Expert reveals what it would take for Trump to deploy troops to Venezuela: ‘Possibility of escalation’

As tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalate, a national security and foreign policy expert revealed what it would take for the Trump administration to deploy American boots on the ground.Victoria Coates, former Trump national security advisor and vice president of the Heritage Foundation’s Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, told Fox News Digital during an interview that while deploying troops inside Venezuela is unlikely at this t...

Scientists and Senators are Excited About the Sugars Found in the OSIRIS-REx Samples

It’s been over two years since the samples from Bennu gathered by OSIRIS-REx were returned to Earth. But there’s still plenty of novel science coming out of that 121.6 g of material. Three new papers were released recently that describe different aspects of that sample. One in particular, from Yoshihiro Furukawa of Tohoku University in Japan and their co-authors, has already attracted plenty of attention, including from US Senator (and former astronaut) Mark Kelly. It shows that all of the build...

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro gives insight into personal life of suspected DC pipe bomber and more top headlines

1. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro reveals insight into personal life of suspected DC pipe bomber2. Cruise death mystery shifts as legal expert cites rare family dynamic ahead of hearing3. Mamdani says NYPD commissioner apologized after her brother called him 'enemy' of the Jewish peopleTIME TO GO – Harvard Law professor who fired gun outside synagogue leaves US after ICE arrest. Continue reading …ON TRIAL – Teacher allegedly groomed teen for years before backseat Jeep encounters. Continue reading …DE...

Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight

Congress wants to seize the reins and take greater control of U.S. military action in the Caribbean, as the Trump administration’s strikes in the region’s waters come under intense scrutiny. While some lawmakers have been questioning the legality of strikes that the administration says aim to cut down on the flow of drugs into the U.S., the attacks have attracted heightened scrutiny amid revelations that U.S. forces conducted a second strike killing alleged drug smugglers Sept. 2 – after a first...

Ilhan Omar says there are few undocumented Somali migrants in the country

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said Thursday that there weren't many "undocumented" Somali migrants in the U.S. as immigration agents reportedly plan to target Minneapolis in an upcoming operation.Omar spoke on the "Native Land Pod" podcast about the recent backlash against Somali migrants in her state amid reports of several fraud schemes tied to the community. Around the same time, a New York Times report claimed the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is planning on launching an "inte...

Alzheimer's risk could rise with common condition affecting millions, study finds

The first study to evaluate the link between Alzheimer’s disease and body weight found a significant association.Researchers at Washington University Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, discovered that Alzheimer’s blood biomarkers increased 95% faster in people with obesity than in non-obese individuals.The study, which was presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) in Chicago, investigated five years of data from 407 participants from the Alzheimer’...

How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna? (2025)

Optimize your sauna session by listening to the experts and, more importantly, your body.

Carnival cruise ship death: Family dynamics may explain investigators’ silence, legal expert says

As the federal investigation into 18-year-old Anna Kepner's death nears one month with no updates, a defense attorney says there may be a reason for the silence: investigators are navigating a rare situation in which the victim’s relatives and the potential perpetrator’s relatives live under the same roof.Criminal defense attorney and Fox News Contributor Donna Rotunno said the lack of information may be a sign of extreme caution."It is odd we haven’t heard anything," Rotunno told Fox News Digit...

University of Utah spends $400K a year on ‘Dignity Index’ scoring political speech

The University of Utah has launched a program called "The Dignity Index" that rates how statements sound during political or social disagreement on an eight-point scale. Formally announced in October, according to The Daily Utah Chronicle, the Index is expected to cost $400,000 every year for equipment as well as personnel for the program. According to the University of Utah, the Index is an "eight-point scale that measures how people talk to each other when they disagree—ranging from ONE, which...

