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What the Bankruptcy of Saks Means for You
Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store.
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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival
The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.
Scientists Found Something Unexpected in Pet Poop—and It’s Not Good
New research finds that a popular class of antiparasitics can linger in pet feces for quite some time, potentially posing a danger to poop-loving bugs in the wild.
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is Officially Available Now! Introduces Two New Apps
A fresh menu, troubleshooting tools, and other improvements arrive in this point release.
Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation
The interim government in Venezuela has released at least four U.S. citizens who were imprisoned under President Nicolás Maduro's regime, Fox News confirmed.The release marks the first known release of Americans in the South American country since the U.S. military completed an operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing federal drug trafficking charges in New York."We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela," a State Department offici...
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Lawsuits against ICE agents would be allowed under proposed California law
A bill by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would make it easier for people to sue federal immigration officers in state court over constitutional violations.
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Latest Altadena bear squatter is gone for now. Why it won't be the last
On Sunday, Pasadena Humane was notified of a bear that had crawled into an Altadena home's crawlspace. As of Tuesday, the bear is no longer there. It is not clear if this is the same bear that squatting under a nearby home a week prior.
Passengers baffled and confused after screams burst from beneath taxiing Air Canada plane
Passengers aboard a taxiing aircraft were reportedly left horrified last month when chilling screams suddenly echoed from beneath the cabin just moments before takeoff. According to the officials, a ground crew member became trapped inside the plane’s cargo hold when doors "inadvertently closed" behind him, according to local station CBC. The incident happened on Dec. 13 when Air Canada Flight 1502 was preparing to depart Toronto Pearson Airport for Moncton, New Brunswick, the outlet said. The ...
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Mayor Mamdani Names Transit Veteran as Taxi Commissioner
Midori Valdivia would head the Taxi and Limousine Commission, overseeing more than 115,000 for-hire vehicles. The mayor said drivers deserved a “forceful champion.”
Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑t about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., accused his "pro-life" Republican colleagues of not caring about the people killed in boat strikes near Venezuela who the Trump administration, without providing evidence, claims were trafficking fentanyl.During an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" released on Tuesday. Paul said GOP lawmakers "don't give a s‑‑-" about the people who died on the vessels, blasting his colleagues for not granting the presumption of innocence."I look at my colleagues who say they’re pro...
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As US considers military options, some political allies are concerned about another high-risk operation
An open-ended commitment in Venezuela hangs over deliberations and any new military raid.
LIV Golf stars commit to staying put after Brooks Koepka's departure, return to PGA Tour
Brooks Koepka may have returned to the PGA Tour following a stint at LIV Golf, but do not expect the Saudi-backed league's other biggest stars to join in.Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith all committed to staying put when speaking to reporters on Tuesday at a preseason press conference."I had no idea, no idea that that would happen." DeChambeau said. "No idea what the penalties would even be. Right now, I've got a contract. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do at LIV Golf thi...
DOJ says 'no basis' for civil rights investigation into Minneapolis ICE officer killing
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will not pursue a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, a top department official said Tuesday.The move marks a departure from past administrations, which have typically moved quickly to open Justice Department civil rights reviews of fatal encounters involving law enforcement, even when criminal charges were considered unlikely.Lawyers with the Civil Rights Di...
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L.A. County moves to carve out 'ICE-free' zones following immigration raid violence
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to bar immigration enforcement officers from county-owned spaces.
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Former Adams Aide Charged With Taking Bribes and Wire Fraud
Anthony Herbert is accused of accepting a bribe from a funeral director and applying for a fraudulent loan to keep a nonexistent baked-goods business afloat during the pandemic.
American bobsledder Kris Horn survives harrowing solo World Cup run after teammates miss sled
American bobsledder Kris Horn avoided serious injury after racing alone down the St. Moritz track in a four-man sled at speeds of about 75 mph.The three teammates — Ryan Rager, Hunter Powell and Caleb Furnell — failed to load into the sled after Horn, the driver, entered first. It is standard practice for the driver to enter the sled first.The four-man sled is designed for balanced weight distribution, with a brakeman responsible for stopping the sled at the finish.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COV...
