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Tech - Gizmodo - 35 minutes ago

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Will Build on Matt and Jessica Jones’ Brilliant ‘Defenders’ Pairing

Charlie Cox thinks that, nine years later, the MCU will finally pay off the potential of one of the best parts of 'The Defenders.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 35 minutes ago

Watchdogs warn L.A. County is undermining efforts at oversight of Sheriff's Department

The independent bodies that monitor and investigate the L.A. County Sheriff's Department faced budget cuts, leadership departures and legal challenges this year, creating uncertainty about their future.

Regional - L.A. Times - 35 minutes ago

Secret sex abuse settlements keep public in the dark about big payouts at schools

Many school districts are keeping child abuse settlements secret, preventing the public from knowing the full cost, sometimes in the millions of dollars.

Regional - L.A. Times - 35 minutes ago

Huge budgets cuts, enrollment drops: Pasadena schools struggle to rebuild after Eaton fire

The Pasadena Unified School District faces a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, and schools in Pasadena face enrollment declines in the aftermath of the Eaton fire.

Regional - L.A. Times - 35 minutes ago

Housing Tracker: Southern California home values drop in November

Southern California home prices dropped to $852,629 in November, marking the sixth time in seven months that values have fallen.

Regional - L.A. Times - 35 minutes ago

In a divided America, Rob Reiner was a tenacious liberal who connected with conservatives

How the late Rob Reiner connected with liberals and conservatives

Tech - Wired - 35 minutes ago

From Queer-Baiting to Neurodivergence: ‘Heated Rivalry’s Author Tackles Fan Theories and Controversy

“I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Americans Are Increasingly Convinced That Aliens Have Visited Earth

Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

The MetroCard Cookie. The Pizza. The Carvel Treat.

The M.T.A. has worked with six food vendors to say goodbye to the MetroCard, memorialized in various treats.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

President Trump is taking important, strategic steps to protect American consumers

The soul of America lives not in the bureaucratic hallways of Washington, but around kitchen tables, and in the fields, barns, and pastures that make those kitchen tables possible. When the men and women who feed, fuel and clothe our nation are under strain, our whole republic feels the pressure. That’s why the executive order President Donald Trump signed on December 6, targeting price-fixing and anti-competitive behavior in our food supply chain, is more than a mere regulatory action — it’s a ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

NC Senate showdown escalates as Trump rallies behind Whatley to keep GOP seat

President Donald Trump heads to battleground North Carolina on Friday as he aims to keep an open Senate seat, previously held by a Republican, in GOP hands in next year's midterm elections.Trump will hold an evening event on affordability as he teams up in the crucial southeastern state with Michael Whatley, a former Republican National Committee (RNC) chair and clear frontrunner for the GOP Senate nomination in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis.Whatley is likely to f...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2026

If you want to hear Apple Music’s lossless catalog the way it was meant to sound, you will need a little extra hardware. iPhones and most wireless headphones still have limitations when it comes to high-resolution audio, which means a good DAC can make a real difference in clarity and detail. Whether you listen through wired earbuds, studio headphones or a home speaker setup, the right DAC can bring out far more texture in your music.Lossless audio can be confusing at first, especially with diff...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

MIKE POMPEO: The Islamic Republic is on the ropes. Time for Trump, Iranians to finish the job

The Iranian regime is in dire straits. Thanks to the decisive actions of President Trump and the State of Israel, the Islamic Republic is no longer the regional power it once was, and it now faces crises on every front. Iran’s military infrastructure has been seriously degraded, and its illicit nuclear program has been severely decimated. Its network of proxies throughout the Middle East is disintegrating: Hezbollah is seriously diminished; the Assad dynasty has collapsed; Iranian-backed militia...

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

This Chrome Extension Turns LinkedIn Posts About AI Into Facts About Allen Iverson

The developers of a browser tool that changes AI-centric LinkedIn posts to Allen Iverson facts want to help “take back control of your experience of the internet.”

