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Tech - Gizmodo - 24 minutes ago

‘Spider-Man’ Director Sam Raimi Would Love to Take on Batman

The 'Evil Dead' legend just loves making superhero movies, apparently.

Tech - Wired - 28 minutes ago

‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts unpack the news from Davos, where Trump and major AI companies shared the stage at the World Economic Forum.

Tech - Wired - 30 minutes ago

US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo

The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.

World - Fox News - 50 minutes ago

Blake Lively branded 'f---ing terrorist' by Sony boss amid 'It Ends With Us' turmoil

A senior Sony executive involved in the making of "It Ends With Us" had harsh words about Blake Lively.Andrea "Ange" Giannetti admitted she called Lively a "f---ing terrorist" as the working relationship between the actress and director Justin Baldoni reportedly broke down while filming the romantic drama in 2023. In her deposition, obtained by Fox News Digital, Giannetti described a five-hour meeting in which Lively demanded specific requirements be agreed upon before she would return to work o...

World - Fox News - 52 minutes ago

Ruby Franke’s son breaks silence on jailed YouTube mom, reads diaries from before arrest: 'I was brainwashed'

The son of convicted 8 Passengers YouTube blogger Ruby Franke is speaking out nearly two years after his mother was sentenced to up to six decades in prison for aggravated child abuse. Chad Franke, 20, is sharing his side of the story in a series of TikTok videos by reading diary entries from 2023, one year before his mother was handed down her lengthy prison sentence in a Utah courtroom, according to People. "Hi, my name is Chad, and I used to be very brainwashed," he said in the first video. "...

Tech - Gizmodo - 54 minutes ago
World - Fox News - 54 minutes ago

James Cameron explains why he chose New Zealand over 'polarized' America that turned 'its back on science'

Filmmaker James Cameron said in a new interview that the U.S. rejection of science and vaccines out of the COVID-19 pandemic drove him to move to New Zealand.In an interview on the "In Depth with Graham Bensinger" podcast, Cameron discussed his reason for relocating permanently to New Zealand, where he both lives and spent years working on the "Avatar" movies.Bensinger noted that the United States is "a fantastic place to live," prompting Cameron to ask, "Is it?""But New Zealand is just stunning...

World - Fox News - 59 minutes ago

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nanny love triangle murders, Luigi Mangione battle, Ohio dentist slayings

SOB SHOW: Nanny affair case turns emotional as alleged killer husband watches bodycam videoWARRANT WAR: Judge orders Altoona cop to court as Mangione hopes to have backpack search tossedFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XDAY OF RECKONING: Surgeon ex-husband extradited to Ohio in slaying of dentist and wifeSIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER LINES DRAWN: Alexander brothers trade trophy listings for jury trial as accuser’s recent death shadows caseLIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE C...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Texas posthumously exonerates Tommy Lee Walker, executed 70 years prior for rape and murder of White woman

Nearly 70 years after the state of Texas put him to death, Dallas County officials formally exonerated Tommy Lee Walker, a 21-year-old Black man executed two years after being wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a White woman.Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot on Wednesday asked commissioners to sign a resolution acknowledging Walker's innocence after finding he was coerced into a confession and convicted by an all-White jury.The case, the oldest assigned to the Dallas Count...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Chaos in Syria sparks fears of ISIS prison breaks as US rushes detainees to Iraq

Chaos engulfing northeastern Syria has sparked fresh security fears after Syria’s new governing authorities moved against U.S.-backed Kurdish forces, forcing the U.S. military to rush ISIS detainees out of Syria and into Iraq.The U.S. military launched an operation Wednesday to relocate ISIS detainees amid fears that instability could trigger mass prison breaks. So far, about 150 detainees have been transferred from a detention center in Hasakah, Syria, with plans to move up to 7,000 of the roug...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Google Photos can now turn you into a meme

In Big Tech's never-ending quest to increase AI adoption, Google has unveiled a meme generator. The new Google Photos feature, Me Meme, lets you create personalized memes starring a synthetic version of you.Google describes Me Meme as "a simple way to explore with your photos and create content that's ready to share with friends and family." You can choose from a variety of templates or "upload your own funny picture" to use in their place.The feature isn't live for everyone yet, so you may not ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Shoveling snow could pose dangerous health risk for one group, experts warn

As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.While there isn’t an official age that’s "too old" to shovel, some cardiologists recommend that ind...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Lara Trump slams Tim Walz, Jacob Frey for 'fanning flames' while red states cooperate with ICE

