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Explainer: What to know about the deadly California avalanche that killed at least eight
New York Times: Forecasters issued avalanche warnings for the mountain region in the US.
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Southern California man charged with murder of missing teen after remains found in Salton Sea area
Authorities found a leg, which, determined through DNA, was that of a teenager who went missing in the Salton City area. Prosecutors charged a 51-year-old Salton City man with murder.
Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani clashes with Hochul over tax hikes as some critics warn of catastrophe
Wall Street Journal editor-at-large Gerry Baker warned that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to raise taxes on the wealthy will be "catastrophic" as the Democratic socialist clashes with state leaders over securing approval for his tax plan."This is socialism in action, this is the Democratic Party in action and the rest of the country's watching," he told Fox News WednesdayBaker’s remarks on "America Reports" came after Mamdani renewed his calls to increase taxes on high earners, a sen...
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South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol faces prison or even the death penalty
Past presidents have faced charges from corruption and treason to martial law abuses.
Sheriff's office at center of Nancy Guthrie case spotlighted in new 'Desert Law' TV series
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is drawing even more attention with the rollout of a new TV series profiling the department as the search for Nancy Guthrie remains ongoing.The new 10-episode limited series titled "Desert Law" premiered on A&E in early January and provides viewers with "elite access to one of the largest sheriff’s departments in America" by showcasing the daily life of deputies within the Arizona office. BURGLARY THEORY IN MISSING GUTHRIE CASE 'RIDICULOUSLY RARE'...
Trump DOJ probes Michigan schools over gender curriculum, joins lawsuit against LA race-based program
The Trump Justice Department on Wednesday launched investigations into three Michigan public school districts over gender-related classroom instruction and sought to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging a race-based admission and funding program in Los Angeles — intensifying the administration’s push into school policy disputes nationwide.The Civil Rights Division said it is examining whether the Detroit Public Schools Community District, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools and the Lansing School D...
FCC chair Brendan Carr sets the record straight on Stephen Colbert censorship claims
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair Brendan Carr set the record straight on Wednesday after late-night show host Stephen Colbert claimed censorship when he alleged CBS barred the show from airing an interview with a politician.Colbert told viewers Monday that CBS said he could not host Democratic Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on "The Late Show" due to concerns about potential FCC scrutiny under its equal-time rule."This was Democrat-on-Democrat violence," Carr told Fox New...
LaMelo Ball's custom Hummer loses wheel in Charlotte crash during All-Star break
The NBA All-Star break did not end well for Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball. He crashed his custom Hummer in the city Wednesday.Video footage obtained by WSOC-TV captured the moment when Ball’s vehicle smashed into a gray sedan heading straight while he was attempting to make a left turn.Ball’s Hummer, which was wrapped in a camouflage pattern, continued to roll slowly as the sedan remained in the video's frame. There was clear damage to both vehicles.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE...
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Single-Family and Multifamily Construction: Bring on the Supply just as Population Growth Slows to a Crawl
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Team USA stars Brittany Bowe, Hilary Knight announce engagement at Milan Cortina Olympics
American speedskater Brittany Bowe will not leave the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics with a medal, but she will return home with a new ring. Team USA women’s hockey captain Hilary Knight proposed to Bowe at the 2026 Winter Games. The two first met while competing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Knight proposed on the eve of the women’s hockey gold medal clash between the U.S. and Canada.Knight shared the moment on social media, captioning a video of the two athletes in matching Team USA gear, "Olym...
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Sydney man jailed after stabbing family over university dropout shame
The attack happened on the evening before the graduation ceremony.
US Olympic hockey star Quinn Hughes calls America 'greatest country in the world' after game-winning shot
NHL star Quinn Hughes became an Olympic hero for Team USA when he hit an overtime goal to lift his country over Sweden in the men's hockey qualifying round. His statements after the game may have made him a national hero among many Americans. "It's special," Hughes told reporters of seeing American flags and hearing "U-S-A" chants in the arena.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I love the U.S., and it's the greatest country in the world. So, I'm happy to represent here with these...
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Dozens of Southern California politicians call on Wasserman to resign as LA28 Olympics chair
The state steers money and resources to help the 2028 Olympics and other major events.
