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After Pleas From Mamdani and Hochul, Talks Resume in Nurses’ Strike
Nearly 15,000 health care workers in New York have been off the job since last week in a labor action affecting some of the city’s major hospitals.
Chris Pratt's Mercy is absurdly stupid AI propaganda
Mercy tells a seemingly topical, cautionary tale about our own immediate future. But following a man put on trial by an AI judge, it's also idiotic and out of touch.
As the Gulf of St. Lawrence warms, whales are switching up the menu and may be sharing lunch
New Canadian research, using decades of samples from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, shows that as Arctic krill becomes scarce, fin and minke whales are eating more of the kinds of fish that humpback whales eat but that they’re sharing these resources
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New York City Could Get a Foot of Snow. Mamdani Knows It’s a Test.
Plenty of New York City mayors have faced blowback over their handling of blizzards. In several appearances this week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sought to show he is prepared.
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After Pleas from Mamdani and Hochul, Talks Resume in Nurses’ Strike
Nearly 15,000 health care workers in New York have been off the job since last week in a labor action affecting some of the city’s major hospitals.
Nevada judge retires after court grants protective order to attorney she was accused of stalking
A Nevada judge announced her retirement on Thursday just days after a court granted a protective order to an attorney she was accused of stalking for more than a year.Washoe County Judge Bridget Robb, 63, was allegedly stalking Gaming and Administrative Law attorney Kelci Binau at different locations around Reno, including residences and workplaces, according to court documents, News 4 reported.The documents describe dozens of alleged encounters and suggested there could have been hundreds of su...
Trump says US should have tested NATO by invoking Article 5 over border security
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States should have considered testing NATO by forcing member countries to respond to America’s southern border crisis.Trump speculated in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. could have invoked Article 5 — the alliance’s collective defense clause that deems an attack on one member as an attack on all — thereby putting NATO "to the test.""Maybe we should have put NATO to the test: Invoked Article 5, and forced NATO to come here and protect our So...
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Police run over man amid gunfight on California roadway; officer injured, suspect dead
A suspect shot and wounded an officer during a close-range gunfight before he was mowed down by a police cruiser and fatally shot.
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Formal US withdrawal from WHO is decried as ‘scientifically reckless’
All US staff working inside WHO offices have been recalled from their posts.
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NRL star Kotoni Staggs video adds fresh spotlight to dangerous ‘run it straight’ trend
The Broncos say they view their player's hit as a staged promotional video.
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Top 5 moments from Jack Smith's testimony on Capitol Hill
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified during a hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill, where he faced searing criticism from Republicans and praise from Democrats over his two prosecutions of President Donald Trump.The hearing gave Smith, a career prosecutor of nearly three decades, a rare chance to speak publicly about his work. He defended his indictments against Trump related to the 2020 election and classified documents as by-the-book and apolitical."If asked whether to prosecute a former pr...
Canada's Mboko tops Tauson to advance to 4th round of Australian Open
Victoria Mboko is off to the fourth round of the Australian Open. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated 14th-seeded Clara Tauson of Denmark 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3 to advance on Friday in Melbourne, local time.
Urban Meyer tabs Rutgers as next program to match Indiana’s improbable CFP run
Indiana football claimed the school’s first-ever national championship earlier this week. The Hoosiers’ stunning rise has sparked questions about which program could be next.Urban Meyer, who coached Florida and Ohio State to national championships, made his pick. The college football studio analyst believes Rutgers could be the next program to take the sport by storm, saying the Scarlet Knights are in prime position to become the "next Indiana.""Give me three programs that could be the next Indi...
Canada Pension Plan's investment arm criticized over funding for Elon Musk's xAI, maker of Grok
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is facing criticism for having provided $300 million US for the funding of infrastructure for Elon Musk's xAI, the company behind the controversial Grok artificial intelligence chatbot tool.
Newly minted Virginia AG who fantasized about opponent's family dying roasted over glaring typo
Newly sworn-in Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones drew swift online mockery Thursday after his office released a statement referring to him as "Attoney General," an error that critics seized on as emblematic of his first major move in office.The error appeared in a graphic accompanying Jones’ announcement defending Virginia’s in-state tuition law for undocumented students.Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, Jones’ predecessor, struck a lighter tone in a post that quickly gained trac...
