New York Times sues Pentagon over its new press policy, says it violates First and Fifth Amendment rights

The New York Times is suing the Department of War over its new policy that bars journalists from entering the Pentagon for not adhering to its newsgathering terms.The lawsuit, filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., names the Times and its intelligence reporter Julian Barnes as the plaintiffs and lists the Department of War, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell as the defendants.The Times claims the Pentagon violated the paper's First Ame...

Brooklyn Borough President Will Run for House Seat as Socialists Circle

Antonio Reynoso’s bid to replace Representative Nydia M. Velázquez will most likely be contested by a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

174 Million Stolen Rides: The Cost of Fare Evasion

The M.T.A. is deploying a variety of tools to combat fare beating, and the authority says that they are working.

Homes for Sale in New York City

This week’s listings are in Kips Bay, the Upper West Side and Fieldston.

How to make President Donald Trump's immigration pause stick in court

President Donald Trump promised to pause Third World immigration. Here's how to make it stick against inevitable court challenges.First, the president should use his authority under 8 U.S.C. 1182(f), but with a twist. That law authorizes the president to suspend the entry of "all aliens or any class of aliens," whenever he finds their entry would be "detrimental to the interests of the United States." The plain language is broad, encompassing economic and social interests, not just national secu...

MORNING GLORY: Wikipedia is for suckers

Be prepared to be surprised and maybe shocked and/or embarrassed.Anyone who follows me or listens to or watches my program knows I have regular guests whom I trust to be fair and accurate. The audience also knows the program promotes the podcasts I believe to be crucial to one of two things: serious content on which can be built "world views" on why "the West is best" backed up by facts and defensible opinions, and fun.My "fun" — the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and the Ohio State Univ...

JONATHAN TURLEY: With 'rage bait' crowned word of the year, free speech becomes the target

George Bernard Shaw famously observed that "England and America are two countries separated by the same language." It appears, however, that this chasm has finally been overcome by the common dialect of rage. The new word of the year was announced this week by the Oxford University Press and it is tragically apt: "rage bait."First used in 2002, the new word is defined as "online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage by being frustrating, provocative, or offensive, typically po...

There is No Future for Online Safety Without Privacy and Security

Session is an open source encrypted messaging app that requires no phone number or email address to sign up. Instead of routing messages through centralized servers, Session uses a decentralized network of over 2,000 nodes running the onion routing protocol, similar to Tor, ensuring that no single server knows both the message origin and destination.The Session Technology Foundation took over stewardship of Session back in October 2024, succeeding the Australia-based Oxen Privacy Tech Foundation...

Food prices could increase in 2026, with meat leading the way, say Dalhousie researchers

Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.

Transforming F1: How the female and Gen Z fandom is shaping the sport’s future

In Canada and the U.S., F1 has gone from niche motorsport to mainstream obsession in just a few years. It’s a shift driven by a new wave of fans who are remaking the sport's social media landscape and driving the call for representation.

Australia's youth social media ban is looming. Could Canada roll out something similar?

As platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with Australia's new landmark law banning social media for those under 16, Aussie youth are likely starting to see pop-ups about their accounts being deactivated or put on hold. Is there a potential for ripple effects in Canada?

She Was 8 When She Fled the Nazis. After 86 Years, It Inspired Her Art.

Cornelia Foss, better known as a confidante to other artists than as an artist herself, has put aside landscape painting for something far more visceral.

As Hochul Considers an A.I. Bill, Its Sponsor Throws Her a Fund-Raiser

Gov. Kathy Hochul received nearly $250,000 for her re-election campaign from donors eager to have her sign a bill that would regulate the A.I. field in New York.

Good News! Canonical Plans to Rebuild Ubuntu Wiki From Scratch

Ubuntu's community wikis have long been an essential resource for people looking to troubleshoot issues, find guides, and learn more about the popular Linux-powered operating system.For over two decades, these wikis have served countless users and developers globally.Canonical has announced that it is working on building a new Ubuntu wiki from the ground up. This is being done to address the many issues plaguing the existing wikis that have gone unaddressed for years.The current wikis at wi...