Lara Trump praised red states for cooperating with U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) on Friday, while expressing frustration over Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushing anti-ICE sentiments."A lot of those ICE agents and Border Patrol agents were run out of gas stations this past week. They were just trying to stop to use the bathroom and get a snack … they [Walz, Frey] stopped caring a long time ago about their constituents and their c...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Rogan defends ICE raids, says 'they have to do this' because Dems let in millions of migrants, many criminals

Podcaster Joe Rogan argued Thursday that, despite some issues with its tactics, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has to carry out controversial raids because Democrats allowed millions of illegal immigrants into the country for their own political gain."If you could sign a piece of paper that said that, ‘We're going to allow a bunch of people into this country, most of them have no violent convictions, but about 8% of them are monsters, evil sociopathic murderers, drug dealers… 8% is a ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Now That ‘Sinners’ Broke Oscars Records, Warner Bros. Really Wants You to See It in Theaters Again

Ryan Coogler's extremely nominated vampire sensation will give audiences yet another chance to experience it in 70mm IMAX.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Brazilian man pleads guilty after biting, spitting on ICE officers in Hartford arrest: prosecutors

A Brazilian national has pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer after a violent arrest last year in Connecticut, during which he allegedly bit one Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer and spit on another, federal prosecutors said Friday.Luis Peterson Rohr Ferreira Borges, 25, entered the guilty plea Thursday before U.S. District Judge Vernon Oliver in Hartford, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.The case stems from a J...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Archaeologist believes he's closing in on lost tomb of legendary Egyptian queen: 'Could happen soon'

An Egyptian archaeologist believes he's narrowing in on the tomb of Queen Nefertiti, the legendary queen whose burial site has eluded historians for generations.Zahi Hawass is the subject of a new documentary, "The Man with the Hat," which premiered on streaming platforms Tuesday. He served as Egypt's first Minister of Antiquities in 2011.The film follows Hawass as he explores Egyptian history, including mysteries surrounding the deaths of Cleopatra and Tutankhamun — topics for which historians ...

Olympic snowboarder turned drug lord ‘captured by FBI’

The ex-Olympian is accused of moving about 60 US tonnes of cocaine a year.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Bruins star Charlie McAvoy discusses impact of 'Heated Rivalry' on hockey inclusivity

"Heated Rivalry" has stayed in the spotlight since its November debut and U.S. streaming release.After the Bruins’ 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy addressed the series’ influence on hockey and inclusivity in the sport."I think it's growing, I think the league has done great things," McAvoy said in reference to the NHL’s progress on inclusion. He also stressed the Bruins’ commitment to creating a welcoming environment. "Here within ou...

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes

According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Microsoft Reportedly Turned Over BitLocker Encryption Keys to the FBI

Microsoft claims it receives about 20 requests for BitLocker keys a year.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Harris campaign knocked for 'antisemitic defamations' against Josh Shapiro in Washington Post op-ed

Author James Kirchick criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 campaign team for allegedly asking Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro if he had "ever been an agent of the Israeli government" during its vice presidential vetting process.In an op-ed Friday for The Washington Post, Kirchick wrote that the Harris campaign's implication that Shapiro harbors dual loyalty to the United States and Israel "marks yet another sad chapter in the Democratic Party’s ongoing betrayal of American Jews.""...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Doctors say 3 small lifestyle shifts could extend life by nearly a decade

→ 3 simple lifestyle changes could add almost a decade to your life→ Dozens sickened as potentially deadly fungus spreads in southern state→ New sleep apnea pill could be ‘holy grail,’ expert says→ Can the flu vaccine actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight→ Common vitamin byproduct may help cancer evade the immune system→ Cellphone health risks examined in new government study→ Study reveals how rapidly weight comes back after quitting obesity medications→ Passengers warned...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Trump pushes ‘Trump-a-palooza’ midterm convention as GOP braces for tough elections

The Republican National Committee (RNC) is taking a big step toward holding its first-ever midterm convention.The RNC on Friday approved a change to the party's rules that would allow Chair Joe Gruters to convene a convention during a midterm election year.National political conventions, where party delegates from around the country formally nominate their party's presidential candidates, normally take place during presidential election years.But with Republicans aiming to protect their narrow c...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

L.A. homeless services fraudster spent millions on luxury lifestyle, authorities charge

Alexander Soofer was charged with wire fraud amid allegations he used money from a Hyde Park-based program that was supposed to fight homelessness to bankroll purchases of Hermes clothing, lavish vacations and homes in Westwood and Greece.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Kaz Daughtry, Eric Adams’s Aide and ICE Liaison, Expected to Join Trump Administration

