Richard Codey, Long-Serving New Jersey Politician, Dies at 79

He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.

California's governor plans to set aside $200 million for state EV tax credits

The loss of the federal EV tax credits may have been a huge blow to prospective buyers, but California wants to fill that gap for its residents. Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget for 2026-2027, which was released on Friday, includes a "light-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program" that details a one-time infusion of $200 million. According to the budget summary, this incentive program is "a critical part of the Administration's strategy to keep ZEVs affordable and accessible fo...

RIP Guy Moon, Composer of ‘Fairly Oddparents,’ ‘Danny Phantom,’ and More

The music of Guy Moon spanned classic Nick cartoons, 'The Brady Bunch,' and 'Johnny Quest.'

DHS deploying hundreds more federal agents to Minneapolis, Noem announces

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday the government is sending additional federal agents to Minnesota to protect immigration officers and continue enforcement operations amid rising tensions following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen.Noem told "Sunday Morning Futures" host Maria Bartiromo that DHS will be sending hundreds more agents on Sunday and Monday to Minneapolis to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents to do their w...

This budget-friendly vegetable is becoming one of 2026’s biggest food trends

Cabbage is emerging as one of the defining food trends of 2026.Once known for boiled dinners and bland side dishes, cabbage is being reimagined as a versatile, affordable kitchen staple.Erin Clarke, a Wisconsin-based cookbook author and founder of WellPlated, told Fox News Digital the shift reflects changing priorities among home cooks, including cost, nutrition and flexibility in the kitchen.HOW MUCH RED MEAT IS TOO MUCH? EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON FOOD PYRAMID UPDATES"Cabbage is experiencing a renais...

Instagram users urged to ignore suspicious password reset emails after data breach fears

Malwarebytes says data from about 17.5m accounts may have been scraped.

Venezuelans demand political prisoners’ release, Maduro ‘doing well’

Only about 20 political prisoners have been freed despite US claims of a 'large' release.

Journalist’s dangerous obsession with a forgotten serial killer unraveled her reality

Laura Greenberg was a journalist determined to understand why people kill. In her search for answers, she befriended a long-forgotten serial killer behind bars. As he described his crimes, her sense of reality began to unravel.Greenberg’s unsettling bond with Doug Gretzler — who, along with accomplice Willie Steelman, killed 17 people, including two children — continues to haunt her decades later. Her search for understanding is the focus of Oxygen’s new true-crime documentary, "Charmed by the D...

Mississippi synagogue burned in arson attack, suspect in custody

A suspect was in custody Saturday after an apparent arson attack set a Mississippi synagogue ablaze, destroying Torahs and prompting an investigation involving the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force.The blaze broke out shortly after 3 a.m. at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, the state's largest synagogue. No congregants were injured, officials said.Photos from the scene showed severe damage to an administrative office and the synagogue’s library, where several Torahs were destroyed or da...

‘Massacre’ feared as Iran tries to crush protests; US weighs military options

The Trump administration considers military options in response to the demonstrations.

Could this mysterious 'pink slime' news site influence California's 2026 election?

The Courier is part of a growing ecosystem of news publications that publish biased articles in an attempt to surreptitiously influence elections.

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing mail-in voting rules in executive order

A federal judge in Washington state on Friday blocked the Trump administration from enforcing key parts of an executive order that sought to change how states administer federal elections, ruling the president lacked authority to apply those provisions to Washington and Oregon.U.S. District Judge John Chun held that several provisions of Executive Order 14248 violated the separation of powers and exceeded the president’s authority."As stated by the Supreme Court, although the Constitution vests ...

Obama Presidential Center slammed for promoting ‘far-left' agenda on public land

The Illinois Republican Party has blasted as "divisive" the hiring language the Obama Foundation is using for the Obama Presidential Center, arguing it shows the privately run project is using public land to advance a political agenda.The Obama Foundation, which is developing the hotly debated center on Chicago’s South Side, recently advertised roughly 150 jobs at the facility, stating that successful applicants are expected to align with the foundation’s "anti-racism" goals."It’s an Illinois De...

