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St Peter’s Basilica gets terrace cafe to open up space, translated Mass for its 400th birthday
The world’s largest church was consecrated on November 18, 1626.
Jikipedia Makes Falling into an Epstein Rabbit Hole Easier Than Ever
A newly released AI-backed resource by the creators of JMail puts the trove of ghastly files in a familiar, contextualizing, time-sucking format.
Obama calls Los Angeles homelessness an ‘atrocity,’ criticizes 'losing' political strategy
Former President Barack Obama criticized the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, calling it an "atrocity," given the billions of dollars elected officials have thrown at the problem over the years. Obama was speaking with YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen when he touched on criticism local residents and business owners have voiced for years."I think it is morally — ethically speaking — it is an atrocity that in a country this wealthy, we have people just on the streets, and we should insist on policies...
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First wave of nearly a week of rain hits Southern California. Snow expected for Mammoth, Tahoe
The Presidents Day holiday began in Southern California with bursts of rain and blasts of wind across the region, with more precipitation expected for much of the week.
Rihanna suffers wardrobe malfunction at New York Fashion Week
Rihanna experienced an unexpected fashion mishap while stepping out to support her boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, at his AWGE Fall/Winter 2026 fashion show during New York Fashion Week.On Friday night, the 37-year-old singer was photographed attending the show at Hall des Lumières in New York City. Rihanna was wearing a black fur-trimmed AWGE leather jacket that featured a very high slit down the back, which she paired with a black lace bra, sheer black footless stockings and pointed-toe black stiletto ...
Sharia law victim who fled Somalia issues endorsement in critical Senate race
EXCLUSIVE: Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a high-profile women’s rights activist who fled Sharia law, has endorsed Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, for re-election in a critical Senate race that could determine whether the GOP retains its majority.In a video announcing her endorsement, Ali, a speaker and author who fled Somalia after suffering female genital mutilation, said that "only John Cornyn has a proven record of stopping radical Islamic extremism.""I've seen firsthand what radical Islam does to women, to fa...
How Mamoru Hosoda Reforged ‘Hamlet’ Into an Anime About Choosing Life Over Revenge
Studio Chizu's 'Scarlet' follows a medieval princess fighting through purgatory to avenge her father.
Maduro raid questions trigger Pentagon review of top AI firm as potential ‘supply chain risk’
A dispute stemming from questions about the use of AI firm's Anthropic’s model during the U.S. operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has triggered a Pentagon review of the company’s partnership, with senior officials raising concerns that Anthropic could represent an alleged "supply chain risk."Axios first reported on the growing tensions between the Pentagon and Anthropic, a tech company known for emphasizing safeguards on AI. Anthropic won a $200 million contract with the Pentag...
Stephen A Smith says Trump right to secure border, says 'emergency efforts were necessary' after Biden's term
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith argued Sunday that while President Donald Trump’s methods may be flawed, he has taken understandable action to solve a crisis former President Joe Biden created.During an interview with "CBS Sunday Morning," Stephen A. Smith announced that he will soon determine whether he himself will run for president. "I will make a decision in early 2027, but I am not ruling it out because I expect a lot of success to come my way. And Lord help everybody if the amount of s...
Obama clarification on aliens comment came at urging of podcast host after online backlash
Liberal podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen defended his questioning of former President Barack Obama on Monday after the former president's response to a question about aliens went viral and revealed that he asked Obama to clarify his comments.Cohen posted a video on Monday explaining that he thought Obama, based on his answer during their interview, believes aliens are real, "but that if he hasn't seen them, it's because they're not here.""It felt clear to me. It felt clear to the other people in t...
Dolphins to release star wide receiver Tyreek Hill: reports
Tyreek Hill is poised to be one of the most well-known names on the free-agent market in March as the Miami Dolphins plan to release the wide receiver, according to multiple reports.The star wide receiver was among the players who don’t appear to fit the organization’s roster plans for the 2026 season. Miami is also reportedly set to release star pass rusher Bradley Chubb, offensive lineman James Daniels and wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHi...
Number of reports of people with weapons rises in Alberta after Tumbler Ridge shooting, say RCMP
An RCMP spokesperson says that he can't say with certainty that the increase is connected with the shooting that left nine dead last Tuesday, but it is unusual and Mounties believe people have been more sensitive to the tragedy.
OpenAI Just Hired the OpenClaw Guy, and Now You Have to Learn Who He Is
Austrian developer and former entrepreneur Peter Steinberger is largely responsible for the recent frenzy over AI agents.
