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How a Perfect Gravitational Wave Tests Einstein
On 14 January, 2025, two colliding black holes sent the clearest gravitational wave signal ever recorded rippling across the universe to Earth’s detectors. This remarkably crisp signal, designated GW250114, has allowed physicists to conduct the most stringent test yet of Einstein’s general relativity by measuring multiple “tones” from the collision. The wave passed the test with flying colours, but researchers remain optimistic that future detections might finally reveal where Einstein’s century...
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Government shutdown hits DHS after Democrats blow up bipartisan funding deal over immigration uproar
The third government shutdown in under half a year has officially begun just after midnight on Saturday after Democrats and Republicans spent recent weeks battling over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.Just one area of government has been left without federal funding as of midnight — the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Congress has completed roughly 97% of its yearly government spending responsibilities, but a deal on DHS has proved elusive after Democrats walked away from a...
AI tool Claude helped capture Venezuelan dictator Maduro in US military raid operation: report
The U.S. military used Anthropic’s artificial-intelligence tool Claude during the operation that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, according to a report.Last month, U.S. special operations forces captured Maduro and his wife, who were brought to the U.S. to face sweeping narcotics charges.Claude was deployed through Anthropic’s partnership with data company Palantir Technologies, whose tools are widely used by the Defense Department and federal law enforcement, according to The Wall S...
Federal agent attacked and hospitalized during anti-ICE protest in Downtown LA
A federal agent was injured after being attacked during an anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) protest in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed."LAFD responding to a Federal Agent who was injured during the incident," the LAPD wrote on X before 1 p.m.In several other posts updating the progress of the marching protesters, the department said the demonstrators had blocked traffic, committed acts of vandalism, including at the Federal Building,...
'I've Had It' podcast hosts fear Trump will be surpassed by more 'diabolical' successor
The co-hosts of the "I’ve Had It" podcast voiced concerns Friday that there may be a "diabolical" conservative politician on the horizon who is more effective and committed to the cause than President Donald Trump.Trump’s second term in office has been marked by fierce debates about whether he has actually fulfilled the promises he made while on the campaign trail, ranging from his administration's handling of the Epstein files to failing to secure mass deportations or avoid another war in the M...
Trump says regime change 'seems' to be 'best thing that could happen' for Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday embraced potential regime change in Iran and declared that "tremendous power" will soon be in the Middle East, as the Pentagon sent a second aircraft carrier to the region.
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‘Britain’s Jews are under threat’: Police chief’s warning after massacre plotters jailed
Pair were planning to replicate the 2015 Paris terror attacks in Britain's northwest.
Pima County sheriff no stranger to controversy as criticism in Nancy Guthrie case ramps up
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is facing increased scrutiny as the hunt for the missing Nancy Guthrie nears the two-week mark, has been under the public microscope before.New reports and court records show the sheriff has been embroiled in controversy several times over the past decade.In the weeks leading up his 2024 re-election, which he won by a margin of 481 votes, Nanos placed opponent Heather Lappin, a lieutenant at the Pima County Jail, on administrative leave, ordering her not to d...
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California coffee growing pioneers die of unknown causes, leaving behind 3 children
Authorities are investigating the sudden deaths of Jay and Kristen Ruskey a Central Coast couple who were the first to grow coffee in the state.
Olympic curling match descends into chaos after cheating allegations prompt profane insult
Tempers flared at an Olympic curling match between Canada and Sweden Friday with a profane insult being hurled after allegations of cheating were made. Canada beat Sweden 8-6, and Canadian third Marc Kennedy and Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson got into it after Eriksson accused Kennedy of an illegal procedure called double-touching stones after releasing them at the hog line.Kennedy shouted, "I haven’t done it once. You can f--- off," at Eriksson.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Erikss...