Kaz Daughtry, a former deputy mayor under Eric Adams, was a key contact for federal administration officials involved in the White House’s immigration crackdown.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

GOP Rep Gonzales says video of kids exposes Dem ‘grandstanding’ over conditions at Texas ICE facility

Children being held in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas have access to computers, physical activities and education, according to a video posted by Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, who said Democrats have spun the truth about the agency.The 34-second clip posted by Gonzales on X shows the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in the San Antonio suburb of Dilley, about 72 miles southwest of the city. It is one of the few facilities that houses families."In the coming ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Reporter's Notebook: Clinton contempt vote gains steam as Democrats join GOP in Epstein probe standoff

It all started back in the summer. A furor erupted over releasing the Epstein files.The House began its summer vacation a day early. That halted spending bills. Congressional Republican leaders were concerned that bipartisan lawmakers wanted to attach provisions to the measures to compel release of the Epstein files.But there was a weird détente — if you can call it that — on the House Oversight Committee.COMER RIPS 'PAID DISRUPTER' AS BRIEFING ON CLINTON CONTEMPT PUSH DEVOLVES INTO CHAOSOn what...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

A rival smart glasses company is suing Meta over its Ray-Ban products

Meta is being sued by Solos, a rival smart glasses maker, for infringing on its patents, Bloomberg reports. Solos is seeking "multiple billions of dollars" in damages and an injunction that could prevent Meta from selling its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses as part of the lawsuit.Solos claims that Meta's Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 1 smart glasses violate multiple patents covering "core technologies in the field of smart eyewear." While less well known than Meta and its partner EssilorLuxottica, Solos ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Post-Roe battle over abortion pills reaches Kentucky gas stations as AG opens investigation

With the March for Life marking nearly three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kentucky has launched an investigation into out-of-state groups advertising mail-order abortion pills, citing a post-Dobbs law that bans the drugs’ delivery into the state.The march's organizers now see new meaning in their annual demonstration following the landmark Dobbs decision, and states around the country are taking sides on whether abortion should be "safe, legal and rare," as then-President Bill Clinton...

Tech - Universe Today - 2 hours ago

The Many Faces of Monster Galaxies

The earliest galaxies in the universe earned the nickname "monster galaxies" for good reason, they formed stars at rates hundreds of times faster than the Milky Way, growing rapidly after the dawn of time. Astronomers using ALMA and the James Webb Space Telescope have now revealed that three such monsters each achieved their extraordinary growth through completely different mechanisms. By comparing where stars are forming today with where they formed in the past, researchers discovered that gala...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Prince Harry rebukes Donald Trump over Afghanistan troops ‘insult’

Keir Starmer and bereaved families have branded Donald Trump’s remarks ‘appalling’.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

How to Prep for This Weekend’s Big Winter Storm: Power, Heat, and Underwear

Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme winter storm.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Disgraced Winnipeg police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison

Former Winnipeg police officer Elston Bostock was sentenced on Friday, after pleading guilty to a long list of crimes that include selling drugs to friends and other officers and corruption offences.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

A Brief History of Fictional ‘Star Trek’ Sports

After this week's episode of 'Starfleet Academy' introduced official phaser tag into 'Trek' canon, we take a look back at 60 years of boldly sporting.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Indiana judge and wife allegedly shot by 'high-ranking' gang member facing trial in victim's court

The Lafayette Police Department announced in a news release that five people were arrested after Judge Steven Meyer and his wife Kimberly were shot at their home Sunday. One of the suspects arrested in the shooting was scheduled to stand trial in the judge’s courtroom days later, records show.Thomas Moss, 43, Blake Smith, 32, and Amanda Milsap, 45, all from Lafayette, Indiana, and Raylen Ferguson, 38, and Zenada Greer, 61, both from Lexington, Ky., were arrested in the shooting. The couple is in...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia-Backed LIV Golf to Hold Tournament at the Trumps’ New Jersey Resort

It will be the latest in at least half a dozen events that the breakaway league has held at Trump Organization resorts in the past four years.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Twin Cities museums slam their doors Friday as they take sides in 'ICE-Out' strike

A number of museums in the Twin Cities said they're taking part in an "economic blackout" strike Friday in response to President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies, according to their own social media posts. Eight museums, along with dozens of other small businesses such as restaurants and coffee shops, planned to close operations, promoting what organizers describe in posters as a "statewide shutdown" — with calls for "no work, no school, no shopping."The demonstration against U.S....

