Take-Two hit pause on the Switch 2 port of Borderlands 4
2K owner Take-Two has paused development on Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2, the company shared during its Q3 2026 earnings presentation. The Switch 2 port was originally planned to be released on October 3, 2025, a few weeks after the game's September 12 launch on all other platforms, but was indefinitely delayed on September 23."We made the difficult decision to pause development on that SKU," Take-Two told Variety. "Our focus continues to be delivering quality post-launch content for ...
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Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murdering his wife
William Stevenson, 77, is charged with first-degree murder in Delaware.
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U.S. citizens shot at, dragged by immigration agents, testify before congressional Democrats
Democrats heard from three U.S. citizens who are residents of San Bernardino, Chicago and Minneapolis. Also present were two brothers and an attorney representing the family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three who was killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month.
Brandon Sanderson Reveals His Journey to Make a ‘Cosmere’ Adaptation
The fantasy author opens up on pitching the 'Cosmere' universe to streamers and making the adaptations he wants to.
Spain to Ban Under-16s on Social Media as the World Goes All in on Age Verification
Spain, Australia, and other countries are pushing social media age crackdowns to protect kids from the internet.
Trump unveils new rendering of sprawling White House ballroom project
President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a new rendering of the planned White House ballroom, touting the project as a historic addition he said would "serve our Country well" for "Centuries into the future.""This is the first rendering shown to the Public," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.Trump said the rendering, shown from the perspective of the Treasury Building, depicts a plan to replace the existing East Wing with a new East Wing anchored by the White House's first formal ballroom. He a...
Patrick Mahomes' father back in jail after alleged probation violation
Patrick Mahomes' father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., is back in jail after allegedly violating his probation by drinking alcohol, per multiple reports. Mahomes Sr. was booked into the Smith County Jail on Tuesday.The father is currently serving five years of probation for driving while intoxicated in February 2024. Mahomes Sr. was arrested on Feb 3. 2024 in Tyler, Texas after he was pulled over with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.23.He was sentenced to probation that September. If he were to fail h...
Meta’s Quest 3 Has the First VR Keyboard That Doesn’t Totally Suck
A new experimental feature actually makes typing in XR feel doable.
California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island
California officials have approved a highly contested environmental restoration plan to eradicate Catalina Island’s invasive mule deer population using sharpshooters, a conservation nonprofit announced Friday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved the Catalina Island Conservancy's restoration management permit on Jan. 26.The lethal operation will reportedly be conducted by ground teams, after initial plans to use helicopter-mounted sharpshooters drew intense public backlash fro...
The 3-Body Problem Just Got an Upgrade—and You Can Thank Einstein
A double sunset appears to be a true rarity in the cosmos, and general relativity explains why.
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Nasa moon mission launch delayed after test, as SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions
SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions, which could impact ISS launch.
Washington Post argues there's 'little to gain by raising taxes on the rich,' rates already high enough
The Washington Post editorial board argued on Monday that raising taxes on top earners in the United States, a solution lauded by many prominent progressives, would be a fruitless endeavor based on new research.The Post published an editorial titled "Little to gain by raising taxes on the rich," citing a paper by three members of the "scrupulously nonpartisan" Joint Committee on Taxation which concluded, "Large changes in top tax rates around the revenue-maximizing rate yield small changes to re...
All the Messy Drama Between OpenAI and Nvidia, Explained
The future of a $100 billion Nvidia-OpenAI agreement is looking murky.
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Melinda French Gates breaks silence on Bill Gates and Epstein claims
Newly released DOJ files include 2013 emails tying Bill Gates to Epstein.
An ‘Intimacy Crisis’ Is Driving the Dating Divide
In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at the root of the loneliness epidemic.
Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases
A Bengali-American state senator from Virginia has introduced a bill to criminalize Islamophobia. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, would define "Islamophobia" "as it relates to the crime of assault and battery as malicious prejudice or hatred directed toward Islam or Muslims."REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS DEMAND TREASURY PROBE CAIR OVER ALLEGED HAMAS TIES AND TERRORISM CONCERNSThe summary for Salim’s bill says that the Islamophobia definition "applies regardless of whether the victi...
