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After a Super Bowl sex trafficking crackdown, NorCal authorities gear up for the World Cup
Santa Clara County law enforcement is preparing to combat sex trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A Super Bowl crackdown netted dozens of traffickers and victims.
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Donald Trump: Barack Obama should not have said aliens are real, that’s classified
Obama later said he saw no evidence of contact during his presidency.
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California restaurant's service fee sparks anger, threats as it highlights tipping's racist past
Burdell, an upscale restaurant serving nostalgic soul food, is the latest to be caught in contentious online debates about the U.S. tip culture.
Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare
A single bullet discovered in an overhead bin on a United Airlines Boeing 737 at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) caused a significant security delay.The incident occurred Feb. 17 on a flight bound for Miami. The plane was declared a crime scene, and was searched and cleared by authorities before departing after a nearly three-hour delay."On Tuesday, United Flight 1511 underwent a security sweep after a bullet was discovered in an overhead bin prior to the flight’s departure," United A...
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Thai police disguise themselves in dragon costumes to arrest thief
Police say the stolen artefacts were worth about 2m baht, or $107,000.
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Why Irvine police are sounding the alarm on 'senior assassin,' a popular high school tradition
The game "senior assassin," in which high school students shoot one another with water guns, can be risky if the water guns look real, police said.
'America's Next Top Model' contestants lobby California for better reality TV protection after new docuseries
Former "America's Next Top Model" contestants are lobbying the California government for better protections for reality TV contestants after the release of a controversial documentary on the long-running series.Former "ANTM" finalist Jeana Turner posted a video to her Instagram account revealing that she, Brittany Hatch, Sarah VonderHaar, Giselle Samson and Sarah Hartshorne met with members of the California state legislature to lobby for stronger protections for reality TV contestants like them...
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Report Blames NASA and Boeing for Botched Starliner Flight Test
Nearly two years after Boeing’s botched Starliner mission to the International Space Station, NASA put the mishap in the same category as the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters and said the spacecraft wouldn’t carry another crew until dozens of corrective actions are taken.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces fall referendum on immigration, constitutional questions
Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution.
Documents show Epstein received pitch for properties housing Pentagon, FBI tenants after 2008 conviction
A 2016 email exchange reveals Jeffrey Epstein received a high-dollar real estate proposal involving buildings leased by the Pentagon, with the broader portfolio featuring federal tenants including the FBI and U.S. courthouses, placing the disgraced financier in discussions tied to key pillars of the government.The proposal came years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution of minors in June 2008, serving 18 months in jail and becoming a convicted sex offender.Records show David S...
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Mothers, adventurers, sisters: What we know about the victims of the Sierra avalanche disaster
Many of the women who were caught in the deadly avalanche Tuesday north of Lake Tahoe were among a close group of friends who loved to spend time in the mountains.
Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says
Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's disease, Canada's Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation.
Buttigieg, Newsom, AOC top three in new 2028 poll in key presidential primary state
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tops the list of potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in a new poll conducted in New Hampshire, which has traditionally held the first primary in the race for the White House for over a century.Twenty percent of Democratic primary voters in New Hampshire said they would vote for Buttigieg if the 2028 presidential nomination contest was held today. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New Y...
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MAGA aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire
Regina Santos-Aviles died in September after setting herself alight.
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Maga aide had ‘affair’ with boss then set herself on fire
Regina Santos-Aviles died in September after setting herself alight.
Former NFL QB Brian Hoyer says brother left widowed with four daughters after sudden death
Former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer and his family are mourning a loved one who died "suddenly and unexpectedly."In a social media post, Hoyer revealed his sister-in-law, Carissa, died last Friday. She was 36. Details about Carissa's death were not immediately made public."It is with a heavy heart that I write this," Hoyer captioned an Instagram post. Carissa is survived by Brian's brother, Brett Hoyer, and their four young daughters."In an instant, he became a widowed father to four daughters un...
