Long View of the SandP 500 and Stock Markets of Canada, Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain

American hot money piling into some foreign markets produced gigantic gains in 2025 (Spain +49%).

Mountain lion attacks on pets and cattle rattle a small Central California town

Multiple animals have been killed by a mountain lion in the Monterey County hamlet of Corral de Tierra. State authorities are asking community members to lock up their pets and secure livestock.

Historic Snowstorm Blankets Syracuse Just in Time for the New Year

Syracuse, N.Y., has received nearly twice its usual monthly amount of snow in December.

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

A whiskey sour for the distilled spirits industry. Consumers are souring on drinking alcohol.And that’s one of a host of complex reasons why Jim Beam is placing its main distillery in Clermont, Ky., on ice for at least a year.Claudia Coffey knows Kentucky bourbon country as well as anyone. She’s a podcaster and bourbon insider.TARIFFS PUSH US WINE INDUSTRY INTO UNCERTAIN TERRITORY: 'REALLY CREATES A CHALLENGE'"Bourbon is Kentucky, right? We love horse racing in Kentucky. We love bourbon in Kentu...

Elon Musk mocks MS NOW contributor for denying genetic differences between ethnicities during heated debate

Elon Musk criticized MS NOW contributor Paola Ramos after going viral last week for a clip where she repeatedly denied that there are any genetic differences between groups of different ancestry.Ramos shared a clip on her Instagram from an interview she did with pronatalist activists. The pronatalist movement believes modern civilization is undergoing a destructive decline in the birthrate, which must be undone by encouraging people to have more children. In her Instagram caption, Ramos warned, ...

Bid Farewell to ‘Stranger Things’ With io9’s Finale Episode Spoiler Zone

What happened in the Abyss—and how are Hawkins' heroes and villains faring in the aftermath of their greatest battle?

Studio City private school is sued by parents of ninth-grader killed in parking lot crash

A 15-year-old student at Campbell Hall died after becoming pinned between two vehicles in the school parking lot after class was dismissed.

Tennis star's fiancée plans to skip one tradition ahead of her wedding

Paige Lorenze, an entrepreneur and fiancée of men’s tennis star Tommy Paul, said in a recent interview she will not be partaking in at least one tradition ahead of her wedding.Lorenze and Paul were engaged in July, three years after the two went public with their relationship. As the two begin to plan their wedding, there is at least one thing Lorenze will not be partaking in.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe spoke about it to People."When I got engaged, I had an engagement p...

Three dead in US strikes on alleged drug boats: US military

The latest strikes bring the reported death toll from the campaign to 110.

Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey calls Steelers matchup script-worthy ahead of AFC North clash

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will meet Sunday night for an AFC North title and a trip to the NFL playoffs.A win or tie in primetime would give the Steelers their first division crown since 2020. Baltimore is aiming for its third consecutive division championship.Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey weighed in on the winner-take-all situation, suggesting the game was effectively a plot point worthy of a script.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The NFL scriptwrite...

Adams reads his 'greatest hits' quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took to social media Wednesday to share a unique farewell tribute on his final day in office, reading some of his "go-to quotes" off a coffee mug."Mayor Adams' greatest hits, you know," he said while waving around an inscribed cup gifted to him by his staff.He then attempted to read some of the quotes aloud, giggling in between each phrase."'I wake up in the morning sometimes and look at myself and give myself the finger,'" he read. "‘Stay focused, no distractions,...

On His Last Day, Adams Drops From View but Still Flexes His Muscle

Mayor Eric Adams had one public appearance on his schedule, but that didn’t stop him from naming a third charter commission in the last hours of his administration.

Arch Manning's 60-yard touchdown run delivers critical blow in Texas' win over Michigan

Arch Manning made the first bowl game start of his collegiate career for the Texas Longhorns and was going up against a Michigan Wolverines team with a chip on its shoulder after the Sherrone Moore controversy.Manning lived up to the hype surrounding him in the beginning of the season and led Texas to a 41-27 victory in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.For the most part, Texas and Michigan were neck and neck. The game was tied at 17 entering halftime. Manning had to dig deep, and the defense had to play...

China restricting beef imports from suppliers including Brazil and Argentina to protect its farmers

It will impose tariffs if levels are exceeded. NZ's quota is higher than actual imports.

