Daring Theory Challenges the Black Hole’s Reign Over the Milky Way’s Core

There is a lot we have yet to understand about the center of the Milky Way—could it be due to a mass of invisible dark matter?

Adafruit Warns New Ghost Gun Laws Could Have Unintended Consequences for 3D Printers

Bills in Washington and New York would require 3D printers to scan and block firearm blueprints.

The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026

It can be tough to find a good gift for tech obsessives. Since they keep up with the latest releases, they probably already have the new high-profile gadgets out there. Luckily, Engadget staffers keep their eyes peeled all year long for the truly unique stuff. We travel to CES, attend product launches, cover major and minor tech events we also can’t help but buy ourselves any zany, clever, addictive or productive tech we happen to stumble across. In short, we’ve got some ideas about good gifts f...

‘Starfleet Academy’ Just Threaded the Needle on a Near-Perfect Tribute to ‘Deep Space Nine’

'Series Acclimation Mil' puts a stellar spotlight on the unique position 'Starfleet Academy' finds itself in to reflect on the legacy of 'Star Trek.'

The College Board Is Banning Students From Using Smart Glasses During the SATs

Smart glasses are the ultimate cheating tool, and colleges know it.

Is New Zealand defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name? – The Conversation

OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.

Are VPNs legal?

VPNs have a mixed reputation, primarily because you can use the technology to hide your location and identity on the internet. Even the best VPNs can be used to conceal crimes and make the perpetrators harder to track. Fortunately, most of the world's governments (at least for now) recognize that VPNs are just technology that can be used for good or ill.That means VPNs are legal in almost every country in the world. The countries that do restrict VPNs tend to be those where internet freedoms are...

Canadian Olympic snowboarder drops out of big air event following hard crash

Canadian Olympic big air snowboarder Mark McMorris was forced to drop out of the event after he suffered a hard crash during practice at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Wednesday.McMorris had won a gold medal in the big air competition at the 2021 World Championships and was expected to contend for a podium spot at this year’s Winter Olympics. But the tough spill caused him to be taken off the slopes on a stretcher and landed him briefly in the hospital.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOX...

Science Discovers a New Destiny for Your Old Mattress

Figuring out what to do with an unwanted mattress is the worst.

7-year-old injures hand after accidentally discharging firearm in Maryland classroom

A 7-year-old student was injured Wednesday after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a classroom at Freetown Elementary School in Maryland, authorities said.The Anne Arundel County Police Department said the second grade student, who had the firearm, injured his hand when the weapon discharged. Other students were present in the classroom, but no additional injuries were reported.The Anne Arundel County Public Schools said on X that it is working with police and providing support services t...

How to use your Apple Watch to precisely find your new AirTag

Our review of the new AirTag went up yesterday, and that involved testing the new Precision Finding feature on Apple Watches. In the process, I found the setup to be confusing and counterintuitive, and was relieved to discover it wasn’t just me. If, like me, you’ve been trying to set up Precision Finding on your Apple Watch for the AirTag you’ve just unboxed and attached to a precious belonging, here are the exact steps to take. First, make sure your Apple Watch is compatible with the feature. T...

Targeted for their faith overseas, persecuted Christians get a White House welcome under Trump

FIRST ON FOX: The White House is welcoming a cohort of persecuted Christians from around the globe on Thursday following President Donald Trump's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, Fox News Digital learned. The White House Faith Office, led by senior adviser Pastor Paula White-Cain and faith director Jenny Korn, will welcome at least six Christians who have been persecuted in their home countries, such as China, Nigeria and Cuba, Fox News Digital learned. The White House meeting comes as T...

Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year

After celebrating its fifth anniversary earlier this month, the tough-as-nails survival Viking game Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year. Initially launched as a Steam Early Access game in 2021, Valheim lets you team up with up to nine other players online as you explore a procedurally generated open world inspired by Norse mythology. Whether playing alone or with your Viking pals, survival depends on crafting the right gear, building shelters and prevailing in punishing combat encounters. Th...

El Salvador’s Bukele says violent gang bangers are literal Satan worshippers in sharp immigration warning

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele joined the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, warning attendees that violent gang members in his country have a documented history of worshiping Satan — and that some of those gang members have crossed into the U.S."Many people don't know that our enemy was not just the flesh and blood, but spiritual as well. The gangs didn't just murder, rape, extort. They also worship Satan," Bukele said on Thursday morning from the U.S. Capito...

