Elon Musk Says In One Week He Will Fully Reveal Why Your X Timeline Is… Like That
He’s been claiming he would make the algorithm open source since 2022.
Covenant Health data breach affects nearly 500,000 patients
When a healthcare data breach is first disclosed, the number of people affected is often far lower than the final tally. That figure frequently climbs as investigations continue. That's exactly what happened with Andover, Mass.-based Covenant Health. The Catholic healthcare provider has now confirmed that a cyberattack discovered last May may have affected nearly 500,000 patients, a sharp increase from the fewer than 8,000 people it initially reported earlier this year. A ransomware group later ...
Grok AI scandal sparks global alarm over child safety
Grok, the built-in chatbot on X, is facing intense scrutiny after acknowledging it generated and shared an AI image depicting two young girls in sexualized attire.In a public post on X, Grok admitted the content "violated ethical standards" and "potentially U.S. laws on child sexual abuse material (CSAM)." The chatbot added, "It was a failure in safeguards, and I'm sorry for any harm caused. xAI is reviewing to prevent future issues."That admission alone is alarming. What followed revealed a far...
US military launches airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The U.S. military has launched airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News.The operation marks the second time the U.S. military has struck Islamic State targets in Syria since Dec. 19, following the killing of two Iowa National Guard soldiers and their American interpreter by a lone ISIS gunman.ISRAEL AND SYRIA RESUME DIPLOMATIC DIALOGUE AFTER MONTHS OF SILENCE UNDER US MEDIATIONThe strikes come as U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said he m...
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Bradley Cooper denies plastic surgery, Jenny McCarthy slams ‘The View’
FACE THE TRUTH - Bradley Cooper addresses plastic surgery rumors after getting approached by fans who told him he looks 'good.'HOSTILE TURF - Jenny McCarthy slams 'The View,' says 'over my dead body' she'd return to the show.NOT GOING THERE - Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser names the one Hollywood star 'you cannot make fun of.'NO FILTER - ‘National Lampoon’ star Beverly D'Angelo says she'd tell her younger self to 'do more nudity' in her Hollywood career.DEFENSE CRUMBLES - Nick Reiner loses atto...
State Department declares 'international bureaucracies' will no longer get 'blank checks' from the US
The State Department declared Saturday that the U.S. is "rejecting the outdated model of multilateralism," saying the system turned American taxpayers into "the world's underwriter for a sprawling architecture of global governance." Additionally, it said that President Donald Trump's recent order withdrawing the U.S. from 66 international organizations showed that "the era of writing blank check to international bureaucracies is over."The move marks the latest in Trump’s broader "America First" ...
Melodee Buzzard’s grandmother shreds possible insanity defense for accused killer mom: ‘planned everything’
The mother charged with murdering 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard returned to court this week, as the child’s grandmother said she believes the killing was planned, weeks after Melodee’s body was found in a remote area of Utah with gunshot wounds to the head.Ashlee Buzzard appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Lompoc on Jan. 7 to set a date for her preliminary hearing in the murder case involving her daughter, according to the Santa Barbara Independent.Buzzard is charged with first-degre...
Iranian hospitals overwhelmed with injuries as protests rage across Islamic Republic
Staff at hospitals in Iran said their facilities have become overwhelmed with injuries — including of people suffering from gunshot wounds — as anti-government protests are raging across the Islamic Republic, a report said. A doctor from Tehran’s Farabi Hospital, which is the city’s main eye specialist center, told the BBC late Friday that the facility entered crisis mode, with emergency services slammed and non-urgent admissions suspended. A medic from a hospital in the city of Shiraz also told...
Standing up right after plane lands fuels viral debate about air travel etiquette
Standing up immediately after a plane lands has become a common activity on flights these days — and it has raised questions about airline etiquette and common courtesy in crowded cabins.The behavior has created a long-running debate among travelers, particularly when passengers move into the aisle as soon as the aircraft comes to a stop.Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert based in Texas, told Fox News Digital the issue has become a source of frustration for travelers.PASSENGER DEFENDS C...
A ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Writer Explains Wyll’s Disappointing Arc
If you're still sore about Wyll, Larian hears you and absolutely agrees.
Four tankers that left Venezuela in 'dark mode' return as US eyes the country's oil
Four tankers that left Venezuela in early January with their transponders off, also known as "dark mode," have reportedly returned to the country's waters. The news comes after several U.S. tanker seizures and amid the Trump administration's push to acquire Venezuelan oil following the arrest of dictator Nicolás Maduro.Most of the four tankers were loaded, according to Reuters, which noted that Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), a state-owned company, and monitoring service TankerTrackers.com had r...