Scientists Race to Film Black Holes in 3D

The iconic 2019 and 2022 photographs of black holes M87* and Sagittarius A* captivated astronomers worldwide with their fuzzy orange doughnut shapes. Now, scientists are preparing to take the next giant leap by creating the first ever 3D movies of black holes that could fundamentally reshape our understanding of gravity and the universe’s most violent phenomena.

New Year’s Eve Crowds Brave Cold at NYC’s Times Square to Ring in 2026

The New Year’s Eve celebration drew spectators from around the world, despite cold and blustery weather.

CNN panel erupts when panelist asks why MN Democrats dress like 'Handmaid's Tale' to appease Somali community

A CNN panel erupted on Monday night after a conservative commentator called out the Minnesota lieutenant governor for appearing to wear a hijab. Minnesota Democratic Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan was seen on a Somali TV station wearing what appears to be a hijab at a mall, as a widespread fraud scandal implicating some Somali residents plagues the state."The Somali community is part of the fabric of the state of Minnesota," Flanagan said, looking into the camera.For Muslim wo...

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

The Washington Monument will transform on New Year’s Eve into the "world’s tallest birthday candle in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday," according to the national Freedom 250 organization. The monument will be illuminated with projections depicting America’s history, focusing on the American founding and its future, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Wednesday. Likewise, the monument will turn into a 250-foot birthday candle as part of a countdown to 2026. "The illumination of the Wash...

LAFD leaders tried to cover up Palisades fire mistakes. The truth still emerged

LAFD leaders engaged in campaign of secrecy and deflection designed to avoid taking full responsibility for what went wrong in the Jan. 7 fire.

Rutgers basketball coach mocks NCAA's eligibility rules as debate reignites over NBA-experienced players

The debate over NCAA eligibility for athletes whose background includes NBA experience was reignited after James Nnaji joined the Baylor men’s basketball team.As the list of athletes who spent time in the NBA’s G League or competed at the international level and are seeking to play college basketball in the U.S. grows, several prominent college basketball coaches have spoken out against the trend. Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell is among that group, but, in his critique, he floated ...

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin gives health update on mom after she was injured in deadly house fire

NASCAR star Denny Hamlin shared an update on his mother’s condition after she was moved to a burn unit following a house fire in North Carolina that left his father dead earlier this week.Hamlin thanked those who reached out to him and shared their condolences. Dennis Hamlin died from injuries suffered in the blaze that occurred in Stanley.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences on my father’s passing," he wrote on X. "My moth...

'It's easy to die there': Icy Mt. Baldy claims three lives as hikers warn of extreme danger

The discovery of the bodies of three hikers on Mt. Baldy has outdoors enthusiasts explaining, in online forums and to reporters, the dual nature of the mountain's conditions.

When Galaxies Collide

Two spiral galaxies locked in a slow motion collision have been captured in stunning detail by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. The pair grazed past each other millions of years ago, triggering spectacular waves of star formation and distorting their elegant spiral arms into sweeping silver blue streamers. This celestial dance, playing out over hundreds of millions of years, offers astronomers a rare glimpse into the violent yet creative process that shapes galaxi...

Nina Dobrev flaunts bikini body in vacation photos celebrating the 'final days of 2025'

Nina Dobrev is soaking in the last days of 2025.In a new round of Instagram photos, the 36-year-old "Vampire Diaries" actress shared a series of pictures of her celebrating the end of the year with close friends.One of the photos features her standing on the sand in front of the ocean in a strapless light brown bikini with a matching cover-up skirt, as she shields her face from the sun with a smile on her face."Final days of 2025 🤘🏼," she captioned the post.NINA DOBREV SHINES IN PARIS GETAWAY PH...

Prominent California farmer charged with killing estranged wife held on $5.5-million bail

Prominent Imperial Valley farmer Michael Abatti, charged with killing his estranged wife, was extradited to Arizona on Tuesday, where bail has been set at $5.5 million.

Mamdani Names Top Deputies for Child Care, Operations and Climate

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, announced several key appointments who could help implement central promises of his agenda, including universal child care.

Strasbourg court asks Britain to justify stripping Isis bride of her citizenship

Strasbourg court asks Britain to justify stripping Isis bride of her citizenship.

