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Federal agent shoots immigrant in Minneapolis, sparking unrest involving tear gas, chemical spray
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Man who stabbed stranger with smashed bottle on Glasgow train gets 12 years
The victim lost 40% of his blood and suffered heart and lung injuries in crazed attack.
Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance
The housing official appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead New York City’s newly revived Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants previously said, "White, middle-class homeowners are a huge problem for a renter justice movement" and argued organizers must "undermine the institution of homeownership," during a 2021 podcast appearance.Cea Weaver, who was named director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants on Jan. 1 through an executive order signed by Mamdani, made the remarks during a September ...
Parents erupt into massive brawl during Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island
Footage has captured the disastrous moment when multiple parents erupted into a massive fight during a Catholic youth basketball game last month in Staten Island, New York. The violent courtside brawl unfolded on Dec. 20 at St. Teresa in Castleton Corners during a 6th grade boys game between the school and Saint Clare, according to SILive. It was monitored by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), which oversees the parish-based sport. Video obtained by the Staten Island Advance initially shows ...
ICE agent shoots Venezuelan national in Minneapolis after shovel attack during ambush: DHS
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is in the hospital after being ambushed during an attempt to arrest a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening, according to the Department of Homeland Security.The agent was ambushed by two people while attempting to conduct a traffic stop on an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, DHS said, adding that the agent fired his gun during the alleged attack because he was "fearing for his life and safety." One Venezuelan suspect was ...
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Musk’s Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
California Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.
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TikTok stunt on Paraguayan highway sees teen arrested after near crash
The teen was in the midst of shooting another TikTok when police came to arrest him.
Taxpayer-funded Minnesota charter school shuts down in-person learning amid ICE raids
A taxpayer-funded Minnesota charter school moved classes online this week citing safety concerns, while a community organization advised illegal immigrants to stay home amid reported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity and warned of widespread fear and disruption in the local Myanmar community.Sejong Academy, a public charter school in St. Paul, announced it would move to online learning for the remainder of the week after citing concerns for the "safety and well-being" of it...
Mike Tomlin’s exit was unexpected as Steelers begin rare coaching search, team president says
Mike Tomlin’s decision to step away after a blowout AFC Wild Card round loss pushed the Steelers into an uncharacteristic coaching search.Tomlin did not specify a reason for stepping away in a statement released on Tuesday, but he thanked owner Art Rooney II and the late Ambassador Rooney for their trust over nearly two decades. "While this chapter comes to a close, my respect and love for the Pittsburgh Steelers will never change. I am excited for what the future holds for this organization, an...
Private jet skids 300 yards off Colorado runway, sustains severe damage in violent crosswind
A private business jet carrying three people onboard was violently thrown off a Colorado runway Tuesday after a sudden, brutal gust of wind slammed the side of the plane as it landed, officials announced.The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office said the plane, which had two pilots and one passenger onboard, skidded roughly "300 yards off the runway" and sustained substantial damage in multiple areas of the aircraft.The jet lost directional control around 12:15 p.m. at Telluride Regional Airport in...
Minnesota Dem compares ICE operations to 1930s Germany, adding 'nothing should be off the table' to stop it
Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations to images out of 1930s Germany while discussing efforts to potentially defund the agency on Wednesday.Craig's home state of Minnesota has been at the center of recent tensions involving the agency after the ICE-involved shooting of a woman in Minneapolis last week.MS NOW's Ana Cabrera asked Craig on "Ana Cabrera Reports" what Democratic lawmakers like her could do to "rein in" the Trump administra...
The National | Trump stands firm on Greenland takeover threat
Jan. 14, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump doubles down on threats to take over Greenland after leaders from Denmark and Greenland meet U.S. officials in Washington. Quebec Premier François Legault announces his resignation. And, why Canadians are so fed up with their cellphone providers.
