Japan Botched a Satellite Launch in One of the Weirdest Ways Possible
Japan's H3 rocket lost its payload fairing around 4 minutes after launch, leaving a satellite exposed and hanging on for dear life.
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Trump administration's climate skepticism effort violated federal law, judge rules
The administration staffed up a new group that published a report downplaying the severity of global warming. The EPA leaned on that report in its proposal to repeal the endangerment finding.
AI Agents Have Their Own Social Network Now, and They Would Like a Little Privacy
Moltbook is a place for chatbots to link and connect with other chatbots, and all we can do is watch.
Federal judge strikes down parts of Trump executive order on citizenship verification for voter registration
A federal judge on Friday struck down key portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at tightening citizenship verification for voter registration and absentee ballot applications, ruling the White House overstepped its constitutional authority.U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said the Constitution gives states and Congress, not the president, the power to set rules for federal elections. Kollar-Kotelly blocked provisions in the executive order that would have required ...
Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson pleads with officer to ‘work with me’ during speeding arrest: ‘I’m begging you’
Bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital showed Olympic gold medal sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson "begging" an officer not to arrest her after she was caught driving recklessly.Sgt. Gerald McDaniels, driving in the center lane, spotted the Olympian flashing her brights at the car in front of her and announced that Richardson's Aston Martin topped 104 mph on State Road 429 near Stoneybrook Parkway in Winter Garden, Florida. The officer reached speeds of at least 110 mph in order to catch up."I...
February’s Lego Releases Want You to Catch ‘Em All
Lego is following its blockbuster January with one of its biggest new lines in years: Pokémon.
Kathy Griffin tells fans to find out which neighbors are 'MAGA' and organize ICE resistance
Comedian Kathy Griffin is encouraging her followers to find out who is and is not "MAGA" in their communities so they can band together and resist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)."Those of you that are awake, that see what’s going on, what do you think the solution is? I think the murder of Renee Good, the murder of Alex Pretti, putting children on planes and taking them to detention centers – which are really concentration camps, call it what it is, they’re concentration camps in...
Woman demands justice after masked gunmen ambushed vehicle in Puerto Rico, killing her fiancé
A Philadelphia woman is demanding answers after her fiancé was gunned down in what she says was a random ambush shooting while the couple was visiting Puerto Rico.Kelly Crispin said she and her fiancé, Omar Padilla Vélez, were driving back to his family’s home at around 1:45 a.m. Jan. 3 after a night of dancing in San Juan when they made a wrong turn off the Calle Cerra nightlife strip, she told FOX 29 and The Philadelphia Inquirer.Within moments, their car was surrounded. More than a dozen mask...
Patriots' Drake Maye misses practice with injury, illness just 9 days before Super Bowl
New England Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye did not practice on Friday as he dealt with a shoulder injury and an illness.Just nine days before the Super Bowl, the status of Maye’s health has become something to monitor. The 23-year-old was a limited participant in practice on Thursday.Maye, who appeared to have been injured in the third quarter of the Patriots' 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos when he got hit on a scramble and immediately grabbed his right shoulder, said he is going to do w...
Vikings dismiss GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons following latest playoff miss
For the second time in four years, the Minnesota Vikings failed to advance to the NFL playoffs. While a 9-8 record in 2025 brought no immediate changes, Vikings ownership announced a major move Friday.In a statement, Vikings co-owners and brothers Zygi and Mark Wilf said the organization decided to part ways with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah."Following our annual end-of-season organizational meetings over the last several weeks and after careful consideration, we have decided it is in the ...
NFL, US State Department launch partnership to enhance global sports diplomacy
The United States Department of State and the NFL announced Thursday that they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that launches a public-private partnership to enhance the Department’s sports diplomacy initiatives.The NFL and the U.S. Department of State will collaborate on major sporting events, such as international NFL games, the Super Bowl and the debut of flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.They have affirmed their commitment to promoting football internationally as ...
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'National Shutdown' brings protests to L.A., across the nation calling for the end of ICE violence
Nationwide protests take place Friday as part of a "National Shutdown" in response to immigration actions in Minnesota.
