Netflix’s Animated ‘Ghostbusters’ Movie Shows Signs of Life

A new writer has joined the 'Ghostbusters' franchise's first animated movie, which got announced nearly a whole decade ago.

Analogue unearths N64 prototype colors for its limited edition 3D console

Analogue is back with another hit of N64 nostalgia, but with colorways that are deep cuts for even the biggest Nintendo nerds. Analogue announced its latest run of limited edition versions of its 3D console, this time drawing inspiration from a batch of prototype colorways for the original N64 that were manufactured but never hit the market. Now, the Analogue 3D will come in Ghost, Glacier, Extreme Green, Ocean and yes, even Atomic Purple. It may just be a cosmetic upgrade, but it's worth noting...

Spencer Pratt admits he blackmailed his own father as a kid: ‘I milked that tape like a dairy farm’

Spencer Pratt is pulling back the curtain on how he embraced his role as one of reality TV's most notorious villains. The 42-year-old became a household name when he starred in the hit reality series "The Hills" from 2006 to 2010. In his new memoir "The Guy You Loved To Hate: Confessions From A Reality TV Villain," Pratt detailed how he carefully cultivated his troublemaker persona in pursuit of fame and fortune and revealed that he developed his scheming skills from a young age. Early in the bo...

Raphael Warnock likens journalists to pastors as he decries Don Lemon's arrest

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., linked preachers and journalists as he defended Don Lemon on Wednesday amid controversy over his arrest in connection with an anti-ICE protest. "I'd be interested to hear from these pastors if they want to see a journalist arrested protecting, you know, in their name," Warnock said on Lemon's show."That's not something I would want to see as a pastor," he added.STEPHEN A SMITH DEFENDS DON LEMON, SAYS ARREST VIOLATES FIRST AMENDMENTLemon was arrested in January for hi...

Detransitioner predicts massive wave of lawsuits after landmark $2 million verdict

A $2 million jury verdict is giving momentum to lawsuits against doctors who perform gender transition surgeries on minors. Chloe Cole, who detransitioned and advocates for similar cases, said the verdict will set a "massive precedent."The plaintiff, Fox Varian, was 16 years old when doctors performed a double mastectomy. Now, as an adult who no longer identifies as transgender, Varian argues she was not mentally well or mature enough to make the life-altering medical decision as a minor. On Jan...

Councilmember Nithya Raman to run for L.A. mayor, challenging onetime ally Karen Bass

Raman would immediately pose a formidable challenge to Bass. She was the first council member to be elected with support from the Democratic Socialists of America.

Chris Christie tells Bill Maher that Republicans talk very differently about Donald Trump behind closed doors

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said that while many Republicans praise President Donald Trump while in public, some of those same figures criticize him in private, naming outspoken Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as one example.During an appearance on "Overtime," the online part of "Real Time with Bill Maher," Friday, Christie was asked by Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland what "Republicans say to each other when we're not listening about what's happening in America righ...

Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say

Saboteurs damaged rail infrastructure near the northern Italian city of Bologna on Saturday morning, disrupting train journeys on the first full day of the Winter Olympic Games, the Transport Ministry said.

Trump says nuclear talks in Oman were 'very good,' claims Iran wants a deal 'very badly'

The indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran mediated by Oman were "very good," according to President Donald Trump."Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly. We'll have to see what that deal is. But I think Iran looks like they want to make a deal very badly, as they should. Last time they decided maybe not to do it, but I think they probably feel differently," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday.The president added that the U.S. had a "big Armada" heading towa...

Ambassador Mike Waltz lays out ‘America First’ vision for US leadership at the UN

EXCLUSIVE: Ambassador Mike Waltz, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, outlined the Trump administration’s "America First"-centered policies that he is adopting in a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, as the former national security advisor asserts himself in the role.Waltz rejected claims that the present U.N. cash crisis was primarily a result of unpaid U.S. dues. "The United States pays to the U.N. system, more than 180 countries combined," noting, "W...

Canadian Olympians careful of norovirus at Athletes' Village in Milan

Canadian women's hockey team is being careful to avoid the norovirus that has made news in their sport early in Milano Cortina 2026.

What to Know About the Cold Snap in NYC This Weekend

Cold-weary New Yorkers will get hit by another blast of frigid weather. Here’s what to expect, and what the city is doing to protect the vulnerable.

