Flu Cases Climb to Highest Levels in New York State in Two Decades

The number of patients going to hospital emergency rooms with flulike symptoms has soared.

Uh Oh: Male Mosquitoes Can Feed on Our Blood, Too

The findings might overturn a widely held belief that only females pose a disease risk to people, though more research is needed.

James Cameron Will Tell Us the Future of ‘Avatar,’ No Matter What

Cameron teased he'll reveal the plots of 'Avatar 4' and '5' in a press conference if the movies don't get made.

Misspelled learning center, no children inside: Emmer presses Walz over Minnesota daycare tied to $4M

The third-ranking leader in the House of Representatives, who also happens to hail from Minnesota, demanded answers from Gov. Tim Walz after a YouTuber tried to confront employees of an alleged daycare center that had misspelled signage and no signs of activity outside but reportedly received $4 million in state funds.The video went viral this week amid the burgeoning scandal enveloping the Walz administration that notably included at least $1 billion lost to alleged social services fraud largel...

'Jesus is Palestinian' billboard in Times Square this week placed by Arab-American rights group

A billboard placed this week in Times Square by the American-Arab Discrimination Committee claims that Jesus was a Palestinian, although the modern State of Palestine wasn't established until nearly 2,000 years after Jesus' birth."Jesus is Palestinian, Merry Christmas," reads one billboard from the committee, which on its website describes itself as the biggest Arab-American grassroots organization in the United States. In a recent post on Instagram, the committee said that its billboards — anot...

Deepfakes Leveled up in 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next

Fake images, videos, and audio files crossed the “indistinguishable threshold" this year. Where do we go from here?

FBI Director Kash Patel announces permanent closure of Hoover headquarters

FBI Director Kash Patel announced Friday that the agency has finalized plans to permanently close the J. Edgar Hoover building."After more than 20 years of failed attempts, we finalized a plan to permanently close the FBI’s Hoover headquarters and move the workforce into a safe, modern facility," Patel posted to X. "Working directly with President Trump and Congress, we accomplished what no one else could."KASH PATEL TO SHUT DOWN FBI HOOVER BUILDING, MOVE HQ ACROSS DC TO RONALD REAGAN BUILDINGOf...

Group of asylum seekers arrested in Montérégie, Que.

Nineteen asylum seekers of Haitian origin were arrested Thursday night in the Havelock area of Montérégie, Que., according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

New York State will require warning labels on social media platforms

The State of New York will now require social media platforms to display warning labels similar to those found on cigarettes. The bill was passed by the New York Legislature in June and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday. It will apply to any platforms that feature infinite scrolling, auto-play, like counts or algorithmic feeds. The labels will caution those on the platform about potential harm to young users' mental health. Social media companies will be required to display these wa...

Joe Biden blows up social media over 'humiliating' family Christmas photo he's barely visible in

Social media was set ablaze after former President Joe Biden uploaded a family Christmas photo to X in which he is barely visible, leading some to mock his "Where's Waldo?"-style moment.The former president uploaded the photo to X on Christmas Eve with the caption, "Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve filled with love."Social media users were quick to point out that the family's patriarch was tucked behind his wife, former first lady Jill Biden, while his son Hunter Biden took center...

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: JonBenet Ramsey case, Scott Peterson's bid, Kimberlee Singler returns

COLD CASE HEAT: JonBenet Ramsey case could benefit from new DNA technology as police renew commitmentPATHS BLOCKED: Convicted killer Scott Peterson keeps swinging in court — but expert says he’s not going anywhere but his cellFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XSENT PACKING: Colorado mom accused of killing two children and fleeing to UK returns stateside to face murder chargesSIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER 'MAKES ME SICK': Elizabeth Smart blasts Ghislaine Maxwell’s ‘country club’ prison tre...

Rare painted bunting sighting a 'Christmas gem' for some N.B. birders

The painted bunting usually calls the southern U.S. home and travels south at this time of year, but one decided to spend its Christmas holidays up north in Bayfield, N.B.

Two ski patrollers caught in avalanche at Mammoth Mountain after big storm

It was the second time in a year that a pair of Mammoth patrollers were caught in an avalanche after doing 'mitigation work' designed to prevent deadly snow slides.