Chaotic video shows passengers trading midair blows; plane forced to divert: reports
Chaotic video shows the moment a midair brawl erupted between passengers on a Jet2 flight bound for the United Kingdom on Thursday, reportedly forcing the plane to make a diversion.Flight LS896, traveling from Antalya, Turkey, to Manchester, England, was diverted to Belgium after what the airline described as the "appalling behavior" of two "disruptive" passengers onboard, representatives told the New York Post."They were both offloaded by police in Brussels and the flight continued to Mancheste...
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Canada PM visits memorial for mass shooting victims as new details emerge
Mark Carney cancelled a major Munich trip to visit grieving Tumbler Ridge.
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Trump says Iran regime change would be ‘best thing that could happen’
US President is sending the world's largest warship to join a second carrier in the Gulf.
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Prince William’s charity dragged into Jeffrey Epstein scandal
US files show Jeffrey Epstein called billionaire businessman a 'close personal friend'.
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Trump administration drops its appeal of court order blocking $1.2-billion UCLA settlement
The Trump administration dropped its appeal of a major higher education case in which a federal judge blocked its $1.2-billion settlement proposal to UCLA over alleged civil rights violations. But it will continue to fight the ruling on the matter in a lower court.
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Trump administration drops appeal of court order blocking $1.2-billion UCLA settlement
The Trump administration dropped its appeal of a major higher education case in which a federal judge blocked its $1.2-billion settlement proposal to UCLA over alleged civil rights violations. It will continue to litigate a legal challenge from UC system workers in a lower court.
US military launches deadly strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, leaving 3 dead
The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced Friday that the U.S. military carried out an operation targeting suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean, leaving three people dead."On Feb. 13, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X.Aerial footage posted by SOUTHCOM shows the vessel being struck.US MILITAR...
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Lord Mandelson summoned to testify in US Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Files show Lord Mandelson leaked Cabinet secrets and accepted money from paedophile.
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The Galaxy Cluster That Grew Up Too Fast
Astronomers have discovered a massive galaxy cluster assembling itself just one billion years after the Big Bang, there’s just one problem… it shouldn’t exist! Current models suggest it shouldn’t have formed when it did, Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope working in tandem, scientists spotted JADES-ID1, a protocluster containing at least 66 galaxies wrapped in a vast cloud of million degree gas forming during what should have been the universe’s infancy.
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Man Shot by N.Y.P.D. Charged With Attempted Assault as Mamdani Objects
Police have said that Jabez Chakraborty wielded a knife as they responded to a 911 call. His family has disputed parts of the account, insisting their son was not a threat and needed help.
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Winter Olympics runs out of condoms as 10,000 are snapped up in three days
At Paris 2024, athletes received 300,000 condoms or about 30 each.
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Two US officers put on leave for lying about Minneapolis shooting
Assault charges against Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis dropped.
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Mother charged after two babies found dead in French family’s freezer
The 50-year-old suspect admitted freezing the newborns in the family home.
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Alleged rape victim of Norway princess’ son says she took sleeping pills
The third complainant says she was drunk, on sleeping pills and wanted to sleep.
Terror convict, recently released, shot dead by Paris police after alleged knife attack near Arc de Triomphe
A man who had recently been released from prison on a terrorism charge was shot and killed by a police officer after he allegedly tried to attack another officer with a knife and scissors near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris Friday.The incident happened near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the ceremony for relighting the eternal flame, which is carried out nightly.The unidentified man, who is a French national born in 1978, allegedly tried to attack an officer guarding the Tomb of the Unknown So...
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Consultants Offered Epstein Access to Top N.Y. Democrats if He Donated
Dynamic SRG repeatedly, and apparently unsuccessfully, asked the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to donate to House races, Justice Department records show.
Rosie O'Donnell quietly returns to US after abandoning country over Trump's victory
After a self-imposed political exile to Ireland after President Donald Trump’s re-election, Rosie O'Donnell quietly returned to the United States.During an interview with Chris Cuomo on his new show, "SiriusXM’s Cuomo Mornings," the 63-year-old actress revealed she recently returned to the country to visit her family. The actress moved to Ireland with her teenage daughter in January 2025, just prior to President Trump's second inauguration. "I was recently home for two weeks, and I did not reall...