Treasury secretary reveals his 'deep, dark secret' breakfast habit: 'Don't tell' RFK Jr
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed his surprising choice of breakfast during a recent interview, and it wasn't coffee or tea.Bessent made the unexpected personal revelation during a CBS News interview about financial literacy and Treasury initiatives."My deep, dark secret is I have a Dr Pepper for breakfast," he said. "I'm not allowed to do it in the house with the children."COCA-COLA HINTS AT REINVENTING SODA, STARTING WITH YOUR FAVORITE DRINKS"Wait, that's your breakfast, secretary...
Palestinian immigrant convicted of second murder-for-hire plot hatched from North Carolina cell
A Palestinian immigrant was convicted by a federal jury in North Carolina of plotting to arrange the murders of three people by his fellow inmates after having pleaded guilty to having tried to murder others, authorities said Friday. Nahro Sudoi Innab, 70, of Rocky Mount, N.C., was found guilty of three counts of making an interstate call in a murder-for-hire scheme, the Justice Department said. TWO MEN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS FOR CONSPIRING TO MURDER IRANIAN-AMERICAN JOURNALIST IN BROOKLYN"This P...
Team Canada coach speaks out after being found to have manipulated competition, US Olympian fires back
Canadian national team skeleton coach Joe Cecchini has spoken out about the sudden national controversy surrounding his team's decision to withdraw athletes from an Olympic qualifier, costing American Katie Uhlaender a chance to make the Milan Cortina Winter Games. Uhlaender has responded to his claims. Cecchini told CBC News "there's nothing wrong" with his team's decision to withdraw four athletes from the North America Cup earlier this month, which reduced the total amount of points the event...
Kids need snow days, not more screen time, doctors say amid winter storms
→ Doctors say good old-fashioned snow days benefit kids' health→ Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain levels of alcohol consumption→ Sleep timing could increase heart attack or stroke risk, study suggests→ Men face hidden heart risk years earlier than women, study suggests→ Women face invisible skin struggle in midlife: "Too young for wrinkles, too old for pimples"→ Viral videos show ripped gym bros collapsing during Pilates workouts→ Men's underwear and fertility risks go viral as doctors pus...
George R.R. Martin Almost Planned a Very Different Kind of Targaryen Power for ‘Game of Thrones’
There have been some hints of it in 'House of the Dragon' and 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'
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Nazis, Soviets and Trump: America’s fixation with Greenland
NY Times: The idea that Greenland is essential to the US has returned with a vengeance.
Looming government shutdown threatens service members, FEMA, TSA amid ICE impasse
The country’s airlines and military members could once again take the brunt of a government shutdown as lawmakers remain gridlocked over how to avoid a government shutdown come Feb. 1.Democrats walked away from a bipartisan deal to fund the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Education, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Health and Human Services on Thursday. That means those areas could see services limited or paused altogether due to a lack of funds.It could be a smaller...
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Bill Gates caught STD from Russian girls, Epstein claimed
Epstein alleged Bill Gates sought antibiotics to hide an STD from wife Melinda.
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Border inspector finds protected birds in man's pants. Here's how he tried to explain it
When U.S. Customs and Border Protections agents questioned what was behind the "abnormally bulging" groin of a Tijuana resident as he attempted to cross the border late last year, the 35-year-old responded it was part of his male anatomy, according to court documents. It was two parakeets.
I Let Google's ‘Auto Browse’ AI Agent Take Over Chrome. It Didn't Quite Click
Auto Browse can shop for clothes, plan a trip, and buy tickets for you. Or at least, that's the idea.
I Let Google’s ‘Auto Browse’ AI Agent Take Over Chrome. It Didn’t Quite Click
Auto Browse can shop for clothes, plan a trip, and buy tickets for you. Or at least, that’s the idea.
Elon Musk Emailed With Jeffrey Epstein to Plan Island Visits in 2012 and 2014
Epstein wrote an email to Musk in 2013 discussing a visit with four "assistants," newly released DOJ documents show.
New Browns coach tells Shedeur Sanders 'we tried to draft your a--' while with Ravens: 'It all worked out'
Shedeur Sanders got a chance to meet his new head coach on Friday.The Cleveland Browns fired two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski upon the season's end, and they decided to hire Todd Monken, who spent the last three seasons as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator.Monken was getting started at his new job when Sanders walked into his new office, and the two shared an embrace.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Monken then shared what seemed like destiny for himself and...
