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Kiwis arriving in record numbers but many caught unprepared for Aussie life
Queensland's 2025 rules bar most non-citizens from state housing support.
Minnesota National Guard placed on standby to support law enforcement as protests turn violent
The Minnesota National Guard posted a photo on social media Saturday showing what they will be wearing if they are activated, to "distinguish them[selves] from other agencies," as they remain on standby amid intensifying anti-ICE protests."Members of the Minnesota National Guard are on standby, ready to assist local law enforcement and public safety agencies. If our members are activated, they will be wearing reflective vests, as pictured here, to help distinguish them from other agencies in sim...
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A New Census of Dwarf Galaxies Shows More Massive Black Holes than Previously Thought
A new census of more than 8,000 galaxies finds active black holes rising in frequency with galaxy mass, jumping sharply in galaxies similar in mass to the Milky Way.
Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood killed in NYC hit-and-run: police
Former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn early Friday, according to the New York Police Department, Fox News Digital can confirm. She was 33.Police said Underwood was struck by an SUV while crossing an intersection in the Brownsville neighborhood, then hit again by a second vehicle. Both drivers fled the scene and remain unidentified."On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 6:43 a.m., police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a pedestrian struc...
Illegal migrant workers caught on camera leaping across rooftops to escape Border Patrol in California raid
Dramatic video shows several illegal immigrants scrambling across rooftops in California as they try to flee federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation at a small construction site.The frantic footage shows two individuals scaling a ladder onto the roof of a home in Montebello on Wednesday, shortly after authorities pulled up outside the single-story house. Montebello is a city in Los Angeles CountyOne of the individuals appeared to try to knock the ladder to the ground in an app...
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Artificial intelligence: These prophets of economic doom are worried about another collapse
The current investment boom is triggering deja vu for some economists.
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Europe provoked US ire by sending troops to Greenland. Russia and China will be delighted
Analysis: The US is spending political goodwill like it is going out of fashion.
US strike eliminates al Qaeda operative connected to ISIS ambush that killed 3 Americans in Syria
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday a leader affiliated with al Qaeda, who had direct ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for killing two U.S. service members and an American interpreter on Dec. 13, was killed in a U.S. strike in northwest Syria on Friday.CENTCOM officials said Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks and was "directly connected" with the ISIS gunman who killed and injured American and Syrian personnel last month in Palmyra,...
John Harbaugh promises Giants fans ‘a brand of football you will be proud of’ after finalizing deal: reports
Fresh off of signing a contract that will reportedly pay him $100 million over five years to coach the NFL's New York Giants, John Harbaugh vowed to give fans of Big Blue a team they can be proud of.The two sides reportedly reached a handshake agreement Wednesday, but the contract was not completed until Saturday. The terms, which put Harbaugh on par with the Kansas City Chiefs' Andy Reid, were reported by The Athletic.Harbaugh, 63, said he will help build a team that fans can be proud of. CLIC...
The plan for a gaming-themed Atari hotel in Las Vegas has reportedly been scrapped
Six years after the announcement of plans to build Atari Hotels in eight cities across the US, including Las Vegas, only one now seems to be moving forward, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas deal ultimately "didn't come to fruition," spokesperson Sara Collins told Las Vegas Sun this week, and Atari Hotels is putting its focus into the Phoenix site "for the time being."Phoenix was always meant to be the first site, followed by other hotels in Austin, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Sa...
RNC chair pushes back after Carville predicts GOP ‘wipeout’ in 2026 midterms
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville predicted a political "wipeout" for Republicans in the 2026 midterm election. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters rejected the forecast and said Republicans can defy history and retain control of both chambers.Carville argued Democrats could pick up dozens of seats in the House and would likely regain control of the Senate. Some Democratic strategists are warning that the party faces serious long-term challenges, particularly beyond the...
Chicken soup or tomato soup? Dietitians say one is the healthier choice
January is National Soup Month, and for many Americans, that means reaching for familiar comfort foods like chicken soup or tomato soup — but which one is actually healthier?The nutritional profile of a bowl or cup of soup can run across the spectrum from healthy to fatty and caloric.'AMERICAN KITCHEN' CHEF SERVES CREAMY ACORN SQUASH SOUP IN EDIBLE BOWLS 'THAT EVERYONE WILL LOVE'Vandana Sheth, a plant-based dietitian and diabetes expert who lives in California, said that both soups can be comfor...
Air Force basketball coach suspended indefinitely pending investigation into treatment of cadet-athletes
Air Force’s men’s basketball coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely pending an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes, the school announced Saturday.Assistant coach Joe Jordan will serve as the interim coach. The school said that no further information was releasable at the time.Scott, 60, is currently in his second stint with Air Force. He served as head coach from 2000-04, then returned in 2020.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMScott has a 97-183 record ove...
