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More than 100 detained in holiday immigration raids across Central Coast, sparking outrage
A year-end wave of immigration raids in California's Central Coast led to the apprehension of 147 people, sparking outrage from elected officials and immigrant rights groups.
Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday issued a proclamation declaring January Muslim American Heritage Month across the state and directed 16 state landmarks, including NYC's One World Trade Center, to be illuminated green Friday night in "celebration of the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans.""Home to the largest Muslim American population in the nation, New York is proud to join in this month-long celebration, recognizing the values, faith and traditions of our Muslim American communities...
Parachutist briefly hangs above end zone during Armed Forces Bowl pregame mishap
A typically routine pregame parachuting stunt went awry at Friday’s Armed Forces Bowl.A parachutist appeared to briefly get entangled in the netting and support wiring near an end zone shortly before Texas State and Rice kicked off. After being momentarily suspended in the air, he fell to the ground between the end zone turf and the stadium seating area.The parachutist was able to leave the area without assistance. Bowl game organizers later confirmed he was not seriously injured. CLICK HERE FOR...
US appeals court strikes down California's open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling
A federal appeals court on Friday struck down California’s ban on openly carrying guns across most of the state.In a 2–1 decision, the San Francisco-based Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled California's ban on open carry in counties with more than 200,000 people — covering roughly 95% of the state’s population — violates the Second Amendment, according to Reuters.U.S. Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke, writing for the majority, said the ban conflicts with the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision i...
Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement, says he needed a ‘clean slate’ to govern New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his first executive order as mayor was meant to draw a line after former Mayor Eric Adams was indicted while also launching a new City Hall office aimed at changing how the public is involved in decision-making."In the first executive order, you, as the new mayor of a city, have to sign a continuation of all prior executive orders or a revocation or an amendment of all of them," Mamdani said during a question-and-answer session focused on what he ca...
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Donald Trump says he ‘aced’ cognitive test again as health concerns grow
US President, 79, says doctors have credited him with 'perfect health'.
Former Vikings captain Jack Brewer opens up about witnessing Minnesota's 'Somali elite' amid fraud revelations
Former Minnesota Viking and University of Minnesota football player Jack Brewer said he's seen high-end business involving the "elite" Somali population in Minnesota up close. In the process, he witnessed a demographic and class transformation in his home state."You go to one of them, and they have Bentley and Maserati dealerships in Minnesota. I know because I’ve done business with them, and I’ve been endorsed by them as an athlete," Brewer told Fox News Digital. "Now, you go in there, and some...
Jessie James Decker shows off toned abs in sparkling bikini from family New Year celebration
Jessie James Decker rang in the new year with a series of bikini photos.The 37-year-old country singer shared a carousel of photos on Instagram featuring her family's New Year's Eve celebration on the beach."2026 here we come baby!! Here’s to fresh starts, full hearts, happy babies and beautiful memories to come," she captioned the post. "My resolution is always health, happiness, and time well spent with the people who matter the most!!! #family #2026 #happynewyear."In addition to family photos...
Jessie James Decker shows off toned abs in sparkling bikini from family New Year's celebration
Jessie James Decker rang in the new year with a series of bikini photos.The 37-year-old country singer shared a carousel of photos on Instagram featuring her family's New Year's Eve celebration on the beach."2026 here we come baby!! Here’s to fresh starts, full hearts, happy babies and beautiful memories to come," she captioned the post. "My resolution is always health, happiness, and time well spent with the people who matter the most!!! #family #2026 #happynewyear."In addition to family photos...
Joe Rogan insists Kamala Harris would've done 'fine' on his 3-hour-show: 'Could've talked for hours'
Joe Rogan defended former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday after his guest suggested she would have floundered on Rogan’s 3-hour podcast had she accepted his invitation during the 2024 presidential campaign.In a clip from his Dec. 31 show picked up by Mediaite, Rogan and Australian comedian James McCann discussed then-candidate Donald Trump’s viral October 2024 appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience."Rogan noted that Trump sat for the full 3-hour interview without breaks and without be...
Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot's Vancouver arrest
Richmond RCMP said a pilot was arrested on Dec. 23 after a "report of concern" involving an airline crew member.
