Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Former Adams Aide, Took Diamond Earrings as Bribe, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors added new details to their case against Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who is accused of using her position in New York’s City Hall to help associates in exchange for bribes.

Amazon employees in Canada told about layoffs through premature internal email

Amazon on Tuesday appeared to have prematurely alerted Amazon Web Services cloud-computing employees to layoffs planned for Wednesday morning by sending a commiseration email and team-wide meeting invitation hours early.

Anker's new 45W Nano charger with smart display is on sale for $10 off

Anker introduced a nifty little charger at CES 2026, which is a refresh of the pre-existing Nano Charger. It's already on sale for $30, which is a discount of $10 when you clip the on-page coupon on Amazon. The 45W charger includes a smart display that shows real-time data like power flow, temperature and charging status. It also features "fun animations to keep things cheerful." Anker says it can recognize what's being charged and automatically adjust certain metrics to ensure a longer battery...

Sony Bravia 5 Review: An Excellent Mid-Tier TV for Cinephiles

This mid-tier Sony comes with its highest-end processor, and that's a big deal for home theater nerds.

I’m Sorry, That ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Prosthetic Was How Big?

Ser Arlan of Pennytree made quite the impression in this week's episode, and now the show's prosthetics designer is dishing on the details.

China finally approves the first batch of NVIDIA H200 AI GPU imports

China has agreed to import its first batch of NVIDIA’s H200 AI chips after the government initially rejected the idea, Reuters reported. Several hundred thousand H200 chips were approved for sale in the country following NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang’s visit there last week, according to two people familiar with the matter. The US government allowed the sale of NVIDIA’s H200 processors to vetted and approved companies in China late last year. The first sales have been allocated mainly to three unna...

Shokz OpenFit Pro review: Reducing distractions while keeping your ears open

Rarely does a set of open-fit earbuds actually impress me. I tend to find them underwhelming because overall sound quality is subpar compared to the more “traditional” in-ear models. Any promise of noise reduction, or a far-fetched claim of noise cancellation, usually doesn’t hold true. The first time I used the Shokz OpenFit Pro ($249.95) I was immediately met with better audio performance than I’d just experienced on Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip and noise reduction technology that actually lessene...

Apple Creator Studio is now available: What's included, how much it costs and what it means for creators

Apple has been leaning harder on services for several years now. That part of the business brought in tens of billions of dollars in revenue last year alone, and the company says 2025 was a record year. With Apple Creator Studio, Apple is extending that strategy further into professional creative software. Apple Creator Studio is a new subscription bundle that packages several of the company’s pro apps under a single monthly or yearly fee. It launches on January 28 and includes a one-month free ...

Shell Fragment Found Fitted With Strange Tag Sparks Internet Mystery

A snorkeler in Australia found a shell tagged with a strangely specific number, kickstarting an online mystery about its origins.

Trump rips Pro Football Hall of Fame for 'ridiculous' decision to snub Bill Belichick from first-ballot honor

President Donald Trump ripped the decision to keep Bill Belichick out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot on Wednesday.Belichick didn’t get the 40 votes needed from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall of Famers, ESPN reported, citing sources. The snub drew outrage from across the sports spectrum, including Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James, Jimmy Johnson and others.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTrump added his voice to the chorus in a post on Trut...

Cruise ship trapped in heavy sea ice is rescued by US Coast Guard vessel

A cruise ship was trapped in thick sea ice on Saturday while sailing near Antarctica.The Scenic Eclipse II became stuck while sailing through the Ross Sea. It requested assistance after it was unable to break through the surrounding pack ice, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a press release.In footage shared by a member of the Coast Guard, USCGC Polar Star is seen breaking apart thick ice as it approaches the stranded vessel.CDC REPORTS FIRST CRUISE NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS YEAR, AS NEARLY 90 PEOPLE ...

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protest organizers target Minneapolis-St Paul for next flagship demonstration

A group that organized two nationwide "No Kings" protests last year is planning its next large-scale national demonstration on March 28, with a particular focus on Minnesota, which has emerged as ground zero for anti-immigration enforcement demonstrations over the last few months.The anti-Trump protest is being organized by Indivisible, a liberal grassroots group, that said demonstrations are expected across the country that day.The group said the upcoming event — referred to as "No Kings 3" — w...