'Melania' film exposes massive divide as audience score hits 99 percent despite rigging claims

Rotten Tomatoes is pushing back against claims the audience score for the "Melania" film was artificially inflated. The film has one of the widest gaps in Rotten Tomatoes history, with more than a 93-percentage-point difference between critic and audience scores.The film follows first lady Melania Trump during the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. As of Friday, it holds a 6% critics score and a 99% audience rating.Versant, the parent company of Rotten Tomatoes, ...

2026 Super Bowl food deals: Where to find the best game-day savings

You’re hungry, kickoff is approaching — and the last thing you want to do is cook. As the Seattle Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, restaurants, grocery stores and delivery apps across the country are making it easy to feed your game day crew with specials designed for maximum flavor and minimal effort.Applebee's is offering 20 free boneless chicken wings for takeout or delivery orders of $40 or more. Use code SBWINGS26 at checkout.SUPER BOWL SUNDAY MENUS ARE CHANGING; PAR...

Former NFL star reveals the one thing he would have done differently in Seahawks' Super Bowl XL loss

When the Seattle Seahawks take the field against the New England Patriots on Sunday, it will be their fourth Super Bowl appearance.The franchise’s first appearance came in 2006 in Super Bowl XL, as quarterback Matt Hasselbeck led them to a 13-3 record in the regular season. However, the Seahawks’ first trip to the big game did not go as they hoped, as they lost 21-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers.In that game, Hasselbeck completed 26 of his 49 passes for 273 yards with one touchdown and one interce...

DeSantis celebrates end of 'witch hunt' as Trump DOJ reportedly drops Hope Florida Foundation probe

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated how the Department of Justice reportedly decided to dismiss a complaint into the Hope Florida scandal that rocked the former presidential candidate and became a talking point for DeSantis critics.The Floridian reported that President Donald Trump’s DOJ looked into the controversy in late 2025, but a source within the agency told the local outlet that there is "no predicate to open up an intake on this" and that "no further action is anticipated.""The witch hu...

'Duck Dynasty' star Jase Robertson and crew escaped multiple near-death experiences amid ‘ice-pocalypse’

The massive winter storm that hit many parts of the South last month also wreaked havoc on the "Duck Dynasty" crew."Duck Dynasty’s" Jase Robertson told Zach Dasher and Al Robertson about multiple near-death experiences the crew faced, describing dangerous conditions that pushed both their equipment — and their bodies — to the breaking point."I’ve named our experience the ice-pocalypse. When I left my house today, and it was nine days ago when this thing hit, I still had ice all over my steps. I ...

San Francisco sued over reparations fund alleging unlawful use of taxpayer money

San Francisco is being sued over its reparations fund on grounds that its taxpayer money is being "unlawfully" used on a policy that allegedly violates the Equal Protection Clause.According to the Pacific Legal Foundation, several San Francisco residents as well as Californians for Equal Rights Foundation, sued San Francisco on Thursday, challenging an ordinance that establishes a fund for Black residents. The lawsuit alleges that the ordinance is discriminating on the basis of race as it allows...

Warner Bros. Magically Morphs ‘Clayface’ and ‘Practical Magic 2’ Dates

September ain't big enough for two big movies, so WB's decided to leave 'Practical Magic 2' while 'Clayface' gets Halloween.

NASA is sending Crew-12 astronauts to the ISS on February 11

The Crew-12 astronauts will soon make their way to the ISS, joining the three remaining spacefarers on board after the previous mission was cut short due to a medical concern. NASA was originally planning a February 15 launch date for the mission, but it has moved it up to February 11. It’s now targeting a liftoff of no earlier than 6:01 AM Eastern that day from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The crew members are already in quarantine, and if everything goes well on launch day, the Dragon capsule th...

DHS fires senior CBP official for allegedly leaking sensitive information

FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security fired a senior Customs and Border Protection official on Thursday after it was revealed that the officer was allegedly leaking sensitive, personal information about CBP personnel, as well as negotiations regarding the border wall to the press, sources within the department told Fox News Digital. The official, who was unnamed, was marched out of his CBP office in Washington D.C., after DHS discovered the leak, sources said."As DHS law enforcement ...