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Bed bug infestation from donated bag forces Victoria op shop to close
A volunteer was bitten 'everywhere' and left traumatised by the attack.
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New-Vehicle Sales in California, 2025: Tesla Loses Ground, Toyota Widens Lead, Honda Passes Tesla, but Model Y still #1 Bestseller by Far
ICE vehicle sales dropped 28% from 2017 peak, while EV sales soared 648% over same period.
Video captures Detroit student allegedly wielding box cutter in classroom chase as teacher intervenes
Video shows the moment a female student chased a classmate inside a Detroit high school classroom while allegedly wielding a box cutter as a teacher attempts to intervene.Detroit police said the incident happened inside a classroom at Denby High School, FOX 2 in Detroit reported.Officials said it is unclear what led to the confrontation, which was captured on video circulating online.The video begins with a student wearing a blue beanie and headphones pointing at another student wearing a face m...
RNC eyes ‘America First’ midterm convention to boost Trump, GOP ahead of critical elections
FIRST ON FOX — The Republican National Committee (RNC) is taking a big step toward holding its first-ever midterm convention.The RNC on Thursday advanced a change to the party's rules that would allow Chairman Joe Gruters "to convene a special ceremonial convention outside a presidential election cycle," according to a memo shared first with Fox News Digital.National political conventions, where party delegates from around the country formally nominate their party's presidential candidates, norm...
Texts between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift made public in ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni
Court documents unsealed ahead of Thursday’s arguments before a U.S. federal judge in New York disclosed text messages and emails sent by actor Blake Lively, including ones sent to longtime friend Taylor Swift.
American OnlyFans star with Mexican cartel ties kidnapped at gunpoint outside mall
An Arizona OnlyFans star with alleged ties to a Mexican cartel was abducted at gunpoint by multiple armed men in Mexico Tuesday, according to footage that captured the incident.The reported kidnapping of 20-year-old Mexican-American Nicole Pardo Molina, known for driving a distinctive lilac Cybertruck, was captured by her vehicle’s cameras.According to Spanish outlet El Pais, the incident took place outside a shopping center in Culiacán, Sinaloa, where she was selling merchandise bearing the ima...
TikTok parent company finalizes deal to keep video-sharing app operating in the U.S.
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, finalized a deal on Thursday to set up a majority American-owned joint venture company that will avoid a U.S. ban on the popular video-sharing app used by more than 200 million Americans.
Event for OneBC political party at UBC attracts hundreds of opponents, ends with 1 arrest
On Jan. 20, OneBC leader Dallas Brodie announced she would hold an event at the UBC Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. It prompted protests from nearly a thousand people.
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Western governors are called to Washington as Colorado River impasse drags on
Talks among seven states on Colorado River water cutbacks have hit a wall. The Trump administration summoned governors to Washington, D.C., to try to get an agreement.
Tom Homan vows to work around new Dem Virginia Gov. Spanberger's executive order ending ICE cooperation
White House border czar Tom Homan vows the Trump administration will forge ahead with its deportation efforts despite resistance from Virginia's new Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger.Spanberger, widely portrayed by the media as a moderate Democrat on the campaign trail last year, made headlines this week signing an executive order saying local and state law enforcement will not cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Appearing on Thursday's installment of the "Ruthless" po...
Indiana football star Fernando Mendoza explains why dating took back seat during CFP title run
Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s candid comments about his personal life have returned to the forefront. In 2024, the presumptive top pick in this year’s NFL Draft revealed he avoided dating during his college football career, citing a romantic relationship’s potential to create distractions."Especially with the girls, it can be very distracting," Mendoza said at the time while playing for the UC Berkeley Golden Bears. "You might find your first love in college, and stuff like that, b...
TikTok Creates Legal Entity to Eventually Maybe Possibly Sell to U.S. Investors (Don’t Call It a Done Deal)
An entity has been created and a deadline has been avoided, as the TikTok deal drags on.
Pleasure boaters will have to renew licence every 5 years as feds look to deal with derelict vessels
The federal government has introduced rules that mean pleasure boaters will have to renew their pleasure craft licences (PCLs) every five years. It is part of an effort to help authorities crack down on owners of derelict vessels, and sees the introduction of a $24 fee.
