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Regional - CBC NEWS - 28 minutes ago

'It's like Groundhog Day': Waiting decades for justice in India's overburdened court system

India's archaic judicial system and its backlog of millions of cases leave those seeking justice, along with many lawyers and judges, with an sense of hopelessness.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 28 minutes ago

New study finds AI chatbots can influence some Canadians to change their vote

Talking with an AI chatbot can successfully convince people to change their votes and could affect the outcome of future elections, according to a newly published study. However, Canada has few, if any, rules to govern how artificial intelligence is used in future elections.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

What to Know About OMNY, MetroCard’s Tap-and-Go Successor

With the MetroCard retiring at the end of 2025, the OMNY system will become the only way to pay for most transit riders.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Goodbye (and Good Riddance?) to the MetroCard

Thirty years ago, the newfangled method of paying for New York City’s buses and subways seemed like cutting-edge technology. Now, its days are numbered.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Michael Bolton in 'very good health' as daughters share positive update on brain cancer battle

Michael Bolton's daughters shared a positive update on his health as the singer continues to fight glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.The 72-year-old two-time Grammy Award winner previously revealed that he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2023 after undergoing emergency surgery that resulted in doctors removing Bolton’s brain tumor in its entirety. Bolton underwent a second brain surgery in January 2024 following an infection and finished radiation and chemother...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all'

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Paul Coakley, said on Sunday that the Trump administration’s mass deportations are spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities across the country."It’s instilling, as I said, fear in a rather widespread manner. So I think that’s something that concerns us all, that people have a right to live in security and without fear of random deportations," Coakley said during an appearance on CBS News' "Face the Nation."Coakley, the arch...

Tech - It's FOSS - 3 hours ago

13 Awesome Games Linux Users Can Grab in Steam Winter Sale 🎮 (Ends 5 January)

End 2025 on a winning note by grabbing some fun games for your Linux gaming rig!

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Japanese woman gets hitched with virtual partner she generated on ChatGPT

The teary bride exchanged 'rings' while wearing a pair of mixed reality smart glasses.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Powerball jackpot hits $1.6 billion on Monday. Oxnard market sells $2.3-million ticket

A Powerball jackpot has climbed to a whopping $1.6 billion as a winner has yet to be draw the lucky ticket.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Drake Maye leads Patriots to massive comeback win over Ravens to clinch playoff spot

The New England Patriots got right back to winning after having their 10-game streak snapped last week, and it was in come-from-behind fashion.The Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 28-24, on the road to improve to 12-3 and punch their ticket to the playoffs.Meanwhile, the Ravens' playoff hopes dwindled further following a Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Detroit Lions earlier on Sunday. Baltimore now sits two games off the AFC North lead at 7-8, meaning they would need to win out and have ...

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

A ‘Timeout Box’ in an Elementary School Draws Outrage: ‘This Is Not OK’

An upstate New York district, where most students are Native American, placed its superintendent on leave after images of a wooden box in a classroom spread on social media.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Police statement of facts against 24-year-old alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram revealed in court

Naveed Akram now faces 59 charges, including 15 murders and a terror act.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Mock funeral held for the penny at Lincoln Memorial as 230-year coin production ends

People gathered in the nation’s capital on Saturday to pay their respects to the penny.A mock funeral, hosted by financial management platform Ramp, was held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., following the end of production of the one-cent coin, FOX 10 reported.Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.A portrait made entirely of pennies depicting Abraham Lincoln —...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Suzuki Fronx warning: Owners told not to use rear seats after safety test

There are 1115 Suzuki Fronx cars on New Zealand roads.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Mudslide closes part of Vancouver's Stanley Park Seawall after heavy rains

A 'small slide of mud, rocks, and vegetation' has caused a section of Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park Seawall to close Sunday.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Nicki Minaj praises Trump, JD Vance at TPUSA event, says she has 'utmost respect' for them

Rapper Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during her surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference on Sunday.The "Super Bass" singer was introduced as the surprise guest by TPUSA president Erika Kirk, where they discussed her recent alignment with the Trump administration on Christian persecution in Nigeria.Despite her past support for Democratic candidates, Minaj described the "utmost" respect she had for the Republican administration, par...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence

Iranian officials executed a man over the weekend who was convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence arm and its army, according to state media.The man was Aghil Keshavarz, who was put to death on Saturday, state media reported.Keshavarz, 27, had "close intelligence cooperation" with the Mossad — the national intelligence agency for Israel — and captured photos of Iranian military and security areas, according to state media.IRAN’S EXECUTION RATE TOPS 1,000 THIS YEAR AS DEATH ROW INMATES LAUN...

