Left-wing Dems steer $1M to addiction group operating above Minneapolis Somali restaurant amid fraud fallout

FIRST ON FOX: Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst is working to strip more than $1 million of federal funds earmarked for a Somali-led Minnesota addiction recovery organization that shares an address with a Minneapolis Somali restaurant, Fox News Digital learned. "The scale and frequency of fraud in Minnesota is staggering, but I fear just the tip of the iceberg," Ernst told Fox News Digital Wednesday. "Congress owes it to the American people to clean up the mess instead of letting the same politici...

From sanctions to seizure: What Maduro's capture means for Venezuela’s economy

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has reopened debate over whether the country's long-isolated economy could soon re-engage with global markets, but analysts caution that sanctions relief and recovery are far from guaranteed.Venezuela is among the world’s most heavily sanctioned countries, alongside Russia, Iran, Syria, North Korea and Cuba, a status that has severely restricted its access to international finance and trade.Andres Martinez-Fernandez, a senior policy analyst at th...

Scathing audit reveals more fraud concerns inside top Minnesota agency with fabricated documents, 'misconduct'

A major state audit in Minnesota conducted by the nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor found widespread failures and internal control problems in the Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) grant program, reaffirming concerns about massive fraud issues.The report, released on Monday, found that between July 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2024, DHS dished out more than $425 million in grants to 830 organizations, the majority being nongovernmental, and did not show pr...

Pam Bondi dispatches federal prosecutors to Minnesota following Somali fraud allegations

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Justice Department will send additional federal prosecutors to Minnesota amid an expanding fraud investigation tied to Somali-run nonprofit operations."The Department of Justice is dispatching a team of prosecutors to Minnesota to reinforce our U.S. Attorney’s Office and put the perpetrators of this widespread fraud behind bars," Bondi told Fox News.Bondi vowed "severe consequences in Minnesota" and said the department stands "ready to deploy to any other...

Homeland Security Dem blasted Trump for not ousting Maduro in 2019, now calls arrest 'above the law'

The top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on Homeland Security once trashed President Donald Trump for not taking action after Nicolás Maduro retained power following 2019's disputed election versus Juan Guaidó.This week, Sen. Christopher Murphy’s tone appeared to change after the Connecticut Democrat went on a tweetstorm lambasting Trump’s operation to arrest the dictator over the weekend.In January 2019, the Venezuelan political crisis reached its climax with Maduro’s inaug...

Chicago teacher disappears, husband pleads for help finding her

A Chicago special education teacher has disappeared, leaving her family fearful and desperate for answers.Linda Brown, 53, was last seen on Saturday in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, police said.Brown was heading to the Wicker Park area for an acupuncture appointment but never arrived, according to a missing person flyer the Chicago Teachers Union posted online.Brown’s husband, Antwon Brown, told FOX32 Chicago that he and his wife watched a movie before going to bed early Friday night. When...

Former Texas football star Jordan Shipley hospitalized with severe burns after ranching accident

Former Texas star and NFL player Jordan Shipley was hospitalized after he suffered "severe burns" during a ranching accident, his family said Tuesday. The former Longhorns star was airlifted to a hospital in Austin, Texas, and was in critical but stable condition, the family said in a statement provided by the university. "Jordan was involved in an accident this afternoon near his hometown of Burnet. The machine he was operating on his ranch caught fire, and although he managed to get out, it wa...

Top health policy expert calls Minnesota fraud ‘disgusting,’ warns Obamacare issues are nationwide

Minnesota’s burgeoning social services fraud scandal is "disgusting," and emblematic of a broader nationwide crisis, a former National Economic Council health policy official told Fox News Digital.Brian Blase, president of the federal spending-focused Paragon Health Institute, said in a Friday interview that fraud has become pervasive throughout such publicly funded programs, and that a lot of the time, funds mismanaged by state officials are often federally sourced – meaning the entire nation c...

