EU opens antitrust investigation into Google's AI practices
Google is no stranger to scrutiny from government bodies such as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and the European Commission. Now it can add another probe to its list: The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into the company surrounding the content used for its AI tools. Namely, the Commission is looking into two things, starting with whether Google used web publisher's content for its AI Overview and AI Mode services wi...
Liberal podcaster labels widow Erika Kirk a 'grifter' who should be 'kicked to the curb'
Liberal podcast host Jennifer Welch of the "I’ve Had It" podcast condemned the widow of slain TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk on Sunday, arguing she is cynically betraying her fellow women.Welch condemned Erika Kirk for an interview she did last week with the New York Times at the DealBook summit in Manhattan. During the summit, Kirk spoke about the popularity of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, noting, "What I don’t want to have happen is young women in the city look to the government as a solution to...
Jasmine Crockett says she doesn't need to convert Trump supporters in her Texas Senate bid
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said she wasn't trying to win over supporters of President Donald Trump during an interview on Monday, after she filed to run for U.S. Senate."How will you make voters who previously voted for Trump — particularly given that you have been an outspoken critic, and he has inserted himself? Just take your campaign video, as is. He has inserted himself at every turn when it comes to your commentary. How will you convert those who are supportive of him to voters for yo...
Browns to start Shedeur Sanders at quarterback for remainder of 2025 season
There will be no more quarterback moves for the Cleveland Browns for the remainder of the 2025 season, as Shedeur Sanders will stay as the team’s starter for the next four games.Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that he’s seen Sanders "constantly and consistently gotten better in each of these games," as he’s started the last three contests after fellow rookie Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens."He’s been working very hard. I feel good about wher...
Chargers' Justin Herbert has awkward interaction with sideline reporter after OT win
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had an awkward moment with a sideline reporter on Monday night following their overtime win over the Philadelphia Eagles.Cameron Dicker kicked the game-tying and go-ahead field goals for the Chargers. Then, Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts to end the game in overtime.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMESPN’s Laura Rutledge attempted to get Herbert to talk to her as Chargers players were out on the field."I’m trying to celebrate...
'Addictive' butter-dipped ice cream cones go viral
SWEET TOPPING - A grocery store's butter-dipped ice cream cones went viral on social media platforms, sparking mixed reactions, from fascination to disbelief.GROUNDS FOR HOPE - Can coffee slow aging? New research says yes, but only if you drink the right amount.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERSEASONAL SPOTLIGHT - A Florida content creator resurfaces her Chick-fil-A nugget tree. This display is a holiday piece she originally designed in 2023 – and it's gone viral again.PACK YOUR...
Leftover hacks explode on social media as Americans fight high prices with scrap food feasts
Americans feeling squeezed by rising grocery bills are getting more inventive with leftovers in the kitchen.Although overall food inflation has cooled, the prices of many staples — including beef, chocolate and coffee — are still rising.From "bone bags" to "pizza eggs," "fridge foraging" to designated leftover nights, budget-minded home cooks are transforming their table scraps into full-blown meals, reports show — and nearly half of consumers say they're now eating more leftovers, according to ...
Ed Burns credits 'two-week rule' with wife Christy Turlington for keeping their 22-year marriage strong
Ed Burns believes his "two-week rule" with Christy Turlington is the secret behind their lasting marriage.The actor and filmmaker has been busy bringing "The Family McMullen" — the sequel to his 1995 hit "The Brothers McMullen" — to life. Yet, the 57-year-old told Fox News Digital that no matter how hectic life gets, he and his supermodel spouse vowed early on never to let more than two weeks pass without being together. Burns and Turlington, who tied the knot in 2003, share two children: 22-yea...
Murdaugh retrial hopes dim as ex-AG says Becky Hill’s guilty plea won’t sway high court
The guilty plea by former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill may draw questions surrounding Alex Murdaugh's bid for retrial, but it is unlikely to sway the state's highest court as it considers whether he deserves a new trial, according to former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon.Hill, who oversaw jury management and courtroom logistics during Murdaugh's 2023 murder trial, pleaded guilty Monday to perjury, obstruction of justice and misconduct in office. She also admitted to showing j...