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Canada to begin formal talks with U.S. in January on review of free trade deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will enter into formal discussions with the United States in January to review their free trade agreement.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Frustration grows in Niagara Falls, Ont., with no clear progress on fate of Marineland and belugas

Nearly two months after Ottawa denied Marineland's request to export its whales, residents in Niagara Falls, Ont., continue to wait for news on the future of the shuttered theme park's property and dozens of animals, including up to 30 belugas and four dolphins. “Every time I drive by, it makes me really sad,” a local real estate agent says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

These grocery items are on the naughty list as food prices keep climbing

Grocery price inflation is the highest its been since 2023, with the price of food bought from stores rising 4.7 per cent in November year over year. But which items have hit your grocery bill hardest? Let's break down some of the worst offenders.

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 hours ago

What Google Photos? Self-Hosting Photo Storage with PhotoPrism Using Docker in My Homelab

PhotoPrism offers one path toward that goal of data ownership. With PhotoPrism, your vacation photos don’t become training data for someone else’s business model. They remain what they actually are, your memories, under your control.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago
Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Trump-Appointed Judge Flays ICE Over Conditions in Long Island Lockup

A detainee and eight others were held in a tiny room with an open toilet in freezing, filthy conditions.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Falling Enrollment, Money Woes: The New School Seeks a Path to Survival

The New York City university has embarked on an overhaul that some professors and students say imperils its standing as a bastion of the liberal arts.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Ring Promo Codes and Discounts: Up to 50% Off

Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Save With a 15% Off Dyson Promo Code

Get 15% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Peri the koala hitches ride on Brisbane bus after near-miss on city road

The mayor said the incident proves Brisbane is the most Australian place on earth.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

NFL star Puka Nacua rips refs for second time this week in sour post following overtime loss

Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua once again went after NFL officiating as he posted critical remarks on social media following the team’s overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.Nacua, who had a huge game in the 38-37 defeat, made a clear jab at officials. But the post was quickly deleted from his X account.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Can you say I was wrong," the post read. "Appreciate you stripes for your contribution. Lol."Rams head coach Sean McVay was frustrated in the ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Seahawks' wild 2-point conversion plays part in electric victory over NFC West rival

The Seattle Seahawks mastered the art of the 2-point conversion on Thursday night as Sam Darnold led an incredible comeback win against the Los Angeles Rams, 38-37, in what NFL fans were calling the game of the year.Darnold led the Seahawks on a nine-play, 65-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to answer Matthew Stafford’s touchdown pass to Puka Nacua to take the lead. Seattle went for two to win the game and Darnold found tight end Eric Saubert wide open in the end...

Tech - It's FOSS - 6 hours ago

Red Hat Buys an AI Safety Company, Promises to Open Source Its Tech

The new addition brings custom AI security and safety tooling to Red Hat.

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Sparky the dog nearly dies, will lose leg after package thief leaves gate open in Fontana

A thief who stole Christmas gifts in Fontana was almost responsible for the death of Sparky the dog — who was hit by a car and lost for two days after the thief failed to close the gate behind him.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Perth mum remains in ICU after Vietnam cosmetic surgery infection nightmare

A GoFundMe has raised nearly $70,000 to bring her home.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

North Carolina's longest-serving governor dies at 88 after serving 4 terms in office

The longest-serving governor of North Carolina, Jim Hunt, died Thursday at the age of 88.His daughter, Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt, announced the Democratic leader’s death in a statement on X."It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and hero, former Governor Jim Hunt," she wrote."He devoted his life to serving the people of North Carolina, guided by a belief that public service should expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and always put people first. His leadership an...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Seven men detained after Sydney ‘violence’ warning may be released

Tactical officers rammed a Hyundai and fired rubber bullets in the stop.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Milwaukee County judge found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents in courthouse incident

A jury found Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents during an attempt to serve a warrant at a courthouse earlier this year.She faces up to five years in prison on the felony obstruction count.Dugan was arrested in April after helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz avoid plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who were trying to serve him a warrant. Prosecutors said Dugan helped Flores-Ruiz and his attorney exit her courtroom through a back...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Ben Shapiro denounces Tucker Carlson as conservative fraud at AmericaFest conference