Former Jets first-round pick Darron Lee charged with murder in girlfriend’s death

Former New York Jets first-round draft pick Darron Lee was arrested in Tennessee and charged with murder in the death of his girlfriend earlier this week, according to police. Lee, 31, was arrested by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Thursday and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with or fabricating evidence, according to online records. He is currently being held without bond and is due back in court Wednesday. The Ohio State standout’s arrest stems from the death of his girlfr...

Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists

Archaeologists uncovered what they believe are the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — dating back hundreds of thousands of years, according to a new study.The tools were found in Greece's Megalopolis basin, a low-lying valley in southern Greece's Peloponnese peninsula.Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in late January, the study estimates the tools could be around 430,000 years old, though the exact age is unknown.SCIENTISTS SHATTER TIMELINE OF HUMAN FIRE...

Teddi Mellencamp refuses famous father's plea to move home to Indiana during cancer fight

Despite her famous father's wishes, Teddi Mellencamp is adamant about recovering from stage four cancer in the comfort of her own home.The former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star heard John Mellencamp's plea to move back to Indiana so that she could heal in peace – and be closer to him – but she's not moving anytime soon.Teddi, 44, who was recently revealed as Calla Lilly on "The Masked Singer," cited a few important reasons as to why she wouldn't be leaving Los Angeles for the Midwest.JO...

Top Haitian leader reveals which US policy the country would be 'helpless' without: 'Give them money'

One of the nine current leaders of Haiti's transitional government admitted to Fox News Digital that his country is currently "helpless" to handle the return of its citizens, noting that Haiti relies on billions of dollars generated by U.S., Canadian and French-based migrants to keep its economy going.Leslie Voltaire, a member of the nine-member transitional council leading Haiti ahead of scheduled elections later this year, described a state of total dependency on a "temporary" protected status...

Nearly 70 skiers stranded in midair for hours after gondola malfunctions at popular resort

More than five dozen winter adventurers had an experience recently that likely wasn't on their agenda.A gondola malfunction left nearly 70 skiers stuck in midair for hours at a New York ski resort. The incident occurred Wednesday morning at Gore Mountain in North Creek.Resort officials said the gondola stopped due to a mechanical alignment issue that triggered a safety sensor — bringing the lift to an automatic stop, Olympic Regional Development Authority and Gore Mountain said in a statement to...

Anger, grief at sentencing of impaired N.S. man who drove 172 km/h before fatal crash

Drake Robert Brown faced sentencing in provincial court in Kentville, N.S., Friday on two counts of impaired driving causing death and one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm for the 2023 crash that killed two passengers, Brayden Lemmon and Victoria Cousins, and injured a third.

Will 'One Battle After Another' ride the anti-ICE protest wave to Best Picture at the Oscars?

The film that's been praised by critics for its timeliness may be benefiting from the news cycle at the right time."One Battle After Another," Paul Thomas Anderson's politically-charged thriller, has maintained its frontrunner status for Best Picture at this year's Oscars since the fall. If you read my review, then you'd know I recommended it for those who are able to compartmentalize their personal politics because it's very left-wing. It's about a group of self-described revolutionaries on the...

JONATHAN TURLEY: Grandstanding Newsom will stop at nothing to ride the rails to glory in 2028

In the dystopian novel "1984,"  George Orwell wrote, "The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." The true meaning of that line was never more clear than watching the truly bizarre photo op of Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom heralding the success of the greatest boondoggle in history: his high-speed train to nowhere. Without laying a single yard of track after burning $12 billion, Newsom showed a diesel freight train on a co...

Hidden signs your bones may be weaker than you think, according to doctor

When people think about protecting their health, bone health often takes a back seat to more prominent concerns like cancer or heart disease.But for women, bone density can become a real issue with age, as osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OBGYN, certified menopause specialist, and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch, talked to Fox News Digital about the severity of this t...

‘Pawn Stars’ Rick Harrison reacts after son misses wedding following motorcycle crash that broke 11 ribs

"Pawn Stars" host Rick Harrison reflected on his wedding day after his son Corey was forced to miss the celebration while recovering from a motorcycle crash that shattered 11 ribs.On Jan 27, Harrison and wife Agripina "Angie" Polushkin married during a family wedding in Mexico after first tying the knot in Las Vegas. Corey, known from "Pawn Stars" as "Big Hoss," was unable to attend the nuptials as he was recovering in the hospital following the accident. During an interview with Fox News Digita...