British actor questions whether World Cup should be held in United States after ICE's Minnesota presence
Actor and Monty Python alum John Cleese questioned whether the World Cup should be held in the U.S. in the wake of an ICE agent's fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota.Renee Good was killed while operating a vehicle that agents ordered her to exit, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Good, according to Noem, refused and "attempted to run them over and ram them with her vehicle."Cleese, however, disagreed with Noem's version of events.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO...
'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder says 'none of us are safe' after ICE shooting, calls to abolish agency
Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday, actress Hannah Einbinder warned Americans that "none of us are safe" and called on others with large followings to fight back "in perpetuity until ICE is abolished."As reported by Deadline, Einbinder launched into a now-deleted Instagram post attacking the federal agency, asserting that carrying on "business as usual" following Wednesday’s shooting would be a "co...
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Tourist dies at Palm Beach on Gold Coast after being swept out to sea
The man was swept out to sea while swimming at Palm Beach on Saturday.
From lobster feasts to barbecue mutton, America’s most iconic buffets revealed
Buffets can be hit or miss, but some restaurants are still getting it right — and diners across the country have taken notice.From a flashy Las Vegas buffet with more than 250 dishes to choose from to a sprawling, family-run smorgasbord in Amish country, America’s best buffets still celebrate abundance the old-fashioned way, making them must-visit stops for visitors from near and far.The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer re...
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Iran death toll rises as protests spread under internet blackout
Rights groups say at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.
An Instagram data breach reportedly exposed the personal info of 17.5 million users
If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you're not alone. As reported by Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, there was a data breach revealing the "sensitive information" of 17.5 million Instagram users. Malwarebytes added that the leak included Instagram usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and more. The company added that the "data is available for sale on the dark web and can be abused by cybercriminals." Malwarebytes noted...
Bill Gates Warns of a Dark Trend In Depressing Annual Letter So Here’s a Little Deer Guy Absolutely Owning a Rhinoceros
Gates wrote, "these days, my optimism comes with footnotes." So how about watching a cute video instead?
Amanda Seyfried opens up about what saved her from Hollywood’s dangerous party scene
Amanda Seyfried never thought the Hollywood lifestyle was right for her.In a recent interview with Vogue for their January cover issue, the 40-year-old "Veronica Mars" actress discussed her career, and how Hollywood life wasn't for her, saying, "I never had many famous friends."As opposed to other young stars who were coming up at the time, Seyfried didn't lead a very public life, and was dealing with "really extreme" obsessive-compulsive disorder, which she said she was diagnosed with at 19."I ...
Police arrest ex-husband of Ohio woman slain alongside dentist husband in double murder, records show
The ex-husband of an Ohio dentist's wife killed in a double murder was arrested on Saturday in the Chicago area, according to court records.Michael David McKee was arrested, police records show. Columbus, Ohio, officials said police responded to a Weinland Park home around 10 a.m. on Dec. 30 and found Spencer Tepe, 37 and Monique Tepe, 39, both dead with gunshot wounds. McKee is Monique's ex-husband.
Luxury cruise line goes 'adults only' to create more 'tranquil environment' for guests
A major cruise line is officially going adults-only, joining a growing group of brands betting that travelers are seeking tranquility over kid-friendly activities.Oceania Cruises, a Miami-based company that operates eight luxury ships sailing across Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia, announced this month it will begin welcoming only guests age 18 and older for new reservations."Our guests have consistently shared that the tranquil environment aboard our shi...
'Times Square Killer' used fake police badge to murder 18-year-old nursing student: deathbed confession
Alys Eberhardt, an 18-year-old New Jersey nursing student, left classes early on a September Friday to get ready to travel to New York for her aunt's funeral.She never made it.According to a new deathbed confession from convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham, he spotted Eberhardt in the parking lot at a Hackensack hospital and followed her home in his car, said Dr. Peter Vronsky, a forensic historian who assisted law enforcement with the case. When she arrived, he knocked on her door, showed...
Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of long-running Mariposa Folk Festival, dead at 99
Ruth Jones McVeigh was a driving force behind the creation of a community-oriented musical gathering that's withstood location changes and financial challenges to become one of the longest-running folk festivals in North America.
Trump signs order to protect Venezuela oil revenue held in US accounts
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking U.S. courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenues held in American Treasury accounts.The order states that court action against the funds would undermine U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.BEHIND THE SCENES OF WHO IS ATTENDING TRUMP'S OIL EXECUTIVE MEETING AFTER MADURO OPERATIONTrump signed the order on Friday, the same day that he met with nearly two dozen top oil and gas executives at the White House. The president ...
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Death toll rises after Philippines rubbish dump collapse
The collapse has left at least six dead and 32 workers still missing.