New video shows minutes leading up to deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting

New video footage shared Saturday shows the minutes that lead up to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal agent, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).DHS shared video on its X account that appeared to be three-and-a-half minutes of footage taken by a citizen from inside a nearby home showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and multiple vehicles out in the residential street.A car can be heard honking its horn repeatedly while someone can b...

Wing's drone deliveries are coming to 150 more Walmarts

Don't be surprised if you see even more drones delivering groceries across the US since the Alphabet-owned Wing announced another service expansion with Walmart over the next year. The partnership said that drone delivery services will be available at 150 more Walmart locations in Los Angeles, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Miami and more metros that have yet to be announced. According to Wing, its top 25 percent of customers have ordered its delivery drones up to three times a week. To meet growing dem...

10 ways to protect seniors from email scams

Email scams have become one of the fastest ways scammers steal money from older adults. A single click can expose bank accounts, personal data and retirement savings built over a lifetime. That growing risk is what prompted Bob to write to us with a question many families are now facing:"My friend's father is 95 and absolutely lives through his phone/laptop. He refuses to give up either and often clicks on email links. A few years ago, he got caught up in a gift card scam that almost cost him hi...

Syria govt forces take control of Aleppo’s Kurdish neighbourhoods

Syrian forces now control all of Aleppo after seizing two Kurdish areas.

Kristi Noem fires back at Dems amid impeachment threat over fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fired back at Democrats on Sunday amid an Illinois lawmaker's push to impeach her following a deadly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shooting in Minneapolis last week."These law enforcement officers are trained to be in situations that are dangerous, and they rely on that training each and every day to make the right decisions," Noem said during "Sunday Morning Futures.""That's what I'm so grateful for is that we have professionals that stepped u...

Pessimism is the world’s main economic problem

Gloomy expectations are starting to matter more than the data

Games Workshop’s Warhammer World Hits the U.S. Next Year

North American fans of 'Warhammer' can rejoice at getting a Warhammer World of their own to visit sometime at the end of 2027.

US President Trump tells Cuba to ‘make a deal, before it is too late’

The US President vowed to cut off all Venezuelan oil and money flowing to Cuba.

Ilhan Omar kicked out of ICE facility after DHS requires week's advance notice

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., says she and other Minnesota lawmakers were kicked out of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Minneapolis on Saturday.Omar visited ICE's Whipple Building alongside fellow Minnesota Democrat Rep. Angie Craig, saying they were fulfilling their congressional oversight role. They were asked to leave the facility after being informed about a new Trump administration rule governing lawmaker visits."We were initially invited in to do our Congressional over...

Packers' head-coaching situation thrust into spotlight after playoff loss

The Green Bay Packers’ playoff exit on Saturday immediately put added focus on what the organization will do with head coach Matt LaFleur.The NFL coaching cycle has been the wildest in recent memory, with veteran coaches like John Harbaugh and Pete Carroll being shown the door. Packers fans seemingly put LaFleur on the hot seat following their crushing defeat to the Chicago Bears.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMESPN’s Adam Schefter said Sunday that the Packers will have a major...

US military warns Trump against Iran strikes

US commanders say they must bolster bases and defences before any Iran strike.

Country star Russell Dickerson says small-town upbringing meant ‘rodeos and tractor pulls,’ not the movies

Russell Dickerson is reflecting on his small-town roots.The country music star, who grew up in Tennessee and is best known for hit songs like "Yours" and "Blue Tacoma," has spent the past decade building a successful country music career that has taken him from rural fairgrounds to some of the biggest stages in the genre, including an upcoming performance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. While speaking with Fox News Digital, Dickerson said that entertainment in his household growing up r...

Charlie Dalin kept his illness a secret, taking immunotherapy pills while on a 64-day journey

Charlie Dalin raced for 64 days while secretly treating a 15cm intestinal tumour.

Trump has made it clear he has no plans to back down from list of foreign entanglements

US President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.

Myanmar dispatch: Military struggles to project an image of control over a crumbling nation

NY Times: Myanmar junta struggles to project image of control over crumbling nation.