Michelle Obama complains about media questioning her fashion mere minutes after touting her outfit
Former first lady Michelle Obama bemoaned Wednesday how the media highlights fashion choices, shortly after joyfully touting her choice of outfit.Obama appeared on the feminist "Call Her Daddy" podcast Wednesday, where she touted her new autobiographical book, "The Look." Its description on Amazon says, "Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how — when wielded with grace and care — they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear."The former first lad...
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Viral 'Call a Republican' California-to-Texas phone booth sparks cross-party conversations
Matter Neuroscience installed phone booths in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene, Texas, encouraging strangers to engage in conversation across party lines.
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'Call a Republican': Viral phone booth connects Calif. liberals, conservative Texans
Matter Neuroscience installed phone booths in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene, Texas, encouraging strangers to engage in conversation across party lines.
Inside ‘MELANIA’: The unprecedented access behind Melania Trump’s first film
EXCLUSIVE: From the music, to the cinematography, to the lighting, the marketing and beyond, first lady Melania Trump has planned "every element" of her upcoming first film, "MELANIA," with her agent and exclusive senior advisor telling Fox News Digital that her involvement in bringing her vision to life has been "unparalleled." "MELANIA," a 104-minute film, is set to hit the big screen globally Jan. 30, appearing in theaters across North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Israel, the United ...
TikTok finalizes deal for its US entity
TikTok has finalized the deal for its US entity, with its parent company ByteDance selling majority of its stake to a group of non-Chinese investors. The deal was closed just before the Trump Administration’s latest deadline, banning the app in the US unless it was divested from ByteDance, which will only retain 20 percent of the new entity. TikTok’s investors will own 80 percent, with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX, an Emirati-state owned investment firm, taking 15 percent each. Other investors in...
Kaia Gerber reveals nude photos of mom Cindy Crawford lined the walls of her childhood home
Kaia Gerber is shedding light on her totally "normal" childhood as the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford.Gerber, 24, revealed her upbringing was "pretty isolated," but "in a really great way," telling Harper's Bazaar things were "as normal as it could have been.""I always went to public school. I did theater. I did every community play. I was in choir. I did singing recitals. I danced," she explained.While she described her upbringing as "book heavy," Gerber was also surrounded by something ...
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Transnational jewelry theft ring busted after monthlong investigation, LAPD says
A monthlong investigation led to the arrests of two people and the identification of six others sought in connection with a series of grand thefts in Los Angeles as well as elsewhere in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada, police said.
Mysterious hum rattles American city as residents report sleepless nights and rising fear
A persistent, low-frequency hum has invaded the city of West Haven, Connecticut, according to many residents, leaving some shaken by an occurrence they're calling everything from mysterious to excruciating.For some time, residents of this city on the coast of Long Island Sound have believed the source of the hum to be local industry, and they’re demanding a resolution. After circulating a petition and obtaining over 140 signatures, a group convinced the city council to spend $16,000 to hire a th...
Trump calls for investigation into Ilhan Omar’s wealth, says it should start 'NOW'
President Donald Trump on Thursday called for an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., alleging in a social media post that the lawmaker is worth "over $30 Million Dollars" and questioning how such wealth could have been accumulated while serving in public office."Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is worth over $30 Million Dollars," Trump wrote. "There is no way such wealth could have been accumulated, legally, while being paid the salary of a politician."Trump said Omar "should be investigated fo...
France says it has 'no desire' to boycott World Cup amid US-Greenland deal 'framework'
France's sports minister addressed questions about whether the country would consider boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to the U.S.'s recent deal ‘framework’ for control of part of Greenland. French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life Marina Ferrari told reporters this week that the country currently has "no desire" to skip the cup, set to take place in North America this year. Still, she admitted she's heard voices raised from "certain political blocs.""As it stands now, t...
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Manhunt continues for alleged shooter Julian Ingram after three people killed in Lake Cargelligo
Police say four shooting victims are related to suspect Julian Ingram.
White House posts altered photo of civil rights activist's arrest on social media
The Trump administration on Thursday misrepresented the arrest of a prominent civil rights attorney for her role in an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church.
Former NFL defensive lineman stabbed to death in Los Angeles, records show
Kevin Johnson, a former NFL defensive lineman who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders in the 1990s, was stabbed to death in Los Angeles, authorities said. He was 55.Johnson’s body was discovered at a homeless encampment Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. The cause of death was listed as blunt head trauma and stab wounds, records showed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHis death was being investigated as a homicide. Fox Ne...
