Rand Paul says Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'is not the answer': Not the 'job of the American government'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Sunday spoke out against President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran, warning that such an attack may backfire as the U.S. government monitors the Middle Eastern country's response to widespread protests.During an appearance on ABC's "This Week," Paul said he is unsure that striking Iran "will have the effect that is intended.""I don't think I have ever heard a president say they may take military action to protect protesters," Paul said. "Certainly, with Soleimani, w...
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A Push to Expand the Rights of Immigrants in Defiance of Trump
An effort by New Jersey Democrats is seen as a provocative statement of principle in a state with the country’s second largest percentage of immigrants, after California.
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Mamdani’s Schools Chief Begins Shaping Agenda Around Rigor and Equity
In his first week on the job, Kamar H. Samuels started to sketch out his priorities for leading America’s largest school system.
Europe Has a New Plan to Break Free from US Tech Dominance
This four-week consultation on open source software tackles the cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors.
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Uzbekistan woman dodges balloon explosion at birthday party
CCTV footage captured the moment cake sparklers ignited the blaze.
San Antonio ends its abortion travel fund after new state law, legal action
San Antonio has shut down its out-of-state abortion travel fund after a new Texas law that prohibits the use of public funds to cover abortions and a lawsuit from the state challenging the city's fund.City Council members last year approved $100,000 for its Reproductive Justice Fund to support abortion-related travel, prompting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to sue over allegations that the city was "transparently attempting to undermine and subvert Texas law and public policy."Paxton claimed...
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California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again.
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced he will not be running for governor. Bonta last year said he decided not to run for the post, then reconsidered it after former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sen. Alex Padilla announced they were not running.
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Inside: Investigation escalates Trump’s long-running feud with Powell over interest rate levels
NY Times: Trump has attacked Powell for resisting his demands to slash interest rates.
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Justice Department Subpoenas the Fed, Threatens Powell with Criminal Indictment. Powell Comes out Swinging. Stock Futures Tank
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Jerome Powell says Donald Trump has launched a criminal investigation against the Fed
The president denies all knowledge. A bizarre fight could get nasty
Los Angeles wildfire recovery enters second year as frustration and uncertainty linger
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. – One year after two major wildfires tore through opposite sides of Los Angeles County, recovery for thousands of families remains far from complete.The fires started just hours apart and burned for a month, killing 31 people and destroying more than 16,000 buildings across the county. In the Pacific Palisades and nearby Malibu, flames burned for 31 days, scorching 37 square miles and destroying more than 6,000 structures, most of them homes. In Altadena, the Eaton Fire...
Smithsonian replaces Trump portrait display, strips Jan. 6 and impeachment references from accompanying text
The Smithsonian Institution unveiled a new portrait of President Donald Trump last week, while removing most of the accompanying text that referenced his two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.The changes at the National Portrait Gallery’s "America’s Presidents" exhibit follow Trump’s accusations that museums are "woke" and biased, along with a White House order requiring the Smithsonian to provide extensive internal records by Jan. 13 or risk potential federal funding cuts.While ...
Patriots crush Chargers in Wild Card defensive slugfest, secure first playoff win since 2018
The New England Patriots defended home turf in the Wild Card Round, dominating the Los Angeles Chargers in a 16-3 victory to move on in the NFL Playoffs.New England, winning its first playoff game since their 2018 Super Bowl-winning campaign, will await the victor of the No. 4 Houston Texans and No. 5 Pittsburgh Steelers Wild Card game on Monday night to see who they face in the Divisional Round next week.This game saw its first touchdown in the fourth quarter, but that was because of how suffoc...
Five severed heads found hanging on Ecuador beach amid escalating gang clashes
Five severed human heads were found hanging from ropes on a beach in southwestern Ecuador Sunday in a gruesome display linked to ongoing gang violence sweeping across the country, according to reports.The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.The Associated Press reported that the grim discovery underscores the tactics used by criminal groups competing for control of territory and trafficking rou...
Airport ground crew worker gets trapped in plane’s baggage hold
An investigation is underway after a ground crew member in Moncton, N.B., got trapped in the baggage hold of an Air Canada Rouge plane shortly before takeoff, only to be rescued when passengers heard noise below them.