NVIDIA can now sell its high-end AI chips to 'approved customers in China,' Trump says
NVIDIA is now allowed to sell its second-best H200 processors to China, rather than just the sanction-approved H20 model that China had previously declined to buy, President Trump wrote on Truth Social. The United States will collect a 25 percent tariff on those sales, the Commerce Department confirmed yesterday. Trump said that he informed China's President Xi Jinping of the decision and that he "responded positively." The Commerce Department is finalizing details and the administration will t...
How to Shop for a Mechanical Keyboard (2025): Switches, Materials, and Layouts Explained
Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.
iFixit Put a Chatbot Repair Expert in an App
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iFixit’s new app uses AI to help you repair your stuff
We’ve all been there: You can’t (or won’t) get help when something breaks, but the YouTube clip doesn’t cover your specific issue. It’s what repair gurus at iFixit want to solve with FixBot, an AI-enabled app that talks you through whatever repair you’re doing. The chatbot will help you diagnose the problem and then walk you step-by-step through the fix. Plus, it’s voice-enabled so you won’t have to get your phone all smeary when you’re elbows-deep in a job. After all, iFixit’s guides don’t just...
The year age verification laws came for the open internet
When the nonprofit Freedom House recently published its annual report, it noted that 2025 marked the 15th straight year of decline for global internet freedom. The biggest decline, after Georgia and Germany, came within the United States.Among the culprits cited in the report: age verification laws, dozens of which have come into effect over the last year. "Online anonymity, an essential enabler for freedom of expression, is entering a period of crisis as policymakers in free and autocratic coun...
Louisiana father with ‘heart of gold’ dies after rifle accidentally discharges during hunting trip
A Louisiana hunting trip turned tragic when a father described as having a "heart of gold" was accidentally shot and killed last month.Garret Verdun, 45, died when a hunting rifle accidentally discharged as he and his hunting partner were walking to their hunting spots in Lafourche Parish around 4 p.m. on Nov. 29, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said in a news release.Verdun’s partner told LDWF the two had just crossed a cattle guard when Verdun passed him the rifle and...
Bruce Blakeman announces his run for New York governor, setting up GOP primary clash with Elise Stefanik
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced on "Fox & Friends" that he would run for the Republican nomination for New York governor. "We want to put New York first, we want to make it more affordable, we want to make New York safer, and we want to make people in New York happy again," Blakeman told Fox News' Brian Kilmeade.POTENTIAL GOP CHALLENGER WARNS HOCHUL THAT A CORPORATE TAX HIKE WOULD BE A 'DISASTER' FOR NEW YORK'S ECONOMYDemocrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's campaign did not hold b...
Amazon Offloads Eureka’s Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo at an All-Time Low for Holiday Clearance
There's no reason you should have to spend time vacuuming your home.
21 Best Gifts for Cooks (2025): Vitamix, Frying Pans, Air Fryers
From the best air fryer to frying pans to knife sharpeners anyone can use, these ideas will keep the curious home chef in your life tinkering away.
Honduras issues warrant for former president pardoned by Trump
Honduras’ attorney general is calling for the arrest of former President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was recently pardoned by President Donald Trump. Johel Antonio Zelaya Alvarez said Monday that he ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order against Hernández for alleged fraud and money laundering charges. Hernandez, who in 2024 was sentenced to 45 years for allegedly helping to move tons of cocaine into the U.S., was released from federal prison in the U.S. a...
The Morning After: Tech’s biggest winners of 2025
As we wrap up 2025, we’re looking at the year’s biggest winners: the people, companies, products and trends that made the most impact over the year. Almost at the top of the pile, of course, are the tech billionaires. According to a recent report by Oxfam, the 10 richest US billionaires (who are all tech leaders, save for Warren Buffet) increased their wealth by $698 billion in 2025. Some of that has been spent treating and lavishing donations on President Trump. Elon Musk reportedly donated ne...
‘Depart immediately’: State Department warns Americans as al Qaeda threatens to overrun African nation
As the West African country of Mali teeters on becoming the first nation on the continent to be ruled by an al Qaeda–linked terror organization, a State Department spokesperson warned American citizens to leave or not travel there.On the situation in Mali, the spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "Do Not Travel for any reason due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, unrest and health risks," while cautioning, "U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Mali, and those currently in Mali should depart immedi...