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Photos: SoCal driver finds live great horned owl lodged in car grille. Raptor extraction follows

A Santa Barbara County driver discovered a raptor in the girlle of their car. An animal rescue followed.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Broncos' Pat Bryant placed on backboard, carted off field after scary hit in loss to Jaguars

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after a vicious hit that was scary to look at.Bryant was attempting to make a catch with just seconds left at Empower Field when Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown came flying in and crashed into him to break it up.One could hear how hard Bryant was hit with the broadcast picking up the cracking of helmet and pads as he went to the turf.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBryant ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

NFL Week 16 scores: Playoff pressure leads to thrilling finishes across league

Thrilling games were played across the NFL in Week 16, starting on Thursday night with the Seattle Seahawks’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams and into the weekend.The NFL playoff picture came into focus as well with more teams being eliminated from contention and the main players entering the spotlight.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe AFC’s postseason bracket is foggy at best. There is only one team that clinched a berth going into Week 16 and that was the Denver Bronc...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

The auto industry was warned: Battery recycling was poisoning people

New York Times: Ford, Honda and other carmakers resisted reform on deadly lead batteries.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

DHS responds after reports CISA chief allegedly failed polygraph for classified intel access

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is disputing reports that acting Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Madhu Gottumukkala failed a polygraph after seeking access to highly sensitive intelligence, as an internal investigation and the suspension of multiple career cybersecurity officials deepen turmoil inside the agency, according to a report.Politico reported that Gottumukkala pushed for access to a tightly restricted intelligence program that required a count...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Former classmate says suspect in Brown, MIT killings was ‘socially awkward’ and ‘angry’ during college years

A former classmate of the suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting — and the subsequent killing of an MIT professor — remembers him as being "socially awkward" and "angry" during his years on campus.Scott Watson, now a physics professor at Syracuse University, told Fox News he attended Brown with Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente in 2000 and described himself as his "only friend" at the time. Watson said the Portuguese national often complained about life in the U.S. and at the university."Dur...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Jessica Alba shows off toned abs in patterned bikini during family vacation getaway

Jessica Alba relived "moments from the best week with my favorite humans."The actress showcased her toned abs in a patterned bikini with jeans, adding a colorful floral cover up and a hat while on a family beach vacation with her kids.The mom of three put her flat midsection on full display in a photo from her trip.Alba also wore a colorful dress in another selfie shared in the Instagram carousel.JESSICA ALBA STUNS IN PATTERNED BIKINI WHILE REMINISCING ABOUT HER TIME IN 'BEAUTIFUL' AUSTRALIAThe ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

'60 Minutes' postpones segment on migrant inmates from El Salvador's CECOT prison

CBS' "60 Minutes" has delayed a segment interviewing migrants who were sent to El Salvador's maximum-security prison, CECOT, after being deported by the Trump administration.The segment "Inside CECOT" was originally going to feature correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi interviewing "some of the now released deportees, who describe the brutal and torturous conditions.""Earlier this year, the Trump administration deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, a country most had no ties to, claim...

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

James Ransone, star of 'The Wire' and 'It: Chapter Two,' dies at 46

Baltimore native James Ransone was best known for his portrayal of Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO drama "The Wire."

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Steelers escape with win as penalty wipes out Lions' wild game-ending touchdown

The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Detroit with a 29-24 win over the Lions on Sunday as the game came down to the final seconds.Jared Goff and the Lions had one last chance. The team earned multiple shots at the end zone after fighting through penalty flags. Goff thought he had wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for the go-ahead score, but offensive pass interference was called on Isaac TeSlaa, which negated the score. A false start penalty then moved the Lions back even further from the goal line.CLI...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

DOJ restores Trump photo to Epstein files after determining no victims depicted

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Sunday it restored a photo featuring President Donald Trump to its latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents after a review determined the image did not depict any Epstein victims.In a post on X, the DOJ said the photo was initially taken down "out of an abundance of caution" after the Southern District of New York flagged it for additional review to protect potential victims.Following a review, officials concluded no Epstein victims were shown...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Peter Arnett, famed war correspondent, dead at 91