3rd arrested in violent overnight home invasion, multiple illegal aliens accused of sexual assault, kidnapping
Authorities in North Carolina announced Wednesday the arrest of a third suspect in a brutal overnight home invasion where multiple illegal immigrants allegedly terrorized at least one victim with kidnapping, burglary and forced sexual acts, equivalent to rape. The Pitt County Sheriff said detectives detained 22-year-old John Carlos Calderon Monday in the Feb. 11 Greenville incident that sent the victim to the hospital. The suspect, also from Greenville, joins two illegal immigrants already in cu...
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Police Chief Hired to Help Lead N.Y.C. Hospital Patrols Abruptly Quits
The assistant chief, Jamiel Altaheri, resigned almost immediately after starting the job, after The New York Times asked about misconduct allegations while he was a police chief in Michigan.
What's the equal time rule at the heart of the Colbert-CBS dispute?
The nearly century-old rule requires broadcasters to give equal opportunity to candidates who are running for the same position. Talk shows have long been exempt, but the FCC under Trump is changing that, according to experts.
Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Play It Safe in Social Media Addiction Trial Testimony
The Meta CEO stuck to a playbook of repetitive answers and buzzwords in a landmark trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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Australia Olympic TV reporter apologises after slurring words in a live broadcast
Channel Nine’s Danika Mason admitted she 'had a drink' before her sports update.
'Pulp Fiction,' 'Mask' actor Peter Greene's cause of death revealed: report
The cause of death for actor Peter Greene, who was found in his New York City apartment in December, was an accidental gunshot wound, the New York City Chief Medical Examiner office said on Wednesday, according to reports.The 60-year-old "Pulp Fiction" star was found with a "gunshot wound of left axilla with injury of brachial artery," the medical examiner said, referring to his left armpit, according to People magazine.The brachial artery is the major blood vessel that supplies blood to the upp...
Hollywood actor tells Rogan that participation trophy culture has become a crisis in America
Podcaster Joe Rogan and Hollywood actor Michael Jai White said on Wednesday that modern America's refusal to let young men compete and lose is part of what's fueling the modern masculinity crisis. Rogan and White spoke about how places like Australia and New Zealand have been great sources of action movie stars and competitive fighters in recent years. White argues that one thing that benefits that part of the world, particularly certain warrior cultures, there is that they still have rites of p...
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Snow chains on the 101? Erroneous travel alert baffles Thousand Oaks
There's no snow on the 101 Freeway near Thousand Oaks — which might come as a surprise to those who received an errant travel alert from the California Department of Transportation.
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Donald J. Trump International Airport? The US President’s company has trademarked it
New York Times: The Trump brand may now have yet another landing spot - US airports.
Carrie Underwood 'American Idol' boos spark firestorm, fans clash over MAGA and 'right side of history' claims
Carrie Underwood faced unexpected backlash during a recent "American Idol" moment, igniting a social media firestorm over politics and being "on the right side of history."On Monday, the 42-year-old "American Idol" judge revealed on X, formerly Twitter, that she had received a less than warm reception from the audience during the long-running reality competition show's Hollywood Week."Spoiler alert…I get booed A LOT from our Hollywood Week audience," Underwood wrote, adding a flushed face emoji ...
US thwarted near-catastrophic prison break of 6,000 ISIS fighters in Syria
EXCLUSIVE: This was the kind of prison break officials say could have changed the region, and perhaps even the world, overnight.Nearly 6,000 ISIS detainees, described by a senior U.S. intelligence official as "the worst of the worst," were being held in northern Syria as clashes and instability threatened the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the guards responsible for keeping the militants locked away and preventing a feared ISIS resurgence. U.S. officials believed that if the prisons colla...
Eileen Gu's interaction with reporter over winning silver instead of gold goes viral: ‘Ridiculous perspective’
American-born Team China Olympic skier Eileen continues to center herself as the most polarizing subject of the Milan Cortina Winter Games. An interaction Tuesday with a reporter went viral after Gu responded to a question about her winning two silver medals instead of gold so far this Olympics, suggesting the question came from a "ridiculous perspective.""I’m the most decorated female freeskier in history. I think that’s an answer in and of itself," Gu said when asked if she saw her two medals ...
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Former L.A. chief deputy attorney directed fraudulent DWP lawsuit, judge rules
California State Bar Court Judge Yvette D. Roland recommended a two-year suspension for Jim Clark, a former high-ranking attorney under former City Atty. Mike Feuer.
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Vatican confirms Pope turned down Trump peace board invitation
Vatican’s top diplomat says the United Nations should be managing global crises.