Former Disney actor Matt Prokop arrested in Texas on child pornography and assault charges
Former child actor Matt Prokop, known for his role in Disney’s "High School Musical 3," has been arrested in Texas on multiple charges, including possession of child pornography, Fox News Digital has confirmed.The 35-year-old was taken into custody on Dec. 24 in Victoria County, Texas, according to an employee at the Victoria County Jail.Authorities told Fox News Digital that Prokop faces four misdemeanor charges — one count of violation of bond or protective order, one count of evading arrest o...
The Fourth Most Populous Country in the World Just Reportedly Blocked Grok
Indonesia’s restriction on Grok is temporary, and X has been invited to discuss the matter.
Falcons hire franchise legend Matt Ryan to major front office role
The Atlanta Falcons have added one of the team’s greatest players to its front office.The Falcons announced on Saturday that former quarterback Matt Ryan, who spent the first 14 years of his 15-year NFL career with the team after being drafted third overall in 2008, will be president of football on Saturday. The 40-year-old Ryan, who holds team records for passing yards, touchdowns and wins, will assume the new role immediately.Ryan will report directly to owner Arthur Blank and collaborate with...
Doctor reveals what 30 days without alcohol does to the brain and body amid Dry January
After a season of bingeing and drinking, your body may feel like it needs a break from the party.Dry January — a modern trend that challenges people to abstain from drinking for the first month of the year — has become a popular way to "detox" from the holidays and start the new year on a healthy note.Research has linked alcohol to a variety of health conditions, ranging from hangovers to higher cancer risk.5 POPULAR HANGOVER MYTHS THAT DON'T WORK AFTER HOLIDAY DRINKING, ACCORDING TO EXPERTSIn a...
Tom Emmer pushes back on suggestion that Minnesota anti-ICE protesters have been peaceful
Protests have gripped Minneapolis for days after a federal agent fatally shot a woman accused of trying to weaponize her car against the DHS official. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., said Democratic leaders are making the situation worse by fanning public anger instead of calling for peace."You don’t have to go very far to look and see who is fomenting all of this violence," Emmer said on "Fox & Friends Weekend" Saturday."They’re yelling, ‘Save a life, kill ICE.’ That's not peaceful," he...
Columbus police chief responds to 'disturbing' murder mystery of Ohio dentist, wife found shot in home
Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant is speaking out about the murder of an Ohio dentist and his wife, calling the case "disturbing." Spencer Tepe, 37, and his 39-year-old wife, Monique, were found shot to death inside their Weinland Park home in Columbus on Dec. 30. Investigators have ruled out a murder-suicide and released surveillance video of a person of interest seen walking through a nearby alley near the couple's home in the lead-up to the murders. "This case is definitely disturbing. It's...
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In-N-Out Burger outlets in Southern California hit by counterfeit bill scam
Two people allegedly used $100 bills to order items are dozens of In-N-Our Burgers across California, police said.
Don’t count on Baldur’s Gate 3 coming to Switch 2, as least for now
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can forget about seeing Baldur’s Gate 3 in the Nintendo Store, at least as of now. In a Reddit AMA, Larian Studio's CEO, Swen Vicke, said that the team would have loved to bring the title to Switch 2, but "it wasn't our decision to make." As cryptic as that may sound, Vicke's response hints that either Wizards of the Coast, which owns the Dungeons and Dragons IP that Baldur's Gate 3 is set in, or Nintendo is behind the lack of a port. When it comes to Wizards of the Coas...
SpaceX can deploy 7,500 more Starlink Gen2 satellites with FCC approval
The Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX’s request to deploy an additional 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites, allowing the company to launch 15,000 in all. It has also allowed SpaceX to upgrade its Gen2 satellites with “advanced form factors and cutting-edge technology,” to operate across more frequencies and to add more orbital shells to optimize coverage and performance. This approval will give the company’s fleet a boost and will allow it to offer internet and mobile services to...
Greenland leaders push back on Trump's calls for US control of the island: 'We don’t want to be Americans'
Greenland's leadership is pushing back on President Donald Trump as he and his administration call for the U.S. to take control of the island. Several Trump administration officials have backed the president's calls for a takeover of Greenland, with many citing national security reasons."We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders," Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four party leaders said in a statement Friday night, according to The Ass...
The CES companies hoping your brain is the next big thing in computing
At every CES I’ve ever been to, there’s been one or two gadgets promising to boost your mental health. In recent years, the number of companies making forays into this space has grown, and will likely continue to do so in the future. Could it be, much like the number of people wearing heart-monitoring wearables today, everyone will be strapping an EEG to their skulls a decade or so down the line? It’s more likely than you think, so it’s worth asking what these devices are good for, what benefit ...