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Wildfires spread to 15,000 hectares in southern Argentina’s Patagonia
More than 500 firefighters and support staff are battling the blazes in Argentina.
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Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by Trump Administration’s Justice Department
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly demanded faster interest rate cuts from the Fed.
U.S. federal reserve chair says justice department has threatened him with criminal indictment
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Sunday the Trump administration had threatened him with a criminal indictment and served grand jury subpoenas over Congressional testimony he gave last summer regarding a Fed building renovation project.
Trump says Greenland's defense is 'two dog sleds' as he pushes for US acquisition of territory
President Donald Trump said the U.S. must acquire Greenland — not lease it — arguing the Arctic territory lacks defenses and warning that Russia or China would move in if Washington does not act, a move he said is critical to U.S. and NATO security.While speaking with reporters on Air Force One on Sunday night, Trump was asked about Greenland and whether the U.S. had made an offer to acquire the territory from Denmark."I haven’t done that. Greenland should make the deal because Greenland does no...
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Mayor Mamdani Is Moving On Up to Gracie Mansion
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, have begun moving their belongings from their Queens apartment to the official mayor’s residence in Manhattan.
Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser mocks CBS News as 'best place to see BS news'
Comedian Nikki Glaser mocked CBS News as the place for "BS news" in her monologue for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony Sunday night."And the award for 'Most Editing' goes to CBS News. Yes, CBS News, America's newest place to see BS news," Glaser said.Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused CBS of editing h...
Wild video shows federal agents detaining 2 men at Minnesota gas station as agitators gather
Dramatic videos show federal Border Patrol agents taking two men into custody at a gas station in St. Paul, Minnesota, as agitators continue to taunt and disrupt authorities in the area.The videos, posted to X on Sunday afternoon, quickly drew thousands of views and appear to show Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino ordering a crowd to move back as federal agents attempted to remove a man from a vehicle parked at the gas station. Multiple federal agents surrounded the parked vehicle as authoritie...
Nikki Glaser roasts Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history during Golden Globes opening monologue
Leonardo DiCaprio's penchant for dating younger women was on Nikki Glaser's mind as she opened the 83rd Golden Globe Awards Sunday in Los Angeles, Calif.During her second stint hosting the Globes, Glaser, 41, took aim at the "One Battle After Another" actor's dating history."Leonardo DiCaprio is here for 'one man bun after another,'" Glaser said before detailing a number of the star's career accomplishments.GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 2026: SELENA GOMEZ, BRITTANY SNOW AND AMANDA SEYFRIED DAZZLE ON RED C...
Trump says Iran 'starting to' cross US red lines as protesters die in government crackdown
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran is "starting to" cross U.S. red lines, citing reports of civilian deaths and warning that any attack on American interests would be met with overwhelming force as his administration weighs what he called "very strong options."Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling from Palm Beach, Florida, back to Washington, D.C., after being asked whether Iran had crossed a threshold that would trigger a response."They're starting to, it looks...
ESPN star rips Bears coach after profane outburst following playoff win
ESPN star Dick Vitale wasn’t pleased with Ben Johnson on Sunday after the Chicago Bears coach’s explicit reaction to a playoff win over the Green Bay Packers went viral.The cameras were on and the mic was hot when Johnson rallied his team in the locker room following a 31-27 comeback victory. He was heard saying, "F--- the Packers! F--- them! F---ing hate those guys."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMVitale, the legendary college basketball commentator, appeared to be appalled."T...
Deadly avalanche claims 2 snowmobilers in Washington state backcountry, 2 rescued
Officials in Washington state announced Saturday that two men were killed last week when an avalanche struck a group of four snowmobilers.The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the avalanche occurred Friday afternoon in a remote area near Longs Pass, a popular hiking spot in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest."On Friday, January 9, at about 4:00 p.m., four men recreating in the backcountry snow near Longs Pass in the mountains of northern Kittitas County were caught in an avalanc...
Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests
Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests continued Sunday, with reports of mass killings as demonstrations spread across the country amid warnings of drone surveillance.The Center for Human Rights in Iran claimed a "massacre was unfolding," while the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported "surveillance drones flying overhead and movements by security forces around protest locations, indicating ongoing monitoring and security control.""Drones are indispensable reconnaissance, surveill...
Canada's Milos Raonic announces retirement from tennis: 'The time has come'
Canadian phenom Milos Raonic, a former Wimbledon finalist who has not competed since mid-2024, announced his retirement from professional tennis in an emotional social media post on Sunday.
49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles from playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers got the job done on the road, upsetting the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, 23-19, in the Wild Card Round to move on in the playoffs.The 49ers will go on to face their NFC West-rival Seattle Seahawks, who got a bye as the No. 1 seed in the NFC this year.Meanwhile, the Eagles’ season ends in surprising fashion, and it came in near the red zone with less than one minute to play in the fourth quarter.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJust l...
Trump's motorcade route adjusted after Secret Service finds 'suspicious object' at Palm Beach airport
A suspicious object discovered during a security sweep at Palm Beach International Airport ahead of President Donald Trump’s departure from Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Sunday prompted the U.S. Secret Service to adjust the presidential motorcade route, the White House said.The discovery did not disrupt Trump’s travel schedule, officials said, as agents evaluated the item and made security adjustments out of an abundance of caution."During advance sweeps of PBI Airport, a suspicious object was discov...
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Bondi Junction hero cop Amy Scott diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer
Amy Scott was honoured for bravery after stopping the Bondi Junction attacker.
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Thousands gather statewide in anti-ICE protests, including hundreds in Huntington Beach
Anti-ICE protests in some 60 cities of California were largely peaceful statewide, although marked by moments of tension, anger and sporadic vandalism.
Valkyrie, the black bear cub found with severe burns in December, is recovering well
A black bear cub caught in a fire this past December continues to make a recovery in Smithers, B.C. Rescuers said the bear was burnt while hibernating in a slash pile set on fire near Dawson Creek, B.C.
Golden Globe Awards 2026: Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, and Jennifer Lawrence dazzle on red carpet
Hollywood’s biggest stars of film and TV set the tone for awards season on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ahead of the 2026 Golden Globes. Jennifer Lopez made a bold statement in a sheer vintage gown by Jean-Louis Cherrer. The dress featured brown brocade detailing over nude mesh fabric and a tulle mermaid-style lower skirt. Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERSelena Gomez channeled Old Ho...
Golden Globe Awards 2026: Selena Gomez, Brittany Snow and Amanda Seyfried dazzle on red carpet
Hollywood’s biggest stars of film and TV set the tone for awards season on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ahead of the 2026 Golden Globes. Selena Gomez channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a black floor-length Chanel gown with a white feathered off-the-shoulder neckline. Gomez styled her hair in a chic bob and accessorized with diamond sunburst earrings Gomez, who received her fourth consecutive best TV actress nomination for her role in the hit Hulu series "Only Murders in the Buildin...
Ice dance pair Gilles and Poirier lead Canadian figure skating contingent into 2026 Winter Games
The experienced ice dance pair of Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier will headline a contingent of 12 athletes named to Canada's figure skating team for Milano Cortina 2026.
U-Haul truck drives through Iran protest crowd in Los Angeles, one person struck and driver detained
One person was struck after a U-Haul truck drove through a crowd during a Los Angeles protest in support of anti-regime demonstrators in Iran, with the driver taken into custody, authorities said.The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday along Veteran Avenue near the Federal Building in the Westwood neighborhood, according to the the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)."At approximately 1530 hours, the driver of a U-Haul truck collided with individuals marching along Veteran Avenue in th...
Driver appears to ram U-Haul truck through crowd during Iran protest in Los Angeles
A person appeared to drive a U-Haul truck through a crowd during a Los Angeles demonstration in support of the Iranian people on Sunday.Hundreds gathered in the Westwood neighborhood as part of a march backing protesters in Iran, local outlet NBC4 Los Angeles reported.It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries in the incident involving the box truck.Authorities have not identified the driver, according to NBC4 Los Angeles.The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reports 583...