Nancy Mace rips trans athlete's attorney for refusing to define sex at SCOTUS women's sports hearing
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., called out American Civil Liberties Union attorney Joshua Block for refusing to define sex after arguing against considering its definition during a Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes in women's sports. Block, who represents transgender athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson of West Virginia, urged the nine justices not to consider the definition of sex when ruling on Pepper-Jackson's case, saying, "I don't think the purpose of Title IX is to have an accurate definition of se...
Ravens owner talks possibly hiring former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: 'Wouldn't that be interesting'
Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti found out during his news conference Tuesday that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had stepped down.Bisciotti was stunned upon hearing the news, saying, "Holy s---," while talking with reporters. The owner was then asked if Tomlin would be considered as a head coaching candidate for the Ravens, replacing John Harbaugh after being on the opposite end of a bitter rivalry for 19 seasons."Holy s---, Mike, wouldn’t that be awesome? Only if John takes t...
Steelers should trade star TJ Watt after playoff loss, Colin Cowherd says
The Pittsburgh Steelers' season ended in rough fashion when they lost 30-6 in the wild-card round to the Houston Texans, and the organization is already undergoing major change.Longtime head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons Tuesday, and there is no guarantee quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns as he ponders retirement. FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd said the Steelers should shake things up and trade star edge rusher T.J. Watt to help find their quarterback of the future."A couple of year...
Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports
Armed Kurdish separatist groups tried to cross into Iran from Iraq in recent days, stoking fears that the country’s spiraling unrest has attracted dangerous foreign militants who could destabilize the wider region, according to reports.Iranian officials said the attempted breach came amid a sweeping crackdown on nationwide protests against the country’s regime, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leading the response, Reuters reported.The Tasnim News Agency also reported armed m...
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Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation and are due to splash down off California tonight
Nasa says the return is not an emergency, saying the person’s condition is stable.
Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe
Several federal prosecutors in Minnesota were formally fired Wednesday after they gave notice that they had resigned afof internal disagreements over the Justice Department’s handling of a shooting investigation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.The DOJ, at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, terminated the employment of five prosecutors in the U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota, including Joseph Thompson, the No. 2 official there, a...
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Judge skeptical on ICE agents wearing masks in case that could have national implications
Department of Justice lawyers argued at a hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday that the state's first-of-its-kind ban on police face coverings could unleash chaos across the country if allowed to take effect.
Americans warned by US Embassy in Israel to prepare for ‘crises’ amid Iran tensions
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert Wednesday reminding personnel and Americans in Israel of the embassy's standard advice. The alert follows weeks of mass street protests in Iran against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime, heightening global tensions."Given ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem continues to reiterate standard advice to its personnel and all U.S. citizens in Israel to exercise good personal security and preparedness practices," the alert says.'L...
Education Dept launches 18 Title IX probes after SCOTUS hears arguments in efforts to protect women's sports
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on Wednesday that it launched 18 Title IX investigations into several school districts across the country a day after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the fight to protect women’s and girls’ sports.School districts with high-profile transgender athlete controversies were among those under investigation. The targeted districts were in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Pennsyl...
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L.A. unions push new tax on companies with 'overpaid' CEOs
The proposal is sponsored by the "Fair Games Coalition," a collection of labor groups that includes the Los Angeles teachers union.
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Woman Killed by ICE Agent Seemed at Fault, N.Y. Republican Says
Bruce Blakeman, the likely Republican candidate for governor, said the killing of Renee Good was just one point of disagreement between him and Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat.
Dem lawmaker sends warning to Kristi Noem that 'God will judge you' in fiery confrontation over ICE operations
Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., warned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that "God will judge" her and Democrats will remove her from office during a Capitol Hill press conference on Wednesday. "I represent communities in New Jersey that live in constant fear," McIver said. "Families too terrified to step outside, send their kids to school, go to the grocery store, or take a trip to the doctor because of the harassment of ICE and Homeland Security. This isn’t about public safet...
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament’s powerful lower house as early as this month, setting up a snap election aimed at securing voter backing for her agenda while her approval ratings remain high, a senior party official said.The Associated Press reported that the move would allow Takaichi to seek fresh support for her economic and security priorities at a time when her scandal-tainted party and a new coalition partner hold only a slim majority in Japan’s legislat...
