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Tech - It's FOSS - 36 minutes ago

Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display Review: A Smart Knob for DIY Enthusiasts

A hands-on review of the Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display, exploring its hardware quality, DIY setup, and real-world use with Home Assistant and smart devices.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Valerie Bertinelli says diet company fired her after regaining weight

Valerie Bertinelli opened up about being fired as the spokesperson for a diet company because she regained weight after initially losing 50 pounds. On Jan. 14, the 65-year-old actress made an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" and took part in the show's "Memory Bank" segment in which Barrymore and her guests are presented with photos from pivotal moments in their lives, leading them to recount the stories and emotions behind the images. During the segment, Barrymore, her co-anchor Ross Mat...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Trump doubles down on Greenland push as polls show little public support

As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark, the latest national polls reveal that most Americans oppose taking over the massive and crucially strategic island that lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.Trump is holding crucial talks Wednesday on Greenland with NATO allies during a quick stop in Davos, Switzerland.On the eve of his trip, the president said there is "no going back" on his efforts to take over Greenland. Asked at a White House news confe...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

NASA astronaut who was stuck in space retires after 27-year career

NASA’s Suni Williams — a record-setting astronaut who endured a months-long, unplanned stay aboard the International Space Station during Boeing's Starliner debacle — has retired after 27 years of service.NASA announced on Tuesday that Williams' retirement took effect at the end of December. Her crewmate on Boeing's troubled Starliner test flight, Butch Wilmore, left NASA last summer.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman described Williams as a "trailblazer in human spaceflight.""Her work advancing ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

American star Brenna Huckaby eyes fourth Paralympic gold medal in Milan after leg amputation at age 14

United States Paralympic snowboarder Brenna Huckaby is preparing for her third Paralympic Games.Huckaby, 29, has had incredible success as she is a four-time Paralympic medalist, winning three gold medals and one bronze. She won two gold medals in her Paralympic debut in Pyeongchang in 2018 in banked slalom and snowboard cross.In Beijing in 2022, she won gold in the banked slalom again, while earning bronze in the snowboard cross.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, Huckaby...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

FBI warns QR code phishing used in North Korean cyber spying

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning about a growing cyber threat that turns everyday QR codes into spying tools.According to the bureau, a North Korean government-sponsored hacking group is using a tactic known as quishing to target people in the United States. The goal is simple. Trick you into scanning a QR code that sends you to a malicious website. From there, attackers can steal login credentials, install malware or quietly collect device data.Sign up for my FREE CyberG...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Secretary Rubio scheduled to face former colleagues on Venezuela policy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to publicly testify on the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela in the Senate next week.Returning to his old stomping grounds in the Senate has become fairly routine for Rubio over the last few months, particularly as lawmakers have demanded more transparency over the administration’s actions in Venezuela and the Caribbean.And once again, Rubio will appear on the Hill when the Senate returns from recess next week, sources confirmed to Fox News Digital...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Virginia Madsen says veterans aren’t trained to come home after nephew’s suicide

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).When Virginia Madsen thinks of her late nephew, she beams — then fights to hold back tears."When he came to visit, he had matured," the Oscar nominee recalled to Fox News Digital. "He had changed. He was stronger. You never thought this person would be taken from us — and he was."‘SHEEPDOG’ SHINES LIGHT ON THE WAR AFTER WAR, AS VETER...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Mike Colter Says Luke Cage Might Be Preparing for a MCU Return

Plus, 'Supergirl' finds itself another villain.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

NFL legend Jimmy Johnson slams AI video circulating across social media

Pro Football Hall of Famer Jimmy Johnson appeared to be just as unsettled as other football fans were over an AI video that appeared of him during the college football national championship.An AI video made its way around social media of Johnson kissing a younger woman on the sideline. He reacted to the clip Tuesday morning.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"This is fake…this is so wrong!" he wrote on his X account.The post he reacted to was later deleted.Johnson, 82, was at Hard...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Far-left agitator who organized MN church storming raked in over $1 million from anti-poverty nonprofit

FIRST ON FOX: Far-left agitator Nekima Levy Armstrong, who was one of the organizers of the storming of a Minnesota church to protest ICE on Sunday, raked in over $1 million during six years leading a Minneapolis civil rights nonprofit that addresses anti-poverty issues.Armstrong, whose website identifies her as a civil rights lawyer and "scholar-activist," helped to organize the storming of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday. In a Facebook post, she claimed that one of the church’s...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