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Prince Andrew emails vanish from Jeffrey Epstein files after release
King Charles says the royals 'stand ready' to aid police over Andrew's conduct.
Largest measles outbreak in recent history reported on southwestern Florida college campus
More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, marking the largest outbreak on an American college campus in recent history. The situation at the private Catholic college comes amid a broader national increase in measles cases, with 2,280 confirmed infections nationwide in 2025 and more than 900 cases reported so far in 2026."Since the start of the semester, 48 nurse-assessed students have progressed beyond the contagious period and now have natural i...
Agitator arrested on battery charge outside Trump's West Palm Beach golf course
Florida police arrested an agitator outside President Donald Trump's West Palm Beach golf course this weekend.Police say the man, identified as Paul Messer, was engaging with anti-Trump protesters across from the golf club on Sunday when he got into a verbal dispute with another protester and struck her multiple times in the upper chest and neck with a metal flagpole, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.The woman stumbled backward and had visible redness on the right side of her ...
Australian influencer claims Billie Eilish got him 'deported' from US over mansion joke
An Australian influencer is accusing Billie Eilish of being behind his removal from the United States after he mocked her Grammy Awards "stolen land" speech by launching a crowdfunding effort to "move into" her multi-million-dollar Los Angeles mansion."Billie Eilish got me deported from the US — I think her legal team contacted DHS," Drew Pavlou wrote Sunday on X."I spent 30 hours at LAX immigration trying to explain that my s--- posts were just a joke and that I didn’t actually plan to personal...
GOP states move to make church service disruptions a felony after Minnesota storming
A growing number of U.S. states have introduced legislation that would make it a felony for protesters to disrupt church services or other places of worship, in an apparent effort to head off anti-ICE demonstrations like those that unfolded weeks earlier in Minnesota.In Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, signed into law a Republican-led bill that strengthens penalties against demonstrators who disrupt church services in the state and creates a so-called "buffer zone" around worshipers to ...
Pennsylvania man accused of stabbing 3-month-old baby after talking 'sacrifice'
A 44-year-old father was arrested last week after allegedly stabbing his 3-month-old baby in Pennsylvania."The City of Coatesville Police Department and Chester County District Attorney’s Office announce the arrest of Michael Phillips, 44, of Coatesville, who is charged with Attempted Homicide, Aggravated Assault, and other charges after he stabbed his 3-month-old child in the abdomen," a Facebook post on the Chester County District Attorney Facebook page noted last week.An affidavit by City of ...
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor known for Tender Mercies and The Godfather, dead at 95
American actor Robert Duvall, known for his best-actor Oscar role in Tender Mercies and for appearing in classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at 95.
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Israeli approval of West Bank land registration draws outrage
The EU and Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan have criticised the move as illegal.
RNC mocks 'Forget someone again??' after Dems’ Presidents Day post leaves out big name
Democrats were mocked for leaving one of their most popular presidents off their party’s Presidents' Day message after Republicans noticed that former President Bill Clinton was absent.The former Arkansas governor and 42nd commander in chief was missing from a "Happy President’s Day" image that included John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Franklin Roosevelt, Barack Obama and Joe Biden.The only Democratic presidents missing between Roosevelt and Biden’s tenures were Clinton and Harry T...
The Apple Podcasts app is switching to HTTP Live Streaming video technology
Apple is planning a major update for its Podcasts app. The entire app is switching to the company's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video technology. Previously, it streamed video in various formats like MOV, MP4 and M4V. This provides several benefits for the end user. It lets people switch seamlessly between watching and listening, in addition to offering a horizontal full display option. It'll also make both video and audio streams available to download for offline viewing. This wasn't possible wit...
Apple's Podcasts app now supports HTTP Live Streaming video technology
Apple is planning a major update for its Podcasts app. The app now supports the company's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video technology. Previously, it only streamed video in various formats like MOV, MP4 and M4V. This provides several benefits for the end user. It lets people switch seamlessly between watching and listening, in addition to offering a horizontal full display option. It'll also make both video and audio streams available to download for offline viewing. This wasn't possible with the...
NAACP asks judge to limit how feds use Georgia voter data seized by FBI
The NAACP formally asked a federal judge to protect voter information seized by the FBI from an election warehouse in Atlanta on Sunday.The NAACP and other organizations say the documents contain "sensitive personal information," and asked the judge to impose limits on how the FBI can use the data. Their motion argues the seizure from the Fulton County elections building "infringed constitutional protections of privacy, and interfered with the right to vote."The motion asks the judge to "order r...
