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Tech - Gizmodo - 31 minutes ago

The Age of the Most Distant Galaxy Ever Seen Barely Makes Any Sense

The light from MoM-z14 galaxy has been traveling through space for about 13.5 billion years.

Tech - Gizmodo - 41 minutes ago

2026 Is About to Be a Blockbuster Year for Smart Glasses

Heated competition, legal drama, and the future of tech on the line? Start writing the movie now, I guess.

World - Fox News - 47 minutes ago

The Democrat James Carville thinks is worth watching in 2028 will surprise you

Longtime Democratic consultant James Carville says Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker could potentially be his party's best choice to lead Democrats to victory in the 2028 presidential election.And Carville, who first gained national attention over three decades ago as the chief strategist for former President Bill Clinton's 1992 White House victory, argues that former Vice President Kamala Harris doesn't have a shot at winning the next Democratic presidential nomination.The 2028 Democratic nomination ba...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 49 minutes ago

China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compounds

China has repatriated thousands over cyberscams as global networks expand.

World - Fox News - 56 minutes ago

SEC CHAIR ATKINS, CFTC CHAIR SELIG : Team Trump readies crypto plan so Americans can count on their future

America’s financial markets are the strongest and most trusted in the world because they were built upon the premises of clear rules and fair enforcement.Rather than adhere to these principles, the Biden administration chased headlines with flashy enforcement actions and instituted opaque rules that stifled progress. But thanks to the leadership of President Donald Trump, America’s financial regulators are returning to the basic tenets that made our markets the envy of the world.As new technolog...

Tech - Gizmodo - 56 minutes ago

‘Inception’ and ‘The Incredibles’ Among 2025’s National Film Registry Inductees

The Library of Congress deemed 'Inception', the original 'Karate Kid', and 'The Thing' worth preserving for their 'cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance.'

World - New Zealand Herald News - 56 minutes ago

Morris Katz helped orchestrate New York’s big political upset. Now he’s shaping Democratic Midterm races

NYT: Part casting director, part media guru, Katz is behind biggest Democratic campaigns.

Tech - Wired - 56 minutes ago

An AI Toy Exposed 50,000 Logs of Its Chats With Kids to Anyone With a Gmail Account

AI chat toy company Bondu left its web console almost entirely unprotected. Researchers who accessed it found nearly all the conversations children had with the company's stuffed animals.

World - Fox News - 57 minutes ago

Wayfair's 5 Days of Deals just dropped: Up to 78% off furniture for every room

Wayfair’s 5 Days of Deals event is underway, with savings of up to 65% on dining room furniture, up to 68% on bed frames and bedroom furniture and up to 78% on sofas and other living room staples. Shoppers looking to refresh their homes can find deals across multiple categories for a limited time. Be sure to shop now — this event is only live for a few more days!Farmhouse rectangular lift top coffee table: $349.99 (65% off)Wayfair Sleep 10-inch medium gel memory foam mattress: $255.99 (43% off)E...

Tech - Universe Today - 57 minutes ago

The Milky Way's Center is a Difficult Target, But It Can't Deter the Roman Telescope

The Milky Way's Galactic Center and Bulge are shrouded in thick dust and tightly-packed with stars. It's a tough region to observe, but the Nancy Gracy Roman Space Telescope is built for the task. Its Galactic Bulge Time-Domain Survey will find more than 100,000 exoplanets, along with stars, black holes, neutron stars, and even rogue planets.

Tech - It's FOSS - 1 hour ago

A Bunch of Developers Have Come Together to Make Linux Gaming Great

The people behind Bazzite, Fyra Labs, Nobara, ChimeraOS, and a few other projects have teamed up to improve Linux gaming for everyone.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Shit’s Getting Real: NASA Aims for Artemis 2 Fueling Test on Saturday

The agency has bumped up the wet dress rehearsal to increase its chances of launching within the February window, but could an Arctic blast interfere?