Target Darts Omni Auto Scoring System Hits the Mark

Step up to the oche and hit the bull’s-eye with this automatic darts scoring system for online play.

Trump vows to ‘unleash’ commercial fishing off New England, reversing Obama-era Atlantic restrictions

President Donald Trump said he issued a presidential proclamation reopening thousands of square miles of protected Atlantic Ocean waters off New England to commercial fishing, saying the move would reestablish fishing access and reduce what he called burdensome restrictions on fishermen.Trump made the announcement on Truth Social late Friday, writing that the move was "another BIG WIN for Maine, and all of New England."The proclamation would reestablish fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamo...

We Ditched Clickup for Fizzy: An (Open Source) Kanban Board App

If you're juggling multiple tasks and want something simpler than Jira or ClickUp, this is worth trying.

Writer sees red over Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance Super Bowl ad

Robert Kraft’s Blue Square Alliance Against Hate antisemitism ad faced criticism from a columnist on Thursday.The ad called on Americans to stand up against antisemitism and all forms of hate through the "Sticky Note" campaign. The commercial featured a young student who is victimized in the halls of his school for being Jewish, with classmates sticking a degrading, antisemitic note on his backpack without him noticing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt goes on to show a fellow...

Former athlete fears these Supreme Court cases might turn back the clock on women’s sports more than 50 years

The Supreme Court is reviewing cases involving transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports, and XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey is weighing in."We would be sent backwards more than 50 years before Title IX even existed," Sey told Fox News Digital, should the high court rule in favor of these transgender athletes. "It would mean any male that claims to be a female in any state could enter women's sport and spaces."Sey said girls' sports advocates like herself are only asking for the "bar...

Melania Trump on the life advice she offered Cheryl Hines after move to Washington DC with RFK Jr.

Melania Trump passed along some tips and tricks she picked up during President Trump's first term as president to Washington, D.C. newcomer, Cheryl Hines.During an interview with Fox News Digital at the world premiere of the documentary, "Melania," the First Lady revealed what advice she gave to the actress when she relocated to D.C."When I saw them, I just encouraged them to enjoy it," Melania said about what advice she gave Hines. "It's incredible life, of course it's a lot that you could do a...

TikTok-famous Hooters girls built viral following, but landlord had final say about their future

A successful Hooters location that gained a following through its social media videos will be closing soon — which means the people behind the posts are preparing for one last Super Bowl Sunday.When news broke that the Hooters in Boca Raton, Florida, was closing at the end of February because of the landlord's decision not to renew the lease, longtime customers and employees were surprised, general manager Chris Torelli told Fox News Digital.In a tough restaurant economy, closures can be a sign ...

PRISHA MOSLEY: Doctors took my body apart for gender ‘care.’ Now they admit it was wrong

This week, two of the most influential medical associations in the country quietly admitted what detransitioners have been saying for years: The American Medical Association and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons both acknowledged that gender surgeries on minors should not be considered standard medical practice. The ASPS said surgery is not recommended "until a patient is at least 19 years old." To me, these policy reversals amount to a confession—one that arrived years too late, after ch...

Ex-'Squad' Dem appears to be leaning on radical activist at center of damning Tlaib report in comeback bid

FIRST ON FOX: A former "Squad" House Democrat running for her old seat recently dished out over $20,000 to a consulting firm that appears to be the same firm that Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., received backlash over after paying out over $400K for "fundraising consulting" between 2020 and 2024.A Fox News Digital review of Federal Election Commission filings reveals Cori Bush’s House campaign paid $23,761 to "Unbought Power," which appears to still be under the leadership of far-left activist Rash...

4 Best Website Builders (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Don't fuss around with files and servers. Just use one of these WIRED-tested website builders.

How to track your sleep and view your sleep data in Apple Health

Apple Health brings sleep tracking, scheduling and long-term analysis into one place, with your iPhone acting as the hub and the Apple Watch doing the overnight monitoring. Once everything is set up, Apple Health can show how long you slept each night, how consistent your sleep schedule is and how much time you spend in different sleep stages. Here is how to get started, track your sleep and review your data.Sleep tracking in Apple Health relies on two things: You need to set up Sleep in the Hea...