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U-Haul truck drives into protesters, sparking chaos at Westwood protest against Iran government
Video of the incident Sunday showed protesters pulling the driver out of the vehicle. Police appeared to have taken him into custody.
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U-Haul truck hits protesters during demonstration in Westwood against Iran government
Video of the incident Sunday showed protesters pulling the driver out of the vehicle. Police appeared to have taken him into custody.
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Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 3: The Frog and the Bird
Beginning in the 1980’s, another physicist, Roger Penrose, came up with what he called the Triangle of Reality, which sounds like the nerdiest cult in history (and when later I get to talk about the Pythagoreans you’ll see that I’m right).
49ers' George Kittle carted off field with Achilles injury during Wild Card Round vs Eagles
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles in the second quarter of the Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Kyle Shanahan said after the team's 23-19 win.Kittle was carted off the field after being tackled following a catch in the second quarter. He immediately grabbed at his right ankle, and replay showed him give way to Zach Baun's tackle without a fight to get off his leg. Kittle was trying to encourage his teammates as he was bei...
49ers' George Kittle carted off field with Achilles injury during Wild Card Round vs Eagles: reports
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles in the second quarter of the Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.Kittle was carted off the field after being tackled following a catch in the second quarter. He immediately grabbed at his right ankle, and replay showed him give way to Zach Baun's tackle without a fight to get off his leg. Kittle was trying to encourage his teammates as he was being carted off, clapping in their direc...
Eagles' Nick Sirianni, AJ Brown scream at each other on sideline during Wild Card Round vs 49ers
Tension is always high during the NFL playoffs, but it spilled over between head coach and star wide receiver on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and receiver A.J. Brown were spotted on the FOX broadcast going face-to-face with each other on the sideline, to the point where team chief security officer "Big Dom" DiSandro had to get in the middle and break it up.Sirianni was seen sprinting down his sideline at Lincoln Financial Field to yell at Brown to get off the ...
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Biggest airport in Africa under construction in Ethopia, PM says
Massive hub expected to handle some 110 million passengers a year.
'Dogma' director says Catholic faith fueled first film, but disbelief will shape sequel
Kevin Smith, creator of the 1999 cult classic film "Dogma," said the movie was written by a Catholic who believed every word of it, but its sequel will come from a man who has left his religion behind.Despite backlash from Christian groups at the time of the movie's release, the "Dogma" director maintains his film is "not just pro-faith, but pro-Catholic." Now, nearly three decades later, Smith is preparing a follow-up shaped by a very different worldview."In doing a 'Dogma' sequel, I've encount...
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Dutch court annuls marriage after ChatGPT vows fail legal test
The couple experienced emotional distress at the thought of losing their wedding date.
Must-see looks from the 2026 Golden Globes
Standout style moments from the 83rd annual red carpet.
Iran's collapse or survival hinges on one choice inside the Revolutionary Guard
Iran is not merely experiencing another wave of street protests. It is facing a crisis that strikes at the core of the Islamic Republic—and, for the first time in years, places the regime’s survival in real doubt.Across Iran, demonstrations sparked by economic collapse and corruption have rapidly transformed into direct challenges to clerical rule. Security forces have responded with live fire, mass arrests, and communications blackouts. International reporting cites hundreds of people killed an...
Jacob Frey tells critics 'sorry I offended their delicate ears' after ICE f-bomb controversy
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Sunday defended the profanity-laced remarks he made last week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a driver during an enforcement operation.Last Wednesday, Frey told ICE officials to "get the f--- out of Minneapolis," sharply criticizing federal authorities for operating in a city that did not welcome the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration agenda. His comments drew widespread criticism, with some authorities asserting th...
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NASA to Return SpaceX Crew Ahead of Schedule
NASA has announced that it and SpaceX will return the Crew-11 mission team to Earth from the ISS (due to medical concerns with a crew member) no earlier than 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) on Wednesday, Jan. 14th.