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Jordanian national arrested after boarding flight in Arizona with invalid ticket, prompting evacuation

Authorities arrested a Jordanian national in Arizona after he boarded a flight with an invalid ticket on Sunday.According to an affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, Qais Ahmad Tillawi is being charged with interference with flight crew members and entering an airport area in violation of security requirements. Tillawi had gained entry to an international Air France flight despite having a canceled ticket and a flagged boarding pass.Police say Tillawi abandoned his rental car at the Phoenix Sk...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

143-Year-Old Shipwreck Emerges on a New Jersey Beach

The unfortunate ship, along with its cargo of oranges, sank in 1890 while en route to New York City.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Dean Cain fires back at Ethan Hawke's claim America is no longer a free country for celebrities

Hollywood actor Dean Cain is pushing back after Ethan Hawke claimed America is no longer free and said there’s now "a fear in the air.""Try being a conservative, pal," Cain wrote on X, after Hawke suggested that expressing himself publicly now comes with consequences he’s never felt before. Hawke claimed that the atmosphere in America has fundamentally changed.He made the comments this week at the Sundance Film Festival, where his film "The Weight" premiered.CELEBRITY ANTI-ICE PINS AT GOLDEN GLO...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Can Xbox Outlast the AI Bubble?

Microsoft is pouring money into AI, but Xbox is dragging down the company's entire hardware business.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Nvidia’s Campaign to Sell AI Chips to China Finally Pays Off

Beijing reportedly approved the sale of hundreds of thousands of Nvidia H200 chips to Chinese AI companies—the culmination of a dramatic shift in US tech policy.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Alvin Bragg’s ‘unrealistic’ timeline in Luigi Mangione case sets up showdown with Trump DOJ

A lawyer for the accused assassin Luigi Mangione called the Manhattan District Attorney's Office's proposed trial date "unrealistic" as the former Ivy Leaguer's legal team prepares for a parallel trial in federal court."This is the first time that the defense is hearing about this request," Karen Friedman Agnifilo said in a statement Wednesday evening, after court filings revealed Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's office had requested a start date of July 1."The federal government already has a firm tr...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Minneapolis mayor to visit DC to push for end of 'unlawful ICE operations' after Trump's blunt warning

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is heading to Washington, D.C. on Thursday to push for an end to "unlawful ICE operations," his office announced. Frey’s trip to the nation’s capital comes as White House border czar Tom Homan vowed Thursday to remain in Minnesota leading Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations there "until the problem is gone." It’s unclear if Frey will meet with the White House while he is in Washington, but he is expected to address the U.S. Conference of Mayors at 1:...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Doctors Kept a Man Alive Without Lungs for 2 Days

The team's total artificial lung system, or TAL, bought the man precious time until a double lung transplant was viable.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

House Republicans push election overhaul with voter ID, mail-in ballot changes ahead of midterms

House Republicans are rolling out a massive election overhaul package ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, including new voter ID requirements as well as limitations on how and when votes are cast.The Committee on House Administration is unveiling new legislation on Thursday called the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, which would impose new federal standards on national elections across the U.S.The sprawling bill includes key portions of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) A...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ Follow Up Is Coming Next Year

'Varanasi,' starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, finally has a release date.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Dudamel and the Philharmonic Partner With Carnegie Hall on Operas

Gustavo Dudamel, the New York Philharmonic’s incoming music and artistic director, plans to lead annual operas in concert at Carnegie Hall.

US aircraft carrier group is now stationed in striking distance of targets in Iran

New York Times: US in talks has focused on Iran's nuclear programme rather than Iranians.

Explainer: What to know about the dramatic purge of a top general in China

Zhang Youxia, 75, is accused of 'serious violations' of discipline and law.

More than $360m is staked over US political or government actions on prediction markets

It is raising concerns about insider trading from officials in the know.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Iran responds to Trump pressure with warning of retaliation: 'Fingers on the trigger'

As President Donald Trump pressures Iran to strike a nuclear deal, the Islamic Republic's foreign minister warned that the nation's military is ready to retaliate against any possible "aggression.""Our brave Armed Forces are prepared — with their fingers on the trigger — to immediately and powerfully respond to ANY aggression against our beloved land, air, and sea. The valuable lessons learned from the 12-Day War have enabled us to respond even more strongly, rapidly, and profoundly," Iranian Fo...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Biden chiefs of staff told Joe Scarborough 'be nice to the president,' MS NOW host says

MS NOW host Joe Scarborough told Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday that former President Joe Biden's staff used to let him know when the then-president was watching "Morning Joe" — and urged him to not be too hard on him."And I would hear from the chiefs of staff that worked for him," Scarborough said. "'Be nice to the president. Because when you’re critical, well, it kind of screws up our day.'"Scarborough said the requests did not influence how he approached his job."The thing is, whether I was talkin...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

