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Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Premier Danielle Smith says she hasn't signed Alberta separatist petition, or any other

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has not signed a petition currently gathering signatures to push for a referendum to pull the province out of Confederation.

New Australian Liberal Party leader Angus Taylor’s message to One Nation voters

Angus Taylor warned the Liberals must 'change or die' to survive the next poll.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Canadian physics professor steps back from job over Epstein questions

A highly regarded theoretical physicist has "agreed to pause his working relationship" with the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ont., which he helped found, over questions about his presence in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. government last month. He's one of several Canadian scholars and businesspeople named in the files.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Intervene in N.Y. Redistricting Case

Lawyers for Representative Nicole Malliotakis, Republican of New York, asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling that would redraw her district lines.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Australia’s Liberals elect net zero opponent as new leader

The switch comes as polling shows the party slipping behind One Nation.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Ring calls off partnership with police surveillance provider Flock Safety

Ring has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety, after receiving backlash for running a Super Bowl ad touting its Search Party feature. If you’ll recall, Ring revealed back in October 2025 that it was entering a partnership with the surveillance company, which would make it possible for law enforcement to ask smart doorbell owners for videos captured by their devices. In its announcement, the company said that the “planned Flock Safety integration would require significantly more time and r...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Prince William’s environmental charity reported over partner’s Epstein ties

Prince William’s Earthshot Prize is facing scrutiny after its founding partner was linked to Jeffrey Epstein in the latest Department of Justice files release. However, one expert says it’s "a bit of a stretch" to suggest the Prince of Wales received funding for his charity through any connection to Epstein.Although William is the face of Earthshot Prize — which is a global environmental prize that is awarded to five winners each year for their contributions towards environmentalism — he recruit...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Puerto Rico governor signs law recognizing unborn babies as human beings

Puerto Rico's Republican governor on Thursday signed a bill that amends a law to recognize an unborn baby as a human being, which opponents argued could eventually lead to outlawing abortion in the U.S. territory.Gov. Jenniffer González said in a statement that the measure "aims to maintain consistency between civil and criminal provisions by recognizing the unborn child as a human being."The amendment, in Senate Bill 923, altered an article within Puerto Rico's Penal Code that defines murder.Th...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

European nation votes to cap population at 10M in major immigration crackdown referendum

Switzerland is set to vote this summer on a proposal aimed at capping the country’s population at 10 million, the latest effort by the nation’s leading right-wing party to restrict immigration.The Swiss People’s Party (SVP), which holds the most seats in parliament, announced the referendum on Wednesday after gathering enough support through petition signatures.  The measure, which will be put on the national ballot on June 14, comes just as the population neared 9.1 million, according to the Fe...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un entrenches daughter as likely heir, Seoul says

Analysts say Ju Ae could be elevated to First Secretary at the party congress.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

More than 1,400 California mountain lions get endangered species protections

California wildlife officials on Thursday voted to list six small, isolated mountain lion populations as threatened under the state Endangered Species Act.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Company in Alberta to turn cattle manure into natural gas, bury CO2

Manure from thousands of southern Alberta cattle will be used to supply renewable natural gas, while at the same time harmful carbon dioxide emissions will be buried, in a first-of-its-kind project.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Over 700 arrested amid major gang and drug crackdown in Louisiana

Authorities have been making arrests as federal, state and local law enforcement crack down against violent crime and drugs in Louisiana.A multi-month push to go after violent gangs and drug peddlers around the Bayou State yielded 742 arrests as well as the seizure of drugs, according to a report.The undertaking that started in October resulted in the recovery of 176 firearms in the state and vast amounts of drugs, including fentanyl and other substances, KTAL/KMSS reported.US MILITARY LAUNCHES ...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

D4vd's family members are fighting grand jury subpoenas in the case of a dead teen found in the singer's car

The father, mother and brother of singer known as D4vd have tried to quash a subpoena to testify in California in the case of the teenager found in the singer's Tesla.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Sanctuary policies let alleged child predator roam free until DHS made Portland, Oregon, airport arrest

FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arrested an illegal migrant who was charged with rape, purchasing sex with a minor, and sexual abuse in Oregon, after the migrant was released on bail by sanctuary policies.Manuel Cruz-Ramirez, who still faces the slew of charges, was not referred to immigration officers upon his arrest and release due to Marion County’s sanctuary status. The illegal immigrant from Mexico was apprehended only because he was using a fraudulent Mexican passpo...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