LA Mayor Bass laments historic Latino Border Patrol recruitment surge across southern border

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is lamenting the historic numbers of Latinos joining the Border Patrol. In an interview Friday with Wolf Blitzer on "The Situation Room," Blitzer asked Bass, "But first, let me get your reaction to that report from David Culver we just heard. What did you think?""Well, in a way, I think it’s sad," Bass responded. "I think that those Border Patrol agents are going to have a difficult time when they’re out in the field and they see what actually happens in real life se...

‘Stranger Things’ Star Jamie Campbell Bower on Playing Vecna’s Variations

The actor behind Vecna, Henry, and Mr. Whatsit breaks down his complex role in season five.

Oracle’s AI Push Is Leading to Its Worst Quarter Since 2001

Delayed AI infrastructure projects, rising debt, and weaker-than-expected earnings are reviving dot-com-era fears on Wall Street.

LG’s Monstrous 52-Inch 5K Gaming Monitor Will Swallow Up Your Desk

Bigger is better, right?

What we listened to in 2025

If streaming services’ year-in-review campaigns have shown us anything, it’s that we’ve spent a staggering amount of time drowning out the hum of everyday life with music, podcasts and audio series. And with some incredible new releases this year, we were really eatin’ good. Here are some of the Engadget team’s favorite things we listened to in 2025.Spiritbox - Tsunami SeaI became aware of Spiritbox in late 2024 shortly before the band dropped its latest album, Tsunami Sea. At the time, I was in...

Interior Department plans AI Theodore Roosevelt exhibit for America250

EXCLUSIVE: President Theodore Roosevelt is known for revolutionizing how America manages and explores. Now, revolutionary artificial intelligence technology will allow Americans to engage with the legendary president one century after he left office, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Fox News Digital.While Roosevelt was famously brought to life on the big screen by the late Robin Williams in "Night At The Museum," Burgum said the Interior Department envisioned a slightly different iteration of...

Starlink Rival Launches Its Largest Satellite Yet for Space-Based Cellular Network

AST SpaceMobile wants to launch up to 60 of its satellites in 2026.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwyneth Paltrow's daughters honor famous moms in 2025’s fashion full-circle moments

Being the child of a Hollywood star has its perks, and one of them is access to a designer wardrobe.In addition to inheriting their famous parents' good looks and talent, these nepo babies also have the key to their mothers' vintage-filled closets.Carys Zeta Douglas, the daughter of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, borrowed an iconic look from her mother's closet in October.The 22-year-old posed on the red carpet with father Michael in her lace-accented black dress, a frock the movie st...

100,000-gallon sewage spill closes L.A. County beach

Cabrillo Beach was closed after a manhole cover in Carson leaked 100,000 gallons of sewage, according to L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

New motion seeks former Colorado Clerk Tina Peters' release, challenging state after Trump's pardon

Attorneys representing Tina Peters filed a motion seeking to have the former Colorado county clerk released from jail and for an appellate court to recognize a pardon recently issued by President Donald Trump.Tina Peters, who was pardoned by President Donald Trump earlier this month, spent her Christmas in a Colorado prison after being convicted in October 2024 as the state resists the pressure from Trump.The motion, obtained by Fox News Digital, was filed Dec. 23 and outlined why Peters should ...

How New York Is Preparing for Its First Major Snowstorm in Years

Streets were brined, plows were ready and flights were canceled as the metropolitan region braced for up to 10 inches of snow.

How the ‘Demon Slayer’ Studio Broke Laws of Anime Physics to Bring ‘Infinity Castle’ Fights to Life

Ufotable digs into the technical and artistic magic that propelled the film's generational battle between Tanjiro and Akaza.

Trump casts Maduro’s ouster as ‘smart’ move as Russia, China enter the fray

President Donald Trump is taking his pressure campaign to the next level against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and making it clear he doesn’t believe the strongman should be leading the country — all while China and Russia are speaking out on the escalating conflict involving their ally.The Trump administration has launched a series of strikes targeting alleged drug boats off the coast of Latin America in recent months and announced this month a "complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tan...

Elon Musk Says He’s Removing ‘Sustainable’ From Tesla’s Mission

The future is "amazing," it's not necessarily sustainable.

‘Zombie Stars’ Might Be a Beacon in Our Search for Dark Matter

To answer odd questions, physicists have odd ideas.