Peter Arnett, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who spent decades dodging bullets and bombs to bring the world eyewitness accounts of war from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq, has died. He was 91.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Man rushed to hospital in apparent self-inflicted shooting at Atlanta airport

Atlanta police responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a shooting that left one person injured at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.The incident involved a male who suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.The shooting occurred in the pre-security area of the South Terminal, according to the police. Fox 5 Atlanta said the incident took place near an escalator by the baggage claim area around 3:30 p.m."Officers responded to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf takes swing at Lions fan during game in Detroit

Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf swung at a fan in the stands at Ford Field during the team’s game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.The CBS broadcast happened to catch the intense moment.During the interaction, the two had words with each other before Metcalf appeared to try to grab the fan’s blue wig. Then, he threw a closed fist at the fan toward his face, though it appeared to have missed him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMetcalf wasn’t ejected because ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

France orders new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to tackle ‘age of predators’

Nuclear-powered vessel to replace French flagship, the Charles de Gaulle.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Scientists shatter timeline of human fire-making with 400,000-year-old discovery in England

Scientists recently discovered what may be the earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making by humans — and it's far older than scholars previously believed.The study, which was published in the journal Nature on Dec. 10, centered around a site in Barnham, England, that dates to the Paleolithic era, the longest era of human prehistory.Although the Paleolithic spans from about 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago, the newly uncovered evidence is dated to roughly 400,000 years ago.Until now, the earlies...

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Author of key report on Palisades fire was upset over changes that weakened it, sources say

The complaints of the author, Battalion Chief Kenneth Cook, reached Mayor Karen Bass' office in mid-November, after the LAFD had publicly released the report.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani celebrates Hanukkah in video with Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself celebrating Hanukkah with Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin and his family amid scandals of antisemitism among his staff.The video, posted to Mamdani's X account on Saturday, featured the mayor-elect joining Patinkin, his wife and his son as they celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. During the video, Mamdani helped Patinkin prepare dinner using a Jewish cookbook and Patinkin's family recipes.After the food was prepared, Mamdani join...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

David Walliams removed from Waterstones children’s book festival

HarperCollins has severed ties after alleged harassment of a female staffer.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Criticism grows over the partial and heavily censored release of Epstein documents

Criticism grows over the partial and heavily censored rollout of documents.

Regional - New York Times - 10 hours ago

A New York Times Origin Story

A graphic designer recently discovered documents belonging to a distant relative, George Jones, the newspaper’s founding publisher.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

He gave away his art after learning he had 18 months to live. Now his cancer's in remission

After Bill Staubi was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer, he was determined to find a home for his life's work: a 1,300-piece art collection, four decades in the making. But now that the cancer is in remission, he's starting anew.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Debris from SpaceX accident put several passenger planes in danger, federal documents reveal

Debris from SpaceX accident put three planes and 450 people in danger, FAA files say.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Charitable donations not keeping up with rising demand

Many Canadian charities say donations aren't keeping up with the demand for assistance this holiday season. The high cost of living is impacting how much people are able to give as well as the amount of people looking for help.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Byron Donalds urges conservatives to ‘focus on the mission’ at AmericaFest after 2025 setbacks

Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds said Sunday the best response to recent electoral setbacks for conservatives is to put in the work and focus on instituting their vision for the country and delivering tangible results to the American people."It’s about what you actually get done," said Donalds, who spoke earlier in the day about congressional gridlock and failure to get some tenets of conservatives’ agenda through an otherwise Republican-majority legislature. "And I think it’s part o...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Nigerian Government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren

Some hostages had already escaped, walking hours back to remote villages.

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

Man Is Arrested in Bow-and-Arrow Killing After Overnight Standoff

The man was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon in Kearny, N.J., hours after a fire broke out in the building in which he was hiding.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

Nicki Minaj takes stage with Erika Kirk, praises Trump and mocks Newsom

Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance with Erika Kirk at Turning Point USA's Phoenix convention.