New Browns coach tells Shedeur Sanders, 'We tried to draft your a--' while with Ravens: 'It all worked out'
Shedeur Sanders got a chance to meet his new head coach on Friday.The Cleveland Browns fired two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski upon the season's end, and they decided to hire Todd Monken, who spent the last three seasons as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator.Monken was getting started at his new job when Sanders walked into his new office, and the two shared an embrace.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Monken then shared what seemed like destiny for himself and...
NASA used Claude to plot a route for its Perseverance rover on Mars
Since 2021, NASA's Perseverance rover has achieved a number of historic milestones, including sending back the first audio recordings from Mars. Now, nearly five years after landing on the Red Planet, it just achieved another feat. This past December, Perseverance successfully completed a route through a section of the Jezero crater plotted by Anthropic's Claude chatbot, marking the first time NASA has used a large language model to pilot the car-sized robot. Between December 8 and 10, Perse...
Inside ICE’s ‘wartime’ hiring surge doubling the force as critics warn of militarized policing
A bomber jet streaking overhead. Armed agents in camouflage and body armor. A cowboy on horseback riding across a snowy plain beneath the words, "We’ll have our home again."Those are some of the images the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using to recruit immigration enforcement officers as it ramps up hiring for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and related agencies, leaning heavily on national security language and tactical imagery to sell the job.ICE has described its $100 mil...
Could Poop Pills Be a Secret Weapon Against Cancer?
Two new studies highlight the potential of fecal microbiota transplantation as a boon to cancer immunotherapy.
Daredevil climber's brain shows no fear during extreme stunts: Experts reveal why
U.S. professional rock climber Alex Honnold upped the ante during his recent urban climb in Taiwan. The daredevil athlete scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Jan. 25 with no ropes or protective equipment. The event was streamed live on Netflix, as Fox News Digital previously reported.Honnold successfully reached the summit of the 101-story steel building in just an hour and 31 minutes, waving his arms in victory at the top. He later noted the view was "amazing," even though it was windy.ONE MAN ...
Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh ignites fight over independence on Capitol Hill
Republicans praised the track record of Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve on Friday as Democrats raised questions about how much control President Donald Trump would look to exert over his replacement for Jerome Powell — the current chair who has clashed with the president on the country's economic policy.Trump formally nominated Kevin Warsh to the chair position on Friday, kicking off his confirmation process and immediately sparking questions from Democrats about whether Warsh will ...
Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Dems target military college, anti-ICE nurse fury, more union follies
'NO LOGIC': Virginia Democrats blasted for threatening historic military college VMI with funding threat over DEI concernsPOWER STRUGGLE: Watchdog group exposes Idaho colleges' alleged scheme to sidestep new DEI lawFREE SPEECH SHOWDOWN: Chicago teacher placed on leave after Facebook post supporting ICE sparks outrage from activistsBEDSIDE BETRAYAL: VCU anti-ICE nurse fired after referencing paralytic drug in video instructing 'sabotage' of ICE agentsPOLICIES EXPOSED: New watchdog database names ...
Don Lemon faces federal criminal charges after anti-ICE protest disrupted Minnesota church
Former CNN anchor and reporter Don Lemon is slated to appear in federal court Friday afternoon to face federal criminal charges for his alleged involvement in a protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. Lemon will be charged in Los Angeles Friday afternoon on allegations of conspiring to violate someone's constitutional rights and alleged FACE Act violations, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Fox News Digital.The FACE Act, passed in 1994, is a federal la...
Don Lemon could face up to a year in prison if convicted on criminal charges
Former CNN anchor and journalist Don Lemon is slated to appear in federal court Friday afternoon to face federal criminal charges and potential jail time in connection with his alleged involvement in a protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. Lemon will be charged in Los Angeles Friday afternoon on allegations of conspiring to violate someone's constitutional rights and alleged FACE Act violations, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Fox News Digital.The ...
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Hochul Seeks to Bar N.Y. Police From Helping ICE on Non-Criminal Issues
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would propose legislation so the federal government could not “weaponize” local officers to enforce civil immigration laws.