GOP senator suggests Fed chair Powell resign now to dodge potential criminal indictment
Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., suggested Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign to avoid a potential indictment, arguing the move could prompt the Department of Justice (DOJ) to drop its investigation.The suggestion comes after the DOJ announced Sunday it has opened a criminal probe into Powell focused on the renovation of the central bank’s Washington headquarters and whether he was truthful in his congressional testimony regarding the project."If you're the attorney for Jay...
EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham’s daughter calls women’s sports fight a ‘Genesis 1 issue’ at Supreme Court
Cissie Graham Lynch, a senior advisor at Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said the fight over women’s sports is rooted in biblical truth as the Supreme Court heard arguments in cases involving laws designed to protect female athletes.Graham Lynch attended the Supreme Court arguments Tuesday in Washington, D.C., and spoke exclusively to Fox News Digital, saying the moment carries generational consequences for women and girls."This isn’t a political issue, this is a...
Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged assault in Los Angeles
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday morning after Los Angeles police responded to a call reporting an assault involving a ride-hail driver, authorities said.
Minneapolis mayor says 'unconstitutional' ICE conduct has been met with ‘peaceful’ protests
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey insisted protests across the city have remained "peaceful" following the fatal shooting of Renee Good during an exclusive interview with "Fox & Friends""We have had, perhaps tens of thousands of people peacefully protesting in the street," Frey said in an interview that will air Wednesday on "Fox & Friends." "And at the same time, yeah, they are going to stand up for their neighbors."The mayor addressed the fallout from the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by...
Nikki Glaser avoided political jokes while hosting Golden Globes because they’re ‘not funny’
Nikki Glaser revealed why she steered clear of politics while hosting the 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony Sunday night. During an appearance Tuesday on Sirirus XM's "The Howard Stern Show," the 41-year-old comedian, who received overwhelmingly positive reviews for her second consecutive turn as the Golden Globes emcee, explained the absence of political jabs in her opening monologue."It’s not funny," she said. "I was going to come in at some point and say, ‘I’m hearing from the bar that we’re ...
San Diego school district beefs up security, provide scripts to keep ICE away: report
The Trump administration’s increased immigration enforcement efforts have turned some classrooms into battlegrounds as schools work to prevent federal immigration officials from operating on school grounds. California's Oceanside Unified School District is beefing up security and providing scripts for staff to "keep ICE out of schools," according to a report from The San Diego Union-Tribune.Front-office staff in the district are provided with scripts in the event Immigration and Customs Enforcem...
US launches wave of strikes in Somalia targeting ISIS, al-Shabab terror threats
The U.S. stepped up airstrikes in Somalia in January, targeting al-Shabab and the local affiliate of the Islamic State group, ISIS, according to U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).In a Jan. 12 release, AFRICOM said U.S. forces, working with the Somali federal government, carried out airstrikes against al-Shabab militants.AFRICOM said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to "degrade the group’s ability to threaten the U.S. homeland, U.S. forces and Americans overseas."Airstrikes against ISIS—Soma...
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Clashing with the state, L.A. City moves to adopt lenient wildfire 'Zone Zero' regulations
The L.A. City Council moved to adopt relatively lenient "Zone Zero" laws for homes in fire danger zones, measures that do not align with the plans that state agencies are working to enact.
It's big, beautiful and blue. But this 40-year-old iceberg is about to disappear for good
An iceberg that was once the biggest on the planet is floating off into the South Atlantic Ocean, where it will soon melt away into watery oblivion. But it's going out in style.
Trump insists GOPers 'love' DOJ targeting Jerome Powell, says he 'can't help' it if it looks like retribution
President Donald Trump insisted there's conservative support behind the DOJ targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and that he "can't help" the perception that it looks like political retribution.Speaking with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil Tuesday, Trump was asked about the probe into Powell, who is facing scrutiny over congressional testimony he gave last summer about the pricey overhaul of the Fed's two main buildings on the National Mall.Trump, an outspoken critic of Powell, previously said ...
Brooks Nader slips on her bikini as she embraces natural look on Cabo getaway after dissolving lip fillers
Brooks Nader is making the most of a sun-soaked girls’ trip in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model shared a series of vacation moments from the getaway, joined by her younger sister, Sarah Jane Nader, for beach time, dinners out and celebratory moments.Nader posed solo on the sand wearing a cropped white graphic T-shirt featuring a cherry design, paired with a red string bikini bottom. She completed the look with white-rimmed oversized sunglasses and gold hoop earrings a...
Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged altercation with rideshare driver in Los Angeles
Kiefer Sutherland was arrested following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver.According to arrest records obtained by Fox News Digital, the 59-year-old actor was arrested on Monday, Jan. 12, and was released later that day on $50,000 bond.He is scheduled to appear at the Los Angeles Superior Court for his first court date related to the incident on Monday, Feb. 2.The Los Angeles Police Department told Fox News Digital that officers responded to a call about an assault involving a rides...
American snowboard star Chloe Kim says shoulder injury won’t stop three-peat Olympic gold bid
American snowboarder Chloe Kim shared an optimistic update on her status for the Milan Cortina Olympics.The two-time Olympic gold medalist said she’s "good to go" for the competition despite dealing with the effects of a torn labrum in her shoulder. Kim sustained the injury during a recent training run in Switzerland.The 2026 Games are scheduled to begin in less than a month, giving Kim a short window to recover and pursue her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe. Kim won gold in 2018 in...
Maher argues Trump appeals to young men tired of being shamed for who they are
Liberal comedian Bill Maher suggested on Monday that President Donald Trump’s appeal to young White men is that he's one of few voices not condemning them for who they are. On his "Club Random" podcast, Maher sat down with actor Joel Edgerton. While they commiserated over the role of guilt in religion, they both agreed on how modern society preaches new kinds of guilt, from not spending enough time with one’s children to shaming young White men."There's too much guilt. There's no reason for you ...
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Kiefer Sutherland arrested after allegedly assaulting ride-share driver in Hollywood
Kiefer Sutherland arrest for criminal threats after altercation with rideshare driver in Hollywood
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Kiefer Sutherland arrested after allegedly assaulting ride-hail driver in Hollywood
Kiefer Sutherland arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats after altercation with ride-hail driver in Hollywood
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple will be one of the best movies of the year
Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an incredible, best-of-the-franchise sequel to the Danny Boyle original.
Minneapolis-area leaders condemn ICE, call for removal amid Trump deportation campaign
Minneapolis-area leaders on Tuesday formally denounced federal immigration authorities and called for their removal from the region amid the Trump administration's deportation campaign. The Hennepin County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee unanimously passed a resolution condemning ICE and calling for the removal of ICE personnel and assets from Minnesota.In a statement, the seven-member committee said it did "not take this action lightly."MINNESOTA LAWSUIT OVER TRUMP'S ICE 'INVASI...
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Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, a Backbencher No More
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.
White House says Trump gave ‘appropriate’ response after heckler confrontation is caught on video
President Donald Trump was caught on video appearing to mouth an expletive and make an obscene gesture toward a heckler during a visit to a Ford factory in Michigan Tuesday, a moment the White House later defended as an "appropriate and unambiguous response."The video, first published by TMZ, shows Trump briefly turning toward someone shouting from the crowd as he walked through the Ford River Rouge complex in Dearborn.In the video, Trump appears to mouth the words "f--- you" twice and gestures ...
White House says Trump gave ‘appropriate’ response after heckler confrontation caught on video at Ford plant
President Donald Trump was caught on video appearing to mouth an expletive and make an obscene gesture toward a heckler during a visit to a Ford factory in Michigan Tuesday, a moment the White House later defended as an "appropriate and unambiguous response."The video, first published by TMZ, shows Trump briefly turning toward someone shouting from the crowd as he walked through the Ford River Rouge complex in Dearborn.In the video, Trump appears to mouth the words "f--- you" twice and gestures ...
Claudette Colvin, who helped spark U.S. civil rights movement, dies at 86
Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
Suspected Venezuelan gangster in Portland CBP attack tied to shooting at apartment complex: police
An illegal immigrant and suspected Venezuelan gang member shot by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers during a Jan. 8 confrontation in Portland had been linked to an earlier shooting months before.The Washington County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital deputies responded to reports of a shooting in July 2025 at an apartment complex in unincorporated Washington County. No one was injured, and the suspects fled before deputies arrived.A neighbor who witnessed that incident described i...