Renee Nicole Good's family hires George Floyd legal team for civil investigation after fatal ICE shooting
The family of Renee Nicole Good, the woman who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last week in Minneapolis, is now represented by the firm who represented the family of George Floyd in a new civil investigation announced Wednesday.Romanucci & Blandin, a Chicago-based law firm, confirmed they are representing the family in a news release.Antonio M. Romanucci, the firm’s founding partner, is representing Good’s partner, Becca Good, her parents, Tim and Donna...
Two Thinking Machines Lab Cofounders Are Leaving to Rejoin OpenAI
The news is a blow for Thinking Machines Lab. Two narratives are already emerging about what happened.
B.C. RCMP officer could spend 6 months in jail for obstructing justice in Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en man's death
Crown prosecutors are seeking a six-month jail sentence for Prince George RCMP officer Arthur Dalman, who was found guilty of obstruction of justice in 2024 following the 2017 death of Dale Culver, an Indigenous man who died in police custody.
Video shows police officer ambushed in patrol car in explosion of gunfire; suspect found dead after shootout
A Greenville, South Carolina, police officer was ambushed in his patrol car after a suspect pulled up beside him and opened fire in an attack captured on surveillance video and ending with the gunman dead.Video released by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) shows a vehicle pulling into a parking lot and stopping directly alongside the driver’s side of a marked patrol car. Seconds later, gunfire flashes in the darkness as the suspect opens fire before driving away, leaving the off...
George Kittle’s wife says 49ers star will return stronger after devastating NFL playoff injury
George Kittle will not be in uniform when the San Francisco 49ers face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC divisional round.The seven-time Pro Bowl tight end was carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday’s NFC wild-card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kittle was later diagnosed with an Achilles injury.Despite Kittle’s injury, the 49ers held off a late rally to upset the defending champion Eagles. His wife, Claire, later shared a message of heartbreak but also optimism about his r...
DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest
Following outrage from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the arrest of a city council employee, the Department of Homeland Security shared that the individual arrested is an illegal immigrant with a previous arrest for assault.According to DHS, the employee, Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, 53, is a "criminal illegal alien" from Venezuela. The agency said that despite Rubio Bohorquez being employed by the city council of America’s largest city, he has no work authorization and was illegally emplo...
Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners
Interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez announced Wednesday that her government will continue to release prisoners detained under the rule of former President Nicolás Maduro in an initiative she touted as a "new political moment," according to The Associated Press.Her comments came just days after the interim government freed at least four U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela, marking the first known release of American prisoners since Maduro was ousted in a U.S. military operation earlier th...
People filming ICE raids are being used as ‘tools’ by Trump administration, MS Now reporter claims
MS Now senior correspondent Jacob Soboroff suggested that footage of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents apprehending people could be used as "tools" for the Trump administration.On the "Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know" podcast Wednesday, host Hasan Minhaj asked Soboroff whether he believed that progressive protesters recording masked ICE agents are "doing the bidding of what the MAGA base actually wants" by showing people being detained as they hoped."Yeah, it's a really good question, a...
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Newsom rejects Louisiana effort to extradite abortion doctor
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday rejected a request to extradite a California physician accused of providing abortion medication to a Louisiana patient, marking the latest clash between states with sharply different abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Iran shuts down airspace; foreign officials warn against travel to Israel
Iran issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) alert late Wednesday, closing airspace to all flights except international flights with prior permission from the country.The NOTAM will be in effect for just over two hours.Flight tracking data showed multiple planes were either denied entry to Iran or rerouted around the country, according to the Flight Radar 24 website.IRANIANS ABLE TO MAKE SOME INTERNATIONAL CALLS AS INTERNET REMAINS BLOCKED AMID PROTESTSMinutes later, the U.K. Foreign Office (FCDO) iss...