California woman arrested after allegedly beheading boyfriend, fleeing to Mexico
A California woman was recently arrested after allegedly decapitating her boyfriend and fleeing to Mexico.Alyssa Marie Lira of Anaheim was charged with murder in the death of Enrique Gonzalez-Carbajal of Santa Ana, who she had been dating for about two months, according to the Anaheim Police Department.She is also facing a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon.Anaheim officers were conducting a welfare check Aug. 25 and found Gonzalez-Carbajal's decapitated body, FOX 11 ...
GREGG JARRETT: Don Lemon left his press pass at the door when he joined church-storming mob
It is a popular fallacy that freedom of the press enshrined in the First Amendment is absolute. It is not and never has been.The recent arrest of podcaster Don Lemon on federal criminal charges that he willingly joined a mob of anti-ICE protesters who stormed a St. Paul, Minnesota church during Sunday services will inevitably test well-established limits on press freedoms. Journalists, however defined, cannot, without legal consequences engage in incitement, defamation, obscenity, threatened vio...
Jon Gruden denies Jets approached him about possibly joining staff: 'There was never anything'
Perhaps Jon Gruden was not on the New York Jets' list after all.A report circulated earlier this week that Gruden was contacted by the Jets about the idea of joining their staff, but he was not interested.But in an appearance on WDAE radio, Gruden insinuated that the report was false.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "There's a lot of stupid rumors out there. Some of these reports are ridiculous. Let's just say there was never anything from the Jets, and I wish them well in thei...
Macaulay Culkin mourns 'Home Alone' mom Catherine O'Hara with heartfelt message
Macaulay Culkin is one of the first celebrities to pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara following her death on Friday.Her "Home Alone" co-star took to Instagram to share a photo featuring the two of them in "Home Alone" alongside a photo of them from when he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in December 2023."Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more," he wrote. "I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much to say. I love you. I’ll see you later."The two starr...
Seeing Is Believing at Your Own Peril in ‘After God’
Sumi Endo's dystopian fantasy manga is a criminally underrated hidden gem that's writing circles around its contemporaries.
Google’s Project Genie Is Not for You
Google tries the Yann LeCun approach.
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Producer Price Index Jumps on Disconcerting Spike in Services PPI. Food and Energy Prices Fall
Core goods prices rise as companies distribute the tariffs amongst each other.
Joe Rogan skips Golden Globes after refusing to pay entry fee for podcast award nomination
Joe Rogan took aim at the Golden Globes after revealing he declined to pay a fee to be nominated for the awards show’s inaugural podcast category.Speaking on his podcast, Rogan said organizers had asked him to formally submit his show for consideration, but that he had refused to pay the $500 application fee required to be nominated."A lot of people say, ‘Why wasn’t Joe Rogan nominated for the Golden Globes? Why did Amy Poehler win?’ I didn’t submit," Rogan said.‘THAT SOUNDS SO REPUBLICAN’: JOE ...
Seattle mayor pushes local police to track, investigate ICE agents' enforcement activities
Seattle's progressive Mayor Katie Wilson announced a series of moves Thursday that ban federal agents from using city property to conduct immigration enforcement operations and requiring the police department to investigate, verify, and document reports of enforcement activities, citing the "unpredictable, chaotic, and violent behavior" of the federal government. In a news release, Wilson, who was sworn in as mayor earlier this month, said she will sign an executive order prohibiting federal imm...
Rivian made an electric ambulance for Grey's Anatomy
America’s once-promising EV transition may have taken a U-turn, but at least some in Hollywood are trying to do their part. Rivian partnered with Grey’s Anatomy to make a custom electric ambulance for the long-running series.The ambulance is a modified version of Rivian’s Commercial Van. The custom “vanbulance” serves a dual purpose: preventing on-set exhaust fumes (which could harm the cast and crew) and integrating a green storyline. “As an added benefit, the elimination of engine noise brough...
3 Great Heated Blanket Deals on My Favorite Affordable Models
Some of our favorite heated blankets are on sale (and might even arrive in time for you to use this weekend).
California man arrested after fortified underground bunker found with weapons cache
A California man was arrested after authorities said they discovered an underground fortified bunker with an "alarming cache of illegal firearms and ammunition" inside. Michael Kamfolt, 40, of Anderson, is now facing nearly a dozen weapons-related charges, including possession of an assault rifle and manufacturing of a ghost gun, after his arrest by the California Highway Patrol. He was taken into custody as part of an investigation into a suspected illegal marijuana cultivation operation on a p...