The National | RCMP identifies Tumbler Ridge victims

Feb. 12, 2026 | RCMP investigators identify all eight victims of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting. Billionaire Frank Stronach’s first sexual assault trial begins. And, the Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team start their gold medal quest with a big win. Watch The National 9pm EST Sun-Fri

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin eyes quadruple axel after historic backflip at Milan Cortina Olympics

Ilia Malinin, known as the "Quad God," continued to dazzle fans as he once again put his full warrior spirit on display during his latest performance at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.Malinin landed a historic backflip to help Team USA win gold in the team event. The move was outlawed in 1976, with officials citing safety concerns. Before Malinin, fellow American Terry Kubicka was the last skater to land it legally at the Games.Malinin will compete in Friday’s men's free skate and enters as the...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Judge blocks Trump administration move to cut $600 million in HIV funding from states

A federal judge granted California and other states a temporary restraining order halting the administration's health funding cuts for 14 days while the litigation continues.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Over 1.5 million illegal aliens with deportation orders in US, ICE director reveals

Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons revealed that there are about 1.6 million illegal aliens with final deportation orders in the U.S., half of whom have criminal convictions.During testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday, Lyons said, "What we're tracking right now is about 1.6 million final [deportation] orders in the United States, with approximately 800,000 of those having criminal convictions."Lyons clarifie...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Arizona sheriff blocking FBI from key evidence in escalating Guthrie case: source

TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal law enforcement source has confirmed to Fox News Digital that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is blocking the FBI from obtaining key evidence in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. The evidence requested by the FBI includes a glove and DNA found inside Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona, home, according to information first reported by Reuters. Federal officials have asked Nanos for the items so they could be processed at the FBI's national crime laboratory in Quantico, Virgini...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

L.A. liable for destroying homeless people's property, federal judge rules

In a lawsuit over L.A.'s seizure of homeless people's belongings, a federal judge found the city modified or fabricated records in more than 100 camp cleanups, tainting the evidence so much that a fair trial was not possible. She ruled the city violated the Constitution and was liable for the lost personal property.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Newsom stop in key presidential primary state sparks more 2028 speculation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's book tour will take him early next month to New Hampshire, the state that's traditionally held the nation's first presidential primary for a century.The Portsmouth Music Hall announced on Thursday that California's two-term Democratic governor will present his new book, "Young Man in a Hurry," on Thursday, at their theater on March 5.It's a sure bet that the stop along New Hampshire's Seacoast will generate more buzz about Newsom's national ambitions and the likeli...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Noem slams Dems blocking DHS funding bill citing TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard: 'I hope they come to their senses'

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem warned Thursday that a lapse in funding for her department could disrupt airport security, disaster response and counterterrorism operations, escalating a partisan standoff in Congress over immigration policy.Senate Democrats demanded stringent reforms to immigration enforcement and blocked multiple attempts Thursday to keep the agency open, though Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) only accounts for 11% of the bill's funding, ac...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Vulnerable Dem senator slammed for requiring photo ID at rally, but not to vote

A new attack ad from Republicans targeting U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is slamming the vulnerable Democrat senator for requiring entrants at his political rallies to show proof of identification, but arguing that identification requirements for voting are a form of voter suppression. "Want to get into a Jon Ossoff rally?" the advertisement's narrator begins, before it goes into a montage of staffers at Ossoff's Feb. 7 rally asking for entrants' IDs."Don’t forget your ID" rally staff can be hear...

Tech - Universe Today - 4 hours ago

Sediment Cores Track Timing Hiccups in Earth's Magnetic Field Flips

Every so often (in geologic time) Earth's magnetic field does a flip. The north and south magnetic poles gradually trade places in a phenomenon called a geomagnetic reversal. Scientists long thought this happened every ten thousand years or so. However, new evidence from deep ocean cores show that at least two ancient reversals didn't follow that script. One took about 18,000 years to flip and the other took 70,000 years. Such lengthy time lapses could have seriously affected Earth's atmospheric...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss granted sixth year of NCAA eligibility by state judge

Ole Miss will run it back with the man who carried the team to its most successful season in program history.After suing the NCAA over a sixth season of eligibility, Trinidad Chambliss was granted the opportunity to play the 2026 season by a state judge on Thursday.The NCAA formally rejected his request for a sixth year of eligibility on Jan. 9 because he and his team could not provide evidence that he was suffering from an "incapacitating injury or illness" when he did not play for Division II ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Slovak man who traveled to Winter Olympics to cheer on hockey team arrested after 16 years on lam

