Body found during search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos as another teen girl disappears
A body was found Tuesday evening as authorities in Bexar County, Texas, grapple with a series of disappearances involving teen girls who all went missing within a week.The body was found during the search for 19-year-old Camila Olmos, though police said it is too early to determine whether the remains belong to her.Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said during a news conference that investigators had "just recently found a body in a field" around 4:40 to 4:45 p.m., adding that the medical exam...
Benjamin Netanyahu pushes back on 'fake spins' suggesting tension between him and Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed what he called "fake spins" of his meeting with President Donald Trump during an interview on "Special Report" Tuesday evening.Netanyahu spoke with "Special Report" executive editor Bret Baier after meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Monday to discuss plans to implement the second phase of the Gaza peace deal. Though he acknowledged the difficulty implementing the second phase has been, Netanyahu denied reports that he and Trump were "butting ...
Alabama star wide receiver shuts down transfer rumors
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams had a breakout freshman season with the Crimson Tide, eclipsing 45 catches and 800 yards receiving in 13 games.He had a quieter season in 2025 than he, or Alabama fans, would have hoped. Through 13 games, he has 43 catches for 636 yards and four touchdown receptions. As Williams gears up to play Indiana in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, he was asked about the possibility of hitting the transfer portal.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS...
Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirms return plans despite missed playoffs, injury concerns
Andy Reid has spent nearly all of his adult life in coaching. For more than the last quarter-century, Reid has patrolled the sideline as an NFL head coach, first guiding the Philadelphia Eagles and now leading the Kansas City Chiefs.Reid cemented his legacy in Kansas City with three Super Bowl titles, but his age, Patrick Mahomes’ season-ending ACL injury and the uncertainty swirling around Travis Kelce’s future have fueled speculation that he could step away as soon as 2026.Despite those factor...
SEE IT: Daycare center at heart of Minnesota fraud investigation fixes sign after viral mockery
The Minneapolis-area daycare, whose misspelled sign "Quality Learing Center" went viral after being reported on by YouTube journalist Nick Shirley in his investigation into rampant fraud in Minnesota, has now corrected the infamous sign.Shirley and another man approached a building labeled the Quality Learing Center (sic) in Minneapolis, with Shirley noting that "Learning" was misspelled on the daycare’s sign outside. The business appeared inactive during the visit despite receiving state childc...
Drone search launched for runaway wallaby in New Jersey that can reach 35 mph: ‘They get hoppin’
New Jersey authorities are using drones to search for a runaway wallaby who hopped his way off an animal farm in Gloucester County on Monday night.Rex, a 3-year-old wallaby, wandered away from the Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown after a gate was allegedly left unlatched overnight.The missing marsupial was later spotted in a Walmart parking lot nearly five miles from the farm Tuesday morning.Sue Layden, who owns the animal sanctuary with her husband, told Fox News Digital they have had Rex for ...
Shirley associate in viral video says he filed criminal complaint against Walz over daycare fraud allegations
Independent journalist Nick Shirley and his researcher "David" returned to the Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday dressed in a sweatshirt emblazoned with "1-800 FRAUD," following the release of his viral video alleging fraud at state-funded childcare facilities in Minnesota.At the site, David also told reporters he had filed a criminal complaint against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz related to the alleged widespread fraud.In a post shared on X, Shirley and David are also shown during th...
Brigitte Bardot’s death shrinks Billy Joel’s ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ list to just 3 living names
Billy Joel’s pop song history lesson that is "We Didn’t Start the Fire" got an update following Brigitte Bardot’s death on Sunday.The 1989 song lists 59 people— both famous and infamous — that the Piano Man immortalized as being important to the mid-century period.And with the French actress’ death at 91, only three of the notables mentioned remain alive, according to an update on Reddit that showed a chart of every name listed.Those listed in the song include: Harry Truman, Doris Day, singer Jo...
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Australian cricket great Damien Martyn rushed to hospital and placed in induced coma with meningitis
The 54-year-old was rushed to a Brisbane hospital on Boxing Day.
Ohio State begins national title defense with Cotton Bowl Classic matchup vs Miami
Miami and Ohio State are no strangers to playing each other in big games. On Wednesday, the two teams will play each other in the Cotton Bowl Classic at 7:30 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State, who is 12-1 and the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff, enjoyed a bye through the first round as they look to defend their title. Miami, who was 10-2 and the No. 10 seed in the College Football Playoff, upset No. 7 Texas A&M on the road in the first round in a defensive struggle, winning 10-3. CL...