Democrat lawmakers rush to bash Trump even as jobs, inflation reports beat projections
Democrats are sticking to their skepticism about President Donald Trump’s performance on the economy, blasting the country’s "unaffordability" even as the reporting from January exceeded expectations on inflation and the job market.January’s inflation report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed just a 2.5% increase in prices over last year — a number that inches the economy closer to the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%.Similarly, the U.S. jobs report for last month showed that the ...
Team USA women's hockey shuts out Sweden, moves to gold medal game at Winter Olympics
Team USA women’s ice hockey will have a shot at a gold medal as they defeated Sweden in the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday.American goaltender Aerin Frankel picked up another shutout as Team USA defeated the Swedes, 5-0. Frankel has not allowed a goal since the team’s 5-1 win in their opening matchup against the Czech Republic. Since then, Team USA has been firing on all cylinders.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCayla Barnes put the U.S. on the board in the fi...
iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know so far, including the leaked design, upgrades, price and more details
Apple still hasn’t officially announced a foldable iPhone, but the rumor mill hasn’t slowed down. Over the past few months, analysts, supply-chain watchers and leakers have continued to sketch out what Apple’s first folding phone might look like and when it could finally arrive. Most signs still point to a late-2026 debut, though plenty could change between now and then.As always with unreleased Apple hardware, nothing here is confirmed. Plans can shift, features can be reworked and timelines ca...
Nancy Guthrie case: FBI prepares for 'parallel realities' while awaiting DNA results
TUCSON, Ariz. — As the Nancy Guthrie case enters week three, investigators and the public are awaiting potentially pivotal DNA results tied to a glove recovered near the scene.But according to retired FBI agent Jason Pack, even a major forensic development may not be the silver bullet many are expecting."From the perspective of an agent who’s sat in that war room waiting on lab results, DNA is one of the most powerful tools we have, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood by the public," Pac...
'Godfather' star Robert Duvall dead at 95
Robert Duvall died Sunday, according to his wife, Luciana Pedraza Duvall. He was 95.Circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately made available."Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time," his wife shared online. "Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort."JAMES VAN DER BEEK, ‘DAWSON’S CREEK' AND ‘VARSITY BLUES’ STAR, DEAD AT 48"To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director,...
GOP lawmaker joins Democrat-led effort to limit Trump's pardon power
A House GOP lawmaker has become the first member of his party to support a Democrat-led effort to limit presidential pardon power.Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., signed on in support of legislation led by Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Md., to establish a congressional review process for presidential pardons.It comes after President Donald Trump pardoned five ex-NFL players guilty of various charges including perjury, drug trafficking and counterfeiting. "Across multiple administrations, we’ve seen legitimate...
Los Angeles beaches could become national parks, NPS seeking input
The National Parks Services (NPS) is seeking public input over whether Los Angeles County's iconic coastline should be designated as a national park. The "Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study," which was approved by Congress in 2022, will examine a large swath of the Pacific Coast stretching from Will Rogers State Beach near the Santa Monica Bay to Torrance Beach.The study also includes the San Pedro coastline within the city of Los Angeles. It will evaluate four specific factors: sig...
‘War on Drugs’ crusader Bill Bennett breaks with Trump as White House moves to ease federal marijuana rules
Former Reagan Education Secretary William Bennett is siding with Trump on much of the administration’s agenda, but drawing a firm line on marijuana policy — arguing the White House should not move to federally reschedule cannabis."I love Donald Trump," Bennett said during a phone call to Fox News Digital. "I love almost everything he does, but I don't love this." Bennett spoke to Fox News Digital Friday in reaction to Trump signing an executive order in December 2025 directing the Justice Depart...
Shutdown flips ICE oversight fight as DHS moves to block surprise lawmaker visits
The Department of Homeland Security told a court Friday that it could once again ban federal lawmakers from making unannounced visits to ICE detention centers after funding restrictions passed by Congress had expired.Government lawyers wrote to the D.C. federal court that there was "no lawful basis" for the court to continue blocking the policy, saying the partial government shutdown cleared the way for DHS to enforce it. The policy has been a point of contention in court for months as Democrati...
'Tehran' co-creator Dana Eden, 52, dies suddenly in Greece filming Israeli spy show's new season
Dana Eden, the Israeli producer behind the Emmy-winning series "Tehran," has died.Eden, 52, died suddenly in Greece, according to Israeli public broadcaster KAN. The series' co-creator was found dead in a hotel in the Greek capital, Athens, a Greek police official said, adding that initial indications suggested she had taken her own life and there was no suspicion of foul play. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as Greek police do not comment publicly in such cases.JAMES VAN DER BEEK, ...
