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Activist group Palestine Action wins legal challenge against UK ban
Judges said only a handful of the group's actions met terror laws.
Trump comments on why FBI has not yet taken over Nancy Guthrie case, whether cartels possibly involved
President Donald Trump on Friday commented on why the FBI has not taken over as the lead agency investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie nearly two weeks since she vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home.Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home Feb. 1, and no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named by authorities 13 days later.While speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump explained why the Pima County Sheriff's Depa...
US troops blasted through steel doors 'like it was like papier-mache' to snatch Maduro, Trump says
President Donald Trump recounted the military's strength during the successful operation to capture Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro during an event in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday honoring U.S. special forces and their families for their roles in the capture. "It was in a matter of minutes before (Maduro) was on a helicopter being taken out of there. They had to go through steel doors," Trump said Friday afternoon. "The steels were like it was like papier-maché. You know what papier-mac...
Alarming cancer symptoms highlighted by popular actor's early death
→ James Van Der Beek’s death highlights alarming colon cancer rise in younger adults→ Daily coffee habit may play role in dementia risk, study finds→ ‘Doormat Mom’ says she was ‘blindsided’ when her daughter cut her off → Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare nutrition-related disease, researchers warn→ Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes'→ People with a certain BMI may be more prone to deadly infections→ Common household plant could hold a secret to figh...
Court rules Brian Flores' discrimination case against NFL will proceed in open court instead of arbitration
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York concluded Friday that Brian Flores, Steve Wilks and Ray Horton’s ongoing discrimination case against the NFL will proceed in open court.Four years ago, Flores sued the NFL, alleging the league was "rife with racism" as it pertains to its hiring practices for coaches. Wilks and Horton joined the lawsuit after Flores’ initial lawsuit."The court’s decision recognizes that an arbitration forum in which the defendant’s own chief executive ...
Jason Aldean's brutal 7-word takedown of Zach Bryan after 'cringe' TPUSA halftime insult
Jason Aldean had a simple response to Zach Bryan's continued criticism after the Turning Point USA alternative halftime show.Bryan took aim at Aldean and Brantley Gilbert, who performed "Dirt Road Anthem" at the Feb. 8 show. The "Something in the Orange" singer posted a video of himself and Harley Carmichael singing a parody of Gilbert's song – which Aldean covered on his 2010 album, "My Kinda Party."Gilbert seemingly laughed off the jab, posting a video of himself eating a chili dog in response...
Lindsey Vonn awaits answers on next surgical steps after Olympic crash
Lindsey Vonn is still in the hospital and still awaiting imaging before knowing the next steps in her medical recovery after competing on a ruptured ACL at the Olympics last week. "I’m finally feeling more like myself but I have a long, long way to go," Vonn said in an Instagram video."Tomorrow, I’ll have another surgery, and, hopefully, that goes well. And then I can potentially leave and go back home, at which point, I’ll need another surgery. Still don’t know exactly what that entails yet unt...
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Mamdani Will Resurrect Bus and Bike Lanes Killed by Eric Adams
A range of new projects announced on Friday will reverse decisions made by the Adams administration and help the new mayor fulfill his vow to speed up buses in New York.
Kevin McCarthy calls Gavin Newsom’s leadership a ‘failure,’ warns California is on ‘downward slope’
EXCLUSIVE—Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pointed to outmigration from California as evidence of what he described as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s failed leadership of the Golden State in an interview with Fox News Digital on Friday."What a failure," McCarthy said. "You look at how many people left the state, you look how people look at the state, you look at the homelessness, you lool [sic] the major corporations that are generating income here have left. We're on a downward slope."California has le...
Catholics, conservatives cheer ouster of ex-Miss California from WH religious panel after hijacking hearing
The Trump administration swiftly removed Carrie Prejen Boller, a former Miss California winner, from a White House religious council amid accusations she worked to "hijack" a hearing on antisemitism, earning applause from religious leaders and conservatives. "Carrie Prejean was thrown off the Religious Liberty Commission, and thank God," a former Trump White House official told Fox News Digital in reaction to the ouster. "These commissions exist to advance the President’s agenda, not to serve as...
More Hollywood stars are choosing silence over political commentary in heated climate
With politics increasingly dominating media and entertainment, some celebrities are choosing not to weigh in on political commentary amid America's ongoing culture wars.Hollywood stars such as Kevin James, Neil Patrick Harris and Michelle Yeoh have recently either declined to comment on U.S. politics or have made a conscious effort to avoid the topic.During an interview with Variety on Thursday, James opened up about why he's always steered clear of speaking about politics.KEVIN O’LEARY WARNS CE...