Decomposed body found in Connecticut after standoff with man who opened fire at police

A decomposed body and several explosives were discovered inside a home following an hours-long standoff with a man who had barricaded himself in the residence and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement in Connecticut, according to authorities.Stamford Police responded to the Oaklawn Avenue home on Tuesday morning after a state marshal called 911 while attempting to carry out a court order to evict the man. The man, later identified as 63-year-old Jed Parkington, opened fire at officers several t...

Nomad Goods Promo Codes: 25% Off

Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this December.

Who Is Andrew Farkas, Who Owned a Marina With Jeffrey Epstein?

The billionaire real estate developer’s relationship with Mr. Epstein is in the spotlight, with the release of emails and images of Mr. Epstein’s private home in the Caribbean.

Actual leader of the B.C. Conservatives up in the air and so are their next moves

These Frogs Don’t Just Survive Venomous Murder Hornets—They Devour Them

It's just like grandpa used to say: It's a frog-eat-murder-hornet world out there.

Protest at synagogue in Koreatown ends in arrests, hate accusations

Protesters objected to a keynote speaker from Elbit Systems, an Israel-based defense firm that makes unmanned aircraft, electronic warfare technology and munitions.

Helium Streams Observed on Super-Puff Exoplanet

What can an exoplanet leaking helium teach astronomers about the formation and evolution of exoplanet atmospheres? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to address as an international team of scientists investigated atmospheric escape on a puffy exoplanet. This study has the potential to help scientists better understand the formation and evolution of gas giant planets, specifically with many gas giant planets observed orbiting extremely close to their stars.

King tides arrive Thursday in SoCal: What to expect and how to play it safe

The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers on Wednesday to stay out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions as rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.

King tides arrive Thursday in SoCal under the pull of the super Cold Moon

The National Weather Service warned California beachgoers to stay out of the water due to hazardous conditions as rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea.

FOSS Weekly #25.49: Kernel 6.18 'LTS', Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Linus Torvalds on BSOD, Obsidian Distro and More Linux Stuff

Recently, Linus Torvalds and Linus Sebastian come together for a YouTube video collaboration. There, Torvalds said that the infamous blue screen of death in Windows is not a software issue in most cases. Hard to disagree with him.Linus Torvalds Defends Windows’ Blue Screen of DeathAnd he is not wrong actually.It's FOSSAbhishek PrakashAlso, if you like It's FOSS and rely on Google search, please add us as your preferred source in Google. This way, you get reliable and more accurate info...

Adams issues orders blocking NYC from boycotting Israel as clash with Mamdani grows

Outgoing New York City New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed two executive orders Wednesday aimed at countering antisemitism and preventing city funds from supporting the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.The New York Post reported that Adams barred city business or pension investment decisions that discriminate against Israel, a move that could be viewed as a challenge to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who supports the BDS movement.While speaking at a conference in New O...

Palisades High to reopen campus with portable classrooms one year after fire

Students will return to the Palisades High campus — using temporary buildings on the baseball field — as a $266-million reconstruction project proceeds.

New York state blocks second Long Island school district from adopting transgender bathroom ban

New York state has blocked another school district from enacting a transgender bathroom ban, the second Long Island district that the state has stepped in to prohibit from enforcing such a restriction, according to officials.Locust Valley School District had adopted a resolution to prohibit transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms that are not consistent with their biological sex, but the ban cannot be enforced under an order issued last month by state Education Commissioner Be...

Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers guitarist and Stax Records legend, dies at 84

Steve Cropper, Blues Brothers band member and Booker T. & the MG's guitarist, has died. He was 84.Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, told the Associated Press that Cropper's family notified her of his death. Cropper died Wednesday in Nashville, according to Worley.Worley's foundation operates at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, where Cropper's former employer, Stax Records, used to be.A cause of death for Cropper has not been shared. Eddie Gore...

Alleged childcare paedophile Joshua Brown hit with new child sex abuse charges

Joshua Brown now faces 156 charges and has been in custody since May.

#TheMoment the family of Mr. Christmas continued a P.E.I. holiday tradition

Nadine Tibbits, of North Rustico P.E.I., tells The National about the moment her family continued the holiday decorating tradition of her father, known as Mr. Christmas, after his death earlier this year.