Arizona family sues hospital, says staff ‘Ubered’ sick son to sidewalk where he died
An Arizona family is calling for change and demanding answers after a 27-year-old man died hours after he was wrongfully discharged from a hospital and dumped on a sidewalk during a hot summer day, according to a wrongful death lawsuit. Seth and Gayle Lachica, the parents of Kaelen Lachica, allege staffers at Abrazo Health Arrowhead put their son in an Uber and had him dropped off outside a local homeless shelter in Phoenix despite his deteriorating condition. "What they did is abandonment. I me...
Medical examiner determines Texas AandM student's manner of death as family attorney disputes finding: 'Flawed'
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).The Travis County Medical Examiner has determined Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera died by suicide after falling from an Austin high-rise in November, a ruling that aligns with police findings but is being forcefully challenged by the teen’s family, whose attorney called the conclusion "flawed."Aguilera, 19, died after falling from...
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As a Colorado River deadline passes, reservoirs keep declining
Seven states have missed a federal deadline to reach a water deal on the Colorado River. They remain divided how to cut water use.
Woman owes $3,556 for cruise she already paid for after falling victim to elaborate Zelle scam
A family vacation turned into a five-year nightmare. And it started with one payment.L. Williams found a cruise consultant online who booked her family a week on Carnival Freedom. Great price. One catch. He only accepted Zelle. She sent $3,556. The family sailed the Western Caribbean. Gorgeous sunsets. Wonderful memories.Five years later, she tried to book another cruise. Nope.Carnival told her she was on the Do Not Sail list. Turns out her "consultant" pocketed the Zelle cash, then used a stole...
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Federal agent injured in clash with protesters in Downtown L.A. during student walkout
A federal agent was injured during a clash with protesters in Downtown Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, authorities said. The incident took place as scores of local students walked out of class in protest of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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Federal agent injured in clash with protesters in downtown L.A. during student walkout
A federal agent was injured during a clash with protesters in downtown Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, authorities said. The incident took place as scores of local students walked out of class in protest of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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Three federal agents injured in clash with protesters in downtown L.A. during student walkout
Three federal agents were injured during a clash with protesters in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, authorities said.
Ilia Malinin opens up on 'thoughts and memories' ahead of shocking Olympic falls: 'I've been through a lot'
U.S. men's figure skater Ilia Malinin revealed his mind became flooded with "thoughts and memories" before his performance in the men's free skate final at the Winter Olympics Friday. Malinin, a top contender to win gold for the U.S., surprisingly fell twice during his routine. He fell all the way to eighth place and missed out on the podium. "I just had so many thoughts and memories flood right before I got into my starting pose, and almost, I think, it maybe overwhelmed me a little bit. I've b...
Schumer's 'E. coli' burger photo resurfaces after another Dem's grilling skills get torched: 'What is that?'
Virginia’s new Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is being widely mocked for a photo of her grilling, with many on social media expressing alarm and disgust over what appears to be some type of shredded meat over the fire.Spanberger, who ran as a moderate Democrat, has been criticized for enacting radical day one policies, including moving to end cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and restore diversity, equity and inclusion. But this week the primary criticism against her ...
James Van Der Beek's family raises over $2M as Hollywood stars donate big after actor's death
James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe organizers shared they raised over $2 million after previously sharing that the family was in "urgent need" of funds following the star's death.The $2 million in donations largely stems from Van Der Beek' star-studded circle. Zoe Saldaña, Derek Hough, Steven Spielberg and more have donated thousands to help the "Dawson's Creek" star's family. The GoFundMe page, which was created by the friends and family of James Van Der Beek, shared an update on Feb. 12, thanking f...
B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing death of young mother
A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has delivered the sentence for Zain Wood who was convicted of of first-degree murder in the stabbing of 22-year-old, Prince George, B.C., mother Isabelle Thomas in front of her two children in 2023.
