The Artemis 2 Astronauts Will Observe Parts of the Moon Humans Have Never Laid Eyes On

NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is no mere test flight. The crew will partake in some seriously mind-blowing science during their 10-day trip around the Moon.

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested and Approved

Most gaming laptops under $1,000 aren’t great, but these three machines stand out above the rest.

The 52 Best Movies on Netflix, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

The Rip, Frankenstein, and Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.

The 52 Best Shows on Netflix, WIRED's Picks (January 2026)

Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, Stranger Things, and His and Hers are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.

More Cult of the Lamb, a World War II computer mystery and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. It’s been a very busy week of fun game releases (next week will be too!), so let’s get into some of them after a quick reflection on gaming while traveling.I love my Steam Deck. I really truly do. It’s a fantastic machine. And yet when I brought it with me on a five-week trip over the holidays, I used it for barely an hour the entire time. That doesn’t really justify the space and weight it takes up in my bag. The same hol...

Best Portable Blenders of 2026: Ninja, Nutribullet, Beast

Cordless portable blenders have come a long way since their introduction a decade back. Here's why the Ninja Blast Max smokes them all.

DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data, DOJ Admits

Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and more.

Virginia Democrats frustrate law enforcement with bill axing prison time for violent crime, expert warns

A new bill proposed by Democrats in the Virginia state legislature is raising concerns regarding the removal of minimum prison sentences for various violent felony crimes. Within days of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger being sworn in, members of her party introduced a flurry of amendments looking to end mandatory minimum sentences for various crimes within the state. According to Jason Miyares, the former Republican attorney general, House Bill 863 includes proposals to effectively eliminate ...

Director Kevin Smith says podcasting medium became 'a waste,' lost its soul when it became political

Director Kevin Smith, an early pioneer of podcasting, told Fox News Digital the medium has lost much of its soul and originality after becoming too inundated with politics in his view.Launching "SModcast" in 2007 with his friend and fellow director Scott Mosier, Smith said he considers himself a "Johnny Appleseed for podcasts," encouraging other artists to create their own podcasts and teaching them the ropes along the way.As the years went by, Smith noticed that the "layer of intimacy" podcasts...

The more Trump allies covet Alberta, the less popular separatism may get

Independence movement leaders cheer on U.S. cabinet member's praise, but resist talk of Alberta becoming part of States.

Rain, not snow: Extraordinary warmth leaves mountains less snowy across the West

The snowpack this winter is smaller than average in California's Sierra Nevada as well as the Rocky Mountains. The lack of snow reflects record warmth.

Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows

Plus: Asus exits the smartphone market, and Sony partners with TCL on TVs.

Cruz back in Texas after photo of him boarding plane sparks backlash ahead of winter storm

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, returned to the Lone Star State Friday after a photo went viral on social media of him boarding a plane as the state prepares for a potentially historic winter storm.The senator appeared to poke fun at himself on Friday as online chatter swirled over the past few days about whether he would once again be absent as his constituents hunkered down during a major weather event."I’ve returned home from my work trip. It’s 66 degrees & beautiful. A storm is expected tomorrow nig...

Watch Party: The Best TAG in Years, a ’60s Sensation, and Omega Goes All White

It’s LVMH Watch Week, so here's WIRED's pick of the timepieces that made their debut—plus one notable gatecrasher.

Good News for Mobile App Developers: Skip Is Now Open Source

The tool gets rid of its subscription model and open-sources the engine.

Johnson warns House Republicans to ‘stay healthy’ as GOP majority shrinks to the edge

Republicans are clinging to a razor-thin 218-213 House majority.But House Speaker Mike Johnson shouldn't expect many reinforcements anytime soon.This month's shocking early House retirement of MAGA firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and the unexpected death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California further shrunk the GOP's margins in the chamber.And that has House GOP leaders keeping a tight leash on the party's rank and file members.DEMOCRATIC TAKEOVER FEARS SOAR AS HOUSE REPU...

This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt

Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim underwater for months powered only by light.

Once at risk of demolition, this Ontario WW II site will now be restored

A historic Second World War site in Bowmanville, Ont., is now safe from demolition, but the cost and responsibility of restoring it is now on the shoulders of the non-profit organization that’s fought to save it for months. 