US Institute of Peace officially renamed for Trump as White House moves to dismantle agency: 'Congratulations'

The U.S. Institute of Peace has been formally rebranded as the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, marking the latest step in the president's months-long effort to dismantle the congressionally created agency.The name change comes after a turbulent year for the organization, which the Trump administration has sought to shut down while shifting its authority to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).The institute has been fighting the move in federal court, but layoffs proceeded after an ...

Mastermind behind 2021 kidnapping of missionaires in Haiti including a Canadian sentenced to life

The former head of the notorious Haitian gang 400 Mawozo was sentenced on Wednesday in a U.S. court to life in prison for masterminding the 2021 kidnapping of a group of American missionaries, along with one Canadian.

Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration

A 14-foot-long thresher shark died Tuesday after becoming stranded in shallow water off the coast of Massachusetts.The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance (NECWA), a nonprofit organization that responded to the scene, told Fox News Digital Wednesday that the shark was first spotted alive at Mayo Beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, the animal died just before NECWA arrived at the site."Yesterday morning, NECWA received numerous calls about a possibly live thresher shark that was s...

Escaped Georgia inmate caught after ordering Ubers to evade local authorities

Rockdale County had offered a $5000 reward, calling the escaper 'armed and dangerous'.

Richard Gere says Dalai Lama’s words couldn’t change Trump: ‘What he’s done is astonishing’

Actor Richard Gere suggested even the Dalai Lama couldn't change President Donald Trump or the "astonishing" effect he's had on the country.The "Pretty Woman" actor spoke to Variety on Wednesday about his new documentary "Wisdom of Happiness," which features comments from the Dalai Lama, whom Gere considers a close friend.Gere said that hearing the Dalai Lama speak made him reflect on how the United States was on the "very wrong track," but he doubted the Tibetan spiritual leader could influence...

Kenny Chesney admits he 'snapped' and punched fan in the mouth during concert performance

Kenny Chesney recalls "snapping" and punching a fan when the man physically picked him up on stage during a concert with Joe Walsh.On Wednesday, Chesney was a guest on "The Howard Stern Show" and told the story of the time he had to get physical with a fan. Chesney didn't specify when the interaction occurred, but the star performed with Walsh in 2007 on his "Flip Flop Summer Tour" and on "The Big Revival Tour" in 2015."We were in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was playing the Steelers football sta...

Meta starts removing under-16s from its social media platforms in Australia

Firms that fall short face fines of up to A$49.5m for each violation.

The National | Trump suggests he might let CUSMA expire

Dec. 3, 2025 | U.S. President Donald Trump casts doubt on CUSMA’s future as hearings about the trade deal get underway. Tim Hortons lobbies to raise the cap on temporary foreign workers. Plus, how the shingles vaccine may slow the onset of dementia.

Feds arrest felon illegal immigrant after seizing tens of millions in meth stashed in blackberries

An illegal immigrant from Mexico, who previously served nearly two decades in federal prison, was indicted Tuesday after allegedly conspiring to move tens of millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine in the Atlanta area, leading authorities to seize nearly 1,600 pounds of the stimulant drug hidden in blackberry shipments.Gerardo Solorio-Alvarado, 44, of Mexico, is charged with conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. He previously served 17 years in prison afte...

Here's why San Francisco's legendary albino alligator 'Claude' died at age 30

Claude, a rare albino alligator who lived at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, died this week at 30. Late Wednesday, officials revealed why the "iconic swamp king" perished.

Here's why San Francisco's legendary albino alligator Claude died at just 30

Claude, a rare albino alligator who lived at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, died this week. Officials revealed why the "iconic swamp king" perished.

Emmer slams Walz, demands accountability over alleged retaliation tied to Minnesota fraud

A Minnesota congressman demanded answers and accountability from Gov. Tim Walz regarding the reported billion-dollar fraud scandal burdening his state, lambasting alleged retaliation against whistleblowers.Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told Fox News' Bill Hemmer that Walz "has done nothing" to take responsibility for suspected fraudsters on "America's Newsroom" on Wednesday. He suggested that "an investigation into criminal charges" may be warranted if allegations of retaliation prove true."This isn'...