How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada

From early public health advocacy to modern research, Black Canadian physicians and health professionals have shaped medicine, patient care and policy across the country. Yet many of their contributions remain largely absent from public memory, even as conversations about equity, access and representation continue to evolve.

Engadget review recap: Shokz OpenFit Pro, Nex Playground, Sony A7 V and more

We’re starting to hit our stride in 2026. Now that February is here, our reviews team is flush with new devices to test, which means you’ve got a lot to catch up on if you haven’t been following along. Read on for a roundup of the most compelling new gear we’ve tested recently from gaming, PCs, cameras and more. Nex Playground If you still have a fondness for the Xbox Kinect, the Nex Playground might be right up your alley. Senior reporter Devindra Hardawar recently put the tiny box through ...

Sony's Biggest QLED Screens See Big Discounts This Weekend

You can grab a lower price on some of Sony's biggest QLED panels.

Trump admin uncovers 'staggering' $8.6 billion in suspected California small business fraud

The federal Small Business Administration suspended more than 111,000 California borrowers after uncovering $8.6 billion in suspected fraudulent activity linked to the COVID pandemic, SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced Friday. "We have suspended nearly 112,000 borrowers tied to at least $9 billion in suspected fraud," Loeffler said in a press release on Friday. "This staggering number represents the most significant crack-down on those who defrauded pandemic programs, and it illuminates ...

Switzerland claims first gold medal of Milan Cortina Olympics in men’s downhill

Swiss world champion Franjo von Allmen has taken home the first gold medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, beating out Italian favorite and Bormio specialist Dominik Paris in the men’s downhill by fifty-hundredths of a second.The 24-year-old skier, competing in his first Olympics, held the top of the podium for most of the final at Stelvio Ski Center in Bormio on Saturday morning. He finished his run in 1:51.61, reaching top speeds of 83.77 mph in the final stretch of his run. CLICK HERE FOR...

MIKE DAVIS: 2 assassination plots, 2 judges and 2 brands of justice

This is a tale of two federal judges — one Trump appointee and one Biden appointee—who separately sentenced two men for their attempted assassinations of a former (and future) president of the United States and a current Supreme Court justice. The Trump judge correctly followed the facts and the law, sentencing the would-be President Trump assassin to life; the Biden judge dangerously followed her political and ideological agenda, sentencing the would-be Justice Kavanaugh assassin — because he n...

North Dakota launches three-year bachelor's degree pilot program at eight institutions

Colleges in North Dakota will roll out new three-year bachelor’s degree programs that will help students graduate a year earlier than the traditional four-year track.The North Dakota Monitor reported that on Jan. 29, the State Board of Higher Education approved the "development of pilot programs for bachelor’s degrees requiring as few as 90 credits, rather than the typical 120 credits," allowing students to finish their degrees in three years rather than four. The pilot program will initially be...

What RFK Jr.’s Unproven Autism Treatment Could Mean for Autistic Patients and Their Families

RFK Jr. has stated leucovorin will help "large numbers of children who suffer from autism." Many experts are skeptical about that.

BROADCAST BIAS: ‘Public’ media furious Washington Post cut back on anti-Trump crusade

The broadcast outlets that were most upset about The Washington Post announcing they were cutting 300 jobs were NPR and PBS. It makes sense, since the journalists at these outlets have no intention of trying to make money. They expect people to hand them endless millions so they can make the kind of "news"/commentary that attempts to change the world in their ideological direction.They have internalized the trauma of President Donald Trump and the Republicans taking away an annual half-billion d...

AI companions are reshaping teen emotional bonds

Parents are starting to ask us questions about artificial intelligence. Not about homework help or writing tools, but about emotional attachment. More specifically, about AI companions that talk, listen, and sometimes feel a little too personal. That concern landed in our inbox from a mom named Linda. She wrote to us after noticing how an AI companion was interacting with her son, and she wanted to know if what she was seeing was normal or something to worry about.It's easy to brush off situatio...

Should some L.A. beaches be a national park? It's being studied. Here's how you can weigh in

The National Park Service is embarking on the Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study, focusing on the coastline and adjacent areas along Santa Monica Bay from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach, including areas around Ballona Creek, as well as San Pedro.

San Bernardino County reports first measles case since 2023 as U.S. infections continue to climb

San Bernardino County has reported its first measles case since 2023. County officials say the case involved an unvaccinated child who came from another state.