NFL great suggests Bill Belichick's relationship with media may have played factor in first-ballot HOF snub

Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey said Wednesday it was "unfortunate" that Bill Belichick failed to make it into Canton on the first ballot, but understood why.Bailey suggested that Belichick’s relationships with the media may have altered the way the voting went down.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I’m surprised. I would love to know the reasoning behind not voting for him, because I could see on one hand why some people wouldn’t, and I could see on the other hand why h...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Skeletal remains identified as 19-year-old Florida man reported missing nearly a decade ago

The nine-year search for Jacob Lyon has ended after authorities confirmed on Monday that skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Florida’s Panhandle in 2022 belong to the missing 19-year-old.The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that DNA testing confirmed the remains found in Miramar Beach in October 2022 belong to Lyon, who was 19 years old when his mother reported him missing in February 2016."This is not the result our community hoped for," the sheriff’s office said in a statemen...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near a school

Waymo said one of its robotaxis struck a child, who sustained minor injuries. The incident took place in Santa Monica, California, on January 23. The company reported it to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has opened an investigation. The agency said the incident occurred close to a school within regular drop-off hours, with other children and a crossing guard nearby. The child ran from behind a double-parked SUV into the path of a Waymo Driver. Waymo said its ve...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

US Coast Guard rescues cruise ship stranded in ice: See the video

→ A cruise ship stranded in Antarctic ice was freed by a U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker.→ The State Department lowered its travel advisory for a popular spring break hot spot.→ A European travel alert is warning visitors to steer clear of Minneapolis amid immigration protests and reported clashes.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ A mysterious hum has rattled residents in a Connecticut city, sparking sleepless nights and calls for answers.→ Several Twin Cities museums closed to par...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Honda vehicles used to proactively report road safety issues in nation-first pilot

Honda and DriveOhio have teamed up on a new road safety initiative in which Honda vehicles are being used to collect real-time data that can advise about potential issues and road deficiencies before they become a problem. Honda’s Proactive Roadway Maintenance System, which has been in prototyping since 2021, uses "advanced vision and LiDAR sensors" to identify issues such as worn or obstructed road signs, damaged guardrails, rough roads and emerging potholes. During the pilot, members of the Oh...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Walz shocks with misguided Holocaust comparison

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Trump's antisemitism envoy slams Walz for comparing ICE enforcement to Anne Frank, Holocaust- Lunatic rams car repeatedly into doors of NYC Jewish site- How the Oct 7 Hamas terror attacks exposed long-running concerns about UNRWATOP STORY: President Trump’s antisemitism envoy blasted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for likening federal immigration enfor...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Girls Sue Saint Ann’s School and Former Teacher Over Sex Crimes

Winston Nguyen, a former teacher at Saint Ann’s School who pleaded guilty to a felony charge last year, is accused in the lawsuit of soliciting naked photos of students and sharing them online.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Ryan Coogler Spills the Tea on What Smoke and Stack Were Up to Before ‘Sinners’

Before the twins had their barn-burning shindig at the juke joint, they were globe-trotting and breaking hearts.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Simple weight-loss quiz may pinpoint why some diets fail and how to boost success

Weight loss can be highly dependent on each individual's habits and relationship with food.With this in mind, new research from City St. George’s, University of London, found that categorizing people into "eating profiles" can help people achieve lasting results.The study was based on an online quiz developed by the university, which led participants through 17 questions asking about their behavioral habits regarding emotional eating, dieting and exercise.‘PORTFOLIO DIET’ GAINS BUZZ FOR LOWERING...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Restaurant tipping confusion solved: Experts reveal when you should give more

When it comes to tipping at restaurants, many diners follow different rules for breakfast, lunch and dinner — but experts say the standards are far more consistent than many people realize.Restaurant and etiquette experts say it has less to do with the meal itself and more to do with service, perception and evolving norms.Many people assume dinner service deserves the best tips — but the idea that it's more labor-intensive is only partly true.AMERICANS ARE FED UP WITH TIPPING CULTURE, YET MANY S...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago
World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Snowstorm could've sparked grid catastrophe if Biden climate policies weren't reversed: Energy Dept