Top Democrat says President Trump will be given 'credit' for border finally being secured

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump deserves credit for solving the border crisis.Jeffries spoke with the hosts of CNN’s "The Situation Room" about whether the president has fulfilled his campaign promises. While Jeffries challenged Trump’s effectiveness on issues like the affordability crisis, "Situation Room" co-host Pamela Brown argued that the border crisis is one area where Trump has done well."So even if you disagree with the way thi...

Elderly Texas woman learns fate for distributing 150K doses of fentanyl through the mail

An elderly Texas woman with a nursing degree was sentenced in federal court last Tuesday for her role in distributing 150,000 lethal doses of fentanyl after being caught by an undercover agent, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island announced Monday. Patrica Parker, 74, received the ruling last Tuesday after reportedly insisting that she did not know her parcels contained fentanyl. Investigators, however, argued that the case "presented dangers that an educated, adult woman must have recogn...

Elderly Texas woman learns fate for distributing 150,000 doses of fentanyl through the mail

An elderly Texas woman with a nursing degree was sentenced in federal court recently for her role distributing 150,000 lethal doses of fentanyl after being caught by an undercover agent, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island announced Monday. Patrica Parker, 74, received the ruling after reportedly insisting she did not know her parcels contained fentanyl. Investigators, however, argued that the case "presented dangers that an educated, adult woman must have recognized," according to a sen...

Support for school vouchers sets Republican apart at gubernatorial forum on schools

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco stood out as the only supporter of school vouchers during a gubernatorial candidate forum Wednesday focused on education.

Dem congressman pardoned by Trump accuses Biden-era DOJ of weaponizing indictment

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, accused the Biden-era Department of Justice of weaponizing its prosecution following his pardon from President Donald Trump Wednesday on "Special Report.""I did speak against the Biden administration about open borders … Absolutely it was weaponized." Cuellar told Fox News’ Bret Baier. President Trump announced Wednesday he would be granting the Texas Democrat and his wife Imelda a "full and unconditional" pardon as they awaited trial for alleged bribery and money la...

Model, DJ linked to violent Tren de Aragua gang leader sanctioned by Trump administration

An actress and model who moonlights as a DJ and is romantically linked to the leader of the bloodthirsty Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) transnational gang was sanctioned by the Trump administration on Wednesday.The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the designation against Jimena Romina Araya Navarro, also known as Rosita. Navarro, a Venezuelan model with millions of social media followers, has helped launder money for TdA along with other entertainers, the ...

Son suspected in killing of beloved doctor and wife before torching car and taking his own life

The son of a well-known Southern California radiologist is the suspected gunman in a double shooting that left his father and stepmother dead over the weekend, according to authorities.Simi Valley police said officers responded around midday on Nov. 30 after multiple 911 callers reported gunfire. When officers arrived, they found Dr. Eric Cordes, 63, and his wife, Vicki Cordes, 66, inside their home’s open garage with multiple gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a trauma center, where they were l...

Germaphobes, Rejoice! Airplane and Hospital Air Is Actually Pretty Clean, Study Claims

Researchers used face masks and an airplane air filter to find out what microbes are floating around.

Barack Obama suggests military 'resistance' pushing back on 'politicization' of the Justice Department

Former President Barack Obama suggested on Monday that there was a "resistance" in the military preventing its "politicization" by the Trump administration.Obama visited the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas as the inaugural speaker in the museum's new lecture series "Building Bridges."During the hour-long event, he remarked that there have been "pretty big breakdowns" of major institutions and claimed that the military is being used in "partisan politics," arguing that resistan...

Social media reactions reveal why both parties celebrated after GOP candidate won special election

After Republican candidate Matt Van Epps beat Democrat candidate Aftyn Behn in Tuesday's special election race for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, both parties cheered the results.Republicans touted a rejection of far-left radical policies following their ability to retain the GOP-held seat, vacated by retired GOP Congressman Mark Greene. Democrats, on the other hand, cheered the slim nature of Van Epps' victory that came in a district President Donald Trump won by more than 20 points la...

Billionaire real estate investor Andrew Farkas in spotlight over a business tie to Epstein

NY Times: A marina in the US Virgin Islands has put the billionaire in the spotlight.