A Slovakian native was in Italy this week, 16 years after prosecutors in the country issued a warrant against him.The 44-year-old unidentified man traveled to Milan to watch his native country's Olympic hockey team take on medal favorite Finland, which wound up being a tremendous 4-1 upset victory for the Slovaks.However, he never got a chance to see the Slovaks' version of the "Miracle on Ice."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Police said they tracked down the suspect after he ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

FBI reveals new evidence, including backpack details, in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, doubles reward to $100K

TUCSON, Ariz. — The FBI announced Thursday it is doubling its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance after releasing new details about a potential suspect.FBI Phoenix said new "identifying details" about Guthrie's potential abductor have been confirmed after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage by the FBI’s Operational Technology Division. The suspect is described as a man, roughly 5 feet, 9 inches to 5 feet, 10 ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

FBI reveals new suspect details, including backpack, in Nancy Guthrie disappearance; doubles reward to $100K

TUCSON, Ariz. — The FBI announced on Thursday it is doubling its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance after releasing new details about a potential suspect.FBI Phoenix said new "identifying details" about Guthrie's potential abductor have been confirmed after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage by the FBI’s Operational Technology Division. The suspect is described as a man, roughly 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, with ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Former FBI agent calls holster setup in Nancy Guthrie case 'incredibly amateur and unsafe'

TUCSON, Ariz. - Former FBI agents are questioning a holster configuration seen in surveillance video tied to the Nancy Guthrie case, calling the apparent pairing of a semi-automatic handgun with a revolver-style polyester holster "incredibly amateur and unsafe."During an appearance on Fox News' Hannity, TMZ founder Harvey Levin said his team closely examined the recently released surveillance video and believes that the suspect was carrying a semi-automatic pistol inside a soft polyester holster...

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Eagle champion Sandy Steers, who fought big developments throughout Big Bear, has died

Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle advocacy group announced that Sandy Steers, a biologist and the group's executive director, died Wednesday evening.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

'Duck Dynasty’ star calls most of TV 'garbage,' says faith is why they stayed on air

While the "whirlwind" of TV fame forced the "Duck Dynasty" family to hold onto their "deep roots of faith," they decided to stay in the industry because of the positive influence they felt it had on culture."I heard a speaker one time, he was talking about how it used to be like school, education, the church, the government, like all these kind of things had a similar kind of effect on people," Korie Robertson told Sage Steele on her podcast this week."He’s like, ‘Now, all these things are like ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

UK nursery worker jailed for 18 years for ‘wicked’ serial child sex abuse

Vincent Chan abused girls aged 3 and 4 during naptime at a London nursery.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Cardi B issues warning to ICE at California concert kickoff: 'We gon' jump they a----'

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called out musician Cardi B after she was seen in viral videos joking that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents should be attacked if they enter her concert.During the opening night of her "Little Miss Drama Tour" in Palm Desert, California on Wednesday, the musician scanned the crowd for any Guatemalans or Mexicans in the audience and made a statement that went viral.She then proceeded to warn, "B----, If ICE comes in here, we gon’ jump...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Tim Walz demands federal government ‘pay for what they broke’ after Homan announces Minnesota drawdown

Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is demanding that the federal government "pay for what they broke" after the Trump administration announced it would draw down its immigration enforcement presence in the Twin Cities.During a press conference following Border Czar Tom Homan’s announcement that the administration would be ending its "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, Walz said that federal law enforcement’s presence in the state was leaving "deep damage" and "generational trauma.""The federal...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago
Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Police Seek 4 People After Teen Killed in Bronx Shooting

The police said they were seeking three men and one woman in connection with the shooting, which killed Christopher Redding, 16. Two other teenagers were injured.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

The PS Plus Game Catalog additions for February include Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

During its State of Play livestream on Thursday, Sony revealed the first PlayStation Plus Game Catalog addition for February and it's a doozy. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5) will finally websling its way onto the Game Catalog on February 17. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released in October 2023, and Insomniac's third Spidey game is the the best of the bunch. You can play as both Peter Parker and his protégé Miles Morales. Each Spidey has his own skill tree and moveset to master. Traversing New York (w...

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Former N.Y.P.D. Official Is Charged With Soliciting Bribes

Kevin Taylor, who ran the School Safety Division, received cash, luxury hotel lodging and a helicopter ride for promising to help steer city contracts to a Florida businessman, prosecutors said.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

God of War is getting a remake trilogy, and a new retro-inspired action game is out today

Last year marked 20 years since God of War hit the PlayStation 2 and kicked off one of gaming biggest franchises. Now, at the tail end of that 20th anniversary celebration, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has announced two new project. First, and most significantly, the original God of War trilogy from the PS2 and PS3 is being remade for the modern era. There’s no footage of it yet the developer says that they’re “very early in development,” so we likely won’t see or hear much about this for a while....