Valve's latest Steam beta lets you add your PC's specs to game reviews
An upcoming update to Steam includes a helpful improvement to game reviews. As part of the Steam Client Beta update Valve released on February 12, users will now be able to attach information about their hardware specifications when they post a new game review or update an old one.It's not uncommon to find negative reviews that complain about a game's performance, information that's hard to draw a conclusion from without knowing what kind of hardware the reviewer is using. With specs attached, t...
US Weather Pulls a Switcheroo
Finally, some snow for the West and warmer temperatures for the East.
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Trump Official Will Leave Top Transit Post for a NY State Assembly Seat
As head of the Federal Transit Administration, Marc Molinaro controls billions of dollars in federal grants. He plans to give it all up to run for a seat in the New York Legislature.
Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits
As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.
Don Lemon formally arraigned, pleads not guilty on charges stemming from viral Minnesota church storming
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was formally arraigned on Friday, pleading not guilty to charges related to the viral takeover of a Minnesota church by anti-ICE agitators. Lemon, who last month livestreamed aggressive agitators storming St. Paul's Cities Church under the suspicion that its pastor had collaborated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), was charged with conspiracy to deprive religious freedom rights and a violation of the FACE Act.Prosecutors did not seek to detain Lemon...
Democrats launching probe into Trump, Lutnick links with Moroun after Gordie Howe bridge threat
Democrats in Washington say they’re launching an investigation into the Trump administration and its links to the wealthy owner of the Ambassador Bridge after the U.S. president threatened to block the opening of the competing Gordie Howe Bridge earlier this week.
Genealogy company exec slams Pima sheriff's 'devastating' move to ship Nancy Guthrie evidence to Florida lab
TUCSON, Ariz. — A high-profile forensic geology company slammed the Pima County Sheriff's Department for sending critical evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case to a private lab in Florida, instead of directly to the FBI."This is so devastating," said Othram co-founder Kristen Mittelman. "DNA Labs International is a traditional forensic lab that consumes evidence to make an SRT [short tandem repeat] profile, so I don’t understand why it didn’t go to Quantico, since they can do this better and faster...
Walmart sales records become critical evidence as FBI investigates Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. — A single backpack has become a critical focal point in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, prompting federal authorities to comb through Walmart sales records and store surveillance footage in search of a break.Investigators are working with Walmart’s corporate security team while agents canvass stores across the Tucson metropolitan area, according to retired Supervisory FBI Agent Jason Pack, who described the strategy as a methodical effort to narrow the univer...
Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs
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Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case says no glove found at home, defends ongoing work with FBI
TUSCON, Ariz. — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that his department did not recover a glove from Nancy Guthrie’s home and rejected reports of friction between his office and the FBI."We have no glove. We never found a glove on that property," Nanos told Fox News Correspondent Matt Finn in an interview Friday.Nanos also forcefully denied claims that his department has not been cooperating with federal authorities."That’s absolutely crazy," he said when asked about reports that he was relucta...
Democrat claims SAVE Act would block married women from voting; Republicans say that's wrong
Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., is claiming that under Republican-led voter integrity legislation, married women would find themselves unable to vote unless they were to change their birth certificate to match other government-issued ID."Nearly 70 million married women in this country have changed their last name, but their birth certificates don’t reflect that," Scholten said at a press event, explaining her opposition to the SAVE America Act."In Michigan’s third district alone, 167,000 women c...
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ Is Way Over the Top and We Love That About It
Sam Rockwell stars in the manic, poignant sci-fi love letter from director Gore Verbinski.
Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Barak apologizes for maintaining Epstein relationship after 2008 conviction
Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak has apologized for his yearslong friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that included regular correspondence and multiple visits to the disgraced financier's Manhattan apartment, as well as visit to his private island.
Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study
An update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia.The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which began in the late 1990s with nearly 3,000 older adults, evaluated how brain training impacts thinking and memory.The participants, who ranged in age from 65 to 94 at the start of the trial, were randomly placed in groups for 10 training sessions in memory, reasoning, or speed of processing. The 60- to 75...
The facts about Iran protest flags
Different versions of the Iranian flag have appeared at protests around the world. Here are the facts about what each of them represent.