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Loose cannabis is like spilled beer, not open container in car, state Supreme Court rules
A California Supreme Court ruling this week set a sharper boundary around what can be considered an "open container" of cannabis in a vehicle, deciding the product must be rolled or otherwise ready to consume in order to meet a similar standard that is applied to alcohol during traffic stops.
New Ghislaine Maxwell mugshot included in DOJ's latest Epstein files release
A new mugshot of disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice and former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell was released on Friday as the Justice Department uncovered millions of pages of documents in its latest file disclosure.The mugshot, which is from 2020, is included in a police booking form. It was taken after her July 2020 arrest on six charges, including two counts of sexual exploitation of minor — sex performance, two counts of transport interstate for sexual activity and two counts ...
US Declassifies Vintage Spy Satellite With a Wildly Lopsided Orbit
JUMPSEAT launched from 1971 to 1987 to collect intelligence during the Cold War-era.
Who will investigate the circumstances around Winter Acorn’s death? So far, no one
Nearly a year after a three-month-old P.E.I. baby died at the hands of her mother - a single parent with a cognitive disability who was struggling with her mental health - no investigatory body has announced an intention to look into the circumstances leading up to the baby’s death.
Behind the scenes: Trump and White House rally behind Noem as ‘radicals’ demand ouster
President Donald Trump fully supports Department of Homeland (DHS) Security Secretary Kristi Noem as Democrats call for her ouster over the handling of the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities, Fox News Digital has learned. "I think she's doing a very good job," Trump told reporters Tuesday in just one example this week of the president backing his DHS chief. "The border is totally secure. You forget, we had a border that I inherited where millions of people were coming through. Now, we have...
US escalates sanctions on Iranian officials as Trump considers military options
As the threat of a possible U.S. attack against Iran looms, President Donald Trump's administration has announced additional sanctions targeting Iranian figures.The Treasury Department announced Friday that its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) "took additional action against Iranian officials responsible for the regime’s brutal crackdown on its own people.""Among the officials sanctioned today is Eskandar Momeni Kalagari, Iran’s minister of the interior who oversees the murderous Law Enfo...
Under Armour data breach claims trigger alerts for millions of users
Sportswear and fitness brand Under Armour is investigating claims of a massive data breach after customer records were posted on a hacker forum. The breach became widely known after millions of people received alerts warning their information may have been compromised. While Under Armour says its investigation is ongoing, cybersecurity researchers reviewing the leaked data say it appears to include personal details potentially linked to customer purchases.According to breach notification service...
Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Home Alone,’ Has Died
The comedic legend also starred in 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Best in Show,' 'The Last of Us,' and so much more.
This Robot Hand Pops Off and Crawls. I Hate It So Much.
Like a robotic spider! But somehow worse!
Hyundai interested in Canada's hydrogen energy as it bets on decarbonized cars
Hyundai is exploring a "potential collaboration" with the Canadian hydrogen energy sector, it told CBC News on Thursday, as the South Korean automaker bets on decarbonized cars to be the future of the automotive industry.
Hyundai interested in Canada's hydrogen energy as it bets on natural gas-fuelled cars
Hyundai is exploring a "potential collaboration" with the Canadian hydrogen energy sector, it told CBC News on Thursday, as the South Korean automaker bets on natural gas-fuelled cars to be the future of the automotive industry.
Venezuela's acting president overhauls oil industry amid pressure from Trump administration
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez signed a law overhauling the nation's oil sector, opening it to privatization. The move reverses a core policy of the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.Rodriguez's policy shift, aimed at luring the foreign investors needed to rework the industry, comes less than one month after the U.S. captured former Venezuelan dictatorial leader Nicolás Maduro. The acting president, who served as Maduro's vice president prior t...
'Home Alone' star Catherine O'Hara dead at 71
Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actress, known for her work in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and more, has died. She was 71."Prolific multi-award-winning actress, writer, and comedian Catherine O’Hara died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness," her reps confirmed to Fox News Digital.O’Hara’s career spanned decades, defining moments in Hollywood comedy — from her scene-stealing performance as the exasperated yet endearing mother in the blockbuster "Home Alone" films to h...
Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz enters hospice care: report
National champion head coach Lou Holtz has reportedly entered hospice care at the age of 89.Best known for manning the sidelines at Arkansas and Notre Dame, Holtz coached college football for 33 years. He was the head coach of the Fighting Irish for 11 seasons from 1986-1996, where he finished with a 110-30-2 record. ABC57 in Indiana was one of the first to report the news.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In 1988, Notre Dame finished with a perfect 12-0 record and claimed the F...
Why the federal probe into Alex Pretti’s death isn’t about gun rights
The killing of Alex Pretti by federal officers in Minnesota spurred backlash from Second Amendment advocates after some Trump administration officials initially claimed Pretti was armed and dangerous, but the unfolding investigation has not centered on gun-carrying policies.Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and licensed concealed-carry holder, was killed during an immigration enforcement operation Saturday, and the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice are investigating it ...
Israel set to reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt for first time since May 2024
Israel announced Thursday that it will reopen the Rafah border crossing for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt for the first time since May 2024. Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, said the crossing "will open this coming Sunday (February 1st) in both directions, for limited movement of people only." "The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordination with Egyp...
Las Vegas casino owner offers unique deal to entice visitors back amid slump
Las Vegas casino owners are coming up with creative ways to entice visitors back to Sin City.Many officials, hotel owners and travel folks are citing a drop in Canadian tourists as a major reason that tourism numbers have been down.Now, Circa Resort & Casino has launched an "at par" promotion — making the exchange rate for Canadians equal at its properties.LAS VEGAS TOURISM CRASHES TO EARLY 2000S LEVELS AS VISITORS FLEE THE CITYCasino owner Derek Stevens told Fox News Digital he was inspired by ...
Jim Pattison won't sell U.S. warehouse proposed as new ICE facility
Jim Pattison Developments has announced it will not sell an industrial building in Ashland, Va., that was set to be turned into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility.
As GM Oshawa layoffs begin, workers leave the plant and enter an uncertain job market
Friday marks the last day of work for up to 1,200 autoworkers, as GM cuts one of three shifts at its Oshawa plant. Some workers say they are looking out of province to find employment in the face of Oshawa's 8.6 per cent unemployment rate.
Graham threatens shutdown deal over House-backed repeal, warns Johnson: 'I won't forget this'
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., unloaded his frustrations with the latest iteration of a government funding package backed by President Donald Trump and laid out a stark warning to the top House Republican and the White House in the process. Graham is one of the few remaining holdouts blocking the Senate from moving on to a government funding package brokered by Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., as lawmakers race to beat the government funding deadline at midnight on Friday. T...
Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open final after stunning win over Jannik Sinner in historic title pursuit
The only thing Novak Djokovic is "chasing" is records.The 24-time Grand Slam winner earned the chance to extend his title record, including his current Australian Open record, after he stunned world No. 2 Jannik Sinner in the men’s semifinals on Friday in a five-set thriller. The 38-year-old Serbian tennis star defeated the defending two-time champion 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the men’s final where he will face top-ranked player Carlos Alcaraz. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON ...
Amber Rose slams Ariana Grande for telling Americans to skip work to protest ICE: 'Shut the f--- up'
Amber Rose is calling out what she sees as elite hypocrisy after Ariana Grande endorsed a nationwide protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), urging Americans to skip work, school and shopping.The model and actress slammed what she called out-of-touch activism from a celebrity worth hundreds of millions of dollars.Grande shared an Instagram Story post promoting a "nationwide shutdown" protest scheduled for Jan. 30, encouraging followers to stay home and halt economic activity.D...
Don Lemon taps Hunter Biden's attorney to fight Trump DOJ charges
Former CNN host Don Lemon retained a high-priced attorney familiar with defending clients against the Trump administration following his arrest related to his involvement in a protest at a St. Paul, Minnesota, church.Lemon is being represented by Abbe Lowell, an attorney well known for taking on cases where a prominent political figure needs legal help; most notably Hunter Biden.Biden, the surviving son of former President Joe Biden, is Lowell’s most visible recent client. The younger Biden has ...