The History of the Rebellion That Nearly Broke House Targaryen
As 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' looks back, here's what you need to know about the Blackfyre pretenders.
American Olympian disqualified from ski jumping competition over equipment issue
American ski jumper Annika Belshaw was hit with a disqualification for a similar reason as Austria’s Daniel Tschofenig was at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Belshaw was disqualified from the women’s large hill competition for having skis that were too long. Officials determined that her ski length was 1 centimeter over the correct size. She was set to compete in the finals after making it past the qualifying round.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut her hopes of possibly getting to t...
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France opens murder probe as killing of far-right activist stokes tensions
Quentin Deranque, 23, died after a brutal beating near a Lyon campus protest.
Paris police raid Arab World Institute in connection with Epstein investigation
French police raided the headquarters of the Arab World Institute (AWI) on Monday as part of its investigation into a former government official's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.Authorities searched the Paris headquarters along with several other locations, according to the national financial prosecutor. The investigators were searching for documents relating to ex-culture minister Jack Lang, who served as the AWI's head until his resignation last month. AWI is a part of France's foreign ministr...
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Columbia Punishes 2 Who Helped Epstein’s Girlfriend Enter Dental College
The release of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has sent ripples through the worlds of business, politics and academia, including at Columbia, where he helped his girlfriend gain entry.
Florida deputy rescues unconscious woman from house fire, carries her to safety
A deputy in Florida saved an unconscious woman during a house fire on Sunday.Footage from Volusia County Sheriff's deputy Austin Graham's body camera shows him forcing entry into the home after responding to reports of a house fire.Graham found the woman unconscious on the floor of a hallway, and he quickly carried her out of the home."Come on, ma’am, I got you," Graham could be heard saying in the footage.DRAMATIC BODYCAM VIDEO CAPTURES DEPUTY PULLING WOMAN FROM FIERY CAR WRECK: 'I GOT TO HER J...
Shocking airport security busts reveal bizarre and hidden items tucked away in luggage
Turtles, razor blades and even a replica pipe bomb were just a few of the shocking items confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in 2025, the agency reported recently. The agency detailed the security incidents in a post on its official Instagram account, showcasing items discovered in both carry-on and checked baggage at airports across the country.Here are 10 discoveries revealed by the TSA.'SECURITY-RELATED SITUATION' GROUNDS FLIGHT TO VACATION HOT SPOT, PASSENGERS CON...
Wearable robotics are changing how we walk and run
When you hear the word robotics, you probably think of factory machines or humanoid robots sprinting across a test track. That image makes sense. For years, robotics lived in labs and industrial spaces. But a quieter shift is happening much closer to home. It is happening around your ankles, knees and hips. Wearable robotics are moving out of research labs and into everyday life. From powered shoes to lightweight exoskeletons, this new wave of assisted movement technology is becoming a real cons...
California surfer murdered in apparent robbery at his home in Costa Rica: reports
A prominent surfer from California was murdered at his home in Costa Rica during an apparent break-in over the weekend, according to reports.Kurt Van Dyke, a 66-year-old expatriate who owned a hotel in the Costa Rican town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, was found dead Saturday inside his apartment, the Tico Times reported.A preliminary exam indicated that Van Dyke’s body showed signs of asphyxiation and multiple stab wounds, the outlet reported.Van Dyke, a native of Santa Cruz, California, was in...
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‘Tragedy of Coriolanus’ Swerves Off Course in Brooklyn
Theater for a New Audience’s reimagining of the Shakespearean tragedy misses an opportunity to engage the play’s many echoes with our own tense era.
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Richard Ottinger, 97, Dies; Fought for the Environment in Congress
A New York Democrat, he spent 16 years in the House over two stretches, beginning in 1965, championing the health of the Hudson River and opposing the Vietnam War.
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Kremlin rejects European assessment Navalny died of poisoning
Britain and four EU states say opposition leader was killed with frog toxin epibatidine.
Portland pizza joint hits site visitors with 'F--- ICE' message, declares food is 'political'
A Portland, Oregon, pizza restaurant is greeting visitors to its website with a vulgar, anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) message.Visitors who navigate to the website for the Portland-based pizza shop, Tastebud, are met with a vulgar anti-ICE pop-up message and a series of political and social statements."Food is Political, No one is illegal on stolen land, F--- Ice, Abolish Ice, Release the Trump/Epstein files," the pop-up reads, with an option to sign up for the restaurant's ...
Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post
Ilia Malinin of the United States posted to social media sharing the pressure of the Olympics and online hate contributed to his falls in the men's singles free program finals on Friday.
Ex-NFL Pro Bowl lineman Tre' Johnson dead at 54
Tre’ Johnson, a former NFL offensive lineman who was selected to one Pro Bowl over the course of his nine-year career, has died, his family said. He was 54.Johnson’s wife, Irene, wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday that he had died unexpectedly during a family trip.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre’ Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly... during a brief family trip," she wrote. "His four children, Chloe, EJ...
Obama clarifies comments on aliens being real, says he saw 'no evidence' they've made contact
Former U.S. president Barack Obama took to Instagram on Sunday to clarify comments he'd made on a podcast about aliens being real, saying he did not see evidence that aliens have made contact with us.
Bill Maher calls viewers who stopped watching after his Trump dinner 'idiots' in heated defense
Comedian Bill Maher called people who stopped watching his show after he dined with President Donald Trump "idiots" during an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson posted on Saturday."First of all, the people who stopped watching my show because I had dinner with him are idiots, in my view," he said during the interview on "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson." "They just are. They're just completely emotional because they're always asking the wrong question, which is like, 'How dare you have dinne...
Nancy Guthrie case: 5 key evidence pieces so far
TUCSON, Ariz. — Nancy Guthrie has been missing from her home in Tucson's Catalina Foothills since the early morning hours of Feb. 1, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona.She's the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, and her disappearance has garnered international attention.Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said early in the investigation that her home was viewed as a crime scene and indicated that she'd been removed from it against her will.Since then, ...
Montana governor launches sanctuary crackdown, probes capital city over ICE limits
A western state’s governor and attorney general are launching an investigation into potential violations of a statewide ban on sanctuary cities and sanctuary-jurisdictional policies, pledging zero tolerance for failure to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte told Fox News Digital that he and Attorney General Austin Knudsen, both Republicans, will investigate the capital city of Helena under SB 200, which permits civil legal action and enforcement of fines ag...
‘At some point, you age out’: Obama urges Democrats to pass torch to younger candidates
Former President Barack Obama says the Democratic Party needs to elevate a younger generation of candidates if it wants to win at the ballot box in the 2026 midterm elections and beyond.Obama, who was 47-years-old when first elected president in 2008, is warning that older politicians can "age out" and lose a crucial connection to a younger electorate."I’m not making a hard and fast rule here, but I do think that Democrats do well when we have candidates who are plugged into the moment, to the z...
Schumer pushes bill to give Pride flag same status as US, military flags
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is making a push to have the Pride flag considered on the same level as the U.S. flag in the eyes of the federal government.Schumer announced plans to introduce legislation that would make the flag, a symbol of the LGBTQ movement, a congressionally authorized flag. The distinction would enshrine the flag with similar protections as the U.S. flag, military flags, POW/MIA flags and others recognized by Congress.His move comes after the Trump administra...
Quebec auto board officials lied for years to hide costs of botched digital launch, commission finds
Top officials at Quebec's automobile insurance board, known as the SAAQ, deliberately lied to the provincial government for years to conceal colossal cost overruns and issues with its digital transition, according to a report tabled by Judge Denis Gallant in Quebec City Monday.
Jane Seymour says she’s ‘never on a diet,’ reveals simple routine that’s kept her a size 4 for decades
Jane Seymour shared her secrets to staying fit and healthy as she celebrated turning 75. During a recent interview with the Daily Mail, the actress, who marked her milestone birthday on Sunday, revealed how she has stayed a size 4 since she was a teenager and detailed her approach to dieting. "I love the Mediterranean way of eating, it works so well, and it tastes good, it includes a lot of delicious food like tomatoes, olives and fish," the "Somewhere in Time" star said. JANE SEYMOUR SAYS SHE’S...
The Vatican introduces an AI-assisted live translation service
The Vatican is leaning into AI. AI-assisted live translations are being introduced for Holy Mass attendees the holy masses if you will. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican has teamed up with Translated, a language service provider, to create live translations in 60 languages. "Saint Peter’s Basilica has, for centuries, welcomed the faithful from every nation and tongue. In making available a tool that helps many to understand the words of the liturgy, we wish to serve the mission t...