The 26 Best Advent Calendars (2025): It's OK if You Start Late
Treat yourself or someone else to days of little gifts, ranging from sweet treats and savory beverages to beauty products and toys. We found a tiny door for everyone.
Federal judge refuses to release pro-Trump clerk convicted in 2020 election scheme
A federal judge has refused to release a former Colorado clerk who was convicted of attempting to breach voting systems in hopes of proving President Donald Trump's claims of election malfeasance in 2020.The former clerk, 70-year-old Tina Peters, was sentenced to nine years in prison after a state jury convicted her of participating in a scheme to breach the Mesa County voting systems. Peters filed a lawsuit seeking her release earlier this year, arguing that her free speech rights had been viol...
New baldness treatment shows dramatic hair-regrowth gains in major trial
A new experimental scalp treatment called clascoterone has shown strong results in helping reduce male-pattern hair loss (also known as androgenetic alopecia, or AGA).Experts call the results promising, claiming that this could be the first new approach to reversing hair loss in decades.Conducted by Cosmo Pharmaceuticals in Ireland, the two large, late-stage trials — named Scalp 1 and Scalp 2 — enrolled a combined total of 1,465 men across the U.S. and Europe, according to a press release.EXPERI...
John Rich says gambling addiction became 'gross' misuse of God-given success
The last time John Rich played a hand of blackjack was in 2010.The country star admitted to Fox News Digital that he struggled with a gambling addiction following his success in the music industry."I mean, find me a find me a grown man that never had a horrible problem, I'd like to meet him," Rich told Fox News Digital. "I'm human like everybody else."Rich said podcaster Shawn Ryan recently asked him on his show about his life when he started selling millions of records in his 20s and 30s.GRANGE...
Rhea Seehorn Is Already Obsessing Over the ‘Pluribus’ Season Finale
The star of the hit Apple TV show knows how season one ends and loves it.
Erika Kirk shares the message behind Charlie’s final book and more top headlines
1. Erika Kirk shares the message behind Charlie’s final book 2. Far-left firebrand mocked for Senate campaign launch3. Trump threatens new 5% tariff on Mexico ONBOARD CHAOS – Family sues Royal Caribbean after father dies in vacation tragedy aboard cruise. Continue reading …BOTCHED BATCH – Blood-pressure meds pulled nationwide, FDA finds unexpected drug mix. Continue reading …DEADLY DECEIT – Mom says teens ‘lured’ 14-year-old daughter into woods before shooting, setting her on fire. Continue re...
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NASA Researchers Test Mars Tech In Deserts Throughtout the Country
Engineers can be split into two camps - those who just release whatever they’re building and try to fix whatever might be wrong with it as they get feedback on it, and those who test their product in every possible way before releasing it to the public. Luckily, NASA engineers are in the latter camp - it wouldn’t look great if all of the probes we send throughout the solar system failed because of something we could have easily tested for here at home. However, finding analogues for the places w...
Claude Beta Feature Means Vibecoding Will Now Only Require a Slack Message
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: ‘We Are a City on the Rise’
Since taking office, San Francisco’s mayor has been on a quest to revitalize the city and increase public safety. He’s also kept the National Guard out—with a little help from some very powerful friends.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will vote 'NO' on proposed NDAA, blasts foreign aid spending
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced Tuesday that she intends to vote against the proposed fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, saying the legislation spends too much taxpayer money on foreign priorities. Greene said in a post on X that the NDAA is "filled with American’s hard earned tax dollars used to fund foreign aid and foreign country’s wars."Greene pointed to the rising national debt, which, according to fiscaldata.treasury.gov, is more than $38.39 tr...
Melting mountain ice reveals 'rare' 1,500-year-old hunting facility still smelling of reindeer
An ancient reindeer trap and weapons recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists and giving them a glimpse into mountain life 1,500 years ago.The discovery, announced by the Vestland County Municipality on Nov. 10, was made on the Aurlandsfjellet plateau in Sogn, a remote region in western Norway. Archaeologists from the University Museum of Bergen and Vestland County worked together to document the site. The research began when a hiker noticed wooden logs near th...