Police seek suspect after dentist and wife found shot dead at home while 2 young children are unharmed
Police are investigating after a dentist and his wife in Columbus, Ohio, were both found shot to death inside their home just a month before celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary.Police responded to the house around 10 a.m. Tuesday for a wellness check, and found Spencer and Monique Tepe dead with apparent gunshot wounds. Two young children were found at the house unharmed.The owner of Athens Dental Depot, Dr. Mark Valrose, where Spencer works, called 911 and asked dispatchers to send offi...
Peace by Chocolate, NuttyHero pistachio-related products recalled over salmonella fears
Hundreds of pistachios and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Canada in recent months.
McDonald's customer caught on camera launching flying kick at employee during heated brawl
A customer at a McDonald's in Brazil was seen launching into a flying kick toward an employee during a fight in the fast-food restaurant. The incident happened at the chain's Sao Paulo location during a confrontation between workers and customers, The Sun reported.A couple was seen arguing with staff members on Dec. 13 when the dispute escalated. MCDONALD'S WORKER SHOOTS CUSTOMER IN NECK DURING 'MCMESS' ALTERCATION, FLORIDA SHERIFF SAYSAs both sides scream at each other, a female customer is see...
Diane Crump, the 1st female jockey to ride in Kentucky Derby, dies at 77
Diane Crump, who in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, has died. She was 77.
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Using Webb, Canadian Astronomers Shed Light on the Milky Way's Turbulent Past
A team of Canadian astronomers has used Webb's observations of "Milky Way twins" in the early Universe to learn more about our galaxy's turbulent youth.
Prices for an old Star Wars game have ballooned because of its role in a PS5 jailbreak
The price for a PS4 copy of the relatively obscure Star Wars racing game, Star Wars Racer Revenge, has dramatically increased in the last few days because of the game’s use in the latest PlayStation 5 jailbreak, Eurogamer reports. The PS2 game was originally released in 2002, and was ported to PS4 by Limited Run Games in 2019. Its role as a key ingredient in the jailbreaking process was announced on December 31.Interested jailbreakers need Racer Revenge to jailbreak PS5 12.00 firmware because o...
New York Republicans call for independent fraud investigation following Minnesota revelations
Republican state senators in New York on Friday wrote a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul urging her to launch an independent investigation into possible fraud involving government programs in response to similar allegations in Minnesota."We write to you concerning disturbing reports of widespread fraud involving taxpayer dollars in the state of Minnesota, including schemes that reportedly involved sham daycare centers and other illegitimate entities," the letter, signed by 12 Republican state senator...
Swiss nightclub promoted flaming bottle stunts before deadly inferno in packed New Year's Eve venue
The luxury Swiss Alps nightclub where at least 40 people were killed and nearly 120 others were injured in a New Year’s Eve inferno, had previously released a promotional video advertising flaming champagne bottles, which authorities deemed the cause of the tragedy.Le Constellation, a bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, posted the video on YouTube showing waitresses in helmets moving through the dark, crowded club carrying bottles topped with sparkling candles.In the footage, t...
Jerry Jones addresses Micah Parsons’ latest criticism amid lingering tension after Cowboys split
The Dallas Cowboys fell short of the NFL playoffs this season. While Dak Prescott has powered a strong offense and enters Week 18 as the league’s leading passer, the Cowboys’ defense has underwhelmed at times this year.Dallas’ defensive unit was thrust into the spotlight when star pass rusher Micah Parsons was traded to the Green Bay Packers in August. Parsons, who will miss the rest of the regular season and the entire postseason with an ACL injury, recently assessed the Cowboys’ defense.Cowboy...
Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders
Zohran Mamdani, newly sworn-in mayor of New York City, suggested Friday that the widely-adopted definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) does not actually protect Jewish New Yorkers, amid the backlash he has faced for new Day 1 executive orders that have angered many Jewish and civil rights groups. The self-described democratic socialist also dismissed allegations that the timing of his executive orders, which came just hours after he was sworn in, ...