ISIS fighters still at large after Syrian prison break, contributing to volatile security situation
Some ISIS prisoners who escaped from a prison in northeastern Syria Jan. 19 are still unaccounted for after the ensuing chaos made tracking some of the fighters "impossible," an analyst familiar with the situation claimed.And as U.S. forces move to transfer thousands of male militants from the region to Iraq, the wives of ISIS fighters have been left behind in what he described as "fragile" detention camps."Damascus claims most of the escapees were recaptured, but some remain at large," Syria an...
Sorry MAGA, Turns Out People Still Like ‘Woke’ Art
From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through in an environment that’s increasingly hostile to them.
Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds reacts to Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr throwing punch after championship loss: 'Shocked'
As someone who grew up with Miami Hurricanes star running back Mark Fletcher Jr., Indiana cornerback D'Angelo Ponds was surprised to see him in an altercation with his Hoosiers teammate. The Hoosiers made history Monday night, defeating the Hurricanes to complete the first-ever 16-0 season in college football. It was Jamari Sharpe, Ponds' teammate, a fellow cornerback and another football player he grew up with in the Miami area, who secured the game-winning interception of quarterback Carson Be...
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CSU faculty settle with university on disclosure of personal data to federal investigators
CSU settled a lawsuit on Wednesday that restricts it from sharing personal information about faculty in federal probes without their knowledge.
Former Des Moines schools chief pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship and gun charge
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district pleaded guilty Thursday to two federal charges, including falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen.Ian Andre Roberts, a native of Guyana in South America, was the leader of Des Moines Public Schools. He also admitted to being an illegal alien in possession of guns.Federal immigration officers detained Roberts Sept. 26, 2025, and he resigned from the district’s top post shortly after.Under the terms of the plea agreement, Roberts acknowledg...
CBS reporter explodes at top editor during heated meeting over long-delayed 'Inside CECOT' segment: report
Sharyn Alfonsi, a "60 Minutes" reporter, reportedly berated one of CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss' closest allies at the network during a heated meeting about her delayed report about the notorious El Salvador prison CECOT.Alfonsi, a longtime correspondent for the newsmagazine, sent a note to colleagues fuming over the late December decision by Weiss to hold the story, "Inside CECOT," claiming it was done for political rather than editorial reasons. Weiss insisted it lacked key context and ...
Ryan Reynolds compares Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni situation to Johnny Depp case in private text messages
Ryan Reynolds compared the public fallout between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively to the firestorm that followed Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in newly released text messages.In August 2024 text messages, which were included in court documents filed Tuesday and obtained by Fox News Digital, Reynolds sent a lengthy text to his agent discussing the online narrative surrounding the premiere of "It Ends With Us.""You can sort of feel the Baldoni stuff coming to a head online," he began his text thread...
Sennheiser introduces new TV headphones bundle with Auracast
Sennheiser has unveiled its RS 275 TV Headphones, which are bundled with a BTA1 digital receiver. These headphones use Auracast technology to provide low-latency audio at a range of up to 50 meters, and can connect to other devices enabled with Auracast or Bluetooth Classic. For those unfamiliar, Auracast is broadcast Bluetooth audio; we have an explainer about it after CES 2024 put this audio tech onto the big stage. The digital receiver introduces an Auracast signal in a physical space for any...
Canadian land travel to the U.S. fell more than 30% in 2025
Statistics Canada says its national data is in, and it shows a stark change in Canadian travel behaviour with the U.S. in 2025. But that might not be fully reflected at Windsor-Detroit land crossings.
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Mysterious No More: Astronomers Used The Hubble To Solve The Blue Straggler Problem
How do blue stragglers defy the aging that turns their mates red? Blue stragglers are found in ancient star clusters, where they outshine stars the same age, looking far bluer and younger than their true age. Astrophysicists have tried to understand blue stragglers for decades. New research using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is finally revealing how these ageless stars come to be and why they thrive in quieter cosmic neighbourhoods.
White House baby boom in full bloom as Usha Vance, top Trump aides announce pregnancies
The White House is experiencing a baby boom. At least three women with close ties to the White House are pregnant, including second lady Usha Vance, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Katie Miller, who is married to White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. The Vances announced Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child in July. The couple share three children together: Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. "Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to wel...