Karoline Leavitt is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, says motherhood is 'closest thing to Heaven on Earth'

EXCLUSIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is expecting a baby girl, Fox News Digital has learned. Leavitt and her husband Nick are expecting their second bundle of joy to be born in May 2026. Their first son, Niko, was born in July 2024."My husband and I are thrilled to grow our family and can’t wait to watch our son become a big brother," Leavitt told Fox News Digital. "My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for the blessing of motherhood, which I truly believe is the close...

How to not get kidnapped for your bitcoin

New York Times: Inside the new world of ‘wrench attack’ survival training.

Athletics sign young star to record-breaking $86 million deal: reports

The Athletics reportedly gave one of their young stars a very nice Christmas present. The Athletics and left fielder Tyler Soderstrom agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract on Thursday, according to multiple reports. The contract is the largest the team has ever given out. The deal also includes an eighth-year club option and has escalators that bring the maximum value of the contract to $131 million. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Soderstrom, 24, broke out in 2025. He ...

Australia backs Donald Trump’s strikes targeting ‘Isis terrorist scum’ in Nigeria

The Australian Government supported Trump's air strikes targeting 'Isis terrorist scum'.

Joe Rogan mocks Trump's 'crazy' White House plaques ripping predecessors

Joe Rogan called President Donald Trump's White House plaques assailing past presidents like Joe Biden and Barack Obama "crazy" in a new episode of his podcast released Thursday.Rogan, joined by comedian guest Shane Gillis, read out language from the newly installed plaques at the White House, relaying that "Sleepy Joe Biden" was the "worst president in American history" and his term's lowlights like the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan laid out in Trumpian fashion."This is so crazy. You shou...

Winter's wrath hits large swaths of Canada with snow, ice pellets, fog and more

It's shaping up to be the most talked about part of Boxing Day. No, not the sales although being inside, even if it means spending money on things you don't really need, might be a better alternative to facing the ugly, albeit sometimes pretty, weather that people in large parts of Canada woke up to Friday.

Jerry Jones reveals dressing like Santa Claus for Cowboys players before Christmas Day victory over Commanders

The Dallas Cowboys got the job done on Christmas Day, and owner Jerry Jones credits his pre-game gift giving as a reason why.The 83-year-old revealed in a radio interview that he dressed as Santa Claus and visited his players at their hotel on Wednesday night prior to facing the Washington Commanders to pass out some presents and get his team in the holiday mood."I know this (team) got so much out of it, I’ll never forget it," Jones said to 105.3 The Fan. "A lot of fun."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORT...

South Park Writer Snagged ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ Web Domains Months Ago

The writer has made a habit of acquiring official-sounding domains for satirical purposes.

Most parked domains now push scams and malware

Typing a web address directly into your browser feels harmless. In fact, it feels normal. But new research shows that a simple habit is now one of the riskiest things you can do online. A recent study from cybersecurity firm Infoblox reveals a troubling shift.Most parked domains now redirect visitors to scams, malware or fake security warnings. In many cases, this happens instantly. You do not have to click anything. That means a single typo can expose your device.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Re...

Jimmy Kimmel sparks backlash with ‘tyranny’ jab at America in UK Christmas speech

Jimmy Kimmel is facing renewed backlash following his decision to criticize the United States during an address to the United Kingdom that aired on Christmas. RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan dismissed Kimmel’s remarks as contradictory and called the late-night host "insufferable."Kimmel was selected to deliver Channel 4’s annual "Alternative Christmas Message," a long-standing counter-programming speech that airs opposite the BBC’s traditional Royal Christmas address.During the speech, th...

The Truth About the ‘Stranger Things’ Upside Down Was in Place Back in Season 1

However, viewers were kept in the dark until season five's second batch of episodes, now streaming on Netflix.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Christmas interview turns sour

A radio interview turned into a sparring match as Albanese faced questions about Israel.

Times Square ball goes red, white and blue for America's 250th birthday

This year's crystal ball in Times Square drop to celebrate 2026 will feature a patriotic touch for America's 250th birthday. The ball will sparkle in red, white and blue to usher in the new year and kick off months of celebrations for the nation’s birthday. And a second confetti drop will happen at 12:04 a.m. on New Year's Day, America250 chair Rosie Rios told Fox News.The iconic ball drop in Times Square is one of the biggest and most watched events on New Year's Eve, which typically sees up to...