Standing up to antisemitic mobs shouldn’t land you in prison

"Rape their daughters!" "We are Nazis and proud!" "F--- the Jews!"These are antisemitic chants made by anti-Israel protesters in Australia, England and France, where there have recently been deadly attacks against Jews. But that’s not America, right?"The Jew is here." Those were the words shouted in New Jersey on Nov. 13, 2024, outside an Israeli real estate event held at Congregation Ohr Torah, minutes before Altaf Sharif allegedly charged David Silberberg — who attempted to use pepper spray to...

Aqara’s New Thermostat Is Also a Home Hub, Presence Sensor, and Video Doorbell Monitor

The Thermostat Hub W200 combines many of the best features of Aqara's lineup to make a very compelling smart home thermostat.

Clear Drop is trying to do something about all those plastic bags under your sink

Even if you bring home as few bags as possible using reusable bags, carrying purchases home with your own two hands soft plastics sill accumulate. I certainly have a collection with one flimsy plastic sack filled with dozens or hundreds of others. I plan to do something with it… eventually. Unfortunately, there aren’t a ton of options for what to do with those soft plastics, as most recycling facilities can’t accept them. But no one likes seeing them end up in oceans and rivers and stuck up in ...

Court Case Could Tip New York City’s Only Red House Seat to Blue

A court dispute over the lines of the 11th Congressional District represents one of Democrats’ few hopes of drawing maps in their favor for the 2026 midterms.

The base Kindle is on sale for $20 off right now

The latest entry-level Kindle ereader is on sale for $90 via Amazon. This is a nice discount of $20. It's not a record-low price, but it's certainly a budget-friendly way to keep that New Year's resolution to read more. This made our list of the best ereaders, and for good reason. It's an iconic device that gets the job done. It doesn't have much by way of modern bells and whistles, but it ships with 16GB of storage and comes in two snazzy colorways. The build is compact and durable. It's ...

Anker's new 45W Nano charger with smart display from CES is already $10 off

Anker introduced a nifty little charger at CES 2026, which is a refresh of the pre-existing Nano Charger. It's already on sale for $30, which is a discount of $10. These are preorders, however, with shipments officially going out on January 20. The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features "fun animations to keep things cheerful." Anker says it can recognize what's being charged and automatically adjust cert...

Cea Weaver Has Long Been Polarizing. Mamdani Is Standing by Her.

Cea Weaver, a tenant advocate named to a high-profile role in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, is facing criticism for past comments calling homeownership “a weapon of white supremacy.”

U.S. official says forces seized Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic

A U.S. official says American forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks.

Audio of Ellison meeting with convicted fraudsters resurfaces as lawyer alleges Walz, AG share blame

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is facing new scrutiny over a 2021 audio recording of him meeting with members of the Somali community who would soon be convicted of defrauding millions of dollars in taxpayer money.In the recording, now obtained by Fox News, the would-be fraudsters can be heard asking Ellison to help them secure more funding, before the conversation then turns to campaign donations."The only way that we can protect what we have is by inserting ourselves into the politic...

Fake error popups are spreading malware fast

A dangerous cybercrime tool has surfaced in underground forums, making it far easier for attackers to spread malware. Instead of relying on hidden downloads, this tool pushes fake error messages that pressure you into fixing problems that never existed. Security researchers say this method is spreading quickly because it feels legitimate. The page looks broken. The warning feels urgent. The fix sounds simple. That combination is proving alarmingly effective for cybercriminals.Sign up for my FREE...

Pick up the Apple Watch Series 11 while it's $100 off

If you're looking to get in shape in the new year, a wearable that tracks your daily activity and workouts can help with that. Our current favorite smartwatch is the Apple Watch Series 11, and it's on sale for $100 off right now. That brings it down to $299, which is the lowest price we've seen it so far since its release last September. The Series 11 is our best overall smartwatch pick, and we gave it a score of 90 out of 100 in our hands-on review. We were impressed with the battery life,...

Top European foreign ministers to meet after White House renews Greenland threats

European governments including those in France and Germany are working closely on a plan on how to respond should the United States act on its threat to take over Greenland, as Europe seeks to address U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitions in the region.

Debian's Data Protection Team is No More, Maybe You Can Help?

With no one left to handle data protection requests, the project is looking for new volunteers.

Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using technology to get kids to play together

Lego’s new Smart Play system, announced at CES earlier this week, is an embrace of digital technology the likes of which we haven’t seen from the company before. And while the demonstration it gave on Monday was a good start towards showing just what Lego’s Smart Brick is capable of, there’s no substitute for seeing it in person. Fortunately, an extended demo answered a lot of my questions on how the system will work once kids and adults get their hands on the first round of sets with Smart Play...

Maybe We Should Pump the Brakes on the Idea That Robotaxis Are Safer

The evidence is sparse.

Man drops engagement ring from 118-foot bridge during proposal, but there's a happy ending

A nervous proposal on a towering Michigan suspension bridge took a dramatic turn when an engagement ring slipped from a man’s fingers and plunged 118 feet into the snow below.Trevor Van Camp had just asked his long-time girlfriend Danielle Jenkins to marry him under the Christmas lights on the SkyBridge at Boyne Mountain in Northern Michigan when he dropped the ring through the grate as he knelt on one knee."When I went to go get the ring out of the box, mind you, I’m shaken up, I look down, lik...

Iranian military leader threatens preemptive attack after Trump comments

The head of Iran's military threatened preemptive action over "rhetoric" targeting the country as the regime faces massive protests. Iran's Maj. Gen. Amir Hatami was likely responding to President Donald Trump's warning that America would act if violence was used against protesters.Trump recently made it clear that the U.S. would step in if it saw that Iran was mistreating or killing protesters.The president wrote on Truth Social, "If Iran shoots [sic] and violently kills peaceful protesters, wh...

US forces seize sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic, military says

U.S. forces on Wednesday seized the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic Sea, U.S. European Command (EUCOM) said."The @TheJusticeDept & @DHSgov, in coordination with the @DeptofWar today announced the seizure of the M/V Bella 1 for violations of U.S. sanctions," read a post from EUCOM on X. "The vessel was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to a warrant issued by a U.S. federal court after being tracked by USCGC Munro.""This seizure supports @POTUS Proclamation targeting ...

US forces attempting to board sanctioned Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic, sources say

U.S. forces are attempting to board the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker in the North Atlantic Sea, sources told Fox News.The news, first reported by Reuters, comes after the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that Russia had sent a submarine and other naval assets to escort the tanker.The vessel, previously operating under the name Bella 1, has spent more than two weeks attempting to slip past U.S. enforcement efforts targeting sanctioned oil shipments near Venezuela, the outlet reporte...

Trump admin puts Minnesota on notice, moves to audit Medicaid and claw back funds to protect taxpayers

Dr. Mehmet Oz put the state of Minnesota on notice, sending a letter to inform Gov. Tim Walz of plans to audit Medicaid bills for 14 programs flagged as problematic and claw back any funds necessary."What we have learned so far in Minnesota is just the tip of the iceberg, perhaps the largest Medicaid scam ever, taking place throughout the state in many different fashions," Oz told Laura Ingraham on Tuesday."But just alone with the things that we're concerned about, we're talking about $500 milli...

Judge clears way for Minnesota welfare fraud ringleader to forfeit Porsche, millions held in accounts

Aimee Bock, the alleged mastermind behind Minnesota’s $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scandal tied to the Somali community, is facing forfeiture of a Porsche, property, designer handbags and millions of dollars after a federal judge approved a preliminary order.A judge signed off on the preliminary forfeiture order last week, clearing the way for the government to seize assets that prosecutors say were purchased with ill-gotten taxpayer funds, according to MPR News, a Minnesota-based news ...

Mia Goth Declares ‘The Odyssey’ Better Than ‘Star Wars,’ Sorta

The 'Pearl' and 'Frankenstein' star has slightly different levels of compliments for both upcoming films.

Nick Reiner removed from suicide watch ahead of arraignment in parents' deaths: report

Nick Reiner, the youngest son of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday and may enter a plea in his first courtroom appearance of the year.The 32-year-old remains in custody at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility after formally being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents.Sources told People magazine that Nick was removed from suicide watch earlier this week and is being held in solitary confinement w...