Marvel Has Its Best-Selling Comic in Years Thanks to Robert Downey Jr.
Things get meta and full circle for Marvel with the 'Ultimate Endgame' event.
Marijuana consumption set to expand into yoga studios, theaters, other venues in blue state
On-site marijuana consumption has received the green light in the Bay State, allowing hospitality businesses to offer cannabis to consumers.The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (MCCC) unanimously approved the decision in a 4-0 vote on Dec. 11. Under the new rule, non-cannabis businesses such as yoga studios and movie theaters can obtain a cannabis license to host consumption areas."The first new cannabis business models to be introduced to Massachusetts’ regulated industry in five years...
Lane Kiffin reacts to Ole Miss' playoff loss to Miami after recent LSU move
Lane Kiffin was not allowed to coach Ole Miss in the college football playoffs after ditching the team for LSU, but he was sure tuned into his former squad.One reason may have been that he stood to earn bonuses for every playoff win the Rebels had this year, which his new school, LSU, is honoring.In any case, the Rebels first-ever playoff run ended in heartbreak Thursday with a 31-27 loss to No. 10 Miami.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM There's no love lost for Kiffin with Reb...
Detroit Public Schools pay students up to $1K cash for showing up to class
Detroit Public Schools Community District is offering up to $1,000 in cash payments for students with perfect attendance — marking the second year of the incentive program."Detroit Public Schools Community District is excited to announce the return of its highly successful Perfect Attendance Pays initiative for the 2026 Winter Term," the district announced via a press release published on December 4th."Starting January 5, 2026, all DPSCD high school students will have the opportunity to earn $10...
Martina Navratilova calls ICE 'evil thugs' amid dozens of social media posts following Minnesota incident
Since a shooting by an ICE agent in Minnesota killed a woman earlier this week, Martina Navratilova has shared dozens of X posts criticizing him and others in ICE.Posts the tennis legend has shared include calling Renee Good's death "murder," saying "no one is safe" from ICE, and calling them "sick f---s."Navratilova also shared a post that said Vice President JD Vance was "lying" about Good's actions before she was killed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM In one post, Navratilo...
ICE officer who shot Minnesota woman was dragged by car of illegal alien sex offender months earlier
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good was dragged by an illegal immigrant sex offender's vehicle in June, reports indicate.The June incident resulted in the arrest of Roberto Carlos Munoz-Guatemala, who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described as "a serial criminal illegal alien." Munoz-Guatemala allegedly dragged the ICE officer 50 yards with his car in Bloomington, Minn., while trying to evade arrest. During a ...
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A New Study Finds a Subtle Dance Between Dark Matter and Neutrinos
Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe's biggest mysteries as new research finds evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may be interacting, offering a rare window into the darkest recesses of the cosmos.
French Tax Agent Allegedly Sold Personal Data of Crypto Users to Criminals
The suspect admitted providing the data, but insisted she was unaware of the buyers' plans
Former 'View' co-host backs Jenny McCarthy's critique of show, laments switch from entertainment to politics
Former "View" co-host Sherri Shepherd expressed support for her friend and former panelist Jenny McCarthy’s recent comments about her time on the daytime talk show. During "The Katie Miller Podcast" on Tuesday, McCarthy said she would only return to "The View" "over my dead body."In an exclusive clip from Entertainment Weekly of Thursday’s episode of "Sherri," Shepherd said that "everything that Jenny is saying is absolutely true," backing McCarthy’s assertion that although the two were hired to...
Jennifer Lawrence wants to 'obliterate every dog' after her son gets bitten by one
Jennifer Lawrence has a bone to pick with dogs everywhere.Following a screening of her new film, "Die My Love," on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in New York City, the 35-year-old actress shared that after having children, her perspective on dogs has changed, saying, "I just see them as a threat.""One of them bit my son, and that made me just want to obliterate every dog," she revealed, per People. "I'm just like, 'I'm going to take out you and your f---ing family. You and your friends. I'm going to go to C...
No end in sight to water crisis in Kashechewan First Nation
As Kaschechwan First Nation, along northern Ontario’s James Bay coast, navigates a water crisis, families are having to get by with one case of water bottles per day.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, continues remarkable comeback with World Cup downhill win ahead of Olympics
Lindsey Vonn continued her remarkable comeback as she won her second World Cup downhill of the season on Saturday at Altenmarkt-Zauchensee in Austria.Vonn, 41, who has had her right knee rebuilt using titanium implants, has proven that she is the standout downhill racer heading into her fifth Winter Olympics.On a shortened course that took her fewer than 67 seconds to complete, Vonn still clocked 130 kph (81 mph) for one of the fastest speeds any women's racer will hit this season. She was 0.37 ...