House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science

FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans are sounding the alarm over what they say is a growing threat from China-linked "paper mills" that may be injecting fake scientific research into U.S. government-funded programs, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded science and American scientific leadership.In oversight letters sent this week and obtained by Fox News Digital, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas,  and subcommittee chair Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., ...

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to Switch 2 on June 3

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is heading to the Switch 2 on June 3. The news was dropped at this morning's Nintendo Direct livestream. This is the second part of the FF7 remake-a-palooza. The first installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, was released for Nintendo's console on January 22. Only a six month wait between chapters? Sony fans had to wait four years. For the uninitiated, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth remakes the middle portion of the PS1 classic Final Fantasy 7. The graphics are, obviously...

Trump defends Noem at National Prayer Breakfast, rejects calls to fire DHS secretary: 'Why would I do that?'

President Donald Trump completely rejected the idea of firing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem despite mounting criticism over the administration's immigration enforcement tactics.While addressing the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Trump said that he had been asked about firing Noem during his interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas. The president dismissed the notion entirely."Why would I do that?" Trump said. "We have the strongest border in the h...

Lindsey Vonn trains with knee brace after completely rupturing ACL one week before Olympic return

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was back to training just days after she "completely ruptured" her ACL in a crash, a setback that came only a week before the U.S. ski star was due to make her Winter Games return at Milan Cortina.In a video posted to her social media on Thursday, Vonn performed a series of workouts including squats, box jumps and side lunges. She was wearing a knee brace on her left leg as a result of the numerous injuries she sustained after crashing during a World Cup race i...

Guerrilla reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action spin-off for PS5 and PC

Horizon is one of PlayStation's biggest franchises at this point. Alongside Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, there are a bunch of spin-off games. Joining them is Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action game that original Horizon developer Guerrilla is making for PlayStation 5 and PC. We've known since 2022 that the studio was working on a Horizon multiplayer game.Here, you'll be able to team up with a couple of friends to hunt killer machines, Monster Hunter style. Guerrilla says ...

Researchers Are Basically Inceptioning Lucid Dreamers With Brain Teasers

A nifty experimental study hints at the potential of dreams to help us solve creative problems.

House GOP rips 'insane' Democrat demand to 'unmask' ICE agents as DHS shutdown looms

House Republicans are unsure if Democrats are negotiating in good faith on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the chances of a partial shutdown growing larger by the day.Congress has until the end of Feb. 13 to produce a bipartisan plan funding DHS for the remainder of the fiscal year.A DHS funding bill will need at least some Democratic support in the Senate, where bipartisan cooperation is critical to the 60-vote threshold to advance most legislation.But in the House, which govern...

Ex-NFL star hopes Super Bowl LX can steer clear of politics, provide fans 'an escape'

Former New York Giants star Tiki Barber said he hoped that Super Bowl LX would be free from controversy amid criticism over Bad Bunny’s anti-ICE statements ahead of his halftime show performance.Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime show performer drew backlash among some NFL fans last year and the consternation grew after his remarks at the Grammy Awards over the weekend.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut as the days get closer to the matchup between the New Englan...

Watchdog releases scathing report on Tlaib's alleged ties to terrorist groups, warning of 'potential risks'

FIRST ON FOX: A comprehensive new briefing document from a prominent nonpartisan research and policy group is sounding the alarm on "serious ethical and national security concerns" related to Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib and her affiliations with individuals and organizations linked to designated foreign terrorist entities."The conduct of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, including her rhetoric, affiliations, campaign infrastructure, and ideological alignment with certain individuals and organizatio...

NFL legend Steve Young pinpoints when Pro Bowl 'lost its luster'

NFL legend Steve Young talked Tuesday about the decreasing interest in the Pro Bowl since the league changed the format from a regular game to a flag football event.The former San Francisco 49ers star appeared on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Tuesday before this year’s Pro Bowl Games and was asked when the event "lost its luster." Young pinpointed when the original format began to fall flat with players.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The Pro Bowl lost its luster when … the bigges...

The First Trailer for Game Adaptation ‘Exit 8’ Is Seriously Creepy

Neon will release the film based on the Kotake Create game on April 10.

HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges

A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.In Fiji, HIV/AIDS cases are projected to double this year to more than 3,000, according to UNAIDS and Fiji’s Ministry of Health.Officials say drug use is fueling the surge across the Pacific island nation.TRAVEL WARNING ESCALATES FOR TOURISTS AS US STATE DEPT FLAGS 'ARMED CONFLICT' RISKSIn December, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a ra...

Elizabeth Smart’s father explains why Nancy Guthrie’s family went public with plea to abductors

The family of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, released a public plea to potential captors for proof of life after she went missing Saturday. Ed Smart, whose daughter Elizabeth was kidnapped in 2002, said the video’s release is likely strategic."Talking directly to those that have taken her, the abductors, is crucially important," Smart said Thursday on "Fox & Friends." "That they know that they're trying to comply with everything that's being said, that they want t...

Some advocates say the Games are driving up property prices and exacerbating income inequality

Millionaires and billionaires now account for one in every 12 residents of Milan.

Beijing’s military-ready ports across Africa already give China an advantage in supply chain resilience

Beijing’s military-ready ports, linked to rail projects, encircle the continent.

Lawmakers escalate Epstein probe with possible Bill Gates subpoena

Bipartisan lawmakers are voicing support for Rep. Nancy Mace's, R-S.C., push to subpoena Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates over what she called "sick" allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein — accusations his ex-wife, Melinda Gates, said he must answer for.Those calls come as lawmakers wrestle with what Congress can do to responsibly work through the 3.5 million newly disclosed Epstein files."I did write a letter to [Chairman James Comer, R-Ky.] today requesting that we subpoena Bill Gates," Mace told...

Woman Charged With Assaulting 3 Muslims in Brooklyn, Including Girl, 12

A 34-year-old Staten Island woman has been arrested and charged with hate crimes in connection with attacks that happened in a span of 11 minutes.

Quebec teen faces terrorism charge after allegedly promoting ideology of neo-Nazi group

A teenager from the Quebec City area has been charged with a terrorism-related offence. The teen allegedly used social media to promote the violent ideology of a group known as Atomwaffen Division, according to the RCMP.

Chris Harrison sparks mixed reactions over 'traditional marriage' dating show casting call

Chris Harrison sparked controversy Wednesday for a seemingly innocent request posted on social media.The former "Bachelor" host shared a casting call for his followers on Instagram that included a few specific requests. "A prominent streaming service is casting single men and women (21+) who want a traditional, marriage-minded partnership built on commitment and shared values," the casting call read. "We're looking for singles who believe in clear roles, long-term commitment, and building a life...

This Video of Hilariously Slow Robots Putting Olive Oil in a Bag Is Actually Pretty Impressive

Robots that can actually do things are not slick yet, and it's a relief when robotics companies don't hide from that.

NFL legend critical of sport's officiating amid latest controversies: 'Up in the air'

NFL referees are under the biggest microscope they have ever been. With cameras from every angle and the slowest of motions possible, it's quite easy to criticize officiating from the couch.But Rob Gronkowski, who watches plenty of football as part of "NFL on FOX," believes the league needs to do something to increase the quality of calls.‘Officiating's been up in the air. I don't want to sit here and really criticize officiating because it's really tough. It's really tough to do that. It is a s...

Austin Beutner drops out of L.A. mayor's race, citing daughter's death

Beutner made his announcement a month after his daughter, 22-year-old Emily Beutner, died of undetermined causes.

Austin Beutner ends run for L.A. mayor, a month after daughter's death

Beutner made his announcement a month after his daughter, 22-year-old Emily Beutner, died of undetermined causes.

Review: Dwarf Lab's New Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope

Telescopes are getting smaller. It’s strange to think: smartscopes have been with us for over half a decade now. Since 2020, we’ve tested units from Vaonis, Unistellar and more. In a short time, these smartscopes have revolutionized amateur astronomy, putting deep-sky imaging within reach of causal users. Recently, we had a chance to put Dwarf Lab’s latest unit the Dwarf Mini through its paces.

Trump jokes why he can’t sleep on planes, sparking laughter during National Prayer Breakfast

President Donald Trump quipped during his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday that he is unable to sleep on planes because he's busy watching for "enemies.""I don't sleep on planes. I don't like sleeping on planes. You know. I like looking out the window, watching for missiles and enemies, actually," Trump said on Thursday, drawing laughter from the crowd. Trump joined the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday morning, which pulls together bipartisan lawmakers, business leaders a...