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Judge who blasted Trump as 'authoritarian' blocks US from deporting pro-Palestinian campus activists

A federal judge in Boston blocked the Trump administration this week from detaining or otherwise "retaliating" against pro-Palestinian academics and student protesters on college campuses nationwide, saying in a new court order that plaintiffs have the right to challenge any attempts to remove them from the U.S. in federal court. U.S. District Judge William G. Young, a Reagan appointee, had ruled last fall that the Trump administration's actions violated the First Amendment and amounted to what ...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Retro handheld maker Anbernic has a new gamepad with a screen and heart rate sensor

File this one under "Things that make you go, 'Hmmm…'" Retro handheld maker Anbernic is launching a new controller with a screen. But unlike Nintendo's Wii U controller, there's no second-screen gaming capability here. Instead, the display is designed to "make customization intuitive and effortless." Oh, and the controller also has a heart rate sensor. Because, hey, if you're going weird, I say fully commit!The Anbernic RG G01 has a 2.5-inch HD display that the company describes as an "HD smart ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Tesla Kills Standard Autopilot as It Pushes Buyers to Subscription-Based Option

If it wasn't bad enough that Elon Musk manufactured your car, it's getting worse.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Tennis star mocks jeering crowd with provocative dance after Australian Open victory

An Australian Open match quickly turned personal for Yulia Putintseva.The Kazakh went against Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey, who apparently had the home crowd by her side.Much of the crowd was filled with Turkish flags for the match, but the fans went home disappointed after Putintseva earned a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Upon jeers from the crowd following the win, Putintseva cupped her hand to her ear to mock the fans, resulting in loud boos.After s...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and her dentist husband gets first look at Ohio court with legal defense

A surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio has pleaded not guilty after he was extradited to face murder charges.Michael McKee was arrested Jan. 10 after allegedly shooting and killing Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, in the couple's home in Columbus' Weinland Park neighborhood between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Dec. 30. McKee is Monique's ex-husband.McKee was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, Jan. 10 and booked into the Winnebago County Jail in Illinois, before he was ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

House Oversight Committee widens investigation into alleged Minnesota fraud

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is expanding a probe into social services fraud allegedly perpetrated in Minnesota, according to a press release."The Committee requests a staff-level briefing, as well as all underlying documents and communications related to any review the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) conducted regarding the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and allegations of fraud in the State of Minnesota," Come...

Tech - Universe Today - 2 hours ago

An Almost-Famous Galaxy Cluster Is The JWST's Picture Of The Month

Gravitational lensing is a powerful tool that brings impossibly distant galaxies into reach. The JWST uses galaxy clusters and their overpowering to magnify background galaxies that are otherwise beyond our observational capabilities. One cluster, named MACS J1149.5+2223, is 5 billion light-years away and holds at least 300 galaxies, probably many more. It's been chosen as the JWST's Picture Of The Month.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Brittany Aldean enjoys girls' trip in beachside bikini snaps

Brittany Aldean is embracing tan lines and girl time.The 37-year-old shared a series of photos from her recent beach vacation with a group of girlfriends, which featured more than a few bikini pictures. She captioned the post, "Find us at the tiki bar 🧉."One of the photos included in the slideshow showed Brittany dressed in a strapless white bikini top with ruffles, which she paired with high-waisted pink bottoms. She paired the look with sunglasses and dangling earrings, and carried a pink wrap...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Trump's remarks about NATO troops in Afghanistan 'insulting,' 'appalling,' says U.K.'s Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signalled that U.S. President Donald Trump should apologize for his false assertion that troops from non-U.S. NATO countries avoided the front line during the Afghanistan war, describing Trump's remarks as "insulting" and "appalling."

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

California fight with offshore oil firm escalates with lawsuit against Trump administration

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has filed suit against the Trump administration, alleging it has illegally claimed oversight over oil rig pipelines.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago
Tech - It's FOSS - 2 hours ago

cURL Gets Rid of Its Bug Bounty Program Over AI Slop Overrun

Daniel Stenberg says the inflow of AI slop has become unsustainable for the curl security team to handle.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

FEMA preparations for ‘massive winter storm’ set to impact more than 30 states revealed in memo

FIRST ON FOX: A memo obtained by Fox News Digital revealed the preparations the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is taking Friday as a "massive winter storm" is set to impact over 240 million people across more than 30 states. The FEMA memo said 250,000 meals, 400,000 liters of water and 30 generators have already been prepositioned at Camp Minden in Louisiana, as well as dozens of shuttle drivers to "rapidly move commodities as needed" from facilities in Pennsylvania, Texas, Louisiana...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Video shows moment masked California burglars blitz high-end store, escape in luxury SUVs