Aaron Rodgers takes thinly-veiled shot at Jets ahead of Steelers' playoff game
After the Pittsburgh Steelers clinched the AFC North, NFL Films cameras caught Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin thanking one another for the quarterback joining the Steelers in his 21st season.It is clear that Rodgers has enjoyed his time in Pittsburgh — after making the playoffs himself for the first time in four years, how could he not?Rodgers was asked about what he likes about the Steelers organization, and he took a not-so-subtle shot at his last team, the New York Jets.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPO...
Stefon Diggs' court date moved until after Super Bowl due to 'previously-scheduled professional commitment'
Stefon Diggs' court case was originally expected to interfere with his quest for a Super Bowl title, but he no longer has to worry.The New England Patriots wide receiver has been accused of a series of serious criminal violations and charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.Originally slated to appear in court on Jan. 23, two days before the AFC title game, Diggs' first court hearing was pushed back to Feb. 13, five days after Super Bowl LX.CLICK HERE ...
'Members Only: Palm Beach' star slams ‘nasty’ rumors that she's being kicked out of Mar-a-Lago
"Members Only: Palm Beach" reality star Rosalyn Yellin is setting the record straight on where she stands with Mar-a-Lago after "nasty" rumors about her membership circulated. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Yellin addressed claims that members of Mar-a-Lago were planning to band together to sign a letter demanding that Yellin's membership be revoked after she appeared in the new Netflix reality series."It's untrue, it's a rumor. It's too sensationalize. Who knows why? People want to ...
Engadget Podcast: Best of CES 2026 and a chat with Pebble's founder
That’s a wrap for CES 2026! In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about their favorite aspects of the show, as well as Engadget’s best of CES awards lineup. Also, Cherlynn chats with Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky about his Pebble smartwatch revival, as well as an intriguing new AI ring that’s built entirely around notetaking.Subscribe!iTunesSpotifyPocket CastsStitcherGoogle PodcastsTopicsTVs at CES 2026: all eyes on Micro RGB and LG’s super thin OLED – 1:48L'Oréal debuts LED/Infrared face...
Portland police chief cries while admitting DHS was right about Tren de Aragua ties in CBP shooting
Portland Police Chief Bob Day wiped away tears Friday as he addressed new information showing that two illegal immigrants shot during a federal immigration enforcement encounter had ties to the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).Day confirmed a Department of Homeland Security statement identifying the two individuals — Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras — as Venezuelan criminal illegal aliens with suspected ties to TdA.Both were shot by a U.S. Customs and...
The robots we saw at CES 2026: The lovable, the creepy and the utterly confusing
CES always has its share of attention-grabbing robots. But this year in particular seemed to be a landmark year for robotics. The advancement in AI technology has not only given robots better “brains,” it’s enabled new levels of autonomy and given rise to an ambitious, if sometimes questionable, vision for our robot-filled future.From sassy humanoids to AI-powered pets and chore-handling assistants, we sought out as many cute, strange and capable robots as we could find in Las Vegas. These are t...
Christian music icon Amy Grant invokes ‘6th of January’ in new song asking if 'we’ve lost our way'
Longtime Christian music artist Amy Grant has released a new original song reflecting on national division that appears to reference the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot and the idealism of the 1960s."The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm)," is a folk song reflecting on healing and connection amid global unrest that asks, "Have we all lost our way?" according to a press release."Yasgur’s Farm" refers to the New York property where the Woodstock music festival took place in Bethel, New York, on Aug. 1...
Nick Reiner believes he's a victim of 'conspiracy' while in jail for parents' murders: documentary
As Nick Reiner remains in jail, charged with the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, a new documentary is exploring what could have contributed to the crimes."TMZ Investigates: The Reiner Murders: What Really Happened" discusses how Nick's mental health diagnosis and drug addiction potentially led to the murders of Rob and Michele.According to the documentary, Nick was aware of his alleged actions at the time of the murders, "but he doesn't understand why he's in jail.""Sources conne...
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Stomps Into Theaters This November
You won't just be carving turkey in November, you'll also be carving out time to see 'Godzilla Minus Zero' on the big screen.
JONATHAN TURLEY: Even the Washington Post admits Jack Smith was wrong on free speech
For years, some of us have argued that President Donald Trump's January 6th speech was protected under the First Amendment and that any prosecution would collapse under governing precedent, including Brandenburg v. Ohio. I was regularly attacked as an apologist for my criticism of Special Counsel Jack Smith's "war on free speech." I wrote about his history of ignoring such constitutional protections in his efforts to prosecute targets at any cost. I also wrote how Smith's second indictment (whi...
