Middle East conflict: Fearful African migrants work on through Gulf missile strikes

Saudi Arabia alone hosts about 715,000 sub-Saharan African workers.

California Rep. Darrell Issa to retire, endorses Jim Desmond to succeed him

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif, will retire at the end of his current term and is endorsing San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond to succeed him, he confirmed to Fox News on Friday. "Today I’m announcing my enthusiastic endorsement of Supervisor Jim Desmond for Congress to represent California’s new 48th district," Issa told Fox News. "Jim is not only a personal friend, he’s a true patriot, a Navy veteran, a successful businessman, and has a 20-year record of public service. He understands this co...

Mamdani Defends Wife Amid Criticism of Her Support for Palestinian Cause

Rama Duwaji, Mr. Mamdani’s wife, had liked Instagram posts related to the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Trump says US 'doing very well' on Iran nearly 1 week into joint action against Tehran

President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. is "doing very well" in Iran, nearly a week after the military coordinated with Israel on airstrikes in Tehran that left its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dead."Somebody said, ‘How would you score it from zero to 10?’ I said, ‘I'd give it a 12 to a 15.’ Their army is gone. Their navy is gone. Their communications are gone. Their leaders are gone," Trump said. "Two sets of their leaders."The president made the remarks after Fox News senior ...

Bessent Says US May "Unsanction" More Russian Oil Amid Energy Crisis

Bessent Says US May "Unsanction" More Russian Oil Amid Energy Crisis Yesterday, when discussing the stunning development that Russia would be granted a one-month license to sell (formerly) sanctioned oil to india while the Straits of Hormuz are blocked, we said that this step is just the start, and precited "unlimited extensions" in the future. We had to wait less than 24 hours for this to come true. Speaking to Fox Business, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US may lift sa...

Middle East conflict: Sparrows and ‘US-made retribution’ used in war

Israel has used Blue Sparrow missiles, built to mimic Scud attacks, to hit Iran.

Deaf 6-year-old boy is deported to Colombia without his medical devices, attorney says

A Hayward woman and her two young children were detained and deported to Colombia after they showed up earlier this week for an asylum appointment in San Francisco, her attorney said.

Dem Sen Peter Welch praises Trump's 'respected' pick to replace Noem at DHS, says 'he'll be confirmed'

Vermont Democratic Sen. Peter Welch praised Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Friday, arguing he will be confirmed as the new DHS secretary because he's a "respected" lawmaker.President Donald Trump recently nominated Mullin to take the top post at the Department of Homeland Security in a high-profile personnel shakeup. CNN host Kasie Hunt asked Welch whether he would consider supporting Mullin’s appointment to the role."Yeah, he‘ll be confirmed. The question is whether there‘ll be bipartisan supp...

SJSU and CSU suing federal government over Title IX investigation into transgender volleyball scandal

San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson announced Friday that the school and the California State University (CSU) system are suing the federal government to challenge the U.S. Department of Education's recent determination that SJSU violated Title IX in its handling of a transgender volleyball player. The department's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced at the end of January that an investigation into the university for its handling of a trans athlete and other players co...

‘Harder path’: Obama attacks Trump at Jesse Jackson memorial

A service in Chicago honoured Jackson's six-decade fight for civil rights.

Biden says ‘I’m a h--- of a lot smarter than most of you’ to crowd at Jesse Jackson's funeral

Former President Joe Biden told mourners at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service Friday that he is "a h--- of a lot smarter than most of you," a pointed remark that stood out during his tribute to the late civil rights leader.Biden made the comment while recounting how he was mocked as a child for his stutter and how speech impediments are often mistaken for a lack of intelligence."If I told you I had a cleft palate or clubfoot, none of you would have laughed," Biden said. "But it’s OK to laugh...