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Statewide human trafficking crackdown led to hundreds of arrests, L.A. authorities say
Top law enforcement officials in Los Angeles said they mobilized federal, state and local agencies throughout California, arresting suspects on suspicion of sex crimes and ensuring that victims were "safely rescued."
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Tuberculosis outbreak reported at Catholic high school in Bay Area. Cases statewide are climbing
San Francisco public health officials issued a health advisory after identifying a tuberculosis outbreak in a private Catholic high school.
Government shutdown ends as Trump signs bill, but DHS funding deadline looms
President Donald Trump has signed legislation ending the partial government shutdown that started Friday at midnight. The legislation Trump signed funds agencies, including the Departments of State, Treasury and War and others, through the end of September and the end of the fiscal year. However, it only funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Feb. 13, meaning Republicans and Democrats will be forced to work together to secure a longer-term funding plan for the agency. While the ...
Melinda French Gates Appears to Confirm Divorce With Bill Was Related to Epstein
"I had to leave my marriage," Melinda Gates told NPR after being asked about the newly released emails.
GOP senator jabs Jeffries as 'butt hurt' over Trump-Schumer deal
A Senate Republican suggested Wednesday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., had his feelings hurt by not being included in the Trump-Schumer deal to fund the government. The House passed the five-bill funding package, along with a two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on Tuesday. Jeffries and most House Democrats, save for 21, voted against it as the partial government shutdown entered its fourth day. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said it was be...
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Palisades fire victims will see building permit fee relief during recovery
Council members voted to waive rebuilding fees for owners of properties destroyed in the Palisades fire. The city attorney still must prepare an ordinance on the financial relief.
The Best Gadgets for Throwing a Kick-Ass Super Bowl LX Party
Sure, TVs and sound systems are the crux of any good Super Bowl party, but there's so much more you could do to upgrade the NFL's Big Game.
Jaren Jackson Jr traded to Jazz as Grizzlies begin rebuild with blockbuster trade
The Memphis Grizzlies have traded away one of their cornerstone pieces in a blockbuster move before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.Jaren Jackson Jr., who the Grizzlies took fourth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, headlined a trade package to the Utah Jazz that also included John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr., ESPN reported.The Jazz are sending back Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON ...
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Seif al-Islam, 53, seen as Muammar Gaddafi’s successor, was killed by commando team, his lawyer says
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.
Leavitt scorches ‘elitist’ celebrities slamming ICE from 'gated' mansions
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hit back at celebrity attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they flared during Sunday’s Grammy Awards, arguing Hollywood stars are unfairly vilifying federal agents while insulated from the consequences of illegal immigration."I think it's very ironic and frankly sad to see celebrities who live in gated communities with private security, with millions of dollars to spend protecting themselves, trying to just demonize, again, law e...
Universal Successfully Bullied Into Letting Olympian Use ‘Minions’ Music
A Spanish figure skater thought he wasn't going to be able to use the music, until the fans stepped in.
Republican 'wake-up call': Special election shocker highlights GOP turnout and midterm risks
A stunning setback for Republicans at the ballot box in a ruby red part of right-leaning Texas has some saying the defeat was a "wake-up call" for the GOP ahead of this year's midterm elections, when the party is defending its narrow congressional majorities.The double-digit shellacking, in a special state Senate election this past weekend in a Fort Worth area district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024, comes amid backlash over the Trump administration's unprecedented crackdow...
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Long Beach Catholic school was vandalized and ransacked, police say. 'Statues were smashed'
A Catholic school in Long Beach was vandalized overnight Monday, according to authorities.
Authorities 'aware' of reports of possible ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed on Tuesday it is "aware" of reports of a possible ransom note in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie."We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie," officials wrote in a statement Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff's office added it is taking all tips and leads "very seriously.""Anything that comes in, goes direc...
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons says doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19
The society cited 'insufficient evidence' that benefits outweigh risks.