Best and worst states to retire in 2026 based on affordability and quality of life

A growing number of Americans are entering retirement age, reshaping trends of where and how people spend their golden years.The population of Americans age 65 and older reached about 61.2 million in 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.Those entering retirement are also living longer than previous generations. Someone turning 65 today can expect to live nearly two more decades, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.WHY MOST PEOPLE FALL OFF A ‘HEALTH CLIFF’ AT 7...

Rose McGowan says 'Charmed' execs would scrutinize her weight between seasons

Rose McGowan said Hollywood executives openly obsessed over her fluctuating weight during her stint on "Charmed" in the early 2000s. During an appearance on the "We Need To Talk" podcast, the 52-year-old actress — who joined the cast in 2001 — recalled how show executives would often mull over her weight gain or loss. "They would circle around me to check my weight when I came back from season to season," she said, referencing show producers. "I think it was just really inspecting their product....

Trump ultimatum to Cuba: 'Make a deal, before it is too late' or face consequences

President Donald Trump signaled a hardline stance toward Cuba on Sunday, vowing to halt all oil and financial support and urging the island nation to "make a deal" before it is "too late.""THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO! I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.‘WE BUILT VENEZUELA’S OIL INDUSTRY:’ TRUMP VOWS US ENERGY RETURN AFTER MADURO CAPTUREVenezuela has long been Cuba’s largest oil supplier, though Trump has suc...

Trump says no more Venezuelan oil or money to go to Cuba, pushes for deal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.

Ex-SNL star Bowen Yang, podcast co-host walk back comments criticizing Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign

Former "Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang and his fellow podcast host Matt Rogers walked back critical comments they made earlier this week about Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, after the pair faced backlash online for questioning her Senate run."I hear the response, and I am taking every bit of it to heart, I promise," Rogers wrote in an Instagram post. "Transparency and candor matter to me, especially on the podcast. I’m a very progressive person who cares deeply about winning these electio...

DAVID MARCUS: Impeding federal law enforcement is not protest, it's just crime

There seems to be a bit of confusion in our society of late about what "civil disobedience" is and what it isn’t. Last week, this very confusion got 37-year-old Renee Good killed.Political protest in the form of civil disobedience has a long and very proud tradition, from Mahatma Gandhi non-violently defying the British in India, to our own Martin Luther King, Jr. penning his eloquence from a Birmingham jail cell.There is a stoic dignity to this practice, which in and of itself grants the words ...

Bears lose key defensive player for rest of playoffs after brutal injury

The Chicago Bears locked in defensively and only allowed six points in the second half against the Green Bay Packers in their playoff comeback win on Saturday night, but they ended up taking a huge blow.Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards suffered a gruesome leg injury in the second quarter of their 31-27 win. Edwards’ leg was put into an air cast and he was carted off the field. But Bears head coach Ben Johnson revealed the grim news about Edwards’ status for the remainder of the postseason.CLICK HER...

Instagram says accounts 'are secure' after wave of suspicious password reset requests

If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you're not alone. Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, initially reported that there was a data breach revealing the "sensitive information" of 17.5 million Instagram users. Malwarebytes added that the leak included Instagram usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and more. However, Instagram said there was no breach and that user accounts were "secure." We fixed an issue that let an extern...

Data shows the US state is 100% drought-free for the first time since December 2000

A year ago, the state battled fires. Now, the wet season is off to a promising start.

How a plunging currency set off wide unrest after months of uncertainty in Iran

New York Times: 'I am tired and exhausted by the fools and idiots that get to govern us'.

A changing climate has turned Greenland into a geostrategic asset and Trump target

New York Times: There are now new shipping routes and Greenland is a geostrategic asset.

A meeting at Vatican City was among failed attempts to steer Maduro into exile before the US raid

There were many attempts to find a safe harbour for the Venezuelan leader before US raid.

The argument that strongmen are actually weak is becoming less convincing by the week

Strongmen have been on the march since Putin breathed new life into the form in 1999-2000.

Minneapolis shooting fuels new scrutiny about Ice’s tactics and training for street encounters

Are the immigration agents adequately prepared for street-level encounters?

‘Star Wars’ Fans Haven’t Given Up on Ben Solo’s Cinematic Return

Disney quietly canceled a Ben Solo movie, but the character's fans are trying to loudly make a case for why it should happen.