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Kate Hudson gives blunt bedroom advice, Brooks Nader slips on her bikini
PILLOW TALK - Kate Hudson gives blunt bedroom advice for couples struggling to reconnect in relationships.SUN SOAKED RESET — Brooks Nader slips on her bikini as she embraces a natural look on her Cabo getaway after dissolving lip fillers.STAR HUMBLED - Matt Damon says Clint Eastwood shut him down on ‘Invictus,’ asking 'why waste everybody’s time?''ALL LIES'—Timothy Busfield turns himself in to the police, promises to fight child sex abuse accusations. RESPECT CHECK — Henry Winkler says America d...
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Kate Hudson gives blunt bedroom advice; Brooks Nader slips on her bikini
PILLOW TALK — Kate Hudson gives blunt bedroom advice for couples struggling to reconnect in relationships.SUN SOAKED RESET — Brooks Nader slips on her bikini as she embraces a natural look on her Cabo getaway after dissolving lip fillers.STAR HUMBLED — Matt Damon says Clint Eastwood shut him down on ‘Invictus,’ asking 'why waste everybody’s time?''ALL LIES' — Timothy Busfield turns himself in to the police, promises to fight child sex abuse accusations. RESPECT CHECK — Henry Winkler says America...
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Fifth person arrested in murders connected to cult-like Inland Empire group
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Tennessee this week in connection with the killing of a missing member of a "cult-like" religious group in the Inland Empire, authorities said.
Bills' Josh Allen addresses viral photo of wife Hailee Steinfeld wearing Broncos gear
Long before Hailee Steinfeld was married to Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen, she was donning Denver Broncos gear during that team’s Super Bowl win over the Carolina Panthers in 2016.With the Bills and Broncos squaring off in the AFC Divisional Round on Saturday, Steinfeld’s picture from 10 years ago resurfaced on social media. CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson asked Allen about the viral picture."Asked Josh about this pic and he told me he had no idea it was floating around. Laughed ...
New York heiress Belle Burden's ex-husband gave up custody of children after affair tears family apart: memoir
Belle Burden has seemingly led a charmed life: born into a prominent, wealthy New York family, she became a corporate lawyer and went on to marry and have three children.But in 2020, behind the scenes, her life fell apart when her husband of 21 years, hedge fund executive Henry Davis, told her he wanted a divorce after she learned he was having an affair.In her new memoir, "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage," Burden goes into intimate detail about how she discovered the affair and the messy afterm...
New York heiress Belle Burden's ex-husband gave up custody of children after affair tore family apart: memoir
Belle Burden has seemingly led a charmed life. She was born into a prominent, wealthy New York family, became a corporate lawyer and went on to marry and have three children.But in 2020, behind the scenes, her life fell apart when her husband of 21 years, hedge fund executive Henry Davis, told her he wanted a divorce after she learned he was having an affair.In her new memoir, "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage," Burden goes into intimate detail about how she discovered the affair and the messy af...
Trump sends big message in US-Canada ice hockey rivalry with delegation selections for Milan-Cortina Games
President Donald Trump announced Saturday who he is sending to represent his presidential delegation to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in northern Italy next month. Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha have been chosen to lead the delegation. The other members include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ambassador of the United States to the Italian Republic Tilman Feritta, 2018 women’s ice hockey Olympic gold medalists Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando, 2002 and 2006...
‘Fallout’ Returns to ‘Magic: The Gathering’ and Secret Lair
For the 'Magic' fans, Secret Lair is dropping some new 'Fallout'-themed card packs at the end of the month.
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Israel objects to line-up of Trump panel for post-war Gaza
Trump declared himself chair of the body as he promotes a controversial vision of Gaza.
Arizona school district takes huge blow to enrollment as parents choose other options
Arizona’s second-largest school district cut staff after losing enrollment due to "competition with charter schools."Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) Superintendent Franklin R. Narducci on Wednesday cited declines in enrollment since 2023, a year after lawmakers passed universal school choice to give parents options to choose schools outside of neighborhood public schools. Narducci further cited several factors driving enrollment loss, including "competition with charter schools," escalat...
One of Tyler Robinson's last meals as a free man may have been a steak dinner medium rare
EXCLUSIVE: PANGUITCH, Utah — One of Tyler Robinson's last meals as a free man may have been at a roadside steakhouse off the beaten path, according to a Utah restaurateur who called in a tip to the FBI after news of the 22-year-old electrician's arrest in the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.Staff at a mom-and-pop restaurant in Panguitch, Utah, about three hours south of the crime scene in Orem, said a customer who looked like Robinson had eaten alone at the counter on the...
US troops pull out of major Iraq airbase amid ongoing regional consolidation effort, progress against ISIS
U.S. troops have pulled out of Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, Fox News has learned. The withdrawal from the base, which is part of an ongoing effort to consolidate troops in the region that was announced last fall, was completed by Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) sources told Fox News. "We're able to consolidate because of the significant progress made there — ISIS in Iraq doesn't pose a threat beyond Iraq's capacity to handle on their own," a U.S. official told Fox News. The officials adde...