20 Best Presidents' Day Deals on Gear Our Reviewers Actually Used (2026)
Shop these limited-time sales to save on some of our favorite gadgets from Branch, Eufy, and more.
Trump admin rips Mamdani, local Dems as activists override gov't move at NYC monument: 'Focused on theatrics'
A battle between elected Democrat officials and the Trump administration is developing in New York City involving a Pride flag being flown at a government monument outside the historic Stonewall Inn.Earlier this week, the Trump administration removed a Pride flag from the national monument outside the Stonewall Inn, the site of a clash between police and patrons of a gay bar seen by many as the start of the gay rights movement in the 1960s, in a move it says is in accordance with decades-old fed...
Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos
Snowpack levels across a wide swath of Western US states are among the lowest seen in decades, even as regulators struggle to negotiate water rights in the region.
Supreme Court nullifies Liberal MP's election win by a single vote in Montreal-area riding
The Supreme Court of Canada annulled the results of a closely contested riding from last spring's election on Friday.
The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart
The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called out.
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Man Pleads Guilty in Murder Plot U.S. Says Is Tied to Indian Government
Nikhil Gupta was accused of plotting to assassinate an American citizen. Prosecutors have argued the case mirrors similar efforts against Sikhs, including the killing of one in Canada.
These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20
Don't be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.
Apple's Magic Mouse is down to $68 right now
Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse is back on sale for about $11 off its usual retail price of $79. At $68, that's a savings of 14 percent for one of Apple's best accessories from a company that does not often run sales. The multi-touch mouse was first released in 2009 with a modest refresh released in 2015 and the addition of a USB-C port in 2024. The rechargeable mouse features gesture controls and automatically pairs with your Mac when connected via USB. The Magic Mouse can also be used with an iPad ...
Vegan passenger horrified after airline served 'rotten' sandwich on flight: 'Worst meal I have ever had'
An airline is under fire after a vegan passenger was served what appeared to be a moldy sandwich, photos indicate.Paul Booker, a British tourist who flew from Cancun to London on Jan. 14, posted a picture of the incriminating sandwich — which was served on a Virgin Atlantic flight — on X last month.The pictures show two limp pieces of zucchini and what appear to be a charred, moldy pepper on a small baguette.'FATTENING' AIRPLANE SNACKS SLAMMED BY TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY: 'FULL OF BUTTER, SUGAR ...
10 Romantically Spooky Horror Movies to Stream for Valentine’s Day
Get cozy with your favorite scream queen or gore hound this weekend.
Elroy Face, the Pirates' All-Star reliever key contributor in their 1960 World Series win, dead at 97
Elroy Face, an All-Star reliever who played a key role in the Pittsburgh Pirates World Series victory over the New York Yankees in 1960, has died at 97, the team announced Thursday.Face was eight days away from his 98th birthday. Team historian Jim Trdinich said the club was contacted by Face’s son, Elroy Jr., who told the team that Face died earlier in the day at an independent senior living facility outside Pittsburgh in North Versailles, Pennsylvania. No cause of death was provided."It is wit...
Ring Cancels Flock Safety Partnership Amid Backlash Over ‘Creepy’ Super Bowl Ad
The Amazon-owned doorbell company says the planned partnership never launched.
Iran regime accused of killing 19 Christians in anti-regime protests as persecution continues: watchdog
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s atrocities against demonstrators opposed to the regime has reportedly resulted in security forces killing at least 19 Iranian Christians, according to Article 18, an organization that promotes religious freedom in Iran.Article 18 reported on Feb. 9 that "The total number of Christians confirmed to have been killed during the protests is at least 19, including members of Iran’s recognized (Armenians and Assyrians) and unrecognized (converts) communities."According t...
ICE director stands his ground after Swalwell blowup, says Democrats are ‘misleading their constituents’
EXCLUSIVE: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Fox News Digital he stands by his response to Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, after the California gubernatorial candidate demanded he resign and find work as an "otherwise employable" law enforcement officer.Swalwell, who made the comments during a hearing this week, was the latest in a slew of Democrats calling on Lyons to resign after an immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis led to the agent-involved shooting deaths of two agitators."Leadin...