Mamdani Says His Wife’s Views on Gaza Are No One’s Business

Rama Duwaji, Mr. Mamdani’s wife, had liked Instagram posts that supported the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

3 Reasons Why Obamacare Is So Hard To Fix

3 Reasons Why Obamacare Is So Hard To Fix Authored by Lawrence Wilson via The Epoch Times, Obamacare had problems even before it launched in 2014. Marketplace websites were glitchy during the open enrollment period, frustrating many would-be customers. Sweeping changes ushered in by the Affordable Care Act, the law creating Obamacare, all but guaranteed that premiums would increase—which they did by 23 percent in the program’s first year. Even so, public opinion swung in favor ...

UN says 56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week

Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.

Sit in filth? Major airline reportedly considers deluxe cleaning for premium seats only

Cleanliness may soon come at a price for Southwest travelers, and passengers are blasting the proposed policy.The Dallas-based airline is considering bringing in cabin cleaners between flights to clean only the premium extra legroom seat areas of the aircraft, according to reports. Coach cabins will reportedly not receive the same treatment.PASSENGERS RIP AIRLINE FOR NEW SEATING POLICY: ‘IT IS AS BAD AS EVERYONE IS SAYING'"Southwest Airlines flight attendants tidy every aircraft between every fl...

Trump Administration Says It Can't Process Tariff Refunds Because of Computer Problems

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said in a filing on Friday that it currently cannot process billions in tariff refunds because its import-processing system is "not well suited to a task of this scale." The Verge reports: The CBP's admission comes after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed by Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) last month. This week, the International Trade Court ruled that importers impacted by the tariffs are entitled to ref...

Emergency landing ends in tragedy as plane crashes on New Mexico golf course

One person is dead and another remains in critical condition after a small plane crashed Friday morning on the Los Altos Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico, while attempting to make an emergency landing, state police said.New Mexico State Police and Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the crash just before 11:40 a.m. and found two people stuck inside the aircraft.The plane was not on fire but had "significant damage," according to the fire department.ARIZONA POLICE HELICOPTER CRASHES WHILE ...

FBI Investigating Suspected Cyber Attack On Sensitive Surveillance Network

FBI Investigating Suspected Cyber Attack On Sensitive Surveillance Network The FBI is scrambling to investigate a suspected cybersecurity incident involving a sensitive internal network used to manage court-ordered wiretaps and foreign-intelligence surveillance warrants, according to CNN. The bureau confirmed the activity in a brief statement, saying that it had "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and deployed its full technical resources in response....

US military carries out targeted strike on alleged narco-terrorist network in Ecuador

The U.S. military carried out a targeted strike Friday against a narco-terrorist network in Ecuador, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said.SOUTHCOM said the joint U.S.-Ecuadorian operation involved lethal kinetic action against suspected designated terrorist organizations in the country."At the order of @SecWar, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan directed the joint force to support Ecuadorian forces conducing lethal kinetic operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations within Ec...

Stephen Hibbert, actor behind 'Pulp Fiction's' The Gimp, dead at 68

"Pulp Fiction" star, Stephen Hibbert, known for playing the character The Gimp, has died at the age of 68.Fox News Digital confirmed the actor died on Monday, March 2 in Denver, Colorado.Hibbert died after suffering a heart attack, a family member told Fox News Digital. The family member noted that they are currently awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine further details.While Hibbert is best known for his work in "Pulp Fiction," he started out in Hollywood as a writer, lending h...

Carney says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from line of succession

US Gasoline Demand Fell Further Amid Long-Term Structural Shift: Plunging Per-Capita Consumption

US Gasoline Demand Fell Further Amid Long-Term Structural Shift: Plunging Per-Capita Consumption Authored by Wolf Richter via Wolf Street, Gasoline consumption in the US, in terms of product supplied to gas stations, declined by about 1% in 2025, to 8.91 million barrels per day, according to EIA data, below where consumption had first been in 2003, even though the US population increased by 52 million people, or by 18%, over the same period. Compared to the peak in 2018, gasoline...

A new mental health campus is coming to historic state hospital in Norwalk

State and county officials on Friday broke ground on a new mental health care campus in Norwalk. The new facility will be located across six now-vacant buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital.