Report Shows Massive Increase in Iranian Bitcoin Adoption Amid Nationwide Unrest
Turns out people might like to circumvent centralized financial infrastructure in times of political upheaval.
Nicole Scherzinger leaves fans wanting more with stunning new bikini photos from beach vacation
Nicole Scherzinger is leaving little to the imagination with a new batch of bikini photos.The 47-year-old singer and actress posted a series of bikini pictures from her time at the beach, captioning the post, "saltwater therapy 🩵."Some of the photos show Scherzinger standing in crystal clear water in a blue bikini, and include shots of her splashing the camera with water, turning her back towards the camera and one of her with fiancé, former Scottish rugby player, Thom Evans.She also posted some...
Barefoot walker's extreme travel challenge sparks expert's warning to potential copycats
A man has been walking thousands of miles across Europe completely barefoot, aiming to achieve the official Guinness World Record for the longest barefoot journey by an individual — and his adventure has prompted a fitness professional's warning for others who also might contemplate similar extreme feats involving lost-distance walks without shoes.Eamonn Keaveney, 33, set out from Istanbul in March 2025, beginning a shoe-free trek of 3,400 miles that will end in Ireland, news agency SWNS reporte...
Barefoot walker's extreme travel challenge sparks expert's warning about potential copycats
A man has been walking thousands of miles across Europe completely barefoot, aiming to achieve the official Guinness World Record for the longest barefoot journey by an individual. And his adventure has prompted a fitness professional's warning for others who also might contemplate similar extreme feats involving lost-distance walks without shoes.Eamonn Keaveney, 33, set out from Istanbul in March 2025, beginning a shoe-free trek of 3,400 miles that will end in Ireland, news agency SWNS reported...
Amazon's live-action God of War adaptation adds Teresa Palmer
Amazon is reportedly adding Teresa Palmer (The Fall Guy, Warm Bodies, Hacksaw Ridge) to its pantheon of Norse gods for its God of War TV show adaptation. As first reported by Deadline, Palmer will play Sif, Thor's wife and eventual leader of the Aesir, in the live-action adaptation. It may not carry as much weight as the casting of the video game's protagonist that was revealed earlier this week to be Ryan Hurst, but it could hint at the direction the TV show may take. View this post on ...
Terrifying Photo from the Minneapolis ICE Protests Will Have You Shopping for Leicas
A very cool new way to stress test your $4600 camera.
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Minneapolis braces for march called by pardoned January 6 rioter
A rally organised by a provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric is planned.
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Minneapolis braces for march called by pardoned January 6 rioter, with counterprotests expected
A rally organised by a provocateur known for incendiary rhetoric is planned.
Spanberger takes swipe at Trump admin, says Virginians worried about 'recklessness coming out of Washington'
Democrat Abigail Spanberger took multiple swipes at the Trump administration on Saturday as she was sworn-in as Virginia’s first female governor. Spanberger, who handily defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in November and takes over for Republican Glenn Youngkin, told a crowd at the State Capitol that, "I know many of you are worried about the recklessness coming out of Washington." "You are worried about policies that are hurting our communities, cutting health care access, imperil...
Sony and Netflix Will Keep Being Streaming Buddies
Numbers speak louder than words, and in this case, Netflix will still get dibs on Sony's movie slate for years to come.
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Trump bought US$1m in Netflix, Warner Bros bonds after merger announcement
Trump bought the bonds after saying he'd be 'involved' in decision to approve US$83b deal.
Tom Homan responds to Democrats' 'accountability' push: 'Come get some'
Trump administration "border czar" Tom Homan, pushed back on MS NOW host Jen Psaki after she suggested he should be held "accountable" by Congress.Psaki made the remarks during a segment with Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., when she asked whether Democrats are keeping a list of officials they would investigate if they regain control of the House. Among the names she raised were Homan and Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino."Is holding them to account at the top of your priority list?" Psaki asked on "The ...
WhatsApp Web malware spreads banking trojan automatically
A new malware campaign is turning WhatsApp Web into a weapon. Security researchers say a banking Trojan linked to Astaroth is now spreading automatically through chat messages, making the attack harder to stop once it starts. The campaign is known as Boto Cor-de-Rosa. It shows how cybercriminals keep evolving, especially when they can abuse tools people trust every day. This attack focuses on Windows users and uses WhatsApp Web as both the delivery system and the engine that spreads the infectio...
Breakthrough device promises to detect glucose without needles
The idea of tracking blood sugar without needles has challenged health tech for years. For people with diabetes, constant monitoring is critical, yet the tools remain uncomfortable and invasive. Finger pricks hurt. Traditional continuous glucose monitors still sit under the skin. That daily burden adds up fast.Recently, one small device has been drawing significant attention for tackling that problem in a very different way.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent securit...