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Two babies found dead in French family’s freezer, mother arrested

French prosecutors have opened a murder inquiry that carries a life sentence.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

CBP supervisor accused of harboring illegal immigrant in his Texas home faces criminal charges

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisor is accused of harboring an illegal immigrant he was engaged in a romantic relationship with in his Texas home. Andres Wilkinson appeared in a federal courtroom this week and was ordered held pending a detention hearing, the Justice Department said. Wilkinson began working for the CBP in 2001 and was promoted to a supervisory position in 2021, where he oversaw the enforcement of customs and immigration laws.ICE ARRESTS NEW ORLEANS POLICE RECRU...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series' trademark fog to an eerie coastal community

Coming off the success of Slient Hill f, which moved the series’ psychological horror to the Japanese countryside, Konami, Annapurna Interactive and developer Screen Burn Interactive have chosen a foggy island as the setting for Silent Hill: Townfall.The first gameplay trailer for Townfall, introduced during Sony’s latest State of Play, follows Simon Ordell, a man who keeps mysteriously waking up in the water off the coast of the empty island town of St. Amelia. In the trailer, Simon hides from ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Saturn’s Rings Came From a Two-Moon Collision About 100 Million Years Ago, Study Says

The collision could also be responsible for Saturn’s iconic rings, researchers say.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

US Olympic figure skater calls for judges to be vetted after controversial decision gave her silver

Madison Chock and Evan Bates have responded to questions over judging in the recent Olympic ice dance pairs final. Chock called for judges to be vetted for the sake of transparency. The couple was looking to defend their gold medal, but came in second to the French duo of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. A French judge graded Beaudry and Cizeron higher than Chock and Bates, which ultimately helped thrust the French team to gold over the Americans. The judging has been the topic o...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Air Transat aims to repatriate all its customers in Cuba within days

Air Transat is aiming to get all of its customers out of Cuba by next Wednesday, amid a call for Canadians to avoid delaying their exit from the country.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Americans could pay to bring back alleged members of 'foreign terrorist cartel' to US

Alleged members of "foreign terrorist cartel" Tren de Aragua are set to be brought back to the U.S. after their deportations in 2025 -- and it could come at taxpayers' expense.U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who has repeatedly butted heads with the Trump administration, ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to facilitate the return of 137 migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador in 2025, called CECOT. Boasberg stipulated in his ruling that the government pay for the migr...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Americans may have to pay to bring back alleged members of 'foreign terrorist cartel' to US

Alleged members of "foreign terrorist cartel" Tren de Aragua may be brought back to the U.S. after their deportations in 2025, and it could come at taxpayers' expense.U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who has repeatedly butted heads with the Trump administration, ordered the Trump administration Thursday to facilitate the return of 137 migrants deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, CECOT, in 2025. Boasberg stipulated in his ruling that the government pay for the migrants' airfare back...

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

N.Y.C. Officials Reinstate Pride Flag at Stonewall After Federal Removal

Hundreds of people attended a rally on Thursday to re-raise the flag, setting up a defiant response to the Trump administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Democrats salivate at GOP zero-vote margin as shutdown looms over ICE reform gridlock

Democrats believe a zero-vote GOP margin for error in the House of Representatives would give them newfound leverage in negotiations over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other priorities as rumors circulate that yet another Republican may cut his time in office short.A Republican majority hangs by a thread as questions continue to circulate over whether Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., will resign his seat in the coming days. To members like Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., that prospect stre...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Democrats salivate at GOP's near zero-vote margin as shutdown looms over ICE reform gridlock

Democrats believe a one-vote GOP margin for error in the House of Representatives would give them newfound leverage in negotiations over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other priorities as rumors circulate that yet another Republican may cut his time in office short.A Republican majority hangs by a thread as questions continue to circulate over whether Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., will resign his seat in the coming days. To members like Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., that prospect stren...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

The Asus Zenbook S 16 Is $500 Off and Has Never Been This Cheap

The Asus Zenbook S 16 was a favorite of ours last year, but the price was always too high. Now it has dropped to $1,000, and it’s a total steal.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

The next Metal Gear Solid remaster collection arrives this summer

Volume two of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection will arrive on August 27, publisher Konami announced today during Sony’s latest State of Play presentation. The bundle will feature 2008’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, the HD remaster of 2010’s Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and a selection of bonus content, including Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, which was originally released for Game Boy Color in 2000. All told, that’s a smaller selection of games than Konami made available with Vol...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Finland's ski jumping coach Igor Medved ousted from Olympics over team rule violation