Wild brawl erupts during youth hockey showcase at minor league game

One of the wildest fights of the hockey season may have occurred during the intermission of an American Hockey League game between the Hershey Bears and the Cleveland Monsters.The Bears’ "Mites on Ice" segment features youth hockey players competing against each other during intermission. However, competitive play turned into an all-out brawl involving players from the Central Penn Panthers Youth Ice Hockey Club.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe club said Sunday it was invest...

Retired general urges Trump to give Iran 'one more warning' as US reportedly weighs intervention

Retired Gen. Jack Keane called on the Trump administration to confront Iran’s leadership head-on, urging a final warning before taking action against officials he says are responsible for violently cracking down on protesters."The president has told them, ‘If you kill them, I’m coming for you,’" Keane said during an appearance on "Life, Liberty & Levin" on Saturday."They’ve already killed more than 40 people, and they’ve jailed many more. And in jail, they will execute them."As nationwide anti-r...

Trump responds to post suggesting Rubio as president of Cuba: 'Sounds good to me'

President Donald Trump reacted to a social media post joking about Secretary of State Marco Rubio becoming the president of Cuba, replying, "Sounds good to me."Trump posted the response Sunday on his Truth Social account after a user wrote, "Marco Rubio will be president of Cuba."Rubio’s broad portfolio in the Trump administration has fueled online jokes portraying him as being placed in charge of an ever-expanding list of roles.MADURO’S ARREST IS GOOD NEWS FOR ALL AMERICANS AND LEAVES DEMOCRATS...

N.S. artist helps kelp grow in homemade clay pots in underwater art installation

The pots were created using a mix of wild and commercial clay, and were placed in the waters of Cranberry Cove in December.

Rory Linkletter runs under 1 hour to break Canadian half marathon record for 2nd time in 4 years

Rory Linkletter is the first Canadian to run a half marathon under one hour, achieving the feat on a cool Sunday morning in Houston with a 59-minute 49-second clocking to beat former record holder Cam Levins by 69 seconds.

Somali Maine city councilor resigns days after taking office after felony charge, residency questions

A Somali man elected city councilor in Maine has resigned days after taking office following his indictment on a felony charge and an investigation over his residency in the district he served, according to local reports.Iman Osman, who served as a city councilor in Lewiston, wrote in a resignation letter sent to Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline and City Council President David Chittim that he did not come to the decision lightly, WMTW-TV reported."For the betterment of our community and in the best ...

Cubs, Alex Bregman agree to 5-year deal: reports

Alex Bregman bet on himself, and it appeared to have paid off.The three-time All-Star agreed to a five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The deal is reportedly worth $175 million and includes a no-trade clause.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBregman joined the Cubs after he signed a three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox before the 2025 season. The deal included opt-outs after each year. Bregman tested free agency and got a lengthy...

Youngkin backs JD Vance for 2028, calls vice president a 'great' GOP nominee

EXCLUSIVE — If he eventually goes ahead with a likely 2028 White House run, Vice President JD Vance will have the backing of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia."I think Vice President Vance would be a great nominee," Youngkin said in an exclusive interview on "Fox News Sunday," as he looked to the race to succeed term-limited President Donald Trump.Youngkin told Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich that "as people speculate on what's going to happen down the road in 2028, I agree with President Tru...

What happens to opened wine and how to know when it's gone bad

You might have an opened bottle of wine from a recent celebration and wonder, "Is this still good?"Wine that's been open for too long may not make you sick — but it won't taste the way it was intended, according to the "Wine Country" blog.Leaving wine open for too long can strip its brightness, dull its aromas and mute its flavors, experts say.RED WINE OR WHITE WINE? DOCTOR REVEALS THE HEALTHIER CHOICE, AS WELL AS CAUTIONARY DETAILSIn the worst cases, opened wine can develop a sour, vinegary tas...

Professors claim Disney's 'Lion King' and other animated films promote White privilege in new analysis

Three professors argue that animated Hollywood films promote White privilege and "racist cultural narratives," according to their new academic analysis.Natalie Khazaal, director of the Middle Eastern and North African studies programs and associate professor of Arabic at Georgia Tech, Ellen Gorsevski, associate professor at Bowling Green, and Tobias Linné, head of the communication department at Lund University in Sweden, recently co-authored a paper lamenting racism and White privilege in Holly...