Illinois district where faculty celebrated Charlie Kirk's death exposed over racial 'segregation' plan
FIRST ON FOX: An Illinois school district filled with faculty who celebrated and hoped for the death of Charlie Kirk was exposed for their 2026 equity framework plan the district "aspires to" that includes hiring and retaining staff with "diverse backgrounds" and mandated DEI training sessions for faculty and students. Defending Education uncovered Oswego District 308’s equity roadmap through several Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which brought to light an annual report summary on D...
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The Moon Hides Mercury, Tours the Planets Through Late February
The Moon has a busy next two weeks ahead of it. Fresh off of Tuesday’s annular solar eclipse, the Moon begins an evening tour of the planets in the last half of February 2026. The waxing Moon actually slides by every planet except Mars over the next week. As a highlight, the waxing crescent Moon actually occults the planet Mercury in a rare celestial event on the night of Wednesday, February 18th.
ICE assaults spike 1,500% as Dems draw ‘hard red line’ to unmask agents in DHS battle
Senior Trump administration officials defended the use of masks and other facial coverings by federal immigration enforcement officers, citing a sharp increase in assaults and violent threats against agents amid the administration’s hard-line immigration crackdown. White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday defended the use of masks and other facial coverings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as necessary to protect agents from a rise in assaults and violent threats reported by t...
Could DMT Be a New Treatment for Depression? A Small Study Says Yes
People taking DMT tended to experience significant relief from their depression for up to three months, the researchers found.
Netgear Nighthawk M7 Portable 5G Router Review: A Little Stability Goes a Long Way
The Nighthawk 5G M7 is a versatile travel Wi-Fi router the size of a chunky smartphone.
The Magic of ‘Ponyo’ Comes to Life at the Academy Museum
Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki donated over 100 pieces for the exhibit, open through January 2027.
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Stream these documentaries on the Winter Olympics going back a century
New York Times: Since 1912 the IOC has made official films for almost every Olympic Games.
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Friends call for new probe into 2012 death following revelations about killing of Alexei Navalny
Alexander Perepilichny collapsed and died while jogging near his home in Surrey.
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Europe today looks different from the one Trump’s team describes
New York Times: Demographic trends have changed the modern transatlantic relationship.
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Lahore dispatch: In Pakistan, a kite festival returns to troubled skies
New York Times: The century-old Basant festival had been banned for nearly two decades.
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Canada aims to shift its reliance on US defence companies to Canadian military suppliers
New York Times: Carney aims to shift reliance on US military suppliers to domestic ones.
Trump unveils maritime action plan as China dominates global shipbuilding
The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping maritime action plan Friday, aimed at reclaiming U.S. maritime dominance and reducing America’s reliance on foreign-built and foreign-flagged ships that carry the vast majority of its international trade.Senior administration officials warned in a call with reporters that nearly 99% of U.S. international maritime trade moves on foreign-built, foreign-owned and foreign-flagged vessels, a dependence they described as a national and economic security vul...
Simone Biles' NFL husband says he was nearly robbed while in Italy for Winter Olympics
Jonathan Owens, the husband of Olympic legend Simone Biles who currently plays in the NFL for the Chicago Bears, said Sunday he nearly got robbed while in Italy.Owens appeared to be in Milan for the Winter Olympics to cheer on Team USA with Biles. He wrote in a post on social media that his day was nearly upended.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Not somebody just tried to snatch my shopping bag in Milan, force of habit," he wrote on X. "I had it tied around my hand so he couldn...
PM Carney taps former head of public service to spearhead CUSMA negotiations
Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen the former clerk of the Privy Council, Janice Charette, to head Canada's trade negotiations as it prepares for a review of the North American trade pact this year.
Dell XPS 14 (2026) Review: Congratulations, You (Almost) Made a MacBook
The return of the Dell XPS offers us a great PC—with an odd keyboard and a depressing price.
Layers of 3 revealed via a mysterious trailer and poem
Bloober Team has revealed Layer of Fear 3 following a Valentine's Day countdown that started at the beginning of 2026. The new chapter will include not only a game but a novel and music, the company said in a press release. The developer revealed the new IP via a live-action teaser, with an actor reading lines from William Blake's poem, The Sick Rose. A painting then fell from the wall, and the actor then turned over an hourglass with red sand, with a tagline stating "The door won't stay closed...
Layers of Fear 3 revealed via a mysterious trailer and poem
Bloober Team has revealed Layer of Fear 3 following a Valentine's Day countdown that started at the beginning of 2026. The new chapter will include not only a game but a novel and music, the company said in a press release. The developer revealed the new IP via a live-action teaser, with an actor reading lines from William Blake's poem, The Sick Rose. A painting then fell from the wall, and the actor then turned over an hourglass with red sand, with a tagline stating "The door won't stay closed...
