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Tech - Engadget - 19 minutes ago

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 ...

World - Fox News - 28 minutes ago

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...

Regional - L.A. Times - 36 minutes ago

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.

World - Fox News - 37 minutes ago

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 ...

World - Fox News - 48 minutes ago

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...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 50 minutes ago

Iran ‘plans permanent break from global internet’

Fears Islamic Republic will capitalise on communications blackout to crush protests.

World - Fox News - 56 minutes ago

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...

World - Fox News - 56 minutes ago

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...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

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.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

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...

eco - Wolf Street - 1 hour ago

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.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago
Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

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...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

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,...

Donald Trump to hit UK, European nations with tariffs over Greenland

Trump escalates quest to acquire Greenland, accuses Europe of playing 'dangerous game'.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

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...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

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...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

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...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

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.'

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

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...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

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 ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

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 ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

'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 ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

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.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

‘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...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

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.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

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.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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 ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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,...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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," ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

The Atari Hotel in Las Vegas Isn’t Happening Anymore

The company says the plans for Phoenix are still in play.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

'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...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

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...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

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...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Potholes the size of a small bathtub on B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway concern drivers

A Kamloops, B.C., woman says she’s worried someone could die as a result of hitting one of several large potholes on the Coquihalla Highway, which connects B.C.'s Lower Mainland to the southern Interior.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

One country just shut down a service people depended on for generations

Sending and receiving a letter is now a thing of the past in one country. PostNord, Denmark's state-run postal service, officially ended all letter deliveries at the start of the new year, citing a more than 90% decline in volume from 2000 to 2024.The Nordic nation is believed to be the only country in the world to discontinue its letter deliveries, though package distribution is ongoing.USPS POSTMARK TIMING MAY CHANGE FOR SOME MAIL, SHIPPING PRICES ALSO SET TO RISE"Although this is a difficult ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

‘LA DOGE’ delivers nearly $1 billion in savings for red state: ‘Unbelievably tremendous effort’

Though the federal government’s Department of Government Efficiency has been largely disbanded, a Louisiana state version, dubbed "LA DOGE," has pushed on and, according to an official report, is set to garner $1 billion in annual tax dollar savings.LA DOGE will achieve $999.5 million in annual cost savings of both federal and state tax dollars across 17 state departments, according to a report by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s office reviewed by Fox News Digital. The report posits that these sav...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

George Kittle's wife shares live reaction to husband's Achilles injury: 'Doesn't make any f---ing sense'

San Francisco 49ers fans suffered a devastating blow when George Kittle went down with a torn Achilles on Sunday, but the star tight end's wife may have taken it the hardest.Claire Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk’s wife, Kristin, have shared their game-day memories on an Instagram page called "Wifed Up Mic'd Up," and the page caught Claire's live reaction to her husband's injury."Get up. Get up," Claire begged as her husband lay on the grass at Lincoln Financial Field.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAG...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni E28 Review: A Good Vacuum That Tries to Do Too Much

Solid vacuuming and a handy deep clean module almost make the Omni E28 a solid choice, if not for a noisy dock and mediocre mopping.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

'Thirtysomething' star Timothy Busfield's Hollywood career survived previous sexual misconduct allegations

For decades, Timothy Busfield has made a name for himself with critically acclaimed roles both on and off camera. Behind the glitz and glamour of his Hollywood lifestyle, however, the 68-year-old actor and director — who was remanded Wednesday and held without bail on multiple counts of child sex abuse — has seemingly escaped a handful of career-damaging allegations throughout the years. Yet, his road to success has never derailed. Born into a family that prioritized the arts, Busfield was desti...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Fox News AI Newsletter: Data center alarm

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Data center boom powering AI revolution may drain US grids — and wallets- Grok AI scandal sparks global alarm over child safety- In 2026, energy ‘wars’ new frontier is AI, and U.S. must win that battle, API chief saysPOWER CRUNCH: The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is raising alarms over how much power and water they consume — and what that could mean for Americans’ utility bills — as Washington lawmakers clash over whether the boom helps or ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

America's 250th anniversary sparks travel rush as experts issue urgent booking warning

Families are already planning 2026 vacations this year as America turns 250, with plenty of historic destinations in the spotlight.The American Automobile Association (AAA) is spotlighting a number of celebratory trips across the country, beginning with an event in Philadelphia."We recommend travelers identify which events they want to attend or site they want to visit and book early," an AAA spokesperson told Fox News Digital this week.STATE LAUNCHES ‘AMERICA FIRST’ LICENSE PLATE AS OTHERS UNVE...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Tyler Robinson's lover Lance Twiggs no longer protected by FBI: What we know about alleged assassin's partner

PROVO, Utah – The transgender roommate and romantic partner of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson is no longer being trailed by a four-man security detail, a law enforcement source confirmed to Fox News Digital. The revelation comes amid the FBI pulling its protection of Lance Twiggs more than four months after Robinson allegedly gunned down Kirk at a Turning Point USA event on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Fox News Digital has learned. The FBI did not provide a p...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

PAUL ‘TRIPLE H’ LEVESQUE: I went from 130 pounds to a world champ. We all must get fit

At 14, I was about six feet tall, pimple-faced and 130 pounds soaking wet. I remember because that was the year I joined a gym. It was on Daniel Webster Highway, not far from my house in Nashua, N.H., and my mother said she’d drive me as long as I kept up my grades.  I’ll never forget the sounds that greeted me as I walked through the door: the clank of the weights, plates being loaded onto the machines, the grunts that came with each rep. I remember thinking: powerful stuff is happening here. I...