Bill Maher predicts Republicans will get 'dogs--t kicked out' of them in midterms over immigration

"Real Time" host Bill Maher predicted Friday that Republicans will get the "dogs--t kicked out" of them in the midterms for one reason alone: immigration."This is not what people voted for," Maher argued, showing his panelists pictures of people in the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, including one of a woman appearing to be pepper sprayed in the face against the road.Maher’s criticism was echoed by thousands of protesters in Minneapolis Friday, who marched in sub-zero ...

Carney Liberals return to House of Commons still short of a majority

Depending on who you ask, the Carney Liberals could be on the cusp of securing a majority or triggering a general election.

Most of the Epstein documents still haven't been released. What's going on?

More than a month after a deadline passed for the U.S. Justice Department to release all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, most are still not available. It's not clear when they will be released as required by law.

For Canada and Carney, the end of the old order is just the start

Acknowledging you have a problem and naming it is an important and necessary step. It's also obviously just a start.

Comedian Vic Michaelis on their internet talk show, working with Emilia Clarke and launching an MLM

Canadian-raised comedian Vic Michaelis first found viral fame with their internet series Very Important People. Now, they're working on the Emilia Clarke-led series Ponies and still yearning to star in a disaster movie.

Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao says personnel discharged over vaccine mandate were 'failed'

The Department of the Navy issued an apology letter Friday to former military personnel "unjustly removed" from service because of the COVID vaccine mandate during the Biden administration.Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao emphasized that the Department of War is committed to "righting past wrongs" and welcoming back former service members who were dismissed during the pandemic."To the sailors and marines who were wrongfully discharged during COVID, we failed you," Hung said in a video posted...

Mamdani Joined Nurses on the Picket Lines. That’s Unusual for Mayors.

The current mayor of New York City has diverged from his predecessors by joining the striking nurses. Past labor disputes have often involved scolding.

As They Wait (and Wait) for ‘S.N.L.’ Tickets, These Fans Become Friends

Getting a seat inside the studio at “Saturday Night Live” involves persistence and good humor. Some people build their weekends around it.

TopResume Free Review, Discounts and Packages for 2026

Discover ways to save at TopResume, including their free review service and 4-week Career Services Platform trial.

Sydney shark attack: 12-year-old boy Nico Antic dies after harbour beach mauling

The 12-year-old was bitten on both legs while jumping from rocks with friends.

$100 Off Home Depot Promo Code | January 2026

Save an extra $100 or up to 50% today with the latest Home Depot promo codes for appliances, power tools, and more this January.

I (Briefly) Tried Proton Lumo's New AI Workspaces

The feline-faced AI assistant just got a neat upgrade. 🐱

Pentagon plans to give South Korea primary role in deterring North Korea threats under new strategy

The Pentagon said in an unclassified national defense strategy document titled "Restoring peace through strength for a new golden age of America" on Friday, that it plans to shift more of the responsibility of deterring North Korea to South Korea.The U.S. would take a "more limited" role in keeping North Korea in line, the Pentagon said in the document obtained by Fox News Digital."With its powerful military, supported by high defense spending, a robust defense industry, and mandatory conscripti...

Minnesota 'on the clock' as HHS threatens penalties over childcare fraud scandal

Minnesota’s alleged fraud scandal continues with the blue state now "on the clock" to comply with federal officials."We asked Minnesota for evidence that child care funding goes to legitimate providers," Jim O’Neill, deputy secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), wrote in an X post video alongside HHS Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Alex Adams. "Six weeks later, they still have not sent this information."FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP FROM ...

Rainy weather delays Alex Honnold's Taipei 101 skyscraper climb by 24 hours

Organizers delayed professional rock climber Alex Honnold's ropeless ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper for 24 hours due to weather, they said.

Cissie Graham Lynch warns abortion fight ‘far from over’ at annual March for Life in DC

Cissie Graham Lynch joined tens of thousands of Americans at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed the crowd and the White House touted a series of recent pro-life actions.According to a White House release, Trump issued a proclamation declaring "National Sanctity of Human Life Day" and outlined multiple policy moves by federal agencies aimed at restricting abortion funding, str...

Man who allegedly threatened to shoot ICE agents had rifles, body armor and ammo cache, feds say

A Columbus, Ohio, man who allegedly posted threats to "shoot" and "blast" federal immigration agents on social media has been federally charged after agents later found rifles, ammunition and body armor inside his home, prosecutors said.Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was charged with making threatening interstate communications, including threats to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday.According to charging documents, Homeland Security...