California Republicans appeal to Supreme Court to block congressional maps

The California Republican Party is aiming to get the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Golden State from using a new congressional map."If left uncorrected, this pernicious and unconstitutional use of race will irreparably harm Applicants and the public. Applicants therefore respectfully request an injunction pending appeal precluding California from conducting any congressional election under the map enacted through Proposition 50 ('Proposition 50 Map') and requiring it to use the prior map adopt...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Israeli fire kills 5 Palestinians as progress on Gaza truce deal stalls

Israeli fire killed five Palestinians, including two boys, in central and southern Gaza, local health authorities said, and the Israeli military said it had "eliminated" a Palestinian militant who posed a threat to soldiers.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on car in central Gaza, health officials say

Israeli fire killed 11 Palestinians, including two boys and three journalists, in Gaza on Wednesday, local medics said, and the Israeli military said it had "eliminated" a Palestinian militant who posed a threat to soldiers.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Get TurboTax Deluxe for only $45 ahead of tax season

Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to file your paperwork. If you don't qualify for Free File, TurboTax might be your best bet for a relatively cheap, efficient way to file your taxes. While it pains us to suggest you give money to a company that has spent decades lobbying to ensure America's tax system remai...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Democrats dodge questions as House GOP prepares contempt votes against the Clintons

House Democrats are largely mum about whether they'll help Republicans advance a pair of contempt resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday.The House Oversight Committee is meeting at 10 a.m. to weigh a pair of reports on holding the Clintons in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in the panel's Jeffrey Epstein probe. What's likely to be hours of debate will be followed by votes on whether to tee up those reports as House-...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

US trade rep shrugs off world leaders’ swipes at Trump amid Davos backlash

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer dismissed swipes at President Donald Trump from world leaders at the Davos summit on Tuesday, telling Fox News that backlash from "elites" is nothing new."This idea of the elites hating a populist president and the Europeans hating us, that's gone on for a long time," Greer told "The Ingraham Angle." "I think Pew did a study a few years ago, and they showed polls for Americans overseas, and whenever there's a Republican president it goes down, it's a Demo...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

DHS website traffic surges 68% as thousands use Trump's self-deportation app for voluntary departure

FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed record website traffic to the agency’s official site, with one of the most visited pages on the site including information on self-deportation through the CBP Home App. DHS reported a 68.49% increase in traffic from 2024. The department reports that its website received 102 million pageviews last year and 67 million unique visitors — an increase from 40 million pageviews in 2024. "Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump a...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Does It Matter If Dunk Was Really Knighted on ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’?

Showrunner Ira Parker weighs in on the character's murky status on the HBO 'Game of Thrones' spin-off.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old beer-like drinks brewed with unusual ingredients

Archaeologists recently uncovered proof of ancient fermented beverages in western China — revealing how people brewed beer-like drinks more than 3,000 years ago.The research was published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports in December.The study centered around the Mogou site in Gansu Province, located in northwestern China near the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.RED WINE OR WHITE WINE? DOCTOR REVEALS THE HEALTHIER CHOICE, AS WELL AS CAUTIONARY DETAILSThe site had long be...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Billy Bush compares Brooklyn Beckham family fallout to Prince Harry: ‘He went nuclear’

Television host Billy Bush is comparing Brooklyn Beckham's "nuclear" statement about Victoria and David Beckham to Prince Harry's infamous fall-out from the royal family.During an interview with Fox News Digital, Bush addressed Brooklyn making his family feud public by posting a lengthy statement on his Instagram stories on Monday."Well, it's unfortunate. I mean, like everything else, you've got to think the truth lies somewhere in the middle, right?" Bush began.The TV host addressed a 2022 laws...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

What to expect at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026

Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year in February to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup.Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced. While we wait for an official invite, here's everything we expect Sams...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

How to check if your VPN is working

One of the disconcerting things about using a virtual private network (VPN) is that it can be hard to tell when it's doing its job. The best VPNs all work in the background to keep your IP address hidden and your communications with their servers encrypted. The better the VPN, the less you notice it, which can make a top-performing VPN feel (uncomfortably) like one that isn't working at all.Luckily, you've got options for checking whether your VPN is working other than just taking the app at its...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Canada's Mboko advances to 3rd round at Australian Open

Victoria Mboko of Toronto punched her ticket to the third round of women's singles at the Australian Open on Wednesday in Melbourne with a 6-4, 6-3 win over American Caty McNally.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

MIKE DAVIS: Don Lemon and his church-storming mob must face Ku Klux Klan, FACE Act charges

The freedom of worship is a cornerstone value of our Republic enshrined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Last Sunday, a group of anti-ICE agitators violated this most sacred right when they stormed into Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn., during church services, to protest the pastor’s supposed ties to ICE. This mob of leftist bigots included fired CNN anchor Don Lemon, who stunningly claimed they (somehow) had the First Amendment right to target, trespass into, terrify an...