World's fastest humanoid robot runs 22 MPH
A full-size humanoid robot just ran faster than most people will ever sprint. Chinese robotics firm MirrorMe Technology has unveiled Bolt, a humanoid robot that reached a top speed of 22 miles per hour during real-world testing. This was not CGI or a computer simulation. The footage, shared by the company on X, shows a real humanoid robot running at full speed inside a controlled testing facility.That milestone makes Bolt the fastest running humanoid robot of its size ever demonstrated outside c...
World’s Oldest Known Pieces of Sewn Clothing Sat in an Oregon Cave for 12,000 Years
Indigenous Americans weathered the Ice Age with style and utility, it seems.
Trump to honor special forces behind Maduro capture at Fort Bragg as global tensions escalate
President Donald Trump is visiting Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday to honor U.S. special forces and their families for their roles in the high-profile military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in January.Trump will be joined by first lady Melania Trump, who also is slated to spend time with military families during the base visit — one of the largest home stations for U.S. Army special operations forces. Trump’s social medi...
Trump honors special forces behind Maduro capture at Fort Bragg as global tensions escalate
President Donald Trump visited Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday to honor U.S. special forces and their families for their roles in the high-profile military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in January."We have an amazing group of people before me, very proud of you," the president said in an address to military personnel and families on base. "I have no higher honor in life than to be your commander in chief." He also praise...
Diageo, province reach agreement to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves but plant closure remains
Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province’s liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the province’s alcohol and agriculture sectors.
Diageo, Ontario government reach agreement to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves but plant closure remains
Ontario will keep Crown Royal on the shelves in the province's liquor stores, it says, after parent company Diageo agreed to almost $23 million in spending in the alcohol and agriculture sectors.
Inmate on the run after escaping N.B. jail, alert says
A 35-year-old inmate who climbed a fence and escaped from the provincial jail in Shediac is still on the loose, New Brunswick RCMP said Friday.
Trump's Operation Metro Surge located 3,000 missing migrant children in Minneapolis, Emmer says
The highest-ranking Minnesotan in Congress is arguing that President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in his state is already producing incredible results.House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Fox News Digital on Thursday that Operation Metro Surge, the federal law enforcement action in Minneapolis, helped recover some 3,000 migrant children who were previously thought to be missing."Do you realize that Operation Metro Surge picked up 4,000 illegal alien criminals? Rapists, murderers,...
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy accessory lets you play VR Mario and Zelda on Switch 2
The forthcoming Nintendo Virtual Boy accessory for Switch and Switch 2 can play VR-supported games, as reported by Video Games Chronicle. There are four available games to play, including Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. These aren't new VR builds of the games, rather they are the versions previously released for the Nintendo Labo VR set. This was a kit for the original Switch that allowed users to build a...
Maduro's rise from bus driver to Chávez successor revealed in new documentary
The rise and fall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro mirrors the reversal in fortune of his once-rich country. Fox Nation's new documentary special, "House of Maduro: Palace to Prison," traces the arc of Maduro's life from his beginnings as a bus driver to his eventual replacement of Hugo Chávez as Venezuela's leader.Simultaneously a character study and a geopolitical explainer, "House of Maduro" examines the political climate cultivated under Chávez and its downstream effects as it e...
Feds double Nancy Guthrie reward as former FBI agents suggest they’re seeking an insider tip
TUCSON, Ariz. — The FBI’s decision to increase the reward for information on Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts is drawing analysis from multiple former FBI officials, who say the move reflects both strategy and investigative progression nearly two weeks into the case.Retired Supervisory Special Agent of the FBI Scott Duffey told Fox News Digital that the increase may be designed to target someone close to whoever is responsible."I believe this is the right time to increase the reward," Duffey said. "M...
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San Francisco teachers' strike ends as union and school district reach tentative deal
A teachers' strike that began Monday, closing schools for some 50,000 students, ended Friday as the union and school district reached a tentative deal.
Reactions pour in after Ole Miss coach's head-turning testimony about new fathers during football season
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was awarded a sixth year of eligibility by a Mississippi judge Thursday, but not before one of his coaches’ testimonies raised eyebrows.Joe Judge, Ole Miss' quarterbacks coach, took the stand Thursday to discuss how important recovery is to athletes, considering one of Chambliss' arguments was that he deserved a medical redshirt for the 2022 season because of a severe case of tonsillitis that prevented him from sleeping properly and performing at full capa...
Oscar-nominated director Jafar Panahi says he will return to Iran despite looming arrest
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi says he plans to return to Iran after Oscar season is over, despite the looming threat of his arrest amid a government crackdown on protests that has killed thousands and detained many more.