Priest catches suspect breaking into church ‘poor box’ days before Christmas, police say
Authorities announced Tuesday that a priest caught a man breaking into the "poor box" of a Philadelphia church just days before Christmas.The suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, allegedly broke into Our Mother of Consolation Church on the afternoon of Dec. 20 and burglarized the donation container, a key source of support for the community, particularly during the holiday season.Officials said the suspect fled the scene after seeing the priest enter the worship area.The Philadelphia...
Indiana star opens up on team's mindset ahead of CFP game vs Alabama
The Indiana Hoosiers will play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff on New Year’s Day in what may be the team’s biggest challenge yet.The Hoosiers solidified their spot in the Playoff earlier this month with a Big Ten Championship win over the Ohio State Buckeyes. It will only get more difficult from the squad led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza from here on out.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMendoza said he will embrace the c...
LeBron James accused of working on his 'golf swing' during national anthem
LeBron James took heat over the weekend after he was seen swinging his hips during the national anthem before the Los Angeles Lakers played the Sacramento Kings.The Lakers star was accused of practicing his golf swing instead of standing still with either his hand over his heart or with his hands behind his back. Sports pundit Craig Carton called out James for the move during an episode of his podcast on Monday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"If you wanna disregard your coach,...
NFL star's rumored girlfriend reflects on 'pretty hard month' as QB's future comes into question
Model Olivia Ponton, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s rumored girlfriend, reflected on her year on social media in a two-day Q&A session with her followers.Ponton was asked about the "most difficult time of 2025." She pointed to the month of October as being quite difficult for her. At the same time, Burrow was rehabbing a turf toe injury that kept him sidelined until the Bengals’ Thanksgiving night game against the Baltimore Ravens.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"O...
Minnesota fraud committee chair claims Walz 'turned a blind eye' to fraud warnings for years
Minnesota state representative Kristin Robbins, R., claimed during a Monday interview that Gov. Tim Walz, D., has consistently ignored signs of the massive, alleged fraud putting Minnesota in the national spotlight.From daycares to nonprofits, immigrant communities in Minnesota have faced multiple accusations of fraud in recent weeks, where they allegedly used state policies to take what some estimate to be about $9-billion in taxpayer dollars.While Walz and his office have touted his work to ad...
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Could TRAPPIST-1’s Seven Worlds Host Moons?
Scientists have discovered that moons could theoretically orbit all seven planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system despite the complex gravitational environment. Using computer simulations, a team of researchers have mapped stable zones where satellites could survive around each planet. They found that moons can remain stable up to about 40-45% of each planet’s sphere of gravitational influence. The neighbouring planets squeeze these stable zones slightly inward compared to isolated planets, but the eff...
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Recent storms boosted California's snowpack, but there's still a long way to go
The California Department of Water Resources' first snow survey of the season revealed that statewide snowpack is 71% of average for December.
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Juan Pedro Franco, once world’s most obese man at 590kg, dies at 41
Juan Pedro Franco weighed 590kg when Guinness World Records recognised him in 2017.
Mamdani taps controversial lawyer who defended al Qaeda terrorist for top role: 'Powerful advocate'
Socialist New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that he is appointing controversial lawyer Ramzi Kassem, who defended al Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Darbi in court, as the city’s top attorney.Mamdani, who will take office on Jan. 1, announced he was appointing Kassem as New York City’s chief counsel, the top legal role in the city. He also shared that he is appointing Steven Banks a self-proclaimed "social justice attorney" as corporation counsel and Helen Arteaga as deputy mayor...
Ted Cruz unloads on state of college football as programs get decimated by transfer portal: 'Absolute crisis'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been trying for years now to get more regulations around name, image and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports, saying back in 2023 that the landscape was "in peril."Now, in 2025, Cruz sees college football specifically as a "disaster."Cruz responded to a post on X, which called the "current college football landscape...unsustainable."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe post pointed out that the Iowa State Cyclones, who just lost longtime head coach...