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Prosecutors Say Officer Who Hurled Cooler Was Not Trying to Save Lives
Lawyers for Sgt. Erik Duran said he had to make a “life-or-death” decision when he struck Eric Duprey as he rode a motorbike recklessly down a sidewalk. Mr. Duprey died almost immediately.
The ‘Solar Opposites’ Team Has a New Sci-Fi Animated Series Coming
Prime Video's 'Odd Jobs' is set in the dystopian future and comes from Dominic Dierkes and Mike McMahan ('Star Trek: Lower Decks,' 'Rick and Morty').
University researcher accused of calling for assassination of conservative voices in social media post
The University of Washington is investigating comments made by a researcher who posted on social media calling for the assassination of conservative voices.Mara Maughan, who uses she/they pronouns according to her bio on the UW Fuller Labs website, is labeled as an RSE1 under the Department of Microbiology’s "research and lab staff." "May there be tyler robinsons for you all," Maughan posted on Facebook in a comment directed at Educational Freedom Institute Executive Director Corey DeAngelis. Ty...
ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens
A dual tragedy in Charlotte, North Carolina, is fueling fresh outrage against "sanctuary" policies after an illegal alien was charged in the cold-blooded murders of two teenagers, crimes federal officials say never should have happened.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer against Aristides Eli Orellana-Ramirez, an El Salvadoran national, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced. Orellana-Ramirez was charged with killing 16-year-old Bravlio Galeano Ayala and...
Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela
Senate Republicans successfully spiked a bipartisan attempt to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers authority after a pair of key GOP lawmakers reversed their positions. Republicans turned to a rarely used Senate procedure previously used by Senate Democrats in a similar situation to nullify the Venezuela war powers resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. The successful effort came after five Senate Republicans joined all Senate Democrats to advance the resolution last week. Their move drew he...
Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle's home burglarized weeks after plane crash, $30,000 taken: officials
The North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was burglarized weeks after he and six others died in a plane crash last month, officials said Wednesday.An incident report from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said the alleged burglary and forcible entry into Biffle’s home in Mooresville was reported on Jan. 8. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said investigators believe someone entered a safe in the home.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPolice said $30,000 in ...
Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout
The Iranian regime has allegedly broadcast at least 97 "coercive confessions" from detained protesters on state television in just over two weeks, human rights groups say, as residents endure the longest internet blackout on record.The videos reportedly feature handcuffed detainees with blurred faces showing remorse for their actions since the protests began Dec. 28, according to a rights group tracking the videos.It said ominous music can be heard, and edited footage shows attacks on security f...
Top Iranian official downplays death toll, blames 'Israeli plot' as US considers strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected claims of mass casualties amid a recent surge in protests within the Islamic country and blamed any killings that have taken place on an "Israeli plot" intended to create a large number of casualties. The claim came during a wide-ranging interview on Fox News' "Special Report with Brett Baier" Wednesday evening, during which Araghchi was told estimates have indicated the death toll in his country could be anywhere between 2,500 to more than 12,000...
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A visit to an L.A. McDonald's turns into a bloody confrontation. Widower sues fast food chain
A widower has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against McDonald's after he says his wife was attacked and employees did nothing to help.
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A visit to an L.A. McDonald's turns into a bloody confrontation. Widower sues fast-food chain
A widower has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against McDonald's after he says his wife was attacked and employees did nothing to help.
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Execution of Iranian protester Erfan Soltani has been postponed, rights group says
Norway-based group cited Soltani's relatives, but warned his life was still in danger.
Tommy Lee Jones filed conservatorship petition for daughter Victoria 2 years before suspected overdose
Tommy Lee Jones made moves to put his daughter under a conservatorship years before she was found dead from a suspected overdose.Tommy Lee filed a petition to have Victoria Jones placed under a temporary conservatorship Aug. 7, 2023. A temporary conservator was appointed Aug. 21, 2023, according to court records viewed by Fox News Digital.The "Lincoln" star filed to terminate the conservatorship Dec. 13, 2023.TOMMY LEE JONES' DAUGHTER FACED MULTIPLE CRIMINAL CHARGES, INCLUDING PUBLIC INTOXICATIO...