These Smart Glasses Make Posting Straight to TikTok Less Annoying

Rokid is giving its new smart glasses more camera aspect ratio options so you won't have to crop for social media.

The Creative, Inspiring People We Lost in 2025

io9 remembers the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror standouts we sadly said goodbye to this year.

Israel FM accuses Palestinian Authority of aiding terror with ‘Pay-for-Slay’ after deadly attack

JERUSALEM: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar blasted the Palestinian Authority (PA) for emboldening terrorism with its infamous "Pay-for-Slay" program after a Palestinian on Friday murdered two Israelis.Palestinian terrorists murdered 19-year-old Aviv Maor from Kibbutz Ein Harod and Mordechai Shimshon, 68, from Beit She’an on Friday in northern Israel.The Palestinian Authority "Pay-for-Slay" policy gained wide public attention when Taylor Force, a West Point graduate who served in Afghanista...

Samsung Refuses to Give Up on Glasses-Free 3D Gaming Monitors

Samsung's got a whole family of new Odyssey gaming monitors, including a 32-inch 6K Odyssey 3D.

RFK Jr’s dye-free food vision blocked by Obama-appointed judge

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spent the first year of President Donald Trump's second administration trying to implement his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) vision. But his mission hit a roadblock during the holiday season when an Obama-appointed judge issued a ruling siding with a conglomerate of dye companies to stifle a landmark ban on artificial food additives.During his first trip as America’s lead healthcare official in March, Kennedy spoke in Martinsburg,...

The best iPad accessories for 2026

The best iPad accessories can make an aging tablet feel like new again, or give you additional ways to use that new slab you just bought. Whether it's a slim folio case, an Apple Pencil, a docking station or a paper-like screen protector, there are so many iPad accessories out there that can transform how you use your tablet on a regular basis and make your iPad last longer, too. We've tested a plethora of accessories over the years, and these are the best iPad accessories you can get right now....

Millions affected as major airline ends advantage miles program on basic economy tickets

American Airlines has made a change that affects how millions of travelers earn rewards on its cheapest tickets — and now the airline is facing some backlash for it.Under the updated policy, passengers who purchase basic economy fares will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or loyalty points toward elite status. The change applies to tickets booked on or after Dec. 17, according to the airline.American Airlines said the change is part of an effort to remain competitive.MAJOR AIRLINE HOLDING FLIGHTS...

Denise Austin calls weight-loss injections ‘miracle’ but warns users are missing one key step

Denise Austin has no issue with weight-loss injections giving people a jump-start — but she’s adamant that if you want lasting results, fitness must be a steady part of your life."It’s a miracle drug," the veteran exercise instructor and creator of Fit Over 50 magazine told Fox News Digital. "I see such great results. [But] the one thing that I tell everyone is to keep up with their muscle conditioning exercises. This is the key: anyone taking the drug must do weight training. I’m talking about ...

You may soon be able to change your Gmail address

A Google support page in Hindi says the ability to change your Gmail address is on the way. The feature would allow you to replace your current @gmail.com address with another. Your old address would remain active as an alias on the account, and all your data would stick around, unaffected.The support page (translated) says that "the ability to change your Google Account email address is gradually rolling out to all users." The change was first spotted on a Google Pixel forum on Telegram and was...

Status of the US Dollar as Global Reserve Currency: USD Share Drops to Lowest since 1994

Central Banks diversify their holdings into dozens of smaller “non-traditional reserve currencies.”

LG announces line of premium gaming monitors that offer 5K visuals

LG has revealed a new lineup of gaming monitors just ahead of CES. The UltraGear evo displays offer 5K visuals. Many incorporate on-device AI upscaling, taking some of the burden away from the GPU.  LG says the tech will let consumers skip out on some card upgrades. This could end up being extremely beneficial because the AI boom has been impacting GPU prices. LG There are three displays in the lineup so far, with more to come down the line. There's a 39-inch OLED (39GX950B) that includes the af...

Country star Riley Green admits fame is 'not reality' compared to farm life in Alabama

Country singer Riley Green is enjoying the perks of fame, but he says that for him, it's not reality.Green, who reached a new career high with three CMA Awards wins last month, said that all the work he's been putting into becoming a country star has been just that – work – while his "real life" is the time he spends farming and hunting back home in Alabama."I don't have to remind myself too much," he said on the "Like a Farmer" podcast when asked about what he does to stay humble. "Having my pl...