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Justice Dept. Leaders Pushed to Charge Abrego Garcia, Emails Show
The release of the emails raised serious questions about whether the Justice Department had misled a judge in telling him that local prosecutors had acted alone in charging Mr. Abrego Garcia.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: House GOP whip calls for revoking citizenship over Minnesota fraud
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening…-Questions remain, licensing site crashes as whiplash ensues in MN childcare fraud scandal-Minnesota Dem Senate candidate faces call from opponent to apologize over viral 'pandering' hijab video-Biden-era rental assistance included payments to dead tenants and non-citizens, new HUD report revealsThe No. 2 Republican in the Hous...
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Ocasio-Cortez Will Give Opening Remarks at Mamdani’s Inauguration
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, whose rise to prominence foreshadowed Zohran Mamdani’s success, will speak at his swearing-in outside City Hall on Thursday.
California farming tycoon accused of fatally shooting wife through window amid fight over fortune: report
More than a month after a woman was found fatally shot inside an Arizona home, investigators say newly uncovered evidence has taken the case far beyond state lines and directly to a California farming tycoon.A homicide investigation that began in Pinetop, Arizona, has expanded into a multi-agency case and the arrest of 63-year-old Michael Abatti of El Centro, California.Investigators with the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office have released new details in the killing of 59-year-old Kerri Ann Abatti,...
Israel will ban dozens of aid groups from Gaza starting on New Year's Day
Israel is banning more than two dozen humanitarian organizations from Gaza for failing to comply with new registration rules.
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L.A. car thief abandoned toddler, dog at crime scene; no one has claimed them, officials say
The Los Angeles Police Department and Department of Children and Family Services are asking the public for help in identifying a toddler who was left behind during an attempted car theft.
HHS cuts off Minnesota child care payments over alleged daycare fraud scheme
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will freeze all child care payments to Minnesota, the agency said Tuesday, amid the scrutiny surrounding alleged fraud involving child daycare centers across the state."You have probably read the serious allegations that the state of Minnesota has funneled millions of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent daycares across Minnesota over the past decade," HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill wrote on X. In a video message, O'Neill cited the viral video release...
HHS freezes Minnesota child care payments over alleged daycare fraud scheme
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will freeze all child care payments to Minnesota, the agency said Tuesday, amid the scrutiny surrounding alleged fraud involving child daycare centers across the state."You have probably read the serious allegations that the state of Minnesota has funneled millions of taxpayer dollars to fraudulent daycares across Minnesota over the past decade," HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill wrote on X. In a video message, O'Neill cited the viral video release...
George Clooney says ABC, CBS should have told Trump to ‘go f--- yourself’
Actor and outspoken liberal George Clooney slammed ABC and CBS for settling lawsuits with President Donald Trump, suggesting the networks should have instead said, "Go f--- yourself." CBS and ABC have shelled at least $16 million apiece to settle lawsuits brought by Trump. But Clooney, who has been living in France after uprooting his family to get away from the culture of Hollywood, is bothered the networks didn’t fight back. "If CBS and ABC had challenged those lawsuits and said, ‘Go f--- your...
Heidi Klum ditches bikini top in St. Barts as stars escape winter with sun-soaked getaways
Bikinis stayed in rotation for these stars, even as winter rolled in.Heidi Klum ditched New York and her bikini top for a dip with husband Tom Kaulitz in St. Barts this past weekend.The 52-year-old stepped out in brown bikini bottoms with a white baseball cap and sunglasses, later going topless as she walked the shoreline and cooled off in the water. Kaulitz wore light pink swim trunks and a gray cap as the couple spent the day swimming, strolling and sticking close together in the surf.Klum and...
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US forces have conducted several missions against Isis since the killing of two soldiers in Syria
US forces have conducted several missions against the terror group this month.
Lady Loki Might Be the Most Impressive ‘Marvel Rivals’ Skin Yet
The trickster goddess descends on 'Rivals' in style later this week.
China launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on camera
China fired rockets into waters near Taiwan during large-scale live-fire drills Tuesday, staging its biggest military encirclement of the island in eight months while warning "separatist" forces and outside powers.A video released by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command showed forces firing rockets into waters north of Taiwan and bomber aircraft taking off at night as part of the encirclement.The footage was released on the second day of the large-scale exercise "Justice Mi...