6 Best VPN Services (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.

Trump pressures Iran to 'come to the table' as 'massive' US armada draws near

President Donald Trump urged Iran to "come to the table" as the U.S. deploys a "massive armada" to the region on Wednesday.Trump confirmed that USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group are deploying as a direct threat to the Iranian regime. The president said a major attack may be necessary of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime does not make a deal with the U.S."A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose. It is a larger fleet, headed by the ...

90-year-old woman who wandered outside during winter storm among 10 dead in New York City

A 90-year-old woman is among ten dead in New York City after she wandered outside in frigid temperatures during the winter storm over the weekend, according to a neighbor.Doreen Ellis, who had dementia, left her apartment in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood overnight, walked halfway down the block and into the backyard of another building, where she was found dead Monday morning, her family and neighbors told Gothamist."She had done that [wandered out] before, but this was in the summertime...

President of largest teachers union set to speak at 'Political Revolution' event targeting ICE

National Education Association President Becky Pringle is set to speak at a virtual event Wednesday titled "Roadmap to Political Revolution," hosted by the Sunrise Movement.The event intends to address immigration enforcement under the Trump administration."It’s time we dream — and organize — at the scale that Trump and billionaires are creating nightmares. 2026 is the year we break it all open," a description of the event notes.Speakers at the mass call also include Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif, and...

NFL legend Jimmy Johnson furious over Bill Belichick first-ballot Hall of Fame snub

NFL coaching legend Jimmy Johnson was furious with the voting contingent who decided to keep Bill Belichick from achieving first-ballot Hall of Fame status on Tuesday.Belichick didn’t get the 40 votes needed from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall of Famers, ESPN reported, citing sources. The reported snub drew outrage, including from Johnson, who appeared to be irate on social media.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"This is just WRONG ..#2 winning ALL TIME…more...

Democrats win 2 special Minnesota House races amid immigration crackdown

Democrats secured victories in two special elections for the State House on Tuesday, as the state reels from controversy over federal immigration enforcement.Democrats Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai won special elections for Districts 47A and 64A. Their victories mean the GOP and Democrats are now tied for seats in the Minnesota State House at 67-67.Luger-Nikolai won her race with 95% of the vote, while Buck ran uncontested.The State House is currently operating under a power-sharing agreeme...

Wife of former South Korean president sentenced to 20 months for bribery

A South Korean court sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Wednesday to one year and eight months in jail after finding her guilty of accepting Chanel bags and a diamond pendant from Unification Church officials in return for political favours.

I'm an American farmer empty USDA offices means fewer family farms

Believe it or not, it’s possible for federal agricultural policy to not just fail in Washington. It can also fail when there’s no one left in a local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office to help farmers put programs into practice. I’ve seen that reality up close, after spending more than three decades serving producers as a district conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).My job wasn’t to sit behind a desk. It was to sit across the table from farmers, vi...

When hate becomes a business: The monetization of antisemitism

Antisemitism has always adapted to its surroundings. Today, it has adapted to the digital economy.What once circulated through fringe pamphlets or isolated gatherings now thrives online, in an environment where outrage is rewarded, provocation is amplified and attention can be monetized. Antisemitism is no longer just spreading. In many cases, it is being incentivized.In the modern attention economy, clicks equal currency. Algorithms are designed to reward engagement, not accuracy or morality. C...

Doctors share alcohol recommendations for men vs women as guidance shifts

The new federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest simply limiting alcohol intake for better health.The shifted guidance challenges previous standards that listed moderate drinking limits — one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men.A standard drink is about 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor, according to experts.HIGHER STROKE RISK LINKED TO CONSUMING CERTAIN AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL, STUDY FINDSHeavy drinking is defined as four or more drinks per day for ...

Bandai’s ‘Marvel vs. Capcom’ Figures Just Keep Getting Better and Better

Wolverine joins the fray for a berserker barrage or two, as the SH Figuarts 'Gamerverse' line adds another Marvel icon.

No Phone, No Social Safety Net: Welcome to the ‘Offline Club’

Across Europe’s largest cities, people are gathering for semi-silent, offline hangouts, in search of an experience that isn’t mediated through their smartphones.