EXCLUSIVE: The electric grid kept the lights on for much of the country hit by the weekend’s massive snowstorm chiefly because the Trump administration broke from Biden-era plans, keeping five major coal-fired power plants online and allowing grid providers to draw in more fossil fuel-based energy in vulnerable areas.The Energy Department made the claims in exclusive comments to Fox News Digital, as officials said multiple megawatts of power were made additionally available from otherwise taboo ...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Saks Fifth Avenue Bankruptcy Revives Debate Over the Future of Department Stores

Saks Fifth Avenue’s bankruptcy filing has revived debates about how these once celebrated shopping emporiums can regain their luster.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Ecuador complains to Trump admin, alleging ICE agent sought to enter Minneapolis consulate

Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it submitted a "note of protest" to the U.S. government after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent allegedly tried to enter its consulate in Minnesota this week. In a post on X about the "attempted incursion" in Minneapolis on Tuesday, the ministry said, "Immediately, consular officials prevented the ICE officer from entering the consular headquarters, thereby guaranteeing the protection of the Ecuadorians who were at the consular headquar...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC are on sale for $119

Apple's AirPods 4 have a ton of improvements over the previous generation, but the version with active noise cancellation takes things up a notch. With them, you can get noise-cancelling power without the in-ear design of the AirPods Pro 3 that may bother some folks. They're even more enticing when they're on sale, like right now. The AirPods 4 with ANC are down to $119 at the moment, or $60 less than their usual price. While we've seen the ANC model as low as $99, the $119 price tag is the bes...

Tech - It's FOSS - 3 hours ago
Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Trump Admin's Plans for $500 Million USIP Building May Violate Court Order, Say Former Workers

The State Department is poised to take over a building DOGE seized from the US Institute of Peace, former staffers claim—possibly for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.”

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

6 Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Leaks That Have Already Dripped Out

With Samsung's next Unpacked event likely around the corner, Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro rumors are pouring in.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dem LA councilman to stand trial on felony corruption charges, judge rules

A sitting Los Angeles city council member will stand trial on felony public corruption charges after a judge ruled that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence to proceed, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday.Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Shelly Torrealba ordered Curren Price, a Democrat representing the city’s 9th District, to answer to all 12 felony counts, including embezzlement of government funds, conflict of interest, and perjury, following a six-day...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Shirley Raines, homeless advocate on Skid Row and nonprofit founder, has died at 58

For years, Raines and her organization have served people experiencing homelessness across the region, providing them services like hair color, makeup and mobile showers. During the pandemic, their aid included handing out face masks, hand sanitizers, vitamins and more.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

The most turbulent flight routes in the US for airline passengers may surprise you

Not all flight routes are created equal when it comes to turbulence.A recent report from turbulence tracking site Turbli ranked the most turbulence-prone flight routes in the U.S. and around the world in 2025.The organization analyzed nearly 10,000 flight routes connecting more than 550 of the world’s largest airports — using recorded flight tracks and turbulence forecast data, the analysis said.FLIGHT ANXIETY EASED WITH ONE SIMPLE MENTAL TRICK, SAYS AUTHOR AND PODCAST HOST MEL ROBBINSTurbulence...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Jason Momoa Teases His ‘Pretty Gnarly’ Lobo

Plus, why we didn't get a second season of 'Hawkeye'.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Senate bill targets Minnesota-style ‘runaway fraud’ to force scammers to repay taxpayers

EXCLUSIVE: Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is introducing legislation Thursday targeting fraud in federal programs — a proposal that would set early-warning tripwires to flag suspected scams and push agencies to claw back taxpayer dollars, Fox News Digital has learned."It’s absolutely unacceptable that the fraud running rampant in Minnesota could end up costing taxpayers more than $9 billion," Ernst told Fox News Digital. "My Putting an N to Learing about Fraud Act will ensure this never happens...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, is running to become California's next governor

San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced he is running for California governor, joining an already crowded field.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, enters race for California governor

San José Mayor Matt Mahan of announced he is running for California governor, joining an already crowded field.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Ex-Broncos coach talks surprising dismissal, thinks Sean Payton 'was in one of those moods'

The Denver Broncos shook up their coaching staff this week following a heartbreaking 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots.Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch were dismissed on Tuesday even as the team finished 10th in yards gained, 14th in points scored, and the team won the AFC West with a 14-3 record.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLombardi, whose grandfather was the great Vince Lombardi, had been the Bro...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