North Carolina teen sues school after Charlie Kirk tribute sparked ‘criminal investigation’ and censorship
EXCLUSIVE - A North Carolina high school student said she was accused of vandalism by her school and told she was being investigated by law enforcement after she painted her school's "spirit rock" with a religious and patriotic tribute to slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.According to a new complaint filed Monday and shared first with Fox News Digital, Gabby Stout, a junior at Ardrey Kell High School, called her school's front office on September 12 to ask if she could paint the school sp...
Turning Point chapter head rips Christian school for banning political groups after org forced underground
A student at a Christian university in California said her Turning Point USA chapter was barred from being recognized as an official chapter, which the school explained is its official policy for "political advocacy initiatives." Sadie Burnett is in her third year at Vanguard University, a small private school in Costa Mesa, California. She is the president of the school's Turning Point USA chapter, which is presently unrecognized by the school."Since 2023, we've had a lively and very active pre...
Controversial 'OCTOBER 7' survivors play coming to Trump-led Kennedy Center after past threats
FIRST ON FOX — After facing protests during its run in New York City, a play depicting survivor accounts of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel is coming to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in January. Its creators say the production reflects a cultural shift at the arts venue since President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center's board earlier this year, where conservative perspectives are now more welcome."It sends a clear message that, finally, real diversity, as in diversity of...
Albuquerque voters to decide mayoral runoff as law-and-order challenger takes on incumbent in blue city
Voters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are returning to the polls Tuesday as Mayor Tim Keller faces former Sheriff Darren White in a runoff election.According to results released by the New Mexico Secretary of State's office, Keller secured 36% while White picked up 31% of the vote on Election Day on Nov. 5. Because neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote, the mayoral contest advanced to a runoff election.Polls close in Albuquerque at 7 p.m. Mountain Time, and the winner of Tuesday's ma...
Senate Republicans unveil plan to replace Obamacare subsidies with health savings accounts
Senate Republicans appear to be closing in on a plan to counter Senate Democrats’ proposal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies as a vote on credits at the end of the week draws closer.Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions chair Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Senate Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, unveiled their proposal to tackle the Obamacare issue that would abandon the subsidies for Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSAs).The lawmakers have been leading Senate Republicans’ plannin...
Miami in political crosshairs: Democrat hunts historic upset against Trump-backed candidate
Voters in Miami, Florida, cast ballots Tuesday in a runoff election for mayor in a race that's grabbed plenty of national attention in recent weeks as Democrats aim to end a decades-long losing streak in red-leaning Florida.Democrat Eileen Higgins, a former county commissioner, is facing off against Republican Emilio Gonzalez, a former city manager backed by President Donald Trump.While the election is technically nonpartisan, the ballot box face-off has become the latest showdown this year betw...
US could burn through key missiles in 'a week' if war with China erupts, top security expert warns
"The U.S. struggle with China is the single greatest competition the United States has ever faced," defense analyst Seth Jones writes in his new book "The American Edge."And in an interview with Fox News Digital, Jones warned that if war broke out over Taiwan, the United States could burn through key long-range missiles "after roughly a week or so of conflict" — a shortfall he says exposes how far behind the U.S. industrial base remains as Beijing moves onto what he calls a wartime footing.Jones...
Far-left firebrand mocked for Texas Senate campaign launch: 'Can't stop laughing'
Conservative leaders and commentators on X mocked progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, for launching a last-minute Senate campaign in red Texas, with one saying she is "about to learn the hard way that most Texans are very different."After months of speculation whether she would enter the race, Crockett announced her bid on Monday. In a launch speech to supporters in Dallas, she framed her candidacy as a move to stand up against President Donald Trump.Her announcement came hours...
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Contributor: How California is failing its Latino population
Minorities fare better in Texas, the Midwest and the Great Plains than here in the Golden State.
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Earthquake swarms keep rattling the Bay Area. What's going on?
The clusters of earthquakes have all been underneath the East Bay suburb of San Ramon, which is close to the Calaveras fault. There were at least 19 earthquakes of magnitude 2 or greater on Monday alone.