Swanky Michelin-starred restaurant owner questions blue state's affordable housing project
Thomas Keller, famed chef and owner of the upscale restaurant The French Laundry, has some questions about an affordable housing project for the area.The town of Yountville, California, is planning to build up to 150 multifamily workforce housing units, with additional retail and food commercial space, according to the project's notice of determination.Chef Thomas Keller, in a statement to Fox News Digital, said he does support workforce housing — but added that "housing only works if it actuall...
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Bald eagle, marooned on ice chunk in Hudson River, is rescued by police
New York Times: The bird is in 'very serious condition' at a wild bird rehab centre.
Family speaks of 'profound pain' after trans dad guns down ex-wife, son at high school hockey game
The victims' family members released a statement saying they are "deeply and profoundly affected by the recent events that took place" after a transgender gunman opened fire on his family at a high school hockey game this week in Rhode Island.Robert Dorgan, 56, opened fire Monday inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket during a hockey game between Coventry and Blackstone Valley schools, killing his ex-wife Rhonda Dorgan and son Aidan Dorgan, before fatally shooting himself, according to Pa...
How Colbert went to war with CBS and the FCC | About That
Late Show host Stephen Colbert is accusing CBS of forbidding him to air his interview with James Talarico a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate citing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules about ensuring a level playing field during elections. Andrew Chang breaks down Colbert's comments about the regulations, explains how they actually work, and puts it all in context with President Donald Trump's ongoing fight against late-night TV. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty...
Department of Education to pull back race-based criteria in federal grants
The U.S. Department of Education will change race-based rules regarding federal student grants after a legal notice was released Tuesday.In a motion to dismiss, the Young America's Foundation (YAF) requested its ongoing case against the Department of Education be dropped, citing new actions from the agency that have "resolved" the matter.According to the organization, the department was guilty of racial discrimination in 2024 through the eligibility criteria in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaur...
Democrats risk FEMA disaster funding collapse as DHS shutdown hits Day 5
Senate Democrats and the White House remain locked in a standoff over proposed reforms to immigration operations nationwide, a dispute that could carry unintended consequences for disaster response efforts.Without a fresh infusion of funding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could soon face constraints with its disaster relief operations. As hurricane season approaches, limited funding could hamper the agency’s ability to respond to major storms and other emergencies.The partial go...
City-run board cancels lease of Israel drone supplier, sparking backlash toward Mamdani: 'Ludicrous'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism on social media after a Brooklyn navy yard controlled by the city dropped the lease of a company that sends drones to Israel, six weeks after Mamdani took office as mayor after running on a platform critical of Israel. The controversy stems from a move by the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. (BNYDC) declining to renew its lease with New York City drone manufacturer Easy Aerial, a company that provides drones to Israel’s military, the New...
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How Mamdani’s Income and Property Tax Proposals Could Affect New Yorkers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has now proposed two options that called for raising taxes. Here’s a look at each proposal and the rationale and chances for each.
Premier Danielle Smith to talk immigration in her address to Albertans Thursday
Premier Danielle Smith said the province is facing combined pressures from decreased revenues as oil prices trend lower and increased costs of covering services for a rapidly growing population.
Boyfriend of weekslong missing girl accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering his girlfriend in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, was arrested last Tuesday following a weeks-long investigation into the disappearance of Isadora Wengel, who was last seen on Dec. 31 by her family and reported missing on Jan. 7."We believe based on the investigation this far that Isadora Wangle was heinously murdere...
Boyfriend of woman missing for weeks accused of dismembering her, sending disturbing messages from her phone
The boyfriend of missing woman Isadora Wengel has been accused of dismembering her body in North Dakota with tools he DoorDashed to his apartment before allegedly dumping her body across state lines.Joshua Alexander Hite, 21, was arrested last week after a weekslong investigation into the disappearance of Isadora Wengel, 25, who was last seen Dec. 31 by her family and reported missing Jan. 7."We believe, based on the investigation (thus) far, that Isadora Wangle was heinously murdered," the Farg...
US figure skater Ilia Malinin says he wasn't ready for Olympic spotlight after multiple falls cost him medal
United States figure skater Ilia Malinin may have been favorited to take home medals entering the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, but he admitted not being well prepared to do so.Malinin, nicknamed the "Quad God" for his special quadruple axel that he could perform in his routine, shockingly fell multiple times in the men’s free skate final, finishing eighth in the event. The result was surprising to fans and pundits alike, but this Malinin has since had time to reflect on what went wrong in Milan.Dur...