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Federal judge bars the LAPD's use of some 'less-lethal' weapons at protests

U.S. District Judge Consuelo Marshall granted a contempt motion by attorneys for Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles that called for an outright ban on the use of 40-millimeter less-lethal launchers for crowd control.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

How to cancel CyberGhost and get a refund

I came out of my CyberGhost review with a positive opinion, feeling it had earned its spot in my best VPN roundup. However, even an expert review is subjective, and there's a chance CyberGhost will not work for you. If that’s the case, here's how to cancel your subscription.How to stop your CyberGhost subscription renewingCancelling your CyberGhost subscription won't end it right away, unless you delete your account or get the refund (I'll explain how to do both of those later). Instead, the way...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Khamenei calls Trump a ‘criminal,’ blames him for deadly protests sweeping Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday lashed out at President Donald Trump, labeling him a "criminal" and accusing the U.S. of orchestrating unrest that has erupted into the deadliest protests in decades."The latest anti-Iran sedition was different in that the U.S. President personally became involved," Iranian media quoted Khamenei as saying, per Reuters.The statement is the latest Iranian government rhetoric blaming the U.S. for contributing to instability in Iran, with Tehr...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Philadelphia’s threat to prosecute ICE could trigger landmark court fight over authority, experts warn

The Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department and legal scholars laid out what could happen if Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner follows through on his promise to prosecute ICE in the line of their duty, should operations in Pennsylvania reach a flashpoint.Last week, Krasner warned he would prosecute agents who "come to Philly to commit crimes" in an apparent reference to allegations an agent acted unlawfully in shooting a Minnesota woman who appeared to intentionally hi...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Best External Hard Drive (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video and More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Papers Please but with zombies, a farming-based shoot-'em-up and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. Several neat-looking games arrived this week, we got release dates for several others that I'm really looking forward to and a brand-new Steam festival was announced. The Love, Romance, and Heartbreak Debutante Ball is said to be the first Valentine's Day-themed Steam festival. It'll run from February 13 to 20 and feature more than 100 games, including discounts and demos. A showcase will take place on February 13 at 1PM E...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

White House torches Newsom as ‘inauthentic slimeball’ after California governor walks back ICE rhetoric

The White House slammed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom  as an "inauthentic slimeball" after he attempted to walk back his staff’s description of an ICE officer-involved shooting as "state-sponsored terrorism.""Newscum is an inauthentic slimeball who has no principles -- he simply says whatever he thinks he needs to, in the moment, to get attention," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Fox Digital on Friday. "He’s happy to smear ICE officers and incite violence against them when he thinks ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

FAA warns about flying in Central, South America and eastern Pacific, citing possible ‘military activities’

The Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots of U.S. airlines about flying over the eastern Pacific Ocean near Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing possible "military activities" and satellite navigation interference. The warning was issued Friday in a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) distributed by the FAA, which said, "Potential risks exist for aircraft at all altitudes, including during overflight and the arrival and departure phases of flight." "The FAA issued ...

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We

I put two viral Paris Hilton-branded kitchen products to the test. I have some thoughts.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

GREGG JARRETT: Trump has authority to send troops to Minneapolis to stop attacks on ICE

If President Donald Trump decides to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military into Minneapolis to halt anti-ICE violence, the state’s elected leaders have only themselves to blame.   Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey purposely lit a fuse on the powder keg of unrest immediately after last week’s tragic shooting of a motorist in a confrontation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  Without waiting for the facts to emerge, Frey called the claim of self-defe...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Should I Invest in SpaceX?

SpaceX could go public in 2026, potentially with the largest IPO in history. For this Giz Asks, we asked experts to weigh in on the potential risks and rewards of investing.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Does golf count as exercise? Only if you avoid one thing, say experts

Amateur golf might be known as a "leisurely" pastime or a way to network with business colleagues, but recent research suggests that it could double as a form of exercise.While it may not appear to be the most physically demanding sport, golf does have some tangible physical health benefits — especially if you don't use a cart, according to experts."Walking the course, which could be more than 15,000 steps, is obviously exercise, but there are other physically demanding aspects of playing golf,"...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

BROADCAST BIAS: How the media relentlessly frames ICE and Trump as villains

For more than 70 years, there has been at least one evening news program airing on a broadcast network in America. These shows, all of which air at the same time in the evening, are often referred to as the "nightly news," but in the age of 24/7 news coverage, they would be better labeled as the ultra-liberal "nightly narrative" from ABC, CBS, NBC and PBS.The second week of negative network-news coverage of "tensions" over ICE activities in the Twin Cities underline how narratives are built and ...

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Trump pardons convicted California fraudster he previously freed for different crime

President Trump this week pardoned Adriana Camberos, whose sentence he commuted during his first term but who shortly wound up back in prison for a different scheme.