Socialist mayor Mamdani backs Hochul in move that could reshape New York governor race

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is getting a big boost from the left flank of her party as she seeks re-election this year, thanks to the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.Mamdani, the socialist mayor of the nation's most populous city, on Thursday endorsed Hochul, saying, "I have come to trust Governor Hochul as someone willing to engage in an honest dialogue that leads to results New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation."The endorsement by Mamdani — who, since shockin...

Lawmakers demand answers after suspected biolab discovered in Chinese national's Las Vegas home

Lawmakers are demanding answers and stricter controls on dangerous pathogens after authorities uncovered a suspected unauthorized biolab inside a Las Vegas home, fueling concerns about potential Chinese government ties.Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said the most important thing in the wake of the biolab's discovery is to investigate whether the homeowner, who investigators identified as Jia Bei Zhu, has any ties to the Chinese government — especially given that he is already in federal custody follow...

3 youths face sex assault charges in alleged hockey hazing incidents

Nova Scotia RCMP have arrested three youths in connection to a sexual assault investigation related to hazing incidents that involved a hockey team in the Truro area.

Substack CEO informs users of a data breach

The digital publishing platform Substack has told some of its users that their data was stolen in a security breach. The affected account holders had their email addresses and phone numbers scraped in a hack that occurred in October 2025. In an email posted on Bluesky, Substack CEO, Christ Best, said the company became aware of the breach on February 3, which involved an "unauthorized third party to access limited user data without permission." While internal metadata was also shared in the hack...

Google Shows Off Pixel 10a With No Camera Bump

Oh, that looks so good.

Ruins of shipwreck from 19th century found on East Coast beach

→ An American Airlines flight reported a mysterious blue light while preparing to land, prompting an FAA review.→ A rare Florida freeze gave residents and visitors the green light to collect cold-stunned invasive iguanas.→ Fans say they're outraged after Disneyland quietly cut several specialty fries from its menus.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ A CDC investigation is underway into a reported illness aboard a cruise ship.→ A man traveled 14,000 miles to share a final beer wi...

Illinois bar owner killed in 'execution-style' shooting, suspect with decades-long criminal record in custody

A suspect described as a "monster" was arrested following a manhunt for the killer of an Illinois bar owner who authorities say was murdered in an "execution-style" shooting Monday.Julius E. Burkes Jr., 47, was taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Courtney M. Drysdale, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department said.Drysdale was killed just before noon Monday inside The Line, a local bar she owned in rural Momence near the Illinois-Indiana border, authorities ...

Surprise, a Lego ‘Project Hail Mary’ Set Is on the Way

One of our most anticipated movies of 2026 is getting a very cool-looking Lego set.

AOC spent over $53K in campaign funds on luxury hotels in 2025: 'Carpetbagger'

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., continued spending campaign cash in Puerto Rico, including at an upscale hotel in the territory's capital despite being slammed last year for spending lavishly there on meals, lodging and entertainment while simultaneously railing against gentrification in San Juan. The final year-end campaign finance reports ahead of the November midterms were released this past weekend. AOC's Q4 report revealed she spent close to $4,000 more at the Hotel Pal...

Fallout 4 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle get Switch 2 release dates

Todd Howard made a surprise appearance at the end of Thursday’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to share updates about a few Bethesda Game Studios that are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year. The first of those is Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, which will hit the console on February 24.This version of Fallout 4 debuted on PC, Xbox and PlayStation in November. It includes the base game and all DLC, as well as Creation Club mods. It’ll land on Switch 2 just a few weeks after the second season...

Susan Lucci was ‘lost’ after losing husband of 53 years, feared she’d never act again

Susan Lucci wasn’t sure she could "go on" after the loss of her husband of more than five decades.Helmut Huber, an Austrian-born TV producer and classically trained chef, died in 2022 at age 84, one month after suffering a stroke. In her new book, "La Lucci," the "All My Children" star reflects on her grief and her journey to rebuild her life.The actress, 79, told Fox News Digital she had struggled to find her footing alone for the first time since she was 22. She and Huber were married in 1969....

Anti-ICE legislation heads to desk of rising star Democrat governor, testing his presidential ambitions

Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, who is widely believed to have presidential ambitions, is facing a treacherous political decision as legislation is soon heading his way that will effectively ban local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE in the state. Both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly approved legislation this week that would end 287(g) agreements, contracts that currently allow eight Maryland jurisdictions to work with federal immigration authorities in detention facilit...