The Technologies Changing How You’ll Watch the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

From drones with “first-person” visualization to real-time 360-degree replays and Olympics GPT, get ready to immerse yourself in the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina.

Hotline Miami meets football, the power of video editing and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As always, we've got a bunch of neat games to tell you about. Perhaps I'll tear myself away from playing as Chappell Roan in Fortnite or Jetpack Cat in Overwatch long enough to check more of them out.Thanks to the folks at Aftermath, I learned about a short, text-based game from Woe Industries from a while back called You Have Billions Invested In Generative AI. Surprisingly enough, you take on the role of a venture capita...

The 7 Best Automatic Litter Boxes (2025) Our Cats Would Recommend

With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.

Moltbook, the Social Network for AI Agents, Exposed Real Humans’ Data

Plus: Apple’s Lockdown mode keeps the FBI out of a reporter’s phone, Elon Musk’s Starlink cuts off Russian forces, and more.

'White saviors'' use of whistles causes bitter internal rift inside anti-ICE movement

Immigrant groups have a message for their mostly White allies: Quit blowing the whistle on ICE. Fox News Digital has reviewed days of messages inside Signal chat rooms that reveal that a new internal feud has erupted inside the anti-ICE protest industry, pitting immigrant-led organizations against predominately White "rapid response" networks that have made whistle-blowing a dramatic part of anti-ICE protests.In one dismissal, a "rapid responder" in Seattle reported back that "immigrant networks...

Anti-Trump performers litter Super Bowl LX in California

Super Bowl LX will be played between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, but all eyes will be on the performers who have spoken out against the Trump administration.Bad Bunny, Green Day and Brandi Carlile are all set to have a performance in Santa Clara, California, either before the game begins or during its halftime show. The halftime headliner, Bad Bunny, has been very outspoken about how the Trump administration has used U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to roo...

Virginia Dems take tax hikes into overtime, target fantasy football leagues

Amid a slew of fresh taxes proposed by the newly emboldened Democratic majority in Virginia, the latest entry seeks to sack people’s fantasy football leagues.The Fantasy Contests Act, authored by Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, would impose a 10% tax on fantasy sports revenue from games played within the Commonwealth.Five percent, or 0.5 percentage points of the overall 10% tax, would go to the state’s problem-gambler treatment fund, while the other 95% (9.5 percentage points) would go to the sta...

The LAPD sent officers to train in Israel. Officials can't explain what they learned

The Police Commission's Office of the Inspector General found that the LAPD lacks a system for tracking employees who train with foreign law enforcement agencies.

With a Super Bowl ad, California governor's race 'is now kicked into gear'

Only one of the candidates for California governor will appear in a splashy Super Bowl ad on Sunday, though a rival has locked in a valuable spot on Animal Planet's lighthearted, cuddly "Puppy Bowl" before the big game.

Residents plagued by putrid Dominguez Channel odor win millions in lawsuit

Two dozen people who sued the owners and tenants of a Carson-based warehouse responsible for a putrid smell emanating from the Dominguez Channel waterway have won a multimillion-dollar verdict.

Gear News of the Week: Google's Pixel 10a Arrives Soon, and Valve Delays Its Steam Hardware

Plus: Dexcom updates its app, Fitbit founders create a new family caregiving app, and Blink has a new outdoor security camera.

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Xplorer Grip Pro Kit Review: An Even Better Action Camera

Want to turn your action camera into a point-and-shoot? Insta360’s new accessory makes the Ace Pro 2 into a great pocket camera alternative.

Republican majority at risk? A look at the 6 GOP Senate seats most in jeopardy in midterm elections

The Senate Republican campaign chair has a stark warning for his party as the GOP defends its 53-47 majority in the chamber in this year's midterm elections.National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chair Tim Scott, pointing to a ballot box deficit the GOP's facing in the latest Fox News national poll, said it could impact specific Senate races this year.And Scott said the toughest challenge may be in Maine, where longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins is running for re-election for a sixt...

7 Steps to Better Financial Health You Can Take Right Now

The beginning of the year is a great time to take a hard look at your expenses and savings. Take these concrete steps to fix up your finances in about a day.