British PM Starmer says 'really good progress' made in China talks on trade, travel issues

The leaders of Britain and China called Thursday for a "strategic partnership" to deepen ties between their nations at a time of growing global turbulence as they sought to thaw relations after years of chill.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Thousands of iPhone apps expose data inside Apple App Store

Apple often promotes the App Store as a secure place to download apps. The company highlights strict reviews and a closed system as key protections for iPhone users. That reputation now faces serious questions.New research shows that thousands of iOS apps approved by Apple contain hidden security flaws. These flaws can expose user data, cloud storage and even payment systems. The issue is not malware; it's poor security practices baked directly into the app code.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Repo...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Border czar Tom Homan vows to stay in Minnesota 'until the problem's gone'

White House border czar Tom Homan vowed Thursday to remain in Minnesota leading Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations there "until the problem is gone." Homan made the statement during a Thursday morning news conference, his first since President Donald Trump sent him to the Twin Cities earlier this week. He said the administration is working on a "drawdown plan" to decrease presence of federal agents in the state.The border chief said he had a "very productive" meeting with Minne...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Google will pay $135 million to settle illegal data collection lawsuit

Google has agreed to a preliminary $135 million settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by Android users who accused it of harvesting their data without consent. The suit alleged that since November 12, 2017, Google has been illegally collecting cellular data from phones purchased through carriers, even when apps were closed or location features were disabled. As reported by Reuters, the affected users believed Google using their data for marketing and product development meant it was guilt...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

The Nex Playground is everything Xbox Kinect wanted to be

It's the year 2026 and the hottest game in my living room is Fruit Ninja. No, I'm not in the midst of an ill-advised retro mobile gaming kick. Instead, my family and I have been jumping around and slicing flying fruit in our living room using the Nex Playground. It's a tiny gaming system built entirely around Kinect-like games. With its camera and onboard computer vision processing, the $249 Nex Playground can track up to four players as effectively as Microsoft's clunky old Xbox motion tracker....

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Second elderly South Carolina woman dead from hypothermia in winter storm

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) has confirmed a second death from last weekend's winter storm as the state braces for more extreme weather in the coming days.On Jan. 25, an 83-year-old woman died of hypothermia while outside in Lexington County, the department confirmed Wednesday. It said that the first reported storm-related death was a 96-year-old woman in Greenwood County who died of hypothermia on Monday.The SCDPH said the deaths of both the 83-year-old and the 96-year...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Gov Tim Walz says he’d 'beat the s--- out of' JD Vance in a debate rematch

Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., insisted on Tuesday that he could "beat the s---" out of Vice President JD Vance if the two were able to debate again.Speaking with Tim Miller on "The Bulwark" podcast, the former Democratic vice presidential candidate was asked whether he gave Vance a "little too much benefit of the doubt" and if "assuming good faith was a mistake.""Look, I'll own it," Walz answered. "But you've been around this long enough. When you're on a ticket, you take your orders. Look, I have age...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Chicago Teachers Union sparks backlash with video harassing Target employees over ICE as test scores plummet

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union filmed themselves protesting federal immigration enforcement and anti-DEI measures at a local Target on Friday, sparking criticism both online and from experts who spoke to Fox News Digital. In a video posted on Tuesday by the union, members can be seen entering a Chicago area Target holding anti-ICE signs, harassing employees and demanding answers about whether Target will "protect" its employees from ICE. "As a private business, Target has a choice," the p...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Pick up AirPods Pro 3 while they're down to $199 right now

AirPods Pro 3 have returned to an all-time-low price. You can pick them up for $199 right now, which is $50 off and the best discount we've seen since the earbuds came out at the end of last year. We gave these AirPods a score of 90 out of 100 in our review and we consider them the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users. The third generation model is a substantial update to an already impressive product, bringing new features like live translation to the table. The AirPods Pro 3 also offer...