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

How New York Keeps Its Unfiltered Water Safe: Spending Millions on Land

The city has bought more than 125,000 acres of land to provide a buffer around water reservoirs. It’s much cheaper than spending billions on filtration systems, officials say.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Gang members get hundred-years-long sentences in El Salvador, with 10 receiving terms from 463 to 958

Since March 2022, El Salvador has detained more than 90,000 people.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Cardinals' wide receiver makes incredible circus catch for touchdown

The Arizona Cardinals may be completely out of the playoff race, but quarterback Jacoby Brissett and wide receiver Michael Wilson were still giving it their all in Week 16.Brissett found Wilson streaking up the field in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson went up for the catch over Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant. The ball was batted around between both players and, somehow, Wilson came down with it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe pass was initially ruled ...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Viral TikTok trend claims eating baby carrots before bed helps improve sleep

A viral social media hack claims that eating baby carrots before bed can improve sleep, but nutrition science does not support the idea that carrots — or any single food — function as a sleep aid. Fox News Digital spoke to experts to get to the truth of the trend.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, baby carrots are a low-calorie vegetable that provide fiber, carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin K, and beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A.These nutrients play establishe...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Social media footage shows driverless taxis blocking off a busy intersection

Social media footage shows driverless taxis blocking off a busy intersection.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Nigeria says remaining 130 abducted students have now been released

The students are among more than 300 pupils and 12 staff seized by gunmen from St Mary's Catholic boarding school in the village of Papiri in the early hours of Nov. 21.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Panthers take enormous step toward ending playoff drought with thrilling win over Bucs

The Carolina Panthers took a major step to ending their playoff drought with a huge 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald nailed the go-ahead 48-yard field goal with 2:20 left in the game. Then, Panthers safety Lathan Ransom intercepted a pass by Baker Mayfield to seal the victory. The gritty Carolina win pushed them to the top of the NFC South division with two weeks left in the season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBryce Young ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

What to know about the alleged Bondi Beach attackers’ month-long stay in the Philippines

New York Times: They stayed in a hotel in Davao City from November 1-28, staff said.

Tech - Gizmodo - 12 hours ago

‘The Vampire Lestat’ Showrunner Teases Louis and Claudia’s Returns

'Interview With the Vampire' is shifting focus to Lestat, but it's not forgetting to bring his former family along for the ride.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

'The Wire' star James Ransone dead at 46

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).James Ransone, best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's "The Wire," has died. He was 46. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Ransone died by suicide on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles. Ransone’s cause of death was listed as "hanging," while his place of death was listed as "shed." FORMER ‘WIRE’ STAR JAMES RANSONE DE...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

Cross Country Checkup: Your food safety questions

It's the holiday eating edition of Checkup! What are your questions about food safety and ultra-processed food?

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Yale professor’s father charged in mother’s decades-old murder, says he ‘used me as bait’: report

A Yale professor is speaking publicly for the first time since her 81-year-old father was arrested in connection with the 1982 killing of her mother, a case that remained unsolved for more than four decades.According to a Nov. 24 press release from the Foster City Police Department in California, Patrick Galvani was taken into custody in San Francisco and booked in the San Mateo County Jail on a murder charge tied to the death of his wife, Nancy Galvani.Alison Galvani, an epidemiology professor ...

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Demand surges for Airbnbs during the World Cup in L.A., with prices jumping 56%

The World Cup is still six months away, but demand is surging for Airbnbs in Inglewood and beyond.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Charlamagne tha God reveals what surprised him most about politics in 2025

Charlamagne tha God revealed what was most surprising to him about politics in 2025 during an interview on Sunday, pointing to what he called a lack of respect for the working class in a critique of both parties.On ABC's "This Week," host Jonathan Karl asked the radio host what has surprised him the most on the political front this year."I was about to say the lack of respect for the working class. You know, because I always knew that America didn’t give a damn about poor people. America doesn’t...

Tech - Engadget - 12 hours ago

You can now tweak how warm and enthusiastic ChatGPT's responses are

OpenAI gave its AI chatbot a professional makeover with the latest GPT-5.2 release, and some users are already complaining about its tone. For anyone who's finding ChatGPT rude or sassy, OpenAI has some welcome news since it's letting users further customize its personality with extra warmth or enthusiasm.  You can now adjust specific characteristics in ChatGPT, like warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use.Now available in your "Personalization" settings. pic.twitter.com/7WSkOQVTKU— OpenAI (@OpenAI) D...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Epstein wanted proof victims were underage and was ‘furious’ when 18-year-old was brought to him, victim says

Marina Lacerda alleges Epstein flaunted her to politicians and princes during phone calls.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Australia falls silent, lights candles for Bondi Beach shooting victims