Finland ski jumpers will have to navigate the rest of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics without head coach Igor Medved.The coach's removal from the Games centered around what officials described Thursday as an alcohol-related issue.The Finnish Olympic Committee added that Medved's behavior violated team conduct policies.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOther details surrounding the incident that led to Medved being sent home were not immediately made available.FINLAND'S OLYMPIC WO...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Finnish ski jumping coach Igor Medved ousted from Olympics over team rule violation

Finnish ski jumpers will have to navigate the rest of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics without head coach Igor Medved.The coach's removal from the Games centered around what officials described Thursday as an alcohol-related issue.The Finnish Olympic Committee added that Medved's behavior violated team conduct policies.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOther details about the incident that led to Medved being sent home were not immediately available.FINLAND'S OLYMPIC WOMEN'S ICE H...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Brock Nelson's two-goal performance leads Team USA to victory over Latvia in Olympic debut

Team USA is off to a hot start in men’s ice hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, as they defeated Latvia, 5-1, to open their play on Thursday night.While the team is filled with young talent, it was the oldest player on the team, 34-year-old Brock Nelson of the Colorado Avalanche, scoring twice for the U.S. in the second period to lead the squad in scoring.Nelson was patient with his first goal, which broke a 1-1 tie in the second period when New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes found him in fr...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Art exhibit celebrates the work of painter killed in Lapu Lapu Day attack

When Nadine Kelln and Jenifer Darbellay first learned they were going to get to do an art show together, they were beyond elated. But before it could ever come to fruition, Darbellay was killed in last year's attack on the Lapu Lapu Day street festival in Vancouver. Now, the show will go on in her honour.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Cruz targets Minnesota-style fraud with bill forcing proof before federal childcare payouts

EXCLUSIVE: A trio of Republican senators are moving to overhaul how federal childcare funds are distributed after what they call "mass fraud" in Minnesota exposed a system that paid providers before verifying children were ever in the room.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rick Scott, R-Fla., is introducing the Payment Integrity Act, legislation that would require states to distribute federally funded childcare dollars based on verified attendance — not enrollment cla...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Cruz targets Minnesota-style fraud with bill requiring proof before federal childcare payouts

EXCLUSIVE: A trio of Republican senators are moving to overhaul how federal childcare funds are distributed after what they call "mass fraud" in Minnesota exposed a system that paid providers before verifying children were ever in the room.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joined by senators Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Rick Scott, R-Fla., is introducing the Payment Integrity Act, legislation that would require states to distribute federally funded childcare dollars based on verified attendance, not enrollment c...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Your First Look at Hasbro’s ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Figures Is Here (Exclusive)

We might not have seen much from the movie itself yet, but would it be 'Star Wars' if we didn't get some hints through some toys?

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Kristin Cavallari says childless men are a dating ‘deal breaker’

Kristin Cavallari has a new deal breaker when it comes to dating, after previously being in a relationship with a man 13 years younger.On this week's episode of "Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari," the host had actress Sarah Shahi on to discuss the reality of divorce and co-parenting. The "Sex/Life" star divorced Steve Howey in 2021 after 18 years together.At the end of the podcast episode, Cavallari and Shahi were asking rapid-fire questions about what they find "hot" when dating new men. ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Tufts professor says students are ditching woke culture and find performative politics 'cringy'

A Tufts University professor says the era of peak campus "wokeness" may be fading, arguing that a new crop of students is rejecting performative politics and demanding serious debate in the classroom.Eitan Hersh wrote in a Boston Globe op-ed on Thursday that a new "microgeneration" of undergraduates is pushing back against language policing and ideological grandstanding. He said the shift presents an opportunity to restore free speech and viewpoint diversity on the nation’s campuses."In this eme...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

British teenager who stabbed schoolboy to death named

Kian Moulton, now 15, can be named after a judge lifted anonymity rules.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

The first Control Resonant gameplay trailer shows Dylan defying physics in a sideways NYC

It’s been less than three months since we got our first look at Control Resonant, the sequel to Remedy’s mind-bending, third-person adventure that introduced us to Jesse Faden and the Federal Bureau of Control. At today’s State of Play event, we got to see the first extended bit of gameplay from Control Resonant and the combat looks as inspired as ever, though the setting is completely new.As we learned in December, the next Control games doesn’t focus on Jesse Faden; instead, you’ll primarily p...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Mina the Hollower resurfaces with a spring 2026 release window

Sony’s first State of Play stream of the year included an update on Mina the Hollower, the latest title from Shovel Knight studio Yacht Club Games. It’s now slated to arrive sometime this spring. The developer initially planned to release the retro-style action-adventure platformer on Halloween last year, but delayed it to “to apply some final polish and balancing to make the game truly shine.”While Mina the Hollower didn’t make its original Halloween release date, at least the new demo, which w...