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Why There Are Snow Mountains at New York’s Intersections and Bus Stops

Three days after the city’s biggest snowstorm in years, many New Yorkers are still scaling mounds of snow and ice. Cleaning it up is a shared responsibility.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Legal analyst says new video shows Alex Pretti's 'state of mind' before fatal Border Patrol shooting

Newly released video that appears to show Alex Pretti spitting at federal agents and damaging a government SUV days before he was fatally shot by U.S. Customs and Border Protection/Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis "shows his state of mind" leading up to his death, Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett said Wednesday."[He was] an angry person who is expressing his rage with assault. Spitting at an officer is assault, obviously attacking a federal government vehicle and destroying the property, ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

NFL legend plans to skip Hall of Fame ceremony over Bill Belichick snub

NFL legend Jimmy Johnson has no plans to be at the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremonies this year after Bill Belichick was left out of the class of 2026 the first time he appeared on the ballot.Johnson was among those outraged over the omission, which ESPN reported on Tuesday night. The former Dallas Cowboys head coach and Super Bowl winner ripped the voters on Wednesday in various social media posts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThen, he took it a step further.Johnson declar...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

They’re Making a Movie About What?!?!

The movie and TV rights to Chia Pet, yes Chia Pet, were recently acquired by producers.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

VMI cadets fight back as Virginia Democrats threaten to close historic military college

Cadets at the Virginia Military Institute went to bat for the historic military college after Virginia Democrats introduced legislation to investigate VMI in a move that would potentially revoke state funding and even close the school’s doors for good.Cadet Michael Ferrara, Regimental S3 Captain, and Cadet Devin Auzenne, Regimental Commander, sat down for an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital to discuss the core values of VMI, and dispute some of the allegations that have pushed Virginia ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Brad Pitt wins court ruling forcing Angelina Jolie to reveal private texts

Brad Pitt might have uncovered a "smoking gun" in the long-running legal fight against his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.Fox News Digital can confirm a judge recently ruled in Pitt's favor, forcing Jolie to turn over 22 previously undisclosed documents. The docs reportedly contain Jolie's private text messages and emails, which could be damaging to the "Maleficent" star's case.Pitt first sued Jolie over the sale of her stake in Château Miraval in 2022 after the actress sold her stake to a subsidiary o...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

LAPD oversight commission overrules chief, says fatal shooting of trans woman was 'out of policy'

The Los Angeles Police Department's board of police commissioners voted unanimously this week that the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Linda Becerra Moran, whose case has galvanized police brutality activists, last February was "out of policy."

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Best Ski Gloves and Mittens, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2026)

Warm fingers mean more fun for all, so WIRED tested the best ski gloves and mittens for every condition.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Apple TV signs TV and movie deal for Brandon Sanderson's fantasy books

Brandon Sanderson, a popular author of high-fantasy and science fiction books, has signed a deal with Apple TV to adapt his works set in the Cosmere fictional universe into films and TV shows. Sanderson said last year at Celsius 232, Spain’s annual sci-fi and fantasy convention, that his ultimate dream project is a “really good Mistborn film.” Apple TV is making that come true: Some of the first projects to come out of the deal are feature film adaptations of the Mistborn books and a TV show bas...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Are VPNs really safe? The security factors to consider before using one

Virtual private networks (VPNs) have been household technology for a while now, but there's still a lot of uncertainty around them. This is partly due to the fact that they can conceal online activity that local or national governments deem illegal up to and including, say, circumventing ID checks for age verification. Consumers aren't helped by the sheer amount of duds sold in app stores right next to the best VPNs, especially when they're purposefully exploiting moments that have people rushin...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Federal court rules Noem terminating temporary protected status for Venezuelans in US was illegal

A federal appeals court ruled late Wednesday that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem acted unlawfully when she ended legal protections allowing hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans to live and work in the United States.The decision by a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that found she exceeded her authority when she ended temporary protected status (TPS) for Venezuelans under the Biden-era Venezuela TPS designations, a...

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Driver Rams Car Into Headquarters of Chabad Hasidic Movement

No one was injured when the motorist drove into a rear door of the building on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The man was arrested; the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

FBI carries out search warrant for 2020 election ballots at Atlanta-area site

The FBI on Wednesday searched the election office of a Georgia county that has been central to right-wing conspiracy theories over U.S. President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, acting just one week after the Republican leader predicted prosecutions over a contest he has baselessly insisted was tainted by widespread fraud.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

China executes 11 people convicted in scam crackdown

China executed 11 people convicted of intentional homicide, fraud and other crimes linked to a cross-border scam operation, after the country’s top court approved their death sentences, authorities said Thursday.The announcement was published on the webiste for the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, China’s highest state body responsible for criminal prosecution and oversight.The executions followed a ruling and execution order from the Supreme People’s Court, which upheld lower court judgments aga...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Lockdown in Cree Nation of Mistissini after 2 dead