Bill Maher roasts Billie Eilish’s anti-ICE Grammys speech: ‘Knowledge’ matters

"Real Time" host Bill Maher criticized celebrity "virtue-signaling" at the 2026 Grammys, calling out singer Billie Eilish’s anti-ICE speech."You don’t know facts," Maher said of the singer during Friday’s episode of his HBO show.Eilish, who won Song of the Year at the music award show, condemned ICE during her acceptance speech. The 24-year-old went viral when she declared, "No one is illegal on stolen land."Maher picked apart a transcript of Eilish’s speech, which began with the singer saying, ...

Winter snow is declining in key watersheds across Canada, raising concerns about future water supply

Declining snowpack can affect everything from municipal water systems and agriculture to lake levels, shipping and wildfire risk in Canada’s forests.

Why a 20-year-old study claiming a baby died from opioid poisoning through breast milk is still under fire

A controversial Canadian medical paper, which pinned a baby’s death on codeine passed through breastmilk, is under renewed scrutiny a full two decades after it was published. The paper sparked a sweeping shift in global approaches to pain management and breastfeeding guidance for new mothers.

TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here's why

Thousands of creators are deleting TikTok and flocking elsewhere just days after a change in ownership and mounting claims of widespread censorship and shadowbanning, or reduced reach, on the app.

Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say

Residents of remote communities along the Canada-U.S. border are asking Ottawa not to scrap a trusted traveller border entry program that pre-clears them, making it easier to travel into Ontario and Manitoba without reporting to a customs checkpoint. The program ends Sept. 14.

Satellite images may reveal Iran trying to recover material from bombed nuclear sites

Satellite images that have shown some recent activity around two Iranian nuclear sites bombed last year by Israel and the U.S. suggest Iran may be trying to recover materials from the area.

Beyond the gondola: Meet the women preserving Venice's rowing heritage

Row Venice is a non-profit association of female rowers dedicated to preserving the Venetian style of rowing. Founded almost two decades ago, it now counts about two dozen members among its ranks, offering lessons to tourists and local women wanting to race, while also fighting for gender equality in the sport.

Warming temperatures are shrinking snowpack in key Canadian watersheds, study suggests

Declining snowpack can affect everything from municipal water systems and agriculture to lake levels, shipping and wildfire risk in Canada’s forests.

Was a Canadian baby poisoned by breast milk? Experts say no. Yet a 20-year-old case study remains influential

A controversial Canadian medical paper, which pinned a baby’s death on codeine passed through breastmilk, is under renewed scrutiny a full two decades after it was published. The paper sparked a sweeping shift in global approaches to pain management and breastfeeding guidance for new mothers.

I was an international student chasing stability but Canada made me question who I was

Pari Mokradi arrived in Canada full of hopes and dreams. When he was unable to land a job after graduating, he started to feel invisible.

Landlord Accused of Offering Rent-Stabilized Apartments as Hotel Rooms

The city filed a lawsuit on Friday against Mark David Militana, the owner of two brownstones on the Upper West Side, claiming he had made $550,000 from the illegal rentals.

Smaller N.Y.C. Classes Will Cost Millions. Can Mamdani Pull It Off?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to make classes smaller across the largest U.S. school system. Like other parts of his agenda, it’s a costly task.

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony

Two Olympic flames now burn, in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath won't run for L.A. mayor, ending weeks of speculation

Bass will still face challenges from reality TV star Spencer Pratt, democratic socialist Rae Huang, entrepreneur Adam Miller and potentially dozens of others.

Hegseth ending military education ties with Harvard amid Trump feud: 'We train warriors, not wokesters'

The Department of War said Friday that it will end all professional military education, fellowships and certificate programs with Harvard University.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth slammed the university in a video announcement posted on X, saying the department would be cutting ties with Harvard for active-duty service members beginning in the 2026–27 school year — a move he said was "long overdue.""Harvard is woke; The War Department is not," Hegseth stated.While Hegseth, who has a master’s degr...

US accuses China of secret nuclear tests in breach of global ban

Washington says one covert nuclear test was carried out on June 22, 2020.

4 years after injury heartbreak at Beijing, B.C. skier Elena Gaskell looks for redemption at Milano-Cortina

Four years after a devastating injury rendered her unable to compete at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Vernon, B.C., skier Elena Gaskell is looking to redeem herself at the Milano-Cortina Games.