NPR CEO was asked to resign ahead of Trump government spending cuts: report

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) called on National Public Radio (NPR) CEO Katherine Maher to resign ahead of looming federal spending cuts, according to a New York Times piece published Tuesday.The New York Times reported that since becoming NPR CEO in 2024, Maher had received backlash not only from "right-wing activists" over alleged political bias but from fellow public broadcasting organizations as well.According to two people "familiar" with the remarks, Patricia Harrison, the ...

Jelly Roll’s 300-pound milestone tops a list of stunning celebrity weight loss transformations

Many of Hollywood's biggest stars debuted massive weight loss transformations in 2025.Country music superstar Jelly Roll continued to wow fans as he dropped weight this year, while Meghan Trainor stunned her fans after she debuted her weight loss on the red carpet.Here are the biggest celebrity weight loss transformations of the year.JELLY ROLL SAYS LIFELONG GUN BAN AS A FELON SHOULD HAVE 'PATH TO REDEMPTION,' WANTS HIS RIGHT TO HUNT BACKCountry superstar Jelly Roll started his weight loss journ...

Anthony Hopkins marks 50 years sober after near-fatal drunken driving blackout changed his life

Anthony Hopkins is marking a major life milestone.In an Instagram reel posted Dec. 29, the 88-year-old "Legends of the Fall" actor wished everyone a happy new year, adding he celebrated 50 years of sobriety this year."Here we are, another happy new year coming up. Lots of cheer, lots of fun and all that. So really have a great time," he said. "Congratulations on reaching another year, to all of you. My only problem was I had too good a time because 50 years ago today I was nearly killed by drivi...

Dem governor-elect taps Crockett's former 'chief brand strategist' for top DEI role

FIRST ON FOX: Soon-to-be Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has tapped the former "chief brand strategist" for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, to serve in the state’s top diversity, equity and inclusion role.In a Tuesday statement, Spanberger, who takes office on Jan. 17, announced she is appointing Dr. Sesha Joi Moon to serve as Virginia’s chief diversity officer and director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Spanberger said that Moon’s "experience across government, education, and ...

San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search

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).Texas authorities confirmed on Thursday a missing San Antonio teen who vanished on Christmas Eve took her own life.Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen alive at about 7 a.m. on Dec. 24, walking a few blocks from her home.Olmos' body was found Tuesday in a field just a few hundred yards from her home, next to a gun, according to a ...

Trump says he's pausing efforts to send National Guard to Chicago, L.A. and Portland

U.S. President Donald Trump said he's dropping for now his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Ore., a move that comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort.

Trump says he’s pulling National Guard from three US cities - for now

The withdrawals follow court defeats, including a Supreme Court block on Chicago.

Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests

Students at 10 universities nationwide have joined this week's rallies.

Deported illegal immigrant caught by GPS tracker pleads guilty to robbing 7 convenience stores in California

A previously deported illegal immigrant pleaded guilty Tuesday to a series of armed robberies targeting multiple convenience stores in California, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.Jesús Soto-Parada, 27, from El Salvador, was arrested on June 13, 2024, while fleeing a robbery at a 7-Eleven near Los Angeles, after a clerk placed a hidden GPS device with the cash that they stole. Soto-Parada and an accomplice allegedly robbed stores across eight cities ...

Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt come up short in bowl game as star QB's NCAA eligibility lawsuit ramps up

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia came up short in his pursuit of a ReliaQuest Bowl win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday afternoon.Iowa won the game, 34-27.Pavia was 25-of-38 for 347 yards with three total touchdowns – two passing and one rushing. The Heisman Trophy finalist had an 11-yard touchdown run to cut the deficit to seven points. Iowa and Vanderbilt then traded field goals, but the Commodores couldn’t get the ball back.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe...

Mexican authorities seize $40M in motorcycles from Olympic snowboarder turned fugitive, FBI says

FBI officials in Los Angeles said $40 million worth of motorcycles believed to be owned by former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and FBI fugitive Ryan Wedding were seized by Mexican authorities in a number of busts in December. Officials revealed the seizures in a post on social media on Wednesday more than a month after Wedding was hit with additional charges and raised the reward for his capture to $15 million. Wedding on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVER...