The National | Fugitive Ryan Wedding in custody

Jan. 23, 2026 | Accused Canadian drug lord Ryan Wedding is taken into FBI custody after a decade-long manhunt. Anger over U.S. President Donald Trump’s belittling of NATO efforts in Afghanistan. And, dangerous winter weather targets much of Canada and the U.S. Watch The National 9 pm EST Sun - Fri

Thousands March Through Manhattan to Protest ICE Crackdowns Across U.S.

The detention this week of a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota animated protesters in New York City, who faced freezing temperatures.

This Mega Snowstorm Will Be a Test for the US Supply Chain

Shipping experts say the big winter storm across a wide swath of the country should be business as usual—if their safeguards hold.

Lakers' LeBron James shrugs off reported tension with Jeanie Buss: 'It don't bother me'

The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped six of their past 10 games and criticism of the team ramped up Thursday after the Los Angeles Clippers knocked off their crosstown rival.After the team’s latest loss, LeBron James addressed the ESPN report that detailed Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’ apparent frustrations with the four-time NBA champion. According to the report, internal Buss family disputes led to the majority stake of the franchise being sold to Mark Walter last year.James pushed back against ...

Clearly Filtered Discount: Pitcher, Water Bottle, Under-Sink

Clearly Filtered water pitchers, bottles, and under-sink filters are 10 to 19 percent off. I tested three filters to see how they performed.

Anonymous letter to California GOP chapter calls for war on ICE, urges agents be sent 'home in a body bag'

A letter delivered to a Republican Party chapter in Northern California called for an all-out war against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, including the use of homemade explosives to send them "home in a body bag."The 12-page letter, titled "A Real American Response to Foreign Terrorist Invasions," was sent to the Sonoma County Republican Party. The lengthy document mocks ICE agents for "living out their ‘Call of Duty’ fantasy army roles, only with real assault weapons."No ...

Judge Dismisses Case Against Real Estate Developer Charged With Bribery

This is one of five indictments charging Eric Ulrich, the former New York City buildings commissioner under Eric Adams, with taking bribes totaling more than $150,000.

Thousands march through Minneapolis, swarm Target Center demanding ICE removal from Minnesota

Anti-ICE agitators, including activists and clergy, swarmed outside the entrance of the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis Friday, rallying to halt federal immigration enforcement in the blue city after the "ICE Out of MN: Day of Truth and Freedom" march.Thousands of people marched Friday from The Commons in downtown Minneapolis to the arena.Tensions flared in the city after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent Jan. 7, and organizers called for no work, no school and no sho...

The Sun's Red Dwarf Neighbors Provide Clues to Origins of Carbon and Oxygen

We live near a fusion reactor in space that provides all our heat and light. That reactor is also responsible for the creation of various elements heavier than hydrogen, and that's true of all stars. So, how do we know that stars are element generators?

FBI Director Kash Patel hails transfer of Most Wanted fugitive Alejandro Rosales Castillo after Mexico arrest

FBI Director Kash Patel announced Friday that a fugitive on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list accused of a brutal 2016 murder has been transferred to Charlotte, North Carolina, to face justice, marking a historic day for law enforcement as two fugitives from the list were returned to U.S. custody within hours.Alejandro "Alex" Rosales Castillo was arrested in Mexico last week for the murder of his former coworker, 23-year-old Truc Quan "Sandy" Ly Le, and had been on the run for nearly a decade, Pate...

Mamdani tells Trump admin anti-Israel activist should 'remain in New York City' amid deportation case

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil should "remain in New York City" as the Trump administration works to deport him."Mahmoud Khalil is a New Yorker," Mamdani said during a press conference."He should remain in New York City," he added. "We have seen this attack on him is part of a larger attack on the freedom of speech that is especially pronounced when it comes to the use of that speech to stand up for Palestinian human rights. And I will m...

Mamdani tells Trump administration anti-Israel activist should 'remain in New York City' amid deportation case

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil should "remain in New York City" as the Trump administration works to deport him."Mahmoud Khalil is a New Yorker," Mamdani said during a news conference."He should remain in New York City," he added. "We have seen this attack on him is part of a larger attack on the freedom of speech that is especially pronounced when it comes to the use of that speech to stand up for Palestinian human rights. "And I will m...