Conservative radio host Ben Shapiro called out what he described as "frauds and grifters" who pose a threat to the conservative movement, including Tucker Carlson, during his speech at AmericaFest 2025 on Thursday.Shapiro opened his remarks at the Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix by denouncing figures like Carlson and Candace Owens, accusing them of undermining conservative principles."Today the conservative movement is in serious danger, not just from the left that all too frequently exc...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Former NBA star Penny Hardaway suggests league lacks element of fun

Former NBA star Penny Hardaway now devotes most of his time to the film room, practice and the sideline while guiding the Memphis men’s basketball team.Hardaway, in his eighth year coaching the Tigers, revealed his plans for the upcoming brief holiday break.Despite a holiday layoff from Dec. 22 through New Year's Eve, Hardaway plans to watch 50 college games, saying on his weekly radio show that he prefers the college game over today's NBA style.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Brown University shooting suspect found dead - US police

Investigators found him at a New Hampshire storage unit with two firearms.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Erika Kirk welcomes attendees to first AmericaFest since husband's death, endorses JD Vance for president

Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk welcomed attendees Thursday to the conservative organization's first AmericaFest conference since the death of founder Charlie Kirk, paying tribute to her late husband and his mission while also endorsing Vice President JD Vance to be the next president."What I'm inspired by is the fact that Charlie and I, again, will go wherever we need to go, but so will you. That's why you guys are here," she said at the conference in Phoenix, Ariz. "All of you here are becaus...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

US military strikes narco-terrorist vessels in latest Eastern Pacific drug trafficking operation

Joint Task Force Southern Spear forces struck two alleged narco-terrorist vessels moving along a major drug corridor in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, killing five militants without suffering any U.S. casualties.U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) released a video on X showing the opening strike and the aftermath, with the targeted boat engulfed in flames."On Dec. 18, at the direction of [Secretary of War] Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on two vesse...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

He tried to steal a plane but crashed straight into a hangar in Van Nuys, police say

A would-be aircraft thief trespassed at a Van Nuys Airport flight school and crashed a plane into the wall of a hangar, authorities say.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Maria Shriver slams Trump over Kennedy Center name change decision: 'Beyond comprehension'

Maria Shriver slammed President Donald Trump on Thursday after the Kennedy Center's board voted unanimously to rename the institution to the "Trump-Kennedy Center," accusing him of trying to attach his name to a memorial dedicated to her uncle, President John F. Kennedy.Shriver, a high-profile member of the Kennedy family, said it is "beyond comprehension" to change the center's name, accusing Trump of staining JFK’s legacy in art, culture and education."It is beyond comprehension that this sitt...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Minneapolis police chief blasts ICE after agent seen dragging woman through street, kneeling on her back

Minneapolis' police chief condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an agent was seen dragging an allegedly pregnant woman through the street and kneeling on her back during an attempted arrest earlier this week.Video on Monday in a Minneapolis neighborhood showed people yelling at ICE agents to release the woman, saying she was pregnant and could not breathe. An agent was captured on video kneeling on the woman's back before later dragging her through the snow by one arm on her back t...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Man suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing found dead, officials say

A man who is suspected of killing two and wounding several others at Brown University and fatally shooting an MIT professor has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility, officials said.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente identified as Brown University and MIT shooting suspect, found dead

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Authorities have identified the suspect in Saturday's mass shooting at Brown University, which left two students dead and nine injured during a finals week review session, as the same man believed to have carried out the murder of a renowned nuclear scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology days later.His name is Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente, according to Providence police. He was found dead Thursday evening, authorities announced at a press briefing Thursday even...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Sylvester Stallone breaks down over painful Oscar night memory despite monumental 'Rocky' success

Sylvester Stallone is reflecting on his relationship with his parents.The 79-year-old star spoke about the success of "Rocky," which won three Academy Awards – including best picture – during a recent interview with CBS News.Looking back on his triumphant night in 1977, Stallone admitted that initially winning felt like "a volcanic moment, and then it was very sad." He went on to share that his parents chose not to attend the ceremony, despite the fact that the film, which Stallone wrote and sta...

