Lake Oswego, Oregon, advertised the film using lines referencing the first lady. First reported by The Oregonian, the marquee included references such as, "To defeat your enemy, you must know them. Melania starts Friday," a quote attributed to Sun Tzu, author of "The Art of War." Another line read, "Does Me...

Calgary man who joined ISIS sentenced to 16 years on terrorism offences

35-year-old Jamal Borhot, a Calgary man who joined an Islamic State group in the Middle East, was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in prison.

Canadian-born singer Tate McRae sparks fury after backing Team USA in Olympics ad: ‘Traitor’

Canadian-born pop singer Tate McRae appeared in an NBC ad for the Milan Cortina Olympics, in which she expressed support for Team USA. McRae was born in Calgary, Alberta, in 2003 and attended high school in the country. However, she has made her music career in the U.S.In the ad, McRae speaks to an owl, asking how to get to Milan. She expresses excitement over watching American athletes, including Lindsey Vonn, and closed it out by hyping up America's Game, the Super Bowl. "I'm trying to get to ...

Winner of Westminster dog show is a Doberman from Toronto area

Penny the Doberman born and bred in the GTA bested over 2,500 dogs and 200 breeds at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held in New York. She beat out six other finalists at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Canada's Mark McMorris stretchered off hill after fall in pre-Olympic snowboard training

Erika Kirk battles for cameras in courtroom while expanding TPUSA chapters in new state partnership

Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CEO Erika Kirk joined "The Story" on Wednesday to detail her fight to keep cameras in the courtroom for the trial of her husband's accused assassin.Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of assassinating TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.Robinson’s defense team has repeatedly urged the court to limit media access inside the courtroom – a move Erika Kirk has forcefully opposed.Kirk argues that cameras are essential in e...

Zohran Mamdani Responds to Polymarket’s Free Grocery Store Stunt

Polymarket and Kalshi try to appeal to New Yorkers as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.

America First strategy has trickled down to what’s left of the US Government’s humanitarian apparatus

Predatory hegemony 'ill-suited for a world of several competing great powers' long term.

B.C.'s northernmost winery celebrates 1 millionth bottle

Northern Lights Estate Winery focuses on wines made from fruits grown in Prince George, B.C.

You Won’t Believe What’s Stuck in This Deer’s Antlers—and It’s a 2026 People’s Choice Finalist

It's time for the People's Choice Wildlife Photography Award, in which the public can vote on nature's most stunning—and disturbing—shots of the year.

New Zealand World War I graves among those bulldozed at Gaza cemetery

Satellite images, witnesses uncovered damage as IDF says it had to take defensive action.

Lyft driver accused of brutal backseat attack, threatening to kill passenger during ride

A Florida rideshare driver is behind bars after allegedly choking and threatening to kill a passenger inside his car. The incident unfolded on Oct. 8, 2025, when Lyft driver Joaquin Mena Vazquez, 27, allegedly picked up a woman in his car and pulled into a grassy area to park, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. Mena Vazquez then climbed into the backseat and began choking the woman while threatening to kill her, police said. KIEFER SUTHERLAND ALLEGEDLY PUNCHED, CHO...

Speaker Johnson uses Bible to justify secured borders after being asked about Pope’s rhetoric on migrants

House Speaker Mike Johnson made a lengthy biblical defense of protecting one’s own border Tuesday after being questioned about recent commentary by Pope Leo.During a press conference on Capitol Hill, a reporter spoke to Johnson, saying, "Pope Leo has cited Matthew 25:35 to critique Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda. How would you respond to Pope Leo in Scripture?"While Pope Leo specifically denied that the church pushes for "open borders" in November, he has also advocated for the humane tr...

Somehow, I’d Never Heard of This Post-Apocalyptic Football Movie

'The Blood of Heroes' was released in 1989 and stars Rutger Hauer, Delroy Lindo, and Vincent D'Onofrio.

Metrolink train slams into car in Glendale, killing 1 person, hospitalizing 2

A Metrolink train traveling from Antelope Valley to downtown Los Angeles slammed into a car Wednesday morning, killing one person, according to authorities.

US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman

The U.S. military has bolstered its presence across the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, as nuclear talks were thrown into uncertainty Wednesday before being moved to Oman.U.S. and Iranian officials had been expected to meet Friday in Istanbul, with several Middle Eastern countries participating as observers.A senior U.S. official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the talks, focused on restarting negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, will now take place in Oman."The agreement...

'God is always in charge': Cardinal Timothy Dolan reflects on his journey as he leaves archbishop role

After serving nearly 17 years as the archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan says he is filled with "gratitude" as he moves on to his next chapter in life. "Is there some sadness? Yeah, because I love being an archbishop," Dolan told "Fox & Friends." "So, I have to be honest about that. There's excitement. First of all, I got gratitude after 17 happy years. … Secondly, I really love my successor. He is extraordinarily impressive."Dolan assured the faithful he is "always a priest" and look...

Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings: report

The Baltimore City Health Department (BCDHD) reportedly separated employees into a "White caucus" and "people of color caucus" for a series of taxpayer-funder diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practice.According to Spotlight on Maryland, a joint investigation unit from The Baltimore Sun, FOX 45 News and WJLA records show the agency paid outside consultants to conduct racial equity training and then advised BCHD to host separate "White caucus" and "people of color caucus" meetings.The records...

Trump says immigration crackdown needs 'softer touch' with 'tough' stance after deadly Minneapolis shootings

President Donald Trump told NBC News Wednesday he made the decision to pull hundreds of federal law enforcement agents from Minneapolis after the fatal shootings of two city residents last month, noting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) could "use a little bit of a softer touch."White House border czar Tom Homan announced earlier Wednesday 700 federal agents would be departing the Twin Cities, with the end goal of a "complete drawdown."In an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom L...

Gigantic Headphone Speakers Are the Goofiest Thing I’ve Ever Seen

JLab's Blue XL are making my brain hurt.

Empress’ crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restored to its original state, museum says

The Louvre said the crown still had all its pieces, except for one of eight golden eagles.

Irish comedian says UK PM Starmer hides from culture wars as 'ordinary people' fight daily battles

Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan, who has drawn criticism for his comments on transgender issues, testified before Congress Wednesday, arguing that the U.K.’s free speech battles have left "ordinary people" fighting culture-war disputes without clear leadership.Linehan previewed his message during an appearance earlier that day on "Fox & Friends," where he criticized U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer for avoiding the debate over transgender policies now playing out in courts, on the streets and...

Quebec tables new version of controversial bill to change doctors' pay

Quebec Health Minister Sonia Bélanger has tabled a new bill to change doctors' remuneration after reforms outlined in Bill 2 threatened clinic closures and the departure of GPs to other provinces.

Measles Is Causing Brain Swelling in Children in South Carolina

In the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina that has infected more than 800 people, some children have developed a rare but serious complication called encephalitis.

House GOP moves to block DC from stopping Trump tax cuts for tipped, overtime workers

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday aimed at stopping the Washington, D.C., local government from blocking parts of President Donald Trump's new tax law.D.C.'s progressive city council passed a local measure to stop certain parts of Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act from going into effect due to their expected effect of cutting city revenues. Policies that would have been blocked include Trump's elimination of taxes on tipped and overtime wages, as well as certain tax cuts a...

Former UK health minister suggests court may have made ‘mistake’ in convicting neonatal nurse

Ex-minister Jeremy Hunt says his 'gut feeling' is there is doubt in the UK nursing case.

Will an Nvidia Laptop Even Matter?

Who is going to save Nvidia’s first CPU from Nvidia?

Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman issued provisional suspension for whereabouts failures

Canadian pole vaulter and Olympic bronze medallist Alysha Newman has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for Whereabouts Failures.

Russia vows to act ‘responsibly’ as nuclear pact ends with US

Russia and the US hold more than 80% of the world's nuclear warheads.

Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 2: Tired Light

This is all based on the assumption that galaxies are receding away from us. And I actually cheated a little.

Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei should be 'very worried' amid tensions

President Donald Trump said Iran's supreme leader should be "very worried" at the moment as tensions between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic continue to escalate. "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas spoke with Trump regarding concerns over the president's credibility as he threatens Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian regime over its killing of thousands of protesters."I would say he should be very worried, yeah. He should be. As you know, they’re negotiating with us," Trump said, when ask...

New York and New Jersey Governors Resolve Fight Over Appointees

The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will vote this week to confirm Kathryn Garcia as the executive director and Jean Roehrenbeck as the deputy executive director of the agency.

Man gunned down after offering ride to woman seeking warming shelter in Missouri: report

A Missouri man who offered a ride to a woman who asked for help getting to a warm shelter was gunned down over the weekend, according to reports. William Palmer was found shot early Sunday and pronounced dead at the scene, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said. Brittany Rivoire, 36, is accused of fatally shooting Palmer and then stealing his truck after he stopped to offer her a ride, First Alert 4 reported. GEORGIA TEEN CHARGED WITH MURDERING UBER DRIVER IN SUBURBAN CARJACKING, LEAV...

Liberal MP wants longer answers, fewer sound bites from question period

A Liberal MP says he wants to see question period in the House of Commons offer longer, more detailed answers and fewer social media-friendly clips.

Bipartisan SCAM Act would require online platforms to crack down on fraudulent ads

Without meaningful deterrents, Big Tech companies will do what's profitable, regardless of the cost to consumers. But a new bipartisan bill could add a check that would make them think twice, at least in one area. On Wednesday, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) introduced legislation that would require social platforms to crack down on scam ads.The Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act would require platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent fraudu...

‘Overwatch 2’ Rebrands, and Its Messy Arc Is Complete

Blizzard has become its own Infinity Gauntlet as it's tried to evolve and expand 'Overwatch' in interesting, often compromised ways.