Google’s Smart Glasses Will Have the Best Software. But They’ll Have to Win on Style Too

When Google releases its smart glasses in the coming months, the strength of its AI-powered software will be its biggest leg up on its rivals. But will people want to be seen wearing them?

Alberta’s population could surpass British Columbia’s as early as 2038: StatsCan

Alberta could overtake British Columbia as Canada's third most populated province in just over a decade, according to new projections released by Statistics Canada.

Amazon's latest round of layoffs will affect 16,000 workers

Amazon has confirmed that it’s letting go of 16,000 workers and employees across its organization. In an announcement by company SVP Beth Galetti, she explained that Amazon was going through organizational changes to reduce layers and remove bureaucracy. Affected employees in the US will be given 90 days to look for another internal role and will receive severance pay if they do not find any. Galetti also said that Amazon doesn’t have plans to announce “broad reductions every few months” but adm...

The Magnetic "Birdsong" of the Smallest Planet

BepiColombo is slowly uncovering more and more fun facts about Mercury as it continues its preliminary mission. One of the more interesting things found so far is a magnetic “chorus” that appears similar to a phenomenon found in Earth’s much larger magnetic field. A new paper in Nature Communications from the researchers responsible for the probe’s Mio instrument that is studying Mercury’s magnetic field describes what could be thought of as a form of magnetic birdsong.

Trump launches midterm push in Iowa with crucial warning and more top headlines

1.  Trump launches midterm push in Iowa with crucial warning2. Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance after man charges her at town hall3. Secretary Rubio testifies on Venezuela strategy after Republican vote flipWINTER FURY – Next big storm threat brewing could 'bomb' out along East Coast with heavy snow. Continue reading …DISCHARGED – Anti-ICE nurse fired after pushing paralytic drug in viral video about sabotaging agents. Continue reading …CHANTS TO CUFFS – Tables turn on anti–Border Patrol ...

Julian Edelman reveals Bill Belichick's most memorable rule during Patriots dynasty

At the height of the New England Patriots dynasty, Bill Belichick had a famous docket of rules. Super Bowl LI MVP Julian Edelman remembers Belichick's most "memorable" rule."The most memorable rule I always remember him saying is nothing could, nothing burning can be in your hotel rooms," Edelman told Fox News Digital in August, while promoting the sleeping pill Unisom. "'I don't' care if it's incense, this scents, sage, if it burns you can't have it.'" CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOX...

'NFL RedZone' host Scott Hanson explains why Sam Darnold is top Super Bowl LX 'human interest story'

The Super Bowl averaged 127.7 million viewers on FOX last year, ranging from die-hard NFL fans, to the casuals hanging out at a party enjoying the "Big Game."While some know the X's and O's more than others, there are usually many human interest stories leading up to kickoff, and "NFL RedZone" host Scott Hanson already knows the greatest one of all in the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. "Sam Darnold is that story," Hanson told Fox News Digital about the Seahawks' s...

New book claims Shakespeare was actually a Black, Jewish woman poet named Emilia Bassano

The author of a new book about William Shakespeare is claiming that the works of the famed playwright were actually written by a Black, Jewish woman. The book, titled, "The Real Shakespeare: Emilia Bassano Willoughby" by Irene Coslet, argues that Shakespeare was actually Emilia Bassano, a Jewish, dark-skinned woman who was an English poet during the Elizabethan period. The Amazon description for the book, which says it is set to be released March 30, questions if Shakespeare was indeed "a white ...

Apple Patches Old Versions of iOS to Keep iMessage and FaceTime Running

Apple is renewing certificates for iOS versions dating back to 2013 to keep the lights on a little longer.

Patrick Mahomes calls Bill Belichick Pro Football Hall of Fame first-ballot snub 'insane'

Bill Belichick’s resume screams one-way ticket to Canton, Ohio, but when he wasn’t voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, many were left flabbergasted on Tuesday night.Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is among them."Insane…don’t even understand how this could be possible," Mahomes responded on X to ESPN’s Adam Schefter’s post about the news that Belichick fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes needed for induction in his first year of eligibility.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO...