Trans athlete's lawyer avoids questions about West Virginia AG's comments about sexual harassment allegations
American Civil Liberties Union attorney Joshua Block walked away from questions regarding a recent statement by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey addressing allegations of harassment against Block's client, a transgender athlete from West Virginia. McCuskey, who is leading his state's legal defense against the trans athlete after the athlete sued to block the state's law to keep biological males out of girls' sports, addressed the allegations at a news conference Monday. "Any time you...
Secret room to be built at Chinese embassy near cable lines, sparking widespread espionage fears
Recently unredacted construction plans for China’s new super embassy in London have ignited a storm of national security concerns across the United Kingdom, as blueprints reveal a hidden underground room positioned alarmingly close to some of Britain’s most sensitive communication cables.Major critics of the proposed site, which will run as close as three feet to the internet infrastructure, warned that the secret room could serve as a hub for Chinese espionage. While the British government repo...
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Push for stricter cap on rent increases dies in the California Legislature
A contentious housing bill that would have capped rent increases to 5% a year died in the Assembly on Tuesday, a decision greeted with boos and cries of disapproval from spectators packed inside the committee chamber.
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The Surprising Heat of Early Clusters
Astronomers using ALMA have detected the earliest hot galaxy cluster atmosphere ever observed, revealing a massive reservoir of superheated gas in the infant cluster SPT2349-56 just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang. The gas is far hotter and more pressurised than current theories predicted for such a young system, forcing scientists to completely rethink how galaxy clusters evolved in the early universe. This discovery suggests that violent processes like supermassive black hole outbursts an...
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How Black Holes Slowly Starve Galaxies
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope and ALMA have discovered one of the oldest ‘dead’ galaxies in the universe, revealing that supermassive black holes can kill galaxies through slow starvation rather than violent destruction. The galaxy, nicknamed ‘Pablo’s Galaxy’, formed most of its 200 billion solar masses of stars between 12.5 and 11.5 billion years ago before abruptly stopping, not because its black hole blew away all the gas in one catastrophic event, but because it repeatedly...
Grand Theft Auto blacklists ‘Charlie Kirk’ as players try to recreate his killing in the game
Rockstar Games, the company behind the popular video game Grand Theft Auto, has reportedly added "Charlie Kirk" to a list of blocked terms for user-generated content in the online game after some players created missions recreating Kirk's assassination.Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University Sept. 10, 2025.In December, GTA Online rolled out a new Mission Creator tool allowing players to design and share their own miss...
Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’
Iranian security forces escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during protests, sharply increasing casualties, a doctor who treated wounded demonstrators told the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI).Speaking after fleeing the country, the doctor told CHRI that the use of live fire increased the death toll days after protests erupted on Dec. 28."Law enforcement forces were firing pellet shotguns that scatter pellets. During those days, I received five or six calls per day about people w...
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Claudette Colvin, unsung civil rights pioneer, dies at 86
At age 15 in 1955, Claudette Colvin refused to surrender her bus seat.
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Eric Adams Hawked a Crypto Coin. A Day Later, $1 Million Was Missing.
Officials tied to the venture insisted no money had been stolen, but the withdrawal caused the coin’s value to plunge.
Eagles move on from offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo after uneven season, coach Nick Sirianni says
In keeping with a trend that has developed over the past several years, another Philadelphia Eagles season is ending with the team’s offensive coordinator moving on.Kevin Patullo, who had been under fire for much of the season, will not return for a second year as the play caller in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, head coach Nick Sirianni said he met with Patullo to discuss "the difficult decision" to part ways."I have decided to make a change at offensive coordinator. I met with Kevin [Patullo] today...
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman avoids criminal charge after incident at wrestling match
Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman avoided a criminal charge on Monday after he was accused of battery in an incident at his son’s high school wrestling match, officials said.St. Joseph's County Prosecutor's Office in Indiana declined to bring charges against the longtime football coach. New Prairie High School assistant coach Chris Fleeger filed a police report alleging that Freeman pushed him following a match that Freeman’s son, Vinny, was wrestling in.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPO...
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Inside US power couple’s refusal to testify in Epstein inquiry, despite contempt threat
New York Times: Rep James Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress.