Now We Know When Prime Video Is Bringing ‘Good Omens’ to Its End
After the allegations against Neil Gaiman came to light, the streamer shortened the final season of the David Tennant-Michael Sheen fantasy series into a 90-minute special.
ExpressVPN deal: Two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now
If you're looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN's latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now: the Advanced tier is on sale for $88 for two years, plus four additional free months. The Basic plan is where you'll see the biggest discount: it's $68 for two years, plus the same four additional free months. We’ve consistently liked ExpressVPN because it’s fast, easy to use and widely av...
Tom Cotton demands FDA probe into illegal Chinese ingredients in US weight loss drugs
FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican is demanding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigate whether illegal Chinese ingredients are making their way into weight loss drugs in the United States.Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., called on FDA Commissioner Martin Makary to probe how far unregulated and illegal Chinese active pharmaceutical ingredients have penetrated the U.S. supply chain — and whether they have ended up in popular weight loss drugs."China’s access to America’s pharmaceutical supply c...
How Trump’s order to have the military buy coal would actually work
President Donald Trump says the military will start "buying a lot of coal" as part of a new push to boost domestic coal production and strengthen what he describes as the reliability of the U.S. power grid. Turning that pledge into reality, however, will require navigating Pentagon procurement rules, congressional funding limits and the physical constraints of the electric grid.A new executive order, signed Wednesday, directs the secretary of war to "seek to procure" power from coal-fired facili...
Battle for the House runs through Virginia as court OKs high-stakes redistricting vote
In a crucial decision on Friday, the Virginia Supreme Court ruled that a high-stakes referendum scheduled for April 21 on congressional redistricting can go forward.It's a victory for Democrats in Virginia, who are fast-tracking a proposed new congressional map that would give the competitive state up to four more left-leaning U.S. House districts in time for this year's midterm elections.Virginia is the latest battleground, with Florida on deck, in the ongoing crucial battle between President D...
Kelsey Grammer refuses to back down from conservative values despite Hollywood pressure
Kelsey Grammer’s politics may have lost him some friends, but he’s says he’s gained others along the way.The beloved "Frasier" actor told Raymond Arroyo on the "Arroyo Grande" podcast this week that he knows the truth about his own character."I realize that because I’m a conservative, I’ve been a conservative for a long time in Hollywood, and I’ve heard a lot of things said about us, I hear a lot of things said about us, that are quite remarkable, but something I finally figured out was when I’m...
Red Sox player threatened to shoot and kill teammates during 2018 championship season, player says
The 2018 Boston Red Sox are regarded as one of the best teams of all time, but it did not come without concerted effort to keep the chemistry high — and apparently, the players safe.Brock Holt, a member of that squad, hopped on the "Section 10" Red Sox podcast to discuss Rafael Devers' exit from Boston, which turned into a conversation about clubhouse chemistry.Holt said the 2018 team "had a guy or two" who caused issues in the clubhouse and were promptly released.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVE...
‘They were spying’: Sullivan sounds alarm on joint Russia-China moves in US Arctic zone
Joint Russian and Chinese military aircraft and vessels have entered the U.S. Arctic air defense identification zone (ADIZ) near Alaska dozens of times in recent months, Sen. Dan Sullivan said in an interview with Fox News Digital, warning the activity amounts to coordinated pressure on America’s northern defenses.Sullivan, R-Alaska, said data compiled by his office shows mostly airborne incursions — and at times joint patrols — along with several naval and "research" vessels operating inside th...
McDonald's McNugget Caviar sells out in minutes as content creator calls combo 'ridiculous, but it works'
America's favorite fast-food chain recently began offering a free, indulgent item for Valentine's Day, but many regular customers won't get a taste.McDonald's was giving away McNugget Caviar kits — featuring premium sturgeon caviar and crème fraîche — on a designated website starting Feb. 10.However, minutes after the item was available to order for free, the website crashed and then stated that all kits had been claimed.FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO RESHAPE HOW CUSTOMERS PLACE O...
White House Withholds Funding for NASA Science Missions Despite Recent Budget Bill
NASA has been forced to pause funds for Chandra X-Ray Observatory and other missions until further notice.
Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI
As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.
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Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Failed Assassination Plot
Nikhil Gupta was accused of plotting to murder an American citizen. Prosecutors have argued it mirrors similar efforts against Sikhs, including the killing of one in Canada.