Facing layoffs, B.C. workers rally to save feral cats before pulp mill's closure
When Tawni Marcil found out the pulp mill she works for is closing, she immediately started worrying about the cats who live there.
Marineland issues new threat to euthanize 30 belugas at Niagara Falls, Ont., park
Marineland, the defunct amusement park in Niagara Falls, Ont., has told the federal government it will euthanize 30 captive belugas and four dolphins at the facility, unless Canada grants permission to ship them to the United States, CBC News has learned.
Olympian weightlifter faces potential suspension, loss of medal after doping violation
Aurimas Didzbalis, who won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics in weightlifting, tested positive for doping, the International Testing Agency said Thursday.Didzbalis, 34, is one of seven athletes who participated in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and tested positive after a fresh analysis of their samples. Samples taken at the Olympic Games are stored and can be retested for up to 10 years after their event to allow for new developments in doping science."The majority of these p...
Common vitamin in everyday foods may control speed of digestion, study says
A common vitamin found in everyday foods may play a role in how often people go to the bathroom, according to a large new study.Researchers found evidence that vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is linked to gut motility, which is the process that moves food through the digestive system.The international team — led by Mauro D’Amato, a professor of medical genetics at LUM University and a research professor at CIC bioGUNE — analyzed genetic and health data from more than 268,000 people of Europe...
‘Heated Rivalry’ actors land Olympic role as torchbearers for Milano Cortina Olympics
Hollywood stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are ready for their Olympic close-ups.The lead actors in the sports romance TV series "Heated Rivalry" have been selected as torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics. After portraying Olympic-level rivals Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov on screen, Storrie and Williams will now take part in the real-life Games. Neither actor will actually compete on the ice at the Olympics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMInstead, Storrie and W...
US-born Olympian Eileen Gu defends decision to represent China again in upcoming Winter Games
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu will once again compete for China instead of the United States at next month’s Winter Olympics, insisting the United States "already has the representation" despite previous backlash over her decision.Gu, who was born in California, faced criticism in 2022 for her decision to represent China in the Beijing Olympics, where she claimed gold in the women’s freeski big air and halfpipe and silver in the women’s freeski slopestyle. In...
People Are Big Mad About He-Man Having Pronouns
A joke in the new 'Masters of the Universe' trailer plays into a familiar online grift.
Brother killed after teen becomes 'enraged' over video game, stabs sibling: police
An Oklahoma teenager is behind bars after allegedly calling 911 to tell authorities he stabbed his brother to death after becoming "enraged" over a video game. Oklahoma City police were called to the scene of a domestic stabbing at Southeast 44th Street and Bryant Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to FOX 8. When they arrived, officers learned two brothers, 19-year-old William Spencer and 25-year-old Nicholas Spencer, were reportedly playing video games when William Spencer became angr...
Poilievre calls Carney’s Davos speech ‘well-crafted,’ but says action must follow
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered some rare praise for the prime minister’s speech in Davos, Switzerland, earlier this week, calling it "well-crafted and eloquently delivered" but in a six-page statement released Thursday, he also criticized Mark Carney’s record on reducing Canada's reliance on the United States.
Former Alberta teacher facing new charges of sexual assault against junior high student
For the second time in a year, a former Calgary teacher, who is now in his 80s, is facing sexual assault charges dating back decades.
Darth Maul's standalone series premieres on Disney+ on April 6
Darth Maul, the beloved, sometimes spider-legged former Sith Lord first introduced in Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace, is officially getting his own animated spin-off on April 6, 2026, based on a new teaser trailer published by Disney. Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord was originally announced at Star Wars Celebration in 2025, and is set after Maul's arc in Star Wars: The Clone Wars but before his appearance in Star Wars: Rebels.The 10-episode series covers Maul's plot to rebuild his criminal ...
Republicans narrowly reject efforts to handcuff Trump's war powers in Venezuela
A majority of House Republicans banded together on Thursday to defeat a bipartisan war powers resolution that could have restricted President Donald Trump from taking future military action in Venezuela.The House GOP managed to defeat the measure with its razor-thin majority in a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and the White House.The resolution failed in a 215-215 vote, falling short of securing a majority needed to succeed. Only two Republicans, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Rep. Don...