Iran covertly repositions strike drones amid Russia drills in Strait of Hormuz, expert says
Iran repositioned strike drones and other military assets under the cover of joint drills with Russia in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, a defense expert claimed.In what he described as a "calculated escalation" amid rising tensions with the U.S., Cameron Chell said Iran’s latest move also followed reports of sightings of U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones with precision strike capabilities in the region."The Russian drills would cover for the Iranian forces to move their drones into strike position," Chell...
A $10K Bounty Awaits Anyone Who Can Hack Ring Cameras to Stop Sharing Data With Amazon
The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware.
College student dies in tragic ski accident at Wisconsin resort, marking second death within a month
A 20-year-old college student died in an apparent ski accident in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, earlier this month, the second fatal incident reported at the resort in a matter of weeks.Alexandra "Ally" Blattner reportedly crashed into a tree at Granite Peak Ski Resort Feb. 5, according to local outlet The Wausonian. She was found dead with a broken neck, the Marathon County Sheriff's Office told WLUK.Blattner, a Neenah resident and sophomore at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, died "in an instan...
Red-state auditor's report flags Democratic gov's 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures
Kentucky’s Republican auditor Allison Ball spoke to Fox News Digital this week about a report she put out flagging concerns about lavish spending in the state's executive branch headed up by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who is widely believed to have presidential ambitions down the road.Ball issued a report earlier this month outlining spending by the executive branch in fiscal year 2025 entered into the state’s system and flagging issues she believes demonstrate extravagant spending of tax dol...
Red state auditor's report flags Democratic governor's 'concerning' spending on 'luxury' expenditures
Kentucky’s Republican auditor Allison Ball spoke to Fox News Digital this week about a report she put out flagging concerns about lavish spending in the state's executive branch headed up by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who is widely believed to have presidential ambitions down the road.Ball issued a report earlier this month outlining spending by the executive branch in fiscal year 2025 entered into the state’s system and flagging issues she believes demonstrate extravagant spending of tax dol...
New Research Shows AI Agents Are Running Wild Online, With Few Guardrails in Place
And this research was conducted before OpenClaw unleashed a monster.
Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit keynote address amid Epstein files scrutiny
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates pulled out of a keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after weeks of scrutiny over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Hours before Gates was scheduled to speak on Thursday, Gates' organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, released a statement informing the India AI Impact Summit that he would be pulling his address."After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit’s key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be d...
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Bard College Opens Review of Its President’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The move comes after a trove of documents released by the Justice Department showed Leon Botstein had a relationship that was closer than previously known with the convicted sex offender.
Trump's NIH director isn't the only one wearing multiple hats during the president's second term
The Trump administration has repeatedly assigned additional job roles to Cabinet members and other officials and one of his top health officials is the latest to begin pulling double-duty for the president. On Wednesday, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya became the latest Trump official assigned an additional role. The NIH chief and staunch COVID contrarian will temporarily run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until a new permanent director is appo...
Trump's NIH director isn't the only official wearing multiple hats during the president's second term
The Trump administration has repeatedly assigned additional job roles to Cabinet members and other officials, and one of his top health officials is the latest to begin pulling double duty for the president. On Wednesday, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya became the latest Trump official assigned an additional role. The NIH chief and staunch COVID contrarian will temporarily run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) until a new permanent director is app...
Hilary Knight makes Olympic history with dramatic game-tying goal that sparked Team USA gold
Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight’s massive third-period goal that sent the gold medal game against Canada to overtime had historic implications Thursday night in Milan.Knight became the greatest women’s hockey scorer in Olympic history when she tipped home Julia Edwards’ shot at the blue line with just 2:04 left on the clock while the U.S. had an empty net, to tie the gold medal game at one goal apiece. Finally, Team USA was able to erase the shutout against Canada, and it ultimatel...
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Caltech astrophysicist fatally shot on porch in Antelope Valley; suspect charged with murder
An accomplished CalTech astrophysicist with more than four decades of research contributions in galactic astronomy and the study of distant planets was fatally shot in the Antelope Valley.