Packers claim All-Pro cornerback following turbulent end with Cowboys: report

Former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs was waived Tuesday, but the 27-year-old appeared to find a new home. The Green Bay Packers reportedly claimed Diggs, trying to give a boost to their secondary ahead of the playoffs. The Packers are locked in as the No. 7 seed in the NFC regardless of Week 18 results. Diggs has dealt with injuries and underperformance in the last few seasons, but he and the Cowboys also had a Christmas Day dispute. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer reportedly de...

Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland, for now

The National Guard will be removed from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, for now, following efforts to reduce crime in those Democratic-run cities, but it was "only a question of time" when troops will return, President Donald Trump said Wednesday after a series of legal setbacks. "We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities, and ONLY by that fact," Trump wrote o...

NCAA President Charlie Baker draws firm line on college eligibility for players with NBA contracts

The NCAA’s position on eligibility for athletes whose background includes NBA experience has been firmly placed under the microscope in 2025.The organization’s stance was called into question after James Nnaji joined the Baylor men’s basketball team. Nnaji’s move was compounded by reports that Trentyn Flowers, a rookie on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, was allegedly pursuing NCAA eligibility.Just ahead of New Year’s Eve, NCAA President Charlie Baker drew a firm line on college eligib...

US military destroys narco-terror convoy of three vessels at sea in kinetic strikes

The U.S. military carried out overnight kinetic strikes against a convoy of three vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday.According to Southern Command, the operation was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, using the title cited by the command.The vessels were transiting known narcotics trafficking routes in international waters when U.S. forces took ...

Teen sensation Celebrini joins Crosby, McDavid on Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team

Megan Lynch, 28, says she is ‘so, so lucky I’m still alive’ after attack at UK hospital

Megan Lynch was among six people injured in the attack at the Merseyside hospital.

Texas requires students learn about 'perils of communism' in sweeping new curriculum overhaul

A rewrite of Texas’ social studies curriculum will require educators to teach students about the perils of communism, according to a recent report."The new framework, known as the ‘comprehensive’ model, introduces a novel chronological approach to history and signals that the process will result in drastically different new standards," the Houston Chronicle reported.Set to take effect in the fall of 2030, "the model, favored by conservatives on the board, boosts the proportion of Texas history, ...

Mamdani Reverses Call to End Mayoral Control of NYC Public Schools

The mayor-elect’s turnaround came as he selected Kamar Samuels to lead New York City’s school system at a precarious moment.

Venezuela arrests more Americans as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro: report

The number of American citizens arrested and held in Venezuela has risen in recent months, according to a new report.Several Americans have been detained by Venezuelan security forces as the Trump administration stepped up efforts to isolate President Nicolás Maduro, including sanctions enforcement and an expanded military presence in the Caribbean, The New York Times reported.A U.S. official familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the outlet that while some detainees ...

TikTok is rekindling these New Year's rituals. Here's what they mean and where they're from

TikTok is inundated with tips on New Year’s traditions that aim to help people have a prosperous 2026, whether in love, luck, life or all of the above. Many of these longtime rituals, like eating grapes under a table or tossing lentils, have been given new life on social media.

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson face backlash from real family behind tribute band film

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's latest film has upset those close to its real-life subject.In their new film, "Song Sung Blue," Hudson and Jackman portray the real-life couple Claire "Thunder" and Mike "Lightning" Sardina, who together made up the Neil Diamond tribute band, "Lightning & Thunder."During a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Mike's children, Michael Sardina Jr. and Angelina, expressed their many issues with the film, including only getting paid $30,000 to consult on the film and ...

India’s capital recorded its worst pollution in nearly a decade this winter, sparking protests

Prime Minister’s party was criticised over its handling of the air quality emergency.

Netanyahu warns of ‘eighth front’ ideological battle for American hearts and minds with Christian leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a meeting with Evangelical Christian leaders in Florida today to underscore Israel’s reliance on faith-based allies in the United States, as divisions inside the U.S. over Israel’s war and U.S. support continue to surface.The meeting came days after Netanyahu held talks on Monday with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, amid growing debate within conservative circles over the scope of American backing for Israel and the direction of U.S. foreign p...

Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's campaign confirmed on Wednesday he will make a historical move on New Year's Day, using the Quran during his swearing-in ceremony.Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born socialist, will be the first Muslim mayor of New York City and the first mayor to be sworn in using the Quran, the central religious text of Islam.New York Attorney General Letitia James will host a private midnight ceremony at Old City Hall Station, a historical decommissioned subway stati...

Patriots stars eligible to help team clinch top seed in playoffs despite heinous allegations, NFL says

Two members of the New England Patriots are eligible to play in what could be a top-seed clincher this weekend despite the heinous allegations made against them earlier this week.Stefon Diggs allegedly strangled his female chef over money earlier this month. The woman told police Diggs "smacked her across the face," that she tried to push him away, and then he "tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck."Just one day after the allegations against Diggs came to light, it was ...

Mamdani’s Man-of-the-People Style Could Present Security Challenges

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, gregarious with constituents and vilified by a range of critics, is taking office at a time of anxiety about political violence.

Global Positioning System jamming is on the rise, highlighting risks to economies

GPS jamming can impact financial and health systems and civilian airline traffic.

State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks'

A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers."Many businesses and communities in this state are using paper drinking straws and stirrers as a purportedly better option for public health and the environment," HB 2195 states. RESTAURANTS MAY BE BANNED...

Disney World stunt worker hit by runaway boulder saving crowd in viral video

The stunt boulder broke free and bounced toward the seated audience.

China completes ‘Justice Mission 2025’ Taiwan drills simulating blockade

Japan, Australia and the Philippines say the exercises threaten regional stability.

Somali daycare in Minnesota broken into, key documents stolen in overnight burglary

A Somali-run daycare in Minneapolis was broken into and vandalized, with "important documentation," including records related to employees and children at the daycare, being reported missing.The break-in occurred as a national spotlight continues to shine on Minneapolis and daycare facilities run by Somali immigrants in the wake of massive fraud allegations.Nasrulah Mohamed, manager of Nokomis Day Care Center, told reporters Tuesday that the facility was broken into overnight Wednesday. He belie...

Blue cities U-turn on distributing drug supplies to addicts after progressive policies fail to stem epidemic

At least two major West Coast cities are rethinking their so-called harm reduction policies that have sought to address addiction, signaling that these areas are overhauling their strategy to combat the drug crisis as addiction challenges persist. While cities including San Francisco and Seattle have previously adopted policies to distribute "safer" drug supplies like clean foil and pipes that could be used to smoke fentanyl or other substances, these cities are now implementing a new approach t...

Craig's Cookies workers vote to unionize at 5 Toronto stores as franchise expands nationally

Nearly 90 employees of Craig’s Cookies have voted to unionize across five shops in Toronto as the Canadian cookie chain expands nationally. 

Oregon's Dan Lanning calls for college football season to end by Jan 1 every year

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning continued to campaign for the college football season to end on Jan. 1 every year, in an effort to fix multiple issues. Lanning noted the challenges of coordinators who take head coaching jobs being forced to juggle responsibilities, and said he prefers to decrease the long layoff between games. The 39-year-old has been talking about ending the college football season sooner since the summer. "Every playoff game should be played every single weekend until you finish...

Teacher wins Guinness World Record for working 61 years at the same school

Retired Tennessee teacher Glenda Akin has lived and worked through a whole lot of history. And now she’s made history herself as the Guinness-certified longest serving teacher at the same school . 

Instagram chief: AI is so ubiquitous 'it will be more practical to fingerprint real media than fake media'

It's no secret that AI-generated content took over our social media feeds in 2025. Now, Instagram's top exec Adam Mosseri has made it clear that he expects AI content to overtake non-AI imagery and the significant implications that shift has for its creators and photographers.Mosseri shared the thoughts in a lengthy post about the broader trends he expects to shape Instagram in 2026. And he offered a notably candid assessment on how AI is upending the platform. "Everything that made creators mat...

Treasury targets oil traders, tankers accused of helping Maduro evade U.S. sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday sanctioned four companies operating in Venezuela’s oil sector and identified four oil tankers as blocked property, saying the move targets oil traders involved in alleged sanctions-evasion that helps finance Nicolás Maduro’s regime.Treasury said the vessels, some described as part of a "shadow fleet" serving Venezuela, "continue to provide financial resources that fuel Maduro’s illegitimate narco-terrorist regime" in Tuesday's press release."Presi...