JetBlue flight returns to Newark after engine failure, smoke prompts evacuation
A JetBlue flight bound for West Palm Beach returned to Newark Liberty International Airport shortly after takeoff Wednesday after reporting engine failure and smoke in the cockpit, prompting a ground stop and an emergency evacuation, officials said.The Port Authority said JetBlue flight 543 took off from Newark Liberty International Airport at 5:43 p.m. on Wednesday before immediately returning to the airport due to engine failure.NEWARK AIRPORT DISRUPTIONS LEAVE AIRLINE FLYERS SCRAMBLING AS EXP...
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There’s a 90% chance of war against Islamic Republic in coming weeks – Washington source
'The boss is getting fed-up,' a source within the US Administration told Axios.
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CBS's Bari Weiss pulls out of UCLA lecture
Weiss, the founder of the Free Press and now editor-in-chief at CBS News, had been invited to speak at UCLA on the future of journalism.
DHS operation nets Minnesota prison guard who allegedly claimed US citizenship to join military
A Liberian man in Minnesota who tried "every trick in the book" to remain in the United States worked as a corrections officer and was once AWOL from the Pennsylvania National Guard when he was detained in January, authorities said Wednesday. Morris Brown, 45, was arrested Jan. 15 for multiple immigration violations, including overstaying his student visa and falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen, the Department of Homeland Security said. He was identified during Operation Twin Shield, a Trump a...
Actor Michael Jai White warns America is ‘not making men anymore’
Actor and martial artist Michael Jai White believes American boys are too soft these days."That’s another thing that’s sad about the United States: We’re not making men anymore," White commented to Joe Rogan on his podcast Wednesday while discussing "rites of passage" for men in countries like Australia and New Zealand."Not a lot of them," Rogan agreed. "When they are, they stand out."White claimed that non-Americans are often cast in movies now to play the "American alpha male … It’s very rarel...
Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti, sparking renewed strong travel warning
Kidnappers posing as police officers are targeting victims in Haiti’s capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince, prompting the U.S. Embassy to issue a fresh security warning urging Americans to limit travel and avoid driving alone.The embassy said there has been an increase in reported kidnappings for ransom, particularly in the Delmas area, with some assailants impersonating law enforcement to carry out abductions.U.S. officials urged Americans to limit all unnecessary travel, avoid ...
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County prosecutors probing whether Edison should be criminally prosecuted for Eaton fire
The Los Angeles County District Attorney is investigating whether Southern California Edison should be criminally prosecuted for its actions in last year's devastating Eaton wildfire, which killed 19 people and left thousands of families homeless.
This Galaxy Is 99% Dark Matter—and Basically Invisible
The galaxy is unusually dim and appears to be held together by invisible mass—dark matter.
Grieving mom says Mark Zuckerberg must 'face the music' as Meta CEO testifies in landmark addiction trial
A grieving mother is calling on Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to "face the music" as he takes the stand in a trial over claims social media platforms are designed to addict young users.Deb Schmill, a founding member of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, lost her 18-year-old daughter, Becca, to fentanyl poisoning in 2020 after the teenager allegedly connected with a dealer on Facebook."It's a historic moment. It’s time for this man to actually face the music. He's gone for too long without any accountabi...
Michelle Obama says affirmative action no different than athlete admissions
Former first lady Michelle Obama argued that getting accepted into college for being a star athlete is no different than being accepted due to affirmative action policies.During Wednesday’s episode of Mrs. Obama's "IMO" podcast, comedian Josh Johnson spoke about his own experience as a young Black comedian and writer and sometimes being the only Black person in the room."It is funny because, like, you know, people talk about, like, DEI and some of these initiatives and everything. And the thing ...
Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration
A great white shark has been cruising just off Florida's coast.The 9-foot, 433-pound female shark, known as "Brass Bed," was detected northeast of Cape Canaveral earlier this month after her satellite tag transmitted a signal, researchers said.Brass Bed was originally tagged in October 2025 near Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia, researchers told news agency SWNS.MASSIVE GREAT WHITE SHARK RETURNS TO FLORIDA WATERS AFTER EPIC YEAR-LONG ATLANTIC JOURNEYHer latest ping places her along a documented winter ...
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial that Meta just wants Instagram to be 'useful'
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Wednesday in a high-profile jury trial over social media addiction. In an appearance that was described by NBC News as "combative," the Facebook founder reportedly said that Meta's goal was to make Instagram "useful" not increase the time users are spending in the app. On the stand, Zuckerberg was questioned about a company document that said improving engagement was among "company goals," according to CNBC. But Zuckerberg claimed that the company had "made the co...