Tech - Universe Today - 2 hours ago

The New Composite That Heals Itself 1,000 Times

Material science plays an absolutely critical role in space exploration. So when a new type of self-healing composite is announced, it’s worth a look–especially when the press release specifically calls out its ability to repair microtears associated with micrometeoroid impacts on satellites. It sounds like just such a composite material was recently invented at North Carolina State University - and it’s even already been spun out into a start-up company.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Minnesota Democrats criticize DOJ subpoenas, claim weaponization of justice system

Minnesota Democrats who were served grand jury subpoenas as part of a federal investigation into an alleged conspiracy to obstruct or impede federal law enforcement during ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are now speaking out, saying the justice system is being weaponized against them. The criticism comes after the Justice Department and the FBI served the subpoenas Tuesday to six offices, including the Governor’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office and the Min...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Iran will retaliate 'with everything we have' if US attacks, senior diplomat warns

Iran warned it would respond "with everything we have" to any new U.S. military attack, accusing Washington and its allies of exploiting recent unrest to push the region toward a wider war.In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said protests in Iran began peacefully before being hijacked by "foreign and domestic terrorist actors," prompting a violent crackdown and near-total internet and communications shutdown. He blamed U.S. rhetoric for escalating the bloodshed, argui...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Gretchen Whitmer denies Dems try to be too inclusive, says message can be 'too obtuse' for people

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., said in a new interview that the Democratic Party's message is sometimes "too obtuse" for people and denied that the party was too focused on being inclusive.NPR's Steve Inskeep asked Whitmer in an interview on Tuesday whether she saw any merit to the claim that the Democratic Party "tilted the playing field" of voters by focusing too much on being inclusive."No, I don't think so," Whitmer said on NPR's "Morning Edition." "You know, when you say, 'Let's save the r...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Mexico flies 37 cartel members to US under pressure from Trump admin

Mexico transferred 37 cartel members to the United States on Tuesday as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on foreign governments to dismantle drug trafficking networks.Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch said the detainees were "high-impact criminals" who posed "a real threat to the country’s security." With this latest transfer, Mexico has now sent 92 cartel figures to the U.S., he said.Video released by Mexican authorities showed handcuffed prisoners surrounded by heavily...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

MLB fans question Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame election after sign-stealing scandal

Carlos Beltran was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the writers on Tuesday night after a stellar career at the plate and being directly tied to the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal.It’s the tie to the scandal from the Astros’ 2017 World Series season that had baseball fans scratching their heads as to why Beltran received enough votes to meet the threshold.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThey sounded off on social media.MLB’s report following its investigation of th...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Level Lock Pro Review (2026): Smart but Stylish

You’d never guess Level’s Lock Pro is smart by looking at it, and that’s my favorite part.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

NYC’s $1.1B subway fare gates mocked online as riders easily bypass barriers

New York City’s new subway fare gates are drawing mockery online, as viral videos show riders easily bypassing the barriers.What began as isolated stunts has escalated into an online trend, with some influencers dubbing it a "Fare Evasion Olympics." Clips of the stunts have racked up millions of views across social media platforms.The New York Post reported on a group that staged a late-night competition, taking running jumps over the fare gates at Manhattan’s Broadway-Lafayette St. station. The...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

3 simple lifestyle changes could add almost a decade to your life, research shows

A few small changes to your daily routine could add years to your life.Combined shifts in sleep, exercise and diet may significantly extend lifespan and years spent in good health, according to a new study published in The Lancet.Researchers at the University of Sydney analyzed data from 59,078 adults in the U.K. Biobank. Their sleep patterns and physical activity were measured via wearables, and their diet was assessed through a questionnaire.SLEEP PATTERNS COULD PREDICT RISK FOR DEMENTIA, CANC...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Holy Crap, So Many People Watched ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Last Year

A new report puts the animated sensation even above recent seasons of heavy-hitters 'Stranger Things' and 'Wednesday.'