Surveillance video obtained by Fox News Digital shows the moments a band of three masked burglars smashed their way into a California luxury handbag store earlier this week, leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise.On Sunday, just before 4 a.m., The Bella Abby and Ava Boutique in Newport Beach fell victim to a heist during which three thieves were caught on camera breaking through the store’s front door and stuffing garbage bags full of high-end purses before driving off...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

True-crime restaurant serving serial killers’ last meals draws backlash as it expands to second city

A true crime–themed restaurant that serves replicas of infamous criminals' final meals is preparing to expand beyond its original location, raising eyebrows — and appetites — in the process.The Last Meal first opened inside the Ohio Museum of Horror in Galion in 2025. It has since drawn national attention for its unusual menu, which recreates the documented last meals of executed criminals as served on prison cafeteria-style trays.Among the offerings at the Ohio restaurant are a plate named afte...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Man shot and killed by sheriff's deputies near Michael's store in West Hills

The shooting occurred around 8:40 p.m. Thursday in the 6600 block of Fallbrook Avenue, according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department news release.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Air Force One glitch revives replacement push as White House says it 'proves Trump was right again'

Air Force One experiencing a minor mechanical issues as President Donald Trump began his trip to Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday evening proved his point that the U.S. needs to update its presidential plane, the White House told Fox News Digital. "The minor mechanical issue proves that President Trump was right again," White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly tolf Fox News Digital. "The new Air Force One will be a welcome donation to the United States Air Force, not just for the President, but for the ent...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Federal judge questions Trump authority on White House ballroom project

As President Donald Trump aims to build a ballroom at the White House, federal Judge Richard Leon on Thursday reportedly asked Justice Department lawyers to point to what authority allows the president to engage in a construction project at the White House."Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?" the judge asked, according to The Washington Post. While the outlet reported that Leon said he could issue a decision next month, N...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Very Deliberately Told Entirely From Dunk’s POV

Showrunner Ira Parker explained the series' stylistic approach, which stays true to the way George R.R. Martin's novella is written.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

NASA’s Next Moon Rocket Runs on Shuttle Engines—Here’s the Story Behind Each One

SLS is ready to fly and will feature three shuttle-era engines that have already flown to space.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

ICE rejects ‘false narrative’ about family separation, asserts Minnesota church rioters were not peaceful

A top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official on Friday rejected the "false narrative" surrounding an incident involving a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota, while also asserting that an anti-ICE mob that recently stormed a church was not peaceful. A photo of a young child standing next to a black vehicle has gone viral this week following an enforcement operation in the Minneapolis area. ICE and the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that the child was "abandoned" by his fa...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Chabria: This is not normal: Why a fake arrest photo from the White House matters

The White House altered a photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer arrested in Minneapolis for protesting inside a church.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Leftist prosecutor cites affordability in release of alleged tourist killer near Disney: 'Inability to pay'

A Florida prosecutor is defending the release of a man once deemed insane who, shortly after his discharge, allegedly stalked and executed three tourists near Disney World.State Attorney Monique Worrell said Ahmad Jihad Bojeh, 29, was released under Florida law after mental health evaluators determined he was no longer a danger and that prosecutors and judges had no legal authority to keep him confined."The individual went through the legal process," Worrell said. "Once he was deemed no longer d...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Apple will begin showing more App Store ads starting in March

More ads are coming to App Store search results starting in March, Apple shared on an advertising help page. The company first said that it would increase the number of App Store ads last month, and this new rollout of search ads will begin on Tuesday, March 3, according to a developer email viewed by MacRumors."Search is the way most people find and download apps on the App Store, with nearly 65 percent of downloads happening directly after a search," Apple says. "To help give advertisers more ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Iran's top prosecutor criticizes Trump's announcement that 800+ executions were halted: 'Completely false'

Iran’s top prosecutor pushed back Friday on a recent announcement from President Donald Trump that Iran canceled more than 800 executions, alleging that the president’s remarks are "completely false." Trump wrote on Truth Social last week, "I greatly respect the fact that all scheduled hangings, which were to take place yesterday (Over 800 of them), have been cancelled by the leadership of Iran. Thank you!" However, Iran’s top prosecutor, Mohammad Movahedi, said Friday that, "This claim is compl...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Martha Stewart stuns in makeup-free lingerie look as she reveals secrets to her youthful glow at 84

Martha Stewart is aging gracefully.The 84-year-old lifestyle mogul went makeup-free and slipped into lingerie in a new Vogue "Get Ready With Me" video, offering fans an intimate look at her morning routine.Draped in pale blue, lace-trimmed lingerie and a matching robe, Stewart paired the barely-there look with gold earrings and her signature stylish blowout.MARTHA STEWART REVEALS UNCONVENTIONAL END-OF-LIFE PLANStewart said her skincare routine begins the night before, then shifts to contrast the...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