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

In an Upset, Analilia Mejia, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Race

Ms. Mejia, a political organizer, beat her main opponent in the New Jersey primary, Tom Malinowski, by a narrow margin after he was battered by negative ads from a pro-Israel group.

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Culver City, a crime haven? Bondi's jab falls flat with locals

Responding to Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi's jab, people who live or work in Culver City posted photos of clean streets, manicured parks and humming community events.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Kena: Scars of Kosmora is coming out later this year

When it launched in 2021, Kena: Bridge of Spirits was an early example of the graphical power of the PS5 thanks to its Pixar-adjacent animation and over-the-top effects. Based on a surprise trailer at Sony's latest State of Play, it seems like its sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, could up the ante when it launches later this year.Scars of Kosmora follows spirit guide Kena to a mysterious island called Kosmora, where a powerful spirit breaks her staff and forces her to embrace a new style of spiri...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Ghost of Yotei's multiplayer expansion arrives March 10

Ghost of Yotei’s forthcoming Legends multiplayer expansion will arrive early next month, Sony announced today during its latest State of Play presentation. As in Ghost of Tsushima, you’ll be able to play the mode with up to three other people online. Players can each choose from one of four classes samurai, archer, mercenary and shinobi who excel in different combat scenarios. All four classes can wield a katana and bow, but then they also have access to special weapons and skills. For example, ...

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

Mamdani to Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams

The new projects, expected to be announced on Friday, will reverse decisions made by the Adams administration, and help the new mayor fulfill his vow to make buses fast and free in New York.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Ireland agrees to play Israel in Nations League despite previously calling for ban over Gaza war

Just months after lobbying for the banishment of the Israeli national soccer team to be banned from UEFA, Ireland has agreed to play Israel this fall in Nations League matches. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) only just approved a motion calling for Israel to be banned from UEFA back in November. The FAI joined the soccer federations of Norway and Turkey in calling for Israel's banishment, citing the country's war in Gaza. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also made a similar plea. T...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

American snowboarder Nathan Pare reacts to disqualification following collision at Milan Cortina Olympics

Nathan Pare's bid for gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics came to an abrupt end on Day 6 of the Winter Games.The day's second snowboarding quarterfinal event did not go as Pare likely hoped, with the American competing near last place for most of the race. Pare gained some momentum around a turn, but his snowboard became intertwined with Spain's Lucas Eguibar Breton.Part of the back portion of Pare's board appeared to make contact with Eguibar Breton’s board. The collision ultimately caused ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

American snowboarder Nathan Pare reacts to disqualification after collision at Milan Cortina Olympics

Nathan Pare's bid for gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics came to an abrupt end on Day 6 of the Winter Games.The day's second snowboarding quarterfinal event did not go as Pare likely hoped, with the American competing near last place for most of the race. Pare gained some momentum around a turn, but his snowboard became intertwined with Spain's Lucas Eguibar Breton's.Part of the back portion of Pare's board appeared to make contact with Eguibar Breton’s board. The collision caused the Spani...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

James Van Der Beek's friends share 'sacred' final moments with him before his death at 48

James Van Der Beek's friends are sharing memories they made with the actor in his final days after he died Wednesday at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer.In an Instagram post shared shortly after his death was announced, retired WWE star Stacy Keibler shared a photo of herself looking up at Van Der Beek as they sat outside together watching the sunset. In the photo, the actor appears to be sitting in a wheelchair."Spending these final days with you has been a true gift from...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

DOT closes major commercial trucking loophole blamed for illegal immigrants causing fatal crashes

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Wednesday it has closed a major loophole that allowed unqualified drivers, including illegal immigrants, to operate commercial trucks after several fatal crashes last year involving non-domiciled drivers.  "For far too long, America has allowed dangerous foreign drivers to abuse our truck licensing systems, wreaking havoc on our roadways. This safety loophole ends today," U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said. "Moving forward, unqualifi...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Former FBI agent urges caution as surveillance video of man in Guthrie area circulates web

A man caught on surveillance footage allegedly trespassing on a Tucson property just 20 minutes before doorbell camera footage showed a person at Nancy Guthrie's front door has sparked speculation about whether the subject of each video is the same person.TMZ's Harvey Levin says the FBI is taking seriously a video of a man caught on camera wearing two backpacks while strolling through what appears to be a car port and up to a back gate. The person, wearing a hooded coat and long pants, takes one...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