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Caltech astrophysicist fatally shot on porch of his rural SoCal home, where he studied the stars
An accomplished CalTech astrophysicist with more than four decades of research contributions in galactic astronomy and the study of distant planets was fatally shot in the Antelope Valley.
CBS News chief Bari Weiss backs out of UCLA lecture due to security concerns
CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pulled out of a speaking engagement at UCLA due to security concerns."We always follow our security team’s guidance. This situation is no different," a CBS News spokesperson told Fox News Digital.Weiss was slated to speak at the annual Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations. The lecture honors the memory of slain Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl, who was kidnapped and beheaded by Pakistani jihadist terrorists in 2002....
Repeat offender labeled 'danger to the community' walks free after Biden autopen clemency
A repeat offender once described by federal prosecutors as a "danger to the community" was set to be released Thursday after receiving a sentence commutation signed with an autopen in the final days of former President Joe Biden’s administration.Oscar Freemond Fowler III had been serving a 12-year, six-month federal sentence after pleading guilty in 2024 to being a felon in possession of a gun and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Federal prosecutors urged the court to impose at leas...
Texas judge declares yogurt shop murder suspects innocent after 34 years
A Texas judge formally declared four men innocent Thursday in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders, closing a decades-long legal nightmare that nearly sent one to execution and left families branded as killers for years.District Judge Dayna Blazey delivered the ruling before a packed courtroom, closing a dark chapter for the men, their families and a city long haunted by the brutality of the crime."You are innocent," Blazey said.She called the order "an obligation to the rule of law and the oblig...
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UK police hold ex-Prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe
King Charles III vowed 'the law must take its course' in a rare personal statement.
Ben Sasse opens up about faith, terminal cancer diagnosis in emotional interview
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska spoke candidly about his faith and confronting death during an emotional interview published Wednesday. "Once we got diagnosed, we knew that the probability of a relatively near-term death is pretty high," Sasse said during a nearly hour-long conversation with Michael Horton and Dan Bryant, a former assistant attorney general at the U.S. Department of Justice, published on Sola Media’s YouTube page. "And so, A, to live as Christ, to die is gain," Sasse said...
New Democrats vying for party's top job square off in final leadership debate
Five NDP leadership candidates are set to take the stage in what will be the final debate before members decide who will land the party's top job.
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The secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
The former duke was held in a standard custody cell and risk assessed.
Apple inks deal for IMAX screenings of live Formula 1 races
Formula 1 has been receiving star treatment from Apple for awhile, and now the racing series will literally be getting even bigger. Apple is partnering with IMAX to show five races from the 2026 season. The Miami Grand Prix on May 3, the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, the British Grand Prix on July 5, the Italian Grand Prix on September 6 and the United States Grand Prix on October 25 will be aired live at select IMAX theaters in the US. Apple landed a five-year deal for the US broadcast rights to...
Youth advocates call on Ottawa to listen to them before tabling new online harms bill
Youth advocates are calling on the federal government to treat online safety as a human-rights issue, saying current systems are "not supporting them."
Meta's metaverse is going mobile-first
Meta is formally sectioning off Horizon Worlds, the closest thing it has to a metaverse, from its Quest VR platform, according to a new blog post from Samantha Ryan, Meta's VP of Content, Reality Labs. While the decision runs counter to Meta's original plan to own an immersive virtual world that could serve as the future home for all online interaction, it fits with the recent cuts it made to its costly Reality Labs division, and Mark Zuckerberg's public commitment to focus the company on AI har...
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants, vacates ruling on mass detention
A U.S. federal judge has thrown out an administrative board's decision endorsing the Trump administration's policy of subjecting thousands of people arrested during its immigration crackdown to mandatory detention.
Cambodian PM says Thai forces occupying disputed land despite Trump-brokered ceasefire
FIRST ON FOX: Last year when President Donald Trump helped broker a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, he took a victory lap."Who else could say, 'I'm going to make a phone call and stop a war between two very powerful countries, Thailand and Cambodia?'" he said.Now, that agreement appears under strain, as Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet told Fox News Digital that Thai forces have pushed into long-held Cambodian territory beyond the line of dispute. Thai soldiers have sealed o...