Canadian tourist charged after allegedly torturing flamingo at Las Vegas hotel

Police say Mitchell Fairbarn filmed himself hurting the bird.

Pakistani Man Is Found Guilty of Plot to Kill Trump Backed by Iran

A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Asif Merchant on Friday of planning to kill American politicians, in a scheme backed by the Iranian government. Mr. Merchant faces life in prison.

Pentagon taps former DOGE official to lead its AI efforts

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Trump sets sights on NIL regulation, SCORE Act at college sports roundtable, teases another executive order

President Donald Trump hosted a college sports roundtable Friday to examine solutions to key challenges, including NCAA authority; name, image and likeness (NIL) issues; collective bargaining; and governance concerns. Athletic officials in attendance included NCAA President Charlie Baker, former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, OutKick founder Clay Travis, New York Yankees President Randy Levine and each of the Power Four commissioners, among others."This is the future, I think, beyond co...

Dems To Keep Blocking DHS Funds Despite Noem Firing

Dems To Keep Blocking DHS Funds Despite Noem Firing On Thursday, President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as her replacement, marking the first administration shake-up of Trump’s second term. Democrats had been demanding her ouster for months, but they’ve made it quite clear that the move changed nothing in their eyes, and the standoff over DHS funding continues. The DHS partial shutdown - now ...

This Jammer Wants to Block Always-Listening AI Wearables. It Probably Won’t Work

Deveillance’s Spectre I, developed by a recent Harvard grad, wants to give people control over the always-on wearables surrounding their lives. The problem? Physics.

Man accused of Iran-backed Trump assassination plot compared his plan to Butler shooting: FBI

A Pakistani man convicted Friday of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump and other politicians told an FBI agent he thought Iran "was responsible" for the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.Asif Merchant, 47, told the FBI agent, Jacqueline Smith, that the incident "was the same thing he was sent here to do," Smith testified during Merchant's trial. Merchant told jurors the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sent him on a "mission" to kill U.S. politicians, inc...

Donald Trump rules out Iran deal without ‘unconditional surrender’

US and Israel have hit nearly 200 targets in Iran in seven days of strikes.

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say

As the deadline approaches to file to run for office, veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly-configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties, according to two GOP strategists familiar with his plans.

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district

Veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly-configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties.

Trump admin hits back at ex-California mayor's call for federal guaranteed income as cities hand out cash

The Trump administration punched back at the founder of the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income organization, saying that Democratic mayors should prioritize other issues within their cities instead of issuing handouts, Fox News Digital was told."Americans don’t need handouts, but a dynamic economy with wage, job and investment growth, which the Trump administration is unleashing with a proven economic agenda of tax cuts, deregulation and tariffs," White House spokesman Kush Desai told Fox News Digit...

4 Takeaways From Top Minnesota Officials' Testimony On State's Massive Fraud

4 Takeaways From Top Minnesota Officials' Testimony On State's Massive Fraud Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two of Minnesota’s top officials, Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, testified before Congress for more than four hours on March 4 about their state’s multibillion-dollar fraud controversies. (L-R) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Rev. Mariah Tollgaard, are sworn in ahead of their testimony be...

Miami developer accused of $85M fraud scheme, blowing investor cash on yacht, Rolex

A federal indictment unsealed Friday charged a Florida real estate developer with orchestrating an $85 million fraud scheme, failing to pay millions in taxes and lying to financial institutions to purchase a luxury yacht.Rishi Kapoor, 41, of Miami, was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to commit offenses against and to defraud the U.S., failure to pay payroll taxes, tax evasion, failure to file tax returns and bank fraud. The indictment also i...

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale arrested in Miami during Unrivaled championship celebration

Arike Ogunbowale, a four-time WNBA All-Star and Unrivaled league standout, was taken into police custody early Thursday after an alleged altercation at a Miami nightclub, police records showed.Miami-Dade officers arrested Ogunbowale around 4:30 am after an unnamed male was suspected of being punched at Club E11EVEN. FOX Sports Radio reported, citing police sources, a man was struck "in the face and he fell to the ground." The incident was allegedly recorded.Ogunbowale was at the venue to celebra...

Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal in case over alleged break-in at mistress's home

Sherrone Moore, who was fired as Michigan's head football coach in December, pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors in a deal to resolve a felony criminal case. Moore was facing charges of stalking, breaking and entering and home invasion of the home of his executive assistant, with whom he allegedly had an extramarital affair. Authorities said Moore had confronted the alleged mistress and blamed her for his dismissal, even threatening to kill himself with butter knives in her apartment. The cas...

Spanberger lashes out at Pentagon after Hegseth pulls colleges’ support over woke ‘ideologies’

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger hit back at Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon announced it would cut ties and funding relationships with numerous collegiate institutions over what it described as woke ideologies.A Pentagon leadership memo initialed "PBH" the secretary’s full name is Peter Brian Hegseth sent just before the U.S. bombed Iran and entitled "Aligning senior service college opportunities with American values," laid out an examination of standing "Professional Military ...

United Airlines' radical new idea: don't blast your phone on the plane

If you want to watch a movie, listen to music, or rot your mind with TikToks, United Airlines says use headphones or risk being kicked off the plane. United is threatening to kick passengers off flights if they are playing audio outloud. Read the rest The post United Airlines' radical new idea: don't blast your phone on the plane appeared first on Boing Boing.

Four illegal immigrants linked to MS-13 indicted for allegedly murdering 14-year-old boy in Maryland park

Four illegal migrants, who are members of the notorious MS-13 gang, have been indicted after they allegedly brutally murdered a 14-year-old boy in a Maryland park.Jose Merlos-Majano, 18, Alan Josai Garcia-Padilla, 21, William Cuellar Gutierrez, 19, and a 17-year-old were indicted on charges, including first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and participation in a criminal organization, according to Prince George's County State's Attorney Tara Jackson.All four indicte...

NPR reporter stunned by Venezuela visit, locals say 'a weight has been lifted' after Maduro's removal

NPR correspondent Eyder Peralta was amazed during a segment Friday by his recent trip to Venezuela following President Donald Trump's arrest of the country's president Nicolás Maduro."It is absolutely surreal because you land at the airport and the signs are in Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese, which tells you just where this country was facing a few months ago," Peralta told host Steve Inskeep. "And then you go out on the streets and people here tell you that they feel like a weight has bee...

"We Have An Emergency": Newsom's Climate Obsession Could Wreak Havoc California's Oil Industry

"We Have An Emergency": Newsom's Climate Obsession Could Wreak Havoc California's Oil Industry The oil-and-gas industry is sounding the alarm over a tightening of California's cap-and-invest program, warning that stricter emissions caps could drive up gasoline prices and jeopardize the viability of in-state refining. The California Air Resources Board is advancing amendments to the cap-and-invest framework, a market-based mechanism requiring major emitters to purchase allowances ...

Oura Buys Gesture-Navigation Startup DoublePoint

Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Doublepoint, a Finnish startup specializing in gesture recognition technology for wearables. Engadget reports: The Finnish startup uses smartwatches and wristbands as examples of products that benefit from its technology, but Oura will clearly be looking to incorporate it into its rings, in theory allowing you to control your connected devices with hand movements. Oura said in a press release that the deal sees it inherit an "exceptional team of AI architects...

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is poised for free agency after the Seahawks' franchise tag decision

For just the fourth time in the past three decades, the reigning Super Bowl MVP will likely be available on the open market. The Seattle Seahawks declined to exercise the franchise tag for running back Kenneth Walker III before Thursday’s deadline, according to multiple reports.NFL teams had until late Tuesday afternoon to apply the franchise tag to eligible players whose contracts expire once the new league year starts next week. The Seahawks and Walker could still work out a long-term deal bef...

NHL star Evgeni Malkin ejected for slashing opponent across the face, could face suspension

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin lost his cool during the second period of the team’s 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena, and slashed Rasmus Dahlin across the face.After the whistle blew just 38 seconds in the second period, Dahlin and Malkin engaged in some extra circular activities. Dahlin cross-checked Malkin, and the Penguins star responded by bringing his stick up and whacking Dahlin across the face.After slashing Dahlin, Malkin wrapped up Dahlin behind the...