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Tariffs escalate tensions between the US and longtime allies that say Denmark’s territory is not for sale
Most European countries have been opposed to Trump’s efforts to take over Greenland.
Chris D'Elia blasts comedians as 'spineless' after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his career
Chris D’Elia is blasting the comedy world that he says deserted him.D’Elia, 45, accused fellow comedians of being "spineless" while reflecting on the fallout from the sexual misconduct allegations that derailed his career.In a recent conversation on the "Trying Not to Die" podcast with Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler, the comedian said he was blindsided by how quickly people he’d known for years distanced themselves after the scandal unfolded in 2020. Drexler asked D’Elia if it shocked him that l...
Indiana's Curt Cignetti shuts down NFL coaching speculation: 'I've always been more of a college football guy'
Nine NFL teams entered the offseason looking to fill their head coaching vacancies, and while some believe Indiana coach Curt Cignetti would be a strong fit for several of those openings, he sees it differently. Speaking to the media on Saturday ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami, Cignetti shut down speculation of having any interest in making a leap to the NFL. "I made that decision a long time ago now," Cignetti said, via CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello. "Ch...
Police warn of ‘door kicking challenge’ that can turn viral prank ‘from funny to fatal’
Police are warning families about a dangerous social media trend after videos surfaced showing people violently kicking in front doors as part of the "door kicking challenge," a prank authorities say can escalate into serious injury, criminal charges or worse.According to a spokesperson for the Ontario, California, Police Department, the trend — which involves people forcefully kicking or slamming doors at homes and then running away while recording the stunt — has resurfaced online and prompted...
Police warn of ‘door-kicking challenge’ that can turn viral prank ‘from funny to fatal’
Police are warning families about a dangerous social media trend after videos surfaced showing people violently kicking in front doors as part of the "door-kicking challenge," a prank authorities say can escalate into serious injury, criminal charges or worse.According to a spokesperson for the Ontario, California, Police Department, the trend — which involves people forcefully kicking or slamming doors at homes and then running away while recording the stunt — has resurfaced online and prompted...
TikTok's latest spinoff app feels a lot like Quibi, but with shorter and cornier content
In another attempt to reduce our attention spans to mush, TikTok has released the PineDrama app, which offers serialized drama series that are roughly a minute per episode. As first spotted by Business Insider, the app is designed exactly like TikTok, but instead of trendy dance videos, you can scroll through and watch "micro dramas." For those new to the category, micro dramas are bite-sized TV shows shot in vertical video and available in minute-long episodes. Don't expect any nominations for ...
Feeling lonely? Simple 5-3-1 rule could help you make more connections
Social connection is known to be a key factor in overall health and well-being.About one in six people worldwide experience loneliness, which is linked to around 871,000 deaths annually due to impacts on health, according to the World Health Organization.One approach gaining attention is the 5-3-1 rule, a simple framework designed to help people build and maintain social relationships in everyday life.ONE TOXIC BEHAVIOR KILLS RELATIONSHIPS, LEADING HAPPINESS EXPERT WARNSThe rule was reportedly d...
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ICE 'wrongfully detained' L.A. County D.A.'s office employee, Hochman says
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman said one of his employees was 'wrongfully detained' by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday, according to an internal e-mail obtained by The Times.
Lindsey Graham speaks against pending execution of 26-year-old Iranian protester: 'This regime must fall'
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is calling for the end of the Iranian regime amid ongoing protests and as the country holds its breath to see if a 26-year-old protester will be executed, something President Donald Trump has said could trigger U.S. intervention."I read with great sadness and heartache about the pending execution of Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old shopkeeper. He is facing death at the hands of the ayatollah simply for protesting in the street for a better life. His family is calling on ...
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Mamdani Appoints New Parks Commissioner to Oversee NYC Green Spaces
The mayor announced Tricia Shimamura as the city’s new parks commissioner amid broad calls for more park funding.
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US to hit UK, European nations with tariffs over Greenland as protests are held there and in Denmark
Trump escalates quest to acquire Greenland, accuses Europe of playing 'dangerous game'.
National Guard troops will likely remain in DC through 2026, official says
National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., will likely have their stay in the nation's capital extended until the end of the year, a U.S. official told Fox News. A White House official added that President Donald Trump has made clear that he will use all tools available to keep Washington, D.C., safe, including National Guard deployments as deemed necessary. As of Friday, there are a total of 2,429 troops committed to the ongoing mission in D.C. Of those troops, 712 are from the D.C. Na...
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Fears Tehran will capitalise on communications blackout imposed to crush recent protests
Fears the Islamic Republic will capitalise on communications blackout to crush protests.