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How world media reacted to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
The former prince's arrest had headline writers reaching for the superlatives.
An FBI ‘Asset’ Helped Run a Dark Web Site That Sold Fentanyl-Laced Drugs for Years
A staffer of the Incognito dark web market was secretly controlled by the FBI—and still allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed death.
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Ex-Police Commissioner’s Lawsuit Against New York City Is Dismissed
Thomas G. Donlon had claimed he was fired for exposing corruption within the Police Department and City Hall. He briefly served as interim commissioner under Mayor Eric Adams in 2024.
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No Supernova Needed. This Star Collapsed Directly Into A Black Hole
Theory says that, under the right conditions, massive stars can collapse directly into black holes without exploding as supernovae. But observational evidence of the phenomenon has been hard to get. Now astronomers have found some sequestered in archival data.
Watch Phil Lord and Chris Miller Get Shaken About for ‘Project Hail Mary’
The directors break down all 12 formats the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie will be released in, including 4DX.
'Big Bang Theory' actor secretly pays medical bills for struggling families
Kunal Nayyar lives in a constant state of gratitude.The "Big Bang Theory" actor – who portrayed Raj Koothrappali throughout the sitcom's 12-season run – revealed a favorite pastime as he reflected on his own financial freedom."Money … has given me greater freedom and the greatest gift is the ability to give back, to change people’s lives," he said in a December interview with "The i Paper."KATEY SAGAL'S SON, ‘TELL ME LIES’ STAR JACKSON WHITE, PRAISES MOM FOR ‘GETTING HER S--- TOGETHER’In additio...
Massie faces backlash over Epstein demand, critics suggest he should 'seriously reconsider' Congress
President Donald Trump's top House GOP critic admitted in a recent interview that he once offered Republican leaders his vote in exchange for a public expression of gratitude for his role in forcing the disclosure of the federal government's Jeffrey Epstein files.It's a move that has drawn backlash from at least one of his fellow House Republicans and others in the right-wing sphere."Anyone who uses the victims of Epstein’s horrific sexual abuse to advance a political agenda or chase public reco...
Pastor speaks out on harrowing church invasion that sent congregants fleeing in terror
The lead pastor of a Minnesota church is recounting the chilling moment anti-ICE activists stormed a Sunday service, describing the harrowing invasion as an act of "malevolent darkness" meant to terrorize families.In January, a group of protesters interrupted a worship service at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, over claims the church was affiliated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.Cities Church Lead Pastor Jonathan Parnell described the protest as an "ambush" and said agita...
Senate hopeful with deep Dem ties has paid family over $350K from his campaign coffers
FIRST ON FOX: Dan Osborn, a Nebraska "independent" Senate hopeful with deep ties to Democrats, has faced criticism for funneling a significant amount of campaign funds to his family members, including almost $250,000 to his wife and her political consulting firm. Across both his failed bid in 2024 and his current bid in the 2026 cycle, Osborn, his wife, daughter and sister-in-law have raked in north of $370,000, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings reviewed by Fox News Digital....
Nancy Guthrie case: Ring's 'Neighbors' app becomes tool in search for missing 84-year-old, expert says
A cybersecurity expert said that the Ring ‘Neighbors’ app could be a valuable tool for investigators as they continue searching for missing Nancy Guthrie.Someone living in Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood told Fox News she received an alert from her Ring Neighbors app on February 11 that went to a post stating that investigators were requesting video surveillance footage from two separate timeframes, which include January 11 between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, as well as January 31 between 9:30 p.m. and...
Trump says Iran has 15 days to reach a deal or face 'unfortunate' outcome
Iran has a short window to agree to a deal with the U.S., President Donald Trump said Thursday, before warning that the situation could soon shift if negotiations fail.The talks focus largely on curbing Tehran’s advancing nuclear program, which U.S. officials say has moved closer to weapons-grade enrichment.The U.S. and Israel also want Iran to give up its long-range ballistic missiles, stop supporting groups around the Middle East and stop using force against protesters inside Iran."We’re going...