Dem state election board under fire after ICE-arrested superintendent surfaces on voter rolls

EXCLUSIVE: Maryland's voter rolls are coming under House Republican scrutiny after it was discovered that an illegal immigrant serving as a superintendent of a massive school system in Iowa was fraudulently registered to vote in Maryland, Fox News Digital learned. House Committee on House Administration chair Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., and Vice Chair Laurel Lee, R-Fla., sent a letter to Maryland State Board of Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis on Thursday demanding answers regarding Ian Andre R...

Fox News Digital's News Quiz: December 5, 2025

Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, where President Donald Trump announced a pardon for Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, and a British man was arrested for what he posted online.Looking for more of a challenge?Trump conducted the traditional turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene planned her post-retirement life in last week's News Quiz.Test your knowledge of TV sitcom stars and exceptional explorers in this week's A...

Government lifts Wi-Fi ban in secretive 'quiet zone' amid observatory tourism

A highly restrictive area in Green Bank, West Virginia, has introduced Wi-Fi for the first time ever — with visitors continuing to check out the secretive community.Dubbed the Quiet Zone, the area is home to the U.S. National Science Foundation Green Bank Observatory (NSF GBO).The observatory houses the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope. There is a 13,000 square mile radius around the GBO that limits cell towers and antenna heights — and requires coordination for transmissions, eve...

Prince Harry’s 'reckless' Trump swipe exposes ‘terrible judgment’ and widens royal rift: experts

Prince Harry’s latest publicity blitz risks shattering any remaining chance of a royal reconciliation with his ailing father.The claim was made by several royal experts who spoke to Fox News Digital after the Duke of Sussex joked that President Donald Trump is America’s "king" during a cameo appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The remarks came nearly three months after Trump visited the U.K. for a state visit where he met with the monarch, who is still undergoing cancer treatment...

Netflix Is One Step Closer to Buying Warner Bros.

The streaming giant has emerged at the top of the pile after the bidding war for Warner Bros., in a deal that could change the balance of power in Hollywood forever.

Our Favorite Science Books to Gift This Year

The smartest gifts are often the smartest books.

'A bit like poker,' California's wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion

Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?

Robert Docter, L.A. schools leader who opposed spanking, fought for integration, dies at 97

Robert L. Docter, former L.A. school board president, supported integration through busing in the 1970s, which cost him reelection in the San Fernando Valley.

Salvaged chimneys from the Palisades fire are a tangible memorial to L.A.'s unspeakable loss

To help the public process the January wildfires, artist Evan Hall created a memorial made of salvaged chimneys from destroyed homes.

Arellano: Trump has this Latino mother and daughter divided. But the silent treatment won't do

Split on Trump, this family provides a glimpse of how Latino politics have evolved over the decades as well as the power of patience with those you love.

To protect underage farmworkers, California expands oversight of field conditions

State agencies say they will join forces to crack down on child labor violations after an investigation reveals breakdowns in enforcement.

Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database

An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”

Nancy Mace targets fraud with bill to require photo on SNAP EBT cards

In a bid to cut down on fraud, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has introduced a bill to require inclusion of a photo on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT cards."Taxpayers have had enough of watching their hard-earned dollars abused by people with no legal right to these benefits," Mace said, according to a press release."This isn't complicated, if you're eligible for SNAP, your photo goes on the card and you're the only one who uses it. Not fraudsters, not crimina...

Long Ago, Mars Had Massive Watersheds Now Finally Mapped

What can mapped drainage systems on Mars teach scientists about the Red Planet’s watery past? This is what a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hopes to address as a team of scientists from the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) conducted a first-time mapping study involving Martian river basins. This study has the potential to not only gain insight into ancient Mars and how much water existed there long ago but also develop new methods for mappi...

A LaGuardia Terminal That Recalls the Glory Days of Air Travel

Aviation buffs want to be sure that Marine Air Terminal, an Art Deco landmark, will be protected.