Deshaun Watson takes major step in return as Browns begin to settle on Shedeur Sanders

Just as Shedeur Sanders is settling in as the Cleveland Browns quarterback, the signal-caller the team signed to a $230 million deal is back on the field for the first time in over a year.Deshaun Watson tore his Achilles tendon Oct. 20, 2024, and did so again in January, delaying his return.But the Browns opened Watson's 21-day window to return Wednesday, just as Sanders is prepping for the third start of his NFL career.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "He’s been working so har...

Amy Schumer dropped 50 pounds to battle disease that 'can kill you' if untreated

Amy Schumer isn’t holding back.The comedian, 44, is doubling down on her dramatic physical transformation — and the serious medical emergency that pushed her there.Schumer, who recently displayed a toned figure and flat abs in a no-filter mirror selfie, continues to spark conversation online, after sharing unfiltered and candid new photos. "I never ever wear jewelry I don’t get Botox or filler," she said in a now-deleted Instagram post, immediately shutting down speculation about cosmetic enhanc...

New Mexico man jailed for threatening Trump on social media

An Albuquerque man was sentenced to roughly 10 months in federal prison "for using social media to issue violent threats against the president," according to officials. Tyler Leveque, 38, was sentenced after admitting to posting a series of threats targeting President Donald Trump over several days in early January 2025, according to a statement released by the United States Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico Wednesday.The statement set out how Leveque’s online posts had escalated across T...

Man who killed attacker in Banff used 'excessive' force, sentenced to 2-year house arrest

After learning the man who killed their loved one would not go to jail, several of Ryden Brogden’s family members stormed out of the courtroom. On Wednesday, a judge announced John Sproule would serve a conditional sentence order involving two years of house arrest.

Man accused of trespassing at Travis Kelce’s Kansas home sentenced to probation and fined

The man accused of hopping a fence at a Kansas home owned by Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has been sentenced.Justin Lee Fisher agreed to a diversion deal in Leawood Municipal Court Tuesday, FOX 4 Kansas City reported. He was fined $1,000 and sentenced to probation.As part of the agreement, a defendant is granted the chance to meet specific program requirements to avoid a criminal conviction.Kelce finished a Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with 61 receiving yards. Several hours aft...

Trump warns US may launch land operations inside Venezuela ‘very soon,’ says regime sent ‘killers’ to America

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. is preparing to take its campaign against narco-terrorism directly "on land" inside Venezuela, warning that the Nicolás Maduro regime has already sent "killers, murderers … gang members" and other violent offenders into the U.S. during past years of mass migration.Speaking in the Oval Office during a Q&A session with reporters, Trump said U.S. forces are escalating operations against the trafficking networks behind the synthetic opioids and nar...

Marathon meetings next week will decide bulk of Canadian men's Olympic hockey team

The Canadian management group will meet from Sunday through Tuesday, and expect to have 70 to 80 per cent of the roster written in pen by the end. The players selected will be competing on a smaller than expected ice surface in Milan, where the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena is under a tight timeline for completion.

Suspect arrested twice after allegedly carrying out two separate unprovoked assaults only minutes apart

A Portland man was arrested twice in less than a week for two separate unprovoked assaults, including an attack on a 69-year-old woman, after being released from jail following the first incident, according to police.Police say the first assault occurred the morning of Nov. 25, 2025, when a 21-year-old man reported being punched in the face by a stranger without warning. Officers arrested 24-year-old Santos Puerto-Rios and booked him into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a Fourth-Degree ...

Halle Berry stuns crowd by criticizing Gavin Newsom, says he 'probably should not be our next president'

Halle Berry called out California Gov. Gavin Newsom while giving a speech about how women are viewed in Hollywood and across America.Berry took the stage at the Dealbook Summit on Wednesday and spoke about how women are "devalued," particularly after they reach a certain age. The "Catwoman" star drew gasps from the audience while making her pointed comments and referencing Newsom, according to The Hollywood Reporter."At this stage in my life, I have zero f---- left to give," Berry told the crowd...

Erika Kirk rejects argument gun violence was the root problem that led to husband's assassination

Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and the widow of conservative icon Charlie Kirk, rejected the argument that gun violence was the root problem that led to her husband's assassination. On Wednesday, Kirk sat down with journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin to close out The New York Times DealBook Summit, a coveted spot that has previously featured luminaries such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Sorkin noted that her husband was slated to appear at the DealBook Summit before his assassination. Sorkin said th...