Jelly Roll reveals the one thing that 'still makes my skin crawl'
Jelly Roll is not a big fan of magic.During Netflix’s "Star Search" series finale Tuesday night, magician TJ Salta won the big $500,000 prize. After Salta was crowned the winner, Jelly Roll, a judge on the competition show, explained he is terrified of magicians.Fox News Digital was interviewing comedian Anthony Anderson when Jelly Roll approached him on the red carpet. "We were just talking about how you're definitely afraid of magicians and magic, but now you're in love with it," Anderson told...
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'Commercial-grade' fireworks show is latest stunt set on 6th Street Bridge, spread on social
A large, illegal fireworks display prompted firefighters to respond to the 6th Street Bridge, the latest in a series of troubling incidents taking place on the iconic structure.
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Sewage leak becomes stinker of a Washington political fight
A burst pipe sent hundreds of millions of litres of waste into the Potomac River.
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In New York, Philadelphia and elsewhere, officials are taking steps to try to limit immigration crackdowns
The policies could see ICE agents restricted, monitored and prosecuted for crimes.
Illegal immigrant with prior deportation shoots deputy in chest, dies after exchange: DHS
FIRST ON FOX: A man accused of shooting a South Carolina deputy in the chest during an early-morning traffic stop has been identified as a criminal illegal immigrant with a prior deportation and felony illegal re-entry conviction, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS officials told Fox News Digital that Charleston County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputies responded to a call for shots fired shortly after 9 p.m. on Feb. 10 on Johns Island.They were unable to find the sus...
Trump marks Black History Month, announces Medal of Freedom for Carson and praises Nicki Minaj
President Donald Trump announced that former Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House event marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, as attendees at one point broke into chants of "four more years.""Ben’s getting the Presidential Medal of Freedom," Trump said. "It’s the highest award you can have outside of the Congressional Medal of Honor."Trump said Carson would receive the nation’s top civilian ho...
Dyson announces the PencilWash wet floor cleaner
Last year Dyson introduced the PencilVac, which it immediately declared the "world’s slimmest vacuum cleaner." Presumably, then, the title of world’s slimmest wet floor cleaner goes to the newly unveiled PencilWash. Promising a "lighter, slimmer and smaller solution to wet cleaning without compromising on hygiene," the PencilWash is designed to let you clean everywhere you need to with minimal hassle. Like the vacuum cleaner with which it shares the first part of its name, the handle measures ju...
Philanthropy group ripped for bankrolling 'radical' defund the police, anti-ICE groups: 'Less safe'
A philanthropic organization known as Coefficient Giving, which is mainly funded by liberal billionaire Dustin Moskovitz and his wife Cari Tuna, is being knocked for quietly funding a slate of "radical projects" and donating millions to defund the police groups, anti-ICE initiatives and other progressive causes over the course of several years.Before changing its name from Open Philanthropy to Coefficient Giving and divesting from its "criminal justice reform" initiatives to a split-off group ca...
Tom Noonan, Frankenstein of ‘The Monster Squad,’ Dies at 74
He also starred in 'Last Action Hero,' 'RoboCop 2,' 'Heat,' and 'Manhunter.'
Jake Tapper reportedly 'very unhappy' as CNN tightens its book promotion policy following his Biden tell-all
CNN anchor Jake Tapper is reportedly "very unhappy" with his network's new policy on book promotion.Breaker Media reported Tuesday that CNN had updated its standards guide after the network leaned in heavily on Tapper's "Original Sin," the Joe Biden book co-authored by Axios reporter and CNN political analyst Alex Thompson."CNN’s editorial platforms are meant to distribute and showcase CNN’s journalism that our audience comes to CNN for because they know content we present goes through our edito...
Katey Sagal’s son, ‘Tell Me Lies’ star Jackson White, praises mom for ‘getting her s--- together’
Katey Sagal's son praised the "Married… With Children" star for "getting her s--- together."Jackson White, who starred as Stephen DeMarco in "Tell Me Lies," opened up about the example he had in his real-life TV star mom as he struggled with alcohol as a coping mechanism. White reflected on growing up between divorced parents, drinking young with his father, and using resentment as fuel in relationships – before realizing it was self-destructive."My mom got her s--- together," White said during ...