German soccer executive calls for World Cup boycott to protest Trump

A German soccer federation executive committee member has advocated for the consideration of the nation boycotting the upcoming FIFA World Cup in response to recent actions by President Donald Trump.Oke Göttlich, president of Bundesliga club St. Pauli and one of the German federation’s 10 vice presidents, told the Hamburger Morgenpost newspaper in an interview Friday "the time has come" to "seriously consider and discuss this." Göttlich compared the situation to the 1980 Moscow Olympics, which w...

Mamdani clarifies NYC won't check immigration status for universal childcare enrollees

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani clarified Friday that the city wouldn’t check the immigration status of children enrolling in his administration’s universal pre-K and 3-K programs."Just to put it very clearly, these are programs for every single New Yorker," Mamdani, who took office at the beginning of the year, said in a media roundtable discussion. "These are not programs that are going to ask the immigration status of any one of the children."All of those children are New Yorkers. They sho...

Federal officials demand New York school district bring back Thunderbirds mascot after civil rights probe

Federal officials are pressing a Long Island school district to readopt its Native American-inspired team name that the school previously changed to comply with a state ban.The U.S. Department of Education said Thursday that the Connetquot Central School District violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it changed its mascot from the Thunderbirds to the T-Birds, according to the department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).The New York State Education Department and Board of Regents ...

California's largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump administration threats

Rady Children's Health, the largest pediatric healthcare system in California, will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender youth amid pressure from the federal government.

California's largest pediatric healthcare system to halt transgender care amid Trump admin threats

Rady Children's Health, the largest pediatric healthcare system in California, will stop providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender youth amid pressure from the federal government.

Gene-edited pigs deemed safe to eat by Health Canada

Food made from pigs engineered to be resistant to a porcine virus are as safe and nutritious to eat as pork currently on the market, Health Canada said Friday.

Carville says Crockett's rhetoric offends people with 'any sense of humanity,' will not be viable candidate

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville argued Thursday that Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is not a viable candidate, suggesting that some of her controversial statements will come back to bite her in elections."Politics War Room" podcast co-host Carville has been outspoken for years about how the Democratic Party’s tone on various issues has lost them elections. Previously, he criticized Crockett by arguing she talks more about herself than she does about voters, something he considers to be...

PGA Tour star Justin Thomas rips NCAA for current state of college sports

Two-time major champion Justin Thomas is sick and tired of what is going on in college sports right now.Thomas, 32, lambasted the decisions that the NCAA has made, saying that they have ruined college sports."I’m so frustrated by what’s going on in @NCAA right now," Thomas wrote in a post on X. "The decisions they’ve made have seemed to ruin college sports and everything they’ve always stood for. Above my pay grade, but at what point do schools and coaches say enough is enough? Hope it all gets ...

Anti-ICE agitators, including clergy, arrested at Minneapolis airport during protest in frigid weather

Multiple anti-ICE agitators were arrested at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Friday after a crowd of protesters showed up despite frigid temperatures demanding airlines take a stand against federal immigration enforcement.Faith in Minnesota, a group of religious activists "calling for racial and economic justice in Minnesota," posted a video of the arrests on social media, claiming more than 100 clergy and faith leaders were arrested.Agitators were seen lined up on their kne...

2 dead after U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out a deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, the first known attack since the raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro earlier this month.

Quebec revamps its coat of arms, removes British crown

The Quebec government announced Friday that it's removing the British crown from the province's official coat of arms, in what it described as a reaffirmation of the province's autonomy.

Trump's 'Board of Peace' gets its legitimacy from the UN, an agency he routinely belittles

Justice Department drops demand for records naming transgender kids treated at Children's Hospital L.A.

The U.S. Department of Justice has agreed to stop seeking medical records that personally identify young patients who received gender-affirming care from Children's Hospital Los Angeles, according to court records.

Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Union tell-all, Virginia Dems peddle DEI, far-left death threat on campus

DEI COMEBACK: Virginia Dems introduce classroom DEI curriculum law on day 1 of legislative session'POLITICAL POINTS': Experts warn Minnesota school closures after ICE shooting will harm kids‘PROFOUNDLY AWFUL’: Conservative Utah student says radical left-wing classmate threatened to 'Kirk' him before campus arrestSIGN UP TO GET THE CAMPUS RADICALS NEWSLETTER‘GHOST STUDENTS’: Top Trump admin education official exposes blue state financial aid fraud offenders DEI DRAMA: Blue-state university sparks...