Kristi Noem tells CNN's Jake Tapper that he can't 'change the facts' about Minnesota ICE shooting
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem clashed with CNN anchor Jake Tapper over her comments shortly after a deadly shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minnesota.Speaking to the press after a Minneapolis ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, Noem said in a news conference that Good was partaking in "domestic terrorism" and was attempting to "weaponize her vehicle" to attack ICE officers.Tapper asked Noem about her statements, which he note...
DEA zeroes in on Cartel of the Suns bosses as Maduro is hauled into US narco case
The early-morning arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sent shockwaves around the world, marking the most consequential move by the United States in its war against the dictator’s notorious "Cartel of the Suns." Maduro was indicted alongside his wife, Cilia Flores, son and three alleged co-conspirators with federal gun and narcotics trafficking charges. The case, which mirrors original charges filed in the Southern District of New York in 2020, adds charges against Flores and was filed ...
Expert warns of 'extreme violence' in Venezuelan mining as Trump admin eyes mineral reserves
The Trump administration’s renewed interest in tapping Venezuela’s mineral reserves could carry with it "serious risk," an expert on illicit economies has warned in the wake of the capture of Nicolás Maduro.A day after the U.S. military captured Maduro in Caracas, Trump administration officials highlighted their interest in the country's critical mineral potential.Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters on Jan. 4, "You have steel, you have minerals, all the critical minerals. They have ...
The 2026 Golden Globes Are Tonight. Here’s Everything You Need To Know
The 2026 Hollywood awards season starts tonight.
Cruise ship insider reveals simple booking trick for scoring a better cabin
A woman who travels on cruise ships regularly says one simple booking move can help passengers get a better cabin.Mollie Finlon, 38, originally from Seattle, is able to sail at little or no cost through her husband’s job as a maritime engineer — which covers food, accommodation and other living expenses while onboard, she told news agency Jam Press.She also works as a guest presenter on high-end cruise liners for several months out of every year.LUXURY CRUISE LINE GOES ‘ADULTS ONLY’ TO CREATE MO...
Washington anti-ICE agitators clash with crowd calling for Iran regime change
Demonstrators with competing causes clashed in Washington, D.C. on Sunday as groups protesting unrest in Iran converged with other anti-ICE agitators and activists chanting "Free Palestine," leading to tense scenes as the crowds shouted over one another. Video from the scene shows several protest groups gathering in the same area, creating a chaotic and at times confrontational scene.A person filming the demonstrations said the crowd had "quadrupled in a week," as protests have expanded in recen...
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Thousands March in New York to Protest ICE Killing and Denounce Trump
About 2,000 protesters, prompted by the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by a federal immigration agent, gathered near Central Park and marched through Manhattan.
Trump Administration Wants to Achieve ‘Pax Silica’ Through AI. Here’s What That Means
Trump administration's global influence strategy runs through the AI supply chain.
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot dead in her car near a Minneapolis ICE site.
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Iran’s protests seem different this time. Is Tehran’s regime on the brink?
Analysis: The protests seem different this time. Is the regime on the brink?
Josh Allen scores game-winning touchdown as Bills topple Jaguars in wild-card round
Josh Allen has finally won a road playoff game, and it took his Superman traits to get it done for his Buffalo Bills.The Bills took down the Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-24, behind Allen’s two rushing scores, including the game-winner on Sunday afternoon.The fourth quarter was electric for both teams, as each scored two touchdowns in the 15 minutes that ensued. But it was Allen’s second rushing score of the game that mattered most in the end.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAllen an...
Former child star Jennette McCurdy reveals grooming ‘red flag’ she missed dating older man at 18
Jennette McCurdy called out what she described as a classic grooming line while opening up about dating a man twice her age when she was 18.McCurdy spoke about the age-gap relationship and the common "red flag" to watch out for while promoting her debut novel. The former Nickelodeon star wrote "Half His Age," inspired by her own experiences.The actress said her decision to date an older man at a young age felt justified at the time, shaped by a belief that she was unusually mature and emotionall...