Trump endorses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s son-in-law for Congress

President Donald Trump has endorsed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's son-in-law, Michael Alfonso, for Congress."Michael is the son-in-law of our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, and the wonderful Rachel Campos-Duffy, of FoxNews, one of the most popular (and talented!) anchors in all of Television," the president declared in a Tuesday night Truth Social post."Michael Alfonso has been a WINNER all of his life, comes from a truly spectacular family, and has my Complete and Total ...

Liberal Wisconsin brewing company promises 'free beer, all day long' after Trump dies

The Minocqua Brewing Company in Wisconsin appeared to promote a deal for "free beer, all day long" on the day President Donald Trump dies in a post last week."Free beer, all day long, the day he dies. Show us this post when it happens in a few months and we’ll make good on that promise," the "progressive beer" company wrote on Facebook on Thursday.The company added, "update, we meant the Madison Taproom because that’s open all year, if he dies in the summer, then it’s gonna be the Minocqua Tapro...

Archaeologists uncover long-lost basilica tied to legendary father of architecture

Archaeologists in Italy recently unearthed a 2,000-year-old basilica linked to Vitruvius, the legendary engineer long known as the father of architecture.The building remains were found in Fano, a city roughly 150 miles northeast of Rome. The discovery was announced at a press conference with Italian officials on Jan. 19, according to Reuters.Officials have identified the building as a basilica, or a public building. Basilicas were largely used for civic, not religious, purposes before Rome adop...

Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ curse hits Hollywood as royal drifts in Meghan Markle’s shadow: experts

Prince Harry’s so-called "Spare" curse, royal experts say, seems to have followed the Duke of Sussex to Hollywood.Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions. Harry's nuclear tell-all, published in 2023, has also kept him estranged from his family.Meanwhile, the experts point to Meghan Markle’s expanding business pursuits in California, whe...

Minn anti-Border Patrol riot backfires as agitators allegedly hurl objects at cops, arrests expose rap sheets

Several of the agitators arrested outside a Minnesota hotel where they believed Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino was staying have criminal records, with one arrestee openly embracing a "disrupt disturb resist" slogan on Instagram.The agitators were outside the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Maple Grove, Minnesota, on Monday night, where they had thought Bovino was staying. Arrests were made after authorities said the demonstration was "no longer considered peaceful," and declared it an u...

Immigration agents, leaders defy best practices honed by U.S. police for half a century

Police leaders, civil rights advocates and other experts say the actions of immigration officials and agents run counter to law enforcement's best practices.

Expiration of federal health insurance subsidies: What to know in California

Thousands in California who rely on the state-run health insurance marketplace face premiums that are thousands of dollars higher as federal subsidies expire.

Barabak: They said Katie Porter was dead politically. I checked her pulse

A one-two punch of unflattering videos caused many to write off Porter's gubernatorial candidacy. But the former O.C. congresswoman remains a top contender.

Pico Rivera aims to buy L.A.'s last slaughterhouse to keep other meat processors from moving in

The city of Pico Rivera says it will try to purchase a slaughterhouse facility with an aim of bringing new purpose to the site.

A push to end a fractured approach to post-fire contamination removal

Assemblymember John Harabedian is introducing new legislation that would create statewide science-based standards for the testing and removal of contamination left by wildfires.

For injured sea turtles like three-flippered 'Porkchop,' Aquarium of the Pacific has doubled its care space

On Wednesday, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach opened an exhibit where visitors for the first time can watch sick and injured sea turtles go through rehabilitation, including "Porkchop," who had a flipper amputated.

How past ICE funding votes are reshaping California's race for governor

ICE, Minneapolis killings stir up California governor's race as Democratic candidates criticize each other over past votes to fund border security, immigration

A North Atlantic Right Whale Baby Boom Is On—but the Species Remains at Risk

Researchers have documented the births of nearly two dozen North Atlantic right whale calves this season. It’s an encouraging sign for a species whose population is estimated to be below 400.