American Olympic medalist speaks out against judges amid controversy in figure skating competition
U.S. Olympic medal gymnast MyKayla Skinner spoke out against the judges who denied Madison Chock and Evan Bates gold in ice dance at the Winter Games this week. Chock and Bates finished second to French rivals Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron after a controversial score by a French judge on the final routine.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSkinner, a former athlete whose accolades were also determined by judges, said she is "sick" in the aftermath of the decision...
Pick up Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack while it's down to a record-low price
Despite its supremely sleek design, the iPhone Air actually has a pretty respectable battery life, lasting for somewhere in the region of 27 hours if you’re continuously streaming video. But you’re still going to be wary of it dying on you if you’re on a trip or just having a particularly screen-heavy day. That’s where Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack comes in, and it’s currently on sale for $79. This accessory only works with the iPhone Air, but much like the phone it attaches to, i...
‘Home Alone-Inspired’ Drug Dealer Who Rigged House With Booby Traps Gets 7 Years in Prison
The man was not as clever as Kevin McCallister, but he did invent a combination flame thrower/fire extinguisher.
GOP Arizona governor candidate drops out but doesn't endorse
Karrin Taylor Robson dropped out of the Arizona Republican gubernatorial primary despite being one of the two candidates in the race backed by President Donald Trump."After deep reflection, prayer, and many conversations with my family, I have decided to suspend my campaign for Governor," Robson said in a statement posted to X on Thursday.She explained that she does not want to contribute to a contentious GOP primary. HOCHUL PRIMARY CHALLENGER ANTONIO DELGADOO ENDS CAMPAIGN FOR NEW YORK GOVERNOR...
The Return of the ‘Razor Crest’ in ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Even Sillier Than We Thought
Meet the new Razor Crest—same as the old Razor Crest.
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Revealed: Andrew and Epstein planned secret business in China
Emails show Andrew planned a Beijing firm with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.
Canada's top court rules N.L. pandemic travel restrictions were constitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Covid-19 travel restrictions imposed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador were "reasonably justified" as infection numbers soared, lives were lost and little was known about the virus.
There’s One, and Only One, Reason To Get Excited for the Samsung Galaxy S26
It's a feature for people who can't stand strangers staring at their phone screens.
Jacob Frey is skeptical of ICE withdrawal from Minneapolis, says 'I'll believe it when I see it'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey responded to border czar Tom Homan’s announcement Thursday that the Trump administration will withdraw ICE agents from the city, saying, "I’ll believe it when I see it."During an appearance on "The Daily Show," Frey was asked by host Jordan Klepper whether he actually believes ICE agents will be removed from Minneapolis, or if he's calling "bulls---" on Homan's pledge."I will believe it when I see it," he replied. "And if you're looking for anybody to give credit to ...
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Are the Mysteries of Quantum Mechanics Beginning To Dissolve?
N one of the leading interpretations of quantum theory are very convincing. They ask us to believe, for example, that the world we experience is fundamentally divided from the subatomic realm it’s built from. Or that there is a wild proliferation of parallel universes, or that a mysterious process causes quantumness to spontaneously collapse. This unsatisfying state was a key element of Beyond… Source
Billions in foreign cash tied to US climate network draws scrutiny from Republican AGs
FIRST ON FOX: Nineteen Republican attorneys general on Friday asked the Department of Justice to investigate dozens of U.S.-based nonprofits for potential violations of federal foreign agent laws after receiving nearly $2 billion in foreign funding over the past decade.The state attorneys general urged Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ’s national security division head, John Eisenberg, to open the probe after the nonprofits accepted the funding from five foreign-based climate foundations, a...
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die rails against AI in style
You've seen this movie before: A disheveled man (Sam Rockwell) busts into a restaurant, threatening to blow up the joint unless a crew of people joins him. Like Groundhog Day, he's been through this countless times before, and he immediately starts recounting otherwise unknowable details to convince the diner patrons. Like 12 Monkeys, he's from the future — the timely twist in Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is that, rather than a world-ending virus, he needs help preventing a humanity-ending AI ...
Leavitt vows nothing will stop ICE enforcement after 4,000 illegal alien criminals caught in Minnesota
The White House is pushing back after Democrats praised the decision to scale down an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said "nothing will ever stop" President Trump’s efforts.Operation Metro Surge, a major Department of Homeland Security immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area, is coming to an end. The announcement follows weeks of demonstrations after two Americans were fatally shot by federal immigration agents.Border czar Tom Homan said Thursd...