Team USA advances to Olympic men's hockey semifinal after exhilarating overtime winner
Heart rates grew sky-high in Milan and throughout the United States, but the Americans survived in their quest for men's hockey gold.Quinn Hughes, of the Minnesota Wild, scored in overtime to give Team USA a gritty 2-1 victory over Sweden on Wednesday, advancing them to the men's Olympic hockey semifinal.Both goalies pitched shutouts through the midway point of the game, but with just under nine minutes left in the second period, Jack Hughes' wrister was deflected by Dylan Larkin, and it scooted...
Sex offender charged with slashing 13-year-old's neck on Daytona Beach Boardwalk in random attack
A Florida sex offender is behind bars after allegedly slashing a teenager's neck while he walked along the Daytona Beach Boardwalk with his parents on Valentine's Day.After spending the day at the Daytona International Speedway, Sullivan Clarke, 13, was talking on the phone while walking back to his hotel with his parents.His mother, Lori, saw a man approach Sullivan and quickly slice his neck."I thought he was stealing Sully's phone," Lori told affiliate FOX 35 Orlando. "As soon as he slashed h...
Rubio holding secret talks with Raul Castro’s grandson over Cuba’s future: report
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly been holding secret talks with the grandson of Raul Castro, the former President of Cuba. The talks between Rubio and Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro are bypassing official Cuban government channels, Axios reported. "Our position — the U.S. government's position — is the regime has to go," a senior official told the news outlet. "But what exactly that looks like is up to [President Trump] and he has yet to decide. Rubio is still in talks with the gra...
Mark Zuckerberg Takes the Stand, No Meta Ray-Bans Allowed
At least two people accompanying Mark Zuckerberg to court on Wednesday wore the AI glasses.
Trump lauds 'piece of work' Jesse Jackson in 'sold-out' Black History Month event
President Donald Trump praised civil rights activist Jesse Jackson as a "real hero" during a White House Black History Month event Wednesday, just a day after Jackson’s death."I wanted to begin by expressing a sadness that the passing of a person who was. I knew very well Jesse was a piece of work. He was a piece of work. But he was a good man. He was a real hero," Trump said on Wednesday, earning cheers from the audience. Trump hosted leaders from the Black community at the White House Wednesda...
Trump lauds 'piece of work' Jesse Jackson at 'sold-out' Black History Month event
President Donald Trump praised civil rights activist Jesse Jackson as a "real hero" during a White House Black History Month event Wednesday, just a day after Jackson’s death."I wanted to begin by expressing a sadness that the passing of a person who was. I knew very well Jesse was a piece of work. He was a piece of work. But he was a good man. He was a real hero," Trump said Wednesday, earning cheers from the audience. Trump hosted leaders from the Black community at the White House Wednesday t...
Simone Biles draws on Olympic setback to support Ilia Malinin after 'Quad God's' gold bid unravels
American skating phenom Ilia Malinin, who has also been dubbed the "Quad God" for his extraordinary leaping ability, failed to medal after being the heavy favorite to win gold, finishing in eighth place in last week’s men’s free skate final.Simone Biles, the most decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast, knows firsthand what it’s like to compete under pressure on the world stage. Biles revealed that she contacted the fellow American Olympian in the aftermath of his unexpected result on the ice."I’ve defin...
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GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax
Kiley says he will introduce the 'Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.' It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there.
Florida execs sentenced in $233M Obamacare fraud that targeted homeless, hurricane victims
FIRST ON FOX: The president of a Florida insurance brokerage firm and the CEO of a marketing company were sentenced Wednesday to 20 years each in prison for leading a sprawling, $233 million Affordable Care Act fraud scheme that preyed on Florida's most vulnerable residents — including homeless and jobless individuals and newly displaced hurricane victims — to pocket millions in unearned commissions.Cory Lloyd, 46, of Stuart, Florida, and Steven Strong, 42, of Mansfield, Texas, were convicted of...
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Senators decry surge in deaths at ICE detention facilities, citing poor medical care
Senate Democrats cited a rise in immigration detention deaths since the start of the Trump administration, questioning oversight, medical care and facility expansion.
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BBC argues Trump failed to prove defamation
The BBC says Donald Trump has not shown that the edited speech harmed his reputation.
Trump says Mike Tyson has defended him against accusations of racism
President Donald Trump recalled friend and boxing legend Mike Tyson defending him against accusations of racism during a Black History Month speech at the White House Wednesday. Trump made the claims about Tyson as the president was praising famed Black athletes in American history, including Tyson, fellow boxing legends Muhamad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard and NFL legend Lawrence Taylor. "Mike Tyson, boy, I'll tell you, Mike has been loyal to me. Whenever they come out and say 'Trump's a racist!' ...