The Fight on Capitol Hill to Make It Easier to Fix Your Car
As vehicles grow more software-dependent, repairing them has become harder than ever. A bill in the US House called the Repair Act would ease those restrictions, but it comes with caveats.
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When Baby Stars Throw Tantrums
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning new image of HH 80/81, a pair of objects created when supersonic jets from a newborn star slam into previously expelled gas clouds, heating them to extreme levels. These jets, powered by a protostar 20 times more massive than our Sun, stretch over 32 light years through space and travel at speeds exceeding 1,000 kilometres per second, making them the fastest outflows ever recorded from a young star.
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A Governor’s Legacy: Fewer Shootings, More Movies and a Pandemic
After eight years as governor of New Jersey, Philip D. Murphy, a former ambassador to Germany and Goldman Sachs executive, is leaving office. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn in on Jan. 20.
New York heiress Belle Burden recounts the voicemail that torched her husband’s double life: memoir
When New York heiress Belle Burden and her then-husband, Henry Davis, decided to quarantine their family at their home in Martha’s Vineyard when the pandemic first started, she had no idea it would be the end of her marriage.The granddaughter of legendary magazine editor and heiress Babe Pailey wrote in an excerpt of her new memoir "Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage" published in The Sunday Times that six days after their family arrived at their vacation home, after a normal dinner in their kitche...
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Iranian man Erfan Soltani will have 10 minutes to say goodbye to his family before being executed tomorrow
The 26-year-old Erfan Soltani will be hanged for participating in the protests.
South Carolina GOP lawmakers introduce bill to criminalize abortion as murder
South Carolina Republican lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would criminalize abortion as murder, applying existing homicide and wrongful death laws from the moment of conception.The Prenatal Equal Protection Act, introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives, would be the strongest anti-abortion law in state history if enacted. The legislation has been scheduled for a hearing in the South Carolina House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee on Wednesday.Supporters argue current h...
Trump envoy reportedly meets with exiled Iranian prince as regime faces protests
White House envoy Steve Witkoff reportedly held a secret meeting with exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi over the weekend as the regime faces intensifying protests.The alleged meeting was first reported by Axios, which cited a senior U.S. official, and said the conversation occurred over the weekend. This would represent the first high-level meeting between the Trump administration and the Iranian opposition since the anti-regime protests erupted 15 days ago. Axios noted that Pahlavi has b...
NASA returns humans to deep space after over 50 years with February Artemis II Moon mission
NASA plans to return humans to deep space next month, targeting a Feb. 6 launch for Artemis II, a 10-day crewed mission that will carry astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years."We are going — again," NASA said Tuesday in a post on X, saying the mission is set to depart no earlier than Feb. 6.The first available launch period will run from Jan. 31 to Feb. 14, with launch opportunities on Feb. 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11.If the launch is scrubbed, additional launch periods will ...
Johnson: 'No boots on the ground' for Trump's Greenland acquisition plans amid military speculation
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., pushed back on the idea that the U.S. would intervene militarily in Greenland, saying he does not anticipate war or U.S. troops being deployed there.Johnson told The Hill there is no declaration of war pending for Greenland and said he does not expect any boots on the ground."We’ve been very clear. I mean, the Article 1 branch is clear. There’s no declaration of war pending for Greenland," Johnson said. "It’s just not a thing. I don’t anticipate any boots on th...
11 House Dems buck party to side with Republicans in reversal of Biden-era shower regulation
The House of Representatives voted 226-197 along bipartisan lines Tuesday to reverse Biden-era regulations on shower heads, a move Republican lawmakers framed as a quick and easy way to return choice to homeowners."Washington bureaucrats have gone too far in dictating what happens in Americans’ own homes," Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., the sponsor of the legislation, said of his bill. "This is about defending consumer choice, pushing back on regulatory overreach and standing up for commonsense polic...
Tennessee Highway Patrol debunks viral claims protester was struck by trooper's vehicle
Dashcam video shows a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper navigating around a protester in Memphis, Tennessee, who appeared to play possum in front of a patrol car, leading the agency to swat down viral claims the man was actually hit.Video posted to social media by the Tennessee Highway Patrol shows the trooper trying to work his way around a group of protesters. A man who appeared to be one of the protesters walked into frame from behind a white SUV.The man, wearing a bright orange construction v...