OMG! People are saying it's so cold trees will explode. That viral claim may be overblown

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not entirely. But a sudden deep freeze is going to send temperatures plummeting in much of Canada and the U.S., which could cause an ear-splitting phenomenon.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Our Favorite Earbuds for Most People Are Over 25 Percent Off

These excellent earbuds were already a good deal before the discount.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Trump threatens Iran with crushing response as Tehran denies halting protest executions

Iran’s top prosecutor Thursday denied President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran, Iran, halted mass executions of imprisoned protesters under U.S. pressure — a rebuttal that comes as Trump openly warned Iran it would face consequences more severe than recent U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities if the executions went forward.Trump has said he pulled back from threats to intervene militarily after Iran agreed to stop the execution of as many as 800 detained demonstrators following days of anti-...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

This Lamp Visualizes the Perpetual Electromagnetic Storm in Which We Live

"We live surrounded by ghosts of our own making."

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Patriots near one of biggest NFL turnarounds in history as they prepare for AFC title game

From 2001 to 2018, the New England Patriots were defined by 13 AFC Championship Game appearances, including one in each of the final eight seasons of that span.After six seasons failing to make it back to the title game, and a span of falling to nearly rock bottom, the Patriots are back to what feels like home.The Patriots, with Bo Nix's injury, are the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl for the first time in the post-Tom Brady era, which is impressive in itself.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS C...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

How California lawmakers are trying to speed up spending on voter-approved climate projects

Assembly Bill 35 could speed climate projects by 12 to 18 months, including $30 million for sewage cleanup near the Tijuana River.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

N.B. report finds herbicides, heavy metals not the cause of 'most' undiagnosed neurological illnesses

Environmental substances like herbicides and heavy metals are likely not causing the neurological symptoms reported by hundreds of New Brunswickers, an investigation by the province into the so-called mystery brain illness has concluded.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Convicted pedophiles, sex predators arrested in Minnesota immigration sweep within the last 24 hours

FIRST ON FOX: As federal agents flooded Minnesota streets this week, Fox News Digital obtained new details about some of the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal immigrants arrested within the last 24 hours, a roster that includes convicted pedophiles, sexual predators and drug traffickers.The new information comes after a news conference Friday, where Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino spoke about immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, emphasizing the importance of agents' recent operations.In a...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Rise of weight-loss pills could drive down the cost of airplane tickets

Airfare could become cheaper due to people slimming down, a new theory suggests.Analysts at Jeffries are predicting that the expanded use of GLP-1 obesity drugs may reduce fuel consumption, which could translate into lower costs for airplane tickets, as Fox Business has reported.The Wall Street firm suggested that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could lead to about a 2% savings in aircraft weight, 1.5% lower fuel costs and a 4% boost to earnings per share.OLDER AMERICANS ARE QUITTING...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

DOJ urges Supreme Court to block California map, calls Newsom-backed plan a racial gerrymander

The Department of Justice alleged to the Supreme Court on Thursday that California improperly factored race into its newly redrawn congressional map, arguing that the high court should block the map because it violated the Voting Rights Act.Solicitor General John Sauer said the map, approved by California voters under the ballot measure Proposition 50 in November, was "tainted by an unconstitutional racial gerrymander." The Supreme Court should quickly intervene and pause a lower court’s decisio...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Hochul and Sherrill’s Fight Over Port Authority Leadership Delays Garcia’s Confirmation

In her first week as governor of New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill is playing hardball to get her choice approved for a key role in Port Authority leadership.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Vimeo lays off most of its staff just months after being bought by private equity firm

Vimeo just got hit by a brutal round of layoffs, according to a report by Business Insider. Staffers are posting on various social media sites that the layoffs have impacted most of the company, including the entire video team. Vimeo is a video-hosting platform, so that sounds bad. “Yesterday, following Vimeo’s recent acquisition by a private equity firm, I learned that I, along with a large portion of the company, was impacted by layoffs,” wrote the company’s former vice president of Global Bra...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Philip Rivers interviewing for Bills coaching job after brief NFL return: report

It does not seem like Philip Rivers wants to stay away from professional football.Just as he became a Hall of Fame semifinalist, Rivers pushed back his eligibility for Canton to return to the NFL after nearly five years away, playing three games for the Indianapolis Colts this past season.But now, in his second retirement stint, Rivers is reportedly interviewing for the vacant Buffalo Bills coaching job.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Bills fired Sean McDermott on Monday, ...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Tesla paywalls lane centering on new Model 3 and Model Y purchases