Exiled Iranian crown prince appeals to Trump as Iran protests mark ‘defining' moment
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi appealed to President Donald Trump on Sunday to help liberate Iran as nationwide protests continue to roil the Islamic Republic."You have already established your legacy as a man committed to peace and fighting evil forces," Pahlavi said on "Sunday Morning Futures." "There is a reason why people in Iran are renaming streets after your name. They know that you are totally opposite to Barack Obama or Joe Biden. They know you're not going to throw them under...
Jenny McCarthy says Hollywood 'gets everything wrong' about real America after moving to Midwest
Jenny McCarthy was blunt about how out of touch she believes Hollywood is with everyday American life.On Tuesday, the 53-year-old actress appeared on "The Katie Miller Podcast," during which Miller, 34, asked McCarthy, "What do you think Hollywood gets right about real America and what do you think it gets wrong?""I think it gets everything wrong," McCarthy said. "I think there's nothing Hollywood gets right," she continued. "This is why I moved back to the Midwest."JENNY MCCARTHY REVEALS HOW SO...
Google's new commerce framework cranks up the heat on 'agentic shopping'
To further push the limits of consumerism, Google has launched a new open standard for agentic commerce that's called Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). In brief, it's a framework that combines the power of AI agents and online shopping platforms to help customers buy more things. Thanks to the introduction of UCP, Google is offering three new online shopping features. To start, Google's AI mode will have a new checkout feature that allows customers to buy eligible products from certain US retai...
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EU should consider forming combined military force and security council, defence chief says
Andrius Kubilius floats creating a force of 100,000 troops and European Security Council.
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Astronomers Spot a Barred Spiral Galaxy That Existed Just 2 Billion Years After the Big Bang
Astronomers have uncovered a barred spiral galaxy that existed over 2 billion years after the Big Bang, potentially making it the earliest barred spiral galaxy ever observed.
DC’s Tournament Arc Comic Adds ‘Mortal Kombat’ and Annabelle, Cuz Why Not
Here come some new challengers to 'DC K.O.,' which just further turns the whole event into a mini-version of 'Injustice 3.'
Matthew McConaughey says he turns into a ‘judgmental d---’ rewatching his movies
Matthew McConaughey does not like to watch his old movies.On the recent episode of SiriusXM's "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," McConaughey told hosts Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson that he doesn't rewatch his work because he turns into a "judgmental d---.""I don't love it. I always say this, I love the sound of my voice when it's coming outta my mouth, but not after," McConaughey said."I'm — f---ing Brando or Olivier when I'm working, when I watch it, oh jeez. I become this judgmental d---."MA...
Sophie Turner trains 'eight hours a day, five days a week' for intense 'Tomb Raider' role preparation
Sophie Turner is willing to go above and beyond to prepare for a role. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s "The Julia Cunningham Show," Turner — who is promoting her upcoming thriller series, "Steal" — opened up about the intense training she endured to gear up for her role as Lara Croft in the upcoming "Tomb Raider" film. After Cunningham asked Turner what her training regimen looked like, the "Game of Thrones" alum made a surprising admission.SOPHIE TURNER SLAMS PARENTING POLICE AFTER BEING CRI...
Former dietitian says homegrown food helps family's health after cutting grocery trips
A Minnesota homesteader says she grows nearly all the food her family eats, improving their overall health and cutting grocery store trips to about once a month.Katie Krejci, 38, began working toward a self-sufficient lifestyle more than a decade ago, starting with a small vegetable garden, she told Fox News Digital and news agency SWNS.Over time, that hobby expanded into a full-scale homesteading operation.5 GUT-BOOSTING FRUITS TO EAT MORE OF IN 2026 FOR BETTER DIGESTION, EXPERTS SAYIn June 202...
Bitcoin Mining is Being Used to Offset Heating Costs in Greenhouses and Homes
Of course, bitcoin critics would argue there is nothing truly gained here in terms of energy efficiency.
Street takeovers and traffic control by agitators in Minnesota cross legal lines, retired detective says
Agitators directing traffic and impeding law enforcement activity in Minnesota are drawing sharp criticism from a former police official, who warns the scenes signal a dangerous normalization of obstruction that threatens public safety and the rule of law.Retired NYPD detective and adjunct professor Mike Alcazar told Fox News Digital the behavior would never have been tolerated during his career, calling the lack of intervention a clear departure from long-standing enforcement standards."It woul...