Virginia school suspends numerous students after anti-ICE walkout, organizers plan county-wide protest
More than 300 Virginia students have been suspended after staging a student-led anti-ICE walkout that spilled off campus and drew a police response Friday morning.Prince William County Public Schools confirmed to Fox News Digital 303 students have been suspended, as of Thursday afternoon.During the student-led walkout at Woodbridge High School, principal Heather Abney said students left the building to "express their views on an issue that is important to them." In a letter to parents, Abney exp...
Virginia school suspends numerous students after anti-ICE walkout; organizers plan countywide protest
More than 300 Virginia students were suspended after staging a student-led anti-ICE walkout that spilled off campus and drew a police response Friday morning.Prince William County Public Schools confirmed to Fox News Digital 303 students had been suspended as of Thursday afternoon.During the student-led walkout at Woodbridge High School, Principal Heather Abney said students left the building to "express their views on an issue that is important to them." In a letter to parents, Abney explained ...
American-born Team China skier Eileen Gu suffers brutal fall during Olympics
Olympic skiing star Eileen Gu suffered a gnarly fall during the women's halfpipe qualifier on Thursday. Gu's fall came on her first run when she clipped the lip of the halfpipe on the third trick, knocking her left ski off and sending her skittering to the bottom of the course.That set up a pressure-packed second attempt that she had to complete cleanly to stay in contention.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGu didn’t go conservative and laid down a run full of risky tricks, incl...
US ski jumper Ben Loomis avoids Olympic mishap after being struck by leaf blower on mountain
United States ski jumper Ben Loomis luckily avoided what could’ve been a disaster at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Thursday after being struck by a leaf blower on his attempted jump. Loomis was a part of the Nordic combined team sprint on Thursday, where he was going down the track to attempt his big jump when he was struck by one of the leaf blowers on the side of the track. Workers at the Olympics are stationed alongside the track to blow off excess snow, ensuring that the participants have ...
Christian teacher shot in Ohio home as husband calls 911, police deny arrest rumors: report
The husband of a Christian teacher who was shot and killed in her home while her children were asleep made the 911 call alerting authorities.According to police dispatch logs, obtained by News Center 7, authorities responded to reports of a burglary at Ashley and Caleb Flynn's Tipp City, Ohio home in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 16."Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open," the dispatcher said. "There was apparently a...
Christian teacher shot in Ohio home as husband calls 911; police deny arrest rumors: report
The husband of a Christian teacher who was shot and killed in her home while her children were asleep made the 911 call alerting authorities.According to police dispatch logs obtained by News Center 7, authorities responded to reports of a burglary at Ashley and Caleb Flynn's Tipp City, Ohio, home in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 16."Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open," the dispatcher said. "There was apparently a ...
Christian mom, teacher shot in Ohio home as newly released 911 log sheds light on frantic response: report
The husband of a Christian teacher who was shot and killed in her home while her children were asleep made the 911 call alerting authorities.According to police dispatch logs obtained by News Center 7, authorities responded to reports of a burglary at Ashley and Caleb Flynn's Tipp City, Ohio, home in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 16."Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open," the dispatcher said. "There was apparently a ...
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Investigators hope to catch signals from Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker
Detectives are trying to track the 84-year-old's pacemaker signals from the air.
Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company. The move comes after an investigation conducted by The New York Times uncovered the company’s revealed policies allowing drivers to continue working despite having previous criminal convictions, including violent felonies. Uber previously banned drivers convicted of murder, terrorism, sexual a...
Bears inch closer to Indiana after key state House committee clears stadium measure
The latest chapter in the Chicago Bears stadium saga unfolded this week as an Indiana House panel unanimously approved legislation that lays out a financing framework for a potential NFL facility.Senate Bill 27 cleared the House Ways and Means Committee and now heads to the full House for a vote. The House would need to pass the bill before the legislature adjourns at the end of February.The bill would establish the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, granting the new agency power to oversee la...