Ex-police officer given prison time in case prosecuted under Soros DA sees conviction overturned a year later

Texas' 7th Court of Appeals has acquitted former Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor, who had previously been convicted in connection with an on-the-job shooting and sentenced to two years in prison. "This case comes down to a single, unavoidable question: When an elevator door opens to reveal a man holding a knife who turns toward officers and advances, may an officer reasonably believe deadly force is necessary to prevent an imminent murder? The jury concluded no. The record an...

Finnish police seize cargo ship suspected of cutting Gulf of Finland cable

Police say the Fitburg cargo ship was seized in the Gulf of Finland.

DEI and woke ideology are on life support under Trump's return to DC, but could come roaring back with rebrand

President Donald Trump’s early second-term blitz against "woke" ideology, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, have rippled far beyond Washington, D.C., as companies roll back such policies. But the left-wing credos could come roaring back to public view under a rebranding, the president of American Principles Project (APP) told Fox News Digital. "DEI is still alive. It's not dead yet. It's bleeding, right? We've got blood here, but we know it's vulnerable," Terry Schilli...

Giants' Jaxson Dart appears to make relationship with influencer, ring girl girlfriend official

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart appeared to make his relationship with influencer and ring girl Marissa Ayers official. Dart shared a photo on his Snapchat that showed him posing alongside Ayers, posting the black-and-white photo over the weekend. The 22-year-old has yet to publicly address the romance rumors. Ayers was seen with Dart’s family on the sideline prior to the Giants’ 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots in early December. The pair were first linked when they were seen toge...

Ricky Nelson’s sons recall his final call that saved their lives before plane crash

Gunnar Nelson and Matthew Nelson still wonder if their father, former teen idol Ricky Nelson, had a premonition before his tragic demise.On New Year’s Eve 1985, the entertainer died in a plane crash in DeKalb, Texas. He was 45. Six others on board also perished. Forty years later, his children are looking back at the circumstances surrounding his death and their own rise to fame in a new memoir, "What Happened to Your Hair?"COUNTRY MUSIC HITMAKER BRETT JAMES' FINAL RADIO TRANSMISSION BEFORE FATA...

‘Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo’ Is Better Than the OG Manga Series

Gege Akutami and Yuji Iwasaki's sequel manga remembered to make a worthwhile story the connective tissue of its sorcery fighting series.

Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence

Former special counsel Jack Smith undercut claims made by Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide and Jan. 6 Committee witness, as he was testifying in a recent deposition to Congress.Smith told the House Judiciary Committee this month, according to a transcript published Wednesday, that he evaluated Hutchinson's explosive claims as part of his investigation and prosecution of President Donald Trump related to the 2020 election. Smith said they had deficiencies because Hutchinson did not o...

France plans social media ban for under-15s and no mobile phone use in secondary schools

The initiative is backed by President Emmanuel Macron with a draft law drawn up.

Richard Smallwood, gospel singer and musical inspiration, dead at 77

Smallwood died Tuesday of complications due to kidney failure, according to his representative. Singer and songwriter Chaka Khan said Smallwood's music "didn't just inspire me, it transformed me."

Premier League soccer star unveils faithful message after scoring first goal in nearly a year after ACL injury

After scoring a huge goal in a Premier League match on Tuesday, Gabriel Jesus made it clear whom he praises.The Arsenal forward scored the dagger in the 78th minute to put his squad up, 4-0, against Aston Villa and increase a lead for the top spot in the standings.After scoring, though, Jesus unveiled a shirt that said, "I belong to Jesus."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jesus was asked about his shirt and was forthcoming in his response."Jesus saved my life from the beginning...

Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll

A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year.

US President takes aim at a pet peeve - wind farms - but his post is blown off course

US President blames wind turbines for killing American bald eagles.

DOJ says lawyers working 'around the clock' to prep Epstein files for release after missed deadline

Officials with the Attorney General's Office said Wednesday they are working relentlessly over the holidays to review and redact troves of documents in the Epstein files, prior to their mandated public release.Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche released a statement on X noting Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers from Main Justice, FBI, SDFL and SDNY are "working around the clock" through Christmas and New Years to review documents, ensuring sensitive victim information is redacted from the imp...