UK PM Starmer–praised Egyptian extremist faces counter-terror probe over resurfaced tweets
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intensifying political scrutiny after U.K. counterterrorism police began assessing resurfaced social media posts by Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, whom the prime minister had publicly welcomed back to Britain following his release from prison in Egypt.Abd El-Fattah was forced to apologize this week after the controversial posts published between 2008 and 2014 that included remarks endorsing violence against "U.S. soldiers, Zionists and...
US judge orders suspect detained for threatening to kill Richard Grenell
A federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, on Tuesday ordered the detention of a 33-year-old man charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump ally and Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell, in what Justice Department officials described as a win for the Trump administration – and for Lindsey Halligan, the acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Grenell, a former U.S. ambassador to Germany, was not in court for the arraignment Tuesday afternoon, and was identified i...
Mel Gibson and partner Rosalind Ross quietly split after 9 years together
Mel Gibson and his longtime partner Rosalind Ross have separated, Fox News Digital has confirmed.Gibson and Ross went their separate ways roughly a year ago and plan to continue co-parenting their 8-year-old son, Lars."Although it’s sad to end this chapter in our lives, we are blessed with a beautiful son and will continue to be the best parents possible," the former couple said in a statement shared with People magazine.MEL GIBSON DOESN’T ‘BLAME’ CELEBRITIES FLEEING HOLLYWOOD BUT VOWS TO ‘FIX’ ...
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Mother Is Charged With Murder in Death of 1-Year-Old Son
The baby was found unresponsive in a Queens home, where the mother had tried to kill herself, a police report said.
Draymond Green unloads on NBA Christmas games, says schedule robs players of family time
The Golden State Warriors dynasty was effectively launched in 2014. The franchise went on to win four NBA titles over eight years.The rise to prominence after decades of irrelevance, combined with a star-studded roster that continues to feature Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, thrust the Warriors into the company of the NBA’s marquee teams. That status has made Golden State a regular selection to play on Christmas Day, appearing in each of the past 13 seasons.The Warriors last won the NBA Final...
Maine nonprofit with Somali ties reportedly sees state funding shut off after fraud claims
A Maine health services company recently accused by a whistleblower of bilking taxpayers out of millions in Medicaid funds saw its spigot shut off this week as the state Department of Health moved to halt payments from MaineCare.Gateway Community Services is a Portland company run by a Somali-born man who ran for president – the U.S. equivalent of governor – of Jubaland, Somalia, for what would have been a four-year term beginning in 2024, according to his campaign website.Ali’s campaign manifes...
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Congresswoman faces prison if found guilty of multiple charges, including stealing disaster relief funds
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 fraud and money laundering charges.
Disney to Pay $10 Million After Feds Say It Broke Kids’ Privacy Rules on YouTube
The DOJ accused Disney of mislabeling videos aimed at children, resulting in targeted ads and unlawful data collection.
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CIA strike suggests start of aggressive new phase of US pressure campaign against Venezuela
New York Times: Attack suggests new phase of Trump Administration's campaign has begun.
Angels to part ways with Anthony Rendon as they restructure disastrous $245M contract: report
The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly parting ways with third baseman Anthony Rendon. Rendon was set to enter the final year of a seven-year, $245 million contract, but the final year of the contract will be deferred in the range of three to five years, according to The Athletic. The 35-year-old was set to make over $38 million in 2026, but will instead likely be placed on the 60-day injured list when eligible and will not be with the team, according to the report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COV...
The OneXSugar Wallet is an upcoming retro handheld with a 4:3 foldable screen
OneXPlayer is quickly establishing itself as a company that isn't afraid to get weird as hell. (Take, for example, its transforming dual-screen gaming portable.) Its latest venture is another retro gaming handheld that, at first glance, looks like a standard dual-screen model. But the Android-powered OneXSugar Wallet uses a single foldable screen instead.The device was teased via a 54-second video on the Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili. Retro Handhelds reports that the Wallet uses an 8.0...
Texas' Steve Sarkisian questions NCAA's rules on player agents in NIL world: 'Might be their college roommate'
Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian still has one more game to play in his 2025 season, but like every other program in the country, he has to recruit for 2026 and beyond at the same time. That process has obviously changed now across all college athletics after the introduction of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, which has turned recruiting into a financial game. But one of the many holes in the system, at least in the eyes of Sarkisian, is the lack of regulation surroundi...