Stolen ambulance allegedly driven into Idaho DHS office building in attempted arson attack
State and federal authorities are investigating after a suspect allegedly stole an ambulance, loaded up staged gas cans and plowed the emergency vehicle into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office in Idaho — in what investigators believe was an attempted arson attack.Just after 11 p.m. Wednesday, an ambulance was stolen from a bay at St. Luke's West hospital. The suspect, who has not yet been identified, drove the ambulance through the parking lot and retrieved gas cans that were staged ...
New NASA Chief Blames Prior Leadership for Botched Starliner Mission
Jared Isaacman said the goal of maintaining multiple means of ISS access influenced decision-making when mission and crew safety should have been the top priority.
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Ousted South Korean president escapes death penalty, is sentenced to life in prison
The life term makes Yoon the first ex-leader jailed for insurrection.
Alysa Liu breaks Team USA's 24-year Olympic gold medal drought in women's figure skating
Team USA women's figure skater Alysa Liu won gold in the women's free skate final Thursday, ending a 20-year medal drought for American women in the event and a 24-year drought for gold. The last American woman to win a singles figure skating medal at the Olympics was Sasha Cohen at the 2006 Turin Games. And the last American woman to win a gold medal in singles figure skating was Sarah Hughes, who pulled off that accomplishment in 2002 when the Winter Games were held in Salt Lake City.She lande...
Trump Claims Obama Leaked Classified Intel When He Said Aliens Are Real
Lara Trump recently claimed the president already has a speech prepared on UFOs.
Vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways.The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of alcohol between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Licensed venues such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs would remain exempt.POPULAR EUROPEAN CITY BANS LATE-NIGHT BAR CRAWLS IN ATTEMPT TO CURB DRUNK TOURISTSEconomy Minister Ante Šušnjar announced the plan Wednesday, which would amend the country's Trade Act."This is primarily fo...
UK blocks Trump from using RAF air bases for potential Iran attack: report
The United Kingdom is blocking the Trump administration from using its military air bases for a possible attack on Iran over concerns that a strike could violate international law. A report by The Times said the U.S. was drawing up a report to use Royal Air Force base Fairford in England, which is home to America’s fleet of heavy bombers in Europe.President Donald Trump reportedly spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday about the plans. U.K. officials were reportedly worried th...
What we know about the U.S. military buildup near Iran
The U.S. has deployed dozens of military aircraft and other assets to bases in and near the Middle East, with President Donald Trump suggesting Thursday strikes against Iran could begin “within 10 days” if a deal is not reached about its nuclear program.
Absolute Green Arrow Is a Horror-Fueled Billionaire Killer
DC's Absolute Universe expands with series following Green Arrow and Catwoman, plus the first-ever Absolute Universe event miniseries.
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Mystery surrounds Sarah Ferguson’s whereabouts following ex-husband Andrew’s arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ex-wife is believed to be in the United Arab Emirates.
The Era of the $20,000 New Car Is Over
This is the first year no automaker is selling a new car for under $20,000 in the United States.
2 illegal alien 'perverts' allegedly sodomized, beat, ripped fingernails off male victim in NC home invasion
EXCLUSIVE: The two men arrested in an atrocious North Carolina home invasion last week have been identified as criminal illegal aliens from Mexico who allegedly terrorized a male victim by sodomizing and beating him and ripping out his fingernails, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News Digital on Thursday.The overnight ambush, which Pitt County authorities said involved at least three male suspects, occurred in a quiet Greenville suburb last Wednesday. "Two heinous criminals br...
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Sydney homicide detectives seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-league star remains in coma
Utai was critically injured after a gang-related drive-by shooting earlier this week.
Trump calls Obama's alien comments a 'big mistake' after alleging classified information podcast revelation
President Donald Trump said aboard Air Force One that former President Barack Obama revealed classified information by suggesting aliens are real, calling the remarks a "big mistake" and accusing Obama of disclosing secrets about possible non-human visitors to Earth.Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked Trump about Obama’s claim during a gaggle aboard Air Force One, pressing the current sitting president on whether he has seen evidence of non-human visitors on Earth."He gave class...