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Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, This Time as a Political Celebrity
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.
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‘Love is in the air’: Newlyweds marry on Southwest flight in viral TikTok moment
The other 136 passengers were asked to remain seated during the high-altitude ceremony.
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RBNZ Governor Anna Breman signs support letter for US Fed boss Jerome Powell
Anna Breman has joined 13 other central bank chiefs in backing Jerome Powell.
'Home Alone' star Daniel Stern charged with soliciting prostitution in California motel incident
Authorities charged "Home Alone" star Daniel Stern with soliciting prostitution, Fox News Digital can confirm.Stern allegedly made the solicitation on Dec. 10 at a motel in Camarillo, a spokesperson for the Ventura County District Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital.The actor was charged Jan. 12. His arraignment, originally scheduled for Jan. 13, was pushed to Feb. 6.‘HOME ALONE’ STAR DANIEL STERN DITCHED HOLLYWOOD FOR QUIET LIFE ON A FARMStern is known for his role as "Wet Bandit" Marv in t...
Looming war powers Senate vote ramps up pressure on Hawley after MAGA backlash
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is facing backlash from the MAGA base after voting with Democrats and a small group of Republican senators to advance a war powers resolution related to Venezuela — marking a break with President Donald Trump.On Wednesday, the Senate is expected to hold a full vote on the resolution that would limit Trump’s ability to conduct future military operations against Venezuela without Congressional approval, teeing up a test for Hawley with MAGA and its base. The vote comes aft...
Woman seen on video allegedly blocking Minnesota ICE operation with car as agitators surround agents
Less than a week after 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot while allegedly blocking an ICE operation in Minneapolis, another woman was seen on video blocking a Minnesota road with her vehicle as anti-ICE agitators gathered in support.Video showed federal agents on Tuesday breaking the passenger side window of the car while attempting to stop the female driver, who appeared to be wedging agents between her vehicle and another car blocking the road."Go, go, go, go, go," agitators shoute...
Federal prosecutors resign amid turmoil over Minnesota ICE shooting investigation
Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have given notice of their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, according to people familiar with the matter.
Joe Rogan calls Minnesota ICE shooting footage 'horrific,' 'very ugly' to shoot someone in the face
Podcaster Joe Rogan questioned whether the ICE-involved shooting of a Minnesota woman was justified after seeing what he called "horrific" footage.On Tuesday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," Rogan spoke to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., about his issues with immigration raids and cited an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis after Good was allegedly attempting to drive her vehicle toward ICE agents.Rogan expressed sympathy for the officer i...
The ‘Stranger Things’ Documentary Maker Weighs in on That ChatGPT Controversy
Eagle-eyed Netflix viewers glimpsed *something* on a computer screen in Martina Radwan's 'One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5.'
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Global internet shutdowns hit record as governments block dissent, with Iran the latest
There were a record 296 deliberate internet shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024.
Mamdani, President Trump have been texting at least twice a week as unlikely bromance blossoms: sources
Hey, you up?Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have been exchanging "friendly" missives at least twice a week — as the unlikely bromance between the socialist and conservative commander-in-chief continues to blossom, The Post has learned.‘JUST SAY YES’: TRUMP CUTS IN AS NYC MAYOR-ELECT MAMDANI DODGES ON CALLING HIM A ‘FASCIST’ AT OVAL OFFICEThe former Astoria lawmaker and the Queens native have semi-regularly been chatting via text since their chummy White House meeting in November, discus...
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew urges Doug Ford not to pull Crown Royal from Ontario shelves
Manitoba's premier called on Doug Ford to "do a 180" and not follow through with plans to stop selling Crown Royal in Ontario.
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The Kid Mero, Now a Morning-Radio Motormouth
The podcast star from the Bronx is taking over the marquee a.m. slot on New York’s storied hip-hop station Hot 97. We rode along on his first day.
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Trump says ‘that jerk will be gone soon’ even as Republicans have criticised criminal probe into the Fed
‘That jerk will be gone soon,’ the US President said in Detroit.
1 arrested after anti-regime protest at Iran's empty embassy in Ottawa
Ottawa police say they arrested someone on trespassing-related charges after Iran's shuttered embassy was defaced during an anti-regime protest on Monday.