Thunderbirds pilot ejects safely as F-16C crashes during California training mission over controlled airspace

The pilot of a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16C ejected safely Wednesday during a training mission in California – leaving the aviator in stable condition as officials began investigating the crash, according to the 57th Wing."On December 3, 2025, at approximately 10:45 a.m., a Thunderbird pilot ejected safely from a F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during a training mission over controlled airspace in California," the Thunderbirds said in a statement on social media. "The pilot is in stable cond...

US Department of Transportation doubles down on gas, cuts fuel efficiency standards

The Department of Transportation under President Donald Trump is moving to reverse more of the climate policies that had been enacted by President Joe Biden. Under a proposed rulemaking by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks in model year 2031 will be reduced to an average of 34.5 miles per gallon, down from the standard of 50.4 miles per gallon that was part of Biden's plans to encourage more adoption of electric vehicles among...

‘Stranger Things 5’ Will Let Me Relive My Peanut Based Childhood Fantasies

Steve Harrington's favorite snack, Peanut Butter Boppers, are back for a limited time.

Comer accuses Oversight Dems of 'cherry-picking' Epstein Island files: 'Chasing headlines'

EXCLUSIVE: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is accusing Democrats on his panel of selectively releasing information related to Jeffrey Epstein.It came hours after committee Democrats released photos and videos capturing what they called "never-before-seen" views of Epstein's private compound in the U.S. Virgin Islands.But Comer told Fox News Digital that many of those images published by Democrats were already released by Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe, now the head ...

Pro-reparations progressive Democrat who wants ICE abolished mounts long shot Senate bid to succeed McConnell

Former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker — a progressive Democrat who has advocated far-left policies, including "Medicare for All" and the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — has launched a U.S. Senate bid to succeed outgoing Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who announced earlier this year his current term will be his last."Now more than ever, we need leadership that is committed to the work of ending generational poverty and uprooting structural racism, delivering on...

A Blueprint For Visiting An Interstellar Comet

arXiv:2512.00492v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We describe how the ESA Comet Interceptor mission, which is due to launch in 2028/29 to a yet-to-be-discovered target, can provide a conceptual basis for a future mission to visit an Interstellar Object. Comet Interceptor will wait in space until a suitable long period comet is discovered, allowing rapid response to perform a fast flyby of an object that will be in the inner Solar System for only a few years; an enhanced version of this concept ...

Leading Democratic governor Josh Shapiro says Kamala Harris told ‘blatant lies’ about him

Two potential 2028 Democratic presidential rivals are publicly at odds.

Search warrants are served on Imperial Valley farming magnate whose wife was found slain

Detectives served warrants on the El Centro home of Mike Abatti, as well as multiple structures and properties associated with Abatti's family and their business operations, authorities said.

Illegal immigrant with prior DUIs, deportation order, suspected in crash killing 8-year-old California girl

An illegal immigrant previously charged with DUIs and ordered deported in 2023 is the main suspect in a head-on collision that killed an 8-year-old California girl over the weekend, authorities said.Brayan Josue Alva-Rodriguez, 25, a Guatemalan citizen, is being investigated in the deadly collision in the San Diego County community of Julian Sunday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said.The girl and several others were injured on a rural road shortly after 3 p.m. on the two-lane co...

Fatal shooting rocks luxury MGM casino as police hunt for gunman

Police are searching for a gunman caught on video opening fire inside the MGM National Harbor Casino and Resort in Maryland on Wednesday, killing a man in what investigators are calling a targeted shooting.The shooting was reported just before noon in the MGM food court, according to Prince George's County Police Department Chief George Nader.The suspect entered the food court, "seemed like he knew where the victim was, and then went that way," Nader said.When officers arrived, they found a man,...

Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

The Small Business Administration is investigating a network of Somali groups in Minnesota that it says is tied to a massive COVID fraud scandal highlighting alleged systemic failures by Gov. Tim Walz’s team to properly audit public funds.Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has become embroiled in a scandal that has already led to charges against dozens of people – mostly Somali – and prompted allegations from civil servants in his administration who have spoken of retaliation a...