5th Circuit upholds Texas ban on paid ballot harvesting, overturning lower court

A federal appeals court Thursday upheld a Texas law banning paid ballot harvesting, reversing a lower court that had blocked the measure as unconstitutional and allowing the state to enforce the restriction.In a 26-page opinion, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a district court erred when it struck down part of Texas’ 2021 election law, Senate Bill 1. The provision makes it a crime to be paid to interact with voters in person while they are filling out mail ballots in order to in...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

5th Circuit upholds Texas' ban on paid ballot harvesting, overturning lower court

A federal appeals court Thursday upheld a Texas law banning paid ballot harvesting, reversing a lower court that had blocked the measure as unconstitutional and allowing the state to enforce the restriction.In a 26-page opinion, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a district court erred when it struck down part of Texas’ 2021 election law, Senate Bill 1. The provision makes it a crime to be paid to interact with voters in person while they are filling out mail ballots in order to in...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Elite FBI video unit that worked Kohberger case spotted at Nancy Guthrie's home

TUCSON, Ariz. — FBI video forensics experts were seen bringing specialized equipment into the area of Nancy Guthrie’s home, where blood was previously discovered, as the search for the missing 84-year-old Arizona woman enters its 12th day.Photos obtained by Fox News Digital show members of the FBI’s Video Forensic Analysis Unit arriving at Guthrie’s residence carrying multiple Pelican-style hard cases into a tent set up at the front door.The team also assisted in the race to catch Idaho student ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Hailey Bieber leaves little to imagination in sheer Saint Laurent gown

Hailey Bieber left little to the imagination when she stepped out onto the red carpet in a sheer gown.The 29-year-old Rhode founder walked the red carpet Feb. 12 at the premiere of "Wuthering Heights" in Sydney, Australia in a figure-hugging lacy sheer black floor-length Saint Laurent dress that showcased her underwear.She paired the look with black high heels and minimal jewelry and opted for a softer makeup look.This is not the first time Hailey rocked a sheer gown on the red carpet. She posed...

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

‘Uncanny Valley’: ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans, Palantir Workers’ Ethical Concerns, and AI Assistants

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts dive into WIRED’s scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right into your backyard.

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

OpenAI President Defends Trump Donations, Refuses to Comment on ICE

Are you just an apolitical defender of AI if you give money to fascists?

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

File your taxes for free with TurboTax through Feb. 28 – Here’s how

Tax season is here, and while filing may not top your current to-do list, waiting until the April 15 deadline only adds stress. TurboTax’s mobile app walks you through the process step by step from your phone, and right now eligible users can file federal and state returns — including many complex situations — for free.If you did not use TurboTax last year and complete your return through the mobile app by Feb. 28, you may qualify for the free offer. That means you can file from your phone witho...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

FOX Sports announces complete World Baseball Classic broadcast schedule

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner, and FOX Sports just announced the broadcast schedule.There are five teams in each pool, and each team will play four games over six days during pool play. The tournament begins March 4 and ends March 17.The FOX Sports family of networks (FOX, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes), the FOX Sports App and Tubi will combine to air all 47 games of the World Baseball Classic.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEight of the 20 teams will advance t...

Tech - Universe Today - 7 hours ago

Non-biologic Processes Can't Fully Explain the Organics Curiosity Found on Mars, Providing More Potential Evidence of Life.

In a new study, researchers say that non-biological sources they considered could not fully account for the abundance of organic compounds in a sample collected on Mars by NASA’s Curiosity rover.

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

NASA Puts 21-Year-Old Spacecraft on Pause to Keep It From Crashing Into Earth

A rescue mission could reach the gamma-ray observatory this summer.

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

‘Scarlet’ Is a Ravishing Vision Undercut by a Glib ‘Hamlet’ Reimagining

Mamoru Hosoda’s medieval, isekai-adjacent epic about a princess’s brutal quest for revenge is now playing in theaters.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

US Marine declared dead after search following fall from USS Iwo Jima

A U.S. Marine who reportedly fell overboard and was lost at sea during operations in the Carribean has been declared dead after an unsuccessful search, officials said Thursday. Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah, 21, of Florida, was declared deceased on Tuesday, three days after he fell overboard the USS Iwo Jima, the Marine Corps said. He was announced dead following a 72-hour search and rescue operation.NAVY SAILOR DIES AFTER RESCUING 2 CHILDREN FROM HIGH SURF IN HAWAII WATERS"We are all grievin...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Phillies release Nick Castellanos despite $20 million owed amid reported camp absence controversy