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Office CMBS Delinquency Rate Spikes to Record 12.3%, Much Worse than Financial Crisis Meltdown Peak
Spike of defaults in January was triggered by two Manhattan office towers; one of them is heading to a foreclosure sale.
Cancer may trigger unexpected defense against Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say
Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer's link explored in new study: 'SHORT QUOTE'A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk.The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological changes associated with cancer may affect the progression of the most common dementia type.The findings suggest that certain cancers release a protein called cystatin-C that can travel through the bloodstream and enter the brain, an...
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Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 1: The Cosmological Clock
When I say that the universe is 13.77 billion years old, it sounds rather authoritative.
Riley Gaines brings baby daughter to latest apparel advertisement
Conservative influencer and OutKick host Riley Gaines brought her infant daughter, Margot, to make an appearance in her latest commercial. In a recent promotion for the activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics, a camera shot zooms out on Gaines to reveal her holding Margot. Voiceovers of criticism and praise of Gaines can be heard playing in the background. The commercial concludes with Gaines stating, "Only one opinion matters to me. Her's." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMa...
ChatGPT is down for many users this afternoon
If you've had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot is experiencing a partial outage for many users this afternoon. Down Detector reports of issues with the service leapt from almost nothing to more than 12,000 around 3PM ET. Down DetectorOpenAI issued a status update noting that "elevated error rates" are occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. All 13 components of ChatGPT are marked as having “degraded performance” on the OpenAI status page. "We are working on impleme...
Sam Altman Expects to Get What He Wants
He wants you to have AI whether you want it or not.
Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud
Four people, including two Venezuelan citizens, used 115 stolen identities in a $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors said the suspects stole the identities from people all across the country, including six children to obtain supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and pandemic unemployment benefits from Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio Washington and N...
Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stood in the way of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) this week, claiming that it represents "Jim Crow" segregation laws, leading many on social media to bring up his identical claim about a Georgia voting law that resulted in record Black turnout.Schumer pushed back on a Republican plan to add the SAVE Act, which would require states to obtain proof of citizenship in-person when people register to vote and remove non-citizens from voter rol...
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L.A. stopped a couple from demolishing Marilyn Monroe's home. Now, they're suing
The owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 are suing the city of L.A. and Mayor Bass for the right to demolish the famous property.
Grammy Awards viewership plummets 20% among young adults in final year on CBS
CBS’ presentation of the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night shed significant viewers compared to recent years. The politically charged event that saw several celebrities use the music award ceremony to criticize the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) averaged 14 million total viewers, an 11% drop compared to last year and a 20% decline compared to 2024. When it came to the advertiser-coveted demographic of adults age 25-54, the 68th Grammy Awards averaged five m...
Moms org backs Trump's efforts with 'aggressive' campaign against illicit Chinese vape: 'This is personal'
FIRST ON FOX: A group led by conservative moms is stepping into the fight against illegal Chinese-made vapes, inspired by the Trump administration's efforts, and announcing it will be mounting an "aggressive" 2026 campaign to educate parents on the dangers of illegal e-cigarettes. Moms for America Action, the nation’s largest conservative mothers organization, announced in a press release it will make combating illegal Chinese vapes a top priority in the 2026 election cycle, mobilizing parents a...
Chappell Roan says she's 'giggling' over Grammys outfit controversy after debuting nipple-piercing dress
Chappell Roan doesn't care what anyone thinks of her controversial Grammys outfit.The award-winning pop star shocked fans on Feb. 1 with her look after removing a sheer cape to reveal a burgundy custom Mugler gown that hung from nipple piercings."Giggling because I don't even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit," Roan wrote on Instagram along with photos of her daring outfit. "The look's actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it's really fun and silly :D...
CBS News scrambles as new contributor's Epstein email connections surface in latest DOJ files
CBS News has a Peter Attia problem. Attia, a longevity expert, was named as a CBS News contributor on Jan. 27 when editor-in-chief Bari Weiss announced the network’s newest additions. But Attia was on the job for less than a week when his name appeared more than 1,700 times when the Justice Department released the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday. Attia and Epstein exchanged several emails, including one that featured the anti-aging guru joking that female genitals were "low card...