Tech - Universe Today - 9 hours ago

Could Advanced Civilizations Communicate like Fireflies

In a new paper, a team of researchers explores how non-human species (in this case, fireflies) could inform new approaches in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Nets honor Australia Hanukkah attack victims, light menorah during game

The Brooklyn Nets paid tribute to the victims of the Sydney Hanukkah massacre in a Hanukkah celebration at the Barclays Center during the team’s insert score to the Miami Heat on Thursday night. As part of the event, a giant basketball menorah was lit during the game by the 14-year-old nephew of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was killed in the Sydney massacre last week. The ceremony was facilitated by the Chabad Teen Network, the world’s largest teen organization. Fox News Digital spoke with Rabbi Men...

Tech - Engadget - 9 hours ago

Sony is buying Peanuts

Sony is paying approximately $460 milliion to purchase Peanuts [PDF] and its characters, including Snoopy and Charlie Brown, created by Charles M. Schulz. That’s a 41 percent stake Sony is buying from Canadian firm WildBrain. Since Sony bought 39 percent of the franchise back in 2018, this will give the company an 80 percent stake. The deal is still subject to regulatory approvals, but Peanuts will become Sony’s consolidated subsidiary once it’s closed. Schulz’s family still owns the remaining 2...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Australia plans gun buyback scheme in wake of mass shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration

Australia will launch a national gun buyback scheme in the aftermath of a deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach last weekend, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Justice Department prepares to drop trove of Epstein files as deadline looms

Department of Justice officials are in their final sprint to assemble by Friday a tranche of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, but the extent of material that will be made public remains unknown.The DOJ could withhold large portions of the material under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill passed last month requiring the government to release within 30 days all unclassified material in its possession related to Epstein’s and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking cases.The la...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Australia announces gun buyback, day of ‘reflection’ after Bondi shooting

Candles will be lit nationwide at 6.47pm on Sunday, December 21.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Trump officials push back on Minneapolis police chief comparing ICE raids to Nativity story

Members of the Trump administration called out Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara after he invoked the Nativity story to criticize immigration raids.During a press conference with Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday, O'Hara lamented the "very, very difficult time" communities are experiencing because of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers operating in the area. He likened the scenario to Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem before the first Christmas."It’s especially personal to me, ...

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

State regulators vote to keep utility profits high, angering customers across California

The California Public Utilities Commission voted 4 to 1 on Thursday to keep profits at Southern California Edison and the state's other big investor-owned utilities at a level that consumer groups say has long been inflated.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Target left botulism-linked infant formula on store shelves, FDA says

FDA sent warning letters to four major retailers including Target for failing to remove recalled baby formula linked to botulism outbreak.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Target left recalled infant formula linked to botulism outbreak on store shelves, FDA says

FDA sent warning letters to four major retailers including Target for failing to remove recalled baby formula linked to botulism outbreak.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Top Mamdani appointee dramatically quits after antisemitic posts resurface

Zohran Mamdani’s newly named director of appointments abruptly resigned Thursday after resurfaced social media posts showed she made antisemitic remarks, according to reports.Catherine Almonte Da Costa, tapped to serve in the incoming New York City mayoral administration, stepped down after the Anti-Defamation League of New York/New Jersey raised concerns about her past online activity.The posts, reportedly made between 2011 and 2012 on a now-deleted X account, included references to "money hung...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

B.C. artist's murder solved by cold case unit for Indigenous people in Washington State

65-year-old master carver George David of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation was killed in Port Angeles in 2016.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Trump gets 417 nominees confirmed by Senate in 2025, surpasses Biden's first-year total in record pace

Senate Republicans confirmed nearly 100 of President Donald Trump's nominees, leapfrogging previous administrations and his own first term in the process in their sprint to finish off the year. The confirmation of 97 of Trump’s picks on Thursday with a 53-43 vote marked one of the final bits of floor action in the upper chamber following a blistering pace set out by Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., once Republicans gained control of the Senate in January.Senate Republicans overcame sev...