Trump mourns 'Great Influencer' Scott Adams after 'Dilbert' creator's death from cancer
President Donald Trump praised cartoonist-turned-conservative influencer Scott Adams after learning of his death on Tuesday.Adams, known for the white-collar office-humor "Dilbert" comic strip, died at age 68 following a battle with cancer. His ex-wife, Shelly Miles, tearfully announced his passing during a livestream on the "Real Coffee with Scott Adams" YouTube channel.Trump reacted to Adams' death on Truth Social, writing, "Sadly, the Great Influencer, Scott Adams, has passed away. He was a f...
Actor-director Timothy Busfield turns himself in to authorities on child sex abuse charges
Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.
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A joke or an insult? Starbucks employee is fired after L.A. County deputy is handed cup with pig drawing
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department called the pig drawing 'offensive, inappropriate and unacceptable' in a statement.
Trump administration files seizure warrants targeting ships tied to Venezuelan oil trade: report
The Trump administration has filed court warrants in an effort to seize more linked to Venezuela's oil trade, according to media reports. So far, five vessels have been seized by the U.S. military and Coast Guard in recent weeks in international waters.The seizures were part of the administration's pressure campaign to force former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro out of power, which happened on Jan.3 when he was arrested by U.S. forces. PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS THERE WON'T BE A 'SECOND WAVE OF A...
Republican senator condemns alleged Syrian army abuses as ceasefire follows Aleppo fighting
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee pressed the Syrian government to hold perpetrators accountable amid accusations of grave human rights violations within Syria’s army during the seizure of two Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo. Some reports claim jihadist-aligned members of the army were responsible for the abuses. Jim Risch, R-Idaho., wrote on Tuesday on X that "I am gravely concerned about the conduct of armed forces in Aleppo, Syria, over the past week and urge the governme...
Judge scolds alleged Gilgo Beach killer's defense, vows trial will begin ‘come hell or high water'
The lawyers representing alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann received a stern warning from the New York judge presiding over the case. Judge Tim Mazzei expressed his frustration with Heuermann’s legal team in a hearing on Tuesday, after the case has dragged through the Long Island courts for over two years, according to the New York Post. "This trial will begin after Labor Day, come hell or high water," he said, the Post reported. The scolding came after Heuermann’s lawyer, Michael B...
Secret Service agent assigned to Vance placed on leave after alleged security leak
A U.S. Secret Service (USSS) employee assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s protective detail has been placed on administrative leave after an undercover video released by independent journalist James O’Keefe allegedly showed the agent leaking sensitive security information, the agency confirmed to Fox News.The USSS is investigating and said the employee’s security clearance has been suspended and access to agency facilities and systems revoked as the incident is investigated, opening the door t...
Ex-Eric Adams staffer who celebrated Charlie Kirk assassination pocketed $36K in bribery, fraud cases: feds
A former top New York City mayoral staffer, who was fired after describing Charlie Kirk’s assassination as "karma" against a "racist," has been indicted for running three separate schemes that led him to pocket roughly $36,000, federal officials announced Tuesday.Tony Herbert, who previously worked in the Eric Adams administration, was arrested Tuesday morning in Manhattan, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York revealed. According to the indictment, the 61-year-old Bro...
Iranian student shot in head at close range amid protests, body buried along roadside
A 23-year-old student was shot in the head at close range during protests in Iran, according to Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based group, as the regime continues its violent crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.Rubina Aminian, a student of textile and fashion design at Shariati Technical and Vocational College for Girls in Tehran, was killed Jan. 8 after leaving college and joining the protests in the capital, according to Iran Human Rights.She is among the few victims of the recent unrest whos...
Supreme Court conservatives signal support for state transgender sports bans during oral arguments
The Supreme Court struggled for consensus Tuesday as it publicly debated state bans on transgender female students from competing in women's and girls' scholastic sports.Both sides repeatedly invoked contrasting versions of "fairness" and "equal opportunity" before the justices during a more than three-hour oral argument session in the courtroom.Idaho and West Virginia separately defended their laws that limit participation for transgender females who were designated male at birth in both public...
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Lower Bills and ‘Go Bills’: 8 Takeaways From Hochul’s State of the State
In her address on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York focused on affordability, while pushing for nuclear power and new restrictions on religious protests.