One man shouted: 'Blood on your hands', as the Prime Minister arrived at the event.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Israeli diaspora minister says Australia should have seen 'writing on the wall' before terror attack

Australian officials should have seen the "writing on the wall" before last weekend's terror attack that left 15 people dead during the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, said Amichai Chikli, Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism.Since the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel by Hamas, Australia has become a "hotbed" of antisemitism, Chikli told Fox News Digital, citing demonstrations with people shouting antisemitic slogans and engaging in violence. Slogans like...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

What food safety experts say they won't order when dining out at restaurants

Even foods most Americans consider "healthy" can pose serious foodborne illness risks, experts warn — and several say salads, sprouts and deli meats are among the everyday items they personally refuse to eat.One Seattle attorney who has spent decades litigating some of the country's worst foodborne illness outbreaks recently told The Washington Post that his well-done burger and steak order has prompted chefs to come out and ask what's wrong with him."I explain what I do for a living," Bill Marl...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Vikings star leaves game after suffering hand injury during turnover

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy exited Sunday’s game against the New York Giants with a hand injury, which he apparently suffered on a turnover in the second quarter.McCarthy dropped back to pass and was immediately hit by Giants linebacker Brian Burns. The veteran defender forced a fumble and Giants defensive back Tyler Nubin picked the ball up and scored a touchdown.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe second-year quarterback had his hand checked out on the sidelin...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Did the giant heads of Easter Island once walk?

New York Times: The new science behind an old mystery.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Scott Long, who has an aggressive cancer, was determined to make his house shine with Christmas joy one more time

He is still planning a 300-hour lights display, now built with family and friends.

Tech - Universe Today - 13 hours ago

ESA's JUICE Mission Reveals More Activity from 3I/ATLAS

During November 2025, ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) used five of its science instruments to observe 3I/ATLAS. The instruments collected information about how the comet is behaving and what it is made of.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

George Clooney's sister dead at 65 after losing cancer battle

George Clooney's sister, Adelia "Ada" Zeidler has died. She was 65. Zeidler died from cancer on Friday, Dec. 19, People magazine confirmed."My sister, Ada, was my hero," Clooney told the outlet. "She faced down cancer with courage and humor. I’ve never met anyone so brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly."Zeidler died peacefully surrounded by the people she loved at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Augusta, Ky., according to her obituary. GEORGE CLOONEY SLAMS CELEBRITY DIVAS, CREDITS KENTUCKY ROOTS...

Tech - Gizmodo - 13 hours ago

Open Channel: What’d You Think of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’?

Was 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' another worthwhile trip to Pandora, or should this be the last of the films?

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Browns rookie suffers gruesome leg injury vs Bills

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins left Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter with a gruesome leg injury.Judkins was trying to catch a pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the flat. Bills linebacker Matt Milano attempted to break up the play and take Judkins down by his legs. But as Judkins went down, he started to roll on the ground clearly in pain.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt appeared Judkins’ lower right leg bent in an abn...

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Nick Reiner was prescribed schizophrenia medication before deaths of Rob, Michele Reiner, sources say

It is unclear the name of the drug and how long Nick Reiner had been prescribed it. No other details were available.

Regional - L.A. Times - 13 hours ago

Nick Reiner was prescribed schizophrenia medication before killings of Rob, Michele Reiner, sources say

It is unclear the name of the drug and how long Nick Reiner had been prescribed it. No other details were available.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

US Coast Guard pursues third 'dark fleet' oil tanker as Trump targets Venezuelan sanctions evasion network

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as President Donald Trump intensifies his pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with a sweeping blockade targeting illicit oil shipments."The United States Coast Guard is in active pursuit of a sanctioned dark fleet vessel that is part of Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion," a U.S. official said in a statement to Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson. "It is flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order....

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

US forces have already intercepted two other tankers in waters off Venezuela this month

It's part of an effort to heighten pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

White House teases major housing affordability plan as prices squeeze Americans

White House economic director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the Trump administration is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to tackling the housing affordability crisis."Everybody in the whole Cabinet is working on trying to get housing to be more affordable," Hassett told "Fox News Sunday."He said the administration is preparing a sweeping proposal aimed at easing the burden on homebuyers, with details expected early in the new year.THE TOP 3 REASONS HOUSING HAS BECOME SO UNAFFORDABLE IN THE ...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Charlamagne tha God admits Trump succeeded on border security despite disagreeing with tactics

Radio host Charlamagne tha God said President Donald Trump has succeeded in securing the border during an interview Sunday, but added he disagreed with the president’s immigration tactics.Host Jonathan Karl asked Charlamagne about Trump’s successes during ABC’s "This Week.""I would say probably the border, but it’s the way that it’s happening, right? If the numbers are true, people aren’t coming across the border anymore. But, I mean, man, do you really want to see people who have been here for ...