Tech - Universe Today - 10 hours ago

Did Astronomers Just Find a ‘Superkilonova’ Double Explosion? Maybe.

Astronomers may have just seen the first ever ‘superkilonova,’ a combination of a supernova and a kilonova. These are two very different kinds of stellar explosions, and if this discovery stands, it could change the way scientists understand stellar birth and death.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Fox News Politics Newsletter: House Dems drop Epstein images before release deadline

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…-Magnitude ‘cannot be overstated’: feds say Minnesota fraud may be half of $18B total-Democratic National Committee flip flops, pulls plug on its 2024 election ‘autopsy'-HHS unleashes sweeping crackdown on child ‘sex-rejecting procedures,’ threatens hospital, Medicaid fundingDemocrats on the House Oversight Committee released 6...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Musqueam 'not coming for anyone's private property' in appealing Cowichan decision

A B.C. First Nation appealing the landmark Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling says that it will not be "coming for anyone's private property" if it wins. Chief Wayne Sparrow says they're appealing the decision by the B.C. Supreme Court to defend traditional territory and fishing rights.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Sherrone Moore appears red-eyed in booking photo after Michigan firing, arrest

Sherrone Moore’s booking photo was released about a week after the former Michigan Wolverines football coach was fired from his job and arrested on several charges.Fox News Digital obtained the booking photo of Moore Thursday. The picture showed a red-eyed Moore appearing downcast in the Washtenaw County Jail in Michigan.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The photo’s release came as new details emerged in the Moore scandal, including allegations that he "had a long history of dom...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Racing world remembers former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle after deadly plane crash

Former NASCAR Cup Series driver Greg Biffle and his family were among the victims of Thursday's fatal plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.The aircraft was registered under GB Aviation LLC, a company owned by Biffle. The plane departed the regional airport Thursday morning but was diverted back to Statesville and crashed during a landing attempt, authorities confirmed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBiffle and wife Cristina shared a daughter, Emma, 14, ...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Tate McRae says she was 'shocked' by Morgan Wallen backlash, stands by their collaboration

Pop star Tate McRae is defending her decision to collaborate with country star Morgan Wallen. The 22-year-old told Rolling Stone she was "shocked" by how much backlash followed."I didn't realize how much a song would be connected to all the other factors, and it really shocked me," McRae told Rolling Stone earlier this month in "Tate McRae: How a ‘Very Sensitive, Very Introverted’ Singer Became a Pop Superstar."McRae, best known for pop songs like "Greedy" and "You Broke Me First," told Rolling ...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Secret phrases to get you past AI bot customer service

You’re gonna love me for this. Say you’re calling customer service because you need help. Maybe your bill is wrong, your service is down or you want a refund. Instead of a person, a cheerful AI voice answers and drops you into an endless loop of menus and misunderstood prompts. Now what?  That’s not an accident. Many companies use what insiders call "frustration AI." The system is specifically designed to exhaust you until you hang up and walk away.Not today.  (Get more tips like this at GetKim....

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Home for the holidays on the Hill: 'Fighting' in the House Republican 'family'

Many families fight around Christmastime.House Republicans are no exception.You’ve been at the dinner table about to enjoy a slab of pumpkin pie when uncle-somebody or cousin-someone enters the dining room on a bender, thanks to Santa dropping a little too much bourbon in their Christmas stocking.You know what happens next."Fighting" inside the House Republican "family" didn’t go like that this year. But some Republicans are frustrated with how things have gone lately. There is particular frustr...

Regional - New York Times - 10 hours ago

New York City Raises the Cap on Permits for Street Vendors

The legislation, which will make thousands more permits available, is part of a package of City Council bills aimed at helping the city’s vendors get on the right side of the law.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Pensioner lures phone scammers into trap as police arrest unsuspecting tricksters

The pensioner tag teamed with his daughter to catch out the fraudsters

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Pulitzer-winning combat reporter, NZ-born Peter Arnett dies at 91

In 1997, he interviewed Osama bin Laden at a secret hideout in Afghanistan.