After ‘Pluribus’, Revisit Rhea Seehorn’s Next Best Genre Role: ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Tutorial Sorceress
Carol Sturka's career as a romantasy author suddenly makes a lot more sense.
IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch
The demand building out AI infrastructure has placed on PC component makers has already led to the death of one consumer-facing RAM brand, but a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) suggests it could have an even worse impact on the PC industry at large. In its worst-case-scenario model, the IDC predicts PC shipments could shrink by up to 8.9 percent in 2026 because of the high cost of memory."Instead of expanding conventional DRAM and NAND used in smartphones, PCs and other ...
Quebec real estate developer arrested in Martinique after over 2 months on the run
Jean-François Malo, from Joliette, Que., was convicted of ordering a 2020 armed assault on a lawyer. Radio-Canada confirmed the news of Tuesday’s arrest following an initial report by Le Journal de Montréal.
DOGE Cuts and Borked Code Delay Important Energy Report
The ghost of Elon continues to haunt the federal government.
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A Tehran protester was filmed sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes
Tehran demonstrator filmed sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes.
Brown University implements campus-wide security overhaul after mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 wounded
Following the Dec. 13 mass shooting at Brown University, school officials Tuesday announced new safety measures, including installing security cameras inside the Barus and Holley engineering and physics building where 11 students were shot, including two fatally.In a letter to the community, Brown University Department of Public Safety interim vice president Hugh T. Clements Jr. said immediate actions will include increased public safety staffing across campus, and continued use of card access, ...
DOJ’s second-in-command could be central to ‘vindictive’ prosecution of Abrego Garcia, judge rules
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to produce documents related to its decision to investigate and bring criminal charges against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia while he was detained at a maximum-security prison in El Salvador earlier this year – signaling what is sure to be an action-packed evidentiary hearing in Nashville next month. The order, filed by U.S. Judge Waverly Crenshaw earlier this month and released to the public Tuesday afternoon, requires the Justice Depar...
George Clooney takes aim at Trump, says he was 'a big goofball’ before politics
George Clooney claimed political fame changed President Donald Trump.Clooney, 64, explained he used to be friendly with the Republican politician."I knew him very well," Clooney told Variety. "He used to call me a lot, and he tried to help me get into a hospital once to see a back surgeon. I’d see him out at clubs and at restaurants.""He’s a big goofball. Well, he was," the "Jay Kelly" star said. "That all changed."KELSEY GRAMMER CALLS TRUMP 'ONE OF THE GREATEST PRESIDENTS WE'VE EVER HAD' AT KEN...
Politico reporter torched after saying Minnesota daycares may invoke 'stand-your-ground laws' on journalists
Politico reporter Josh Gerstein faced blowback on social media after he suggested that, "at some point, the amateur effort to knock on doors" of home daycare centers in Minnesota would intersect with the state's "robust stand-your-ground laws."Gerstein’s Monday night post on X appeared to reference an investigation by independent journalist Nick Shirley on alleged widespread fraud at Minnesota daycare centers, which went viral earlier this week.In the 42-minute video posted to X and YouTube, Shi...
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Israel warns it will suspend several aid groups operating in Gaza
Israel said the suspensions were for failing to provide details about Palestinian staff.
DOJ challenges Virginia law granting in-state tuition to illegal immigrants
The Trump administration is suing Virginia over a law that allows some illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates to attend universities and colleges.Federal law prohibits states from providing illegal immigrants postsecondary education benefits that are denied to U.S. citizens. The Justice Department, which filed the lawsuit in Richmond, argues that Virginia state law discriminates against American citizens who can’t afford the same reduced tuition rates, scholarships or subsidies and tha...
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Asking Rents in 33 Bigger Cities: Where they Spike, Rise more Slowly, or Fall. US Rents for Single-Family Homes Surge, Pull Further away from Multifamily
Rents spiked in Fan Francisco, Chicago, NY City, Rochester, Kansas City... rose more slowly in others... fell in Austin, Denver, San Antonio, Phoenix...
John Calipari rips NCAA after NBA player enters college mid-season: 'We don't have any rules'
James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA Draft pick, was allowed by the NCAA to commit to Baylor to play the second half of this season — an unprecedented move that shocked many in the basketball world.Among those confused by Nnaji’s commitment was Arkansas head coach John Calipari, who didn’t mince his words when discussing the state of college basketball following the Razorbacks’ 103-74 win over James Madison on Monday.Calipari, who won a national championship during his time coaching at Kentucky, went almost ...