America's favorite hot sauces ranked Instacart reveals the top picks
Everyone has their own favorite hot sauce — but only one has ascended to the top, according to a recent report.InstaCart, one of America's most popular grocery delivery services, released its ranking of America's favorite hot sauces.The recent ranking was based on how many hot sauces were sold on Instacart between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30 of last year.RED MEAT CAN HELP YOUR MOOD IF PART OF A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET, STUDY SUGGESTSIn the report, Instacart said 2025 hot sauce trends were "full of bold c...
X says Grok will no longer edit images of real people into bikinis
X says it is changing its policies around Grok’s image-editing abilities following a multi-week outcry over the chatbot repeatedly being accused of generating sexualized images of children and nonconsensual nudity. In an update shared from the @Safety account on X, the company said it has “implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the editing of images of real people in revealing clothing such as bikinis.”The new safeguards, according to X, will apply to all us...
Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?'
Republican senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Ashley Moody of Florida weighed in Wednesday after a tense exchange during a Senate hearing on chemical abortion drugs went viral online.The moment unfolded during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) hearing titled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs," held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.After the hearing, Hawley reacted in a post on X alongside the video, writing, "SPOILER ALERT: Me...
Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond on child sex-abuse charges
Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield was ordered held without bond at his first court appearance Wednesday, a day after he turned himself in to authorities to face charges of child sex abuse.
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Lawyers for Renee Good’s family plan civil investigation into Minnesota Ice agent shooting
NY Times: Some 3000 federal agents were said to be working in Minnesota or on their way.
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Trump hails ‘great conversation’ with Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodriguez
Trump says he and Delcy Rodriguez discussed oil, trade and security in detail.
Angry mob caught on camera hurling profanity, demands federal agents leave Minnesota Mexican restaurant
Federal law enforcement agents were forced to leave a Mexican restaurant in St. Paul, Minnesota, Sunday, after diners began shouting expletives at them, demanding they leave the business.Footage showed the federal agents walking through Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina, as angry agitators screamed insults at them, followed them and recorded the ordeal on their phones."What the f--- is wrong with y'all," one man shouted."No wonder you've got to f------ wear a mask, you f------ pieces of s----," ano...
Washington Post columnist admits ‘woke’ politics hurt Democrats
A Washington Post opinion columnist is acknowledging that the Democratic Party pushed "woke" politics too far and paid the price at the ballot box. The piece argued that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may represent the kind of shift away from culture war politics Democrats need to win back voters.Columnist Shadi Hamid argued that from 2014 through about 2023, peaking in 2020, Democrats embraced "woke" ideas that prioritized divisive cultural issues, including transgender rights and calls to ...
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California, L.A. brace for Trump's new threats to cut funds over immigration stance
President Trump repeated threats to strip federal funding over sanctuary city immigration policies, effective Feb. 1.
Police chief touts gun link in Ohio dentist murders; records show three 9 mm casings found in killings
FIRST ON FOX: Columbus police say a gun has been linked to the fatal shootings of an Ohio dentist and his wife, but the police chief declined to say how the weapon was identified or whether it was recovered.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Police Chief Elaine Bryant said investigators have "preliminarily" linked a gun found at suspect Michael McKee's home to the Dec. 30 killings of Spencer and Monique Tepe at their home on North Fourth Street."At this time, again, unfortunately, I’m unable...
Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet
The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.
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Trump claims Iran protest killings halted as US scales back Qatar base
Rights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and over 10,000 detained.
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Ice agents drag disabled woman from car in Minneapolis clash
Video shows agents smashing her window, cutting her seatbelt and arresting her.