Ilia Malinin hints at intense Olympic pressure days after unexpected result
Team USA figure skating star Ilia Malinin offered a reminder to critics of Olympic athletes participating in the Milan Cortina Games on Monday.Malinin finished in eighth place in the men’s singles competition on Friday, following two falls in what was expected to be his event to lose. In a post on his Instagram, Malinin raised awareness about the mental toll of elite competition.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"On the world’s biggest stage, those who appear the strongest may st...
DNC Chair Ken Martin boasts ‘win after win,’ shrugs off massive Trump, Republican money lead
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Democrats are spotlighting their "positive momentum" at the ballot box since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, as they work to win back House and Senate majorities in this year's midterm elections."We had a record of victories across the country over the last year," Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin touted this weekend in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "We're winning up and down the ballot, big statewide elections, of course,...
Car dealers seek reimbursement for EVs sold under old rebate program as new one launches today
The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program launches today, but some auto dealers in Canada say they're still out tens of thousands of dollars from the last one.
Minnesota lawmaker expresses concern after reviewing voter rolls, finding 3,000 people missing information
A Minnesota state representative is questioning the integrity of voter roll data in the state’s most populous county, setting off a dispute over access to election records."Why is there such an effort to block us or any election integrity group to see this information?" state Rep. Pam Altendorf said Saturday."If they're clean, that's great. And if not, if [Minnesota Secretary of State] Steve Simon is unable or unwilling to clean our voter rolls, then we absolutely have to get federal help becaus...
What Would the First Week of World War III Look Like in Space?
"Think Wall-E, just a lot more depressing."
Apple's next event is set for March 4
Apple has lined up its first event of the year. The company has invited members of the press to an “Apple Experience” that’s taking place in New York City on March 4 at 9AM ET. It hasn’t yet confirmed whether it will stream the event publicly. According to MacRumors, versions of this Apple Experience will also take place simultaneously in London and Shanghai.It seems likely that Apple will take this opportunity to unveil its latest slate of iPads and MacBooks. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported ea...
Iranian Crown Prince makes new appeal to Trump to weaken ayatollah's regime as killing continues
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for "humanitarian intervention" in his country and urgent international measures against Iran’s ruling regime amid protests and reported mass casualties.Pahlavi appealed to President Donald Trump after Trump said regime change in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen."The prince listed several measures the U.S. could take to weaken the ayatollah, including neutralizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), cracking down on "ghost ...
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi makes new appeal to Trump to weaken ayatollah's regime as killing continues
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for "humanitarian intervention" in his country and urgent international measures against Iran’s ruling regime amid protests and reported mass casualties.Pahlavi appealed to President Donald Trump after Trump said regime change in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen."The prince listed several measures the U.S. could take to weaken the ayatollah, including neutralizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), cracking down on "ghost ...
Presidents' Day sales 2026 are live: The best tech deals up to 43 percent off to shop from Apple, Samsung, Anker and others
Presidents’ Day is a great time to buy appliances, mattresses and furniture as they are often on sale for the holiday. Tech also gets discounted around this time, but you have to do a bit more digging to find actually good deals. And this year, Presidents’ Day comes right after Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl 2026, which means there are some overlapping sales to consider. If you don’t want to sort through the mess of bad deals out there, Engadget has you covered. We’re curating the best President...
Apple Presidents' Day sales are live: Get the Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, plus more deals to shop now
If you need a little help with your New Year's resolution to be more active, you can save on the latest Apple Watch right now. The Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $299 for Presidents' Day, which is $100 off and the lowest price we've seen. A number of other Apple devices are on sale for the holiday as well. We named the Apple Watch Series 11 as our choice for best smartwatch overall. It scored a 90 in our review thanks to its 24 hours-plus of battery life and a thin, light design that's ea...
Transit funding hits record highs as ridership languishes, new report questions return on billions
FIRST ON FOX: A new report is raising fresh questions about whether billions in federal transit spending are delivering results, as funding climbs to record highs while bus and rail commuting remains below pre-pandemic levels.Released by the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, the analysis argues the disconnect reflects structural flaws in how federal transit dollars are allocated — particularly as remote work reshapes commuting patterns and budget pressures intensify.Wendell Cox, a senior fellow w...
Reverse Engineering Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring AI Agent Support
Malware analysis Linux distro gets Ubuntu 24.04 base, a new installer, and many new tools.