NASCAR mourns Denny Hamlin’s father, says he ‘sacrificed greatly’ for son’s career
NASCAR released a statement Tuesday mourning the death of Denny Hamlin’s father, who tragically died as a result of injuries sustained in a house fire in North Carolina on Sunday. Dennis Hamlin was 75. Dennis Hamlin and Mary Lou Hamlin, 69, were found outside the two-story home near Stanley suffering from what officials called catastrophic injuries. Dennis Hamlin later died from his injuries at a hospital, while his wife was transferred to a special hospital in Winston-Salem for treatment of her...
A Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Threatens People Around the World, Scientists Warn
The global burden of Candida auris has been increasing since its discovery in 2009, a new review finds.
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Netanyahu, the Trump Administration and others are drawing inspiration from a Greek city-state
A vanished Greek city-state has been mythologised for its militarism and self-reliance.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, journalist and granddaughter of JFK, dies at 35
The climate writer criticised her cousin Robert F Kennedy jnr for his vaccine opposition.
Meta just acquired a Chinese-founded AI startup for $2B. Here's why that matters
A darling of the artificial intelligence startup scene was just acquired by Meta capping off a year of intense competition between U.S. tech giants vying for dominance of the world's most coveted technology.
George Clooney Would Like You to Remember ‘Batman Has Nipples, Dude’
The star of 1997's 'Batman & Robin' looks back on his superhero moment—and that infamous costume.
DHS looks to demolish historic St Elizabeths buildings due to 'unacceptable' risks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving to demolish a cluster of historic buildings at a long-vacant former psychiatric hospital complex in Washington D.C. that is being redeveloped into headquarters for the agency, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wrote in a Dec. 19 memo to the General Services Administration (GSA), obtained by the Post, that the buildings in question at St. Elizabeths’ 176-acre West Campus "present a risk to life and ...
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of the late John F. Kennedy, dead at 35
Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of the late U.S. president John F. Kennedy, has died. She was 35. The environmental journalist revealed in November that she had acute myeloid leukemia
Nepal Is Throwing Out Its Decade-Old Scheme to Clean Mount Everest
The world’s tallest peak has a serious trash problem. Officials hope a revised cleanup plan could finally make a difference.
Cowboys release All-Pro cornerback following multiple injury-plagued seasons: reports
The Dallas Cowboys reportedly released All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs on Tuesday.Diggs, 27, looked like he was going to be a big part of the Cowboys’ secondary for a long time just a couple of years ago. In 2021, Diggs led the league with 11 interceptions and was named first-team All-Pro.The following season, Diggs was named to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season after hauling in three interceptions. Diggs signed a five-year, $97 million contract extension at the beginning of trainin...
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Students join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protest
Students rallied at seven top universities in Tehran and Isfahan on Tuesday.
Taylor Swift's engagement, Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau romance cap a wild year for celebrity love
Whirlwind engagements and celebrity pairings no one saw coming defined romance in Hollywood in 2025.From pop stars dating politicians to A-list actors locking down forever, Hollywood delivered one of its wildest relationship years in recent memory.Here’s a look at the couples — and almost-couples — that made 2025 one of the most buzzworthy years for celebrity romance.TAYLOR SWIFT SHARES INSIDE LOOK AT TRAVIS KELCE’S ROMANTIC PROPOSAL, TALKS WEDDING PLANNING IN RARE INTERVIEWTaylor Swift and Trav...
VP debate footage of Walz touting state support for daycares goes viral amid Minnesota fraud allegations
Footage of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in the 2024 Vice Presidential debate went viral on Tuesday amid allegations of widespread fraud in his state.The allegations stem from a viral video posted by independent journalist Nick Shirley showing visits to several Minnesota daycare facilities, including Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis, which appeared inactive during the visit despite receiving state childcare assistance funds. In response, federal authorities are launching a "massive operation" in...
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Neiman Marcus parent sells its Beverly Hills land
Neiman Marcus, which has occupied the 9700 Wilshire Boulevard store since it opened in 1979, will continue to serve customers there as a tenant.