12 retirement gifts they'll actually use
Skip the engraved paperweight and choose something practical to mark their retirement. From hobby-sparking gear like birding or pickleball to upgraded travel essentials and premium tool sets, these gifts help them make the most of their next chapter.Put retirement to work with this DeWalt tool set, built for the DIY-loving retiree. The kit includes a hammer drill, impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, oscillating multi-tool, cut-off tool and sander. Each tool runs cordless and comes wi...
Cornyn warns Paxton would be 'kiss of death' for GOP as bloody primary race ramps up
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, had a stark warning for Texans as he fights to keep his job in the Senate, saying a vote for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could mean a Democrat wins the Lone Star State seat for the first time in three decades."Ken Paxton will be the kiss of death for Republicans on the ticket in November of 2026," Cornyn said.Cornyn made his comments as he crisscrossed the state in a mad dash to shore up support as early voting began in Texas earlier this week. He’s deadlocked in...
'The View' panel erupts as guest defends Trump against racism claims
The co-hosts of "The View" erupted on Thursday after conservative guest host Savannah Chrisley defended President Donald Trump against those who call him a racist, including co-host Sunny Hostin.The co-hosts discussed Trump's celebration of Black History Month at the White House."I think, you know, when it comes to the event that happened yesterday, what's so hard for me to witness is people stating that the president is a racist, because I've seen him firsthand. He saved one of my best friends'...
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Fourth measles case confirmed in L.A. County; person visited LAX, restaurants while infectious
The L.A. County Department of Public Health has confirmed its fourth measles case of the year. The infected individual flew into LAX and visited a few San Gabriel Valley fast food restaurants.
Bitcoin’s Price Crash Hasn’t Stopped One Company From Adding to Its $47 Billion Crypto Stash
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Man Convicted of Murder in Fatal Beatings of 4 Homeless Men
Randy Rodriguez Santos attacked five homeless men in New York City in 2019, killing four of them in a span of minutes.
Banner with Trump's image displayed outside Justice Dept. headquarters
A large banner featuring Donald Trump's face was hung on the exterior of the U.S. Justice Department headquarters on Thursday in an apparent display of the Republican president's efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency that once investigated him.
Slay the Spire 2 will enter early access on March 5
Slay the Spire 2 will launch in early access next month. This sequel to the hugely popular 2019 roguelike deckbuilder hits early access on Steam beginning March 5, 2026. Along with releasing the teaser trailer above, developer Mega Crit shared some details about its goals for this phase ahead of the game's official release."Slay the Spire requires a lot of player feedback so we can balance content, add quality of life features, and make sure the game runs without issues," the developers explaine...
USA women's hockey team brings Olympic gold back home in OT thriller over Canada
The women's hockey gold medal is coming back to the United States.The Americans came back from a late deficit to win a 2-1 thriller in overtime over their archnemesis in Canada.The Americans started the second period on a power play from a penalty at the end of the first, but it was Canada who scored shorthanded for the first goal of the game. It was the first goal the Americans allowed in the knockout stage, ending a stretch of three hours, 52 minutes and seven seconds of shutout hockey.CLICK H...
CBS News leadership 'blindsided' by Anderson Cooper's exit: report
Anderson Cooper's exit from "60 Minutes" reportedly left CBS News leadership "blindsided."Puck News reported Wednesday that CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and the network's top brass expected Cooper to renew his contract and remain on board as a "60 Minutes" correspondent, who first joined nearly 20 years ago.According to the report, Cooper was making "$2 million" a year at CBS in addition to the $17-$18 million he reportedly makes annually at CNN.ANDERSON COOPER EXITS '60 MINUTES' AS CORRE...
Rick Scott says Prince Andrew 'absolutely' must face US trial in Epstein case if American laws were broken
A top Senate Republican demanded that if former Prince Andrew is found to have broken American laws with respect to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, he should stand trial in the U.S."If he’s violated American law, absolutely," Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital.Scott’s comments came after the news that the former prince, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is linked to the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in the United Kingdom Thurs...