Sundance doc 'Ghost in the Machine' draws a damning line between AI and eugenics
The Sundance documentary Ghost in the Machine boldly declares that the pursuit of artificial intelligence, and Silicon Valley itself, is rooted in eugenics. Director Valerie Veatch makes the case that the rise of techno-fascism from the likes of Elon Musk and Peter Thiel is a feature, not a bug. That may sound hyperbolic, but Ghost in the Machine, which is built around interviews with philosophers, AI researchers, historians and computer scientists, leaves little room for doubt.If you've been fo...
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Ruby Franke exposed, Elizabeth Smart horror twist, Idaho murders photo chaos
MONSTER'S NEXT MOVE: Elizabeth Smart reveals her kidnapper tried to abduct her teen cousin as his ‘next wife’LISTEN TO THE FOX TRUE CRIME PODCAST WITH EMILY COMPAGNONEVER GIVING UP: Parents’ relentless hunt for missing daughter heats up as new tech breathes life into caseFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XLEGAL MUSCLE: Surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and dentist husband gets first look at Ohio court with legal eagle defenseTRUTH UNLEASHED: Ruby Franke’s son breaks silence on jailed YouTube mo...
House gears up to take Senate's government shutdown deal with rare Sunday meeting
The House of Representatives is preparing a rare weekend meeting as congressional leaders race against the clock on a partial government shutdown.The House Rules Committee, which acts as a gatekeeper before most legislation sees a chamber-wide vote, is expected to meet on Sunday at 4 p.m. to consider a federal funding deal that is poised to pass the Senate on Friday.It means the full House could vote on the bill as early as Monday, three days after Congress' deadline to avert a shutdown.The plan...
The Next ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie Finally Has an Official Title and Release Date
It's called 'Fast Forever' and will be in theaters on March 17, 2028.
Trump says Iran already has US terms as military strike clock ticks
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States has directly communicated expectations to Iran as pressure mounts for Tehran to accept a nuclear deal, even as Iranian officials publicly signal interest in talks.Asked whether Iran faces a deadline to make a deal, Trump suggested the timeline already had been conveyed privately. "Only they know for sure," he said, confirming when pressed that the message had been delivered directly to Iranian leaders.Trump also tied the growing U.S. nava...
UN faces severe cash crisis as Trump admin ramps up pressure on world body
As the Trump administration slashes funding and exits multiple international bodies over criticism that the U.N. has failed to promote U.S. interests, the United Nations is warning it could face a cash crisis by July. In a Jan. 28 letter from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres to ambassadors, he cited record unpaid dues and rigid budget rules that have left the organization exposed.Guterres said the U.N. is trapped in a "Kafkaesque cycle" in which rigid budget rules force it to return "unsp...
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US Justice Dept releases new batch of documents, images, videos from Jeffrey Epstein files
Latest release expected to contain previously unseen material from investigation.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The Galaxy S26 lineup and everything else we expect
Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year in February to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup.Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced. While we wait for an official invite, here's everything we expect Sams...
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US judge rules out death penalty for Luigi Mangione over health CEO murder
The federal trial is to begin with jury selection on September 8.
Google's Project Genie lets you create your own 3D interactive worlds
This past summer, Google DeepMind debuted Genie 3. It’s what’s known as a world world, an AI system capable of generating images and reacting as the user moves through the environment the software is simulating. At the time, DeepMind positioned Genie 3 as a tool for training AI agents. Now, it’s making the model available to people outside of Google to try with Project Genie. To start, you’ll need Google’s $250 per month AI Ultra plan to check out Project Genie. You’ll also need to live in the U...
Sonos home theater gear is up to 20 percent off ahead of Super Bowl LX
Like many other companies during Super Bowl season, Sonos is discounting its home theater gear. Today, you can save $130 on the Beam (Gen 2) soundbar, bringing its price down to $369. You'll also find deals on the flagship Arc Ultra Soundbar, Sonos subwoofers, and more. The Sonos Beam is the company's sub-$500 soundbar. Engadget's pick for the best midrange model, the compact speaker has impressive sound for its size. Part of that is its Dolby Atmos support. Although the soundbar lacks upward-f...
Save up to 81 percent on ExpressVPN two-year plans right now
If you're looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN's latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now: the Advanced tier is on sale for $88 for two years, plus four additional free months. The Basic plan is where you'll see the biggest discount: it's $68 for two years, plus the same four additional free months. We’ve consistently liked ExpressVPN because it’s fast, easy to use and widely av...