Tech - Gizmodo - 11 hours ago

‘Rai Rai Rai’ Is a Pastiche of Manga Greats Rolled Into a Cutesy Kaiju Package

We need you to understand why we need you to join the fight to keep this manga going.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Commerce secretary predicts 'extraordinary year' ahead as inflation drops to 2.7% in November

Members of the Trump administration are highlighting an unexpectedly low inflation report. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the drop is proof the White House’s policies are finally pushing down prices, responding to Democrats who argue the administration hasn’t done enough to improve the economy."These things are coming down, and I think what you're going to see next year is an extraordinary year," said Lutnick on "America Reports" Thursday.The Labor Department reported that inflation ease...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Florida executes man convicted of killing airman and girlfriend in 1987 home invasion

Florida executed a man Thursday convicted of fatally shooting a man and a woman during a home invasion robbery and who later confessed to three other killings, marking the state’s 19th execution of the year.Frank Athen Walls, 58, received a three-drug injection at about 6 p.m. at the Florida State Prison near Stark and was pronounced dead at 6:11 p.m. He was sentenced to death in 1988 after convictions on two counts of murder, two counts of kidnapping and burglary and theft.The Florida Supreme C...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Former Alabama football star AJ McCarron ends statewide political bid to take UFL head coaching role

AJ McCarron added his name to Alabama football lore when he helped deliver three Bowl Championship Series titles during his standout stint in Tuscaloosa.After being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, McCarron bounced around the NFL in backup roles before signing with the St. Louis Battlehawks, a franchise now part of the United Football League (UFL).McCarron briefly returned to the Bengals in 2023 before rejoining the Battlehawks in 2024. Now, McCarron i...

Tech - Engadget - 11 hours ago

Trump's TikTok deal is another step closer to finally actually happening

Remember back in September when President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seemingly finalized some of the terms of a deal to spin off TikTok's US business? Three months later, that same deal is apparently one step closer to being official.According to Bloomberg, TikTok CEO Shou Chew told employees that TikTok and ByteDance had signed off the agreement for control of TikTok's US business. It sounds like terms of the deal are roughly the same as what Trump announced earlier this year. ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Judge sides with province, removes injunction pausing ban on Alberta youth receiving gender-affirming care

A judge ruled Thursday to remove an injunction in place since the summer against Alberta's law prohibiting doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Donald Trump renames Kennedy arts centre after himself

Democrat Joyce Beatty says she was muted and the renaming was not unanimous.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Controversy grows as California forces schools to switch to athletics league that lets males in girls sports

The California Department of Education (CDE) has stood by its demand that the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) switch sports associations to a league that allows biological male trans athletes to compete in girls sports. The switch would require the school to embark on much longer and more treacherous road trips to competing schools, and critics say that will cause distress and safety concerns among students and parents. Students would have to travel through California's Donner Pass...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

California Democratic candidate uses wrong photo for Rep Jasmine Crockett's congressional endorsement

A campaign website for a California Democratic congressional candidate mistakenly promoted an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett using a photo of a different Black woman instead of the Texas Democrat.The website for Esther Kim Varet removed the image Thursday afternoon after Fox News Digital inquired about the error."Racist. Arrogant. Totally out of touch. Good thing @estherkimvaret’s hate-filled, bigoted self isn’t getting anywhere near Congress," Christian Martinez, national Hispanic ...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Cardi B praises life in Saudi Arabia for cleanliness and lack of homelessness, unlike 'ghetto' America

Rapper Cardi B praised life in Saudi Arabia, saying it is much "cleaner," albeit more authoritarian in the Middle Eastern country.Cardi B was the latest of many famous American performers to entertain audiences overseas in Saudi Arabia, a choice many celebrities took heat for earlier this year. "I’m in Saudi Arabia and, so far, let me tell y’all about my experience. It’s very strict out here. They will put you under the jail," she said while staying in the country. "They ain’t playing around. Ye...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