Tesla just objectively decreased the value of the Model 3 and Model Y. On Thursday, the company said it’s paywalling its lane-centering feature, Autosteer, for new purchases of the two EVs in the US and Canada. This was previously a standard feature. Lane centering is now part of the Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD) package, which costs $99 per month.Speculating on why Tesla would do this doesn't require much imagination. Remember the pay package Tesla shareholders approved for Musk in Novembe...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Winter Storm Fern chaos grips travelers as some airlines issue airport advisories

Across the country, U.S. airlines and airports are alerting travelers to brace for a winter storm that's set to bring dangerous snow and ice conditions this weekend.Power outages and tree damage are expected in the Southeast, while heavier snow is expected in the North, impacting some 235 million Americans, FOX Weather reported.Major airlines are issuing travel alerts to flyers in certain destinations facing severe weather.OFFICIALS CHANGE TRAVEL ALERT FOR SPRING BREAK HOT SPOT WHILE WARNING OF ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Kash Patel says Olympic kingpin Ryan Wedding's capture is latest success in Trump’s crackdown on crime

FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday touted the agency’s arrest of Olympian-turned-fugitive kingpin Ryan Wedding, framing the capture as central to the FBI’s broader crime-fighting success under President Donald Trump.Patel confirmed that Wedding, 44, was taken into custody Thursday night in Mexico as part of a multi-agency operation involving Mexican authorities, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.Wedding marked the sixth fugitive on...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

GOP lawmaker's absence nearly hands Democrats win on Trump war powers

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, nearly handed Democrats a victory to restrict President Donald Trump's war powers in Venezuela by initially failing to appear for votes on Thursday.It’s a continuation of a pattern of absences that’s added instability to a razor-thin Republican majority in the House of Representatives as Hunt spends time in Texas campaigning in a competitive Republican Senate primary.Hunt had already missed two key votes earlier in the day by the time he rushed into the House chamber 2...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Stephen Colbert says FCC trying to 'silence' him, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers

CBS "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert said Thursday that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is trying to "silence" him and fellow liberal late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers following the agency's new guidance on political guest appearances.Colbert opened a "Late Show" segment on the FCC by telling his audience he had to watch what he said about President Donald Trump because "‘Johnny Law’ is once again coming after yours truly."Referencing a report from The New York Times,...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Dan Bongino shreds media 'idiots' for downplaying historic drop in violent crime

Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino unloaded on the mainstream media, accusing many outlets of downplaying a historic drop in violent crime under the Trump administration.Bongino said the FBI dramatically increased arrests of violent criminals, seized record amounts of drugs and captured several fugitives from the agency’s most wanted list. He said those achievements are being downplayed by the media."The murder rate is the lowest it’s been since 1900," Bongino said Thursday on "Hannity.""By ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

‘The Muppet Show’ Special Drops a Gently Kinky Full Trailer

Sabrina Carpenter brings her own flair to the 50th anniversary celebration of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and company's variety show.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

LAUSD says Pali High is safe for students to return to after fire. Some parents and experts have concerns

The students of Palisades Charter High School are set to return to classes after the school district said its tests have cleared the grounds of contamination. But there are concerns about the efficacy of the testing protocols.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson takes jab at Clarence Thomas while defending city's reparations task force

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday shared a post when he defended the city's Reparations Task Force and took a sharp jab at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas."Judicial Watch is suing the City of Chicago over its reparations task force, saying that it's discriminatory by race," a reporter told Johnson at the press conference. "When you said it wouldn't just benefit Blacks, especially foundational Black Americans, doesn't deviation from recently supported case law to institutions of hi...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Progressive Dem Jasmine Crockett targets Trump deportation flights with new 'TRACK ICE' bill

Progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is moving to restrain President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration via a bill to create new transparency mandates on federal flights.Crockett's legislation is called the "Transparency Requirements for Aircraft Carriers to Know Immigration Conduct and Enforcement Act," or the TRACK ICE Act.She introduced it this week alongside Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., another Democrat who has made headlines for clashing with Trump.The bill would ...

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Hochul Declares State of Emergency in New York Ahead of Winter Storm

Gov. Kathy Hochul advised New Yorkers to stock up on groceries and other essentials, adding that with 12 to 18 inches of snow in the forecast, no corner of the state would be “immune from Mother Nature’s wrath.”