Swalwell threatens to revoke driver's licenses of masked ICE agents operating in California
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-California., on Wednesday promised to revoke the driver's license of federal immigration agents who wear masks. Swalwell, who is running for governor, appeared on MS NOW where he was asked about what he brings to the table as leader of the state. In response, Swalwell said one of the governor's duties is to protect the state's most vulnerable populations. WAVE OF CAR ATTACKS ON ICE AGENTS FOLLOWS INCENDIARY RHETORIC FROM TARGET-CITY LEADERS"If the president is going to send...
Steelers star TJ Watt set to return just 3 weeks after surgery for partially collapsed lung
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt said he's excited to play against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday just three weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.Watt, 31, last played in Week 14 against the Ravens before being hospitalized later that week after sustaining a collapsed lung while dry needling at the Steelers’ training complex. "I feel really good. Not sure that I could’ve said that a week ago," the eight-time Pro Bowler said, according to ESPN. "I’m excited to play."...
Court sentences former Millbrook employee to 4½ years for defrauding Millbrook First Nation
A former employee of the Millbrook First Nation has been sentenced to 4½ years in federal prison.
Elon Musk declares ‘war’ over perceived death threat by Somali TikToker
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk gave a strong response to a perceived threat on his life by a Somali TikToker after she said on a livestream, "He [is] about to die."In a viral livestream posted by a since-deleted account, a Somali TikToker who went by the name "Dowza.z" said in reference to Musk, "I wouldn’t worry too much about him, he about to die."Though the streamer switched back and forth from speaking in Somali and English, her statement on Musk was said in English. She was discussing Mus...
Paramount wins major legal victory over 'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claims from writer's family
A federal appeals court on Friday tossed a copyright lawsuit claiming Tom Cruise’s 2022 hit sequel "Top Gun: Maverick" improperly used material from a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 film.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in California ruled that "Top Gun: Maverick" was not similar enough to Ehud Yonay's 1983 article "Top Guns," about the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, for Paramount to have breached its 1983 agreement with the writer.U.S. District Judge Percy And...
Jelly Roll left wondering 'how are you alive?' after seeing his alarming health tests before weight-loss
Jelly Roll is opening up about the start of his weight-loss journey and the steps he took to be the healthiest version of himself.In a recent interview with Men's Health, the 41-year-old country star spoke about taking matters into his own hands and deciding to live a healthier lifestyle.He first started working with podcast host and founder of the weight loss movement, "The Ultimate Human," Gary Brecka, before finding Ways2Well, a wellness clinic which works to treat the underlying problems, ra...
Jelly Roll's doctor asked 'how are you alive?' after seeing his alarming health tests before weight-loss
Jelly Roll is opening up about the start of his weight-loss journey and the steps he took to be the healthiest version of himself.In a recent interview with Men's Health, the 41-year-old country star spoke about taking matters into his own hands and deciding to live a healthier lifestyle.He first started working with podcast host and founder of the weight loss movement, "The Ultimate Human," Gary Brecka, before finding Ways2Well, a wellness clinic which works to treat the underlying problems, ra...
Coast Guard searches for survivors after US strikes suspected narco-terrorist vessels in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to search for survivors after a strike Tuesday targeting three suspected narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy in the Eastern Pacific.The ships, allegedly operated by designated terrorist organizations, were traveling in international waters and allegedly transferred narcotics between the three vessels prior to the strikes.Three narco-terrorists were reportedly killed aboard the first vessel, while those on the remaining two abandoned ship before foll...
Off-duty ICE agent takes down armed man firing rifle at LA apartment complex
An off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot an armed neighbor after the man began firing shots into the air at a Los Angeles apartment complex late Wednesday night, authorities said.The incident happened at around 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve near the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue in the Northridge neighborhood. A man began shooting a rifle, prompting the off-duty federal agent to intervene, FOX 11 reported, citing the Los Angeles Police Departme...
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Southern California winter rains break records, with another storm on the way
A storm is expected to bring rain and snow to the Los Angeles area this weekend, with gusty winds and possible flooding possible in burn scar areas, forecasters said.