Yeah, This Guy’s Looking Like the Frontrunner for New CEO of Apple
Get ready to hear a lot about John Ternus.
Ravens hire Jesse Minter as next head coach, replacing John Harbaugh
The Baltimore Ravens' replacement for John Harbaugh is someone who was once on his staff.Former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who has been working alongside Harbaugh's younger brother, Jim, since their days at Michigan, is signing a five-year deal to be the team's next head coach, the Ravens announced Thursday. For Minter, it's a full-circle moment because his first NFL job was under Harbaugh in 2017 as a 34-year-old defensive assistant. Years later, he’s ready to take...
Kate Beckinsale blasts ‘disgusting’ nepo baby narrative for fueling bullying of celebrity children
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).Kate Beckinsale is sounding the alarm over what she calls a dangerous failure to protect children.The actress slammed what she called the "disgusting" obsession with celebrity children and the tabloid coverage that has turned their lives into public entertainment.Beckinsale specifically called out both the United States and the Unite...
Christian McCaffrey joins exclusive club after getting prestigious NFL award nominations, including MVP
Christian McCaffrey returned from leg injuries with a vengeance this season.A calf injury in August 2024 that was supposed to keep the running back out "a couple weeks" turned into him missing the first eight games of the season. He then sustained a knee injury after just four games and sat out the remainder of the year.But this season, he was his usual self, and it has resulted in quite the recognition from the media.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM With his performance after ...
Swalwell vows to make ICE agents 'un-hirable' in California state government positions
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said he was going to bar California from hiring ICE officers should he win the gubernatorial election in November.Speaking to Katie Phang on Wednesday, Swalwell said ICE agents would be "unhirable" in the state should he become governor, and said, through his emergency powers, the state policy would be to not hire ICE agents."It's often the case that law enforcement officers will want to lateral from one department to another. And as governor, I'll use my emergency ...
Swalwell vows to make ICE agents 'unhirable' for California state government positions
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said he was going to bar California from hiring ICE officers should he win the gubernatorial election in November.Speaking to Katie Phang Wednesday, Swalwell said ICE agents would be "unhirable" in the state should he become governor, adding, through his emergency powers, state policy would be to not hire ICE agents."It's often the case that law enforcement officers will want to lateral from one department to another. And as governor, I'll use my emergency powers, a...
Patel reveals bizarre ‘self-awarded’ trophy former FBI officials made to celebrate Trump probe
FBI Director Kash Patel shared a picture of what he said was a "self-awarded" trophy made by former FBI officials to celebrate Operation Arctic Frost – an investigation launched after the 2020 election, targeting President Donald Trump and his allies.The bizarre metallic-colored, 3D-printed award featured "AF" with a lightening bolt and dollar sign printed along its body and a raised map of the U.S. on its base, which also included miniature buildings and infrastructure. "CR-15" was printed alon...
Sherrone Moore's lawyer calls for charges against former Michigan coach to be dismissed
Fired Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore was in court on Thursday, where his lawyer said he is innocent and seeking to have home invasion and other charges dismissed.Moore’s attorney, Ellen Michaels, filed a motion to dismiss the arrest warrant against her client."This warrant was issued based on false and misleading statements presented as facts," Michaels said in an Ann Arbor courtroom. "We’re confident the truth will come out in court under oath where it belongs."CLICK HER...
'Top Chef' winner Kelsey Clark arrested for allegedly driving under the influence in Alabama
"Top Chef" winner Kelsey Clark was arrested in her Alabama hometown Wednesday night after she drove into a mailbox, police said.The 35-year-old was taken into custody for allegedly being under the influence of alcohol while driving through a neighborhood in Dothan, Alabama, before crashing into a mailbox, AL.com reported.The cookbook author was found to be intoxicated following a field sobriety test, the outlet reported.She was charged with a misdemeanor and booked into the Dothan City Jail.KEIF...
Armed husband confronts suspected Florida kidnapper after wife is followed home
Police have ruled a Florida man’s actions self-defense after he shot a felon who allegedly attempted to abduct his wife.According to Fox News affiliate WTVT-TV, citing the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, Nicholas Palomo, a 36-year-old felon who had previously gone to prison for kidnapping and other crimes, attempted to abduct a woman who was walking her dog in Bradenton, Florida, on New Year's Day.The woman managed to run away from Palomo's car and warned her husband, who went outside to confro...