‘The Batman Part II’ May Be Adding a Black Widow, Scarlett Johansson

The former Marvel star is in talks to join Robert Pattinson in the 2027 Matt Reeves DC film.

Major county sheriff rejects ICE detainer on illegal immigrant who allegedly killed young boy in hit-and-run

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office rejected an immigration detainer by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on a criminal illegal immigrant allegedly responsible for a felony hit-and-run that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy Thanksgiving morning.In a statement Dec. 2, the Department of Homeland Security said it had filed a detainer request for Mexican illegal Hector Balderas-Aheelor, after his arrest for a felony hit-and-run that killed 11-year-old Aiden Antonio Torres De Paz.A...

BMW iX3 2026 Review: Price, Specs, Availability

BMW's first car on its new EV platform has finally arrived. But will a big range, thumping charging tech, and a new driving brain that aims to deliver the ultimate ride be enough to beat China?

Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business

Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.

Church sparks controversy with empty Nativity scene and ICE enforcement message: 'Politicizing Christmas'

A Massachusetts church is causing controversy with what's missing from its annual Nativity scene and an accompanying statement.St. Susanna, a Catholic church in the Boston suburb of Dedham, displayed a Nativity scene outside the church with an empty manger and a sign that says, "ICE was here," followed by contact information for a group that monitors immigration operations in the state.C.J. Doyle, executive director of the Catholic Action League of Massachusetts, said he was called by a parishio...

House vote on NIL regulation act canceled despite Trump's backing as some Republicans still not on board

A House vote on the SCORE Act (Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements), which would regulate name, image, and likeness deals, was canceled shortly before it was set to be brought to the floor.There was a vote on Tuesday to bring it to the floor, which won 210-209. The House vote was supposed to take place around 4 p.m. ET but was canceled in the 2 p.m. hour.The White House endorsed the act on Tuesday, but three Republicans, Byron Donalds (Fla.), Scott Perry (Pa.), a...

1.5 million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled. Check your fridge for these brands

Shredded cheeses sold in stores such as Target, Walmart and Aldi have been recalled in 31 states, including California, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Prime Minister Carney hosts Canadian tennis star Mboko on Parliament Hill

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko to Parliament Hill on Wednesday, telling the Toronto teen that Canadians are proud of her breakthrough season on the WTA Tour.

Student senate rejects Turning Point USA chapter re-establishment at California Lutheran University

A student senate at a southern California university has rejected the establishment of a Turning Point USA chapter.In a 2-11-1 secret-ballot vote, the Associated Students of California Lutheran University Senate rejected the re-establishment of a Turning Point USA chapter on Monday, The Echo, the university's student news outlet, reported. Over 50 people attended in a standing room only vote. Carlos Daniel Zaragosa, ASCLU Commuter senator, told The Echo he was not surprised the TPUSA club was re...

Artist Bungie plagiarized for Marathon alpha says the issue has been resolved

Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment appear to have settled the plagiarism scandal that rocked Marathon before the game was indefinitely delayed in June 2025. Fern Hook, an artist who goes by the name “Antireal” online, posted on X that her issues with Bungie using her work without credit in Marathon have been resolved to her "satisfaction."Marathon's distinct art style is one of its charms, but as Hook claimed on X and Bungie later confirmed, a portion of the assets and textures featured i...

Judges' association taking federal government to court over rejection of $28K raise

A group representing federally appointed judges is taking the government to court over its decision to reject a recommended pay raise of at least $28,000.

Scott Bessent calls out NY Times' Trump reporting during paper's summit, says it's not paper of record

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out The New York Times at its own summit on Wednesday, accusing it of publishing inaccurate stories about President Donald Trump.At the 2025 DealBook Summit in New York City, Bessent criticized the paper for its recent story alleging Trump’s health is declining and said it had lost credibility. "You know, in 20, 30, 40, 50 years — The New York Times is no longer the paper of record," he told New York Times columnist and event moderator Andrew Ross Sor...