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ICE agents drag disabled woman from car in Minneapolis clash
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Netflix will air new video podcasts from Pete Davidson and Michael Irvin this month
Netflix is continuing to double down on podcasts, with the streaming service's announcement that it has hired talent to host two original shows for its platform. The first show stars NFL Hall of Famer-turned-analyst Michael Irvin and the second is a talk show for former Saturday Night Live cast member Pete Davidson.The White House with Michael Irvin premieres January 19. The abode in the title refers to a building near the Dallas Cowboys facilities rather than the seat of US presidential power, ...
YouTuber to testify before Congress on Minnesota's massive $9B fraud network investigation
FIRST ON FOX: The House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance is holding a hearing centered around various Minnesota fraud scandals and will feature testimony from Nick Shirley, a YouTuber and freelance journalist who helped uncover an organized fraud network in the state.The hearing, "When Public Frauds are Abused: Addressing Fraud and the Theft of Taxpayer Dollars," will be held Jan. 21, and will focus on several cases of fraud that took place in the Lan...
‘All You Need Is Kill’ Director Felt Destined to Tackle the ‘Perfect’ Sci‑Fi Epic’s Anime Adaptation
Studio 4°C's adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka's adored novel, which inspired the Tom Cruise movie 'Edge of Tomorrow,' hits theaters January 16.
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore forgoes NFL Draft as likely top selection to stay in school
Dante Moore is not going anywhere.The Oregon quarterback announced Wednesday that, despite being in line to be taken No. 2 overall by the New York Jets later this year, he will stay in school for one more year.Moore said he will stay put in Oregon despite star quarterback Dylan Raiola transferring there.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I'll be coming back to Oregon one more year," Moore told ESPN.Moore shot up the quarterback prospect list in his first full season with Oregon....
This 2SLGBTQ+ crisis line has been gutted under Trump. Then one call changed everything
Author MacKenzie Scott a billionaire philanthropist whose fortune largely comes from her ex-husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has given the Trevor Project $45 million US ($62.2 million Cdn).
DHS at center of progressive revolt as House advances $80B spending package
The House of Representatives passed a roughly $80 billion spending package on Wednesday evening, taking a significant step toward averting a government shutdown at the end of this month.The package combines two of Congress’ 12 annual appropriations bills in what’s called a "minibus." It covers funding for the State Department and related national security, as well as federal financial services and general government operations.The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in a 341 to 79 v...
Iran poses a far more dangerous military test for the US than Venezuela, experts warn
Fresh off a successful operation in Venezuela, the U.S. is weighing its options as Iran’s leadership launches a violent crackdown on anti-government protesters — raising questions about whether similar military pressure could be applied to Tehran, Iran. In Caracas, Venezuela, U.S. special operators moved quickly to capture Nicolás Maduro. In Tehran, Iran, any comparable effort would unfold against a state with greater military depth and the ability to strike back well beyond its borders."Thinkin...
Trump 'border czar' says death threats targeting his family have surged
Trump administration "border czar" Tom Homan told Fox News that death threats against him have surged and include threats toward his family as anti-ICE rhetoric intensifies."Death threats against me alone have tripled," Homan said Wednesday on "The Faulkner Focus.""They don’t want to kill me. They want to kill my family. You know, tear my soul out so I suffer the rest of my life," he added.DOJ SURGING FEDERAL PROSECUTORS TO MINNEAPOLIS FOR FRAUD, IMMIGRATION CASES AFTER RESIGNATIONS: SOURCESHoma...
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Killer who said he was too injured to stand trial caught playing rugby
Steven Naylor hit 193km/h before smashing into 23-year-old rider Owen Baugh.
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Trump says Greenland will ‘work out’ after Denmark fails to bridge gap
Denmark has ordered more aircraft, vessels and soldiers into Greenland.
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Jerome Powell punches back
The administration’s latest attack on America’s central bank has not gone well
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Musk’s xAI faces probe over Grok sexual images
California Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.
Dem Congressman Wants to Make ICE Agents Wear QR Codes
There's this analog device called a badge that has worked wonders for generations, maybe consider that too?