Obama Presidential Center breaks silence over controversial building design

The Obama Presidential Center is breaking its silence after years of criticism over its unconventional design, with an Obama Foundation official now addressing public questions about the project.Construction began in 2021, and Chicagoans have had mixed reviews about the design for the 225-foot-tall structure. The gray, mostly windowless building is on Chicago’s South Side and will house a presidential library.Obama Foundation Deputy Director Kim Patterson said the design of the building was a sp...

The New ‘Stranger Things’ Episodes Chart a Propulsive Path to the Finale

Season five's second volume has some familiar padding, but it mostly satisfies as the Netflix show races toward its end.

Minnesota Senate candidate wears hijab in visit to Somali market as fraud scandal unfolds

Minnesota Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan was seen on a Somali TV station wearing a hijab at a mall, as a widespread fraud scandal implicating some Somalis plagues the state."The Somali community is part of the fabric of the state of Minnesota," Flanagan said, looking into the camera.For Muslim women, wearing a hijab is typically a sign of obedience to God and worn to show modesty. Flanagan has previously stated that she is Catholic and says on her campaign website that her "vi...

Nuggets star makes NBA history with Christmas masterpiece against Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić had an extra-special Christmas this year.In the Nuggets’ 142-138 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday at Ball Arena, Jokić made history. The 30-year-old center had 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists in the win, becoming the first player in NBA history to record at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a single game. Jokić also scored 18 points in overtime, setting an NBA record for the most points scored during overtime in a g...

Brown, MIT shootings may have stemmed from suspect’s failures, fixation on scientist’s success: report

New details are emerging about the suspected gunman in the killings of an MIT scientist and two Brown University students, with a top Portuguese nuclear fusion official telling the Daily Mail the suspect may have fixated on the victim as a symbol of success he never achieved.Authorities say Nuno Loureiro, 47, a world-renowned fusion-energy researcher and director of MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was shot on Dec. 15 and died hours later. Police believe the gunman was Claudio Neves-Valen...

NYC Is Getting Hit Hard by the ‘Super Flu’—and the Worst Is Yet to Come

Subclade K could fuel one of the worst flu seasons seen in recent history.

Swimmer Summer McIntosh again named The Canadian Press female athlete of the year

Summer McIntosh continued to blaze a trail in the pool in 2025. The 19-year-old swimmer from Toronto was voted The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for a third straight year.

Google May Finally Let Users Change Embarrassing Old Gmail Addresses

Updated support pages in multiple languages suggest a long-requested feature is quietly rolling out worldwide.

Most radical courses, curriculum that received federal funding in 2025

Over the past year, Fox News Digital has reported extensively on far-left curriculum and courses at universities across the country, many of which have sparked pushback from conservatives and parents’ rights groups.This month, leaked PowerPoint lessons from a first-year education course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign showed extreme left-wing bias on the topic of illegal immigration, as well as race and gender along with material that blamed President Trump for "white supremacy."F...

Our favorite books we read in 2025

This was the kind of year that felt 100 years long, so who could blame us for leaning into a bit of escapism? Some of us buried our noses in books in 2025, and thankfully, there were plenty of good reads to get lost in. Here are some of the Engadget team’s top picks from the year.Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghyWild Dark Shore pulls off a magnificent balancing act of telling an intimate, personal story coupled with the backdrop of impending climate disaster. A father and two children are l...

Michigan sets sights on new head coach candidate to replace Sherrone Moore following scandal: report

As the University of Michigan continues to deal with the fallout of the Sherrone Moore firing, his replacement may have come into focus.Kyle Whittingham, who announced he would step down as Utah’s head coach after 21 seasons following their bowl game on Dec. 31, has become "the focus of Michigan’s coaching search," according to ESPN.It is expected that Whittingham’s candidacy will be shared with Michigan officials on Friday, and they could be offering him a deal shortly after that.CLICK HERE FOR...

2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack in Israel

A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel Friday, killing both, police said, as the Israeli defense minister quickly ordered military retaliation on what he said was the attacker's West Bank hometown.

Playmates Toys Rocked Its ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Era for Nearly 40 Years. It Ends in 2026

Viacom and Playmates announced their licensing agreement with the longtime 'TMNT' toy manufacturer will expire next December.