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

The firebombing of Beth Israel in Mississippi strikes at the heart of religious freedom, dignity and peace

In the early morning hours of Jan. 11, 2026, flames tore through Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi — the state's largest and oldest synagogue. The fire destroyed the library, two sacred Torahs and the Tree of Life plaque honoring generations of meaningful moments. But this was not an accident. This was an act of deliberate hate. According to an FBI criminal complaint, 19-year-old Stephen Spencer Pittman confessed to breaking a window with an axe, pouring gasoline inside and igniti...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Mob violence in Minnesota isn’t free speech it’s grounds for the Insurrection Act

Should we tolerate the chaos and violence in Minnesota as a sign of a vibrant democracy or crush it as an "insurrection" or "domestic violence" that "hinders the execution of the laws"?President Donald Trump has been unequivocal that it is an insurrection, and has threatened to deploy armed forces using the Insurrection Act to crush the protests. It turns out that he may well be within his powers to do just that. Here’s why.The power of the president to deploy armed forces against insurrections ...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Netflix mobile app redesign will offer 'deeper integration' of vertical video

After testing the feature for the last six months or so, Netflix said it will bring vertical videos to its mobile app sometime later in 2026, TechCrunch reported. So far, the feature has been used to show clips promoting Netflix films and TV shows, letting you swipe to move to the next one à la TikTok or YouTube Shorts. Going forward, though, it could also serve as a promotion tool for new types of programs. “You can imagine us bringing more clips based on new content types, like video podcasts,...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Trump set to meet with foreign leaders at the World Economic Forum and more top headlines

1. Trump set to meet with foreign leaders at the World Economic Forum2. Protesters torch American flags ahead of Trump's Davos arrival3. Comer dares Democrats to advance Clinton contempt of Congress resolutionsLAW AND ORDER – AG says ‘no one is above the law’ as DOJ steps in amid chaos in Minnesota. Continue reading …FINDING FRAUD – Top Trump admin education official exposes blue state financial aid fraud offenders. Continue reading … MASS WALKOUT – Thousands walk out of jobs, schools to protest...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Team USA hockey star 'fired up' to represent Stars and Stripes in Olympics: 'Where you want to be'

Jack Hughes has worn a USA jersey before — but next month will be a whole different level.The New Jersey Devils superstar was part of the U.S. National Development Program Team from 2017 through becoming the first overall pick in 2019. During that time, he played in numerous global tournaments, including the 2019 World Juniors, and last year, he was part of the 4 Nations tournament.Last year, Hughes said, was a "pretty crazy buildup," but the number of nations in next year's fight for Olympic go...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Super Bowl champ reveals scary health battle that left in coma for 5 days

Osi Umenyiora, a former New York Giants star and two-time Super Bowl champion, revealed a harrowing health battle that left him in a coma for several days.Umenyiora returned to "The Breakdown" on the NFL UK & Ireland YouTube and said he went "through some real adversity."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I was in the hospital for almost a month," he said. "I was in a coma for five days, had some extensive surgery. I was in a really, really bad place. And I find out right then an...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Ex-NFL reporter launches GOP Senate bid, reveals how she will flip script on state's 'crisis of leadership'

EXCLUSIVE – MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – Saying that she wants to bring "sanity" and "normalcy" back to her home state of Minnesota, former longtime TV sports reporter turned political activist and conservative commentator Michele Tafoya on Wednesday formally launched a campaign for the Senate in a bid to flip a Democrat-held open seat."We are suffering a crisis here in Minnesota, and really, it's a crisis of leadership. We have career politicians who have brought us to this place, and they're not comin...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Nikon Z5II Review: Fantastic Camera at a Budget Price

The second version of Nikon’s Z5 brings improved autofocus, faster burst rates, and impressive video specs, making it one of the best “entry-level” full-frame cameras on the market.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Pro-AI Super PACs Are Already All In on the Midterms

Silicon Valley’s battle against AI regulation is already shaping the next US election cycle.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Supreme Court weighs Trump bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court will review President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday — a consequential and closely watched case that could give Trump an unprecedented level of influence over the nation's central bank.Lawyers for the Trump administration asked the high court last fall to stay a lower judge's ruling that blocked Trump from immediately firing Cook from her post on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors until the court could consider a lawsuit she...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Massive great white shark returns to Florida waters after epic year-long Atlantic journey