Fox News Channel delivers highest-rated non-election year ever, ‘The Five’ continues historic run
Fox News Channel had its highest-rated non-election year in history in 2025 as Americans continued to rely on the record-breaking network for critical information and analysis, according to final Nielsen Media Research data. Fox News dominated all of cable for the 10th year in a row with its second-highest rated year in history. Along the way, "The Five," with Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, Jessica Tarlov and Harold Ford Jr., finished as the most-watched cable news program once again,...
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Swiss ski resort bar fire: Father pulls 10 teenagers to safety
Rescuer Paolo Campolo, 55, suffered smoke inhalation pulling victims out.
Hackers Allegedly Steal Access Tokens, Confidential Documents From European Space Agency
This isn't the first cybersecurity breach to impact the space agency.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Israel slams Mamdani over revoked Adams executive orders
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…-Washington officials blast conservatives for Minnesota-style day care fraud claims in new state-Hours after taking office, NYC Mayor Mamdani targets landlords, moves to intervene in private bankruptcy case-Trump says October scan was a CT, not MRI — and he regrets it after giving Dems 'ammo' despite healthy resultsIsrael tore ...
Eating a common Vitamin-C packed fruit might totally transform skin, study finds
Eating more vitamin C may do more than boost immunity this winter — it could also strengthen skin from the inside out, according to a new study.Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand found that people who increased their vitamin C intake by eating two kiwis a day for eight weeks showed notable increases in their skin's vitamin C levels, along with signs of improved skin density and cellular renewal — both of which are linked to collagen production.Vitamin C from food travels thr...
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Dick Zimmer, N.J. Congressman Who Sponsored Megan’s Law, Dies at 81
The landmark legislation, a response to the rape and murder of a New Jersey child, required states to disclose where convicted sex-offenders live.
Tech Companies Show Feet as They Try to Appeal to Gen Z
You can't work from home, but you can bring your slippers to the office.
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Sprinkles Cupcakes, the Bakery That Sold From Vending Machines, Closes Suddenly
The boutique chain’s co-founder, Candace Nelson, said that the business had ceased operations at year’s end. It was sold to a private equity firm more than a decade ago.
Protests spread across Iran as regime threatens US forces as 'legitimate targets' after Trump warning
As nationwide protests continued to spread across Iran on Friday, the regime’s hardline Parliament speaker warned the U.S. that American forces and bases in the region would be considered "legitimate targets" if Washington intervenes in the country’s ongoing political unrest.Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf made the comments after President Donald Trump said earlier Friday that the U.S. would take action if Iran uses force against demonstrators. It comes as protests entered a sixth day...
Despite pause, U.S. tariffs leave furniture, cabinet makers 'in dire straits': industry association
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association says while it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump's postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities that were set for Jan. 1, the industry is still being devastated by the existing duties.
Driver charged after crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua, killed two friends
The driver in a crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two of his friends was charged with dangerous and reckless driving, police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement Friday.The vehicle carrying Joshua, Sina Ghami and Latif "Latz" Ayodele hit a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which links Ogun State to Lagos.The defendant was charged with four counts, including dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and d...
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Le Constellation fire: Bar owners reject safety breaches as deaths probed
The fire killed at least 40 people, with more than 100 still missing.
James Gunn Doesn’t Care If He’s Not Nominated for Best Director
He wouldn't turn it down, though—Todd Phillips did get a nod for 'Joker,' after all.
Conservatives torch media after Mamdani avoids Musk-level backlash over 'identical' on-stage gesture
Conservatives are calling out what they say is a media double standard after newly sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was seen extending his arm during his inauguration Thursday — a gesture they argue mirrors a motion Elon Musk made a year ago that ignited widespread headlines accusing the tech billionaire of delivering a "Nazi salute." "Not a single one of these legacy media outlets reported on Mamdani’s identical hand gesture which they called @elonmusk a nazi for Do you see what’s ha...
DOJ official fact-checks California Democrat after he falsely claims ICE mask ban is in effect
A Department of Justice official took a jab at a California state senator on Friday after the lawmaker, a Democrat running to succeed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., erroneously claimed his state began enforcing a mask ban against federal immigration officers.Jesus Osete, the No. 2 official in the DOJ Civil Rights Division, pointed out that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration agreed in court to temporarily hold off on enforcing the ban while a lawsuit over it plays out.Osete's remark came i...