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Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested by US federal officials in connection with church protest
Don Lemon accused of breaking federal law during a protest of the Trump administration.
Driverless Waymo vehicle strikes child in California
An autonomous vehicle struck a student in Santa Monica last week, but the victim was not injured, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.The Santa Monica Police Department said in a statement to Fox News Digital, "On January 23, 2026, at approximately 8:31 a.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to a traffic collision involving an autonomous vehicle and a student near 24th Street and Pearl Street, adjacent to Grant Elementary School.""Preliminary information indicates th...
Disgraced Crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon With Republican Pivot
SBF swears he was Republican-curious long before things went awry.
Minnesota Gov Walz, AG Ellison to testify in House investigation into alleged $9B welfare fraud
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced Wednesday that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will testify under oath next month as part of a congressional investigation into a massive fraud scandal involving the state's welfare programs.Walz and Ellison will testify at a hearing on "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II" on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST, the committee says.Walz, who said this week he is not running f...
Rabbit’s Next AI Gadget Is a ‘Cyberdeck’ for Vibe Coding
Ah man, here we go again.
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Trump picks former US Fed official Kevin Warsh as next central bank chief
His nomination faces a shaky path through a narrowly split Senate panel.
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What will Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve look like?
Donald Trump’s nominee was an inflation hawk—until he wasn’t
Ex-Biden aide draws GOP backlash after post on child’s death in custody amid mounting ICE scrutiny
A former Biden administration official's social media post lamenting the death of a young child in government custody amid increased immigration operations in Minnesota drew backlash from Republicans, who seized on the fact that the death occurred during the Biden administration. Andrew Bates, who previously served as the senior deputy press secretary for former President Joe Biden, on Tuesday retweeted a post from the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats about Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez, an 8-...
'We were within the rules,’ Canadian skeleton coach denies sabotaging U.S. slider
In an exclusive interview with CBC Sports, Canadian skeleton coach Joe Cecchini denies that he manipulated a race on the developmental circuit to ensure Canada’s spots at the Olympics, ultimately preventing American Katie Uhlaender from competing in a record sixth Games.
President Trump signs executive order bringing IndyCar race to DC for America250
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to bring IndyCar to the streets of Washington, D.C. for America250 celebrations. Trump was joined by IndyCar owner and chairperson Roger Penske, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy in the Oval Office to announce efforts to organize an IndyCar race in Washington. D.C., later this summer. The event highlights another sporting event organized by the Trump administration in honor of the United St...
'Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron's family reveals diagnosis after life support scare
Quinton Aaron's family confirmed the actor suffered a spinal stroke, days after news broke that he was intubated and placed on life support after experiencing a mysterious neck pain.In a statement to Fox News Digital, "The Blind Side" star's family expressed their appreciation for "the overwhelming love, support and prayers that Quinton has received over the past few days from his fans, the public, and our concerned community.""To update everyone, he had a spinal stroke. He is alert, aware and r...
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New Measurements of Europa's Ice Shell Taint the Icy Moon's Potential Habitability
Jupiter's icy moon Europa is a tantalizing target in the search for habitability in our Solar System. Its thick, global ice sheet overlies a warm, salty, chemically-rich ocean. But for life to exist in that ocean, nutrients need to find their way from the surface to the ocean. New research says that may be very difficult.
Turtlemania Surges as ‘TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze’ Returns to Theaters
The cult-beloved sequel celebrates its 35th anniversary with a week-long run showcasing its new 4K restoration.
The best cheap VPN in 2026
When talking about the best VPNs, I frequently warn about the dangers of trusting free VPNs without verifying them. Although there are a few free VPNs worth recommending, many other free providers are ineffective, malicious or looking to profit off their users (or sometimes all three). Even the best free VPNs work a lot better once you subscribe and access their full service.This can be frustrating if you want to enjoy the benefits of a VPN but don't have the budget for yet another subscription....
Regina fire chief says fatal carbon monoxide leak caused by ‘critical failure’ in apartment’s boiler
On Friday, Regina's fire chief offered an update on the investigation into a fatal carbon monoxide incident in Regina, Sask., on Dec. 19, 2025. An 11-year-old boy died and his dad was taken to hospital in critical condition after they were poisoned in their apartment building.