Jeffries clashes with left-wing podcast host over demand to lead push to 'abolish ICE'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries clashed with left-wing podcast host Wajahat Ali on Friday while facing questions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Speaking with Ali and ex-MSNBC host Joy Reid during Reid's show, Jeffries argued that one of the most actionable things Democrats could do right now is making it so state attorneys general can investigate and prosecute ICE agents, as Republicans control the House and the Senate and any action against the agency or the Department of...
The creators of Mixtape want to make a great hangout video game
For most adventure games, the long-term goal can often focus on solving a grand mystery or chasing a lost artifact of the past. But for the upcoming Mixtape, from publisher Annapurna Interactive, it sets its sights on the misadventures of young friends enjoying their last days together before moving on. It's the type of narrative adventure game that shines a light on how good music can bring people together, and how much fun getting into trouble can be. From developer Beethoven and Dinosaur, the...
The Penultimate ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Brings Peril and Pain
‘In the Name of the Mother’ gives us more of Dunk’s origin story as he faces the greatest test of his life.
I went from preacher’s kid to meth addict then everything changed
I grew up as the son of a traveling evangelist. My mom is truly one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. Sadly, beneath her elegant facade was a deep fear-driven need to appear as though everything was OK. Our life was far from it. The man I grew up watching speak behind a pulpit was not the same man at home behind closed doors, where I had a front-row seat to the physical abuse he heaped on my mother.Keeping the secret of Dad’s abuse was our No. 1 rule as a family. No one could ever know. I ...
Hiker dies near summit of New York's tallest peak after slipping off trail
A 21-year-old hiker died after slipping off the trail near the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s tallest peak, authorities said.The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reported that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) confirmed the victim, who was from New Jersey, was found dead near the summit area Thursday night. Officials have not released the hiker’s name or gender.The NYSDEC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment, but a spokesperson fo...
Dana Eden, co-creator of Israeli TV series Tehran, found dead in Athens hotel: police
Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama Tehran, has died suddenly in Greece, Israeli public broadcaster KAN said Monday.
Tennis player claims sport's culture is 'racist' in scathing social media post
Australian women’s tennis player Destanee Aiava announced Saturday that the 2026 season will be her last in a scathing statement about the sport posted on her social media.Aiava, 25, described tennis as her "toxic boyfriend" in the statement posted on Instagram. She lamented being so young when she started, with her breakthrough coming when she was just 17.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe wrote that tennis gave her some of her best friends and she was able to travel to place...
Rubio seals civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Hungary
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement involving the U.S. and Hungary on Monday.During remarks at the signing ceremony, Rubio indicated that the U.S.-Hungary relationship, and the relationship between President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, is very close.The American diplomat described the relationship between the two nations as being "as close as I can possibly imagine it being."RUBIO BLASTS ‘WORLD WITHOUT BORDERS’ FANTASY, WAR...
Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots
The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.Now, one town in the region is looking to maintain its enduring beauty — and its global allure — by proposing a fine on locals who leave out their trash cans too long. The effort is apparently about appealing to tourists who are busy snapping Instagrams. It is also connected to housing costs. ISLAND CRACKS DOWN AS TOURISTS ARE SLAPPED WITH NEW FEES,...
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Is Dark Energy Actually Evolving?
Dark energy is one of those cosmological features that we are still learning about. While we can’t see it directly, we can most famously observe its effects on the universe - primarily how it is causing the expansion of the universe to speed up. But recently, physicists have begun to question even that narrative, pointing to results that show the expansion isn’t happening at the same rate our math would have predicted. In essence, dark energy might be changing over time, and that would have a h...
James Carville launches expletive-filled rant predicting Democrats will beat the GOP's 'f---ing a--es'
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville unleashed an expletive-filled rant on Saturday, arguing that the Democratic Party will win the next two elections and defeat the GOP "motherf---ers."Carville closed a short video to his "Politics War Room" podcast, insisting that the Democratic Party needs to embrace a sense of "gallows humor" and "laugh heartily" at Republicans ahead of the midterm elections."I know we all got to get through this with difficult times, but never forget it's Mardi Gra...
Australia Hanukkah terror attack suspect seen for first time in prison
The man accused of carrying out a Hanukkah terror attack in Sydney, Australia, was seen publicly for the first time Monday, appearing by video link from Goulburn Supermax prison during a hearing at Downing Center Local Court.7NewsAustralia reported that Naveed Akram, 24, spoke only briefly during the less than 10-minute hearing as a suppression order protecting the names of some victims was extended."Did you hear what just occurred?" Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund asked. "Yep," Akram repl...