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Overlooked No More: Pamela Colman Smith, Artist Behind a Famous Tarot Deck
She hand-painted around 80 illustrations for the Rider-Waite deck, which is still used around the world to predict destinies.
Drake Accused of Manipulating Streaming Play Counts With Bots in New Lawsuit
A new class action claims the rapper helped promote an online casino and allegedly used the site to fund bot farms to boost music streaming numbers.
Mamdani gets mixed reactions for using Knicks star Jalen Brunson's signature celebration at inaugural speech
New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani made reference to New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson during the mayor's inaugural speech on Thursday, and even appeared to make a gesture that resembled Brunson's signature celebration. The move garnered mixed responses on social media. The reference came around nine minutes into the speech, when Mamdani proclaimed "excellence is no longer the exception," adding that the city "expects greatness" from "our point guard at Madison Square Garden." During...
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger video, Slender Man stabber's fate, Luigi Mangione trial
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Unseen Walmart video shows Bryan Kohberger acting differently after Idaho student murdersJUSTICE DELAYED: Mangione, Robinson, Reiner and more: Major court cases set to dominate 2026FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XDEADLY 'PUZZLE:' California farming tycoon accused of fatally shooting wife through window amid fight over fortune: reportTRUST BROKEN: Slender Man stabber Morgan Geyser ordered back to psychiatric hospital after group home escapeSIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER...
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Madeleine McCann’s parents hoping for ‘breakthrough’ in case in 2026
Kate and Gerry McCann issued a New Year message, thanking those who have supported them.
Schumer silent as Mamdani scraps antisemitism definition, synagogue security
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remained silent Friday when his office was asked about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's day one orders that drew backlash from the international Jewish community.Among his first actions as mayor, Mamdani revoked orders by his predecessor, Eric Adams, including Executive Order 61, which provided additional NYPD security to synagogues in the city and axed the definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IH...
Raw Oysters Behind Salmonella Outbreak Sweeping Across the US, CDC Warns
At least 64 cases in 22 states have been identified so far, though the true toll is "likely much higher," CDC health officials say.
Jordon Hudson shares old post aimed at critics after Bill Belichick's tumultuous first season at UNC
2025 was certainly a whirlwind year for Jordon Hudson.The 24-year-old girlfriend of Bill Belichick found herself thrust into the limelight as 2024 closed and 2025 began.Throughout the year, Hudson and Belichick appeared in numerous headlines, perhaps none more notable than when Hudson interrupted a CBS interview.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Perhaps Hudson was not sure what she was in for, but she seemed to send her message to critics by sharing an old one.Hudson shared her ...
Ole Miss star accuses Lane Kiffin of trying to 'steal our shine' amid College Football Playoff run: 'A troll'
Lane Kiffin has remained in the headlines since abruptly leaving Ole Miss for LSU, and his former players aren’t happy about it.The LSU head coach was reportedly considering attending Ole Miss’ upset win over Georgia Thursday night but instead chose to attend LSU’s women’s basketball game. Senior defensive tackle Zxavian Harris accused Kiffin of seeking attention."He was just trying to steal our shine. That’s all he’s trying to do. That’s all he’s been trying to do, is steal our shine," Harris s...
‘Stranger Things’ creators defend controversial episode after fan backlash
The creators of Netflix’s "Stranger Things" are responding after the hit show’s penultimate episode was review-bombed online following backlash over a coming-out scene involving a main character.The episode, titled "The Bridge," features Will Byers coming out as gay to his family and friends just before the group’s final battle with Vecna, the antagonist. Matt and Ross Duffer, known as the Duffer Brothers, told Variety the "honest truth" is that they did not see the outrage coming."Because it is...
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Iran warns US troops ‘legitimate targets’ if Trump intervenes in protests
At least seven protesters have been killed as security forces open fire.
Venus Williams set to become oldest woman in Australian Open main draw with wild-card entry
Venus Williams is not ready to bring her storied tennis career to an end just yet.The seven-time Grand Slam singles winner landed a wild-card entry for this year’s Australian Open, the first major tournament of the season that begins Jan. 18.In a social media post Friday, tournament organizers confirmed the 45-year-old Williams would return to Melbourne Park after a five-year absence. Williams made her debut at the Australian Open 28 years ago.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMVe...