California sues Trump administration over alleged 'unlawful' pipeline restart approval years after oil spill

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Friday the state is filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) asserting federal jurisdiction over two state oil pipelines and green lighting their restart.The lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration has "unlawfully given the company Sable Offshore Corp. the green light to restart pumping oil through to onshore pipelines that originate and terminate within Cal...

Manhattan Doorman Killed as N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Crashes Into Him Head-On

The sergeant, Tiffany Howell, 47, was driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway in New York when she crashed into Manuel Boitel, 61, the state police said.

Trump's pardon of House Dem Cuellar back in the spotlight as Cuellar's brother faces indictment

The Texas border town sheriff and brother of Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, who was pardoned by President Trump earlier this year after the Biden Justice Department indicted him on federal bribery charges, is now facing his own public corruption charges.Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr. was indicted after he and his assistant chief, Alejandro Gutierrez, allegedly used public funds, staff and resources to run a for-profit disinfecting business called Disinfect Pro Master during the COVID-19 pa...

From Minneapolis to L.A., how Renee Good's death reignited calls to abolish ICE

Hundreds gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Friday to protest immigration raids nationwide, marching to a federal detention facility.

Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrives in US, escorted off plane in cuffs by FBI after Mexico capture

Former Team Canada Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who allegedly ran a transnational drug ring and orchestrated multiple murders, was seen on video being escorted by law enforcement after being captured by the FBI Friday. Wedding was escorted in handcuffs off of a plane as he landed in Southern California at Ontario International Airport in San Bernardino County surrounded by FBI agents. He will face federal charges.​​Wedding, 44, surrendered to authorities after a period of negotiations, sour...

FBI Agent Resigns After Trying to Investigate ICE Officer in Renee Good Shooting

The resignation of the agent, Tracee Mergen, was only the latest shock wave to have emerged from the Justice Department’s handling of the shooting of Renee Good.

Americans’ Incomes from Wages and Salaries, Businesses and Farms, Rentals, Dividends and Interest, and Transfer Receipts

But their massive capital gains, realized and unrealized, are not included here.

Ex-CNN colleague of Don Lemon questions whether he should be considered a journalist

One of Don Lemon's former colleagues at CNN is questioning whether he should be considered a journalist following his involvement in last Sunday's protest at a Minnesota church.Chris Cillizza, CNN's former editor-at-large who worked with Lemon before both of them were separately dismissed, penned a piece on his Substack with the headline, "Is Don Lemon a Journalist?""Are the 'Pod Save America' guys journalists? I would say 'no' but I am not sure that is the majority view. Is what Ben Shapiro doe...

Media runs wild with ‘egregious lie’ ICE targeted 5-year-old in Minnesota, DHS says child was abandoned

Legacy news outlets ran wild with misleading claims from Minnesota Democrats that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained a child during an enforcement operation, illustrating how viral media "hoaxes" begin, according to watchdogs. Media outlets were quick to parrot Democrats, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., who shared an image of a five-year-old boy named Liam Ramos and claimed he was detained by ICE while coming home from pre-school in Min...

Trump administration pushing for IndyCar race on National Mall for America250

The Department of Transportation is making a push to hold an IndyCar race on the National Mall as part of the America250 celebration, FOX Business confirmed Friday. In conjunction with the push, President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social an AI-generated video promoting the race. The video featured fans around the National Mall and drivers speeding through a Washington, D.C., raceway."The Grand Prix is an unprecedented opportunity to celebrate our nation’s proud racing pedigree, showcase the b...

California native was set to free solo a 1,667-foot skyscraper. Then the rain started

Alex Honnold's attempt to free solo the 1,667-foot Tapei 101 skyscraper in a spectacle aired live on Netflix was delayed until Saturday due to rain.

Who is the California native climbing one of the world's tallest skyscrapers?

Alex Honnold, the rock climber who famously scaled Yosemite's El Capitan without ropes, will try his hand at a 1,667-foot skyscraper in a spectacle aired live on Netflix.

US forces strike vessel allegedly tied to narco-terror group killing 2 as crews search for lone survivor

U.S. forces executed a lethal kinetic strike Friday on a vessel allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization, killing two suspected narco-terrorists.U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) said intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in trafficking operations. USSOUTHCOM activated its search-and-rescue system to search for one suspected narco-terrorist, who officials said survived the strike.The Departme...