Michael Rapaport eyes 2029 NYC mayoral run after slamming mayor as ‘Zoron the Moron’

Michael Rapaport is setting his sights on a new career path.The 55-year-old actor announced on the Monday, Jan. 5 episode of his "I Am Rapaport" podcast that he plans on running for mayor of New York City in 2029, stating, "My name is Michael Rapaport, a.k.a. Mayor Rapaport. Mr. Mayor Rapaport.""Let me tell you something, guys, girls, women, children of all ages. 2025 was crazy, and I don't see it getting any … calmer or cooler in 2026, the way things started," he continued. "That's why I'm runn...

Ex-con charged in Christmas Day CVS robbery that left clerk fatally stabbed

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. — Eddy Cine Jr., a 23-year-old aspiring computer technician, volunteered to cover for a co-worker on Christmas Day for his job as a CVS clerk in Lindenhurst, New York.An armed robber stabbed him to death minutes before the end of his shift, at around 7 p.m., Suffolk County police said.Now his suspected killer, a 43-year-old ex-con named John Pilaccio, of Lindenhurst, is facing a charge of first-degree murder — a more serious charge than suspected assassin Luigi Mangione in New Yo...

Golden Globes 2026: The complete winners list

The 2026 Golden Globe Awards, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, will be held on Sunday. Here is the full list of winners and nominees.

Bears' Ben Johnson gives fiery message to team after playoff win: 'F--- the Packers!'

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson was jubilant following his team’s comeback playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, 31-27.Johnson and the Bears’ players celebrated in the locker room as Johnson kicked off his postgame speech with an explicit message.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"F--- the Packers!" Johnson said. "F--- them! F---ing hate those guys."The rivalry between the Bears and Packers is certainly revved up. Johnson threw gasoline on the fire wh...

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Hollywood hits and diamond discoveries

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week's quiz highlights Hollywood hits, diamond discoveries and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here.

DR MARC SIEGEL: Medical miracle or modern science? Both can be signs of God at work

Is what you are experiencing really a medical miracle, or is it simply medical technology advancing at just the right speed to swoop in and save your life, or the life of someone who really matters to you?Or does it really matter which of these it is? For me, medicine and advancing technologies are the "hands of God," and so the coincidence of a miracle recovery occurring just as a technology emerging is God’s presence.I remember when my cousin Howard, a retired physician, was in the hospital fo...

Nick Reiner murder trial won’t happen for at least 2 years as public defender starts from 'square one': expert

Nearly one month after the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the case against Nick Reiner may only appear to be building rapidly.On the heels of famed lawyer Alan Jackson withdrawing from leading Nick's defense, attorney Matt Murphy exclusively told Fox News Digital that detectives are likely not even "halfway done" with the double-homicide investigation. "This is a very active investigation still, I guarantee it," Murphy said. "They're serving warrants and there are things known a...

Missing sleep may take a hidden toll on your brain and longevity, research reveals

Missing out on adequate sleep could be taking years off your life.New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep Advances, found that poor sleep may shorten life expectancy more than other lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and loneliness.The researchers analyzed nationwide CDC survey data, identifying trends associated with average life expectancy by county, according to a press release.NEW HEALTH WARNING ISSUED OVER POPULAR SLEEP AID MILLIONS...

Central Alberta farmers amazed to welcome triplet calves for 2nd year in a row

Lucky 7 Cattle Co., near Sedgewick, Alta., started 2026 with a bang, welcoming a set of healthy triplet calves for the second year in a row.

NASA makes 'unprecedented' call to bring astronauts home after illness, expert says: 'Evacuated from orbit'

NASA has made an "unprecedented" decision to bring a crew home early from the International Space Station after a medical emergency in orbit, marking the first time in the station’s 25-year history that a mission has been cut short for health reasons.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Thursday that a single crew member experienced a medical situation aboard the station on Jan. 7 and is now stable. After consultations with medical and agency leadership, he ordered the early return of the crew...