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I called it a piece of junk. It turned out to be a Frank Gehry L.A. masterpiece
The strange, windowless building at Melrose and Sycamore avenues in Los Angeles, just up from the house where I grew up, was a treasure I failed to recognize.
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L.A.'s Scouting troops lost their camp in the Palisades. Now they're working to heal the land
Scouts recently returned to Camp Josepho for the first time since the fire. They came to clear overgrowth, clear mudflows and help restore the land.
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'Extreme' cloud bank for 16 days and counting in Central Valley; record-cold December possible
After more than two weeks of intense fog and clouds across the Central Valley, officials say the weather pattern is expected to persist for several more days.
Can Bike Riders and Self-Driving Cars Be Friends?
Some cycling advocates are on board with robotaxis. Others see the self-driving car boom as perpetuating auto dependency.
Tony Gilroy Is Still Letting ‘Andor’ Theorists Down Gently
Months on from the end of 'Andor' season 2, the showrunner is still taking time to discuss his intent around the show's final moments.
The Letterboxd ‘Video Store’ Will Open on Wednesday and Looks Awesome
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America’s Biggest Bitcoin Miners Are Pivoting to AI
In the face of a profitability crisis, industrial-scale bitcoin miners are transforming their data centers into AI factories.
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At This Animal Hospital, Your Pet Gets Treated Like a Human
The Animal Medical Center’s renovated facilities include separate intensive-care areas for cats and dogs and five new operating rooms.
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MoMA PS1 Will Be Free for Everyone, Not Just New Yorkers
Free admission begins in January, thanks to a donation. Officials expect visitation to climb as the Queens-based museum celebrates its 50th anniversary.
I’m one of the Beach Boys. Here's how Trump can support American music
President Donald Trump has long positioned himself as an advocate for American workers. Ever since he first ran for president in 2016, he’s drawn on his business experience to put America first. He's expressed support for all citizens who feel overlooked by powerful special interests in Washington, and that includes America’s music artists. In his first term, President Trump signed the Music Modernization Act, a law that updated copyright protections for the digital era and made it possible for ...
Uber Will Now Let Advertisers Target You Based on Your Movement and Delivery Data
I know what you're thinking: "They weren't already doing this?"
MORNING GLORY: Minnesota's fraud scheme is exposed. Now Trump has golden moment to strike
George Washington Plunkitt was born into poverty in 1842 but rose through the ranks of the Democratic Party machine of New York, the famed "Tammany Hall," to become a state representative and a state senator. He also became quite wealthy along the way.Plunkitt always defended his machine and its methods — and the money they made him. Plunkitt would gladly defend the practices of Tammany, rebutting charges of corruption with the standard reply that "nobody thinks of drawin’ the distinction betwee...
The Supreme Court is going to give President Trump a major opening on immigration
President Donald Trump needs to regain the public’s trust on immigration; the Supreme Court’s decision to rule on the president’s executive order ending birthright citizenship will allow him to do just that.Win or lose, the White House can use the court’s decision to reignite the debate over immigration and propose common-sense improvements to our country’s broken system. Changes that should include no longer counting undocumented people in the census, ending the diversity lottery and initiating...
Senate Republicans launch investigation into Biden immigration programs after DC National Guard shooting
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Republicans are teeing up an investigation into former President Joe Biden’s immigration parole programs, which they argue are what allowed the alleged D.C. National Guard shooter into the country.Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., are set to lead a hearing looking into the Biden administration’s parole policies later this month, Fox News Digital has learned.The announcement of the hearing, slated for Dec. 16, comes on the heels of the shooting of two Nation...
Canadian swim star Penny Oleksiak denies drug use, says she'll keep training despite 2-year suspension
A two-year suspension from competitive swimming has forced Penny Oleksiak to answer questions about drug use, train by herself in public pools and defend her legacy as Canada’s most decorated female Olympian.
'Like dog poo': Historic N.S. garden gets a smelly surprise from tree
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens staff initially dismissed a suggestion by a visitor that their 40-year-old ginkgo tree had suddenly started producing stinky seeds.