The Atlantic’s largest recorded male great white shark has returned to Florida waters just one year after being tagged.After traveling as far north as the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the 14-foot, 1,700-pound shark known as "Contender" has resurfaced in warmer coastal waters, researchers said.The shark was named in honor of the Contender Boats company. Scientists are closely monitoring the timing of the shark's return, as it may coincide with great white shark mating activity, according to news agency ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Pastors warn of 'chilling effect' after anti-ICE agitators storm Minnesota church service

Christian pastors sounded the alarm about anti-ICE agitators who stormed a Minnesota church service on Sunday and are calling on federal officials to take action.Roughly two dozen demonstrators stormed Cities Church on Sunday over a pastor's alleged ties to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shouting anti-ICE slogans and disrupting the service for approximately 25 minutes. The incident, which occurred as protests escalated in Minnesota over the shooting death of Renee Good, was filmed by forme...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Top Trump admin education official exposes blue state financial aid fraud offenders

EXCLUSIVE: A top Trump administration education official exposed a pair of blue states that he says are among the worst for federal student aid fraud as officials crack down on scammers who are exploiting the taxpayer-funded programs.In 2025, the Department of Education said it prevented $1 billion of fraud in the aid programs. Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said these schemes are not only a waste of taxpayer money, but also disproportionately affect low-income students trying to pay...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Davos braces for Trump amid tensions over NATO, Greenland and global defense

President Donald Trump has Europe on edge as he prepares to meet with foreign leaders in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday and Thursday at the World Economic Forum.The World Economic Forum is a Switzerland-based organization that convenes global political leaders, business executives, academics and activists each year in Davos to discuss major economic, political and social issues, with the U.S. and Trump expected to take center stage this year. Leaders from Germany to France to Norway and beyond ar...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Barabak: California is suffering truth decay. Sacramento should do something about it

A Google deal to bolster local journalism is foundering after Gov. Newsom zeroed out the program in his budget. The state's reporting ranks have been decimated.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Celebrity PR firm helped LAFD shape messaging after Palisades fire

The revelation comes as the LAFD is under heightened scrutiny for altering its after-action report on the fire to downplay the city's failures in preparing for and responding to the fire.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Copper thefts turned these upscale L.A. streets pitch dark. Frustrated residents are fighting back

Faced with months of darkened streets due to copper wire thefts, Hancock Park neighbors have been forced to improvise.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

‘I’m Witnessing a Lot of Emptiness’: How ICE Uprooted Normal Life in Minneapolis

WIRED talks to a postal worker, a teacher, two US citizens detained by federal agents, and six more Minnesota residents about life in an occupied American city.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

How to Fix Your Wi-Fi Problems (2026)

Is your magic internet box giving you problems? Get back online and stay there with our expert Wi-Fi fixes and tips.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

More than 50 dump truck loads of dirt were removed from his yard. Now, he has to put them back

A Windsor man says he is being asked by the city to undo the repairs he made to his backyard. Robert Redmond says he took out the berm, worth 52 dump truck loads of dirt, from his backyard at about $6,700. Now, the city is asking him to put it back. But that could cost upwards of $50K.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Former Rep MTG dumps cold water on Trump's Greenland acquisition ambitions: 'We’ve heard that one before'

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — a Republican who left office earlier this year after a falling out with President Donald Trump last year — poured cold water on the president's ambitions to add Greenland to the U.S."We are approaching $40 Trillion in debt and Social Security is going to be insolvent by 2033. Is anyone even talking about how much it’s going to cost the American people to take over Greenland?" Greene asked in a Tuesday post on X."Saying it’s ‘for your safety’ is not sufficient...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Bill, Hillary Clinton at risk of contempt in House after snubbing Epstein depositions

The House Oversight Committee will consider whether to tee up House-wide votes on holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress on Wednesday morning for missing their scheduled depositions in the House’s Jeffrey Epstein probe.If passed by the committee, the resolutions would put the contempt findings’ consideration to the whole House of Representatives."President Clinton refused to appear for his scheduled deposition on Jan. 13, 2026....