Valve's FEX-Emu Support Shows a Better Way to Fund Open Source

Valve has been quietly funding an Arm emulation project for seven years now. Pierre-Loup Griffais, who helped build SteamOS and the Steam Deck, told The Verge (paywalled) about it recently.While most of us already knew of their work on Proton, the popular compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux, their behind-the-scenes support for FEX-Emu, an x86-to-ARM64 emulator, has come as a surprise.Valve's Approach to Open SourceThe company began recruiting developers for Arm compatibil...

After ‘Working Girl,’ Can Christopher Ashley Bring His Sunshine to New York?

Before returning to New York to lead Roundabout, Christopher Ashley is concluding his 18-year tenure at La Jolla Playhouse with the new musical “Working Girl.”

REP BRIAN MAST: Congress has the perfect way to honor our nation’s fallen heroes

I remember every military funeral I have been to vividly: each crack of the gun salute, the slow, solemn hum of taps, the crisp folding of the flag and being handed to a family member with the words, "on behalf of a grateful nation." I know there is nothing we, as a nation, can do to repay the debt, but I know there is something we can do to truly show how grateful we are as a nation.  That’s why I have put forth legislation, the Final Honors Act, allowing any U.S. service member killed in actio...

Republican populism craters as Trump stumbles, Democrats surge

As a Democrat who’s been on winning and losing presidential campaigns against Donald Trump, it’s clear to me that the Republican Party’s top competitive edge in recent elections was its anti-establishment populist message. I say "message" because actions always matter more than words — especially when the actions contradict the words. That’s happening now. Trump and Vance are breaking their promises to stand up for everyday Americans against corrupt elites.The prices Trump and Vance ran on vowin...

Why Scientists Are Studying Mayonnaise in Space

Scientists have launched COLIS, a special laboratory aboard the International Space Station designed to study how everyday materials like sunscreens, mayonnaise, and medications behave in near zero gravity. Researchers discovered that gravity influences the long term stability of soft matter far more dramatically than previously understood, affecting how these materials age and restructure at the molecular level. This research could fundamentally improve how we design everything from controlled ...

When Ancient Scribes Accidentally Became Scientists

On a summer day in 709 BCE, scribes at the Lu Duchy Court in ancient China looked up to witness something extraordinary. The Sun vanished completely from the sky, and in its place hung a ghostly halo. They recorded the event carefully, noting that during totality the eclipsed Sun appeared "completely yellow above and below." Nearly three millennia later, that ancient observation has helped modern scientists measure how fast Earth was spinning and understand what our Sun was doing at a time when ...

Trump taps new architect to reshape White House as $300M ballroom build accelerates

President Donald Trump on Thursday hired a new architect to lead the next phase of the White House ballroom project.Trump tapped Shalom Baranes Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based architectural firm to oversee the ballroom design effort."As we begin to transition into the next stage of development on the White House Ballroom, the Administration is excited to share that the highly talented Shalom Baranes has joined the team of experts to carry out President Trump’s vision on building what will b...

The Vatican held this Inuvialuit kayak for 100 years. Now it’s coming home

Investors fear an AI bubble. What about computer scientists?

TikTok says new 'wellness' features can help build healthy habits. Should we be using apps for that?

TikTok has introduced new features to build healthy habits for teens, including breathing exercises, soothing sounds and an affirmation journal. But while TikTok is pitching its new wellness features as a win for teens' mental health, critics fear it's a further push toward tech apps monopolizing our downtime to collect ever more data.

Police find 'I hate my child' search made on couple's device 2 days before boy, 12, died

The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard texts in which the women questioned whether a boy in their care might be dying a month before his death in December 2022.

Merrily We Roll Along was Sondheim's biggest failure. Now it's a feature film triumph

Stephen Sondheim's 1981 musical Merrily We Roll Along was an abysmal failure that closed almost as soon as it opened. Now a Tony-winning revival has it headed to potential box-office success.

Milan's hockey rink still isn't ready. Will NHL players skip another Winter Olympics?

Will the National Hockey League pull its players from the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy? It's an open question since the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, on the outskirts of Milan, is still under construction.