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Man dies after being beaten, run over in Beverly Hills; suspect arrested

Beverly Hills police arrested a man they say beat another man with a metal object and then ran him over in a car, dragging the victim for a short distance.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

Fallout, The Girlfriend, and The Mighty Nein are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

WATCH: NASA rolls out giant rocket ahead of astronauts’ moon mission

NASA is preparing to send astronauts to the moon as early as next month, which will include Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. But first they need to ensure the rocket and spacecraft are ready to fly.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

NASA rolls out giant rocket ahead of astronauts’ moon mission

NASA is preparing to send astronauts to the moon as early as next month, which will include Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. But first they need to ensure the rocket and spacecraft are ready to fly.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

7 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026), Tested in a Tech Reviewer's Home

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

US Hackers Reportedly Caused a Blackout in Venezuela

Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

‘Everything is Fine’: Sal Vulcano opens up about comedy, fatherhood, and life beyond ‘Impractical Jokers’

For over a decade, Sal Vulcano has been one of the most recognizable faces in comedy thanks to his work on "Impractical Jokers." Although millions know him for both torturing and being tortured by his best friends on their long-running hidden-camera show, he told Fox News Digital that stand-up comedy was always the end goal."I was a comedian from before the show, and I've been a comedian throughout the length of the show, as an improviser and a sketch comedy writer," he explained. "You don't jus...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Immigration sweep rattles L.A.'s Fashion District, deepening fears and slumping sales

Thursday's sweep came less than a year after the Trump administration kicked off its mass deportation campaign at the Fashion District, a popular shopping area covering more than 100 blocks of L.A.'s downtown and home to more than 4,000 independently and minority-owned businesses.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Leonard Jacoby, pioneer of legal advertising on billboards and TV, dies at 83

Leonard Jacoby, half of the duo behind the firm that pushed new forms of advertising and revolutionized the legal industry, died in his home in Manhattan.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Uber a target of car crash lawsuits pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

The ride share giant is advocating for changes to California law that would limit how much lawyers can collect in fees. Attorneys say it will obliterate their personal injury practices and leave victims unable to sue.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws

A bill in Congress seeks to eliminate different state recycling requirements and labeling by creating a single, national standard that would be voluntary.

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

Gear News of the Week: Kia Shows off the EV2, and Fujifilm Debuts New Instax Cameras

Plus: Fender rebrands its PreSonus music production app, Ricoh unveils a monochrome camera, and Omega has a new Speedmaster.

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

The Best Mattress for Back Pain: 7 Top Options We Tested (2025)

Struggling with back pain while you sleep or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

At Least $110,000 Worth of Pokémon Cards Stolen From New York Store

The robbery at the Poké Court on Wednesday was the latest in a string of thefts of high-value Pokémon trading cards.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

A ‘Weird, Wonderful’ Night at the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’

City Winery’s 50th anniversary screening of the film encouraged some inventive dress up, including tributes to fan favorites like Rocky and Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Virginia Democrats move to seize redistricting power, opening door to 4 new left-leaning seats

The Virginia state Senate on Friday greenlit a constitutional amendment that would clear the way for the Democrat-controlled legislature to redraw the state's U.S. House maps ahead of this year's midterm elections.The move by state senators, following a similar vote on Wednesday in the state House, was the final step needed to send the amendment to Virginia voters. If the ballot measure is approved this spring, the legislature, rather than the current non-partisan commission, would redraw the st...

Tech - Wired - 9 hours ago

The 16 Best EVs Coming in 2026

We’re expecting fresh electrics from Rivian, Hyundai, Honda, BMW, and newcomer Slate, among others. Here are the EVs arriving this year that we’re most excited about.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

‘Super-agers’ reveal how to stay sharp as you get older

People over 80 with memory of those in their 50s show less brain shrinkage and other differences. For a Canadian centenarian, the secret might lie in his passion for sharing a vocation turned hobby.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Countries have gotten results after enriching the Trumps. Could Canada do the same?

Countries that have relied on traditional diplomacy to deal with the Trump administration have had less success than countries that have found ways to directly enrich the Trump family and those close to them.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier's India visit

Before landing in India for a six-day trade mission, B.C. Premier David Eby's main objective was to pack in as many meetings and garner as much interest in his province's resources as possible. Less than a year ago, that would have seemed virtually impossible to achieve in a country that was deep into a tense diplomatic rift with Canada.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

'Misdirected' passengers skipped customs after international flight landed in Ottawa

Ten Air Canada passengers left the Ottawa airport without clearing customs Sunday night, after arriving on an international flight from Cancun, Mexico.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

'Superagers' reveal how to stay sharp as you get older

People over 80 with memory of those in their 50s show less brain shrinkage and other differences. For a Canadian centenarian, the secret might lie in his passion for sharing a vocation turned hobby.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

For these Montrealers, the Africa Cup of Nations represents home, love of soccer and unity

For nearly a month, Montrealers from African countries have been gathering in the city's cafés, restaurants, bars and the comfort of their own homes to support their respective teams in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the continent's iconic soccer tournament which ends Sunday.