Dead birds on Florida beaches have experts worried about avian flu

Dead birds have been found along Florida’s Space Coast in Central Florida, raising concerns about a possible avian flu outbreak.While no cases have been confirmed, the nonprofit Florida Wildlife Hospital said samples of dead birds found in Brevard County were sent for testing.The organization said large-scale migration from northern regions could be bringing the virus into the state.Tracy Frampton, the executive director of the Florida Wildlife Hospital, told Fox 35 Orlando that migrating birds ...

Cancer drug combo shows promise for patients resistant to standard treatments

A promising drug combination could help people with leukemia who don't respond to traditional treatments, according to new research.A team at Oregon Health and Science University made the discovery by analyzing samples from more than 300 patients with acute myeloid leukemia, or AML.More than 20,000 Americans are diagnosed with AML each year, making it one of the most common types of leukemia, data show. It is also one of the most aggressive.WHY ‘STARVING CANCER’ COULD BE KEY TO SLOWING DISEASE G...

Trump says 'Triumphal Arch' monument construction to begin within 2 months in DC: report

President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday how soon an Arc de Triomphe-style monument will be constructed in the nation's capital to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.Trump on Wednesday said the construction of the monument, nicknamed the "Arc de Trump," will begin "sometime in the next two months," according to a report from Politico."It hasn’t started yet. It starts sometime in the next two months. It’ll be great. Everyone loves it," Trump reportedly told the outlet during a phone...

How to watch Samsung's "First Look" CES 2026 presentation

NurPhoto via Getty Images Samsung is arguably the 800-pound gorilla of CES, with a full spectrum of products that range from phones and computers to refrigerators to AI assistants and rolling robots. But for CES 2026, the company is shaking up the schedule a bit: Instead of its longtime midday Monday press conference position, the Korean giant will front-run the entire show with a Sunday night presentation. Samsung has already given a few hints as to what's on the agenda, but what we're really h...

Join CBC's live coverage of New Year's Eve celebrations in Canada as the world ushers in 2026

‘Swipe, Swipe’: New Yorkers Give the MetroCard a Public Funeral

There were few tears at a funeral for the MetroCard, which included chants of “swipe, swipe” and an urn.

Texas woman tries to flee to Mexico across Rio Grande with infant after human smuggling bust, authorities say

A Texas woman found with five illegal immigrants in her vehicle attempted to flee from authorities near the border by swimming across the Rio Grande into Mexico with an infant, officials said. Brenda Castro, a U.S. citizen, was a passenger in a Ford Explorer being driven by her husband, also an American citizen, on Dec. 19 in the border city of Laredo when he refused to stop for Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, the agency said. Dashcam footage released by DPS shows the SUV trave...

Second Patriots star faces disturbing allegations day after Stefon Diggs denies strangulation charges

Another New England Patriots star has found himself in legal trouble.Just one day after it was revealed that Stefon Diggs was accused of disturbing behavior, Christian Barmore is being charged with assault.Barmore, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital, is accused of assaulting a person he had been in a relationship with in Mansfield, Massachusetts, back in August.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The alleged victim claimed that she and Barmore argued about the...

Appeals court sides with Trump on budget provision cutting Planned Parenthood funds

An appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to enforce in 22 Democrat-led states a provision of a budget bill that cuts off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics that provide abortions.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit’s decision came in response to Judge Indira Talwani, a federal judge in Massachusetts, blocking the provision of the bill. A three-judge panel on the circuit court, comprising all Democratic appointees, paused Talwani’s decision, m...

How to watch the Sony Honda Afeela CES 2026 press conference

Sony's CES 2026 press conference is just days away, but this year has a twist: Instead of an overview of Sony's electronics, video game and Hollywood studio plans for the new year, the presser will apparently have a more narrow focus: electric vehicles. That's because the traditional end-of-press-day slot isn't just Sony, but rather Sony Honda Mobility the joint venture responsible for the Afeela 1 electric car that has been showcased at CES for the better part of a decade. This year, however, w...

Detroit man crosses border in minivan with 2 front ends 1 made in Canada, 1 in U.S.