Tom Homan fumes at protester who called him racist during clash at TPUSA event: 'Grow a backbone'

White House border czar Tom Homan on Thursday erupted at a heckler who called him a "racist" during his speech at an event hosted by Turning Point USA on the campus of the University of Texas at El Paso.Homan was speaking about immigration enforcement operations when an event attendee shouted "racist" and "traitor" at him."Call me what you want, I don't care," Homan responded."Why don't you grow a backbone, put a Kevlar vest and a gun on your hip and go secure this border?" he added.JUDGE BLOCKS...

Netflix is reportedly in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO

Netflix is in exclusive talks to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's film and TV studios and HBO Max streaming service, according to sources from Bloomberg. That suggests Netflix submitted a superior offer to rivals including Paramount Skydance Corp (owned by billionaire Larry Ellison) and Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal. The deal could be consummated within days and, if approved, would change the landscape of Hollywood and the streaming market.  Warner Bros. Discovery's cable channels including C...

Rich New Yorkers Are Again Threatening to Leave. Here’s Why They Don’t.

Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.

This Open Source Android App Fights Brainrot With Basic Math Problems

Short-form content has ruined attention spans for many people, including myself. Those little dopamine hits feel good in the moment. But over time, they make you impulsive, easily irritated, and exhausted.Let it control you long enough, and it becomes like any other addiction. Your brain gets used to constant stimulation. Normal activities feel boring. You need more just to feel okay.Your ability to focus on anything substantial crumbles. Work becomes harder. Relationships suffer, and if you are...

Womanizer Coupons: Save 15% in December

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Jon Slavet, tech entrepreneur and Republican, announces run for governor

Republican Jon Slavet, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, announced Thursday that he was joining the crowded field of candidates running for governor next year to replace termed-out Gov.

Groupon Promo Codes: 50% Off in December 2025

Unlock up to 50% off, 40% off packages, and 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.

Mamdani breaks with Adams, vows NYC will stop clearing homeless encampments in January

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he would stop clearing homeless encampments when he takes office in January, ending a longstanding practice by Mayor Eric Adams' administration.While answering questions at "Hot Chocolate, Frozen Rent" in Manhattan, Mamdani confirmed he would halt sweeps of homeless encampment sites across the city, marking one of his clearest breaks yet from an Adams policy launched in 2022."If you are not connecting homeless New Yorkers to the housing that...

Cowboys’ playoff hopes in jeopardy after loss to Lions and costly late-game mistakes

The Detroit Lions defeated the Dallas Cowboys 44-30 on Thursday Night Football, cementing themselves as the top challenger for the final seed in the NFC playoffs.Dallas entered the game riding a three-game winning streak to climb back into the playoff hunt. But the loss drops the Cowboys to 6-6 and into the 10th seed, two and a half games behind the San Francisco 49ers for the final NFC playoff spot.Detroit improved to 8-5, putting the Lions firmly back into the race just one game behind San Fra...

Gordon Ramsay's go-to cookware is on sale for the holidays – Up to 41% off pots, pans, knives and more

If you want to go with a professional-chef-approved gift, now’s the time to shop Hexclad. (FOX is an investor in HexClad). Its holiday sale runs through Dec. 17, with prices slashed across its bestselling cookware. Famous chef Gordon Ramsay is the genius behind the brand which is on tons of home cooks' Christmas wishlists. Whether you're shopping for the cooking pro in your life or yourself, now is the time to pounce as everything from HexClad knives and aprons to the brand's iconic Hybrid fry p...

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for 'Mortal Kombat' and decades of villain roles, dies at 75

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese American actor and martial artist known for his roles in the "Mortal Kombat" films, "License to Kill and "The Man in the High Castle," died Thursday at age 75.

Jacinda Ardern reveals what Queen Elizabeth told her during Covid

Dame Jacinda Ardern says Queen Elizabeth II personally phoned her during the pandemic.

Porn advertisers target California secretary of state's website

California's secretary of state's website is tied to pornographic links.