Gogolev inches closer to Olympic spot with first Canadian figure skating title

5 tech terms that shape your online privacy

Protecting your personal information online starts with understanding the language behind your apps, devices and accounts. We'll break down five essential tech terms that directly impact your digital privacy, from app permissions and location tracking to VPNs and cross-app advertising. Learning these concepts will help you limit data exposure and stay in control of who can see what.Stay tuned for more in this series as we dive deeper into privacy-related tech terms and other essential concepts, ...

Federal judge temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs over notice concerns

A Massachusetts federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) planned termination of Family Reunification Parole (FRP) programs for migrants from seven countries, ruling the agency likely failed to give individuals proper notice before stripping their legal status.U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said in a five-page order that an emergency stay was warranted and granted a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking the termination of multiple country...

Minneapolis ICE shooting officer followed training as potentially 'deadly threat' drove at him: former agent

MINNEAPOLIS – A former Secret Service agent and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent detailed the thought process and decision-making that an immigration officer who shot a woman in Minneapolis would have had to make as the fatal shooting transpired on Wednesday.Timothy Miller, who is also a former police officer, told Fox News Digital that agents are trained to "respond to a deadly force situation based on the facts" and with "appropriate deadly force.""Think about an agent standing ...

'Stranger Things' star says faith in God keeps him grounded in Hollywood

"Stranger Things" actor Caleb McLaughlin is opening up about his faith journey and how it has helped keep him grounded as he enters a new chapter of life and career.During a recent episode of the podcast "Podcrushed," as highlighted in a recent report by The Christian Post, McLaughlin shared that his relationship with God has deepened over the past year, particularly as he has navigated adulthood and the pressures of public life."I kind of found my own relationship with God and even my faith thi...

Lost 18th-century Spanish mission unearthed after decades of searching offers 'rare snapshot'

Archaeologists and students recently uncovered an 18th-century Catholic mission in Texas — a discovery that clarifies a key chapter in the early history of the Lone Star State.Excavators from Texas Tech University (TTU) unearthed remains belonging to Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo (Mission Our Lady of the Holy Spirit), an abandoned settlement in Jackson County. With the help of students, excavators discovered proof of the missing site, which resolves "decades of searching" and "fill[s...

I lead a university. Higher education is failing students Congress is right to act

Something is broken in American higher education, and this year Washington may finally do something about it.This week, congressional leaders announced their 2026 policy priorities, and for the first time in years, higher education is near the top of the list. From student loan reform to an accreditation overhaul, lawmakers are signaling that the days of blank checks and political protection for bloated institutions may finally be over.They’re right to act. For decades, many colleges and univers...

Illegal drugs advertised on social media; more airline competition taking off: CBC Marketplace cheat sheet

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

Left-wing group backs tens of thousands of anti-ICE agitators nationwide

Tens of thousands of anti-ICE agitators took to the streets of major cities across the country this weekend in a raft of demonstrations largely organized by a coalition of left-wing groups.The ICE Out for Good coalition called for a "weekend of action" starting Saturday, organizing more than 1,000 events nationwide. The coalition was largely organized by Indivisible, the same left-wing group that pushed "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump in 2025.Protests focus on the death of Ren...

Pereira, Michaud pull off upset to win Canadian pairs title

Figure skaters Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud scored 204.14 points, including 135.03 points in their free program, to eclipse veterans Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps and win the pair's first national title.

Mississippi prosecutors to seek death penalty against man accused of deadly rampage that included girl, pastor

A 24-year-old Mississippi man accused of killing six people — including family members, a child and a church pastor — in a violent shooting rampage that unfolded across multiple rural locations Friday night may face the death penalty, prosecutors said.Daricka M. Moore was being held without bail at the Clay County jail in West Point on murder charges in connection with the killings of his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor’s brother.Moore is expected to mak...

16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2026)

I've spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I've found.

Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alternative

This is a promising stand-alone Dolby Atmos soundbar for music fans, but it still needs a few software tweaks.

Sony A7V Review: The Best Overall Mirrorless Camera

Sony’s latest full frame mirrorless is a hybrid powerhouse with features to impress both video and still photographers.

Deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota, affordability stir up California gubernatorial forums

Candidates running to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke about immigration, an affordability crisis, homelessness and the role of labor in the state's economy during two separate forums in Southern California.

Arellano: Citizens are finally getting it: No one's safe from Trump's deportation ambitions

The shooting deaths of U.S. citizens Keith Porter Jr. in Northridge and Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis shows even those in the United States legally are targets for trigger-happy la migra.

While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation

For many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief about the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro was cut by the fear about what comes next from an administration that has zeroed in on Venezuelans as a target.

Why California is keeping this unusual solar plant running when both Trump and Biden wanted it closed

The electricity it makes is expensive, its technology has been superseded, and it's incinerating thousands of birds mid-flight each year.

Want to Stop Doomscrolling? You Might Need a Sleep Coach

Traditionally sleep coaches treat babies. But now more and more anxious, screen-attached grownups are the ones who need nursing.

Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach

We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.

New York Seeks Ban on A.I.-Generated Images of Candidates

Last year, the Cuomo campaign released a video created by artificial intelligence that depicted Zohran Mamdani eating rice with his hands. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban such tactics.

The Danger of Reducing America's Venezuela Invasion to a 60-Second Video

January 3 marked the return of US military intervention in Latin America. While the events unfolded between Caracas and Brooklyn, social networks had already fabricated their own reality.

Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US military intervention in Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests: report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the possibility of U.S. intervention in Iran, according to a report.The two leaders spoke by phone Saturday as Israel is on "high alert," preparing for the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Iran, according to Reuters, citing multiple Israeli sources.The report comes as nationwide anti-regime demonstrations across Iran hit the two-week mark.On Saturday, the Iranian regime triggered an internet "...

How a 1st year resident in St John's helped solve a medical mystery, and didn't stop there

Ian Gillies Jr. had spent a month in hospital, slowly getting sicker and sicker. Just as doctors warned the family he might not make it through the night, a "saviour arrived," says his dad.

Appetite for a bargain: Rising food costs fuel boom in discount grocery stores

With the cost of living soaring, Ron Robinson is determined to save wherever he can starting with his grocery bill. It’s why he shops at an ultra discount grocery chain in Montreal, where prices can be as much as 50 per cent less than a regular grocery store.

Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?

The apprenticeship of Prince George

When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help at a homeless shelter recently, he was continuing George’s cautious but deliberate introduction to the public side of his royal life ahead while also offering a reminder of the influence William's mother, Diana, had on his own upbringing.

Carney hopes to 'recalibrate' once-frosty Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Case

The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.

How a Stunt-Loving Jeweler Made a Diamond District Beef Go Viral

Maksud Agadjani wound up hospitalized after he had a profane altercation with a rival, all of it captured on video. Business has never been better.

Where Does Candidate Mamdani End and Mayor Mamdani Begin?

In his first week as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani tried to bridge the political theater of his campaign with the much harder work of governing.

‘The Man and I Both Immediately Lost Our Composure’

Witnessing the power of coconut cream pie, time for a new car and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Victoria Police to deploy semiautomatic rifles at Australian Open for safety

The tournament is expected to draw more than 1.1 million fans this year.

Bears stun Packers with shocking comeback for first postseason win in rivalry since 1941

The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers in a playoff game for the first time since Franklin D. Roosevelt was president.Chicago overcame a late 18-point deficit to stun their rival in the Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field on Saturday. It marked the Bears' first postseason victory in the NFL's oldest rivalry since December 1941, just days after the infamous Pearl Harbor attack. For most of the night, it looked like Chicago would extend the drought, falling behind 21-3 at halftime.CL...

Human remains discovered in Victoria bushfire zone near Longwood as authorities investigate

Human remains were found 100 metres from a vehicle in the Longwood fire zone.

Nobel Institute shuts down talk of Venezuelan leader sharing Peace Prize with Trump

The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize rejected recent suggestions that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado could give or share her award with President Donald Trump.The Norwegian Nobel Institute shut down the idea Friday, after Machado suggested that she might transfer the prestigious award to Trump earlier this week."Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others," the institute said in a statement. "The decision is final and...