Fetterman bucks Democrats, says party put politics over country in DHS shutdown standoff
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., the lone Senate Democrat to join the GOP to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), accused his colleagues of choosing party over country in their shutdown vote.Senate Democrats dug their heels in against funding the agency on Thursday in their pursuit of stringent reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good during immigration operations in Minnesota.But Fetterman believed that Senate...
Winter camo deals on hoodies, jackets and base layers, starting at $10
Camo is no longer just for hunters. Shoppers are looking for stylish, durable hoodies and jackets, so we rounded up camo picks from brands like Carhartt, Eddie Bauer, L.L.Bean and Dickies. From base layers to hoodies and gloves, these finds will help you stay warm.Eddie Bauer Powder Search 2.0 insulated pants: $56.09 (72% off)Sitka men’s Dakota camo vest: $350 (30% off)ScentLok ClimaFleece base layer top: $69.97 (30% off)Camo neck gaiter 6-pack: $9.99 (29% off)Mossy Oak camo hunting bibs: $57.58...
Patriots star Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to felony strangulation charges days after Super Bowl
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs had no choice but to move on from a tough Super Bowl loss.Just five days after being part of a 29-13 loss that gave the Seattle Seahawks the Lombardi Trophy, the 32-year-old pleaded not guilty to charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.Diggs' attorney, Michael Schuster, told reporters outside the courtroom Friday that Diggs is "completely innocent" of the "false allegations".CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVE...
Trump DOJ files new lawsuit accusing Harvard of withholding records on race in admissions
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that its Civil Rights Division lodged a new lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging that the Ivy League institution illegally withheld admissions material needed to decide whether the school is continuing to discriminate in the admissions process despite a 2023 Supreme Court ruling."Under President Trump’s leadership, this Department of Justice is demanding better from our nation’s educational institutions," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a state...
International Skating Union defends controversial Olympic judging that denied Americans ice dance gold medal
The International Skating Union defended a judge's controversial score that left Madison Chock and Evan Bates just short of Olympic gold earlier this week.Chock and Bates settled for silver after Jezabel Dabouis favored Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron by nearly eight points over the three-time world champions in the free dance."It is normal for there to be a range of scores given by different judges in any panel and a number of mechanisms are used to mitigate these variations," t...
Don Lemon to appear in federal court over charges stemming from Minnesota church storming
Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon is scheduled to appear in federal court on Friday to face charges related to the viral takeover of a Minnesota church by anti-ICE agitators. Lemon, who last month livestreamed aggressive agitators storming St. Paul's Cities Church under the suspicion that its pastor had collaborated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is charged with conspiracy to deprive religious freedom rights and a violation of the FACE Act. He is schedu...
Stronach lawyer accuses complainant of being a 'storyteller' in sex assault trial
The lawyer for Frank Stronach accused one of the complainants in his sexual assault trial of being a “storyteller” as she challenged the woman's memory of the events relating to the alleged attack.
Stronach lawyer continues cross examination of 1 of 7 complainants in sex assault trial
The defence lawyer of Frank Stronach is continuing her cross examination of one of the seven female complainants in the sex assault trial of the Canadian billionaire.
Giants' John Harbaugh shares what Americans 'should keep in mind' as country's 250th birthday nears
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh divulged what Americans should "keep in mind" as the U.S. gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday this year.Harbaugh spoke with Fox News Channel’s Brian Kilmeade for a segment that aired on "Fox & Friends" and Sunday on "One Nation." The two talked at the Giants’ practice facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think people should keep in mind that this is the greatest country, this is the greatest e...
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ and ‘G.I. Joe’ Are Combining Into the Action Figures of Your ’80s Fever Dreams (Exclusive)
Never afraid to shy away from a crossover, the TMNT are mashing up another group of real American heroes.
'Security-related situation' grounds flight to vacation hot spot, passengers confined for hours
JetBlue passengers on a flight from Boston to Aruba were stuck on a plane for hours Monday while authorities investigated a "security-related situation."When the flight landed at Queen Beatrix International Airport on Feb. 9, the pilot was directed to park in an alternate location. The reason cited was a "security-related situation," JetBlue told Boston station WCVB News Center 5.Frustrated passengers were kept onboard for nearly two hours after landing, the station said.FLIGHT PASSENGER MISTAKE...