Motorola Moto Watch Review: Polar-Powered

Motorola partnered with Polar to make an Android smartwatch that delivers improved fitness stats.

Lakers center suspended after shoving Wizards mascot before game

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was suspended for one game on Wednesday following a bizarre moment with the Washington Wizards’ mascot "G-Wiz."The incident between Hayes and the mascot occurred during introductions before the Lakers-Wizards game on Friday. "G-Wiz" was carrying a Wizards flag down the court and toward the Lakers’ bench when Hayes delivered a hip check worthy of a spot on an NFL roster.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"G-Wiz" was reportedly uninjured in the...

Hillary Clinton wants her Epstein testimony to be public

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., to allow her and her husband to have a public hearing on the Epstein files Thursday.Clinton issued the challenge in a post on X, saying Republicans have ignored her and former President Bill Clinton's previous testimony on the topic."For six months, we engaged Republicans on the Oversight Committee in good faith. We told them what we know, under oath. They ignored all of it. They moved the ...

A Giant, 10 Skulls, and Rope-Bound Corpses: This Viking-Era ‘Execution Pit’ Has Stories to Tell

Archaeologists and students in England have uncovered a mass grave, which includes the remains of an exceptionally tall man with a hole in his skull.

Pennsylvania hospital blaze forces patients to be evacuated

A fire broke out at a building attached to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, prompting a large emergency response and the evacuation of patients, officials said. The Dickson City Fire Department said in a Facebook post that it and other first-alarm companies had been dispatched to the hospital complex around 9:40 p.m.Upon arrival, Fire Chief Richard Chowanec upgraded the response for additional units after determining the fire was burning in the roof of the original Scra...

Trump makes endorsement in contest to fill House seat vacated by ex-ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

President Donald Trump has endorsed Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Clay Fuller for the U.S. House seat in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.The seat was vacated earlier this year by former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a longtime Trump supporter-turned-critic who decided to leave office after a public falling out with the president. Trump lambasted her last year as "Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Brown.""It is my Great Honor to endorse America First Patriot, Clay Fuller, who is r...

More thank half of voters think DHS Secretary Kristi Noem should be removed: poll

A majority of voters say Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem should be removed from her job, according to a new national poll.Fifty-eight percent of those questioned in a Quinnipiac University survey in the field from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 said it's time for Noem to go, with 34% saying she should remain on the job.The survey was conducted amid President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and in the wake of two fatal shootings by federal agents of U.S. citizens in...

A potential Starlink competitor just got FCC clearance to launch 4,000 satellites

Aspiring Starlink competitor Logos Space Services has secured FCC clearance to launch more than 4,000 broadband satellites into low Earth orbit by 2035, as reported by Space News. Under FCC regulations, the company must deploy half of the approved amount within the next seven years. The company is headed by its founder, Milo Medin, a former project manager at NASA as well as a former vice president of wireless services at Google. The company has been raising money since it opened its doors in 2...

Charting Canada’s Winter Olympics legacy

After a 2022 Olympic performance that saw a high total medal count but a 30-year low in gold finishes, Team Canada is looking to put more athletes on the podium at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. These charts show how Canada stacks up against its competition.

How Team Canada stacks up against its Winter Olympic rivals

After a 2022 Olympic performance that saw a high total medal count but a 30-year low in gold finishes, Team Canada is looking to put more athletes on the podium at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. These charts show how Canada stacks up against its competition.

How to watch the Opening Ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games kick off with the Opening Ceremony this Friday. Here's how to watch. (REUTERS/Claudia Greco) REUTERS / Reuters The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin this week, and this year's Opening Ceremony promises to be one for the ages. The three-hour event will feature performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, 3,000 athletes participating in the Parade of Nations, and not one but two Olympic cauldrons being lit. (One at Milan's Arco del...

Mamdani Endorses Hochul for Re-election, Praising ‘Model’ Partnership

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s support could lend a jolt of progressive energy to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign and further cement them as allies.

Ontario police hold news conference after 9 Toronto officers reportedly charged in tow truck investigation

Toronto police officers accused of leaking information to 'key' organized crime figure after corruption probe

Border crossings hit 55-year low after Democrats said reform was the only fix

Many Democrats long claimed the only way to solve the border crisis was for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, but a Trump-era enforcement posture in the absence of new legislation has led to a 55-year low in crossings.Data from the Border Patrol cited by Pew Research this week found there were 237,538 migrant encounters at the Mexican border in 2025; the lowest number since Richard Nixon was president — 201,780 were encountered in 1970.Those figures are a drop from more than 2 m...