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Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard
The US President accuses Harvard of 'heinous illegalities' without naming any laws.
The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden
The Google-pilled ChromeOS may die so that ‘Aluminum’ will live.
London police launch criminal investigation into former UK ambassador to US with alleged Epstein ties
Police in the United Kingdom announced a criminal investigation Tuesday into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released millions of court documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Ella Marriot in London said following the DOJ documents dump, the Met received "a number of reports" into alleged misconduct in public office, including a referral from the UK government."I can confirm t...
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Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman
Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.
RFK Jr unveils $100M effort to tackle addiction, homelessness and mental illness
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million federal investment Monday aimed at reducing homelessness, combating opioid addiction and improving public safety through treatment-focused recovery programs.The funding is part of President Donald Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative — which coordinates federal action on addiction, serious mental illness and street homelessness — and follows an executive order signed last week targeting crime and disorder on...
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Spain will seek to order social media platforms to put age verification methods in place
CEOs would face criminal liability if they didn’t remove hateful or illegal content.
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Red Giant Stars Can't Destroy All Gas Giants. Some Are Hardy Survivors
Astronomers haven't found many gas giants orbiting white dwarfs. But is that because they're so difficult to spot? Or is it because their survival rate is so low? New research probes the issue.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Sneakily Brought Some More ‘Star Trek Online’ Ships to TV
After 'Picard' bolstered the Starfleet of the 25th century's fleets with some video game canonization, 'Starfleet Academy' lends a helping hand to the Klingons.
Epstein emails reveal behind-the-scenes talk of firing Fed chair Powell
Buried among the roughly 3 million pages of Justice Department documents is a brief exchange revealing disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein discussing the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with then–Trump advisor Steve Bannon.The 2018 emails, bearing the subject line "Re: Trump has discussed firing Fed chief after latest interest rate hike: report," show Epstein and Bannon weighing who should exit the Trump administration next.Epstein opened the exchange by endorsing the idea of remo...
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US House of Representatives passes spending bill ending Government shutdown
Twenty-one Democrats backed the funding deal while 21 Republicans opposed it.
Judge orders man accused of spraying Ilhan Omar held before trial, possibly in solitary confinement
The man who allegedly attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., with a mysterious liquid later identified as apple cider vinegar will remain in custody until he stands trial after the judge deemed him to be a danger to the community.Anthony James Kazmierczak, 56, appeared in court on Tuesday, one week after he allegedly used a syringe to spray the congresswoman during a town hall in Minneapolis. Court-appointed defense attorney John Fossum noted that Kazmierczak was wearing a yellow jumpsuit, telling t...
Disney parks chief Josh D'Amaro replaces Bob Iger as CEO
Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive. The move comes as legacy studios stumble through a precarious time for Hollywood.
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Seif al-Islam, 53, had been seen as Gaddafi’s successor and reportedly died in northwestern Libya
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.
Apple just made Xcode better for vibe coding
Apple has just released Xcode 26.3, and it's a big step forward in terms of the company's support of coding agents. The new release expands on the AI features the company introduced with Xcode 26 at WWDC 2025 to give systems like Claude and ChatGPT more robust access to its in-house IDE. With the update, Apple says Claude and OpenAI's Codex "can search documentation, explore file structures, update project settings, and verify their work visually by capturing Xcode Previews and iterating through...
I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren't Allowed
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren’t Allowed
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
Two convicted of terrorism in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli Embassy
Two Swedes were convicted in a Danish court of terrorism and attempted murder for detonating two hand grenades near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen in October 2024.The younger of the two men, who is 18 years old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his older accomplice, aged 21, was sentenced to 14 years, according to The Associated Press, which cited Swedish news agency TT. The two men, who have not been identified, were said to be acting on behalf of a criminal gang, the AP reported.T...
The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's Killings
Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.
Check Out 10 Weird and Wonderful Finalists for the ‘Pulitzer of the New Instrument World’
The finalists for Georgia Tech’s annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition just dropped.