Rubio steps into Munich spotlight as Trump leans on him to carry Vance’s populist message abroad
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the U.S. delegation to the high-profile Munich Security Conference — one year after Vice President JD Vance took the German stage in a speech that stunned many in Europe and became one of the defining moments of Trump’s early second term abroad. "President Trump has assembled the most talented team in history, including Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio, who are working in lockstep to notch wins for the American people," White House spokeswoman Ol...
Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor; constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt
President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys, even if judges legally appointed them, according to former Justice Department official John Yoo, who said the Constitution gives the president broad removal power over executive branch officers."Otherwise you could have U.S. attorneys who are enforcing federal law differently than the president would, and it's the president who all of us in the country elect, and to whom the president is accountable,"...
Team USA women's hockey team crushes Italy in dominant quarterfinal rout, advances to Olympic semifinals
The Team USA women's hockey team's dominant run continued with a 6-0 quarterfinal victory over Italy Friday at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena to advance to the Olympic semifinals.Entering the single-elimination game against Italy, Team USA had outscored opponents 20-1 in four games, including a 5-0 shutout of Team Canada.The team's phenomenal play continued against Italy. It was their fourth straight shutout, extending Team USA's shutout streak to 271 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAG...
Dive Into the Elusive World of Particles With the Global Physics Photowalk Finalists
This year's winners offer behind-the-scenes access to the frontiers of particle physics research.
Texas Dem Senate primary fractures over race rhetoric as ‘mediocre’ jab, ‘oppressor’ remarks ignite backlash
Heated racial rhetoric in Texas is flaring this primary season, as Democratic contenders lean into identity-focused messaging that Republicans say is divisive and a clinic in "wokeness at its worst."Texas Democrats are heading into primary season with an intraparty fight that is increasingly spilling into race and identity. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running for the Senate, has suggested racism would be to blame if she loses, while former Rep. Colin Allred accused Crockett rival and Austin st...
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Takeaways From the Third Week of the Alexander Brothers Trial
More women who have accused the three brothers of sexual assault testified, and the judge replaced a juror who said he had already made his mind up about the case.
Seasonique, Seasonale birth control pills recalled over possible missing blister card
Teva Canada is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precaution after the company received a complaint about a package missing an entire blister card of pills, Health Canada says.
Dramatic bodycam video captures deputy pulling woman from fiery car wreck: 'I got to her just in time'
Dramatic bodycam video shows a Florida deputy pulling a woman from a burning car just moments before the vehicle becomes engulfed in flames.The incident happened after a woman was forcefully carjacked Sunday night and the suspect drove away with her 1-year-old child still in the back seat, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.Deputies found the stolen car a few streets away, but when they tried to initiate a stop, the suspect crashed into another vehicle, causing a fiery wreck, officia...
The ‘Arc de Trump’ | About That
Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump wants to build a 250-foot-high 'Independence Arch' in Washington, D.C., and why it’s under heavy scrutiny. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
IOC sells out of controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics t-shirts featuring Nazi propaganda
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is courting controversy over a sold-out T-shirt on the official Olympics website depicting the 1936 Berlin Olympics run by the Nazis.The limited-edition shirt features the poster for the 1936 Games designed by German artist Franz Würbel that was used as propaganda by Adolf Hitler to promote the Nazi idea of Aryan supremacy.That idea was deflated by Black American Jesse Owens, who won four track and field gold medals at the games.Liora Rez, founder of Sto...
Manitoba issues blanket measles warning for 5 southern RMs, says fans were exposed at Jets game
Manitoba saw 44 confirmed cases of measles during the first week of February, as well as an exposure at the Feb. 4 Winnipeg Jets game, the province's latest measles reports say.