Grand jury declines to indict man in deadly Kentucky State University shooting

A grand jury declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder after an on-campus shooting left one student dead and another critically injured.Defense attorney Scott Danks announced on Facebook that a grand jury decided not to indict his client, Jacob Lee Bard, for the Dec. 9 shooting and that he is out of jail. Bard's attorneys have long maintained that he was justified in shooting the two people who were beating his son, as 20-30 people gather...

Washington Post rips UK health system as NHS pleads with Brits to avoid hospitals

The Washington Post editorial board tore into the United Kingdom's healthcare system Thursday as the National Health Service (NHS) pleads with Brits to avoid going to hospitals for non-life-threatening ailments, questioning why progressives in America are convinced a similar system could work in the United States.In a new editorial, the Post noted that the British press had compared the NHS's messaging to "COVID-era stay-at-home pleas," which included asking patients in need of care to avoid hos...

Repeat offender freed after SWAT standoff tied to three shootings in one month: report

A Texas repeat offender is back behind bars following his alleged involvement in three separate shootings spanning the course of just one month. Abraham Herrera, 21, is facing several charges stemming from his alleged role in two drive-by shootings and a standoff with SWAT in Hays County – located roughly 15 miles from Austin – last month, according to FOX 7.  The first shooting reportedly unfolded on Nov. 3, after authorities were called to the scene after receiving reports of shots fired in th...

Ravens likely without MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson with season on the line vs. Packers

The Baltimore Ravens are in must-win mode for the remainder of the season if they wish to make the playoffs, but it’s likely their star quarterback won’t be able to help them achieve that goal.Lamar Jackson was listed as doubtful on the Ravens' injury report for their game against the Green Bay Packers this Saturday after suffering a back injury that knocked him out of the contest against the New England Patriots in Week 16.Jackson hasn’t practiced all week for Baltimore, and it couldn’t be wors...

Ravens likely without MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson with season on the line vs Packers

The Baltimore Ravens are in must-win mode for the remainder of the season if they wish to make the playoffs, but it’s likely their star quarterback won’t be able to help them achieve that goal.Lamar Jackson was listed as doubtful on the Ravens' injury report for their game against the Green Bay Packers this Saturday after suffering a back injury that knocked him out of the contest against the New England Patriots in Week 16.Jackson hasn’t practiced all week for Baltimore, and it couldn’t be wors...

Pro-police group asks DOJ to probe Soros-backed Virginia prosecutor using Biden-era law once aimed at cops

EXCLUSIVE: A pro-police group will request the Justice Department investigate a Virginia prosecutor accused of being unfairly lenient to illegal immigrant suspects, using an oversight law the Biden administration used to scrutinize police departments like one in Kentucky after the Breonna Taylor incident.The law enforcement "pattern-or-practice" provision, under 34 USC 12601, was previously used to investigate alleged civil rights violations during the Biden era by police departments — including...

The Star of ‘Pluribus’ on Carol’s Alarming Yet Understandable Season Finale Choice

Rhea Seehorn also reveals what surprised her about romantasy books—and why 'The Golden Girls' is Carol’s comfort binge.

Leaker Who Apple Is Suing Says ‘Screw It,’ Here’s the Foldable iPhone Early

The YouTuber doesn't seem fazed by Apple's threats.

CVS Worker Fatally Stabbed on Christmas Day on Long Island

A 23-year-old CVS employee was killed on Thursday in Lindenhurst, the authorities said. Police are searching for a suspect in his 40s who fled on foot.

LG will show off a humanoid robot for household chores at CES 2026

LG will present a home robot named CLOiD at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. With humanoid robotics sure to feature heavily at this year's tech conference, LG has teased its home assistant before a full unveiling in January. The company says CLOiD's two articulated arms with five individually actuated fingers are designed to help with a variety of household tasks. However, LG has not yet given a specific example of a task CLOiD can handle. We're also not sure what it looks like, because aside from a coupl...

Before We Build on the Moon, We Have to Master the Commute

Even most rocket scientists would rather avoid hard math when they don’t have to do it. So when it comes to figuring out orbits in complex three-body systems, like those in Cis-lunar space, which is between the Earth and the Moon, they’d rather someone else do the work for them. Luckily, some scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seems to have a masochistic streak - or enough of an altruistic one that it overwhelmed the unpleasantness of doing the hard math - to come up with an op...