California parents who decapitated 2 children, forced other kids to see bodies learn sentence
A pair of California parents were sentenced Monday to multiple life sentences after decapitating their 13-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, then forcing their two younger children to look at the bodies.Maurice Jewel Taylor Sr., 39, and Natalie Sumiko Brothwell, 49, were found guilty in November of two felony counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances after fatally stabbing their 13-year-old daughter, Maliaka, and 12-year-old son, Maurice, inside the family’s Lancaster home on ...
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L.A. County supervisor calls for Casey Wasserman to resign from Olympic committee
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said controversy around LA28 head Casey Wasserman is a distraction.
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Teen stabs teacher in France, leaving the 60-year-old woman in critical condition
The student, 14, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Iran pushes for Friday nuclear talks in Oman amid rising tensions with US forces: source
Iran has requested that nuclear talks with the United States be held in Oman on Friday, a source familiar with the discussions told Fox News, as Tehran pushes for changes to the structure of renewed negotiations.The request comes as Axios reported that Iranian officials are also pressing to limit the talks to a bilateral U.S.-Iran format, excluding other Arab and regional countries — a move that could complicate U.S. diplomatic efforts in the region.The State Department has not publicly confirme...
Iran's president strikes softer tone on nuclear talks after Trump's warning that 'bad things would happen'
The Iranian president, who just days ago accused President Donald Trump of provoking unrest and trying to "tear this country apart," is now striking a softer tone regarding talks about its nuclear program, following a warning from Trump. Trump said at the White House on Monday that the U.S. is talking with Iran and that he would "like to see a deal negotiated." "And if we could work something out, that'd be great," Trump added. "And if we can't, probably bad things would happen." Masoud Pezeshk...
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Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks
Police are probing if former Govt minister leaked market-sensitive state emails.
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Explainer: French search the latest clash between social media platform X and European authorities
A round-up of the former Twitter’s worst recent troubles in Europe.
Obsidian has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, likely due to poor sales
Developer Obsidian recently announced that it currently has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, according to a report by Bloomberg. Company head Fergus Urquhart didn't give a reason as to why Obsidian won't be working on a sequel, but he did note that the performance of The Outer Worlds 2 was "disappointing" and that it needs to "think a lot about how much we put into the games, how much we spend on them and how long they take." Urquhart also said that Avowed was something of a miss for the com...
Illinois Gov Pritzker donates $5M to super PAC backing lieutenant governor's Senate campaign
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has stepped in with significant financial support for a super PAC aiding the Senate campaign of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, as she seeks to gain traction in next month’s Democratic primary for an open seat.Pritzker donated $5 million in December to Illinois Future PAC, according to a campaign finance report posted on the Federal Election Commission website.NBC News reported that contributions from Pritzker and his family members – including more than $1 m...
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Sex was consensual, Norway crown princess’ son tells rape trial
He faces 38 charges, including four alleged rapes, with up to 16 years in jail.
While the World Waits for ‘Doctor Who’ to Return, the BBC Is Selling Off Some Major Props
Items from David Tennant's Tenth Doctor all the way through Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa's final season are going on the block, with a portion of proceeds going to charity.
House sends bill ending government shutdown to Trump's desk after 21 Dems break with Jeffries
The House of Representatives passed a federal funding bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown on Tuesday, which will bring the four-day standoff to a close shortly after the legislation gets to President Donald Trump's desk.The funding bill, which passed the House 217-214, is a compromise struck between Senate Democrats and the White House that would fund roughly 97% of the federal government through the end of fiscal 2026.Trump played an integral role in hashing out the new deal an...
Anti-ICE Minneapolis agitators set up checkpoint to track federal agents
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators in Minneapolis have set up a makeshift street checkpoint to track federal agents, stopping vehicles and questioning drivers to determine whether they are ICE officers, video shows.Agitators could be seen standing in the roadway near makeshift barricades and traffic cones while they stopped or flagged down passing vehicles.In one clip, an agitator dressed in a black coat and black mask was seen approaching a stopped vehicle and directly ask...