Jessie James Decker battles bizarre illness with facial swelling and respiratory issues

Jessie James Decker is fighting a mysterious illness.The 37-year-old country singer opened up about her health in a series of Instagram stories, sharing she hasn't been feeling well the past few days.In a story posted last night, Jessie can be seen sitting in a hot tub, with the words, adding the caption: "Feeling a little better today…still a slight fever and tummy aches, but after the day I had yesterday, I’ll take it."  Decker added that she is "trying to sweat this thing out now," and that w...

Arkansas county jail becomes major ICE pipeline as arrests surge under Trump crackdown

An Arkansas county jail has become one of America’s busiest hubs for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with hundreds of people arrested this year.More than 450 people have been detained from Jan. 1 through Oct. 15 at the Benton County Jail, according to ICE arrest data from the University of California Berkeley Deportation Data Project reviewed by the Associated Press, a rate of roughly 1.5 arrests per day in a county with just over 300,000 people.The surge reflects the rapid expansion ...

Fed Balance Sheet QT: -$37 Billion in November, -$2.43 Trillion from Peak, to $6.54 Trillion

Standing Repo Facility at zero, after doing its job calming the repo market at month-end. QT ended on December 1, but in November, QT continued.

Russian spies infiltrate UK on cargo ships to scout military sites, find weaknesses

Two suspected Russian spies are believed to have secretly entered the UK on cargo ships before traveling to locations close to key military bases and critical government infrastructure, according to reports.The i Paper claimed the two men arrived in the UK during the spring and summer of 2025, using ports at Torquay, Middlesbrough and Grangemouth, in the north-east.A UK defense source also suggested the men were linked to President Vladimir Putin’s military and intelligence networks.BRITAIN SAYS...

Somali communities say ‘people feel insecure and live in fear’ after Trump's tirade

Many people in the Somali community say they feel fearful and angry in the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tirade against Somali communities in Minnesota.

US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront

The United States’ 250th-anniversary will coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will see the majority of matches take place in the U.S. beginning in June. President Donald Trump has played a significant role in the early preparations for the tournament, launching a White House task force to focus on all aspects of organizing the global event, with a central focus on security for U.S. citizens and international visitors.   The president announced last month a new initiative aimed at allowi...

Mamdani says NYPD commissioner apologized after her brother called him 'enemy' of the Jewish people at gala

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch personally apologized to his team after her brother described him as an "enemy" of the Jewish people during a high-profile charity dinner in Manhattan on Wednesday night.Speaking at his Cocoa Chat community meeting, Mamdani stressed that the apology was received and that he intends to govern for all New Yorkers."The commissioner apologized to my team for those remarks, and I look forward to being a mayor ...

Rep Hakeem Jeffries questions SCORE Act motives, likens halted vote to Lane Kiffin’s LSU move amid NIL debate

The proposed SCORE Act promises to provide the NCAA with a limited antitrust exemption in hopes of protecting the organization that regulates student athletics from potential lawsuits over eligibility rules, and it would prohibit athletes from becoming employees of their schools.Shortly before it was set to be brought to the floor on Wednesday, House leadership canceled a vote on the SCORE Act. The decision came amid concerns about whether Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., had secured th...

Death toll from flooding in Southeast Asia surpasses 1,500, calls to fight deforestation increase

The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 on Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors and hundreds of people remained unaccounted for across the region.

Pirro calls suspected DC pipe bomber ‘quiet,’ reveals insight into his ‘low-key’ personal life

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro revealed insight into the personal life of the suspect in connection to pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C., and what the FBI found in his home on "The Ingraham Angle."Federal authorities arrested 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. of Virginia on Thursday morning after a nearly five-year-long investigation involving "millions of pieces of data." "This is a guy who kind of has a very low-key life. He lives with his mother," Pirro told Fox News h...

Check Out Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event

On December 4, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in tech, culture, business, and science for a day full of in-depth interviews.

Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting, agrees to voluntarily leave US

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday announced ICE had detained a Harvard Law School professor accused in a shooting outside a synagogue in October. Carlos Portugal Gouvea, a Brazilian national, was arrested Oct. 2, after he allegedly fired a BB gun outside a Boston area synagogue the day before Yom Kippur. Gouvea told authorities at the time he was "hunting rats." He pleaded guilty Nov. 13 to illegal use of the air rifle, while his other charges of disturbing the peace, disord...

Harvard professor detained by ICE after Boston synagogue shooting agrees to voluntarily leave US

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Wednesday announced ICE had detained a Harvard Law School professor accused in a shooting outside a synagogue in October. Carlos Portugal Gouvêa, a Brazilian national, was arrested Oct. 2 after he allegedly fired a BB gun outside a Boston area synagogue the day before Yom Kippur. Gouvêa told authorities at the time he was "hunting rats." He pleaded guilty Nov. 13 to illegal use of the air rifle, while his other charges of disturbing the peace, disorde...

Katy Perry joins Justin Trudeau for high-profile diplomatic lunch meeting with former Japanese prime minister

Katy Perry proved "California girls" were unforgettable all over the world, including a lunch date in Japan.Perry, 41, took a break from "The Lifetimes" world tour Wednesday and joined boyfriend Justin Trudeau for lunch with Fumio Kishida, the former prime minister of Japan.Kishida, who was in office from 2021-24, expressed gratitude toward the former Canadian prime minister for "continuing this friendship" after they both stepped away from the political landscape.JUSTIN TRUDEAU'S EX ADMITS KATY...

Former USIP Lawyer on DOGE: ‘Brass Knuckles on an Authoritarian Fist’

George Foote, who served as the outside general counsel to the US Institute of Peace, said at WIRED’s Big Interview event that DOGE operatives arrived like a “strike team.”

NFL punter who was accused of threatening to kill opponent is nominated for prestigious Payton award

Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke was named the team's nominee for the NFL's 2025 Walter Payton Man of The Year Award. The award recognizes a player's "excellence on and off the field" and is considered by some to be the league's most prestigious honor. Cooke was accused of threatening to "kill" an opposing player in the last week. The allegations were made after Jacksonville's 25-3 win over the Tennessee Titans Sunday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTitans running back J...

David Hogg to Democratic Establishment: Get the Message or Get Voted Out

At WIRED’s Big Interview event, the activist and organizer said he doesn’t “think the Chuck Schumers of the world understand” what’s coming for the party.

Democrats’ anger at federal government hits record high just days before shutdown: Pew poll

America’s emotional divide over the federal government has never been wider, according to a new Pew Research Center survey showing record-high anger among Democrats, rising Republican contentment, and near-collapse levels of public trust – all captured days before the government plunged into a 43-day shutdown.The probability-based, nationally representative poll, conducted Sept. 22-28, 2025, finds nearly half of Americans (49%) say they feel frustrated with the federal government, 26% say angry ...

Democrats’ anger at federal government hit record high just days before shutdown: Pew poll

America’s emotional divide over the federal government has never been wider, according to a new Pew Research Center survey showing record-high anger among Democrats, rising Republican contentment and near-collapse levels of public trust, all captured days before the government plunged into a 43-day shutdown.The probability-based, nationally representative poll, conducted Sept. 22-28, 2025, found nearly half of Americans (49%) say they feel frustrated with the federal government, 26% say they are...

Paige Spiranac made generous donation amid golf tournament controversy, sports personality reveals

Paige Spiranac, a prominent golf influencer, made a generous gesture following her performance at the Barstool Sports Internet Invitational.Spiranac earned winnings totaling an estimated $15,000 to $16,000. Instead of collecting the five figures for herself, Spiranac decided to donate the funds to the Cody "Beef" Franke foundation, according to Barstool’s Francis Ellis.The charitable act happened shortly after the social media personality found herself embroiled in a cheating scandal. Ellis spok...