The Cree Nation of Mistissini is under a lockdown notice Thursday morning after two men in their 30s were killed following a shooting Wednesday night.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

ICE ended Maine enforcement surge, GOP senator says, citing Noem

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has ceased "enhanced" activity in Maine, Republican Sen. Susan Collins said in a post on X, citing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem."While the Department of Homeland Security does not confirm law enforcement operations, I can report that Secretary Noem has informed me that ICE has ended its enhanced activities in the State of Maine," Collins noted in the post."There are currently no ongoing or planned large-scale ICE operations here. ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Ellison brags to DNC activists how many times he has sued the Trump admin: 'You can count on me'

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison bragged that he has sued the Trump administration more than 50 times on Wednesday, telling Democratic activists that "you can count on me."Ellison made the comments during a DNC virtual discussion with DNC Chair Ken Martin and other prominent Democrats. Applause could be heard on the virtual call as Ellison vowed to continue suing President Donald Trump's administration."You can count on me to sue the Trump administration. We've done it well over 51 times...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Klobuchar launches Minnesota governor bid after Walz ends re-election run amid massive fraud scandal

Longtime Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday formally jumped into the 2026 race for Minnesota governor, three weeks after the stunning move by Gov. Tim Walz to drop his re-election bid amid political fallout from a massive fraud scandal.Klobuchar, who just 15 months ago was handily re-elected to a fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate, spotlighted the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota in a video released on social media."These times call for leaders who can stand up and not be r...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Pandemonium as Portuguese club's goalie nets dramatic score to enter Champions League knockout round

Benfica provided an all-time moment in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.Already up 3-2 on Real Madrid, Benfica needed another goal to ensure a spot in the knockout round of the tournament. The match was awarded five extra minutes of stoppage time and was already in the eighth minute when pandemonium ensued.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBenfica was awarded a foul near Real Madrid’s goal and essentially received another chance to score. The free kick was placed perfectly ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church remembers staff member killed in Maine plane crash: 'Beautiful spirit'

A staff member of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church who "possessed a beautiful spirit" was among the six people killed in a private jet crash in Maine earlier this week, according to the church. The Houston, Texas-based church told The Christian Post that Shawna Collins "was traveling for personal business outside of Lakewood" at the time of the accident Sunday night. The Paris-bound Bombardier Challenger 600 jet had stopped to refuel during light snow, mild winds and near-zero temperatures as a mas...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Video appears to show Alex Pretti spit at agents, damage SUV days before fatal shooting and more top headlines

1. Video appears to show Alex Pretti spitting at federal agents before damaging their SUV2. Suspect arrested after car repeatedly rams doors of NYC synagogue on camera3. First lady opens up about private life and son's growing political influenceCHILLING REPEAT – Nor'easter bomb cyclone eyes Carolinas for extreme snow, intense wind. Continue reading …HEALTH HORROR – Medical watchdog unloads on VCU after nurse fired for viral anti-ICE TikTok video. Continue reading …CANUCK CRACKDOWN – Canada caug...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

DJI launches the lightweight RS 5 camera gimbal for video creators

DJI just revealed the RS 5 camera gimbal, a new entry in its long-standing Ronan Series. The RS 5 is lightweight, at around three pounds, with a maximum payload of nearly seven pounds. This gimbal offers what DJI calls "enhanced intelligent subject tracking." The tracking was already impressive with some of the company's older offerings, so any improvement will be icing on the cake. A new tracking module lets videographers frame live footage and follow subjects directly from an included touchscr...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Apple TV Is Entering the Realm of ‘Cosmere’ With Plenty of Help From Brandon Sanderson

The author's fantasy universe includes two best-selling series: 'Mistborn' and 'The Stormlight Archive.'