Backlash erupts after city council appoints police review board member with murder conviction

A controversial vote to keep a convicted Oregon killer on a city police oversight board is now under pressure to unravel, after police and fire unions revealed that two Salem city councilors are working to reverse their support for the appointment.The president of the Salem Police Employees Union said public safety unions are pushing to overturn the Salem City Council’s narrow vote to reappoint Kyle Hedquist, a convicted murderer, to the city’s Community Police Review Board.Union President Scott...

Your liver may already be changing because of what you eat every day, scientists warn

From fast-food to ultra-processed snacks, a high-fat diet eaten over the long term may trigger biological changes in the liver that could raise the risk of cancer. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggested it may be less about how much fatty food is consumed at once — and more about how long the liver is exposed to a high-fat diet.Over time, a high-fat diet may put liver cells into a kind of survival mode that researchers believe could make them more vulnerable t...

Klipsch Atlas HP-1 hands-on: A return to hi-fi headphones at CES 2026

Klipsch hasn’t debuted new headphones in years, but that’s going to change in 2026. At CES, Klipsch announced the upcoming Atlas hi-fi series that includes wireless and both closed and semi-open back models. All three are expected to arrive this summer, but the company hasn’t announced pricing or many details on any of them just yet. However, I was able to listen to the Atlas HP-1, the wireless model with active noise cancelation (ANC). Without going into specifics, Klipsch says the HP-1 is desi...

GOP congressman compares Tim Walz fighting fraudsters to OJ Simpson finding wife's killer

Former pro hockey player Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., raised eyebrows Tuesday with a social media post referencing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's recent decision to not seek re-election but refusal to resign, as Walz vows to address the state's ongoing fraud issues. Staub's post compared Walz's determination to fight fraudsters to the infamous 1994 murder trial of former NFL player O.J. Simpson, when Simpson vowed to find his wife's killer after being acquitted for the murder of his wife Nicole Brown ...

Warner Bros. rejects revised Paramount bid as risky leveraged buyout

Warner Bros. Discovery's board has unanimously turned down Paramount Skydance's latest attempt to acquire the studio, saying its revised $108.4 billion US hostile bid amounted to a risky leveraged buyout that investors should reject.

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Aldrich Ames, a longtime Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) case officer who betrayed U.S. intelligence by spying for the Soviet Union and later Russia, died at the age of 84.The Bureau of Prisons website shows that Ames died on Monday. He was being held at the Federal Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, where he was serving out a life sentence.The FBI said it arrested Ames, a 31-year veteran of the CIA, in 1994 on espionage charges, after he began passing classified information to ...

Uvalde trial halted after key witness changes testimony

The trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer accused of not doing more to save lives in the 2022 shooting that left 21 dead was halted after a key witness reportedly changed her testimony. Adrian Gonzales has pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment following the attack at Robb Elementary. He could be sentenced to a maximum of two years in prison if he’s convicted, prosecutors said.   Former teacher Stephanie Hale testified on Tuesday that she saw the sh...

NFL mystery team with head coach in place emerges among those interested in John Harbaugh: report

John Harbaugh’s dismissal as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens has changed the game for all teams searching for their next head coach this offseason.But it doesn’t seem that the six teams in that pool — Ravens not included — are the only ones inquiring about Harbaugh.Harbaugh’s agent, Bryan Harlan, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he’s received calls from seven different NFL teams expressing interest in him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"In the first 45 minutes after John Harb...

Is it better to rent or buy?

Much depends on long-term interest rates

Conan O'Brien says 'F Trump' comics have been co-opted by anger, 'just screaming'

Comedian and former late-night host Conan O'Brien criticized comics who are more focused on "screaming" about President Donald Trump than on being funny.During an interview with the Oxford Union on Tuesday, O'Brien was asked about Trump's impact on comedy. He disagreed with the idea that Trump as president was good for comics, claiming that Trump's habit of "talking crazy" made it difficult to pin him down for satire or parody.He added that the opposite position, constantly attacking Trump for h...