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Iran ‘plans permanent break from global internet’
Fears Islamic Republic will capitalise on communications blackout to crush protests.
Illegal immigrants rack up $1B+ in Texas hospital costs in FY 2025, total likely higher: report
Texas hospitals were hit with more than $1 billion in health care costs racked up by illegal immigrants during fiscal year 2025, the first year the state began tracking the figures.The data, compiled by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and obtained by Texas Scorecard, shows hospitals logged 313,742 visits linked to individuals not legally present, with total costs reaching $1.05 billion by the end of the fiscal year.Texas’ fiscal year runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, but h...
Duke star quarterback reverses decision to stay at school, enters transfer portal hours before deadline
Duke star quarterback Darian Mensah changed his mind at the last minute and entered the transfer portal hours before it closed.Mensah, 20, submitted his paperwork to transfer Friday, just before the midnight deadline for FBS and FCS players to enter. In December, Mensah said he would return to Duke for his redshirt junior season after contemplating declaring for the NFL Draft.Instead of returning for his second season with the Blue Devils, Mensah will be looking for a new college team.CLICK HERE...
Ottawa unveils next steps in its national gun buyback program. Here are the details
The federal government has unveiled the next steps in its national gun buyback program and Canadians will have approximately two months to declare their interest in participating in order to receive compensation for turning in outlawed firearms.
US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump's push to acquire Greenland
A bipartisan, bicameral group of U.S. lawmakers set off to Denmark to reassure the NATO ally amid President Donald Trump's push for a takeover of Greenland.The group was mostly made of Democrats, but included two Republicans: Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Murkowski, Tillis, Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., Rep. Madeleine...
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US Government Sold $665 Billion of Treasuries this Week, 10-Year Yield Spikes to 4.24%, Highest since Sep 2, despite 3 Rate Cuts
The new supply: $138 billion of new 10-year Treasury notes replaced $66 billion of matured 10-year Treasury notes.
The Wacky Musk-OpenAI Legal War Now Involves a Fittingly Insane Amount of Money
$134 billion, with more to come.
It's the last day to get up to $90 off reMarkable E Ink tablet bundles
E Ink tablet maker reMarkable is running a bundle deal right now that can save you between $80 and $90 when buying a reMarkable 2 along with a Marker stylus and a folio case. The savings vary depending on the bundle you configure, but this can bring your out-the-door cost down to $449 from $529 for the tablet, Marker stylus and polymer weave book folio. The offer runs through January 17. The company also sells a newer stylus called Marker Plus that lets you erase by flipping it around just like...
FBI captures Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive in Mexico sought over 2016 murder of NC co-worker
The FBI announced on Saturday that it had arrested Alejandro Rosales Castillo, who has been a Ten Most Wanted Fugitive since 2017. FBI Director Kash Parel said Castillo was arrested in Mexico on Friday. He had been wanted in connection to the 2016 murder of his former co-worker, 23-year-old "Sandy" Ly Le, in Charlotte, North Carolina."Alejandro Castillo is the fifth FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive captured since last year, more than the entire previous four years combined. That reflects leadership,...
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Donald Trump to hit UK, European nations with tariffs over Greenland
Trump escalates quest to acquire Greenland, accuses Europe of playing 'dangerous game'.
Get NBA League Pass for up to 55 percent off right now
NBA League Pass, the streaming service that lets you catch hundreds of out-of-market NBA games, is on sale right now for up to 55 percent off. The League Pass Premium subscription is on sale for $75, down from $160, while League Pass Standard is marked down to $50 from $110. We're almost halfway through the season at this point, so it makes sense for a service like League Pass to start offering some discounts. The Standard plan includes commercials and support for only one device at a time, whi...
Ben Affleck downplays AI fears in film industry, says 'laws already exist' to protect artists' likeness
Actor Ben Affleck pushed back on some of the fears surrounding artificial intelligence's impact on the film industry, arguing that the technology will be used as a "tool" to streamline workflows in "all the places that are expensive and burdensome" to produce manually, rather than creating entire movies.During an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Affleck discussed how he believes AI will change film production, downplaying concerns other Hollywood figures have expressed about the technol...
Heart study flags dangerous rhythm risk for endurance athletes over 50
Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Leeds.The study, published earlier this month in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that some endurance athletes over the age of 50 experienced potentially dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or shortly after exercise — particularly those with scarring in the heart muscle.HIDDEN HEART CHANGES MAY BE TRIGG...
We Finally Know Real Things About the Next J.J. Abrams Movie
J.J. Abrams is making his return to the big screen this fall with Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega in 'The Great Beyond.'