GOP rails against Newsom's late date for special election to fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat

Newsom sets last possible day for special election to fill Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat after death

‘Spider-Man’ Director Sam Raimi Would Love to Take on Batman

The 'Evil Dead' legend just loves making superhero movies, apparently.

My life as Hilary Duff. No, not that one

Sharing a name with a celebrity is equal parts comedic, exasperating and revealing for Hilary Duff, who is a writer and photographer in Canada.

‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts unpack the news from Davos, where Trump and major AI companies shared the stage at the World Economic Forum.

DHS releases image of illegal immigrant accused of abandoning his 5-year-old son while fleeing ICE

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday released an image of the father of a preschooler who authorities said was abandoned by his father as he fled from federal law enforcement. Fox News obtained the image of Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, who is the father of 5-year-old Liam Ramos. Conejo Arias is an Ecuadorean citizen who was in the United States illegally and was released into the country by the Biden administration. WHITE HOUSE, DHS PUSH BACK ON CLAIMS ICE TARGETED 5-YEAR-OLD IN...

US Judge Rules ICE Raids Require Judicial Warrants, Contradicting Secret ICE Memo

The ruling in federal court in Minnesota lands as Immigration and Customs Enforcement faces scrutiny over an internal memo claiming judge-signed warrants aren’t needed to enter homes without consent.

Thousands of demonstrators demand ICE leave Minneapolis

Thousands of demonstrators braved bitter cold to march through the streets of Minneapolis on Friday and demand an end to U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in their city, part of a wider show of defiance that organizers billed as a general strike.

Dozens of clergy arrested at anti-ICE protest near Minneapolis airport

Local police arrested dozens of clergy members who sang hymns and prayed as they knelt on a road at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, as part of a day of protest on Friday against U.S. President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of immigration enforcement officers in the Twin ​Cities region.

Blake Lively branded 'f---ing terrorist' by Sony boss amid 'It Ends With Us' turmoil

A senior Sony executive involved in the making of "It Ends With Us" had harsh words about Blake Lively.Andrea "Ange" Giannetti admitted she called Lively a "f---ing terrorist" as the working relationship between the actress and director Justin Baldoni reportedly broke down while filming the romantic drama in 2023. In her deposition, obtained by Fox News Digital, Giannetti described a five-hour meeting in which Lively demanded specific requirements be agreed upon before she would return to work o...

Ruby Franke’s son breaks silence on jailed YouTube mom, reads diaries from before arrest: 'I was brainwashed'

The son of convicted 8 Passengers YouTube blogger Ruby Franke is speaking out nearly two years after his mother was sentenced to up to six decades in prison for aggravated child abuse. Chad Franke, 20, is sharing his side of the story in a series of TikTok videos by reading diary entries from 2023, one year before his mother was handed down her lengthy prison sentence in a Utah courtroom, according to People. "Hi, my name is Chad, and I used to be very brainwashed," he said in the first video. "...

Tesla Appears to Have Moved Its Robotaxi Safety Monitors to a More Sneaky Location

Just what everyone wants, their own personal tail.

James Cameron explains why he chose New Zealand over 'polarized' America that turned 'its back on science'

Filmmaker James Cameron said in a new interview that the U.S. rejection of science and vaccines out of the COVID-19 pandemic drove him to move to New Zealand.In an interview on the "In Depth with Graham Bensinger" podcast, Cameron discussed his reason for relocating permanently to New Zealand, where he both lives and spent years working on the "Avatar" movies.Bensinger noted that the United States is "a fantastic place to live," prompting Cameron to ask, "Is it?""But New Zealand is just stunning...

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Nanny love triangle murders, Luigi Mangione battle, Ohio dentist slayings

SOB SHOW: Nanny affair case turns emotional as alleged killer husband watches bodycam videoWARRANT WAR: Judge orders Altoona cop to court as Mangione hopes to have backpack search tossedFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XDAY OF RECKONING: Surgeon ex-husband extradited to Ohio in slaying of dentist and wifeSIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER LINES DRAWN: Alexander brothers trade trophy listings for jury trial as accuser’s recent death shadows caseLIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE C...