Top Dem fundraiser slammed for honoring Nazi officer in social media post: ‘Disturbing trend’

A top Democratic fundraiser in Michigan is taking heat for a Veteran’s Day social media post in which she honored her grandfather, who served as an officer in the Nazi military forces during World War II.Kelly Neumann, a fundraising host for Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson and senatorial candidate Mallory McMorrow, honored her grandfather, Albert Neumann, a WWII German military officer whom she called "one of my best friends."In a 2024 Veterans Day post on Facebook tha...

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake rattles southern and central Ontario

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake rumbled through parts of central and southern Ontario Tuesday night.

Mamdani Makes a ‘Tonight Show’ Cameo

The mayor appeared with Jimmy Fallon and made a joke, but also urged New Yorkers to stay inside during the freezing weather.

The best robot vacuums on a budget for 2026

If vacuuming is your least favorite chore, employing a robot vacuum can save you time and stress while also making sure your home stays clean. While once most robo-vacs landed on the higher end of the price spectrum, that’s not the case anymore. Sure, you could pick up a $1,000 cleaning behemoth with mopping features, but it would be incorrect to assume that you need to spend that much money to get a good machine.Now, you can get an autonomous dirt-sucker with serious cleaning chops for $500 som...

House launches investigation into hospitals allegedly letting foreign patients jump organ transplant lines

House lawmakers are launching a congressional investigation into two major hospital systems amid allegations they allowed wealthy foreign patients to bypass U.S. organ transplant waiting lists, as more than 100,000 Americans remain on those lists and thousands die each year waiting for life-saving organs.Reps. Jason Smith, R-Mo., and David Schweikert, R-Ariz., who lead the House Ways and Means Committee’s oversight effort, sent letters Tuesday to the University of Chicago Medical Center and Mont...

Ilhan Omar hit with unknown spray and other key moments from chaotic Minneapolis town hall

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., held a town hall Tuesday evening in her home district amid recent shootings involving federal immigration agents and local agitators in Minneapolis.  The event started out mostly uneventful until a man attacked the congresswoman with some sort of chemical spray that had a foul odor, according to those close by. Those nearby Omar wanted her to leave, but Omar refused and continued on."Please don't let them have the show," Omar could be heard saying after she was hit with...

Ilhan Omar hit with unknown spray and other highlights from chaotic Minneapolis town hall

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., held a town hall Tuesday evening in her home district amid recent shootings involving federal immigration agents and local agitators in Minneapolis.  The event started out mostly uneventful until someone attacked the congresswoman with some sort of chemical spray that had a foul odor, according to those close by. Those nearby Omar wanted her to leave, but Omar refused and continued on."Please don't let them have the show," Omar could be heard saying after she was hit wi...

A therapist's warning: Trump didn't break America permanent outrage did

After my Wall Street Journal opinion piece, "Is ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ Real?" was published, the response was immediate and intense. Some readers thanked me. Many were furious. I was accused of excusing Donald Trump, minimizing harm, and betraying my profession. Some messages were hostile. A few crossed into threats.What struck me wasn’t the disagreement itself, but how quickly disagreement turned into fury. Simply questioning the idea was enough to set people off. That reaction stayed wit...

I worked for Justice Alito. What I saw up close shatters the media smear

Critics of Supreme Court justices frequently resort to unfair caricatures of those justices that, the critics hope, will generate clicks and likes. If you happened to see a recent hit piece on Justice Alito, for example, you would read that he is "unhappy," "aggrieved," and "wronged." And he, like the others, is expected to endure these attacks in silence. For, if the justices speak up, their critics then castigate them as thin-skinned and—conveniently—unhappy, aggrieved, and wronged.This viciou...

Hollywood’s selective silence on Iran exposes the lie of celebrity activism

In the glittering ballroom of the Golden Globes, the air is usually thick with self-congratulatory speeches about the power of art to change the world.But this year, as the Iranian regime escalated its brutal crackdown on a generation of freedom fighters, that same room was defined by a haunting, comfortable silence. Many of the night’s most visible moral arbiters, including Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Ariana Grande, Jean Smart, Natasha Lyonne and Bella Ramsey, proudly wore pins against ICE after...