Brown University shooting videos show awareness and planning, experts say
Federal investigators are continuing to piece together the December shootings that killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor, leaving nine others wounded, authorities said.Authorities on Tuesday released transcripts of videos they say were recorded by Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the man responsible for the Brown University mass shooting and the killing of an MIT physicist.Two Brown students, Ella Cook, 19, and Muhammad Aziz Umurzokov, 18, were killed in the Dec. 13 shooting on ...
MIKE PENCE: Venezuela has a chance for freedom, thanks to Trump and our armed forces
For years, the people of Venezuela have endured a nightmare imposed by socialist tyranny. Under President Nicolás Maduro, a once-prosperous nation was reduced to deprivation, violence and despair. Families went hungry. Hospitals ran out of medicine. Millions fled their homes. Venezuela became a case study in how socialism destroys everything it touches. That dark chapter has come to an end. I have always believed that Maduro must go, and will always be proud of the Trump-Pence administration’s w...
Americans split over 'grandma candies' as caramels and circus peanuts spark debate
From strawberry bonbons wrapped in crinkly red foil to neon-orange circus peanuts and Werther's Originals pulled from a purse, "grandma candy" is sparking nostalgia and debate online.Thousands of people have shared memories, jokes and strong opinions about their grandmothers' go-to sweets across social media and Reddit, including a Facebook post from Southern Living that triggered recollections of red-and-white Starlight mints and ribbon candy "all stuck together." One that nearly everyone says ...
Soros-backed Dem reveals he and coalition of anti-Trump AGs met 'daily' to strategize lawsuits
A coalition of anti-Trump state attorneys general met "daily" during 2025 to brainstorm and organize ways to foil the administration, according to George Soros-backed New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, who has been an active member of the group.In an interview with Source New Mexico published on Dec. 31, Torrez said that he and other Democratic attorneys general "were meeting on a daily basis for the first 90 or so days" of President Donald Trump’s second term. Since then, Torrez told the ...
NASA makes final preparations for its first crewed moon mission in over 50 years
Back in 2024, NASA announced that the Artemis 2 mission was going to be pushed back to April 2026. Now, the agency says it could launch as early as February, with the first flight opportunity being on February 6. NASA is currently making the final preparations for the mission and will soon roll out the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft to their launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The spacecraft system’s four-mile journey from the assembly building to Launch...
Who would rule Iran if the Islamic Republic falls?
As anti-regime protests continue to spread across Iran and questions swirl about the durability of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s rule, a central question looms: Who would actually take power if the Islamic Republic were to collapse?The answer, according to regional experts and Iranian opposition figures, is far from clear. It may depend less on ideology than on how the regime falls and whether Iran’s security forces fracture or hold.Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defen...
'Pawn Stars' host Rick Harrison is the 'happiest I've ever been' after marrying at 60 in Vegas Elvis wedding
"Pawn Stars" host Rick Harrison shared that he is the "happiest I've ever been" after finding love again at 60. On Jan. 3, the reality TV personality and Agripina "Angie" Polushkin, 42, tied the knot at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada during a ceremony officiated by an Elvis Presley impersonator, with a larger celebration planned later this month in Cancun, Mexico. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Harrison explained why he felt it was the right time in his life to ...
How much red meat is too much? Experts weigh in on food pyramid updates
The release of an updated food pyramid this week has sparked mixed reactions from doctors and dietitians.One of the most noteworthy shifts in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans — which were announced by HHS officials during a Jan. 7 press conference at the White House — is a greater emphasis on "high-quality proteins," including red meat and eggs, as well as full-fat dairy.The new guidelines focus on "real, whole, nutrient-dense foods," and a dramatic reduction in highly processed fo...
'Primate' Review: Paramount comes out swinging in 2026 with wild horror flick about a nightmare pet chimp
January has a reputation for being a bad month at the movies. After a crowded theatrical window during the holiday season, January is the time for bottom-of-the-barrel releases and big screen gambles that frequently result in box office bombs.Which is why Paramount's "Primate" will catch many by surprise, particularly horror fans.Set in beautiful Hawaii, the film centers around Ben (Miguel Torres Umba), a hyper-intelligent chimpanzee who was the test subject of a linguistic professor and had him...
Middle Eastern country stops sponsoring students studying in Britain over fear of radicalization: report
A Muslim-majority country in the Middle East will no longer sponsor students seeking to study abroad in Britain, claiming that it fears students will become radicalized.The United Arab Emirates believes that its students in Britain could be subject to indoctrination and radicalization by the Muslim Brotherhood, according to London-based news outlet The Times.In the UAE and several other Middle Eastern countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, the Muslim Brotherhood has been designate...