Physicists Turn Quantum Chaos Into Something Surprisingly Useful
Long considered a serious technical challenge, superradiance could actually help quantum devices go even further.
Healthcare, economy and the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill': Welcome to the midterms
If you’re still unpacking results from the 2024 election, it’s time to give up.2026 is an election year.Welcome to the midterms. Health care. The economy. The "One Big, Beautiful Bill." All are factors as voters go to the polls this fall.Democrats are trained on kitchen table issues this year. They hope that voters will forget about culture wars and have buyer’s remorse, perhaps flipping the House — and even the Senate.REDISTRICTING BATTLES BREWING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS PARTIES COMPETE FOR POWER...
Georgia teen charged with murdering Uber driver in suburban carjacking, leaving him to die
A 15-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with murder after an Uber driver was found shot to death early New Year’s Day after a carjacking in a suburban Atlanta community, authorities said.The victim was identified as Cesar Tejada, 58, of Grayson, Georgia, who was working as an Uber driver at the time of the shooting, according to a release from the Lawrenceville Police Department. Authorities said that Tejada was a father of two.Police responded around 5:20 a.m. Jan. 1 to a report of a per...
Alabama star receiver gives 'glory to Jesus Christ' after team's crushing CFP loss to Indiana
Alabama star receiver Germie Bernard closed what is likely the final postgame press conference of his college football career by invoking his faith, giving "glory to my Lord and Savior."The Crimson Tide suffered a crushing and lopsided loss to No. 1 Indiana in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Thursday. While there was little to be thankful for in the 38-3 rout, Bernard felt differently. "I just want to give glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for allowing us to ha...
Mamdani's inauguration fuels debate over Gen Z shift toward socialism, away from free markets
New York City’s new mayor wasted little time drawing ideological lines, using his swearing-in ceremony to double down on campaign promises filled with government-led solutions — a sharp contrast with free-market principles Republicans warn are increasingly under threat amid an evolving understanding of socialism among younger audiences."We will draw this city closer together," Zohran Mamdani, a socialist, said at his ceremony on Thursday. "We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism wi...
‘Andor’ Season 2’s Opening Remains One of Its Best Moments
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Major rescue underway after workers trapped in Curragh Mine collapse
The incident occurred about 1km underground at Curragh Mine in Blackwater.
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in suspected overdose at San Francisco hotel
Tommy Lee Jones' daughter has reportedly died from a suspected overdose.Victoria Jones, 34, was found dead inside the Fairmont San Francisco on Jan. 1, Fox News Digital can confirm. She may have suffered a drug overdose, according to 911 audio.The San Francisco Fire Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that SFFD units responded to a call originating from the hotel around 2:52 a.m. on Jan. 1 for a medical emergency.Upon arrival, paramedics from the fire department performed an assessment and ...
Bishop Robert Barron slams Zohran Mamdani's 'warmth of collectivism' line: ‘For God’s sake’
Bishop Robert Barron, a prominent Catholic leader, slammed socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration line promoting the "warmth of collectivism," saying, "For God’s sake, spare me."During his inaugural address, the newly minted socialist mayor and New York’s first Muslim mayor, declared, "We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism."The line prompted immediate backlash from many conservatives who expressed alarm at such a phrase being u...
Alleged PS5 Jailbreak Method Spikes Prices for Old Star Wars Game on eBay
'Star Wars Racer Revenge' is selling for hundreds of dollars.
How to watch Samsung's 'First Look' CES 2026 presentation on Sunday
NurPhoto via Getty Images Samsung is arguably the 800-pound gorilla of CES, with a full spectrum of products that range from phones and computers to refrigerators, AI assistants and rolling robots. But for CES 2026, the company is switching things up a bit: Instead of its longtime midday Monday press conference, the Korean giant will take the lead of the show with a Sunday night presentation. Over the past few weeks, Samsung has been dropping hints about what's on the agenda, but what we're real...