Tech - Engadget - 14 hours ago

GuliKit's $20 mod makes the ROG Xbox Ally's joysticks drift-free

There may not be any reports of stick drift with the ROG Xbox Ally yet, but that doesn't mean there won't be. If you'd rather not end up with joysticks that have a mind of their own, GuliKit revealed its latest TMR Electromagnet Joystick Modules made specifically for your Xbox handheld. GuliKit said it worked directly with Asus to develop these joystick upgrades, which match the exact dimensions of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X's stock sticks. The aftermarket accessories company previously design...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive

A Hawaii fisherman is speaking out after a shocking encounter in the water left him fighting for his life — and relying on instincts he never expected to use.The 22-year-old diver says what began as a routine day in the ocean suddenly took a violent turn when he discovered a shark tangled in a fishing net — a moment he describes as the split second that changed everything.Josiah Kaimani Ventura, a commercial fisherman, told Fox News Digital he was diving inside a cave for a rare fish species whe...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Bills star slices up Browns' defense with 44-yard touchdown run

Buffalo Bills star running back James Cook was off to a hot start early in their game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.Cook took the handoff from Josh Allen up the middle of the field and made a nifty move to juke out two Browns defenders. He broke another tackle before running the ball all the way to the end zone.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe 44-yard touchdown run helped Buffalo tie the game at seven apiece. It was his 11th touchdown run of the season and his 13th ...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Rapper Nicki Minaj teams up with new Turning Point USA leader Erika Kirk for QandA session

Erika Kirk welcomed rapper Nicki Minaj as the surprise guest for a Q&A at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on Sunday.The "Beez in the Trap" singer previously teamed up with the Trump White House, speaking at the United Nations in November to raise awareness about persecution against Christians in Nigeria. Rumors had grown that Minaj would make an appearance at AmericaFest, but it was not confirmed until she went on stage Sunday."I'm honored to be here. I'm honored to be here," Minaj said after Ki...

World - Fox News - 15 hours ago

Dairy consumption linked to lower dementia risk in surprising new study

A large Swedish study suggests that some high-fat dairy foods are linked to a lower risk of dementia.Researchers in Sweden used data from the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort, which included 27,670 adults aged 45 to 73 in Malmö, Sweden.The team then conducted interviews, collected food diaries, and asked the patients questionnaires to calculate how much of each dairy product people ate per day. They also separated dairy into high-fat and low-fat types. High-fat cheese was defined as more than 20% fa...

World - Fox News - 15 hours ago

ISIS, Iran escalating global campaign against Jews, Israel spy chief says

Israel’s national intelligence chief warns that Iran, ISIS and other jihadist actors remain determined to target Jews worldwide, as senior intelligence officials sound the alarm on a sharp global rise in terrorism.Speaking days after the Hanukkah massacre in Australia, Mossad Director David Barnea said Israel’s spy agency would find "those who sent them wherever they flee, and we will hold them to account," adding that "justice will be done and justice will be seen."Barnea said the attack in Syd...

Regional - L.A. Times - 15 hours ago

More than 20,000 still without power after massive San Francisco blackout

After Saturday's power shutdown, PG&E said 21,000 are still without power in areas including Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, the Richmond District and small areas downtown.

World - Fox News - 15 hours ago

Trail Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe wows NBA fans with posterizing dunk over Russell Westbrook

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe made his name known on Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings.Portland was moving the ball around the arc in the fourth quarter up three points. Sharpe received the ball in the corner, took a dribble and attacked the basket. Kings guard Russell Westbrook came over to help out and attempted to take the charge.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMInstead, Sharpe jumped over Westbrook for one of the best dunks of the NBA season so far. H...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

Violent crime fears stoke $1b a year armoured car industry in Brazil

Almost 400,000 armoured cars now drive almost through city streets.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

South Africa bar attack: Gunmen kill 9, wound 10 in Johannesburg

The attackers in two vehicles 'opened fire' at patrons and shot randomly as they fled.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

Sad twist in Beckham family feud as David and Victoria ‘blocked’ by son Brooklyn on Instagram

Cruz Beckham says he and his parents woke up to find Brooklyn had blocked them.