How to change location with a VPN
Chances are that you're here because you've heard a virtual private network (VPN) can change your virtual location, and want to know what that means. If you know already, head over to my best VPN list to learn which services I recommend for changing your location. But if you're clueless, read on.Whenever any device connects to the internet whether it's a laptop, a phone or a smart Lego brick it's assigned a unique IP address that other devices can use to identify it. Think of the name you give t...
Heritage Foundation warns America 'dangerously close' to family breakdown point of no return
A new report from the Heritage Foundation argues the American family is in crisis and that strengthening marriage and family formation should be a core focus of U.S. federal policy.The conservative think tank calls for sweeping policy changes to reverse declining birth and marriage rates, including a proposed $2,500 investment account for every newborn child, as well as other proposals.The report says government policies "should encourage and protect the formation of families, not mere fertility...
GREGG JARRETT: If Walz is charged in Minnesota fraud scandal, his best defense is incompetence
"I hereby plead incompetence and stupidity."That’s probably the best defense that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz can offer if he is criminally charged in the shocking multi-billion-dollar taxpayer ripoffs that grow larger by the day.Given his earned reputation, his excuse of incompetence would be credible.Nearly every social service program receiving federal dollars was fleeced by fraudsters right under Walz’s nose, including child nutrition, daycare, healthcare, housing, and autism aid. Most of the pe...
Six killed in series of Mississippi shootings, individual in custody: reports
At least six people were killed in a series of related shootings in eastern Mississippi, and authorities have taken someone into custody, according to reports.While details are limited, Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott wrote about the incident in a social media post."Unfortunately, tonight we have dealt with tragedy in our community. Multiple innocent lives lost due to violence. We do have the individual in custody and no longer poses a threat to our community. I ask that you lift our victims and...
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti wanted 1 thing after historic victory over Oregon
Curt Cignetti was not going to take Friday night's College Football Playoff semifinal victory for granted.For the first time in school history, the Indiana Hoosiers will be playing for a national title after walloping Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl.Eventually, the Hoosiers will sit down and watch film on No. 10 Miami, which has had quite the Cinderella run to take on the top-ranked, 15-0 Hoosiers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But Cignetti had one thing on his mind while the ...
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Minneapolis police nowhere to be found as agitators seize control of street after ICE shooting
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minneapolis Police Department was absent from the block where Wednesday’s ICE shooting unfolded, allowing agitators to seize control of the street and erect makeshift barricades that kept others out of the area.According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the shooting happened during an ICE enforcement operation in south Minneapolis on Wednesday. DHS said agents were trying to make arrests when Renee Good allegedly used her vehicle as a weapon, which the agency said ...
One year after the LA fires, California still hasn’t learned its lesson
One year ago this week, the Palisades Fire erupted in the hills above Los Angeles, killing a dozen people and destroying nearly 7,000 homes and businesses. It became L.A.’s worst urban wildfire catastrophe. Governor Gavin Newsom blamed climate change. But, evidence now emerging from lawsuits filed on behalf of victims tells a different story — one in which California’s own environmental policies helped transform a tiny, containable brush fire into an inferno. Federal investigators have determine...
‘They let us burn’: Palisades Fire victims protest leadership one year after catastrophic wildfires
Palisades Fire survivors protested Wednesday to demand accountability from elected officials on the one-year anniversary of one of California’s most destructive wildfires."We didn't have water, we didn't have reservoirs, we didn't have personnel, and there was no emergency response," said Jeremy Padawer, organizer of the "They let us burn" rally.California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and fire officials were among the leaders and agencies targeted by the demonstrators. However...
Clemson University reaches settlement with professor fired over Charlie Kirk post
A Clemson University professor who was fired over a social media post about slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has reached a settlement with the university.Dr. Joshua Bregy, an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at the South Carolina college, was fired on Sept. 26, 2025, after reposting a Facebook post commenting on Kirk's murder.According to a press release by the ACLU of South Carolina, the post condemned the violence but said that K...
Expert warns painting slain anti-ICE activist as ‘George Floyd 2.0’ will fail
Despite large protests erupting in Minneapolis and throughout the country, an immigration expert said that the left’s attempt to paint slain anti-ICE protester Renee Nicole Good as "George Floyd 2.0" is "just not sticking."Leading Democrats have responded with outrage after an ICE officer killed Good in a Wednesday confrontation. The Trump administration has said the agent fired in self-defense in response to Good allegedly attempting to run him over with her vehicle.Democrats have rushed to por...