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Document Disclosures Reveal Microsoft’s Influence as OpenAI Became a Revenue-Crazed Behemoth

A peek inside OpenAI as it changed from do-gooder computer lab to...whatever it is now.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health—and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past—From Child Safety Trial

The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

New Yorkers Have Failed to Spend $55 Million in Gift Cards

The unused card balances are monitored by the state comptroller’s office. Manhattan is the worst offender.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

At New York Performance Festivals, Finding the Dance in Theater

January is not a dry month for performance in New York, and this season, there were wide-ranging views of how bodies more than words can tell stories.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

The best robot vacuum for 2026

Looking to keep your home clean without having to vacuum and mop every day, pick up dirt, the dinner your child threw on the floor or your furry friend’s endless pet hair? Join the club. Smart home gadgets have come a long way over the years, and that includes robot vacuums. With newer technology including voice controls, object detection and more automation features, investing in a robot vacuum cleaner makes more sense now than ever before. Some of the best robot vacuum cleaners even have moppi...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Trump Family Makes $1.4 Billion Off Crypto in 2025, Offsetting Losses Elsewhere

Crypto is now said to account for roughly 20% of the family’s $6.8 billion fortune.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Comer dares Democrats to advance Clinton contempt of Congress resolutions or 'be exposed as hypocrites'

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is calling for bipartisanship on a key vote that could lead to former President Bill Clinton and ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton facing criminal charges.Comer will ask Democrats to join Republicans in teeing up House-wide votes on holding the Clintons in contempt of Congress on Wednesday, after both defied subpoenas to appear for his committee’s probe into Jeffrey Epstein."The Committee does not take this action lightly. But subpoenas ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Walz’s Minnesota mess could spark the toughest fraud reforms in decades

Multi-billion-dollar government benefit fraud cases in Minnesota are making headlines for being so pervasive and brazen. But the Minnesota fraud machine is not an isolated concern. Benefit fraud is a big business across dozens of states and scores of benefit programs. I say this because I saw it firsthand as the former head of all FBI criminal investigations and later Global Security Director at on of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., where we used advanced data analytics to detect...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

BISHOP BARRON: Minnesota’s crises demand real change, not more division

As a resident of Minnesota and as the bishop of the diocese of Winona-Rochester, I’ve been just heartbroken about the present situation in my home state. We seem to be lurching from crisis to crisis, with little hope of resolution. The atmosphere is thick with corruption, violence, threats of retribution, angry shouting and scapegoating.  The two outrages that dominate are, of course, the massive institutional corruption that has been revealed over the last several months and the recent incursio...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

It's not too late, you're not too old: National champion Curt Cignetti just proved it

It seems unbelievable — but it’s true. The college football program that started this season with the most losses all-time of any major college football team just went undefeated and won the College Football National Championship.It sounds more like a movie than a true story. How did it happen? Indiana University hired a new coach two years ago. Curt Cignetti had never been the head coach of a major college program. Cignetti was an assistant coach for almost thirty years before he got his first ...

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

The AI Boom Will Increase US Carbon Emissions—but It Doesn’t Have To

A new analysis finds that data centers’ energy demands will drastically increase power plant emissions over the next decade. Renewables, though, could cut them while helping keep prices from rising.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Man who assassinated former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe gets life in prison

A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment on Wednesday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Not ‘luxury’ enough? Toronto's Yorkdale mall owners fight to keep Fairweather out

Oxford Properties is fighting in court to stop Fairweather from taking over the large space that was once occupied by Hudson’s Bay, arguing its stores feel "downmarket" and could damage the mall’s image.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Public consultations into high-speed rail begin today. Your questions answered

Public consultations on the proposed high-speed rail line begin Wednesday in Ottawa and Montreal.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Dalhousie University strips Buffy Sainte-Marie of honorary degree

Dalhousie University has revoked Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary degree after her claims to Indigenous identity were the subject of a 2023 CBC News investigation, and a formal request from a medical student who raised concerns about the harms in keeping the honour.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

The rulebook overhaul that could help Canada’s only F1 driver outrun his billionaire dad’s shadow

Canada’s lone Formula One driver has spent his career plagued by the claim that he hasn’t earned his spot in F1. But all eyes are on 2026 and the overhaul in F1’s technical regulations that could finally change everything.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

What the trial for an Ontario couple has heard so far from woman co-accused of killing boy, torturing brother

The trial for a couple who'd been trying to adopt two brothers before one was found dead in their Burlington, Ont., home four years ago is set to end proceedings on Friday. Following her wife's testimony, Becky Hamber answered questions from lawyers, including about how the two treated the children. Here's what we've heard from Hamber so far in Milton Superior Court.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Indigenous leaders say Legault's resignation an opportunity for long-awaited changes