JBL made a pair of AI-powered practice amps
JBL is trying its hand at something new, with a pair of AI-powered practice amps. The BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio include an onboard Stem AI that purportedly lets you separate or remove vocals and instruments from any music streamed over Bluetooth. So, say you're a young guitarist learning “Stairway to Heaven” (as one does). At least in theory, you could use the speaker to remove Jimmy Page's part and hone your chops with the rest of the band.The $250 BandBox Solo, designed for individual musi...
Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die
A pair of bills in Massachusetts would require manufacturers to tell consumers when their connected gadgets are going dark. It should be a boon for cybersecurity as connected devices grow obsolete.
7 House Democrats break with Jeffries to pass DHS funding despite ICE backlash
Seven Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to pass a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill, despite opposition from their own leadership over unmet demands for additional guardrails on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.The DHS bill will be bundled alongside three other spending bills, totaling a combined $1.2 trillion in federal spending. The entire package’s passing is a significant step toward averting a government shutdown come Jan. 30.Lawmakers in the...
Ryan Coogler on ‘Sinners’ Making Oscar History—Especially for Horror Movies
The period vampire thriller scored a record-breaking 16 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.
US formally exits World Health Organization, locking in Trump’s break from global health body
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday. Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office in 2025 announcing the intention of the U.S. to withdraw from the WHO due to its mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and a host of other issues the president took issue with, such as "onerous payments" that didn't match contributions from other member states. A year later, near...
FOX Weather to provide extended live coverage of winter storm impacting the nation
FOX Weather will be providing extensive live coverage of the major winter storm that is expected to impact huge swaths of the country.Meteorologists and correspondents from FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television channel, will be dispatched to cities from Texas to the northeast to offer on-the-ground reporting of the storm, which is projected to cross over 30 states throughout the weekend. FOX Weather will have live programming from 6 a.m. ET through midnight Saturda...
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Europe relieved but ‘vigilant’ after Trump Greenland climbdown
Trump’s U-turn followed a threat to seize Greenland and hit allies with new tariffs.
Telly has only delivered 35,000 of its free televisions with always-on ads
Telly appeared on the home theater scene in 2023 with an unusual proposition. Its business model revolves around giving customers free dual-screen televisions where the lower screen shows non-stop advertisements. At the time, the start-up’s execs projected that Telly would ship its first 500,000 screens that summer. However, Janko Roettgers of Lowpass reported that Telly only had 35,000 sets in people's homes at the end of the third quarter of 2025. The figure appears to come from a quarterly in...
Trump announces bid for major world event, appoints Rubio as chair
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has yet another hat to wear and new title under his belt.President Donald Trump announced the United States’ intention to bid for the World Expo 2035 event in a post on social media. TRUMP ANNOUNCES 'FIFA PASS' VISA SYSTEM FOR MILLIONS OF WORLD CUP FANS HEADING TO AMERICA IN 2026"The great state of Florida has expressed strong interest in hosting the Expo in Miami, which I fully support," said Trump in a Truth Social post. "Miami Expo 2035 can be the next big miles...
Trump pressures UK over Hamas-linked figure as US intel flags potential terror threat
The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Sir Keir Starmer after imposing sanctions on a Britain-based activist accused by U.S. intelligence of working on behalf of Hamas, according to reports.The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced Jan. 21 that it was "taking action against Hamas’s covert links to nonprofit organizations." The statement went on to name six Gaza-based groups and the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad (PCPA).U.S. official...
Ex-American tennis stars rip reporter over question to Amanda Anisimova
Former American tennis stars John Isner and Tennys Sandgren slammed a reporter’s line of questioning aimed at Amanda Anisimova on Thursday while she was at the Australian Open.Anisimova was pressed by a reporter to share her thoughts about the U.S. and playing under the American flag. She didn’t take the bait from the reporter and he clarified what he meant in a follow-up ask.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"In the context of the last year of everything that’s been happening in...