Fox News AI Newsletter: How we can live with AI without losing our humanity

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- Here's how we can live and work with artificial intelligence without losing our humanity- Amazon adds controversial AI facial recognition to Ring- New US military GenAI tool ‘critical first step' in future of warfare, says expertOPINION: The Vatican's recent document on artificial intelligence, Antiqua et Nova — "The Old and the New" — is not a technical treatise, but a philosophical reminder: The advance of AI provokes in new ways fundamental questions about the nature o...

8 dead, 18 wounded in Syria mosque bombing

A bombing at a mosque located in the Syrian city of Homs during Friday prayers killed at least eight people and wounded 18 others, authorities said.

Hegseth says 'more to come' after U.S. launches airstrikes in Nigeria

Trump says he doesn't like war but he's got missiles and he's not afraid to use them

Trump says he's the 'president of peace' so why is he bombing so many overseas hotspots?

‘Babes in Toyland’ actress Jill Schoelen explains why she left Hollywood for 29 years

Jill Schoelen, who starred as Drew Barrymore’s sister in the Christmas cult classic "Babes in Toyland," is returning to Hollywood for the first time in nearly 30 years.The 1986 remake starred an 11-year-old Barrymore as Lisa, a young girl pulled into a surreal fantasy world of living toys, where she must face an evil villain plotting to take over Toyland. "Babes in Toyland" — which Barrymore later called "an obscure masterpiece" — also featured Pat Morita of "The Karate Kid" fame and a young Kea...

Booker says Gabbard ‘endangering’ NJ with remarks on radical Islam, heavily Muslim city; deputy responds

Sen. Cory Booker and the top U.S. counter-terrorism official sparred Tuesday over DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s reference to Paterson, New Jersey’s Muslim community during her speech to AmericaFest earlier this week.Booker, D-N.J., took issue with part of director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s speech to AmericaFest in Phoenix over the weekend, where she called out threats to the U.S. homeland from Islamist ideology.Booker ripped Gabbard for name-dropping his state’s third-largest city, Paterson...

Apple will allow third-party app stores and payment processing in Brazil

Brazilian regulators have reached a settlement with Apple after a yearslong investigation into the company's App Store fee practices as well as its policies against third-party app stores. As first reported by Brazilian tech site tecnoblog, the nation's Administrative Council of Economic Defense (CADE) said it has accepted Apple's proposed agreement that will address claims of anticompetitive practices. The agreement will allow for third-party payment processing methods for in-app purchases and ...

ChatGPT's GPT-5.2 is here, and it feels rushed

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has moved at an unusually fast pace in 2025. According to the company, it launched GPT-5 in August, followed by GPT-5.1 in November. Now, just weeks later, GPT-5.2 has launched with familiar claims of being the smartest and most capable ChatGPT yet.At first glance, the rapid rollout might seem surprising. But there's context behind it. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly called a "code red" inside the company, urging teams to move faster on improving ChatGPT....

Top Astronomical Events to Watch For in 2026

Ready for another amazing year of skywatching? 2025 was a wild year, with a steady parade of comets knocking on naked eye visibility, and one extra special interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS. The sky just keeps on turning into 2026. Watch for mutual eclipse season for the major moons of Jupiter, as the moons pass one if front of the other. The ongoing solar cycle is also still expected to be active into 2026, producing sunspots space weather and more. And (finally!) we’ll see the return of total so...

Kentucky congressman announces death of longtime aide and campaign manager

Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., announced the death of his longtime aide and campaign manager on Christmas Day, a passing which "shocked" those who knew her during the holiday. The congressman and Senate candidate posted about the passing of his deputy chief of staff and campaign manager Tatum Dale on Thursday, noting the contributions she made not only to his current office, but to his mission to serve in statewide office. "For over 15 years, Tatum was the heart and soul of my team," Barr posted to X. "...

Travis Kelce addresses retirement question once more after playing potential final Chiefs home game

Kansas City Chiefs fans are usually amped for a playoff run as the regular season comes to a close, but Christmas night at Arrowhead Stadium didn’t have those implications as they won’t be making the playoffs for the first time since 2014.Yet, it was an emotional night as a cornerstone of the franchise perhaps played his final home game.Tight end Travis Kelce walked off the grass on GEHA Field following the 20-13 loss with one of those familiar, take-it-all-in moments that veterans who might be ...