Fetterman's former progressive backer says he 'sold us out,' escalates efforts to primary Democrat senator
The Pennsylvania affiliate of the Working Families Party said it launched a new website as part of its campaign to primary Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and "defeat him." "We supported John Fetterman in 2022. Since then, he's sold us out. It's time to replace him," reads a message on the homepage of PrimaryFetterman.com, which was paid for by the Working Families Party PAC. "He has supported more of Trump's nominees than any Democratic Senator. He consistently skips votes and Senate work. We deser...
Elon Musk is looking for a $134 billion payout from OpenAI and Microsoft
We now have some idea of what's at stake in the longstanding feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI. As first reported by Bloomberg, the latest filing, as part of a lawsuit that accuses the AI giant of abandoning its non-profit status, claims that Musk is owed anywhere between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages from the "wrongful gains" of OpenAI and Microsoft. Musk claimed in the filing that he's entitled to a portion of OpenAI's recent valuation at $500 billion, after contributing $38 million ...
Minnesota faculty union calls for 'economic blackout' to protest ICE operations in Minneapolis
An email obtained by Fox News Digital from the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO), the union representing faculty at the seven Minnesota State universities, is urging members to participate in an economic "blackout" to protest the federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis this month."The recent escalation of federal immigration enforcement presence under ‘Operation Metro Surge’ and the tragic killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Good have created an environment of fear and instabil...
Democrat slammed for staying seated during Trump speech honoring victims’ families
Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., was confronted over his refusal to stand during President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress when honoring families of children raped and murdered by illegal immigrants.In a heated exchange with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, Thanedar criticized the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts."I did not stand because the president, I was just sick of the president," Thanedar said Friday on "Hannity."OMAR, DEMS DEMAND NOEM IMPEACHMENT, PAINT MINNESOTA W...
Former Iranian prisoners reveal torture horrors as regime kills protesters on sight during crackdown
As protests spread across Iran and security forces intensify their crackdown, former political prisoners are warning that what is visible on the streets represents only a fraction of the violence unfolding behind prison walls.In interviews with Fox News Digital, three former detainees described a system designed not just to punish dissent, but to break it through solitary confinement, beatings, medical neglect and threats of execution. Their accounts span nearly two decades, from the 2009 uprisi...
Henry Winkler says America doesn't embrace older generation like other countries do
Henry Winkler is speaking his truth.While attending the AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards, the veteran actor, 80, shared his thoughts with Fox News Digital about how the older generation is treated in the U.S. versus other countries."Well, you know, only in America is the more mature generation not completely embraced. And that's where the wisdom comes from, I think. That's who I learned from," he said.Winkler also touched on his friendship with fellow actor Adam Sandler and how they became frie...
Colorado public school enrollment drops by 10,000 while homeschooling increases statewide
More Colorado parents are opting for homeschooling, pulling their children from public schools, state data shows.The Colorado Department of Education on Tuesday released state data based on fall’s student count. The state reported a 1.2% drop in enrollment compared to last fall, with a total of 870,793 pre-K-12th grade students enrolled.Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova attributed the enrollment drop to several factors, including a decline in the school-aged population.DETROIT PUBLI...
Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to force Greenland purchase deal
President Donald Trump announced the United States would impose 10% tariffs on multiple European countries unless Denmark agrees to the "complete and total purchase of Greenland," warning that global security and U.S. national defense were at stake.Trump made the announcement in a lengthy Truth Social post on Saturday, arguing that the U.S. has subsidized Denmark and other European Union nations for decades by failing to charge tariffs and providing what he described as "maximum protection.""We ...
Seahawks unsure if star QB Sam Darnold will play vs 49ers after sustaining injury in practice: report
The Seattle Seahawks are set to enter their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers with a major question mark: the health of star quarterback Sam Darnold.Darnold said he felt something in his oblique while throwing passes during Thursday’s practice and stopped throwing. The 28-year-old has not thrown a football since, and the Seahawks believe — but don’t know — that he will be ready to start Saturday’s game, according to ESPN.Backup quarterback Drew Lock took Darnold’s plac...
'Thorn Birds' star Rachel Ward fires back at fans who mocked her 'unkempt appearance' at 68
Rachel Ward is responding to the fans that criticize her for aging naturally.Over the holidays, the "Thorn Birds" star sparked conversation around her appearance after sharing her farm in Australia with her followers online. Users bombarded her Instagram video with comments, suggesting she looked older than 68.The video has reached almost 1 million views and has thousands of comments, mostly of people praising her for showing "what true beauty is" with a few nasty messages about her looks.After ...
Canada wants to be 1st in North America to build EV with Chinese knowledge: senior official
Canada wants to look at joint ventures and investments with China within the next three years to build a Canadian electric vehicle with Chinese knowledge, according to a senior Canadian official.