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Neiman Marcus parent sells its Beverly Hills site
Neiman Marcus, which has occupied the 9700 Wilshire Boulevard store since it opened in 1979, will continue to serve customers there as a tenant.
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Neiman Marcus parent sells its Beverly Hills property
Neiman Marcus, which has occupied the 9700 Wilshire Boulevard store since it opened in 1979, will continue to serve customers there as a tenant.
Elon Musk unleashes on Tim Walz with new nickname amid Minnesota fraud investigations
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk did not mince his words describing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, as Minnesota faces investigations into multiple alleged fraud schemes plaguing the state’s social services system.Walz has faced increased scrutiny in recent weeks amid these investigations, while President Donald Trump has labeled Minnesota a "hub of fraudulent money laundering activity.""Traitor Tim Walz," Musk said in a Tuesday post on X. Musk’s comments came in response to another post on social media ...
Judge halts Homeland Security plan to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an administrative stay on Tuesday blocking the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan. The termination was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 6. DHS's termination would impact about 232 South Sudanese nations who currently hold lawful status in the country under the protections, in addition to approximately 73 South Sudanese nationals who have pending application...
Right-Wing Influencers Rejoice: Trump Admin Gives a Visa to Accused Russian Propagandist
Dave Rubin, Tim Pool, and Benny Johnson are probably thrilled.
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Eurostar services expected to return to normal today after power glitch sparks travel chaos
Train services between London and the continent were cancelled impacting holiday plans.
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How to Put a Celebrity at Ease? Make a Pizza.
Times Cooking’s Pizza Interview series introduces a note of nostalgia to encourage stars to open up.
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Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
The ex-leader was the country's first woman prime minister.
World's most contagious virus detected at two major US airports amid holiday traffic
During peak holiday travel, one of the most infectious diseases was detected at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.A case of measles was identified in a passenger at terminals B & C on Dec. 12, according to a New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) press release. "Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, watery red eyes, and a rash that usually appears between three and five days after symptoms begin," the release says. YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVEL PLANS COULD BE RUINED ...
You’ll Be Able to Not Stream ‘Tron: Ares’ From the Comfort of Your Own Home Next Week
Disney hopes there'll be better chances for the latest 'Tron' movie to find an audience in streaming.
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, dies at 35 after year-and-a-half leukemia battle
Tatiana Schlossberg, the environmental journalist and author who was the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 35, her family announced."Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning. She will always be in our hearts," the family said in a statement shared via the JFK Library Foundation’s Instagram account Tuesday.Born and raised in New York City, Schlossberg was the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and the granddaughter of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the form...
Diabetes patients experience lower death rate with common medication
A large new study suggests that statins may help more people with type 2 diabetes than previously thought.Researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drugs reduced the risk of death and serious cardiovascular events not only in high-risk patients, but also in those considered low-risk based on standard 10-year heart disease predictions, according to a press release.While statins are commonly prescribed to people with diabetes, there has been uncertainty about whether patients with a low pred...
Bipartisan House China panel slams Beijing’s Taiwan drills as ‘deliberate escalation’
Bipartisan lawmakers on the Select Committee on China accused Beijing of escalating tensions in the region on Tuesday, warning that Capitol Hill had taken notice of their military display around Taiwan."As the world turns toward a new year, the People’s Liberation Army’s live-fire military exercises around Taiwan represent a deliberate escalation by Beijing," the committee’s chairman, Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., said in a joint press release.CHIN...
Senate races to avoid government shutdown with time ticking and lingering issues
The Senate will return to a fast-approaching government funding deadline, but this time both sides appear ready to avoid another shutdown.When lawmakers in the upper chamber return Monday, they will have three working weeks to fund the government. That process fizzled out before they left town earlier in December, but lawmakers are hopeful that both parties can come together to ward off a repeat of September’s funding deadline.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters before l...
AI Ruined Job Applications, So People Are Resorting to Dating Apps to Find Work
Networking has become the only way to get a job.
How to watch the Hisense CES 2026 presentation live
Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Hisense is perhaps best known for its budget-friendly electronics and appliances, like TVs and refrigerators. But at CES 2025, the China-based company showed its high-end chops with a massive 136-inch micro LED TV, which recently became available for a whopping $100,000. So what's on deck for this year's show? New leadership, for starters. The company has two new hires, including Chief Marketing Officer Sarah Larsen and Chief Commercial Officer James Fishler. ...
Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser ordered back to psychiatric hospital after group home escape
A judge in Wisconsin ordered the woman convicted in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing case to go back to a state psychiatric hospital after she escaped from a group home in November.Waukesha County Circuit Judge K. Scott Wagner approved a request from the state Department of Health Services to revoke 23-year-old Morgan Geyser's release privileges. Geyser was being held at the Waukesha County Jail after being extradited from Illinois following the escape from the YoYo Quality Care group home on Nov. ...
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‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals cash, gold from German bank over Christmas
The bank estimates losses at €30m, with some clients underinsured.
ESPN's Joe Buck sounds off on NFL officiating over controversial no-call late in Rams' loss
ESPN broadcaster Joe Buck sounded off on the referees for missing a critical penalty late in the Atlanta Falcons' 27-24 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Falcons kicked the go-ahead field goal late in the fourth quarter, giving the Rams the ball back with less than 30 seconds remaining and no timeouts. On second down, Matthew Stafford took a deep shot to Tutu Atwell. The pass fell incomplete around the 10-yard line, as the ball bounced off Atwell’s right arm. T...
Kentucky freight train carrying molten sulfur derails, leaks hazardous chemical in Todd County
More than 30 freight train cars derailed in Kentucky early Tuesday, including at least one car that was actively leaking a dangerous chemical, authorities said.The derailment occurred around 7 a.m. local time in a rural area of Todd County. A half-mile shelter-in-place order was issued and later lifted at 11 a.m.Aerial images show derailed freight cars against one another along the tracks in rural Kentucky, with several cars tipped onto their sides and debris scattered across nearby fields.One c...
Green Party settles with commission over exclusion from federal leaders' debate
The federal Leaders' Debates Commission says it has settled with the Green Party after the party vowed to challenge its removal from the spring election debates.
Samsung unveils its new $200 Galaxy A17 5G smartphone, arriving in January
Samsung will have two new inexpensive mobile devices arriving on the US market next month. The Galaxy A17 5G starts at $199 and will be available on January 7. Arriving on January 8, the Galaxy Tab A11+ will retail for $250. The Galaxy A17 5G has a 6.7” FHD+ Super AMOLED display and is powered by the same Exynos 1330 chip found in the Galaxy A16 5G. The photography setup is also unchanged from last year's model, with a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 13MP selfie lenses. The base m...
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Three hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy. Harsh weather blocks recovery of bodies
Three people died on Mt. Baldy, and powerful Santa Ana winds have prevented helicopters from recovering their bodies, authorities said Tuesday.
AOC to deliver opening remarks at Mamdani's inauguration, Bernie Sanders to administer oath of office
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is expected to deliver the opening remarks at New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's inauguration on Jan. 1, the mayoral transition team announced on Tuesday."Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez’s presence underscores the leaders central to the movement to usher in a new era for New York City — one focused on delivering an affordability agenda and reimagining what government can do for working people," the transition team said in a statement.The mayoral transit...
Trump administration to unveil new dietary guidelines as FDA plans sweeping 2026 food overhaul
The Trump administration is preparing to roll out new dietary guidelines for Americans in early January, a move Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials say will kick off a broader food policy overhaul in 2026 aimed at curbing obesity, diabetes and what they call a national nutrition crisis."It will be streamlined. It will empower parents. And it will return to a sense of eating whole foods," FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas told "Fox & Friends," Tuesday.YOUNG ADULTS MA...
CNN's Abby Phillip calls notion that 'no one is being held accountable' for Minnesota fraud 'completely false'
CNN anchor Abby Phillip asserted that the idea that "no one is being held accountable" for the widespread fraud being reported in Minnesota is "completely false," and that the abuse was not "just left to run rampant."During a Monday broadcast of "CNN NewsNight," Phillip clashed with CNN's Scott Jennings over the handling of Minnesota's exploding fraud scandal, with Jennings arguing that not enough had been done to resolve the situation and prevent future abuse."This idea that nothing is being do...
‘Stranger Things’ Couples, Ranked by How Much Chemistry They Actually Have
The grand finale arrives on Netflix December 31, so here's one last look back at the characters' most inconsistently important aspect: their love lives.
Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs facing strangulation, assault charges
New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.