Some are hoping Premier François Legault's successor will revive some of the commitments his government previously made, like recognizing UNDRIP and concluding a major treaty, which never came to fruition.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Georgia teen arrested after father turns him in following pair of shootings, police say

A Georgia teen was arrested Tuesday in connection with a pair of shootings after his father turned him in to police, authorities said.Lequan Stephens, 16, faces charges of aggravated assault, according to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office.The Lovejoy Police Department said officers responded Jan. 17 to a shooting in the 2500 block of Lovejoy Crossing Lane.'DING-DONG DITCH' PRANK ERUPTS IN GUNFIRE, LEAVING JUVENILE SHOT AND HOMEOWNER UNDER ARREST: POLICEPolice said they found a juvenile in the ...

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

New York’s Odd Couple: The Mayor and the Police Commissioner

Zohran Mamdani and Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both of their political futures hinge on the safety of the city.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Japan restarting world’s biggest nuclear plant, offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has been offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Shinzo Abe assassination: Gunman Tetsuya Yamagami jailed for life

Tetsuya Yamagami used a handmade gun to kill Japan's ex-PM at a 2022 campaign event.

Tech - It's FOSS - 8 hours ago

Richard Stallman to Speak on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech

The free software pioneer returns to campus. Richard Stallman will be speaking on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech university.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Cause of death revealed weeks after woman died following Universal Orlando ride: report

The identity and cause of death of a 70-year-old woman have been released weeks after she died following a ride on Universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster.The woman became unresponsive while riding the indoor attraction on Nov. 25, 2025, according to a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) report.She was identified Thursday as Ma de la Luz Mejia Rosas, according to the office of civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who said in a statement that he has been re...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Gov Whitmer says America 'ready for a woman president,' contrasting Michelle Obama

Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she believes America is ready for a woman president, pushing back on recent comments by former first lady Michelle Obama, who said U.S. voters were not ready to elect a woman to the White House.In an interview with NPR released on Tuesday, Whitmer said she has "love" for the former first lady and "the last thing I want to do is disagree with her," but that she has a different perspective."I think America is ready for a woman president," Whitmer sa...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Air Force One turns around shortly after takeoff for Trump's trip to Switzerland

Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews shortly after takeoff Tuesday evening with President Donald Trump aboard, the White House said.The crew experienced a "minor electrical issue" after takeoff at 10:20 p.m. and returned "out of an abundance of caution," according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Trump was en route to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum.Air Force One landed at Joint Base Andrews at 11:07 pm. The president is expected to board...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Trump resumes trip to Davos after Air Force One forced to return to D.C. due to electrical issue

Air Force One returned to the Washington, D.C., area after the president's plane, which was set to fly to Switzerland where he is scheduled to speak at the World Economic Forum, experienced a minor electrical issue, according to White House officials. Trump boarded another flight shortly after midnight ET.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Trump returns to D.C. on Air Force One shortly after takeoff for Davos due to electrical issue

Air Force One returned to the Washington, D.C., area after the president's plane, which was set to fly to Switzerland where he is scheduled to speak at the World Economic Forum, experienced a minor electrical issue, according to White House officials.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

FBI Director Patel warns elected officials 'no one' is exempt from federal scrutiny amid Minnesota probe

FBI Director Kash Patel said his agency is carrying out President Donald Trump’s mandate to enforce the law entirely, warning that elected officials are not exempt from federal scrutiny, following the Justice Department's grand jury subpoenas Tuesday to five Minnesota government offices."No one – elected official, private citizen or otherwise – gets to impede and obstruct a law enforcement investigation. No one," he said on "Hannity."Patel's remarks come after the Justice Department sent grand j...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

#TheMoment scientists got a look inside a glacier

Martin Froger Silva, a videographer for the Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, tells The National about the moment he filmed the inside of a glacier in Antarctica that’s millions of years old.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Iranian soldier sentenced to death for refusing to fire on protesters during nationwide unrest

A young soldier who refused to obey orders to shoot protesters during one of Iran's most intense waves of nationwide unrest has been sentenced to death, a human rights group reported Tuesday.The Iran Human Rights Society (IHRS) identified the soldier as Javid Khales, who was arrested during the nationwide protests of 1404, a major wave of anti-regime demonstrations from late 2025 to early 2026 calling for an end to the country’s current dictatorship."According to informed sources, when faced wit...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Former Trump lawyer accuses federal judge of making 'baseless accusations of lying' after departure

The interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia left her post after completing a 120-day appointment amid a legal standoff in which a federal judge questioned her authority, declined to appoint a successor and triggered an appeal over separation of powers.Former Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan announced her departure Tuesday, saying a federal judge ruled in November that her appointment was invalid and that only the district court had the authority to name an interim successor follo...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

HGTV’s Christina Haack slips on bikini for Hawaii getaway with boyfriend Chris Larocca

Christina Haack traded winter layers for a bikini and a tropical getaway.The HGTV star shared a series of vacation photos on Instagram from Kapalua, Hawaii, where she spent time soaking in ocean views and warm weather alongside boyfriend Chris Larocca.Haack posed poolside with Larocca, wearing a white bikini top paired with a matching wrap skirt. She accessorized with oversized sunglasses and a purple lei as rows of pool loungers and palm trees framed the scene behind her. Larocca stood beside h...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Mike McDaniel expected to join Chargers as offensive coordinator 'barring a change of heart:' report

Mike McDaniel is heading west after being fired as the Miami Dolphins' head coach.McDaniel is reportedly expected to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ next offensive coordinator, "barring a change of heart," according to ESPN."McDaniel has informed other teams that they’re out, the Chargers clearly want him, and the two sides are having dinner tonight," ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted Tuesday night. "But the expectation across the league is that McDaniel will be staying in LA."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SP...

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Anti-Trump protesters join 'Free America' walkout in downtown L.A. and across SoCal

On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters walked out of school and off the job to march together in downtown Los Angeles, decrying Trump's actions during his first year back in office.

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Suit against LAUSD alleges 'overt discrimination' against white students

A long-standing LAUSD effort to help students at schools with a predominantly nonwhite enrollment illegally discriminates against white students, suit alleges.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Rome’s Trevi Fountain to charge tourists $4 to stand on steps for photos

The new Trevi Fountain charge is expected to raise up to €6.5m ($13m) each year.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

'60 Minutes' host Scott Pelley reportedly said CBS chief Bari Weiss needed to take job more 'seriously'

CBS' "60 Minutes" host Scott Pelley reportedly argued that CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss needed to take her job "more seriously" after the fallout from her pulling a "60 Minutes" segment last month.On Monday, The New Yorker reported on ongoing tensions within the network since Weiss formally took charge in October through its parent company, Paramount Skydance, under new CEO David Ellison. The tensions escalated after she abruptly pulled a "60 Minutes" segment covering migrants sent to the...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

Ontario-born Rachel McAdams gets a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

Canadian actress Rachel McAdams became the latest star to land a spot onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Missouri couple accused of locking teens in chicken pen, shooting them with BB guns in abuse case

A Missouri couple is accused of locking two teenage children in a chicken pen and shooting at them with BB guns as part of what investigators say was a prolonged pattern of severe abuse.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Potosi, Missouri, residents Chantel Spring Hayford, 38, and Jerry Allen Menees, whose age was redacted in court records, were arrested Jan. 13.Menees was charged with two counts each of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, armed crim...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Armed militias fire heavy machine guns through Tehran streets in deadly night attacks

Gunfire echoed through Tehran Tuesday as heavily armed militias were deployed across the Iranian capital, transforming some districts into fortified zones under intense security.Video footage showed bursts of automatic weapons after dark as government buildings, state media sites and major intersections were reportedly placed under guard, with armored pickups and masked fighters patrolling the streets in Toyotas.The trucks were mounted with heavy machine guns and were moving in convoys with weap...

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

An Adelanto mom went missing from a parking lot 20 years ago. The case went cold, until now

An Adelanto mom disappeared 20 years ago and was found slain in an illegal dump. Deputies have finally arrested a suspect in the killing.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Ashton Kutcher sets record straight on rumors he and wife Mila Kunis don't shower

Ashton Kutcher is coming clean."The Beauty" actor made it clear this week that he practices good hygiene four years after he and wife, Mila Kunis, faced scrutiny over remarks that implied they don’t shower often."It was the craziest thing of all time," the 47-year-old told People magazine Monday. "We made a comment at one point, and people were like, 'Does he stink? Does he smell?'"Kutcher explained to his costars Anthony Ramos and Jeremy Pope: "There was a comment on a podcast, so long ago… and...