‘Scourge’ of sexual predators, violent criminals being removed from Minneapolis streets despite backlash
Despite widespread protests and intense pressure from local and state politicians to cease operations, the Department of Homeland Security said that its agents are continuing to remove the "scourge" of sexual predators, violent assailants, domestic abusers and drug traffickers from Minneapolis streets.Immigration enforcement agents in the city have faced intense opposition from anti-ICE agitators, especially since the fatal shooting of activist Renee Nicole Good. Despite this, DHS said its effor...
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Nazis in NZ: New book details challenges Kiwi and Australian investigators faced probing war crime claims
Two Kiwi officers joined a rare worldwide hunt for suspected Nazi killers.
Judge orders Ohio State to expunge record of anti-Israel influencer ousted over videos 'inciting violence'
A federal judge ordered Ohio State University to remove from a former student’s academic record any mention that he was "involuntarily disenrolled" after the university kicked him out over anti-Israel social media videos school officials said incited violence.U.S. District Judge Edmund A. Sargus Jr. on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by Guy Christensen, a 19-year-old TikTok creator represented by the ACLU of Ohio, finding he showed a strong likelihood of success o...
Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for National Championship between Miami and Indiana
Days before No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami face off in South Florida for the national championship, governors Mike Braun and Ron DeSantis are putting their money — or food — where their mouths are.The two governors — Braun of Indiana and DeSantis of Florida — agreed to a "friendly wager" pitched by Braun on Friday.The loser will send local food items to the winning governor.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Hey @GovRonDeSantis, how about a friendly wager on the national champio...
Construction crews find remnants of devastating 18th-century fires beneath iconic American city
Construction crews working on a $9 million water main replacement project in the heart of New Orleans recently uncovered centuries-old remnants of fires that once devastated the historic city.The artifacts, which were uncovered in the French Quarter, were found in early November on St. Peter Street between Chartres and Royal streets, NOLA.com reported last month.The finds were disclosed in a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) document shared with city and state agencies.LONG-LOST ANCIENT...
Former Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason says team 'lucked out' with top QB prospect heading back to college
Dante Moore was on track to be the second overall pick of this year’s NFL Draft, but he decided to stay in college.Moore shot up the quarterback prospect list in his first full season with Oregon. He completed 71.2% of his passes for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, propelling him into the conversation alongside Fernando Mendoza, who also skyrocketed with his Heisman Trophy-winning campaign.The New York Jets currently hold the No. 2 pick and are once again desperate to find the f...
The New ‘Exorcist’ and ‘Paranormal Activity’ Will Haunt Your 2027
Hope you like horror in your spring season, because 'Exorcist' and 'Paramount' are both landing in spring 2027.
Democrat insider rips Mamdani bidet hopes for Gracie Mansion, cites Trump White House bathroom reno hypocrisy
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially moved into the historic Gracie Mansion, and he's already hoping to make changes. The mayor spoke to reporters on Jan. 12 and shared his "aspirational hope" to have a few bidets installed in the mayor's residence."One thing that we will change is we will be installing a few bidets into Gracie Mansion," Mamdani said. "That’s an aspirational hope. We’ll see if we can get it done."A prominent New York City Democrat mocked the mayor's idea, painting i...
Troy Aikman questions why anyone wants to coach in the NFL: 'Tough job right now'
Coaching in the NFL is not easy, and Troy Aikman knows it.In a recent radio appearance in Dallas, where he played out his Hall of Fame career, Aikman questioned why it continues to be a hot commodity."Sean McVay, he flirted with it a few years ago after they had won their Super Bowl, and he had given a lot of consideration to going into television. We’re seeing that from coaches, we’ve seen it from officials who have left the field to go into television. It’s a tough, tough job right now. I’ve o...
What would Trump's use of the Insurrection Act look like in Minnesota?
President Donald Trump responded to unrest in Minnesota this week by threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, which critics said would amount to federal overreach and unnecessarily militarize cities.Trump’s potential use of the Insurrection Act would be the latest in a list of several instances of presidents using it and would allow active-duty U.S. military troops to conduct law enforcement within the state.The statute authorizes the president to take the extraordinary step of deploying the ...
DAVID MARCUS: Secure border brings plummeting overdose deaths, but don't expect Trump to get credit
These days, it seems like the hardest thing to come across in the United States of America is something that all of us can celebrate as unambiguous good news. Well, you would think the steady and substantial decrease in drug overdoses over the past two years would fit the bill..The only problem for the legacy news media is how to tell this happy story without giving any credit to President Donald Trump.In 2022, under the disastrous Biden administration, opioid overdose deaths peaked at a shockin...
DR MARC SIEGEL: America, beware of false weight loss gods
Oprah Winfrey is on a book tour promoting her new book, "Enough: Your Weight and What It’s Like to Be Free." In 2023, she reportedly had one of her famous "aha" moments, this time realizing that her road to personal freedom involved GLP-1 agonist drugs. She stopped seeing obesity as a personal failure and began viewing GLP-1s as a way to "quiet the noise" that comes with constantly wanting to eat. In her telling, she was suddenly free.Don’t get me wrong, I believe Oprah’s "aha moments" are real,...