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

James Cameron slams US for going ‘the wrong direction,’ reveals why he traded America for ‘sane’ New Zealand

James Cameron fulfilled a lifetime dream of leaving the United States for greener pastures.Cameron, 71, admitted that the coronavirus pandemic heavily impacted his decision to uproot his family from the states and move across the world to New Zealand.During a sit-down on "In Depth with Graham Bensinger," the "Titanic" director confessed that he's not so much interested in the scenery of the area, but more so invested in the country's "sanity."DIRECTOR JAMES CAMERON FINALLY ADDRESSES AMY POEHLER'...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Florida nurse fired after vile TikTok rant targeting pregnant White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

A Florida hospital has terminated a nurse who said she hoped White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gets severely injured during childbirth. "As a labor and delivery nurse, it gives me great joy to wish Karoline Leavitt a fourth-degree tear," Lexie Lawler, formerly a labor and delivery nurse at Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital, said in a video posted on TikTok. "I hope you f----ing rip from bow to stern and never s--- normally again, you c---," she added.UCLA DEI DIRECTOR SAYS H...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Meta is temporarily pulling teens' access from its AI chatbot characters

Meta will no longer allow teens to chat with its AI chatbot characters in their present form. The company announced Friday that it will be "temporarily pausing teens’ access to existing AI characters globally."The pause comes months after Meta added chatbot-focused parental controls following reports that some of Meta's character chatbots had engaged in sexual conversations and other alarming interactions with teens. Reuters reported on an internal Meta policy document that said the chatbots wer...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

California man arrested for allegedly stealing millions in homeless funds

California officials have arrested a man who allegedly used tens-of-millions of taxpayer dollars meant to house and feed the homeless to fund his lavish lifestyle, Fox News has learned.Law enforcement took the man into custody in a pre-dawn bust at his multi-million-dollar mansion in Los Angeles. Federal authorities, who claim the man used the funds to make improvements on his luxury home, later arrived to tow his Range Rover.The bust comes after independent journalist Nick Shirley, who worked t...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Former NFL and Westchester High lineman Kevin Johnson killed in South L.A. homeless encampment

Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson was found dead at a homeless encampment in Willowbrook on Wednesday. Sheriff's officials are investigating his death as a homicide.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Blocking ICE cooperation fueled Minnesota unrest, officials warn as Virginia reverses course

States that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement push ICE onto the streets to search for subjects, fueling avoidable agitator unrest that is absent in places where local authorities have a working relationship with DHS, several states' officials told Fox News Digital.Their comments follow a New York Times analysis showing that "at-large" ICE arrests — operations conducted in communities rather than jails — have surged most sharply in states that bar local authorities from hon...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Trump tells March for Life protecting the unborn is 'battle' that 'must be won'

President Donald Trump on Friday addressed participants in the March for Life, an annual pro-life demonstration in D.C. "In 2026, as we celebrate 250 years since our founding fathers recognized the right to life in our Declaration of Independence, I want to thank every single one of you who was out on this winter day," he said.Trump recalled that in 2020, he became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the March for Life, saying he was "proud" to do so. He remarked on the progress the pro-l...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

James Gunn Just Dropped Our Best Look Yet at Lobo

Jason Momoa stars as the iconic character in 'Supergirl,' in theaters June 26.

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Trump Wrecked Climate Policy in a Year. Can We Ever Go Back?

Trump’s attacks on bedrock environmental and climate laws are inherently fragile—and could reflect the president’s preference for political dominance over lasting change.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Ransomware attack exposes Social Security numbers at major gas station chain

Cybercriminals are happy to target almost any industry where data can be stolen. In many cases, less prepared and less security-focused companies are simply easier targets. A recent ransomware attack on a company tied to dozens of gas stations across Texas shows exactly how this plays out. The incident exposed highly sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers and driver's license details, belonging to hundreds of thousands of people. The breach went undetected for days, giving at...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Treasury chief unloads on Gavin Newsom’s Davos stunt, mocks governor’s ‘brain the size of a walnut’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took aim at Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his political stunt at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, brushing the left-wing governor off as operating with a "brain the size of a walnut.""I think Gavin Newsom may be cracking up, some of these things he’s saying. I think he may be in over his hairdo," Bessent told Politico's "The Conversation."Newsom traveled to Davos, Switzerland, recently to attend the World Economic Forum, where President Dona...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Senate Democrats rebel against their own leadership over DHS funding package, increasing shutdown odds

Senate Democrats are beginning to peel off from their leadership, upping the ante for another government shutdown.Disputes over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, fewer restrictions on President Donald Trump’s authority and a possible headache with a previous, controversial provision could set the stage for another government shutdown.Senate Republican and Democratic leaders don’t want to idly fall into another government shutdown, given that Congress just exited the longest closure ...