DHS arrests dozens of illegal immigrants within 24 hours of launching New Orleans operation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday that it had made dozens of arrests in New Orleans just one day after launching Operation Catahoula Crunch, the latest federal immigration operation cracking down on criminal illegal immigrants."Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens harming them, their families, or their neighbors," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "In just 24 hours on the ground, our law enforcement o...

Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military

The US says the boat was run by a designated terrorist organisation.

Hate crimes in L.A. County 'continue at record levels,' new report finds

The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations said there were 1,355 reported hate crime victims in the county during 2024, a mere 1% decrease from the prior year.

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting map

Justice Samuel Alito said Texas needed certainty for the 2026 midterm map.

Where Is Jacob? His Mother Won’t Say, and the Police Cannot Find Him.

Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts.

Grand Jury Said to Decline to Reindict Letitia James

After a judge dismissed the Trump administration’s first attempt to indict the attorney general of New York State, a new grand jury effort failed, according to people familiar with the matter.

CDC poised to decide on hep B vaccine for newborns amid pressure from Trump officials

A CDC advisory panel met Thursday to debate changing the recommended birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.

It's Time to Save Silicon Valley From Itself

Big Tech has lost its way. At WIRED’s Big Interview event, Techdirt editor Mike Masnick and Common Tools CEO Alex Komoroske announced a manifesto designed to help the industry get back on track.

It’s Time to Save Silicon Valley From Itself

Big Tech has lost its way. At WIRED’s Big Interview event, Techdirt editor Mike Masnick and Common Tools CEO Alex Komoroske announced a manifesto designed to help the industry get back on track.

Ex–New York State official accused of spying for China called Hochul 'more obedient' than Cuomo, trial reveals

A former top New York state official who is accused of spying for China once remarked that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was "much more obedient" than then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Linda Sun made the remark after she convinced Hochul, who served as Cuomo’s lieutenant governor at the time, to film a Lunar New Year video touting China’s New York consulate, the New York Post reported, citing evidence presented at Sun's corruption trial."She is much more obedient than the governor," Sun wrote to China consula...

Ex-New York State official accused of spying for China called Hochul 'more obedient' than Cuomo, trial reveals

A former top New York state official accused of spying for China once remarked that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was "much more obedient" than former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.Linda Sun made the remark after she convinced Hochul, who served as Cuomo’s lieutenant governor at the time, to film a Lunar New Year video touting China’s New York consulate, the New York Post reported, citing evidence presented at Sun's corruption trial."She is much more obedient than the governor," Sun wrote to China consular off...

Trump administration adopts plan to pump more water in California over state objections

The federal government plans to pump more water to Central Valley farmlands from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, possibly reducing available water for millions of people.

A Radical Cure for Internet Addiction Brings Chilling Consequences in This Dystopian Story

Read 'Reality Check,' a sci-fi short story by Hugo and Nebula-winning author Nancy Kress, right here on io9.

Leonardo DiCaprio warns young actors about one career-damaging mistake they must avoid

Leonardo DiCaprio issued a warning to young actors as he explained why he turned down big paydays at the start of his storied career.DiCaprio, 51, claimed overexposure can be damaging to an aspiring actor looking to make it big in Hollywood."The thing that I could say more than anything is that if you love this profession, if you love being an actor, you have to realize that it’s a marathon, it’s not a sprint," the "Titanic" star told Deadline. "And that’s not to say, ‘Oh, these are all pivotal ...

‘Pretty scary’: Police operation after public shooting outside Sydney gym

Police are searching the Gregory Hills area but report no injuries so far.

‘Pretty scary’: Police operation under way after public shooting in Gregory Hills shopping centre

Police are searching the Gregory Hills area but report no injuries so far.

'You are a very bad minister,' Conservative immigration critic says at tense committee meeting

Immigration Minister Lena Diab sparred with her Conservative critic at a tense House of Commons committee meeting Thursday as the two disagreed on everything from immigration levels and deporting non-citizen criminals to what kind of salad they prefer.