Minneapolis mayor avoids question on opposing Obama-era immigration policy now pushed by Trump

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey avoided answering why he opposes a federal immigration measure once used by President Barack Obama and now pushed by President Donald Trump during an interview with CNN on Wednesday.Frey appeared on CNN's "The Arena with Kasie Hunt" to discuss the Trump administration's recent pullback of 700 federal agents from Minneapolis after two deadly shootings last month involving federal officers.The mayor continued to push back against what he called "coercion" from the Trum...

The Memory Shortage Has Come for Valve’s Steam Machine

You really, really shouldn’t expect a cheap Steam Machine or Steam Frame headset.

The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones drop to a record-low price

Now's a great time to consider upgrading your wireless headphones since you can get our favorites at their best price yet. The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are down to $398, which is $62 off and the best discount we've seen since their debut. The sale applies to all three colorways. These easily topped our list of the best wireless headphones. They are, in a word, fantastic. The headphones are packed with premium features, like advanced ANC. There are a whopping 12 ANC microphones throughout and ...

How Hochul Improved Her Prospects and Hurt an Adversary Along the Way

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York has warded off most challenges to her re-election, but still faces one from her own deputy, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.

DR MARC SIEGEL: How AA, faith and science align with Trump's fight against addiction

I applaud President Trump’s Jan. 29 executive order known as the Great American Recovery Initiative, but I think it should be renamed the Bill W. and Dr. Bob Initiative, after the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. Both men suffered from severe alcoholism until a fateful day in December 1934, when Bill Wilson experienced a spiritual awakening — described as a blinding white light — after demanding that God show Himself. Bill also described the sensation of standing on a mountain with the wind of ...

Disney’s New Era Could Bring Back ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ in a Major Way

Plus, Mark Ruffalo addresses his Marvel future.

ExpressVPN launches four new standalone apps

ExpressVPN is launching a new cybersecurity suite consisting of four standalone products: a password manager called ExpressKeys, a masked email relay called ExpressMailGuard, an encrypted AI platform called ExpressAI and an app called Identity Defender that monitors public information for any threats to your identity. All four apps are being rolled into ExpressVPN's existing multi-tiered pricing structure.ExpressKeys and ExpressMailGuard have officially launched and are now available to subscrib...

What the hell is Moltbook, the social network for AI agents?

Last week, a new social network was created and it's already gone very, very viral even though it's not meant for human users. I'm talking, of course, about Moltbook, a Reddit-like platform that's populated entirely by AI agents. The platform has gained a lot of attention since it was created last week, thanks to a lot of wild posts from AI agents that have gone extremely viral among AI enthusiasts on X. But while Moltbook seemingly came out of nowhere, there's a lot more going on than the scifi...

Amazon Germany fined $70 million for 'influencing' third-party Marketplace pricing

The Bundeskartellamt, or the Federal Cartel Office of Germany, has prohibited Amazon from continuing its practice of using mechanisms to control the prices charged by sellers on its platform in the country. Germany’s competition regulator explained that the company uses “various price control mechanisms” to review prices set by third-party Markerplace sellers. If the website deems a specific listing’s pricing as too high, it allegedly removes the listing altogether or prevents it from being prom...

Finland's Olympic women's ice hockey team postpones game as players deal with norovirus outbreak

A preliminary round match between Finland and Canada in women’s ice hockey at the Winter Olympics was postponed on Thursday due to a norovirus outbreak.The Finnish women’s team was dealing with the issue, the team said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTheir matchup with Canada was postponed to Feb. 12. Finland completed an early-afternoon practice session with just eight skaters and two goalies. The remaining 13 players were either in quarantine or isolation due to the stomach v...

Dem leaders share list of 10 demands for ICE reforms with GOP

Democratic leaders in Congress shared a list of 10 demands for reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday, insisting they be added to the funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., put forward the following demands in a letter to Republican leadership, arguing that ICE has "has terrorized communities across the country."Targeted enforcementDemocrats say DHS officers mu...