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman faces battery allegation over alleged incident at wrestling match
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach Marcus Freeman was accused of battery in a police report filed earlier this month by an Indiana high school wrestling coach.Freeman was at the Al Smith Wrestling Invitational to support his son, Vinny, who competes for Penn High School. Freeman and New Prairie High School wrestling assistant coach Chris Fleeger claimed to have had some kind of physical contact after the football coach’s son lost his bout, according to the South Bend Tribune.CLICK HERE FOR...
Figure skater Maxim Naumov makes US Olympic team one year after losing both parents in tragic DC plane crash
Just one year after losing his parents in a tragic plane crash, figure skater Maxim Naumov is heading to the Winter Olympics to represent the United States.Naumov, 24, was officially named to the U.S. Olympic team, which will compete in the Milano Cortina games starting Feb. 6. He was among three men named to the figure skating squad, with Ilia Malinin and Andrew Torgashev.Naumov lost his parents, 1994 World Figure Skating pairs champions Evgenia "Zhenya" Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, after an Ame...
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Young mother seeks five relatives detained in a Venezuelan jail since last August
Lorealbert Gutierrez was arrested with six family members. Five have remained in jail.
Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez dies in plane crash hours before scheduled performance
Yeison Jiménez, a 34-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter, died in a plane crash just hours before he was set to perform. On Saturday, a plane crashed "in the sector between Paipa and Duitama," in Colombia, the Special Administrative Unit of Civil Aeronautics announced on X. Six people on the flight were killed, one of whom was Jiménez. "With heavy hearts and a pain impossible to describe, the organization and team of Yeison Jiménez deeply regret to inform you of his passing," a statement transl...
Guard at Winter Olympic construction site dies in nighttime subfreezing temperatures
A guard at a construction site near a 2026 Winter Olympic venue in the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo died during a frigid overnight shift, authorities confirmed on Saturday.
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Richard Codey, Former New Jersey Governor, Dies at 79
He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.
David Letterman blasts CBS News as 'wreck' run by 'idiots' who trampled network's integrity
Comedian and former "Late Show" host David Letterman unloaded on "idiots" at CBS News during a podcast on Friday, calling the network a "wreck.""What about those idiots at CBS?" Letterman said during "The Barbara Gaines Show," a podcast hosted by his former executive producer. "CBS News is a wreck, it’s just gone. CBS News for decades, going back to World War II — before World War II — they would be, Ed Murrow would be broadcasting the blitz of London from the rooftop of buildings in London for ...
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'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield accused of child sex abuse in New Mexico
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield, known for series 'The West Wing' and 'Thirtysomething,' has been accused of child sex abuse, according to New Mexico authorities.
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Medics say hospitals are overwhelmed with many victims, like Rubina Aminian, targeted at close range
Her family says Rubina Amini, 23, a Kurdish student, was shot in the back of the head.
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Iran’s protest crackdown leaves more than 500 dead as bodies pile up
Surging death toll follows a significant regime backlash over past days.
Pritzker dismisses ex-DC police officer's call for Americans to use Second Amendment to protect against ICE
Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., on Sunday dismissed a call from former D.C. police officer Michael Fanone — who was injured during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot — urging Americans to use their Second Amendment rights to protect themselves from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).CNN’s Jake Tapper played a clip on "State of the Union" featuring Fanone on The Lincoln Square’s "Protect and Serve" podcast, where he appeared to urge Americans to use guns to defend themselves against ICE following the shoot...
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Deadly weekend in French Alps as avalanches kill off-piste skiers
Three avalanches killed three off-piste skiers today, a day after similar incidents.
US used sonic weapon on Venezuelan troops, report shared by Leavitt claims
A viral story from a man claiming to have witnessed the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro states that the U.S. used sonic weapons during the mission to incapacitate opposing forces.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared the eyewitness interview on X, encouraging her followers to read the statement. The witness in the interview claims to be a guard who was serving at the Caracas military base where the U.S. captured Maduro."We were on guard, but suddenly a...