More Parents Are Refusing Vitamin K for Their Newborns. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea
For around 60 years, doctors have routinely given infants a vitamin K shot to prevent uncontrolled bleeding.
FBI releases 2 new photos of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding
U.S. authorities have released two new photos of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding, as the FBI intensifies its search for the alleged drug kingpin.
Co-accused testifies at Ontario murder trial for 1st time. ‘I always wanted them,’ she says of brothers
Taking the witness box in her first-degree murder trial, Brandy Cooney says she called the boy she was trying to adopt a “moron” and “loser,” used zip-ties to confine him in a wetsuit and locked him in his room at a Burlington, Ont., home.
The rise of the electrostate: By dominating clean energy, China is leading on climate action
China’s massive lead in clean technologies has shifted the climate fight from one of big pledges and international diplomacy toward a technological revolution in cheaper energy, analysts say.
FBI hunts Michigan woman accused of stealing nearly $30M while posing as aircraft heiress
The FBI is looking for a Michigan-born woman who allegedly orchestrated a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme in Southern California.Investigators say that Mary Carole McDonnell, 73, is wanted on charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the alleged scheme carried out in Los Angeles and Orange counties between July 2017 and May 2018, the FBI said."Beginning in approximately July 2017 and continuing to May of 2018, McDonnell is alleged to have knowingly, and with intent ...
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High schools bullying is up, attendance down as ICE raids sow 'climate of distress,' study says
A new survey of public high school principals across the U.S. found widespread, heightened distress among students from immigrant families amid ICE raids.
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Wrenching Pain, a Severe Infection: An ICE Detainee Is Ordered Released
A judge blamed “deliberate indifference” for the illness of a man held by immigration officials. Across the country, several courts have blasted conditions in U.S. facilities.
Fairphone updates its over ear headphones with better sound
Two years ago, Fairphone launched a pair of modular, fully-repairable headphones called the Fairbuds XL. Now, the Dutch social enterprise is releasing an updated version where the focus isn’t just on the quality of its hardware, but on the merits of its raw materials. The 2025 Fairbuds XL ship with new “premium” 40mm dynamic drivers and stronger N52 rated magnets for “more power and enhanced bass response.” Listeners should expect to hear “improved accuracy in mid and high frequencies” thanks to...
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Big quake off northern Japan injures at least 30, damages roads and cuts power to thousands
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5 Signs You Have Become a Linux Power User
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Jalen Hurts commits career-high 5 turnovers as Eagles drop third straight in OT loss to Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers forced Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to commit a career-high in turnovers, including a game-winning interception in overtime near the end zone to seal a 22-19 victory on "Monday Night Football."Both the Eagles and Chargers came into this game with an 8-4 record, but it’s the latter who helped their playoff chances as they move to 9-4.Meanwhile, the Eagles, still owners of the NFC East lead, moved to 8-5.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt w...
Charlie Kirk finished final book one month before shooting, widow reveals transformation it brought
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CEO Erika Kirk opened up about her late husband’s final book and the message he wanted people of all faiths to walk away with during a wide-ranging conversation on "Hannity" Monday."He did not just write this book," Kirk told Fox News host Sean Hannity. "He lived it."An outspoken Christian who promoted civil discourse on college campuses across the country, Charlie Kirk was "fiercely proud" of his final book, according to the book’s publisher, Winning Team Publishing.He...
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Top N.Y. Cannabis Official Resigns as Major Investigation Is Dropped
Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded the resignation of the head of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management following the withdrawal of a case against a Long Island-based company.
Jasmine Crockett uses Trump's 'Low IQ' insults to launch her Texas Senate campaign in debut ad
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas launched her Senate campaign Monday with an ironic ad using President Donald Trump's past insults against her, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media.Her campaign was announced in a video posted on X on Monday afternoon. In the ad, Crockett was shown standing as Trump's verbal jabs played in the background."How about this new one they have? Their new star, Crockett. How about her? She's the new star of the Democrat Party, Jasmine Crockett. They'...