Trump calls family of Staff Sgt Ollis to confirm Medal of Honor award

In a heartfelt moment captured on video, President Donald Trump called the family of Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis to personally confirm that the fallen U.S. Army Ranger would receive the Medal of Honor, recognizing his heroism and sacrifice after he died shielding an allied soldier in Afghanistan in 2013.In the video, Ollis’ father, Robert, was seen taking the call from the president, with his shock written across his face."We’re very nervous," Robert can be heard saying on speakerphone."You should ...

Valve pushes back Steam Machine launch due to storage and memory shortage

You will have to wait a bit longer before you can buy a Steam Machine and you may have to pay more for one, too. Valve had intended to release the console-style SteamOS-powered device in early 2026, and AMD CEO Lisa Su just claimed that the company was on track to start shipping it soon. But in a new post detailing the latest updates for its upcoming Steam products, Valve has revealed that while it’s still aiming to start selling the console in the first half of the year, it has yet to decide on...

Joe Rogan says UK has ‘lost it’ over stat showing that 12,000 people were arrested for social media posts

Joe Rogan marveled at the amount of reported arrests in the U.K. over online speech as he spoke to a British comedian on Wednesday's "Joe Rogan Experience.""More than 12,000 people have been arrested in the U.K. in the past year for social media posts. And if you read some of those social media posts, they're not even remotely terrifying," Rogan said. He went on to say that these are not calls to violence, but rather statements like "The immigrants are coming into this f---ing country and creati...

Vance, Rubio greet American Winter Olympians in Italy

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio greeted American Olympians in Milan, Italy, as the athletes prepared to represent the U.S. at the Winter Games.Vance arrived with his wife, second lady Usha Vance, and their children, Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. While holding their children's hands, the second couple greeted the athletes and wished them luck. The vice president said that although the second lady is not a sports fan, she loves the Olympics, which he said speaks to the Games’...

Federal judge rules against DHS on warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon

A federal judge on Wednesday barred the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from carrying out warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon without individualized assessments of flight risk, finding that federal agents likely violated the law through a pattern of unlawful arrests.U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai granted a preliminary injunction in a proposed class-action lawsuit against DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the case moves forward.The court concluded that ag...

Millions of AI chat messages exposed in app data leak

A popular mobile app called Chat & Ask AI has more than 50 million users across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Now, an independent security researcher says the app exposed hundreds of millions of private chatbot conversations online. The exposed messages reportedly included deeply personal and disturbing requests. Users asked questions like how to painlessly kill themselves, how to write suicide notes, how to make meth and how to hack other apps. These were not harmless prompts. They...

Colorado authorities decline gun charges against parents of Evergreen High School shooter

Colorado authorities said Wednesday they will not pursue gun-related charges against the parents of a teenager who wounded two students — both of whom sustained life-threatening injuries — during a shooting at a high school last fall, citing insufficient evidence.The parents of Desmond Holly, 16, were reviewed for possible charges tied to firearm access or storage following the Sept. 10 shooting at Evergreen High School, but investigators determined there was no basis to move forward, the Jeffer...

Primary for New Jersey Seat Is First House Race in Pivotal Year

Eleven candidates are running in a special primary election on Thursday to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former seat. They include a former member of Congress and the former lieutenant governor.

These 10 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested (2026)

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

Eating out getting more expensive as Americans hit 'menu price fatigue' nationwide

Food prices are going up nationwide — and not just in grocery stores.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report in January, a monthly snapshot tracking inflation in America.Restaurant prices increased between 0.6% and 0.8% in December, compared with November, the CPI found.HAPPY HOUR HABITS SHIFT BAR CULTURE IN AMERICA: WHO'S DRINKING WHEN"The food away from home index also rose 0.7% in December," the report states."The index for full-service meals ...

Trump calls Nicki Minaj 'a winner' as rapper defies Hollywood mold

Nicki Minaj officially gained a fan in Donald Trump.While walking the red carpet at the premiere of the new film, "Melania," President Donald Trump spoke with Fox News Digital about the 43-year-old rapper."Nicki Minaj is fantastic. She's a terrific person," he said. "She was so nice, and she understands, you know, what we're doing with the Trump accounts. We're helping children grow up where they're 18 years old. They're going to have a lot of money. They're gonna be rich. And she got it. She's ...

The ‘Eragon’ Dragon Fantasy Series Is Still Alive at Disney+

After Brandon Sanderson's 'Cosmere' pickup at Apple TV, series based on hit fantasy books are having a big moment.