How to watch Samsung's "First Look" CES 2026 presentation on Sunday
NurPhoto via Getty Images Samsung is arguably the 800-pound gorilla of CES, with a full spectrum of products that range from phones and computers to refrigerators, AI assistants and rolling robots. But for CES 2026, the company is switching things up a bit: Instead of its longtime midday Monday press conference, the Korean giant will take the lead of the show with a Sunday night presentation. Over the past few weeks, Samsung has been dropping hints about what's on the agenda, but what we're real...
EXCLUSIVE: Mom speaks out after illegal alien DUI suspect allegedly kills 8-year-old, maims Marine dad
EXCLUSIVE: A mother is speaking out after an illegal alien DUI suspect allegedly killed her 8-year-old daughter in a Thanksgiving weekend crash that also critically injured her U.S. Marine husband, Oscar, who had his leg amputated and remains in a fight for his life more than a month later.Jackie Cruz Acencio, who is grieving the loss of her 8-year-old daughter, Arya Cruz Acencio, says the suspected illegal immigrant driver should not have been in the country in the first place."I care very deep...
What we know about the ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror suspect
The suspect accused of plotting a New Year’s Eve attack on a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina worked at a Burger King and hid knives and hammers under his bed, despite his grandparents trying to secure the potential weapons, prosecutors revealed Friday. Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill — a town outside Charlotte — was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North ...
What we know about the alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror suspect
The suspect accused of plotting a New Year’s Eve attack on a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina worked at a Burger King and hid knives and hammers under his bed despite his grandparents trying to secure the potential weapons, prosecutors revealed Friday. Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, a town outside Charlotte, was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Car...
Scientists Scanned 3I/ATLAS for Alien Signals. Here’s What They Found
As this interstellar object approached its closest point to Earth, a massive radio telescope attempted to sniff out a technosignature.
Charges pending after health-care worker assaulted at Edmonton hospital
Union officials say a violent assault on a health-care worker at an Edmonton psychiatric hospital highlights the need for improved supports and safeguards for front-line workers exposed to violence on the job.
First-of-its-kind fentanyl vaccine targets overdoses before they start
A vaccine to protect against fentanyl’s deadly effects is headed for clinical trials in humans.The vaccine, which showed positive results in studies of mice and rats, is designed to block fentanyl from entering the brain, blocking its effects and preventing overdoses.If approved, it would become the first treatment to prevent overdoses of fentanyl, which is the leading cause of drug overdose death, statistics show. This is different than treatments like naloxone, which reverse the effects after ...
NHL star disappointed to be left off Team USA's Olympic roster: 'Thought my play this year was worthy'
USA Hockey unveiled its roster for the Olympics Friday, and there were a couple of notable omissions. New York Rangers star defenseman Adam Fox and Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson were left off the roster. Fox played for the United States in the 4 Nations Tournament last year but struggled. Despite his struggles in the 4 Nations tournament, the 27-year-old is still one of the best defensemen in the NHL. The 2020-21 Norris Trophy winner as the NHL’s best defenseman has 28 points in 24 ga...
Washington officials blast conservatives for Minnesota-style day care fraud claims in new state
A top blue-state governor slammed conservatives for inflicting "deep damage" on the Somali–American community, while the state’s top prosecutor warned of potential charges after citizen journalists filmed encounters with alleged Minneapolis-like day care addresses and streamed them online.Citizen journalists have raised public visibility of rampant fraud allegations in Minnesota, with a large part of the allegations stemming from within the Somali community there. Weeks after Gov. Tim Walz came ...
Where are Engadget's CES 2025 winners now?
With CES 2026 slated to officially start next week, the focus is understandably on all the new products that will be announced at this year's event. But before diving into what’s new, we thought it was a good idea to revisit our best of show winners from last year to see where they're at. After all, CES is synonymous with vaporware. The good news is the Engadget team has a keen sense for BS. Of the ones we awarded at CES 2025 that haven’t been released, most are coming this year. For the remaini...
Judge orders accused Jan 6 pipe bomber to remain in custody pending trial
A federal judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic national headquarters in Washington, D.C., be held in custody pending trial.In his order, U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh said that Brian Cole is entitled to the presumption of innocence, like all defendants."The Court concludes that the government carried its ultimate burden to demonstrate that there are no conditions of release the Court could impose to reasonably assure ...