GOP lawmaker accuses Jack Smith of ‘spying’ on Congress at tense House hearing over Trump probe
Former special counsel Jack Smith spent hours publicly defending the parameters of his investigation into President Donald Trump on Thursday in the face of sharp questions from Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee — including one lawmaker in particular who repeatedly accused Smith of "spying" on certain lawmakers. During one of the most contentious portions of the hearing, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., pressed Smith over the so-called "tolling records" Smith sought as part of the special ...
Surgeon ex-husband accused in Ohio dentist slayings retains lawyer who won prior high-profile murder trial
The surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife and her dentist husband inside their Ohio home has retained a local defense attorney who previously worked on another high-profile murder case.Michael McKee is now being represented by attorney Diane Menashe as he faces four counts of aggravated murder, each with firearm specifications, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Menashe filed a notice of appearance on Jan. 22. Menashe has worked as an attorney for 27 years and curre...
NASA’s Artemis 2 Is Sending Some Legendary Artifacts Around the Moon
The Artemis 2 astronauts—and the historical keepsakes they’re bringing with them—will travel farther from Earth than any have gone before.
Vanna White marries John Donaldson in secret ceremony after more than a decade together
Vanna White said "I-D-O" and married John Donaldson in a secret ceremony.Dressed in a sweeping white gown adorned with pearls and sparkling crystals, the longtime "Wheel of Fortune" host smiled as Donaldson carried her in his arms for a marriage announcement posted on Instagram Wednesday."Surprise! We got married," the television icon shared online. "John and I have been in love for more than a decade and a little while back, we wanted to make it official in a private ceremony.‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’...
New Evidence Melts the Stonehenge Glacier Theory
It seems like glaciers weren't helpful in the construction of the famous prehistoric monument.
Notorious FTX Exec Caroline Ellison Is Out of Federal Custody
SBF's ex-girlfriend was released early after cooperating in the FTX fraud case. Is anyone hiring?
Prince Harry rallies behind tearful Elizabeth Hurley as she breaks down in court over alleged tabloid spying
Prince Harry rallied behind Elizabeth Hurley on Thursday as she tearfully broke down in court during their battle over alleged privacy violations.The British royal and the model are among seven claimants — including Elton John — suing Associated Newspapers, the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. They allege the U.K. tabloids engaged in the "clear, systematic and sustained use of unlawful information gathering" over two decades, according to attorney David Sherborne.The 60-year-old m...
Arizona Dem AG blasted for 'dangerous' claim residents can shoot ICE agents under state laws
Arizona’s Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes emphasized the state’s stand-your-ground laws while criticizing ICE operations, saying that people could shoot agents if they’re wearing masks and can’t be identified as law enforcement.During an interview with 12 News anchor Brahm Resnik on Monday, Mayes explained why ICE agents could be shot at under Arizona law."You know, it’s kind of a recipe for disaster because you have these masked federal officers with very little identification, sometimes...
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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, claiming he was ‘debanked’ for political reasons
The US President alleges the bank cut his accounts for his conservative politics.
Beckham family feud explodes as past red carpet video exposes icy tension: body language expert
The Beckham family's body language in a resurfaced red carpet video shows subtle but telling signs of tension years before Brooklyn Beckham revealed explosive allegations against his parents.In the video, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn can all be seen getting ready for a photo op at the Netflix premiere of "Beckham" in the U.K. on Oct. 3, 2023.The awkward moment was caught on camera and indicates Brooklyn might have been feeling "a little uncomfortable" years ago as t...
Inside Trump’s Iran warning and the unexpected pause that followed
On Jan. 13, President Donald Trump warned Iran and told protesters that "help is on its way," setting expectations of U.S. action. Days later, with no strikes carried out, the pause has become the central question in Washington.U.S. and regional security experts say the decision was driven by caution, not retreat. A strike risked retaliation against U.S. forces and Israel. It also raised questions about who would follow Iran’s leadership and whether intervention would undercut the protest moveme...
'Saturday Night Live' cuts skit offering tribute to Minnesotans, mocking ICE agent slipping
"Saturday Night Live" cut a politically charged skit at the last minute from its latest episode featuring new cast member Tommy Brennan, who defended his home state and mocked ICE."New cast member Tommy Brennan, who grew up in St. Paul, had prepared a personal monologue for the Jan. 17 episode, which marked the show’s return from the holiday break," the Minnesota Star Tribune reported. "But the nearly four-minute piece was cut between dress rehearsal and the live broadcast. That’s not unusual; p...