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Former North Carolina elections official allegedly drugged teens' ice cream: report

A former county elections official in North Carolina has been indicted on felony charges after authorities say he placed pills into the ice cream cones of two teenage girls.A grand jury in New Hanover County indicted James Edwin Yokeley Jr., 66, on two counts of unlawful distribution of food or beverage and one count of intentional child abuse involving serious physical injury, according to court records reviewed by WBTV.According to the Wilmington Police Department (WPD), authorities allege tha...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Virginia bait and switch: Spanberger unleashes Dems' real, radical agenda

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger was sworn in just a few weeks ago, but the tornado of bad policy is already swirling around her state.Spanberger’s very first order of business was reversing Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 47, which had allowed for coordination between the Virginia State Police and the Department of Corrections and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That coordination was important because it allowed the federal and state governments to cooperate to remove people...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Alzheimer’s risk tied to how the body handles sugar after eating, study finds

People who tend to experience blood sugar spikes in the hours after eating could face a higher risk of a common brain disorder.Using the UK Biobank, a new study led by the University of Liverpool analyzed genetic data for more than 350,000 individuals between 40 and 69 years of age, according to a press release.The researchers examined genetic markers linked to how the body processes sugar, then used a technique called Mendelian randomisation to compare disease rates in people who were genetical...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Hollywood elites remain in America despite pledging to leave after Trump's election in 2016

Nearly 10 years after President Donald Trump won his first election, several celebrities have still not followed through on their past vows to leave the United States if Trump took office.Since 2016, dozens of Hollywood figures have floated the idea of leaving the country, with some threats resurfacing during Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.Among them was actress Sharon Stone, who told the Daily Mail in July that she was considering a move to Italy over the possibility of Trump returning to o...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

B.C. woman urges dog owners to watch their pets on walks after husky overdoses on cocaine

A British Columbia woman is warning dog owners to watch what their pets touch on walks, after her two-year-old husky overdosed on cocaine. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says this is a problem across Canada. While it doesn't collect data on dog overdoses, it says, anecdotally, vets are seeing more of them.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Faced with surging demand, Alberta broke housing construction records. Is there a lesson there?

Alberta broke housing construction records in 2025 and led the country in housing starts per capita. The massive upswing in homebuilding comes after a period of similarly massive population growth, and some experts say there are lessons other cities in Canada could learn about how to ramp up housing supply to meet demand.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

Best Open Earbuds (2026): Bose, Soundcore, and More

These wireless earbuds with an “open” design let you zone out to your music while also keeping aware of your surroundings.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Federal judge gives man 15 years for Iran-backed assassination plot on US soil

A federal judge sentenced a would-be assassin to the maximum 15 years in prison for plotting to kill an Iranian American journalist in New York on behalf of Iran’s government.U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman said the defendant, Carlisle Rivera, caused "great harm" to American journalist and human rights activist Masih Alinejad and her husband, calling the messages Rivera exchanged while planning the 2024 Brooklyn attack "chilling."Alinejad told the court the repeated assassination attempts aga...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago
World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Trump threatens to end Iraq support over al-Maliki comeback bid tied to Iran influence

President Donald Trump appealed to Iraqis on Tuesday to not reinstate the controversial former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to a new term because of his alleged corruption and severe mismanagement of the country’s economy and security situation.Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform: "I’m hearing that the Great Country of Iraq might make a very bad choice by reinstalling Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister. Last time Maliki was in power, the Country descended into poverty and total chaos...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

6 Best Coffee Makers (2026): Drip Is Drippin’

The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

DHS punches back at Moulton for 'inciting rioters' with 'gross' ICE remarks

The Department of Homeland Security fired back at Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., on Wednesday for defending people who compare U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Nazis."This is gross," assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital. She continued, "Rep. Moulton is intentionally stoking the flames and turning the temperature up with this rhetoric. From comparisons to the modern-day Nazi gestapo to glorifying rioters, the vilification of ICE must stop."Moulton said Tuesday tha...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

This Chinese Startup Wants to Build a New Brain-Computer Interface—No Implant Required

Gestala is the latest company to emerge from China’s burgeoning brain-computer interface industry. It plans to access the brain with noninvasive ultrasound technology.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Second teen dies after Texas sledding accident that killed best friend: ‘They were holding on to each other’

A second teenage girl has died in Texas after she was critically injured in a sledding accident that killed her best friend, according to their families and local police.Frisco police confirmed Wednesday that the second 16-year-old girl died of her injuries at a hospital.The teen’s family identified her as Grace Brito. The other teen killed was earlier identified as Elizabeth Angle by her family.Grace’s mother, Tracy Brito, told FOX4 Dallas-Fort Worth that her daughter just got her driver’s lice...