Make Time (Travel) to See ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’
The new pop culture comedy starring Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol is now in theaters.
Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change
As U.S. forces surge into the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, the military posture is drawing comparisons to the 2003 Iraq War buildup. But military experts and former officials say that while the scale of visible force may look similar, the design and intent are fundamentally different.In early 2003, the United States assembled more than 300,000 U.S. personnel in the region, backed by roughly 1,800 coalition aircraft and multiple Army and Marine divisions staged in Kuwait and Sa...
Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures
Hundreds of geese have reportedly died in New Jersey, and bird flu is suspected to be the culprit.More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds — almost all of them Canadian geese — were reported between Feb. 14 and Feb. 16 across seven counties, according to New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).Although tests are still pending, officials say the deaths were likely caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu, which is a respiratory disease o...
Donald Trump Jr.’s Private DC Club Has Mysterious Ties to an Ex-Cop With a Controversial Past
The Executive Branch has a reported membership list that includes Trumpworld elites like David Sacks. A WIRED review of corporate filings reveals an under-the-radar player: a notorious former DC police officer.
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Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shakes the royal family
It's a new low for a former prince to be treated like a common criminal.
Under oath, Meta's Zuckerberg showed why Big Tech can't police itself
Wednesday was a historic day as Mark Zuckerberg took the stand and faced a jury under oath to answer allegations that Meta knowingly designed and promoted products that hooked young users — including children — despite internal warnings about the risks, marking the first time he has testified before a jury in such a case.While Zuckerberg’s testimony was often characterized by sidestepping and dodging questions — to the point that the judge instructed him to answer directly — he can’t deflect his...
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SoCal company accused of starting 680-acre wildfire pays $2.5 million
A business owner was operating an excavator on Aug. 25, 2021, to assess the viability of developing a commercial property in Fontana when the steel treads of the excavator ignited dry vegetation in a rocky area, sparking what would become the South fire.
West Virginia sues Apple, accuses tech giant of letting iCloud become hub for child sexual abuse material
West Virginia brought a lawsuit against Apple on Thursday over allegations the big tech giant lets predators easily hide child sexual abuse material in its iCloud storage, marking the first time a state has sued the company over the issue.Attorney General JB McCuskey, who is leading the lawsuit, told Fox News Digital in an interview that Apple is an "outlier in the marketplace" when it comes to cloud-based storage and that the company has long refused to run adequate filters through its storage,...
Federal judge strikes down large parts of Trump mass detention policies for migrants
A federal judge in California on Thursday tossed out a lower court ruling that supported broad detention powers of migrants by the Trump administration.Judge Sunshine Sykes, a Biden bench appointee, said the government’s claim it was taking the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal immigrants for deportation was "inaccurate.""'Worst of the worst’ is an inaccurate description of most of those affected by DHS and ICE’s operations," Sykes wrote. "Perhaps in utilizing this extreme language DHS seeks...
What’s the Difference Between Tesla’s Cybercab and Robotaxi?
Elon Musk kicked off the confusion back in 2024.
Former NYPD chief calls police cuts 'recipe for disaster' as Mamdani threatens tax hikes
Former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief John Chell blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for walking back the planned hiring of 5,000 more police officers amid a city budget shortfall of billions of dollars, calling it a "recipe for disaster."Mamdani's predecessor, Mayor Eric Adams, proposed at the end of his term that the city hire 5,000 more NYPD officers. Upon entering office, Mamdani moved to cancel all orders signed by Adams after his Sept. 26, 2024, indictment, including t...
Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic
While the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is reporting a new record, tourism numbers in Las Vegas remain on the decline.Nearly 55 million passengers traveled through LAS in 2025, giving the airport its third-highest annual total.While passenger numbers still declined from the prior year, the airport attributed its 2025 success to various changes, such as TSA wait times on flight information display screens, a new airport website and two new lounges.POPULAR LAS VEGAS ATTRACTION SEATING THO...