Senator calls out ‘grassroots’ anti-ICE groups, urges DOJ investigation into ‘coordinated national operation'
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling out what he described as anti-ICE agitators "presenting" as grassroots organizations across the country Tuesday, urging a Justice Department investigation into what he said reporting suggests is actually a "coordinated national operation."Hawley called for the investigation in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi obtained by Fox News Digital, saying there is evidence that the agitators are "substantially financed and professionally organized by...
Ohio dentist and wife shot 16 times in Columbus home, autopsies reveal
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENTNewly released autopsy reports show that an Ohio dentist and his wife died within minutes after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds inside their Columbus residence, according to recently released autopsy results.Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were found dead on Dec. 30, at their home while their two young children were inside the residence.Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, was arrested and charged with murder in their deaths.Autopsy reports from the Franklin Co...
Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land
An American Airlines flight reported seeing a strange blue light while it was preparing to land last week — prompting an investigation.The incident occurred early in the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, as the plane was approaching Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. The flight had departed from Charleston, South Carolina, according to American Airlines in a statement it shared with Fox News Digital.HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT FAVORED BY CELEBRITIES COULD BE SITE OF NEXT PLA...
Upgrade Your Roku Before the Big Game
Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of football’s big game.
White progressives criticizing Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid need to 'sit their a-- down,' says liberal host
Liberal commentator and podcaster Roland Martin said that White progressives criticizing Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and her Senate bid against fellow Democrat James Talarico, "need to sit their a-- down."During Tuesday’s episode of "At Our Table with Jamie Harrison," Harrison asked Martin who should receive the show’s "Sit Your A-- Down" award this week — an honor reserved for someone the guest believes "is wrong" and needs to "get themselves back together.""The ‘sit your a-- down’ people a...
Journalist attacked during Minneapolis blockade says anti-ICE agitators tried to ‘deter' the truth
Journalist Jorge Ventura spoke out Monday after reporting on an anti-ICE blockade on a Minneapolis street that he said turned violent when agitators confronted him, attempted to seize his phone and assaulted him, leaving his hand bleeding."They do this, Laura, because they want to deter journalists like myself who actually show the truth of what's going on on the ground," Ventura told "The Ingraham Angle.""And we will not be deterred at the Daily Caller News Foundation," he said.DEPUTY AG DETAIL...
NFL confirms no ICE operations planned at Super Bowl LX
The NFL ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday about potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations taking place at the Super Bowl in California this weekend.The NFL’s chief of security, Cathy Lanier, spoke at a news conference ahead of the big showdown between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks to confirm that federal agents will not be carrying out immigration enforcement operations at Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on S...
Report urges Canadians to focus on health basics as 80% of premature heart disease and stroke preventable
More than six million people across Canada are living with heart disease or stroke, according to a new report with tips on what individuals can do to cut their risk.
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Footage in Police Shooting of Queens Man to Be Released Amid Criticism
Critics have questioned why officers were called to respond to an apparent mental health crisis. The shooting has increased pressure on Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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US warship shoots down Iranian drone, thwarts bid to seize tanker
The drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.
Florida GOP candidate launches Tinder account to campaign to young female voters
A Republican candidate for governor in Florida announced on Monday that he launched a Tinder account so that he can campaign to young female voters in the Sunshine State.James Fishback, a 31-year-old investment firm CEO, shared his latest campaign move on X."I’ve joined @Tinder to meet young female voters where they are, and share my plan to make it easier for them to get married, buy a home, and raise a family," he wrote.He added a screenshot of the profile that showed: "My hottest take is … Fl...
Katie Uhlaender reacts to court's ruling on Olympic bid, fires back at Canada's coach
Olympic hopeful Katie Uhlaender reacted to the ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after she made a case to join Team USA for the Milan Cortina Winter Games.The CAS said it had no jurisdiction to consider her case against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS) coach Joe Cecchini and the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) over the results of the IBSF North American Cup Race and Skeleton qualification for a spot in the Winter Olympics.Uhlaender appeared on Fox News Channel’s "A...
149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak
It has been a rough start to the year for password security. A massive database containing 149 million stolen logins and passwords was found publicly exposed online. The data included credentials tied to an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, along with millions more from popular services. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who discovered the database, confirmed it was not password-protected or encrypted. Anyone who found it could have accessed the data. Here is what we know so far and w...