Cheeses that experts say are best and worst for heart health this holiday season

Cheese has long been blamed for raising cholesterol — but cardiologists and dietitians say it's not that simple, and holiday cheese boards don't have to be completely off-limits.While some cheeses are higher in saturated fat and easier to overeat, they act differently from butter or processed meats in the body, according to experts. Large studies show cheese may not even raise heart disease risk."Traditionally, hard and aged cheeses such as cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyère and processed cheeses have b...

Jewish prayer scrolls taken from 3 condos in North York: Toronto police

Toronto police are investigating after Jewish prayer scrolls were stolen from three condos in North York on Thursday.

JonBenet Ramsey case could benefit from new DNA technology as police renew commitment

It's been nearly 30 years since JonBenet Ramsey's haunting Christmastime murder — and there’s renewed optimism that investigators could be closer than ever to solving it.Boulder police, who have made little visible progress in the case over the years, said this month that the investigation "remains a top priority.""Techniques and technology constantly evolve," Chief Stephen Redfearn, of the police department in Boulder, Colorado, said in a video statement. "This is especially true with technolog...

Hallmark movies bring more to B.C. than just film work. They impact the broader economy, too

Love it or hate it, Hallmark movies are big business in B.C., where the company films the vast majority of its content both Christmas and year-round programming.

Jimmy Kimmel says tyranny rising under Trump, taunts president over show's return

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivered a Christmas message in the U.K. attacking President Donald Trump, saying "tyranny is booming" in the United States while taunting him over the return of his show to the airwaves earlier this year.Kimmel was selected to deliver Channel 4’s annual "Alternative Christmas Message" this year, a long-standing counter-programming speech that airs opposite the BBC's traditional Royal Christmas message."I do know what’s going on over here though, and I can tell you ...

2025 Most Memorable Sports Moments: December 26, 2025

Choose your Most Memorable Sports Moment of 2025. Choose between the LA Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series, the Eagles winning Super Bowl LIX while stopping the Chiefs quest for a 3-peat, or Alex Palou winning his first Indy 500 on his way to his fourth Indycar Championship.Then see how your choice ranks and share the results with your friends.Check back each day this week to pick your Most Memorable Moments of 2025. Thanks for playing!

Nigeria says it shared intelligence to support US strikes on ISIS

Nigeria said it shared intelligence with the U.S. ahead of Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS targets in the country.The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday that it was "engaged in structured security cooperation" with other nations, including the U.S., adding that the cooperation "led to precision hits on terrorist targets." The ministry said that the joint security efforts include the sharing of intelligence and strategic coordination."Nigeria reiterates that all counter-t...

4 anti-aging approaches revealed in 2025 that may help Americans live longer

On average, Americans want to live to be 91 years old, according to a recent Pew Research survey — a goal that has driven a focus on longevity-boosting practices.Over 60% of U.S. adults use supplements and most prioritize long-term health and wellness behaviors as part of an anti-aging approach, research has shown.In 2025, researchers revealed the following anti-aging discoveries that may help you live a longer life.COMMON DAILY VITAMIN SHOWN TO SLOW AGING PROCESS OVER 4-YEAR PERIODA study by re...

2026 deadlines loom as Congress leaves DC with several unfinished battles

Capitol Hill is a ghost town with both the House and Senate out of session until a few days into the new year.Lawmakers left town the week before Christmas, and with their departure have left several key fights unresolved — with deadlines looming large for both Republicans and Democrats.Congress voted to end the longest-ever government shutdown in history last month after 43 days of gridlock.But lawmakers did not strike a deal on federal funding for the rest of fiscal year (FY) 2026, which they'...

Inside a B.C. ‘dementia village' that researchers hope could reshape long-term care

A Langley, B.C., care facility that blends village life with dementia support is now the focus of a national study examining whether an outdoor, community-style approach can improve quality of life for people with dementia. Researchers hope evidence from the project will inform future policy and make models like this more accessible and affordable.

Ricoh GR IV Review: Everyone's Favorite Pocket Camera Gets Better

Ricoh’s cult-inspiring pocketable camera gets a small update, with important improvements in autofocus and image quality.