Australian schoolgirl Lilly Wal’s family demand justice after drowning death in Fiji

Schoolgirl Lilly Wal was swept away at Biausevu Waterfall near Sigatoka.

Children’s book author Kouri Richins says scandal and notoriety poisoned her murder trial

Attorneys for a Utah woman accused of murdering her husband are seeking a last-minute change of venue, arguing the case has become too well-known locally for justice to be decided by an impartial jury.Kouri Richins, a Utah children’s book author and mother of three, is charged with murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny and widespread media attention.In a motion filed Friday, defense attorneys argued that publicity surrounding the case has so permeated Sum...

Donald Trump deletes racist Obama monkeys video after bipartisan fury

The video briefly showed Barack and Michelle Obama with faces on monkeys.

Hegseth says National Guard members shot in DC ambush by Afghan national will receive Purple Heart

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Friday that two West Virginia National Guard members — Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe — who were shot in an ambush-style attack near the White House late last year, will receive the Purple Heart.Calling the Nov. 26 incident "a terrible thing" and saying the troops were "attacked by a radical," Hegseth made the announcement while speaking at a National Guard reenlistment ceremony at the Washington Monument, where he administered ...

Coalition rallies to defend Cypress Park day labor center amid disputed Home Depot eviction threat

A coalition of elected officials, unions and workers rights groups mobilized Friday to defend a day laborer center in Cypress Park as word spread that Home Depot was seeking to evict it, a claim the home improvement store denies.

Canada and France opening new consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump pressure

Canada opened its consulate in Greenland's capital and the first French consul to the Danish territory arrived on Friday, following the Trump administration’s efforts to acquire the island."I am en route to Nuuk for the opening of Canada’s new consulate — strengthening Canada’s presence, partnerships, and leadership in the Arctic," Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand wrote on X Friday morning, later posting a video of the Canadian flag being raised in Nuuk.She was joined by Governor General of...

Former MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction, lying to federal investigators

Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig was found guilty by a jury in a federal gambling case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday.The verdict followed a weekslong trial that included testimony from MLB officials and Donny Kadokawa, a Hawaii baseball coach tied to Puig and the illegal gambling operation.Puig played for three major league teams, spending the bulk of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has not appeared in an MLB game since 2019. Puig, 35, now faces up t...

SBA freezes over 100,000 California borrowers in sweeping $9B pandemic fraud crackdown

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Friday it had suspended more than 100,000 California borrowers amid suspected fraud, with the alleged abuse totaling nearly $9 billion.SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the agency suspended 111,620 California borrowers linked to suspected fraudulent activity across SBA pandemic-era loan programs. Those borrowers received 118,489 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loans totaling more than $8.6 billion."O...

The National | Star-studded open to Milano Cortina 2026

Feb. 6, 2026 | Italian pride on display as the Milano-Cortina Winter Games open with performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Canada opens its new consulate in Greenland. And, Toronto Blue Jays icon Buck Martinez hangs up his mic. Watch The National 9pm EST Sun-Fri

Body found in Mexico appears to be 1 of 10 kidnapped employees of Canadian mining company, authorities say

Skier Lindsey Vonn says ACL is '100% gone' after crash, remains determined for Olympic downhill

Olympic gold medalist and American alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn continued to defy the odds Friday when she completed her first women’s downhill training run just a week after she tore her ACL in a World Cup race.Vonn, wearing the No. 10 bib and a brace on her left knee, successfully completed her run on a day when fog delayed skiers waiting for their turn at the famed Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.She did not appear to have any limitations during the training run, alth...

One victim of 99 Ranch Market crash in Westwood identified

Authorities have released the identity of one victim of the 99 Ranch Market crash that occurred in Westwood Thursday.

In a Close Election, Voters Send a Sharp Anti-Trump Message

The Democratic primary to replace Gov. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey in Congress is still too close to call. Much of the advertising focused on opposition to the president and his immigration policies.

Looking For Advanced Aliens? Search For Exoplanets With Large Coal Deposits

The combustible sedimentary rock, better known as coal, was not only crucial to the onset of advanced technology here on earth, but it should also be key to the development of advanced E.T.s residing on any given exoearth.

U.S. Judge Says Trump Cannot Halt Funding for Gateway Tunnel Project

Nearly all of the work had stopped on Friday while negotiations continued in Washington and litigation played out in court.