Critical clue led police to suspect Chicago doctor in deaths of Ohio dentist, wife
Investigators followed a critical clue that led to the arrest of the Chicago doctor suspected in the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio.Michael David McKee, 39, was arrested in connection with the double murder of Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, who were found dead at their Weinland Park home around 10 a.m. Dec. 30, officials have said.McKee was arrested in the Chicago area after detectives tracked his vehicle through neighborhood surveillance near the couple’s home,...
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US homeland chief accuses Democrats of inciting violence after woman killed
Democrats have criticised the exclusion of local investigators from the investigation.
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Richard Codey, Long-Serving New Jersey Politician, Dies at 79
He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.
California's governor plans to set aside $200 million for state EV tax credits
The loss of the federal EV tax credits may have been a huge blow to prospective buyers, but California wants to fill that gap for its residents. Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget for 2026-2027, which was released on Friday, includes a "light-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program" that details a one-time infusion of $200 million. According to the budget summary, this incentive program is "a critical part of the Administration's strategy to keep ZEVs affordable and accessible fo...
Super Bowl champ criticizes Jaguars' decision-making in crucial spot vs Bills
The Jacksonville Jaguars had a chance to go up seven points in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills in their AFC wild-card round matchup on Sunday.Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence took a snap on 4th-and-2 and ran to his left. He tried to reach for the marker and officials initially ruled that he got enough for a first down. But the Bills challenged the spot of the ball and a replay showed that Lawrence was down well short.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJacksonville ...
RIP Guy Moon, Composer of ‘Fairly Oddparents,’ ‘Danny Phantom,’ and More
The music of Guy Moon spanned classic Nick cartoons, 'The Brady Bunch,' and 'Johnny Quest.'
DHS deploying hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis, Noem announces
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday the government is sending additional federal agents to Minnesota to protect immigration officers and continue enforcement operations amid rising tensions following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen.Noem told "Sunday Morning Futures" host Maria Bartiromo that DHS will be sending hundreds more agents on Sunday and Monday to Minneapolis to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents to do their w...
This budget-friendly vegetable is becoming one of 2026’s biggest food trends
Cabbage is emerging as one of the defining food trends of 2026.Once known for boiled dinners and bland side dishes, cabbage is being reimagined as a versatile, affordable kitchen staple.Erin Clarke, a Wisconsin-based cookbook author and founder of WellPlated, told Fox News Digital the shift reflects changing priorities among home cooks, including cost, nutrition and flexibility in the kitchen.HOW MUCH RED MEAT IS TOO MUCH? EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON FOOD PYRAMID UPDATES"Cabbage is experiencing a renais...
Budget-friendly vegetable is becoming one of 2026’s biggest food trends
Cabbage is emerging as one of the defining food trends of 2026.Once known for boiled dinners and bland side dishes, the vegetable is being reimagined as a versatile, affordable kitchen staple.Erin Clarke, a Wisconsin-based cookbook author and founder of WellPlated, told Fox News Digital the shift reflects changing priorities among home cooks, including cost, nutrition and flexibility in the kitchen.HOW MUCH RED MEAT IS TOO MUCH? EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON FOOD PYRAMID UPDATES"Cabbage is experiencing a ...
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Instagram users urged to ignore suspicious password reset emails after data breach fears
Malwarebytes says data from about 17.5m accounts may have been scraped.
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Venezuelans demand political prisoners’ release, Maduro ‘doing well’
Only about 20 political prisoners have been freed despite US claims of a 'large' release.
Journalist’s dangerous obsession with a forgotten serial killer unraveled her reality
Laura Greenberg was a journalist determined to understand why people kill. In her search for answers, she befriended a long-forgotten serial killer behind bars. As he described his crimes, her sense of reality began to unravel.Greenberg’s unsettling bond with Doug Gretzler — who, along with accomplice Willie Steelman, killed 17 people, including two children — continues to haunt her decades later. Her search for understanding is the focus of Oxygen’s new true-crime documentary, "Charmed by the D...