Trump says the U.S. will take 'very strong action' against Iran if the regime starts hanging protesters
President Donald Trump warned his administration will take "very strong action" against Iran if the regime begins hanging protesters. "We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," Trump told CBS News' Tony Dokoupil on Tuesday. "And, you know, if they want to have protests, that's one thing. When they start killing thousands of people, and now you're telling me about hanging, we'll see how that works out for them. It's not going to work out good," he continued.IRAN GOES DARK AS REGIME U...
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Shackles and beatings: Inside the office where scamming the world was the business
NY Times: A rare look inside a compound where the online fraud industry makes billions.
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Former Adams Aide Charged With Bribery and Wire Fraud
Anthony Herbert is accused of bribing a funeral director and applying for a fraudulent loan to keep a nonexistent baked-goods business afloat during the pandemic.
Roblox's age verification system is reportedly a trainwreck
Roblox's age-verification system was designed as a response to allegations it has a child predator problem. Less than a week in, how's it going? Well, Wired reported on Tuesday that, in some cases, it's classifying children as adults and adults as children. So, not so great!Last week, Roblox made age verification mandatory for anyone using the platform's chat feature. That process involves either submitting a facial age estimate via selfie or (optionally for anyone 13 or older) uploading a gover...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is an Absolute Triumph
The casting is perfect, and so is the tone: HBO’s latest journey to George R.R. Martin’s Westeros brings a smaller-scaled but no less epic adventure.
Walz slammed for flip-flop after praising fraud prosecutor he said should be fired last week: 'Don't pretend'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced criticism on social media Tuesday after he lamented the departure of the top fraud prosecutor in the state — despite suggesting he should be fired just a week ago. "Joe is a principled public servant who spent more than a decade achieving justice for Minnesotans," Walz posted on X Tuesday in response to news that U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson and other prosecutors had resigned, along with a New York Times report that the decision was made over disagreements with Trump’...
Open-Ear Audio Is Having a Huge Moment Right Now
At CES 2026, one audio trend was more audible than the rest.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon say police are ‘underappreciated’ and ‘underfunded’
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon believe police officers are "underappreciated" and "underfunded."During a recent appearance on "The Howard Stern Show," the longtime friends discussed their latest movie, "The Rip," where the actors play Miami police officers who seize millions while uncovering scandal in their own force, according to IMDb.Affleck and Damon were discussing their roles and the physical preparation that went into transforming into "honest cops.""These are hardcore guys," Stern said of th...
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star Nolan Arenado from the Cardinals in big move
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a big splash on Tuesday, acquiring eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor-league pitcher Jack Martinez, the teams announced. The Cardinals are reportedly sending $31 million to the Diamondbacks to help offset the final two years of Arenado’s nine-year, $275 million contract. The Cardinals are sending Arizona $22 million to offset this season's salary — $2,666,666.67 on the 15th of ea...
Instagram wants you to personalize your Reels algorithm for 2026
Last month, Instagram began rolling out a new set of controls that allowed users to personalize the topics recommended to them by the Reels algorithm. Now, Meta is making that feature available to all English users of the app globally, along with the ability to highlight their top topics for the coming year. The feature begins with a selection of topics Meta's AI thinks you're interested in based on your recent activity, and has controls to remove them or add new categories. There's also a separ...
Pirates great Dave Giusti, who starred in team’s 1971 World Series run, dead at 86
Dave Giusti, whose standout 15-year MLB career included a key role in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1971 World Series title, died Sunday, the team announced, citing his family. He was 86.While he made his big league debut in Houston with the expansion Colt .45s, Giusti reached his greatest heights with the Pirates.The former right-handed reliever finished his big league career with a 3.60 ERA. Giusti led the National League with 30 saves in 1971 and was a key piece of the Pirates’ World Series title t...
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Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Easy-to-download programs like TurboTax Home & Business, H&R Block Deluxe & State and TurboTax Deluxe Federal & State guide you step by step through filing, while helping pinpoint deductions and credits. Buying tax software now gives you time to prepare well ahead of the April 15 deadline, and the best part is that some of the most trusted options are on sale on Amazon.Original price: $79.99If you’re a homeowner, donate to a charity or have significant me...