Rubio scheduled to appear before Senate to outline Trump's Venezuela policy

veneuleSecretary of State Marco Rubio will publicly testify on the Trump administration’s policy in Venezuela Wednesday morning after vowing to lawmakers that no more military action was expected in the region. Rubio’s return to the Hill, an increasingly frequent occurrence in recent months, comes after he, President Donald Trump, administration officials and Senate Republican leadership successfully killed a bipartisan push to rein in the president’s war authorities in Venezuela. His scheduled ...

Federal report examines gaps in RCMP response to N.S. mass shooting

A workplace incident report investigated the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia which left RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson and 21 others dead.

Millions of Canadian homes have high levels of cancer-causing radon. Is yours one of them?

Why solving cold case killings just got much harder for police

Police cold-case units face a new challenge in solving decades-old killings. With the world's largest storehouse of genealogy information, Ancestry.com, now banning law enforcement from using its data without obtaining a court order, it is much harder for police to build family trees based on crime-scene DNA and zone in on suspects via their distant relatives.

How are the NDP leadership hopefuls different? Contrasts emerge as they hit membership deadline

In a leadership race where candidates have largely been in agreement, candidates are beginning to show New Democrats what sets them apart.

These Ontario snowbirds are ditching the U.S. and wintering in Mexico

Some Ontario residents who typically spend their winters in the U.S. say they’ve recently opted to buy property in Mexico instead.  The shift comes as some snowbirds grow uneasy about the political climate under U.S. President Donald Trump.

5 CAF members quit Women Veterans Council, citing lack of 'real outcomes'

Five Canadian Armed Forces members of the Women Veterans Council have quit over what they say is a failure of “institutional conditions needed to enable meaningful, impactful work.”

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K, waive all expenses for those making under $100K

Yale University announced on Tuesday that new undergraduate students from families making under $200,000 a year would receive free tuition and students from families making under $100,000 a year would have all their education costs waived."This strategic investment is central to our mission to educate exceptional students from all backgrounds," Provost Scott Strobel said in a statement. "The benefits are evident as these talented students enrich the Yale campus and go on to serve their communiti...

Did a Luxury Nursing Home Hold a 91-Year-Old Woman Captive?

Her memory was failing, and the $28,000-a-month assisted living facility wouldn’t let her leave. Was it protecting her from an untrustworthy guardian?

New York Sues Solar Panel Firm, Saying It Bilked Hundreds of Customers

The city is demanding about $20 million in penalties and restitution from Radiant Solar, the largest sum it has ever sought from a home improvement contractor.

We-Vibe Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 60% Off

Save on We-Vibe, including app-controlled bestsellers and popular gift sets designed for couples, connection, and shared pleasure.

Graham pushes back on Tillis' criticism of Noem, Miller for labeling man killed by Border Patrol a 'terrorist'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Tuesday defended Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller after Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., criticized the pair for labeling the U.S. citizen killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis as a "domestic terrorist."Tillis was the first Senate Republican to call for Noem to be fired after the killing of Alex Pretti, 37, who was shot by federal agents as he was recording immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis over ...

Dozens arrested after protesters take over NYC hotel lobby during anti-ICE demonstration

Police made dozens of arrests after an anti-ICE protest broke out inside a New York City hotel Tuesday evening, according to reports.New York City Police Department officers responded to the Hilton Garden Inn on Sixth Avenue in Tribeca at around 6 p.m. after protesters took over the lobby and obstructed pedestrian traffic.Sunrise Movement, an activist group, posted on X earlier Tuesday claiming the hotel was housing ICE officials.SOCIALIST GROUPS CHANT 'KILLER KRISTI' WHILE ESCALATING NATIONWIDE...

Lovehoney Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 70% Off

Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.

20% Squarespace Promo Codes | February 2026

Get 20% off your next website, 10% off with exclusive Squarespace discount code, 50% off plans, and more top coupons from WIRED.

SoCal man once stole a billionaire's identity, then he set his sights on surfers, prosecutors say

A convicted bank robber awaits sentencing after pleading guilty in a nearly $1-million fraud scheme that targeted Southern California surfers.

Tim Cook Wants ‘Deescalation’ in Minneapolis

His statement to his employees is not exactly forceful.