Inside the Trump administration’s effort to quickly reach audiences behind media walls in Venezuela, Iran
EXCLUSIVE: As protests erupted in Iran and a dramatic U.S. operation unfolded in Venezuela, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) moved quickly to push information into some of the world’s most tightly controlled media environments, the agency’s head, Kari Lake, told Fox News Digital in an interview.In the early morning hours of Jan. 3, reports began to trickle out about a law enforcement operation carried out by the U.S. military to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, prompting USAGM,...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders' kids scream with excitement after finding 2,000-year-old coins in West Bank cave
The children of Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders are now archaeologists in training.Sanders, her husband and her children made a recent discovery during an archaeological tour of a previously unknown cave in the West Bank, Israeli news agency TPS-IL reported Tuesday.The finds were first announced by the Yesha Council, an umbrella organization for Jewish communities in the West Bank.3,000-YEAR-OLD EGYPTIAN FORTRESS UNCOVERED ALONG ROUTE TIED TO BIBLICAL EXODUSThe cave sits near the community ...
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One driver accused of two crashes that left three dead in Long Beach, police say
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NBA coach calls ICE agent's shooting of Minnesota agitator 'murder'
Steve Kerr went scorched-earth regarding the shooting of a Minnesota agitator by an ICE agent, even calling it "murder," after his game on Friday night.The Golden State Warriors handled business against the Sacramento Kings, 137-103, but current events were top-of-mind for the Warriors head coach after the game.Kerr, who has long supported Democratic politicians and policies and opposed Republican ones, ripped "law enforcement officers" and the government for the events that transpired and led t...
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One of the best things about being able to see thousands of exoplanetary systems is that we’re able to track them in different stages of development. Scientists still have so many questions about how planets form, and comparing notes between systems of different ages is one way to answer them. A new paper recently published in Nature by John Livingston of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and his co-authors details one particularly interesting system, known as V1298, which is only a...
SEN JEAN SHAHEEN: Maduro is gone, but the same power structures remain in Venezuela
Earlier this week, Nicolás Maduro’s vice president was sworn in as Venezuela’s president in a ceremony attended by the same officials who have led the regime for years. The country’s senior military commanders were present, along with the interior minister who oversees much of the state’s repressive security apparatus. Also on hand to congratulate her were the most powerful ambassadors in Caracas, from Russia to China to Iran.Despite the successful operation by our military and intelligence comm...
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BROADCAST BIAS: Networks demonize ICE as ‘Trump’s Gestapo,’ downplay attacks on them
Minnesota Democrat Gov. Tim Walz pulled out the smears last May at a law-school graduation. The agents of Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) were "Trump’s modern-day Gestapo," "scooping folks up off the streets." It had been Joe Biden’s ICE just four months earlier. How quickly can an agency descend into fascism? The national broadcast networks never found that objectionable or newsworthy. The "independent fact-checkers" yawned. Comparing President Donald Trump to Hitler is 24/7 Democrat ...
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SoCal love triangle murder suspect extradited after 8 years on the run in Mexico
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A year after Eaton fire, Altadena man fights to honor late sister's memory. 'Can't replace what I lost'
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Security News This Week: ICE Can Now Spy on Every Phone in Your Neighborhood
Plus: Iran shuts down its internet amid sweeping protests, an alleged scam boss gets extradited to China, and more.
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ICE Can Now Spy on Every Phone in Your Neighborhood
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DAVID MARCUS: FBI must not let ICE agent become the next Derek Chauvin
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is in prison, possibly for the rest of his days, and while opinions differ on whether he murdered George Floyd in 2020, the actions of Minnesota's political leadership this week put his conviction into question, and clearly show they have no place in any further investigation of the death of Renee Good.No sooner had Wednesday’s tragic shooting occurred, than Minneapolis mayor and famed BLM kneeler Jacob Frey came out to say it was murder! Frey didn...
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Socialist dictator Maduro gone, but Venezuelans remain wary after years of oppression
Following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 3 after he and his wife were whisked away to face justice in NewYork, ordinary citizens of Venezuela are responding with a mix of relief, shock and uncertainty after 30 years of a brutal socialist dictatorship that bankrupted their nation.While what happens next remains largely uncertain and multiple possibilities continue to be studied by Washington, the celebratory tones seen across the country and throughout the almost 9 million citizens in the ...
Trump has historic chance to help topple Iran's America-hating regime
Protests have swept all 31 of Iran’s provinces, defying the regime’s efforts to crush dissent through internet blackouts and lethal force. In an unprecedented step, a U.S. president has publicly pledged support for the Iranian people, warning that continued repression could invite American intervention. With Iran’s leadership facing its gravest internal challenge in decades, the United States must now match rhetoric with action and help the Iranian people translate unrest into real pressure to c...