Lopez: How do you stand up to lies and brutality? Maybe you blow a whistle, for starters

Actor Frank Clem, and others, are blowing the whistle on Trump's brutal ICE raids.

Sony's holiday PS5 sales dropped 16 percent compared to last year

Sony has now shipped 92.2 million PlayStation 5 consoles in total around the world, but sales were down sharply over the holiday season compared to last year. In its latest earnings report, the company said it shipped eight million PS5s during its key third quarter, 1.5 million (16 percent) lower than in the same period last year. The gaming division still made more profit, though, thanks to a boost in software sales and a low yen.Sony’s first two quarters this fiscal year saw an increase in PS5...

Daycares slam Quebec’s new secularism bill, say it will have direct impact on services

Quebec’s enhanced secularism law would ban daycare staff from wearing religious symbols. Groups representing daycares and daycare workers say the proposed law creates headaches for them while trying to solve a problem that doesn’t really exist.

How to stream the 2026 Super Bowl for free: Patriots vs. Seahawks time, where to watch and more

The 2026 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will air on NBC this Sunday, Feb. 8. The game will also stream on Peacock. If you don't have NBC over the air and don't subscribe to Peacock, there are still ways to watch Super Bowl LX and Bad Bunny's history-making halftime show for free. Here's how to tune in.  How to watch Super Bowl LX free: Date: Sunday, Feb. 8 Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. TV channel: NBC, Telemu...

British PM Starmer apologizes for appointing Mandelson, but says diplomat lied about Epstein ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday and said he ​was sorry for having appointed Peter Mandelson as U.S. ambassador, who was a close friend of the late sex offender.

Surfshark VPN deal: Get up to 87 percent off two-year plans

Surfshark’s One plan is heavily discounted right now, with an 87-percent discount on the two-year package, plus three extra months. The promo price comes out to $2.29 per month, or $62 for the first 27 months. We’ve generally liked Surfshark as a straightforward, speedy service for everyday use, and it’s one of the picks in our guide to the best VPNs. In our Surfshark review, we found it delivered excellent speeds overall and reliably unblocked Netflix across most of our test servers, which make...

Dodgers will attend White House ceremony celebrating World Series win amid ongoing ICE tension: report

The Los Angeles Dodgers will accept an invitation to the White House for a ceremony to celebrate their 2025 World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.A White House official told the New York Post the team has been in touch about a visit and the plan to attend. A date has not yet been set.There were calls for the team to forgo the traditional White House celebration due to ongoing tension with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON...

Tigers, Framber Valdez agree to three-year deal: reports

The Detroit Tigers reportedly added some firepower to its rotation on Wednesday night.The Tigers and free-agent pitcher Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year deal worth $115 million, according to multiple reports. Valdez will join a rotation that already included two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMValdez, a World Series champion with the Houston Astros in 2022, spent his entire career with the American League West team fo...

Turning Forgotten Telescope Data into New Discoveries

Astronomers have been collecting data for generations, and the sad fact is that not all of it has yet been fully analyzed. There are still discoveries hiding in the dark recesses of data archives strewn throughout the astronomical world. Some of them are harder to access than others, such as actual physical plates containing star positions from more than a hundred years ago. But as more and more of this data is archived, astronomers also keep coming up with ever more impressive tools to analyze ...

Savannah Guthrie pleads with mother Nancy's captors in heartbreaking video and more top headlines

1. Savannah Guthrie pleads with mother Nancy's captors in heartbreaking video2. Meet the career law enforcement charged with finding Nancy Guthrie3. Trump returns to National Prayer Breakfast as faith takes center stage in second term‘CLASSIC DEFLECTION’ – Social media erupts as progressive mayor plays race card. Continue reading …FOOTAGE RELEASED – NYPD bodycam shows officer shooting man with knife as Mamdani calls for no charges. Continue reading …PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' mo...

Arizona police helicopter crashes while responding to shooting in Flagstaff, killing pilot and paramedic

A police helicopter responding to an active shooter in Flagstaff, Arizona, crashed Wednesday night, killing both the pilot and a trooper-paramedic on board, officials said.The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Ranger helicopter was providing tactical air support to the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies during the incident when it went down, AZDPS spokesperson Sgt. Kameron Lee said.Authorities have not yet released the identities of the pilot and paramedic.B...