Irish dancing groups in the hot seat after trans dancer qualifies for multiple female world championships
A women's public policy group is calling on governing bodies in the Irish dancing world to amend their participation policies after a male dancer qualified for the world championships for a third year in a row after previously competing as a male. "I just happened to be at the competition where this boy won in the girls' category for the very first time back in 2023," Maggie McKneely, Director of Government Relations at Concerned Women for America, told Fox News Digital. "He has been Irish-danci...
Massachusetts judge rules father can’t opt 5-year-old son out of kindergarten books on ‘gender stereotypes’
A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a father cannot pull his 5-year-old son out of kindergarten lessons that include books addressing "gender stereotypes."Last year, U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV granted a preliminary injunction to a Massachusetts father identified as Alan L. to allow him to opt out his son, identified as J.L., from kindergartner classroom instruction involving books with LGBTQ+ themes in Lexington Public Schools, according to the Boston Herald. However, on Tuesday, S...
The Billionaire Space Race Is Really Heating Up
Just days after SpaceX pivoted to the Moon, Blue Origin’s new lunar strategy has come to light.
Canada, Denmark deepen defence ties after Greenland annexation threat
Canada and Denmark have signed a new defence co-operation agreement aimed at strengthening Arctic security amid lingering tensions over U.S. annexation threats toward Greenland. The pact enhances collaboration on surveillance and joint operations but does not go beyond existing NATO Article 5 commitments.
Anti-ICE chaos erupts at blue state county board meeting after panel endorses detention center
A suburban Maryland board meeting was taken off the air after whistling and protests erupted moments after officials approved a resolution endorsing cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including the purchase of a warehouse in Williamsport that sparked Democratic outrage.A few miles south of the meeting, DHS had completed the purchase of the $102 million property in Williamsport, just across the Potomac River from Falling Waters, West Virginia, and about 75 miles from Washi...
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'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice, finishes eighth after shocking performance
Ilia Malinin had a clear path to the gold medal on Friday night, but that’s why nothing is played on paper.The 21-year-old American skating phenom, nicknamed the "Quad God" for his amazing leaping ability, failed to medal after being the heavy favorite to win gold, finishing in eighth place.Malinin dominated the short program earlier this week, entering the day leading by more than five points with a score of 108.16. But Friday was the polar opposite.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEW...
‘Tower Dungeon’ Is Perfect for Readers Who Loved the Goofy, Grotesque Charm of ‘Delicious in Dungeon’
If you wished 'Delicious in Dungeon' was scarier right out of the gate, check out this dark fantasy manga about a lovable crew of adventurers.
OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK
As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.
Reporter's Notebook: Bondi’s binder strategy turns House hearing into political firestorm
The overstuffed white binders appeared a few moments before Attorney General Pam Bondi exited her motorcade, and strode through the horseshoe entrance of the Rayburn House Office Building.Roll Call photographer Tom Williams and I stood in the hallway, negotiating our positions for Bondi’s entrance. Williams would position himself on the far side. I slid to the wall nearest the horseshoe entrance. Ali Vitali of MS NOW and Jay O’Brien of ABC worked the sidewall.A coterie of Bondi’s aides appeared....
Don Lemon defiant after pleading not guilty in Minnesota church case, vows he will 'not be intimidated'
Former CNN host Don Lemon remains defiant after he pleaded not guilty to charges related to the viral protest takeover of a Minnesota church last month. "This isn't just about me. This is about all journalists, especially here in the United States," Lemon said outside the courthouse Friday. "For more than 30 years I've been a journalist, and the power and protection of the First Amendment has been the underpinning of my work," Lemon told reporters. "The events before my arrest and what's happene...
NJ tech boss convicted of quadruple murder in 2018 killing of brother’s family
New Jersey tech boss Paul Caneiro was found guilty Friday of killing his brother and his brother's family before setting their home on fire. Caneiro, 59, was found guilty on four counts of murder, two counts of aggravated arson and two weapons counts in the 2018 killing of his brother, Keith Caneiro, 50; Keith’s wife, Jennifer, 45; and their two young children. A Monmouth County jury handed down the verdict after five hours of deliberation. NANNY LOVE TRIANGLE MURDERS TRIAL PITS DUELING STORIES ...
Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoes
Almost every forest bird species in Hawaii is spreading avian malaria, posing an increasing threat to wildlife in the popular honeymoon destination, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.The research revealed a potential explanation for why the disease shows up almost everywhere mosquitoes are found on the Hawaiian Islands.Scientists from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and the University of California analyzed blood samples from over 4,000 birds across 64 sites across th...
Mexico probing whether B.C. mining company was responsible in kidnapping of its workers
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office is investigating whether a Canadian mining company holds any responsibility in the suspected cartel kidnapping of 10 of its workers, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday.
This Bizarre Star System Is Inside Out, and Astronomers Aren’t Sure How
A closer look at the planets around a star called LHS 1903 may just flip our understanding of how planetary systems form.
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Trump Administration Tells Judge It Will Release Gateway Funding
Payments for the $16 billion rail tunnel between New York City and New Jersey had been suspended for more than four months.
Chicago Teachers Union budgeting millions for 'political activities,' according to fiscal report
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) appears poised to spend a substantial amount of money on "political activities," internal documents viewed by Fox News Digital show.According to CTU’s fiscal report, projecting into June 30, 2026, the union budgeted $3.1 million for "political activities." In comparison, the union budgeted $152,500 for "training/ workshops," $260,000 for community events, and $1.2 million for its contract campaign. The largest amount is budgeted for salaries and health insurance....
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Scientists Continue to Trace the Origin of the Mysterious "Amaterasu" Cosmic Ray Particle
The Amaterasu particle was detected in 2021 by the Telescope Array experiment in the U.S. It is the second-highest-energy cosmic ray ever observed, carrying around 40 million times more energy than particles accelerated at the Large Hadron Collider. Such particles are exceedingly rare and thought to originate in some of the most extreme environments in the universe.
A Dating App Based on Users’ Credit Scores Is Making a Comeback
Just ahead of Valentine's Day, Score wants to be more inclusive.
Noem backs SAVE America Act, slams 'radical left' opposition to voter IDs and proof of citizenship
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made the case Friday for the passage of the SAVE America Act, accusing opponents of the bill of favoring access to the ballot box for illegal immigrants. Noem was in the Phoenix area, where she pushed the Trump administration's efforts to shore up election integrity and voter security. She touched on the Save America Act, a bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, photo identification to vote in federal elections and that stat...
Bitcoin biopic starring Casey Affleck to use AI to generate locations and tweak performances
Killing Satoshi, an upcoming biopic about the elusive creator of Bitcoin, will reportedly rely heavily on artificial intelligence to generate locations and adjust actors' performances, Variety reports. The film was announced in 2025 as being directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, The Edge of Tomorrow) and starring Casey Affleck and Pete Davidson in undisclosed roles, but its connection to overhyped technology was previously understood to begin and end with cryptocurrency.According to a UK ...
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Standoff over masked agents fuels the latest partial government shutdown
Essential Homeland Security functions will continue, but some employees could go without pay in a lengthy shutdown, officials say.
George R.R. Martin Makes Delightfully Terrible Mistake of Entrusting Major Spoilers to Small Child
Dexter Sol Ansell, who plays Egg on 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' shared some surprising insider info about main characters' futures.
Trump: ‘We don’t run from anybody’ in blasting Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal
President Donald Trump Friday sharply criticized former President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, calling it an "embarrassment" and arguing his administration would not have left military equipment behind."You remember that where they left all the military equipment behind? We didn't. We wouldn't have left anything," Trump said while speaking at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. "We were going to get out with dignity and strength, respect. We looked like we were running. ...