Eagles star turns the ball over twice in one chaotic play vs Chargers
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was involved in a wacky play on Monday night after throwing an interception to Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand.Hand dropped back into coverage on the snap and Hurts threw it to wide receiver A.J. Brown, who was triple-covered. Hand was there to intercept the pass and began to run it up the field. However, he fumbled while trying to take the ball back.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHurts picked the ball up and tho...
Trump cabinet members do pull-ups at airport to launch $1B family travel program nationwide
Members of the Trump administration knocked out pull-ups at Reagan National Airport on Monday as they rolled out a $1 billion initiative aimed at making the holiday rush healthier and more kid-friendly.Video showed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. doing 20 pull-ups with his shirt untucked as people counted each time he lifted his chin above the bar.After Kennedy dropped back to the ground, Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stepped up to the bar and comple...
Jason Bateman admits he and sister Justine Bateman 'don't see each other a ton'
Jason Bateman shared a rare glimpse into his relationship with his sister Justine Bateman. The 56-year-old appeared on the cover of Esquire’s Winter "Meaning of Life" issue and reflected on his bond with the 59-year-old actress in the accompanying interview."My sister and I don’t see each other a ton," he admitted. However, Jason clarified that this wasn't due to any conflict and explained that the two have a mature relationship built on mutual respect.JASON BATEMAN ON THE PERKS OF DIRECTING HIM...
Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty violations affecting Texas farmers
President Donald Trump warned Monday that Mexico’s failure to deliver water owed under a decades-old treaty is harming Texas farmers and could trigger a new tariff if the country does not immediately release a critical share of its required supply.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Mexico must release 200,000 acre-feet of water through the 1944 Water Treaty before Dec. 31 or face a 5% tariff."Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting o...
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Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism
A group of activists, frustrated by the City of Los Angeles' delays in painting crosswalks at intersections, took on the task in Westwood. One activist was cited for vandalism.
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Thai pensioner bitten to death by aggressive monkey
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The moment a Hawaii volcano's eruption knocked out a remote camera
A remote camera on Hawaii's erupting Kīlauea volcano captured the moment a lava fountain engulfed it and knocked it offline on Saturday. Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since Dec. 23, 2024.
Hundreds of mutilated bodies found in suspected Nigerian organ-harvesting ring
An extensive organ-harvesting ring has been uncovered in Nigeria after weeks of covert surveillance, local officials have said.In a statement shared on X, the Imo State Police Command said their investigation was launched after reports of a worrying spate of kidnappings near a hotel and mortuary in Ngor Okpala.According to police, intelligence-led investigations went on to identify a man called High Chief Stanley Oparaugo, also known as "Morocco," as the suspected leader of the criminal network ...
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Federal judge strikes down Trump's order blocking development of wind energy
The challenge to President Trump's wind ban was brought by attorneys general in 17 states, including California, and Washington.
Kristen Stewart calls entertainment industry a 'capitalist hell' that creates barriers for artists
Actress Kristen Stewart said the entertainment industry is a "capitalist hell" during an interview on Saturday, and said it hated women and "marginalized voices.""We’re in a pivotal nexus, because I think we’re ready for a full system break. Do you know what I mean? I mean that across the board and also specific to the world that I live in, which is very exclusively the entertainment industry," Stewart said.Stewart spoke to The New York Times' "The Interview," and said the entertainment industry...
The National | Air Transat strike looms
Dec. 8, 2025 | Air Transat pilots are set to walk off the job just ahead of the holiday travel rush. Police arrest 13 people in a series of violent crimes in Ontario and Quebec. And more Canadians have family doctors, but they don’t always have timely access to care.
David Spade slams mall tree-lighting ceremony for avoiding word Christmas
David Spade slammed a mall's tree-lighting ceremony for omitting the word "Christmas."In the Sunday episode of Spade and Dana Carvey's "Fly on the Wall" podcast, the 61-year-old "Grown Ups" actor called out the organizers of a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony for "consciously" avoiding any mention of the Christian holiday during the event. "I will say that Christmas is taking a little bit of a beating lately. It is December and I saw the other day there was a tree-lighting ceremony for the Chris...