Uber Is Sinking Over $100 Million Into Charging Stations for Self-Driving Cars
The move signals the ride-hailing company is preparing for the rise of robotaxis.
Trump orders complete withdrawal of all troops from Syria within two months: report
The U.S. is preparing to withdraw all roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, ending a decade-long military mission as President Donald Trump reshapes America’s posture in the Middle East, according to a report.Three American officials familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that U.S. forces are expected to depart the country within the next two months, completing a full withdrawal after the military already vacated several key positions earlier this year.The move would mark the end of a ...
Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore picks up legal win in criminal case
Former Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore scored a legal victory Tuesday when a judge granted a request for a hearing to learn more about the investigation that led to criminal charges against him.Moore was arrested in December, hours after he was fired as the head coach of the Wolverines. He was accused of illegally entering the apartment of a woman he was having an extramarital affair with and threatening to kill himself in front of her.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE O...
The Dream of Home Arcades Isn’t Dead, and Neither Is Arcade1Up
The company behind Lite Brite said it wants to make Arcade1Up feel even more authentic than before.
Sharon Stone blasts Hollywood’s nudity double standard in fiery Instagram video
Sharon Stone has another bone to pick with Hollywood. On Monday, the "Basic Instinct" star, 67, called out the entertainment industry's hypocrisy surrounding nudity after a film crew asked her to remove a painting in her home that features a naked woman during an at-home tour. "Are we supposed to be terrified when we look in the mirror?" she asked in a video posted to Instagram. "Is it supposed to be a secret when we pee and poo and brush our teeth? Oh, are you supposed to look in there and go, ...
A New Moon Race Starts This Year—and This Time It’s All About the Water
The U.S. and China are each planning to land in the Moon’s Shackleton crater this year. Whoever gets there first will secure the best access to its resources.
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California sues Trump administration over billions in canceled clean energy funding
It is California's 58th lawsuit against the administration since Trump resumed office last year.
Utah Governor Pushes Back on CFTC’s Prediction Market Power Grab
The Trump administration is going to bat for a hands-off approach to the explosion of gambling in America.
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Team USA delivers gold and grit in dramatic fashion on Olympic stage
TURNING POINT – Ilia Malinin’s gold-medal hopes unraveled in the free skate after a string of mistakes and two falls dropped him to eighth place. The American entered the day in first place, but Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov ultimately seized gold. Continue reading … DREAM REALIZED – American Elana Meyers Taylor turned a longtime goal into reality, winning Olympic gold in women’s monobob at Milan Cortina. She held off Germany’s Laura Nolte by four hundredths of a second as teammate Kaillie Hump...
Essential Embo Episodes to Watch Before ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
With the iconic 'Clone Wars' bounty hunter making his live-action debut in the new 'Star Wars' movie, we look back at the must-watch episodes from his clearly very important back catalogue.
Missile defense race shifts to space; experts say real battle is in first minutes after launch
The debate over U.S. missile defense is increasingly focused on space, and defense experts argue that stopping threats in the earliest moments after launch could determine whether the homeland remains protected against Russia and China’s expanding arsenals.At a policy discussion marking roughly a year since the rollout of the "Golden Dome" homeland defense initiative, former senior defense officials said the United States can no longer rely primarily on deterrence and retaliation to shield the c...
Missile defense race shifts to space as experts say real battle is in first minutes after launch
The debate over U.S. missile defense is increasingly focused on space, as defense experts argue that stopping threats in the earliest moments after launch could determine whether the homeland remains protected against Russia and China’s expanding arsenals.At a policy discussion marking roughly a year since the rollout of the "Golden Dome" homeland defense initiative, former senior defense officials said the United States can no longer rely primarily on deterrence and retaliation to shield the co...
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New Zealand Herald News
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Despite Trump’s opposition to annexation, Israel has taken steps to expand control over the West Bank
Experts say the moves to expand control may lead to seizure of territory.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Former FBI agent reveals amount of time likely needed for advanced DNA testing
TUCSON, Ariz. – Advanced DNA testing which combines crime scene DNA analysis and information from commercial genealogy databases could take weeks or months to process after the DNA found on a glove near Nancy Guthrie's home didn't produce a match in an FBI database, according to an expert. During an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that DNA recovered from Guthrie's home, as well as a glove found near the house, wasn't a match for any records found in the F...