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Supreme Court faces test over protecting fairness in women’s sports
TURNING POINT – Tuesday marked the Supreme Court’s first foray into the debate over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports, an issue that has fueled state bans and figured prominently in the Trump administration’s agenda. The Education Department said it will enforce Title IX based on biological sex. Continue reading … SILENT TREATMENT – ACLU attorney Joshua Block declined to answer questions about harassment allegations involving his client, a transgender athlete, after West Virg...
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Donald Trump’s crusade against usury reaches Wall Street
His fight against high interest rates could get messy
28 advocacy groups call on Apple and Google to ban Grok, X over nonconsensual deepfakes
Elon Musk isn't the only party at fault for Grok's nonconsensual intimate deepfakes of real people, including children. What about Apple and Google? The two (frequently virtue-signaling) companies have inexplicably allowed Grok and X to remain in their app stores even as Musk's chatbot reportedly continues to produce the material. On Wednesday, a coalition of women's and progressive advocacy groups called on Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai to uphold their own rules and remove the apps.The open letter...
DoorDash and Uber Eats Cost Delivery Workers Millions of Dollars in Tips, NYC Says
A new report from the city claims app design changes made tipping harder.
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Astronauts set to leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
Nasa says the return is not an emergency, saying the person’s condition is stable.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman pours cold water on NFL again: 'Everything I need can be achieved right here'
Marcus Freeman has been a hot name around the NFL market, despite not taking an interview with anybody.Nine head coaching gigs are open, with the most recent being the Pittsburgh Steelers' after Mike Tomlin stepped down Tuesday.With Freeman's success in South Bend, it's understandable why he'd be a topic of conversation in NFL circles.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But it does not seem like he wants to be.When asked about the job opportunities in the NFL, Freeman reiterated h...
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Former Huntington Beach city attorney, a Newsom critic, to run for state attorney general
Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach city attorney who spent his tenure as a staunch antagonist to California's liberal politics, is running for state attorney general as part of a slate with Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton.
Warner Bros. Heads Say ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Was Good, You Guys Are Just Mean
We're two years divorced from Todd Phillips' 'Joker' sequel, and the studio is still claiming the disappointing DC film was merely misunderstood.
RFK Jr.’s FDA Pulls Warning About Fake Autism Treatments
The webpage previously noted that there is no cure for autism.
Telecom complaints have shot up 17%, with billing issues the main gripe, says watchdog
Customer complaints about their phone, internet and television services rose 17 per cent in the 2024-25 reporting year, a report by the Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services said Wednesday.
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Federal court upholds California's new congressional districts in a victory for Democrats
Federal court rules on challenge to new California congressional districts
Former Disney star Matt Prokop seen in mugshot after Texas arrest on child pornography charges
Former Disney actor Matt Prokop’s mugshot has been released after his recent arrest in Texas on child pornography and assault-related charges, Fox News Digital confirmed.In the newly released booking photo from the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office, Prokop stared ahead with wide eyes and a stunned expression as an officer held a booking placard in front of him.Prokop showed some teeth in the photo, and his brown hair was parted to one side, partially covering his forehead.FORMER DISNEY ACTOR MATT...
Republicans, Democrats say no to US military strike against Iran as Trump mulls action: poll
Democrats and Republicans are united in opposing U.S. military strikes against Iran to retaliate for the killing of protesters amid a wave of massive demonstrations against the Iranian government in recent weeks, according to a new national poll.Seventy percent of voters questioned in a new Quinnipiac University survey said they think the U.S. should not get involved militarily in Iran, with 18% saying the U.S. should take military action.The vast majority of Independents (80%-11%) and Democrats...
Minneapolis mayor defends sanctuary stance after illegal immigrant allegedly kills woman while drunk driving
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday doubled down on his position of not cooperating with federal immigration authorities when asked about the case of an illegal alien who killed a local woman while allegedly driving drunk. Frey, who has repeatedly called for the Trump administration to claw back the deployment of U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the city, defended his stance during a Wednesday appearance on "Fox & Friends.""We are willing to work with people when it's a...