France catches second escapee in bedsheet prison break

He escaped Dijon’s overcrowded 1853 prison, which holds 311 inmates in 180 places.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

CHP officer said his pain warranted retirement. Then investigators saw how he spent his free time

California Highway Patrol Officer Jordan Roy Lester pleaded guilty in Sacramento County court on Wednesday to felony insurance fraud and was sentenced to 270 days in a county jail.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

California Turning Point USA club in jeopardy after city councilwoman's controversial comments

Comments by Lincoln City Councilmember Holly Andreatta at a Club America meeting at Twelve Bridges High School have drawn attention to the emergence of Turning Point USA groups at schools nationwide.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 12 hours ago

Well, Duh, Chris Evans Is Back for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

The long-rumored return has finally been confirmed, but is he playing Captain America?

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Ten Commandments monument returns to Kentucky state Capitol grounds after 40 years

A donated Ten Commandments monument has been permanently restored to Kentucky's state Capitol grounds this week, more than four decades after it was removed.The granite monument was returned on Wednesday following the passage of House Joint Resolution 15, which passed the House 79–13 on Feb. 19 and the Senate 32–6 on March 13. The resolution directed the state to reinstall the monument on Capitol grounds."I am pleased to see this historic Ten Commandments monument returned to its rightful place,...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Trump grants many federal workers unprecedented 5-day holiday break with two extra days off around Christmas

President Donald Trump is giving most federal employees two additional days off for Christmas, according to an executive order signed Thursday afternoon.Federal employees affected by the order will be able to stay home on both Dec. 24 and Dec. 26. For many, this effectively creates a five-day holiday break, including Christmas Day and the weekend."All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees excused from duty on Wednesday, December 24, 2025...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

British Columbians deal with aftermath of heavy rain while bracing for more

While the Fraser Valley has seen devastating flooding over the last 10 days, other parts of the province are also dealing with the aftermath of multiple atmospheric river storm systems.

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Chabria: Beneath the rambling, Trump laid out a chilling healthcare plan

In an 18-minute rant, President Trump gave insights into how he wants to reform American healthcare. It isn't good.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Mike Tyson praises Trump for cannabis executive order, predicts it will allow 500,000 jobs to be counted

Boxing legend Mike Tyson was one of the first star athletes to celebrate President Donald Trump's executive order addressing cannabis reform Thursday.Trump's order reclassified marijuana as a less dangerous drug, which would ease restrictions so it's easier to purchase and sell and pave the way for more research on marijuana’s medical benefits. Marijuana previously was labeled a Schedule I drug under Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations, the same category the agency uses for heroin,...

Tech - Engadget - 12 hours ago

Steam Winter Sale discounts Clair Obscur, Silent Hill f and more

Holiday shopping is in full swing, which means it's about time for the Steam Winter Sale. This go-around, Valve’s sale runs from December 18, 2025 through January 5, 2026, and includes discounts on some of this year's hit games, like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Silent Hill f and Assassin's Creed Shadows.Clair Obscur is available for $40, down from its normal $50, Silent Hill f is 40 percent off, bringing its price down to $42, and the normally $70 Assassin's Creed Shadows is selling for $35, a ...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Whoopi Goldberg suggests Trump bonus for troops is bribe to make them follow his orders

Whoopi Goldberg suggested on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s "warrior dividend" to veterans may be a bribe to make them follow questionable orders."What he’s doing is thinking, ‘If I make sure the soldiers have what they need, they’ll back me and what I want, see?'" Goldberg said on "The View."Trump said during an address on Wednesday night that nearly 1.5 million military service members will be receiving a Christmas bonus. The president declared that the nation's more than 1,450,000 mil...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Stolen plane crashes into building at Los Angeles airport; suspect arrested