Minnesota Dept of Corrections dismisses DHS narrative about them not complying with ICE
The Trump administration accused Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of "actively organizing" anti-ICE resistance after officials from the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of lying about how the state is handling its illegal immigration problem. DHS called on Walz and Frey earlier this week to honor federal immigration detainers for the more than 1,300 illegal aliens that the federal agency said the state of Minnesot...
Sugar alternative bakes like real thing and with far fewer calories, researchers insist
Scientists say they've developed a new way to produce a sugar alternative that may be healthier, taste more like the real thing and perform better in baked goods.Many artificial sweeteners are known for aftertastes or digestive side effects, and some have raised consumer health concerns. Researchers at Tufts University say a new, rare type of sugar could offer a potential middle ground, according to findings published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science in December.The sugar, known as t...
Oregon city reverses vote, removes convicted murderer from police review board after backlash
After weeks of mounting backlash and public outrage, the Salem City Council voted to remove Kyle Hedquist — a man convicted of murdering a teenager — from boards advising the Oregon city’s police and fire departments, undoing a controversial reappointment approved just weeks earlier.The council voted 6 to 2 during a special meeting to revoke Hedquist’s appointments to the Community Police Review Board and the Civil Service Commission, according to the Salem Statesman Journal.The decision overtur...
Jeb Bush heaps praise on Trump’s ‘unprecedented support’ for Iranians 10 years after heated primary
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush credited his former political foe President Donald Trump's "historic leadership" on pushing for a denuclearized and democratized Iran, saying that his current organization — United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) - stands ready to help Trump and the people of Iran against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.With Trump’s emergence into presidential politics in 2015, he found his top rival in the former Florida governor, notably dubbing him "Low Energy Jeb" -- as the Republican scion h...
Matthew McConaughey slams 'participation trophies' in fiery takedown
Matthew McConaughey does not approve of participation prizes.During a recent appearance on the "On Purpose with Jay Shetty" podcast, the 56-year-old actor spoke about his dislike for participation medals and how chasing perfection drives him."I'm not into extra credit. I don't like 4.2 GPAs," he said. "That tells me, like, what happened? Then we're not giving the right tests. If 4.0 was the pinnacle, that means not many people should be getting it, if anybody.""So now we're getting 4.2s, 4.4s," ...
The Atari Hotel in Las Vegas Isn’t Happening Anymore
The company says the plans for Phoenix are still in play.
'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Review: Ralph Fiennes brings levity to experimental zombie saga
Avid horror fans are probably quite familiar with 2001's "28 Days Later," one of Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle's earlier films that starred then-unknown actor Cillian Murphy, now an Oscar winner himself. There's not much to the plot: a virus breaks out in the U.K. turning those infected into rage-filled zombies. Six years later came "28 Weeks Later," telling a completely different story but based on the same pandemic and notably featuring a cast of more then-unknowns like Jeremy Renner, Ros...
WATCH: Ellen Greenberg’s ex-fiancé dodges questions as feds reopen death case of teacher with 23 stab wounds
The former fiancé of Ellen Greenberg was reportedly spotted on the streets of New York City just days after it emerged that the investigation into the Philadelphia teacher’s death has been reopened by federal authorities. Sam Goldberg, 43, was seen wearing a black jacket, gray sweatpants and beanie as he departed his $1.88 million Manhattan apartment, which he shares with his wife and two children, according to the Daily Mail. Goldberg reportedly remained tight-lipped and refused to answer quest...
Prince William, Kate Middleton to dodge Prince Harry in London as royal rift drags on: experts
Prince Harry will be in London next week, but he won’t receive a warm welcome from his family.The Duke of Sussex will return to the U.K. on Jan. 19 for the latest court date in his ongoing legal battle against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, will be in Scotland — hundreds of miles away — for a joint engagement, People magazine reported.King Charles will also be in Scotland, with an engagement Monday at the Palace...
California AG sends cease and desist to xAI over Grok's explicit deepfakes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sent a cease and desist letter to xAI, days after his office launched an official investigation into the company over reports that Grok was generating nonconsensual If you’ll recall, xAI and Grok have been under fire for taking images of real individuals and putting them in revealing clothing like bikinis upon random users’ requests. Bonta’s office demands that xAI immediately cease and desist from creating “digitized sexually explicit material” when th...
How to pair AirPods with any device
AirPods work most smoothly with Apple hardware, but they also connect reliably to Android phones, Windows laptops and other Bluetooth devices. The pairing process depends on the platform in use although the basics remain the same. Once the AirPods are placed in pairing mode, most devices detect them quickly and handle the remaining steps in the background. The guide below explains how to pair AirPods with Apple products, how the process differs on newer iPhones that support H2 features and how t...