A Philadelphia Phillies fan favorite has been released before spring training gets underway. Veteran MLB outfielder Nick Castellano will have to find a new home before the start of the 2026 season after the team announced his release on Thursday.The news comes after a report from The Athletic revealed "there is no locker in the clubhouse" for Castellanos, adding he has been told "not to report to the team’s complex this week."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe reason? The Phil...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

DNA splatter suggests Nancy Guthrie was bleeding from ‘either the hands or face,' expert says

A key piece of evidence could provide investigators with additional context surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from her Tucson, Arizona, home as the search for the missing 84-year-old stretches into its second week. Photos taken by Fox News Digital show blood droplets on the ground in front of Nancy Guthrie’s front door and in her driveway, painting an eerie picture of what could have led to her disappearance. "Nancy Guthrie is bleeding from some area, either the hands or the face," foren...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

TMZ reports second letter demanding bitcoin in exchange for name of Guthrie kidnapper

TMZ reported Thursday afternoon that it had received a second email from a person demanding one bitcoin in exchange for the name of Nancy Guthrie's alleged kidnapper. "I am not being taken seriously," the person reportedly said in the message. TMZ reported that the person making the demand said he or she wants one bitcoin, worth about $65,000 today, to "lay low" out of fear of retaliation for giving up the kidnapper's name. NANCY GUTHRIE'S ALLEGED BITCOIN RANSOM COULD BE PAID IN MINUTES AS MONDA...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

This Tiny Comet Pulled Off a First-of-Its-Kind Spin Flip

A fresh analysis of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák observations suggests it abruptly reversed its spin after its last Earth flyby—an extreme and unprecedented change.

eco - Wolf Street - 7 hours ago

Sales of Single-Family Homes Plunged (even in the West in Warm Weather), Supply Surged, Median Price Nearly Flat YoY

Demand destruction continues after the price explosion from mid-2020 to mid-2022.

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Arrests made after $1.5-million Burbank home sells without the owner or buyer being aware

A licensed real estate broker and three others allegedly set up the sale of a Burbank home, and both the owner and buyer were unaware of the $1.5-million transaction.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

CNN host Kaitlan Collins reveals Karoline Leavitt defended her press access in Saudi Arabia

CNN host Kaitlan Collins credited White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday for defending the journalist while on a presidential trip to Saudi Arabia.Collins explained on Heather McMahan's "Absolutely Not" podcast that she was in Saudi Arabia on a trip covering President Donald Trump's visit to the country and noted the Saudis famously do not like the media."I asked a shouted question to President Trump, who had seen me when the U.S. press came in," Collins said. "He didn't answe...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Britney Spears sells music for reported $200M, experts cite 'hot catalog' market for sale interest

Britney Spears is stronger than yesterday after reportedly selling her entire music catalog to the tune of $200 million.The "Piece of Me" singer parted ways with the rights to her songs in a multi-million dollar deal with music publisher Primary Wave, a source revealed to NBC. Spears, 44, released her debut studio album "… Baby One More Time" in 1999, a catalog which included a number of hit records and spawned her first headlining tour.Avi Dahan, founder of Dahan Law Group, told Fox News Digita...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Canada school shooting: 1.82m trans teen shooter wanted to be ‘petite’

Trans teen responsible for Canada's worst school shooting in years was fixated with guns.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Fast-food chain to ban all microwaves from restaurants to 'improve food quality'

Indianapolis-based fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake announced it will be removing all microwaves from its kitchens."We expect every unit to be microwave-free by April 15. Quality restaurants don't need microwaves," the restaurant posted on X."It is part of our journey to improve food quality and use traditional methods of cooking only."The chain added pointedy, "Eat Real Food."RFK JR BACKS BEEF, DECLARING 'WAR ON PROTEIN IS OVER' AS HE THANKS AMERICA'S CATTLE RANCHERSThere are 390 restaurants in t...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Waymo Announces Its Next Generation of Robotaxis

The company's newest driving system is key to its pans to expand into more cities this year.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Federal judge blocks Pentagon from demoting Mark Kelly over controversial military video

A federal judge on Thursday ruled the Pentagon cannot punish Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a retired Navy pilot, for taking part in a video that called on U.S. military members to defy "illegal orders."U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, appointed by former President George W. Bush, found the Pentagon violated Kelly’s First Amendment right to free speech and those of "millions of military retirees" by censuring him Jan. 5.Leon's ruling blocks the Pentagon from demoting Kelly's retired military rank of...