Waymo under federal investigation after child struck

Federal safety regulators are once again taking a hard look at self-driving cars after a serious incident involving Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company owned by Alphabet.This time, the investigation centers on a Waymo vehicle that struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, during morning drop-off hours. The crash happened Jan. 23 and raised immediate questions about how autonomous vehicles behave around children, school zones and unpredictable pedestrian movement.On ...

SCOOP: Thousands of violent illegal immigrants arrested in Minnesota as admin vows ‘we will not back down’

EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that federal law enforcement officials have arrested more than 4,000 illegal immigrants in Minnesota since launching Operation Metro Surge in late 2025."President Trump’s commonsense immigration enforcement policies are delivering the public safety results the American people demanded, with more than 4,000 dangerous criminal illegal aliens already arrested in Minnesota since Operation Metro began," White House press secretary Kar...

The Western US Is in a Snow Drought. What Comes Next Is Even Scarier

Major snowpack deficits could set the stage for widespread water scarcity and heightened wildfire risk across the American West this summer.

Bulgaria investigates beauty salon images found on porn sites

The investigation involves two of the most popular salons in the eastern city of Burgas.

Mamdani Chooses a Liberal Jewish Leader to Run Antisemitism Office

Phylisa Wisdom, the executive director of the New York Jewish Agenda, shares Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel’s treatment of Gaza, but supports its right to exist as a Jewish state.

120 unidentified bodies released by Israel, Red Cross officials in Gaza say

In an unexpected move Wednesday, the International Committee ⁠of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it received 120 unidentified bodies of Palestinians from Israel believed to have been killed during the two-year war. Health officials in Gaza say they are beginning work to identify the remains.

USC names Beong-Soo Kim as its 'next generation' president

USC on Wednesday said Beong-Soo Kim, the interim campus president since June, would become president.

AOC attacks Bari Weiss, falsely claims she 'killed' '60 Minutes' report on CECOT

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., attacked CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss on Tuesday in a rant against the media and said the network executive "killed" a "60 Minutes" segment on El Salvador's maximum-security prison that aired in January.Ocasio-Cortez said during an appearance on ex-CNN host Don Lemon's show that MS NOW, CNN and CBS were home to some of the "best journalists" in the U.S., before taking aim at Weiss in an argument against what she says is the "oligarchical ownership st...

Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug

As marijuana's potential health benefits are under debate, new research has found that THC could have a powerful and positive effect on the brain.Researchers at the University of Texas (UT) at San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, recently discovered that THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana) could prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease – but only when paired with an anti-inflammatory drug called celecoxib.Celecoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor that is...

Why the Epstein Files Are Reviving a Conspiracy Theory About Wayfair and Human Trafficking

Sometimes a receipt for furniture is just a receipt for furniture.

Explainer: Seif al-Islam’s killing ‘benefits all political actors’ vying for power, Libyan expert says

Seif al-Islam was the most prominent remaining figure associated with pre-2011 Libya.

Plastic surgeon cites 'emotional blackmail,' poor evidence in warning against youth gender surgeries

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has doubled down on its warning against transgender surgeries for minors under 19, a move one member told Fox News reflects a broader return to "common sense" and science over ideology."[They're] really looking at the evidence, and their statement says that the benefits do not outweigh the harms, and [that] the current evidence is low quality or poor quality," Dr. Sheila Nazarian told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday. "These are kids we're talking abou...

Republicans, Trump run into Senate roadblock on voter ID bill

Congressional Republicans, President Donald Trump and their shared base of support want to see voter ID legislation become law, but the last barrier is the Senate, where political reality has turned the notion into a pipe dream. The GOP’s legislative push to codify more requirements and restrictions surrounding voter registration nearly derailed Congress’ attempt to end the latest partial government shutdown on Tuesday. In an unlikely turn of events, like Senate Democrats’ push to save expiring ...

AI-fuelled tech stock selloff rolls on

AI disruption jitters rattle tech stocks while global markets mostly rise.

California leaders decry Trump call to 'nationalize' election, say they're ready to resist

California officials say they are ready to resist should the federal government attempt to assert control over the state's voting system, as President Trump has suggested it should.

Mamdani Will Endorse Hochul for Re-election This Week

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support could lend a needed jolt of progressive energy to the governor’s re-election campaign and further cement the once-unlikely partnership between them.

Childcare expert exposes key roadblock to uncovering potential fraud schemes in Minnesota: 'Really difficult'

Alleged fraud schemes plaguing Minnesota's social services systems have elevated scrutiny surrounding childcare centers. But fraud can be challenging to identify for states – especially when agencies are using outdated systems that make it difficult to spot trends and red flags that could point to potential fraud, according to Chris Bennett, the CEO and founder of a Wonderschool, a platform that provides technology support to child care providers and states. "When you have all this data living i...

‘Crown’ Star Claire Foy Quit Caffeine After Living With Gut Parasite for Half a Decade

The British actor claims to have struggled with gut parasites for at least five years.