GE's new Smart Refrigerator automates grocery shopping with a barcode scanner and Instacart
Smart fridges are a dime a dozen at CES, and LG and Samsung have thoroughly explored what's possible when you connect your fridge to the internet or slap a touchscreen on the front. The new GE Profile Smart Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant GE is announcing ahead of CES 2026 doesn't reinvent the wheel in that regard, but it does include a first: a built-in barcode scanner for adding items to your shopping list.GE's "Scan-to-List" feature uses the barcode scanner to quickly (and precisely) add ...
People Spent the Holidays Asking Grok to Generate Sexual Images of Children
Elon Musk's xAI has largely been silent on the matter, but some authorities have noticed.
Elon Musk's Grok AI says images of 'minors in minimal clothing' caused by safeguard lapses
xAI artificial intelligence chatbot Grok said on Friday that lapses in safeguards had resulted in "images depicting minors in minimal clothing" on social media platform X and that improvements were being made to prevent this.
Iran crackdown rattles Middle East as analysts weigh US options short of military intervention
Months after the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, tensions are rising again as Iran kills protesters, Israel weighs new military action and President Donald Trump signals the U.S. could intervene.Trump sharpened pressure on Tehran this week, threatening U.S. action if Iranian security forces violently suppress the ongoing protests that erupted after the country's national currency collapsed."If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters … the United States of America will come to the...
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How to watch the AMD CES 2026 keynote live
AMD is kicking off CES 2026 on Monday, where it'll cover its latest AI developments and perhaps show off its newest Ryzen chips. The company will outline the full scope of its vision for AI implementations from across the full spectrum of consumer and enterprise applications. The presentation which is the lead keynote for CES 2026 will be led by CEO Dr. Lisa Su. We'll tell you how to tune in to the livestream and what else you can expect to see. How to watch AMD's keynote live Dr. Su will delive...
Amazon's base Kindle is $20 off right now
The latest entry-level Kindle ereader is on sale for $90 via Amazon. This is a nice discount of $20. It's not a record-low price, but it's certainly a budget-friendly way to keep that New Year's resolution to read more. This made our list of the best ereaders, and for good reason. It's an iconic device that gets the job done. It doesn't have much by way of modern bells and whistles, but it ships with 16GB of storage and comes in two snazzy colorways. The build is compact and durable. It's ...
Pebble Revives and Revamps Its Short-Lived Circular Smartwatch
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Clicks is bringing its first smartphone and a new keyboard to CES 2026
Clicks is bringing its physical keyboard products to CES yet again, and these are chock full of nostalgia. The company has also unveiled its first smartphone, aimed at "communication, not consumption," that it says will function as a second phone used mostly for messaging. The phone is dubbed the Clicks Communicator and features a tactile keyboard, a 4-inch OLED display, a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD storage up to 2TB. The interface is built on Android 16 and supports hardware-le...
ESPN announcer mistakenly calls Ole Miss star by name of late LSU player
Greg McElroy had an unfortunate slip of the tongue during his College Football Playoff broadcast Thursday night.McElroy was the color commentator for the Sugar Bowl between Ole Miss and Georgia, which saw Ole Miss kick a game-winning field goal in the final seconds.Long before that, though, McElroy tried to give kudos to Rebels running back Kewan Lacy, but called him by the wrong name.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Love the way Kyren Lacy runs," McElroy said before correctin...
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'90210' star Ian Ziering allegedly used celebrity status to dodge blame in 2023 street fight: lawsuit
Ian Ziering now faces a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2023 New Year’s Eve street clash in Hollywood.Jacob Hernandez, a Los Angeles motorbike rider, sued the "Beverly Hills, 90210" star, alleging Ziering shoved him off his bike during a traffic encounter two years ago. Hernandez sued Ziering over battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution and negligence, according to the complaint filed Dec. 29 and obtained by Fox News Digital.Hernandez claimed Ziering u...
The ‘Stranger Things’ Finale Really Tried to Be Everything for Everyone
‘The Rightside Up’ brought the Netflix blockbuster to its end with a blend of action and agony—plus an epilogue stuffed with hazy happiness.