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Ransom deadline passes, key evidence emerges in Nancy Guthrie case
TIMELINE: NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappears as sheriff says 'everybody’s still a suspect'WINDOW OF FOCUS: Police request neighbor surveillance footage from narrow timeframes before Nancy Guthrie vanishedFOX NEWS PODCASTS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ‘CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO’HIDDEN IN HDMI: Advanced video equipment seen at Nancy Guthrie home as experts break down its possible rolePHOTO MYSTERY: FBI evidence in Nancy Guthrie case draws two-suspect claims, retired agent weighs inFOLLO...
Former minister Freeland violated election rules during 2024 byelection, watchdog finds
Former deputy prime minister and cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland violated election rules during a 2024 byelection, the Commissioner of Canada Elections said on Friday.
DIY Camera That Records on Cassette Tapes Takes Lo-Fi Tech Trends to a New Level
All the joy (and frustration) of 1983 at your fingertips!
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Gisèle Pelicot: I want to visit my rapist ex-husband in prison
In her memoir A Hymn to Life, Gisèle Pelicot rejects hatred and vengeance.
California middle school assistant principal nabbed in child sex sting
The San José Police Department announced that a task force arrested nearly a dozen people last week for seeking sex with a minor, including one individual who was an assistant principal at a local school."Between February 3 and February 6, 2026, the San José Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested 11 individuals for communicating with… the intent to have sex with a minor," the police department said."The arrests were a result of a proactive multi-agency enfo...
What we know and don't about the guns used in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting
Three days after one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada's history, it's still unclear how the shooter, who had a history of mental illness, got hold of the two guns recovered at the crime scene.
Josh Hawley stands by accusations after fiery Senate hearing clash with Minnesota AG Ellison
Sen. Josh Hawley tore into Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over fraud during a fiery exchange on Capitol Hill. Hawley accused Ellison of ignoring whistleblowers for years and argued he should be jailed over alleged bribery tied to the scheme.The exchange took place during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, where Hawley brought up the Feeding Our Future scandal. The nonprofit falsely claimed to be feeding thousands of children during the COVID-19 pandemic, but little food was ...
Olympic gold medalist, future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul calls it a career: 'Filled with so much joy'
Chris Paul has made a decision about his basketball future. On Friday, the likely future Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer announced he would step away from the NBA after the Toronto Raptors waived the 40-year-old guard."It's time for me to show up for others and in other ways," Paul wrote in an Instagram post. "This last season, I knew I couldn't do it unless I was at home with my family."Paul re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers over the summer, but the team sent him home in December. He la...
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Stolen car suspect drives through L.A. River channel, leading authorities on a pursuit
A driver of a suspected stolen car led deputies on a chase Friday morning along the Los Angeles River channel before surrendering to authorities.
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Services Inflation Spikes in January, but Bad-Joke OER CPI Pushes Down on Year-over-Year CPI. OER is Huge and Bad
Gasoline and used-vehicle prices plunge, food inflation backs off for a moment, natural gas bills jump.
The World Is on Fire, and Meta Sees an Opportunity to Add Facial Recognition to Smart Glasses
Meta reportedly hopes a 'dynamic political environment' will let them get away with a new surveillance network.
'Doubling down on stupid': Newsom, AOC, trash Trump at European summit as they raise 2028 profiles
Two of President Donald Trump's top Democratic critics are using appearances at a high-profile European gathering to blast the Republican president's agenda and beef up their foreign policy chops on the world state ahead of possible 2028 White House runs."Donald Trump is temporary," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday during a climate change discussion at the Munich Security Conference in Germany. "He’ll be gone in three years."And Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, during a town ha...
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Activist group Palestine Action wins legal challenge against UK ban
Judges said only a handful of the group's actions met terror laws.
Trump comments on why FBI has not yet taken over Nancy Guthrie case, whether cartels possibly involved
President Donald Trump on Friday commented on why the FBI has not taken over as the lead agency investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie nearly two weeks since she vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home.Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home Feb. 1, and no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named by authorities 13 days later.While speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump explained why the Pima County Sheriff's Depa...