An unusually severe flu season is pushing hospitals in northeastern Ontario beyond capacity

Congress holds hearing into Minnesota fraud allegations and more top headlines

1. Congress holds hearing into Minnesota fraud allegations 2. 'Squad' rep's felon husband smacks phone from reporter3. Trump announces Venezuela will 'immediately' hand oil over to US 'ICE’D OUT — Trump admin deals major blow to Minnesota hotel after ICE agents denied rooms. Continue reading …OCEAN ESCAPE – Sanctioned tanker flees US forces, now under Russian naval escort off Irish coast. Continue reading …CASE CRACKED – Teenager missing since November found safe as authorities make arrest. Cont...

JONATHAN TURLEY: Impeachment obsession returns as Democrats recycle lawfare to fire up their base

"Are You Not Entertained?" With the country’s economy improving and other issues losing traction with the public, Democrats are increasingly turning to the one thing lacking in Washington: impeachment.As they work to take back the House in the midterms, Democrats are again promising voters the equivalent of the Roman Games by restarting impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. For many liberal voters, impeachment has become the thrilling cage match of lawfare.Facing a challenger o...

Little-known prescription pill is helping Americans drink less alcohol

Recent studies continue to support a decades-old drug as an alternative means of reducing alcohol consumption.The prescription opioid pill, called naltrexone, was first approved by the FDA to treat opioid dependence in 1984. A decade later, it was approved for alcohol use disorder.In addition to the daily pill version, naltrexone is also available as a monthly injectable therapy, which was approved for alcohol use disorder in 2006 and opioid use disorder in 2010.POPULAR WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS COULD T...

Emma Stone Is Indignant You Would Think She Dared to Play Miss Piggy in the New ‘Muppets’ Movie

The two-time Oscar winner had the exact right answer when asked about her new project with Jennifer Lawrence.

Riley Gaines says new podcast was part of God’s plan: ‘He prepares those who he calls’

OutKick’s Riley Gaines, the former NCAA swimmer who became a leading voice opposing transgender participation in women’s sports, never dreamed of hosting her own podcast — yet here she is. "The Riley Gaines Show" debuted on Wednesday with a timely interview with independent journalist Nick Shirley, who went viral for putting a spotlight on alleged fraud that has taken place in Minnesota. The much-anticipated launch comes after Gaines previously hosted OutKick’s "Gaines for Girls," but her show h...

Home Pilates Equipment for Studio-Quality Workouts (2026)

Here’s everything that you should buy, skip, or splurge on for your at-home Pilates workout.

MTV Rewind is a developer's tribute to 24/7 music video channels

MTV shut down its remaining 24/7 music channels in several countries, including the UK and Australia, at the end of 2025. The main MTV network shifted its focus to reality shows long ago and it occasionally dips back into music with things like the Video Music Awards, but this shutdown felt like the end of an era. If you yearn for the days when MTV actually played music videos, though, you might be in luck. A developer who goes by the name of Flexasaurus Rex has paid tribute to the MTV of old wi...

Rep LaMalfa's death further shrinks Republican House majority

The death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., has shrunk the Republican majority in the House of Representatives to the minimum of 218 seats, presenting fresh challenges for Speaker Mike Johnson as the party heads into an election year.LaMalfa, 65, died suddenly on Tuesday during an emergency surgery. He was a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and a reliable vote for Johnson's priorities. His death means Johnson can only lose two Republican votes and still pass legislation along party lines.Tru...

The Best Cat Toys for Your Furry Friend (2026)

Based on years of testing with our cats, these are our favorite WIRED-approved, techy cat toys and furniture.

Maduro arrest sends 'clear message' to drug cartels, allies and US rivals, retired admiral says

The arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro is expected to have a lasting impact on his home country, but experts tell Fox News Digital it could also reshape how the U.S. and other neighbors get along going forward, especially with increased cooperation battling a plague of drug trafficking.U.S. forces captured Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a raid on the presidential palace in Caracas over the weekend. The two pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and other charges in a Manhattan co...