Meta Poached Apple’s Top Design Guys to Fix Its Software UI

Meta wants to make its AI hardware slicker and more fashion-forward. It also needs to make its software more usable. The way to do all that appears to be hiring design maestros away from Apple.

Circle’s Jeremy Allaire: We’re Building an ‘Economic OS’ for the AI Era

The cofounder and CEO of Circle says “money as an app platform” is the next step in a digital-based global economic system that’s right around the corner.

US carries out 22nd strike on alleged drug vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization

The U.S. military carried out another strike on a suspected drug vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization, killing four narco-terrorists and marking the 22nd strike under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.The strike on Thursday against a boat allegedly carrying drugs is the first strike in more than two weeks and brings the total killed to 86.US CARRIES OUT 8TH STRIKE ON ALLEGED DRUG VESSEL, THIS TIME IN EASTERN PACIFIC, HEGSETH SAYS"On Dec. 4, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth,...

US carries out 22nd strike on alleged drug vessel operated by a designated terrorist organization

The U.S. military carried out another strike on a suspected drug vessel operated by a designated terrorist organization, killing four narco-terrorists and marking the 22nd strike under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.The strike on Thursday against a boat allegedly carrying drugs is the first strike in more than two weeks and brings the total killed to 86."On Dec. 4, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in internatio...

Former DOGE Engineer Is Now Back in Government

Sahil Lavingia, previously a DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs, is now a career employee at the IRS. He said at WIRED's Big Interview event that he expects to work there 10 years.

iam8bit is suing Skybound Game Studios alleging fraud and theft of designs

Skybound Game Studios is being sued by indie outfit iam8bit over fraud and breach of contract, including the theft of original designs. Skybound Entertainment, the parent company of Skybound Game Studios, is chaired by Robert Kirkman, who may be best known for creating the original comic book of The Walking Dead. We've reached out to Skybound for comment on the lawsuit but have not received a response as of publication.iam8bit is a video game producer as well as a merchandise operation selling v...

‘Signalgate’ Inspector General Report Wants Just One Change to Avoid a Repeat Debacle

The United States Inspector General report reviewing Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s text messaging mess recommends a single change to keep classified material secure.

Stephen A Smith locks horns with Whoopi, says Dems must focus on affordability and safety, not culture war

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and "The View" host Whoopi Goldberg debated on Thursday about what key issues the Democratic Party must focus on to take back power and serve the American people.Smith has made numerous headlines for his hot-takes criticizing both sides of American politics, particularly when he points out where the Democrats have taken missteps in recent years by engaging in far-left cultural politics. This has been such a frequent topic on his show that there has been ongoin...

Stephen A. Smith locks horns with Whoopi, says Dems must focus on affordability and safety, not culture war

Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and "The View" host Whoopi Goldberg debated Thursday about what key issues the Democratic Party must focus on to take back power and serve the American people.Smith has made numerous headlines for his hot takes criticizing both sides of American politics, particularly when he points out Democrats' missteps in recent years by engaging in far-left cultural politics. This has been such a frequent topic on his show, there has been ongoing speculation about whether...

Metro votes to approve Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests

Despite eventually allowing protestors to voice their opposition to the Dodger Stadium gondola project, Metro certifies a revised environmental impact report.

In Altadena bear country, homeowner struggles to evict 550-pound unwanted tenant

The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.

This 550-pound unwanted tenant is the new face of Altadena's bear invasion

The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.

Colorado lawsuit settlement ensures schools can separate sports by biological sex without penalty

A coalition of Colorado school districts reached a settlement with the state's high school sports league that ensures the districts can enforce rules to protect girls' sports from biological male trans athletes. Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Col., announced the settlement in a post on X, Thursday. "Biological men NEVER belong in biological women’s sports, period. The Colorado High School Activities Association finally made the right decision and will STOP penalizing school districts that protect women’s sp...