CDC Refuses to Take Blame for Measles Spiraling out of Control
In a WSJ editorial this week, CDC principal deputy director Ralph Abraham tried to push back against criticism.
Patriots' Drake Maye offers refreshing take on marriage ahead of Super Bowl LX
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye touched on his marriage during Super Bowl LX opening night on Monday.Maye, the 23-year-old Patriots star who has been married to his wife Ann Michael since June, said he would advise all of his teammates to get married at some point in their lives.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"My teammates have a right to do whatever they choose," he said. "I definitely would advise them to eventually get married. It’s one of the best things in lif...
Temple University student who 'assisted Don Lemon' charged in federal church-storming case
A student at Philadelphia’s Temple University has surrendered on federal charges tied to a Minnesota anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church that also involved journalist Don Lemon and others.The Temple News reported that Jerome Richardson, a senior majoring in political science set to graduate in May, "helped Lemon with ‘logistics and local contacts’ and appeared in a video before his arrest saying he supported the protest as a matter of conscience and faith." Richardson surrendered to federal a...
FLASHBACK: 2024’s immigration ground zero in spotlight again as judge's 11th hour ruling sparks outrage
Roughly 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio, were on the verge of being deported Tuesday as their Temporary Protective Status (TPS) was set to expire. A federal judge has now temporarily blocked the expiration, setting up a legal showdown with the Trump administration and thrusting the small city — which became the epicenter of the immigration debate during the Biden administration — once again into the national spotlight. The Department of Homeland Security officially terminated Haiti’s...
Fox News delivers best January ever on YouTube, leading all news brands with massive growth
Fox News Media delivered its best January ever on YouTube, leading all news brands and broadcast networks, according to social media analytics firm Emplifi.Fox News increased its YouTube viewership by 14% year-over-year and 60% compared to December, delivering 466 million video views in January.The network led MS NOW, which had 339 million views, CNN, which had 237 million views, ABC News, with 124 million views, NBC News, with 118 million views, and CBS News, which had 56 million views. Fox New...
Texas Dem Senate candidate's 'mediocre' comment rocks race
A Texas Democrat running for Senate is facing backlash over his comments about his former opponent.Morgan Thompson, a political influencer who posts on TikTok under the username @morga_tt, claimed that state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, referred to former Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, as a "mediocre Black man." Thompson, who is Black, said the remark was made after a Jan. 12 town hall in Plano Texas. Talarico, who is now facing off against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, allegedly told Thompson that he...
It’s Monster on Monster on Monster in the New ‘Monarch’ Season 2 Trailer
'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' introduces a terrifying new Titan to share the screen with our old pals King Kong and Godzilla when it returns February 27.
‘As an American Muslim, I felt compelled’: PA Democrat slams antisemitic rally glorifying Hamas
A top Pennsylvania Democrat unloaded on antisemitic protesters who flooded Philadelphia's iconic Rittenhouse Square over the weekend, saying that as an American Muslim he felt compelled to speak out.A group calling themselves the Philly Palestine Coalition amassed in the leafy square, spreading slogans like "Abu Obeida Lives" — in reference to the deceased Hamas spokesman — and a speaker declared that "martyrdom is a commitment [and] a principle," while others called for "intifada," according to...
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Pregnant woman, unborn child killed when she's hit by car while riding bike in Playa del Rey
The woman was 7 months pregnant with the family's third child, a girl, who died in a neonatal intensive care unit.
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Pregnant woman, unborn child killed by car while riding bicycle with family in Playa del Rey
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Former transgender clinic insider calls $2M gender surgery verdict 'tip of the iceberg'
A former transgender teen has won a landmark medical malpractice lawsuit over surgery performed when she was a minor.Jamie Reed, a former caseworker at the Washington University Transgender Center, said the $2 million verdict validates warnings she has made for years about doctors pushing minors toward irreversible surgeries."She deserves justice for this," Reed said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends.""She really is the tip of the iceberg on how this industry has been treating these young people and the...