He fled the ‘Hunger Games’ of Cuba only to watch free Americans cheer communism

Cuban influencers Yoel and Mari Díaz erupted in celebration after news broke of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s capture. Known for their unapologetic critiques of communism, the Arizona-based couple has built a large social media following by contrasting life under leftist regimes with the freedoms they say come with capitalism in the United States. The couple spoke with Fox News Digital about the news of the capture and why this gives hope to Cubans."The capture of Nicolás Maduro is someth...

Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history

A stunning French castle recently hit the market — with a high listing price that few can afford. But its history of nearly 1,000 years may interest many more. Le Château de la Verdière, located in the southeastern region of Provence, boasts 100 rooms, plus courtyards, terraces, olive groves and even a helipad.The rooms include historic salons, reception rooms, vaulted medieval rooms and a 13th-century Romanesque church, among other features. The location has 53,820 square feet of living space a...

Expired Obamacare subsidy deal inches toward Senate floor vote amid bipartisan talks

A bipartisan group of senators is still working on a fix for the now-expired Obamacare subsidies and believe that they may be nearing a proposal that could hit the Senate floor.The confab, which met a handful of times during Congress’ holiday break, adjourned once more behind closed doors on Monday night. Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, are leading the talks among several Senate Republicans and Democrats looking for a compromise solution.Most who attended the meeting wer...

A year after the Eaton fire, the loss of Altadena is still raw

A reporter reflects on the loss of her hometown, Altadena, remembering what it was and imagining what it will become.

Failures of the past haunt L.A.'s fire recovery agenda for 2026

Last year, the focus was on survival, while holding government officials accountable. This year will be about building up again, as well as political reckoning.

Homeless on L.A.'s Skid Row fault of Democrats, says GOP gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chad Bianco

GOP gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County, talks to homeless residents on Skid Row to bolster his argument that the state's Democratic leaders have failed the most vulnerable.

Palisades fire report was sent to mayor's office for 'refinements,' Fire Commission president says

The Fire Commission president's account raises questions about Mayor Karen Bass' role in revisions to the Palisades fire after-action report.

Shooter who killed 2, injured 13 in notorious SoCal school rampage could now go free

Charles 'Andy' Williams, who killed 2 students and wounded 13 in a shooting rampage at a San Diego high school, was granted a resentencing request on Wednesday.

Michael Reagan's death reverberates among Californians of both parties

Californians on both sides of the political aisle memorialized Michael Reagan, the son of former President Reagan. Michael died earlier this week.

Images documenting the year of recovery after the Palisades fire 

Monthly photographs of the recovery from the devastating January Palisades fire.

Chabria: Tim Walz isn't the only governor plagued by fraud. Newsom may be targeted next

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term as a fraud scandal continues to dog him. It's a warning for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose state has fraud problems of its own.

A year of Altadena's recovery following the Eaton fire

Monthly photographs that showcase the recovery from the devastating Eaton fire in January.

No Yukon Quest sled dog race this year, say former board members

Mushers and former board members say the Yukon Quest is cancelled this year, because there is no one left to organize the iconic sled dog race.

The world’s biggest risks, with Gerry Butts

A top advisor to two Canadian PMs outlines the risky global landscape, from zombie trade deals to a new American ‘revolution’.

The world's biggest risks, with Gerry Butts

A top adviser to two Canadian prime ministers outlines the risky global landscape, from zombie trade deals to a new American 'revolution.'

House Republican involved in vehicle wreck discharged from hospital

Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana was discharged from the hospital, according to a Tuesday post on his X account.The lawmaker's vehicle had been "struck in an accident," according to a post issued earlier on Tuesday."We are pleased to share that Congressman Jim Baird was discharged after less than 24 hours in the hospital, and his wife Danise continues to receive excellent care as she recovers. Rep. Jim Baird and his family expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support, and...

Tesla May Be Prevented from Using the Name ‘Cybercab’

A trollish French hard seltzer company may have the upper hand. It applied for the trademark first.

Philips Hue 'SpatialAware' feature harmonizes all the lights in a room

Philips Hue has introduced a new software feature called SpatialAware at CES 2026 designed to ensure that all the lights in a space are in harmony with each other. Available exclusively for the Hue Bridge Pro, it takes into account each light point in a room and tailors the colors to ensure a natural representation. "In a sunset scene, for example, the lights on one side of the room emit warm yellow tones to mimic the setting sun, while the ceiling lights on the opposite side reflect darker shad...