Texas posthumously exonerates Tommy Lee Walker, executed 70 years prior for rape and murder of White woman

Nearly 70 years after the state of Texas put him to death, Dallas County officials formally exonerated Tommy Lee Walker, a 21-year-old Black man executed two years after being wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a White woman.Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot on Wednesday asked commissioners to sign a resolution acknowledging Walker's innocence after finding he was coerced into a confession and convicted by an all-White jury.The case, the oldest assigned to the Dallas Count...

Chaos in Syria sparks fears of ISIS prison breaks as US rushes detainees to Iraq

Chaos engulfing northeastern Syria has sparked fresh security fears after Syria’s new governing authorities moved against U.S.-backed Kurdish forces, forcing the U.S. military to rush ISIS detainees out of Syria and into Iraq.The U.S. military launched an operation Wednesday to relocate ISIS detainees amid fears that instability could trigger mass prison breaks. So far, about 150 detainees have been transferred from a detention center in Hasakah, Syria, with plans to move up to 7,000 of the roug...

Google Photos can now turn you into a meme

In Big Tech's never-ending quest to increase AI adoption, Google has unveiled a meme generator. The new Google Photos feature, Me Meme, lets you create personalized memes starring a synthetic version of you.Google describes Me Meme as "a simple way to explore with your photos and create content that's ready to share with friends and family." You can choose from a variety of templates or "upload your own funny picture" to use in their place.The feature isn't live for everyone yet, so you may not ...

Shoveling snow could pose dangerous health risk for one group, experts warn

As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.While there isn’t an official age that’s "too old" to shovel, some cardiologists recommend that ind...

Lara Trump slams Tim Walz, Jacob Frey for 'fanning flames' while red states cooperate with ICE

Lara Trump praised red states for cooperating with U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) on Friday, while expressing frustration over Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pushing anti-ICE sentiments."A lot of those ICE agents and Border Patrol agents were run out of gas stations this past week. They were just trying to stop to use the bathroom and get a snack … they [Walz, Frey] stopped caring a long time ago about their constituents and their c...

Rogan defends ICE raids, says 'they have to do this' because Dems let in millions of migrants, many criminals

Podcaster Joe Rogan argued Thursday that, despite some issues with its tactics, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has to carry out controversial raids because Democrats allowed millions of illegal immigrants into the country for their own political gain."If you could sign a piece of paper that said that, ‘We're going to allow a bunch of people into this country, most of them have no violent convictions, but about 8% of them are monsters, evil sociopathic murderers, drug dealers… 8% is a ...

Now That ‘Sinners’ Broke Oscars Records, Warner Bros. Really Wants You to See It in Theaters Again

Ryan Coogler's extremely nominated vampire sensation will give audiences yet another chance to experience it in 70mm IMAX.

Brazilian man pleads guilty after biting, spitting on ICE officers in Hartford arrest: prosecutors

A Brazilian national has pleaded guilty to assault on a federal officer after a violent arrest last year in Connecticut, during which he allegedly bit one Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer and spit on another, federal prosecutors said Friday.Luis Peterson Rohr Ferreira Borges, 25, entered the guilty plea Thursday before U.S. District Judge Vernon Oliver in Hartford, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.The case stems from a J...

Archaeologist believes he's closing in on lost tomb of legendary Egyptian queen: 'Could happen soon'

An Egyptian archaeologist believes he's narrowing in on the tomb of Queen Nefertiti, the legendary queen whose burial site has eluded historians for generations.Zahi Hawass is the subject of a new documentary, "The Man with the Hat," which premiered on streaming platforms Tuesday. He served as Egypt's first Minister of Antiquities in 2011.The film follows Hawass as he explores Egyptian history, including mysteries surrounding the deaths of Cleopatra and Tutankhamun — topics for which historians ...

Olympic snowboarder turned drug lord ‘captured by FBI’

The ex-Olympian is accused of moving about 60 US tonnes of cocaine a year.

Bruins star Charlie McAvoy discusses impact of 'Heated Rivalry' on hockey inclusivity

"Heated Rivalry" has stayed in the spotlight since its November debut and U.S. streaming release.After the Bruins’ 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy addressed the series’ influence on hockey and inclusivity in the sport."I think it's growing, I think the league has done great things," McAvoy said in reference to the NHL’s progress on inclusion. He also stressed the Bruins’ commitment to creating a welcoming environment. "Here within ou...

TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes

According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.

Microsoft Reportedly Turned Over BitLocker Encryption Keys to the FBI

Microsoft claims it receives about 20 requests for BitLocker keys a year.