A small plane crashed at a Los Angeles airport early Thursday after a suspect allegedly broke into the building around 4 a.m. and hijacked an aircraft, according to the Los Angeles Airport Police.The Federal Aviation Administration said the single-engine plane, a Cessna C172, struck a hangar at approximately 5 a.m.Authorities identified the suspect as 37-year-old Ceffeareno Logan, who was arrested on suspicion of burglary and theft of an aircraft."Logan … trespassed a private leasehold and onto ...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Fox News Poll: Voters say go slow on AI development but don’t know who should steer

A week after Time Magazine named the "Architects of AI" as Person of the Year, the latest Fox News national survey of registered voters finds broad support for careful development of artificial intelligence — yet little agreement on who should regulate it.The poll, released Thursday, finds 8 in 10 voters favor a careful approach to developing AI to manage potential risks to the U.S., while 2 in 10 prefer rapid advancement to stay ahead of countries like China.Although majorities across the board...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Fox News Poll: Voters sound alarm on healthcare costs

Since the government shutdown ended in early December, debate over the expiration of COVID-era Obamacare subsidies has intensified, and an overwhelming majority of voters have expressed concern about healthcare costs.The latest Fox News national survey, released Thursday, finds 86% are extremely or very concerned about the price of healthcare, up 5 points since 2023.The 55% of voters who are extremely concerned about health costs is up from 46% in 2023. Majorities of Democrats (67%) and independ...

Tech - Engadget - 12 hours ago

Google’s NotebookLM introduces Data Tables feature

Google's latest addition to its NotebookLM artificial intelligence research platform is a feature called Data Tables. The tool can collect and synthesize information across multiple sources into a chart that can be exported to Google Sheets. All Pro and Ultra users will have access to the feature today, and Data Tables will roll out to all users over the coming weeks.In practice, Google suggested that Data Tables can be used to organize scattered notes, create price comparison charts or aggregat...

Regional - New York Times - 12 hours ago

Coming Soon to a TV Near Trump: A G.O.P. Ad in N.Y. Governor’s Race

Bruce Blakeman, an ally of President Trump, is buying ad time on Fox News in the West Palm Beach, Fla., market, where Mr. Trump may be watching.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

AOC predicts triumph over JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchup: 'Let the record show: I would stomp him'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is incorporating Gen Z messaging and viral jabs at Vice President J.D. Vance into her playbook as she builds momentum for a 2028 presidential run, a Republican political strategist has claimed.The strategist's comments came after the New York Democrat used meme-style language and mocked Vance on Dec. 17 over a poll and declared she would "stomp him" if the matchup became real.‘ROCK STAR’ NEWSOM STEALS THE SHOW AT DNC SUMMIT AS DEMOCRATS HUNT FOR 2028 CONTENDER TO TAKE ON...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

Alberta hikes referendum petition fee from $500 to $25K

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum by 5,000 per cent, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Luigi Mangione defense says cops peddled bogus mom quote as judge weighs if evidence will make it to trial

Defense attorneys for accused killer Luigi Mangione said Thursday that New York police and prosecutors relied on a "false and highly prejudicial" statement they attributed to Mangione’s mother, even though investigators have not produced any record of her making it.The disputed remark, repeated by police officials in a news conference last year, claimed that Mangione’s mother, Kathleen Mangione, told detectives she "could see him doing something like this." The defense said no such statement app...

Tech - Gizmodo - 12 hours ago

The New ‘Bluey’ Game Celebrates a Story Anyone Can Play With

'Quest for the Gold Pen' leverages a beloved 'Bluey' premise to help embrace your inner child.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Who was Greg Biffle? Former NASCAR driver who helped hurricane victims dies in plane crash with family members

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, 55, was among seven people killed in a plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday.Biffle, his wife and two children and three others were aboard a Cessna C550 owned by Biffle when it crashed at Statesville Regional Airport.Biffle had 19 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, six of them coming in 2005 when he finished second in the Cup standings. He won three consecutive Ford 400s from 2004 to 2006 at Homestead. He also earned 20 wins in the Xfinity Series, winning ...

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

California storms not canceling Christmas vacation. Holiday travel could set records

A daunting rainfall forecast isn't expected to stop Californians or the rest of the U.S. from traveling in record numbers over the end-of-year holiday season.