A Portrait That Was the ‘Instagram of Its Time’

Charles Edwards painted his interpretations of canvases by Anthony van Dyck for the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “I Puritani.” Then he visited the Met Museum to see the original.

His Plays Are Silent for a Reason: ‘Words Can Limit Things’

The Albanian Greek director Mario Banushi talks about his dreamlike “Mami,” which leads the Under the Radar festival in New York this month.

'Squad' Rep Ayanna Pressley's ex-con husband slaps phone out of man's hands as he tries to ask her a question

The felony-convicted husband of progressive "squad" lawmaker Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., slapped a phone out of a reporter's hands Monday inside a city hall building after they attempted to approach the congresswoman to ask her a question about alleged childcare fraud in Minnesota. "Congresswoman Pressley, do you support –" the interviewer could be heard asking as he approached Pressley with his phone camera on record before Conan Harris, Pressley's husband who spent 10 years in prison on fel...

Trump unleashes the 'Donroe Doctrine' and puts socialists on notice worldwide

For the past 26 years, we have witnessed the devastating impact of socialism on the Venezuelan people. Today, we are filled with hope as we watch President Donald Trump take action to end that nightmare. Under Trump's leadership, the United States is not only restoring order but also implementing a modern vision of the Monroe Doctrine — countering foreign adversaries and paving the way for security and prosperity in the region.President Trump's actions in Venezuela are necessary and entirely law...

AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Trump showed strength in Venezuela now finish the job

The United States finally did what needed to be done in Venezuela: it ended the Maduro nightmare. Credit where it is due — this required courage, clarity, and decisive leadership, and President Trump proved willing to act when others hesitated for years. Leaving Maduro in place would not only have condemned millions more Venezuelans to hunger, repression, and exile — it also would have handed Russia, China, and Iran a permanent beachhead in our own hemisphere and privileged access to the world’s...

The best budgeting apps for 2026

As a former Mint user, I had to find a new budgeting app not too long ago. Intuit, parent company of Mint, shut down the service in March 2024, and prompted users to transition to its other financial app, Credit Karma. However, after testing Credit Karma myself, I found it to be a poor Mint replacement that meant I needed to branch out and look elsewhere for a trusted app to track all of my financial accounts, monitor my credit score, follow a monthly spending plan and set goals like building a ...

Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Ledger Impacted by Third-Party Data Breach

Crypto wasn't stolen this time, but data was leaked with the potential to lead to thefts later on.

REP TOM EMMER: Walz oversaw billions in stolen taxpayer money now comes accountability

$9 billion.That is the estimated amount of taxpayer dollars stolen via fraud schemes in Minnesota under Governor Tim Walz’s watch. To make matters worse, the U.S. Treasury Department uncovered that millions are being diverted to Somalia and, inevitably, landing in the hands of Al-Shabaab terrorists.Let’s do a quick recap of how we got here.COMER VOWS MINNESOTA FRAUD PROBE WILL EXPAND TO OTHER STATES AMID MOUNTING SCRUTINYMinnesota fraudsters, the vast majority of whom are Somali, applied for and...

'Death ball' sponge, tiny opossum among cool new species of 2025

A spider with extraordinary genitalia, a carnivorous caterpillar that wears its prey's body parts, and a tiny opossum are among the cool new species described by science in 2025.

Turbulence is getting worse. Would it be better if planes looked more like birds?

Pilots can’t see it coming, and it’s hard to avoid. But severe clear-air turbulence can shake a plane ‘like King Kong.’ It’s on the rise, and forecast to get worse due to climate change. The rise has researchers investigating how to better predict clear-air turbulence, and looking to the physics of birds to make this chaotic force less dangerous.

Why everyone is talking about Heated Rivalry's Team Canada fleece

Desire for a Heated Rivalry-inspired Team Canada fleece came to a head recently after eagle-eyed fans spotted and gushed over a particular outfit choice by character Shane Hollander. And they've been demanding the opportunity to buy it ever since.