Forcing an early wake-up time could harm your health, sleep doctors warn
With a new year underway, it might seem like a good idea to embrace a stricter morning routine of waking up early and getting a jump-start on the day — but a 6 a.m. alarm isn’t for everyone, experts say."Morning birds" fall asleep and reach deep sleep earlier, often waking up more alert, while "night owls" naturally sleep later and rely more on late-night and early-morning REM. Waking too early can leave night owls groggy and less mentally restored. "We need to move beyond the ‘early bird gets t...
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New Zealand Herald News
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Belarus national jailed after trying to sneak $6.3m of contraband into UK
Silivaniuk tried to bring in over six million cigarettes worth about $6.3m.
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New Zealand Herald News
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Syrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of Aleppo
Reinforcements are moving from Latakia and Damascus as clashes rumble on.
Ryan Hurst cast as Kratos for live-action God of War show
Amazon's upcoming God of War live-action TV adaptation has cast Ryan Hurst as its Kratos. Sony announced the casting today on X with a brief post and an image of both Hurst and Kratos in full scowl mode. Hurst is already sporting a very Kratos-style beard, so he's already got the right vibe going for him. He has past credits on familiar shows such as Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead. The upcoming Amazon series also isn't his first rodeo acting in this universe; Hurst voiced Thor in the video...
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Sales of Existing Homes in 2025 Drop to Lowest since 1995, Sellers Massively Yank Listings off the Market, Waiting for Spring
Single-family home sales edged up in 2025, condo sales dropped further.
Oprah accepted being subject of jokes about her weight due to self-blame, says 'I felt they were right'
Oprah Winfrey told the co-hosts of "The View" on Wednesday that she accepted being the subject of comedians' jokes about her weight over the years because she believed she deserved it.Winfrey joined the co-hosts alongside Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff. Jastreboff and Winfrey co-wrote a book called "Enough," which is about Winfrey's weight loss journey."The reason why I’ve done this book with Dr. Ania is because what I felt all those years — the shame and the blame I gave to myself — I felt it because i...
Oprah accepted being subject of jokes about her weight due to self-blame, says, 'I felt they were right'
Oprah Winfrey told the co-hosts of "The View" on Wednesday that she accepted being the subject of comedians' jokes about her weight over the years because she believed she deserved it.Winfrey joined the co-hosts alongside Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff. Jastreboff and Winfrey co-wrote a book called "Enough," which is about Winfrey's weight-loss journey."The reason why I’ve done this book with Dr. Ania is because what I felt all those years — the shame and the blame I gave to myself — I felt it because i...
Violent repeat offender accused of killing teacher as 911 call revealed her final moments: report
The final moments of a beloved North Carolina teacher were captured on a frantic 911 call as a repeat offender allegedly broke into her home and killed her — a case that has become a flashpoint in the debate over violent crime, mental health and public safety.According to WRAL, Zoe Welsh called 911 early on the morning of Jan. 3 to report that a man had broken into her Raleigh home."A man just broke in through the window," Welsh told a dispatcher, identifying the intruder as "a homeless man" she...
California Launches Investigation Into Grok’s Nonconsensual Sexual Images
The AG said that "the avalanche of reports detailing the non-consensual, sexually explicit material that xAI has produced" is shocking.
New Dem bill would force schools to label Jan 6 Capitol breach as ‘unprecedented, violent attack’
A new bill introduced in Virginia would prohibit public schools in the state from describing the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as a "peaceful protest." Democrat Virginia Delegate Dan Helmer of Fairfax pre-filed House Bill No. 333 ahead of the start of this year's legislative session that began Wednesday. The bill, if passed, would require any public school district that wants to teach about Jan. 6 to describe the event "as an unprecedented, violent attack on United ...
Wyoming Just Greenlit America’s Largest Data Center Project, and Locals Are Bracing for Impact
The commissioners of Laramie County, Wyoming, unanimously voted to build a data center campus that will be designed to scale to 10 gigawatts.
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Is passive investment inflating a stockmarket bubble?
A widely circulated working paper suggests so