Tech - Gizmodo - 16 hours ago

Thank Pochita, the ‘Chainsaw Man’ Anime Will Return

But will the 'International Assassins' arc be a new season, or another movie? That's what 'Chainsaw Man' fans want to know.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

Thai border clashes displace over half a million in Cambodia

More than 518,000 Cambodians, many children, have fled shelling at the border.

Tech - Engadget - 16 hours ago

A San Francisco power outage left Waymo's self-driving cars stranded at intersections

Several of Waymo's autonomous vehicles were seen stuck in the middle of San Francisco streets following a significant power outage that took out the city's traffic lights. Waymo responded to the power outage by suspending its ride-hailing services in the city, but images and videos on social media showed the self-driving taxis stopped at intersections with hazard lights on. "We have temporarily suspended our ride-hailing services in the San Francisco Bay Area due to the widespread power outage,"...

World - Fox News - 16 hours ago

DAVID MARCUS: Erika Kirk is the mother squabbling conservatives need

While it is true that Erika Kirk is head of one of the nation’s leading conservative groups, at one point this weekend at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, she made it clear that she holds an even more important title: mother.After two days of infighting at the conference between some of its top stars, Kirk smiled on stage Friday night and said, "Well, say what you want about AmFest, but it's definitely not boring. Feels like a Thanksgiving dinner where your family's hashing out the family busine...

World - Fox News - 16 hours ago

‘It’s about the birth of Jesus’: South Carolina town committee defies mayor, keeps Nativity scene up

A small South Carolina town committee refused to remove a Nativity scene from a market parking lot after the mayor ordered it taken down from public property.Around Thanksgiving, Kimberly Byrd, head of the Mullins Beautification Committee in Mullins, South Carolina, said her small team decided to decorate the city’s new marketplace area for its first Christmas season "like a Hallmark movie," hoping to draw more customers to the downtown area.The group spent about two weeks placing decorations th...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

NHL rookie to watch: The making of Matthew Schaefer

After being selected first overall in the 2025 NHL draft, Canada’s Matthew Schaefer is having an extraordinary rookie season, but getting here wasn’t always easy. In an interview, he tells CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about the personal losses that shaped his journey.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

After the Louvre heist in Paris, museums elsewhere look for lessons to help stop thieves

New York Times: Some museums are using AI to examine and analyse camera feeds.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

On British roads, Chinese cars are racing ahead, in part thanks to a lack of steep tariffs

NY Times: Chinese vehicles accounted for 13% of new car registrations in UK last month.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 16 hours ago

Trump’s new security strategy exposes the limits of NZ’s ‘softly-softly’ diplomacy

OPINION: The contrast between the worldview of NZ and the US could hardly be greater.

World - Fox News - 16 hours ago

White Sox agree to deal with Japanese record-breaking slugger: report

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to add some power to their lineup.The White Sox and Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami agreed to a two-year deal worth $34 million, ESPN reported Sunday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMurakami, 25, was one of the youngest players on the free-agent market. He started his career with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, and set the record for most home runs hit in a single season with 56 in 2022. He surpassed Sadaharu Oh’s mark set in 1964.Murakami...

World - Fox News - 16 hours ago

Trump administration launches multi-agency 'strike force' to crack down on animal abuse

Senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration say they are cracking down on animal cruelty, rolling out coordinated actions across the Justice Department, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to target dogfighting, puppy mills and animal testing."We are forming a strike force... and we're going to have designated U.S. attorneys in every state to prosecute these [animal abuse] cases," said Attorney General Pam Bondi on "My View w...

World - Fox News - 16 hours ago

'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin has 'no problem' with Candace Cameron Bure's faith despite political divide

Despite their political differences, Jodie Sweetin has always loved "Full House" co-star Candace Cameron Bure like a sister. During an appearance on "The Moment" podcast, the 43-year-old actress — an activist for LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and equality — opened up about the at-times complicated dynamic between her and Bure — who has been outspoken about her Christian faith and conservative views, and explained how they manage to overcome their differences. "She was the closest thing I ha...