Top GOP senator says Crockett announcement exposes how 'radical' Dems are nationwide
EXCLUSIVE: The chair of the Senate Republican campaign arm says that Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett's entry into the high-profile Senate race in Texas is a key sign of the Democrats' shift to the left."I think it says something about who the Democrats are nationally, not just in Texas. What it says is that they've been overrun by this radical left agenda that focuses on rhetoric, not reality," National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chair Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., claimed in an exclusive...
Family sues Royal Caribbean after man allegedly served 33 drinks dies aboard cruise ship
The family of a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise after allegedly being served 33 alcoholic drinks has filed a lawsuit seven months after an autopsy ruled his death a homicide.Michael Virgil, 35, and his family boarded Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas in Los Angeles on Dec. 13, 2024, for a four-day cruise to Ensenada, Mexico, a trip they intended to be a fun vacation.What began as a routine departure quickly unraveled, the lawsuit says, after an onboard incident inv...
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Reddit says Australia’s under-16 social media ban ‘legally erroneous’
Reddit says it will suspend any user its new age-prediction model flags.
Philip Rivers, 44-year-old who recently became grandfather, to visit Colts for potential NFL return: reports
The Indianapolis Colts, desperate at the quarterback position after injuries to both Daniel Jones and backup Riley Leonard, are bringing in a retiree to potentially lead the way in a playoff race.Philip Rivers, the former Colts and Los Angeles Chargers quarterback who turned 44 years old on Monday, will be hosted by Indianapolis on Tuesday for a visit, according to multiple reports.Rivers would be considered for a practice squad position, NFL Network reported, as the rookie Leonard, who took ove...
Pantone faces backlash for choosing white as 2026 Color of the Year, called 'painfully tone-deaf'
Pantone choosing a shade of white for the 2026 Color of the Year sparked progressive backlash over the weekend comparable to the reaction to the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad.On Thursday, Pantone, the media company that specializes in naming colors, announced "Cloud Dancer" as its Color of the Year for 2026, calling it "a symbol of calming influence in a frenetic society.""The cacophony that surrounds us has become overwhelming, making it harder to hear the voices of our inner selves." Leatri...
Top Mamdani appointee faces heat amid promise to make NYC more affordable: 'Embodiment of inflation'
FIRST ON FOX: Four-term chairperson of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Ronna McDaniel, is calling out mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for hypocritically running a campaign focused on making New York City more affordable, arguing that his selection of a former Biden administration official, Lina Khan, as a top advisor will serve to undermine that.McDaniel, tapped last week to lead the Competitiveness Coalition, a right-leaning nonprofit focused on advancing free market principles, penned a le...
Sylvester Stallone's wife praises Florida as a family ‘rebirth’ after fleeing Hollywood lifestyle
Sylvester Stallone and wife, Jennifer Flavin, are fully embracing life outside of Hollywood. During an interview with Fox News Digital at Sunday's 48th Kennedy Center Honors, Flavin — who accompanied her famous husband while walking the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C.— said the move from L.A. to Florida has done wonders for their family. "I'm having the time of my life. I feel like it's been a rebirth for our family," Flavin said. "Since my entire family moved to...
Country singer Corb Lund gets OK to launch anti-coal petition drive in Alberta
Alberta singer Corb Lund has been given the go-ahead to start collecting signatures for a petition to ask the province to pass a law banning new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Farmers have felt the impact of the US Government’s tariff policies
Most of the money will flow through a new Farmer Bridge Assistance scheme.
Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin, Diego Pavia and Jeremiyah Love tapped as Heisman Trophy finalists
The four Heisman Trophy finalists were revealed on Monday night.Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia, Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin will be going to New York City with hopes of hearing their names called as the winner of the prestigious award.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTwo of the players will be competing for a national championship.Mendoza led I...
Florida mom says teens ‘lured’ 14-year-old daughter into woods before shooting, setting her on fire: report
The mother of murdered Florida teenager Danika Troy says her 14-year-old daughter was lured into the woods by one of the boys now charged with killing her, a teen she believed had romantic feelings for her.In an interview with the New York Post, Ashley Troy said 16-year-old Gabriel Williams "pretended to have feelings for her," leading Danika to trust him enough to follow him into the wooded trail where she was ambushed. "That’s how she was lured," she said.Williams and 14-year-old Kimahri Blevi...