US troops blasted through steel doors 'like it was like papier-mache' to snatch Maduro, Trump says
President Donald Trump recounted the military's strength during the successful operation to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro during an event in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday honoring U.S. special forces and their families for their roles in the capture. "It was in a matter of minutes before (Maduro) was on a helicopter being taken out of there. They had to go through steel doors," Trump said Friday afternoon. "The steels were like it was like papier-maché. You know what papier-mac...
Alarming cancer symptoms highlighted by popular actor's early death
→ James Van Der Beek’s death highlights alarming colon cancer rise in younger adults→ Daily coffee habit may play role in dementia risk, study finds→ ‘Doormat Mom’ says she was ‘blindsided’ when her daughter cut her off → Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare nutrition-related disease, researchers warn→ Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes'→ People with a certain BMI may be more prone to deadly infections→ Common household plant could hold a secret to figh...
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Mamdani Revives Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Adams in ‘Backroom Deals’
A range of new projects announced on Friday will reverse decisions made by the Adams administration and help the new mayor fulfill his vow to speed up buses in New York.
Court rules Brian Flores' discrimination case against NFL will proceed in open court instead of arbitration
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York concluded Friday that Brian Flores, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton’s ongoing discrimination case against the NFL will proceed in open court.Four years ago, Flores sued the NFL, alleging the league was "rife with racism" as it pertains to its hiring practices for coaches. Wilks and Horton joined the lawsuit after Flores’ initial lawsuit."The court’s decision recognizes that an arbitration forum in which the defendant’s own chief executive ...
Jason Aldean's brutal 7-word takedown of Zach Bryan after 'cringe' TPUSA halftime insult
Jason Aldean had a simple response to Zach Bryan's continued criticism after the Turning Point USA alternative halftime show.Bryan took aim at Aldean and Brantley Gilbert, who performed "Dirt Road Anthem" at the Feb. 8 show. The "Something in the Orange" singer posted a video of himself and Harley Carmichael singing a parody of Gilbert's song – which Aldean covered on his 2010 album, "My Kinda Party."Gilbert seemingly laughed off the jab, posting a video of himself eating a chili dog in response...
ULA’s Vulcan Rocket Suffers Familiar Anomaly During Launch of US Military Satellites
Shortly after liftoff, an unusual plume shot out of one of the solid rocket boosters.
Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE
The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
Lindsey Vonn awaits answers on next surgical steps after Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn is still in the hospital and still awaiting imaging before knowing the next steps in her medical recovery after competing on a ruptured ACL at the Olympics last week. "I’m finally feeling more like myself but I have a long, long way to go," Vonn said in an Instagram video."Tomorrow, I’ll have another surgery, and, hopefully, that goes well. And then I can potentially leave and go back home, at which point, I’ll need another surgery. Still don’t know exactly what that entails yet unt...
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Mamdani Will Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams
A range of new projects announced on Friday will reverse decisions made by the Adams administration and help the new mayor fulfill his vow to speed up buses in New York.
OpenAI Users Launch Movement to Save Most Sycophantic Version of ChatGPT
Right before Valentine's Day, too.
Two years of the NordVPN Complete plan is 70 percent off
NordVPN is having a big sale on its two-year plans right now. The Complete tier, for example is 70 percent off, bringing the price of 24 months down to just $130. NordVPN regularly appears on Engadget’s list of the best VPN services thanks to its wide server network, strong security tools and consistent performance across devices. NordVPN’s latest promotion puts one of its most comprehensive plans at a price that undercuts many competing premium VPN subscriptions. The Complete tier includes f...
Kevin McCarthy calls Gavin Newsom’s leadership a ‘failure,’ warns California is on ‘downward slope’
EXCLUSIVE—Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pointed to outmigration from California as evidence of what he described as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s failed leadership of the Golden State in an interview with Fox News Digital on Friday."What a failure," McCarthy said. "You look at how many people left the state, you look how people look at the state, you look at the homelessness, you lool [sic] the major corporations that are generating income here have left. We're on a downward slope."California has le...