Terror sponsor Iran gets UN leadership overseeing Charter principles
Iran has been elected vice-chair of the United Nations Charter Committee, a body tasked with examining and strengthening the principles of the U.N. Charter, drawing criticism from Israel and renewed scrutiny of the organization’s selection processes.The appointment was approved during the committee’s opening meeting as part of its executive composition, through an agreed procedure and without a formal vote.At a U.N. press briefing, Fox News Digital asked whether Iran’s record aligns with the val...
IMG Academy set to pay nearly $2 million in fines after students' parents linked to Mexican drug cartel
IMG Academy, a renowned high school that has become a stepping stone for aspiring college and professional athletes, will pay a fine of nearly $2 million after it was found that two athletes’ parents had ties to a Mexican drug cartel.The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced last week that the guardians of students at the Bradenton, Florida, prep school committed 89 violations of counternarcotics sanctions."As a result of IMG Academy’s conduct, desig...
Heavily redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities
A state-commissioned review of Minnesota’s Medicaid program uncovered sweeping financial vulnerabilities across 14 high-risk service areas, finding systemic weaknesses that allowed questionable billing to go undetected and estimating that clearer policies and stronger prepayment safeguards could save taxpayers more than $1 billion.A vulnerability assessment by Optum State Government Solutions analyzed nearly four years of claims data, identifying widespread financial risks and specific weaknesse...
Heavily-redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities
A state-commissioned review of Minnesota’s Medicaid program uncovered sweeping financial vulnerabilities across 14 high-risk service areas, finding systemic weaknesses that allowed questionable billing to go undetected and estimating that clearer policies and stronger pre-payment safeguards could save taxpayers more than $1 billion.A vulnerability assessment by Optum State Government Solutions analyzed nearly four years of claims data, identifying widespread financial risks and specific weakness...
Mamdani accused of snubbing Black leaders as families flee New York City in droves
A New York Magazine columnist sounded the alarm Wednesday on frustrations about democratic socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not appointing a Black deputy mayor — and argued the mayor should understand the criticism."Mayor Mamdani needs to listen to the grumbling members of the political class who are upset that he has not named a deputy mayor who is African American. Whether or not he makes such an appointment, Mamdani should understand the roots of that criticism," New York Magazine...
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 Headphones Are At Their Lowest Price In Months
Bose's fabulous QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 noise-canceling headphones are the best travel headphones and are $50 off.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 Headphones Are at Their Lowest Price in Months
Bose's fabulous QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 noise-canceling headphones are the best travel headphones and are $50 off.
Who is Norway’s cross-country ski superstar 'King Klæbo'?
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is Norway's powerhouse cross-country skier who set another record on Wednesday by winning his fifth gold medal of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. He's now just under highly decorated U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps on the list of athletes with the most Olympic golds. So, what makes him so good?
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New Zealand Herald News
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Eight skiers found dead as search continues after California avalanche
The avalanche struck a 15-strong guided backcountry group near Truckee.
Shia LaBeouf demands 'free me' after battery arrest in Mardi Gras meltdown
Shia LaBeouf broke his silence Wednesday, nearly 24 hours after he was arrested on simple battery charges in New Orleans."Free me," LaBeouf wrote on social media just after 2 a.m. Earlier in the day, the "Transformers" actor was spotted celebrating Mardi Gras and dancing on Bourbon Street with his release papers in his mouth, WGNO reported.Prior to his arrest, LaBeouf showed off an arsenal of colorful Mardi Gras-themed baubles in a selfie shared on X. LaBeouf's whirlwind day began with an early-...
Former Maine councilor gives impassioned speech opposing city blocking cooperation with ICE
A former Maine city councilman gave an impassioned speech during a meeting Tuesday in opposition to an emergency ordinance prohibiting city workers from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, which passed anyway. Former Lewiston City Councilor Tim Gallant spoke during a public comment period on the measure, which passed in a 5-2 vote. The City Council heard from both supporters and opponents of the ordinance, which blocks city employees, including police, from working with U.S. Immigr...
Border protocols automatically triggered in search for Nancy Guthrie, retired agent says
As the search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in southern Arizona, authorities say there is no evidence she was taken across the U.S.–Mexico border, even as experts note that federal border protocols automatically come into play in disappearances near the international boundary.Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News’ Jonathan Hunt that investigators have found no indication Guthrie was transported south of the border."You know, I’m sure the FBI has looked into that as well, but no...