Biofilms May Have Sparked Life on Earth—and Could Sustain It in Space

How can microorganism communities known as biofilms, and have been hypothesized to be responsible for early life on Earth, be used for space exploration? This is what a recent study published in npj Biofilms and Microbiomes hopes to address as an international collaboration of researchers investigated the pros and cons of using biofilms in spaceflight. This study has the potential for scientists to better understand the role of biofilms in spaceflight while mitigating health risks of astronauts.

Border czar Homan meets with Minnesota officials following immigration operation tensions

Border czar Tom Homan met with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Tuesday as the Trump administration shakes up its federal immigration crackdown following two fatal shootings and subsequent protests in the Twin Cities.The meetings came after President Donald Trump on Monday replaced Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino with Homan to lead operations in Minnesota, days after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis."Today I met with ...

Hollywood Burbank Airport at risk of a midair collision, top U.S. transportation official says

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, speaking just before the first anniversary of a catastrophic crash that claimed 67 lives outside Washington, D.C., said "people are raising red flags" about Burbank Airport.

Looks Like American TikTok’s Problems Are Sending Users Flocking to Alternatives

TikTok isn’t in great shape lately, and it looks like some users have had enough.

Former Prince Andrew rides with Princess Beatrice at Windsor amid eviction

The Princesses were said to have snubbed their disgraced dad at Christmas.

Suspected L.A. copper wire thief goes into a manhole and refuses to come out

An alleged copper wire thief evaded police for nearly four hours by hiding in a manhole in Chatsworth.

The "China Sky Eye" Traces Fast Radio Bursts to a Binary Star System

An international team of astronomers has uncovered the first definitive evidence that at least some fast radio bursts (FRBs) originate in binary stellar systems.

Former Adams Aide Took Bribe of Diamond Earrings, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors added new details to their case against Ingrid Lewis-Martin, who is accused of using her position in New York’s City Hall to help associates in exchange for bribes.

Iowa man stops Trump at restaurant with unexpected request before speech

President Donald Trump paused during a restaurant stop in Iowa after a patron asked if he could pray for him ahead of the president’s remarks near Des Moines.Video shared on X by White House aide Margo Martin shows the moment unfolding inside the Machine Shed restaurant, where a man from the crowd addressed Trump directly."Can I pray for you real quick?" the man asked."Absolutely! Come on. Let’s go," Trump replied, bowing his head as the man began to pray.TRUMP TELLS MARCH FOR LIFE PROTECTING TH...

Steelers usher in new coaching era; Mike McCarthy-Aaron Rodgers reunion talk builds

Earlier this month, the Pittsburgh Steelers entered a head coaching search for just the third time since hiring Chuck Noll in 1969.On Jan. 13, Mike Tomlin announced he would step down after 19 seasons as the franchise's head coach.During the search for their next head coach, the Steelers interviewed a number of candidates, many of them young assistants in the vein of Noll, Mike Tomlin and Bill Cowher, all of whom arrived in Pittsburgh as relative unknowns and left with Super Bowl rings and Hall ...

Dozens Arrested After Anti-ICE Protest at a Manhattan Hilton

The demonstration at the TriBeCa hotel followed a similar targeting of a Hilton property in Minneapolis on Sunday.

Russia’s invasion has caused nearly two million military killed, wounded, or missing, think-tank says

Russia's estimated toll of 1.2 million casualties includes up to 325,000 killed.

Ted Cruz urges US to arm Iranian protesters as militias threaten ‘total war’ against America

Sen. Ted Cruz called for the U.S. to arm Iranian protesters Tuesday as unrest continues inside the nation and Iran-backed militias issued threats against Washington."We should be arming the protesters in Iran. NOW," Cruz wrote in a post on X."For the Iranian people to overthrow the Ayatollah — a tyrant who routinely chants ‘death to America’ — would make America much, much safer," the Texas Republican added.Cruz was responding to another post from Tehran Bureau, which cited a source inside Iran ...

Ben and Jerry’s co-founder calls for ICE to be 'defunded and disbanded': 'This is not freedom'

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen called for ICE to be "defunded and disbanded" after the second fatal shooting this month of an American in Minneapolis involving federal immigration agents.Cohen said he initially planned to create an ice cream honoring Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis, but that he did not have it in him to make the treat after Border Patrol agents on Saturday fatally shot Alex Pretti, also 37, while he...