Trump backs release of second Caribbean strike footage as scrutiny over ops intensifies

President Donald Trump is on board with releasing the video footage of the second strike targeting an alleged drug boat on Sept. 2. The Trump administration is currently facing heightened scrutiny for its strikes against alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean, amid confirmation from the White House that the U.S. military conducted a second strike against one of the vessels after the first strike left survivors. Trump shared footage of the first strike, and said Wednesday he supported releasing ...

Boasberg reverses course on Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by Trump

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Wednesday ordered two Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Donald Trump to be refunded in full for restitution payments made and fines incurred as part of their earlier criminal cases. It was a reversal from just months earlier, when the same judge rejected their bid for repayment.Boasberg used a memo order Wednesday to outline the fairly complex case history for Cynthia Ballenger and her husband, Christopher Price, both of whom had been tried and convict...

New research suggests surge in incurable prostate cancer from lack of early screening

Canadian research suggests recommendations against screening for prostate cancer has led to a rise in the rates of stage 4 cases and less progress in mortality, even as other experts disagree and cite harms of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

The Auk Mini Herb Garden Is Still Up to $30 Off (2025)

Missed out on Cyber Monday? Auk Mini's stylish herb garden makes a great gift, and its discount is still live.

Your 'dear algo' Threads posts might actually do something soon

In a lot of social media use, the algorithm is an intangible entity, silent and all-powerful in controlling what we see in our feeds. And like supplicants to a deity, sometimes we may find ourselves calling into the void, hoping to receive aid from that mighty being. Seems that for Threads users, at least, those prayers have been heard. Many people on the Threads platform have taken to writing posts with the phrase "dear algo," politely asking the network algorithm to show them more of what they...

Doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

California doctor Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to illegally supplying Friends star Matthew Perry with ketamine. The powerful sedative caused the actor's overdose death in 2023.

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

California doctor Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday for illegally supplying Friends sitcom star Matthew Perry with ketamine, the powerful sedative that caused the actor's overdose death in 2023.

Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Inside Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss breakup as fans unleash fury over move to LSU

COACH BOLTS – The latest chapter in the Lane Kiffin saga ended Sunday when the Ole Miss Rebels head football coach announced he was leaving the school to take the LSU Tigers’ job. Continue reading … WINDFALL WIN – Lane Kiffin couldn’t finish the season with Ole Miss, but LSU — which reportedly agreed to match the CFP bonuses he would’ve earned there, including the $150,000 for making the first-round bracket — will pay him as if he never left. Continue reading …COMING BACK – Lane Kiffin may have ...

This Microbe ‘Plays Dead’ in NASA Clean Rooms, and We May Have Sent It to Mars

18 years ago, a sneaky bacteria infiltrated some of the cleanest places on Earth. Scientists finally know how.

Cuba reconnects power grid after partial failure left Havana, much of west in dark

Cuba said it had reconnected its electrical grid and was gradually restoring power after a partial collapse on Wednesday left the capital Havana and much of western Cuba in the dark, the latest incident in an energy crisis that has left millions suffering from prolonged blackouts for months.

Ole Miss-Lane Kiffin divorce takes another dramatic turn as athletic director seemingly backs players' dispute

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter disputed several claims former head coach Lane Kiffin made about his tumultuous departure for LSU.On Wednesday, Carter delivered his first public comments since Kiffin was named the next head coach of the Tigers. Carter's comments seemed to be in line with offensive lineman Brycen Sanders' and other players' responses to Kiffin's account of the events leading up to his exit.One of Carter's sticking points centered on when Kiffin was told he would be barred...

California launches misconduct portal for reporting federal agents during ICE deportation operations

California has launched an online portal for members of the public to report misconduct by federal authorities amid the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign that has pitted the White House against local and state officials. The portal was announced Wednesday by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta, both frequent critics of President Donald Trump and the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents going after illegal immigrants across...

UFO clues emerge in decades-old images showing strange bursts over nuclear testing sites: report

A set of photos taken over 70 years ago may hold the key to new revelations surrounding the existence of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) – or UFOs – popping up near nuclear testing sites. Scientists at California’s Palomar Observatory have recently discovered several instances of transient, star-like flashes in photographs from the 1950s, according to a research paper published in Nature’s Scientific Reports on Oct. 20, 2025. "We speculate that some transients could potentially be UAP in Ea...

The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back

Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.