Canadian tourists voice concerns over Caribbean travel after U.S. strike on Venezuela

Travellers planning trips to the Caribbean are voicing trepidation online after the U.S. strike on Venezuela that captured president Nicolás Maduro, while one Latin America expert says it's not a good time to travel to the region.

Ontario government call for Toronto police to crack down on protests puts free expression at risk: expert

An expert in free expression feels Ontario’s solicitor general is attempting to pressure Toronto police to change how they handle protests for political reasons. This comes after Solicitor General Michael Kerzner issued a letter to the Toronto Police Service, calling out what he described as a lack of enforcement for hate, intimidation and harassment-motivated offences at protests in the city.

Why Heated Rivalry's Team Canada fleece is taking the internet by storm

Desire for a Heated Rivalry-inspired Team Canada fleece came to a head recently after eagle-eyed fans spotted and gushed over a particular outfit choice by character Shane Hollander. And they've been demanding the opportunity to buy it ever since.

NYC sex offender indicted for threatening to kill Jews, police and federal officials

A New York City man with a criminal history that includes sexual assault was indicted after prosecutors say he posted explicit threats online to kills Jews, members of the New York City Police Department and federal officials. Nathan White, 54, was arraigned on Monday in Queens Supreme Court on charges of making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment in the second degree, according to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.Prosecutors say the c...

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James Comer to accuse Tim Walz of being 'asleep at the wheel' at fraud hearing

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., will accuse top Minnesota government officials of being "asleep at the wheel" at the start of his panel's high-profile hearing into alleged fraud.In Comer's opening statement, obtained by Fox News Digital, he is expected to question whether "Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minnesota’s Democratic leadership" were negligent or "complicit" in the growing scandal."Minnesota’s social services — which are funded by you, the ...

Should Staten Island and the East Village Share a House District?

A court dispute over the lines of the 11th Congressional District represents one of New York Democrats’ few hopes of drawing maps in their favor for the 2026 midterms.

CES Live Blog, Day 3: Even More of the Coolest Tech We’ve Seen

Read our live updates from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed, AI-infused glory.

UK mum forgives son’s killer after one-punch attack and finds healing

The pair now speak together to discourage youth violence and revenge.

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Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing ICE resigns, vows to keep fighting case

Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted last month of obstructing federal agents attempting to arrest an illegal immigrant, has resigned from her position.In a letter to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Saturday, Dugan said the case against her threatens judicial independence and vowed to keep fighting it."As you know, I am the subject of unprecedented federal legal proceedings, which are far from concluded but which present immense and complex challenges that threaten the inde...

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Pope Leo calls for Christians to treat foreigners with kindness as he closes Catholic Holy Year

Pope Leo XIV closed the Catholic Church's Holy Year on Tuesday by urging Christians around the world to help people in need and treat foreigners with kindness.Leo, who has repeatedly stressed the importance of caring for immigrants during his papacy thus far, said at a Vatican ceremony that the record 33.5 million pilgrims who visited Rome during the Holy Year should have learned not to treat people as mere "products.""Around us, a distorted economy tries to profit from everything," Leo said. "A...

Ex-CHP captain who drunkenly exposed himself on flight, twice, avoids jail sentence

A former California Highway Patrol captain avoided jail time, receiving three years' probation after pleading guilty to assaulting flight attendants on a JetBlue flight.

Wyoming Supreme Court rules laws restricting abortion violate state constitution

The Wyoming Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a pair of laws restricting abortion access violate the state constitution, including the country’s first explicit ban on abortion pills.The court, in a 4-1 ruling, sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others who had sued over the abortion bans passed since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, which returned the power to make laws on abortion back to the states.Despite Wyoming being one of the most conservative states, t...

Ugly Charts of US Auto Sales, 2025: Stellantis, Nissan Flirt with Catastrophe. GM, Ford, Honda Sales Rise but far below Peaks. Toyota and Hyundai-Kia Set Records

New-vehicle sales in 2025 rise barely above 1986: Four decades of structural stagnation, plunges, and partial recoveries.