Zach Sutton drives the bak2bak, his name for what he created. The front half is an old 1993 Dodge Caravan, the back a 1991 Plymouth Voyager.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal sponsors former basketball player's attempt to be tallest police officer in Texas

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal had 3,026 assists in his NBA career, but one of his biggest assists came long after his retirement. O’Neal, 53, is helping former professional basketball player Jordan Wilmore complete his lifelong dream of becoming the tallest police officer in Texas. O’Neal and Wilmore have more in common than being former basketball players; they are both over seven feet tall. O’Neal, who stands at seven-foot one, is actually shorter than Wilmore, who is seven-foot th...

Texas sheriff 'strongly' believes remains found belong to missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos

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).The Texas sheriff spearheading the search for a missing San Antonio teen said Wednesday that he "strongly" believes remains found in a field next to a gun Tuesday afternoon belong to Camila Mendoza Olmos, who vanished on Christmas Eve.The 19-year-old was last seen at 7 a.m. that day, walking about two blocks away from her home."Altho...

Trump slams Walz and Newsom as 'Crooked Governors,' asserting their states are awash with fraud

President Donald Trump claimed that California and Minnesota are both rife with fraud, slamming the two states and their respective governors as "Crooked.""There is more FRAUD in California than there is in Minnesota, if that is even possible. When you add in Election Fraud, then they are tied for first. Two Crooked Governors, two Crooked States!" the president asserted in the post on Wednesday, referring to California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.Trump also slammed Rep. Ilhan O...

January's PS Plus Monthly Games include Need for Speed Unbound and Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

Sony has revealed the first batch of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for 2026. There are three titles to play this month, all of which drop on January 6. As always, you’ll retain access to these games as long as your subscription remains active. First up, there's Need For Speed Unbound. This is a racing game that came out at the tail-end of 2022 and was the first entry in the franchise for several years before that. It has a unique visual style, thanks to cel-shaded graphics, with all kinds of v...

Trevon Diggs had Christmas Day dispute with Cowboys days before release: reports

New details have emerged about a reported Christmas Day rift between All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs and the Dallas Cowboys that preceded the team’s decision to waive him ahead of the final game of the season.Diggs, 27, was waived by the team on Tuesday. While the timing caught some by surprise, the move ended a season in which injuries and missed time limited his playing opportunities.Following Tuesday’s news, NFL insider Jordan Schultz shared details of a reported incident between Diggs and he...

Our 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Early 2026

Sam Raimi, Pixar, Ghostface, and Ryan Gosling all check in with big movies in the next three months.

Paris puts graves up for grabs with 'cemetery lottery' to help clean up forgotten tombstones

Paris city hall is offering a rare chance to be buried among some of history's most celebrated artists. Dec. 31 was the deadline to register for a draw to purchase a burial spot in one of the city's iconic cemeteries.

Former FBI official says Americans won't 'bend the knee' to terrorists as New Year's threat elevated

As federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are ramping up security nationwide ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, a former top FBI official warned that the terror threat remains elevated, but encouraged Americans not to let fear dictate their plans."We're not going to bend the knee to terrorist activities," former Assistant FBI Director Chris Swecker said Wednesday on "Fox & Friends.""There's always been a high terrorist threat around New Year's and the holidays," he continued, point...

Chili's trolls fast-food giants as value meals face backlash from price-weary consumers

Chili's took aim at fast-food giants this week, mocking so-called "value meals" as Americans show signs of cutting back.The casual dining chain made the callout in response to an X post about rising prices on Dec. 29."McDonald's says customers are 'pulling back,'" an X user wrote. "Same with Wendy's. Same with Burger King."CHI-CHI'S ICONIC MEXICAN CHAIN RETURNING WITH CHIMICHANGAS, DEEP-FRIED ICE CREAMThe commenter added, "When fast food loses traffic, it's a stress signal. People are tapped out...

Canadians among those injured in Peru train collision: Global Affairs Canada

Canadians are among the injured after two trains collided head-on in Peru on Tuesday, Global Affairs Canada confirmed.

7 Canadians among dozens injured in Peru train collision: Global Affairs Canada

Seven Canadians are among those injured after two trains collided head-on in Peru on Tuesday, Global Affairs Canada confirmed to CBC.