Meta is reportedly working to bring facial recognition to its smart glasses
Meta has backed away from highly controversial facial recognition tech in its products and services before, but seemingly not so far that it isn’t willing to have another crack at it. A new report from The New York Times claims Mark Zuckerberg’s company wants to add facial recognition to its lineup of branded smart glasses at some point this year. The NYT spoke to four anonymous people with knowledge of Meta’s plans, who told the publication that the feature is codenamed "Name Tag" internally. A...
European capital rocked by violent protests as government corruption probe fuels unrest
Thousands of anti-government protesters violently faced off against riot police outside government buildings in Albania’s capital, Tirana, earlier this week, as people called for the resignation of the government following a massive corruption scandal.The main Albanian opposition party called for people to take to the streets and demand the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku after she was indicted by a special prosecutor who alleged she had been improperly influenced in her dec...
Apple's first-gen AirTags are on sale for $64 for a four-pack
At this point, you can find discounts on AirTags fairly often but if you want to spend as little as possible, it's worth waiting for a discount like this. A four-pack of the first-gen Bluetooth trackers is on sale for $64, which is just about a record-low price (only $1 more). That's a 35 percent discount on the pack. Bear in mind that this deal brings the price per AirTag down to about $16 if you were to buy them individually, and when not on sale they usually cost $29. If you use Apple d...
As Trump touts tariff windfall, battleground states shoulder billions in costs
Some of the most hotly contested states in this year’s elections are also footing the nation’s steepest tariff bills, according to an analysis of U.S. Census trade data.That convergence creates a new economic pressure point at a time when affordability dominates the national midterm debate and the cost of everyday goods remains a top voter concern. Candidates in both parties are campaigning on promises to rein in the cost of groceries, housing and other everyday goods.All 435 House seats and 33 ...
Battleground states shoulder burden of Trump’s tariffs as midterm messaging ramps up
Some of the most hotly contested states in this year’s elections are also footing the nation’s steepest tariff bills, according to an analysis of U.S. Census trade data.That convergence creates a new economic pressure point at a time when affordability dominates the national midterm debate and the cost of everyday goods remains a top voter concern. Candidates in both parties are campaigning on promises to rein in the cost of groceries, housing and other everyday goods.All 435 House seats and 33 ...
New Jersey teacher who slept with students at family bagel shop learns prison sentence
A former New Jersey high school teacher who groomed two of her students before sexually assaulting them, including at her family’s bagel shop, was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison, prosecutors said.Julie Rizzitello, 37, who taught at Wall High School in Wall Township, was sentenced during a hearing in Monmouth County Superior Court, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.Judge Jill G. O’Malley ordered that she serve 10 years in state prison, be placed on parole supervision...
The Russo Brothers Say Steve Rogers Is Key to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Plus, Liam Neeson is uncommitted about his potential return to 'Darkman'.
Kathie Lee Gifford explains why she’s 'anti-religion’ despite her deep Christian faith
Ever since she can remember, Kathie Lee Gifford has lived a faith-driven life. From childhood to adulthood — and all the moments in between — the seasoned TV host and author has always leaned on her Christian roots, despite labeling herself as "anti-religion."In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Gifford — who is gearing up to emcee Childhelp's Drive The Dream gala in Phoenix, Ariz., on Saturday — opened up about trusting God in moments of discomfort and doubt, the importance of gener...
Some states have let unqualified foreign drivers on the road and Americans pay the price
Once again, America is mourning because our commercial driver’s licensing (CDL) system failed.Federal authorities say a Kyrgyz national behind the wheel of a semitruck crossed into oncoming traffic in Jay County, Indiana, killing four people and injuring several others. ICE has since arrested the driver. But for the families of those lost, enforcement after the fact is cold comfort.Operating an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle is not a right. It’s a responsibility. And when that responsibility is...
The ridiculously tiny Kodak Charmera captured our hearts (and lots of shoddy pictures)
Every once in a while, a product comes along that sparks a bit of joy in our jaded hearts. This is what happened with the Kodak Charmera, a $30 tiny toy camera that was nearly impossible to get ahold of in the first couple of months after its release, selling out immediately over waves of blind box restocks. Despite the gimmick of it all, the Charmera was just too cute for some of us to resist, and we sprang when they finally started becoming more readily available. A few of us on the Engadget ...