Jimmy Fallon brings out NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to recite recycled cold weather joke

After taking heat for recycling the same joke about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, late-night host Jimmy Fallon brought the mayor onstage to deliver the punchline himself during a surprise appearance.Fallon has faced criticism since December for repeating the same "it’s so cold" joke about the new mayor across multiple episodes without acknowledging the reused punchline."It was so cold in New York City this morning, walking to work, I saw a Wall Street stockbroker spooning with Zohran Mamda...

Jimmy Fallon brings out NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to recite recycled cold-weather joke

After taking heat for recycling the same joke about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, late-night host Jimmy Fallon brought the mayor onstage to deliver the punchline himself during a surprise appearance.Fallon has faced criticism since December for repeating the same "it’s so cold" joke about the new mayor during multiple episodes without acknowledging the reused punchline."It was so cold in New York City this morning, walking to work, I saw a Wall Street stockbroker spooning with Zohran Mamda...

Ron DeSantis vows Florida will fire elected officials for Jacob Frey-like actions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News that if officials in his state "act like" Minnesota leaders have been amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, they should expect to "get removed" from their positions.The governor explained Florida's legal requirement for all state and local law enforcement agencies to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations."If you act like Jacob Frey in Florida, then you get removed f...

Brittney Griner compares Russian prison experience to current ICE enforcement in United States

WNBA star Brittney Griner believes her new documentary about her time imprisoned in Russia compares to the current situation in the United States.With ICE agents cracking down on immigration in major cities across the country, Griner told The Hollywood Reporter she hopes her 30 for 30 documentary, which premieres at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival Tuesday night and will air later this year on ESPN, will "shed some light" on what the country could become "if we keep letting this happen."Right now...

US Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting in Minneapolis

In a livestream, a man walks up and sprays what appears to be liquid at Ilhan Omar.

U.S. Expects to Finish Review of Epstein Files Soon, Bondi Says

By law, the government was required to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein in December. Now the attorney general said they will be out “in the near term.”

‘Yellowstone’ star Kelly Reilly calls drama surrounding hit show's final season a ‘shame’

Kelly Reilly is breaking her silence on the ending of "Yellowstone" and the off-screen tensions that shaped the final chapter of the hit Western series.In December 2024, "Yellowstone" concluded after five seasons after a widely reported conflict between lead actor Kevin Costner and series creator Taylor Sheridan. The behind-the-scenes drama led to Costner's early departure from the series, forcing the production to rework "Yellowstone's" final season and ending.During an interview with The Times...

Man sprays U.S. lawmaker Ilhan Omar with unknown substance at town hall

A man was tackled to the ground after spraying an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall she was hosting in Minneapolis on Tuesday.

'Star Trek' actress says backlash pushes the show’s 'wokeness' to warp speed

A "Star Trek" actress says conservative backlash is pushing the franchise to lean harder into what she calls its "super woke" identity. Among the critics is White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, who has accused the franchise of abandoning its core audience.Gina Yashere, who plays Lura Thok in the new Paramount+ series "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy," responded online after sharing a clip from comedian Bill Maher’s show that touched on the controversy."All of the hatred coming at us is...

The National | Trump signals change in Minnesota tactics

Jan. 27, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to de-escalate the situation in Minnesota. Carney stands by his blunt speech at the World Economic Forum after the U.S. says he walked it back. Alberta separatist push a petition that would trigger a referendum. Watch The National 9pm EST Sun-Fri

Storm Tests Mamdani as Dangerous Cold Grips New York

The death toll from the storm has risen to 10. As it emerged that some of the dead had prior contact with social service workers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed to do more to get people into shelters.

Trump launches midterm push in Iowa, warns losses would derail agenda: 'We gotta win'

President Donald Trump kicked off an aggressive midterm push Tuesday night in Iowa, warning supporters that losing control of Congress would jeopardize his tax cuts, border policies and broader second-term agenda as he urged Republicans to turn out and "win the midterms.""If we lose the midterms, you’ll lose so many of the things that we’re talking about, so many of the assets that we’re talking about, so many of the tax cuts that we’re talking about, and it would lead to very bad things," Trump...