Yankees star Jazz Chisholm booed during World Baseball Classic in Great Britain-Mexico game

New York Yankees star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was booed during introductions for the World Baseball Classic on Friday, as he represented Team Great Britain. Chisholm was the only player to be booed during introductions of Great Britain's game against Mexico, which took place in Houston, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Chisholm was also jeered each time he came to the plate.The reason for the boos is unknown.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Chisholm chose to play for Great ...

GREGG JARRETT: Democrat war powers vote was an unconstitutional way to halt Iran strikes

The Senate on Wednesday, March 4, wisely rejected a new war powers resolution aimed at halting or restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military strikes against Iran. A House version also failed. Introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., the resolution in the upper chamber called for ending hostilities, "unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force" issued by Congress.The resolution supported by nearly all Democ...

Marley Spoon Meal Kit Review 2026: Less Martha, More Moroccan

Marley Spoon has stripped Martha Stewart from its website and seems to be cooking a little differently. Here’s a review.

Bad Faith Noncompliance: Virginia Schools Flout Supreme Court And Trump With DEI 'Rebrand'

Bad Faith Noncompliance: Virginia Schools Flout Supreme Court And Trump With DEI 'Rebrand' Authored by Teresa R. Manning via American Greatness, Just over a year ago, President Trump issued two executive orders banning destructive diversity ideology (a.k.a. “DEI” or “diversity, equity, and inclusion”) from the federal government and its contractors, including colleges and universities. The EOs sought to restore merit as the basis of hiring, advancement, and college admissions. B...

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Vince Gill threatened radio host during on-air confrontation over Amy Grant remarks: 'Going to kick your a--'

Vince Gill said he once nearly came to blows with a good friend after he "flipped" on him and started disparaging his wife, Amy Grant."Everybody that meets her is crazy about her," the country star told Phil Rosenthal and David Wild on their "Naked Lunch" podcast on Thursday. "I remember when we were first getting married, I was really good friends with [legendary radio host] Don Imus … And he was, you know, he was a character, and he's loved me forever and me and Delbert McClinton were his favo...

Honey is wrapping up her first course at San Bernardino Valley College. She's only 10 years old

A 10-year-old girl from San Bernardino is taking a college course. A school official said she could be a doctor by the age of 20.

Patients surprised measles isn't mild

Utah's measles outbreak is growing, and 90% of the patients are unvaccinated. They are also surprised that measles isn't an infection you quickly recover from. Nolen said she recently visited one of the communities in Utah, seeing high numbers of measles, to talk with people who have been infected about their experience with the virus. Read the rest The post Patients surprised measles isn't mild appeared first on Boing Boing.

Trump to end boycott of White House Correspondents' Dinner | About That

Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump decided to attend this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as a president, after boycotting the annual event during his first term. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Meghan Markle and Netflix end lifestyle brand partnership as critics say they 'got Markled enough'

Meghan Markle and Netflix have officially parted ways.The streaming giant and Markle announced the end of their partnership on Friday, March 6, with the Duchess of Sussex moving on with her lifestyle brand "independently.""Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life," a spokesperson for Netflix told Fox News Digital. "As it was always intended, Meghan...

While UN Issues mixed signals, Witkoff exposes Iran's nuclear evasion ‘pride’

The stunning details revealed by Steve Witkoff on his talks with Iran and their boastful remarks about its nuclear program have seemingly fallen on deaf ears at the U.N. nuclear agency.Days into the U.S.-Israel joint campaign against Iran, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi posted to X stating, "There has been no evidence of Iran building a nuclear bomb."Fox News Digital asked the IAEA how it could assess the development of a possible nuclear weap...

The Director of ‘Hoppers’ Was Sure He’d Have to Cut Its Most Shocking Moment

Daniel Chong was ready to cut the scene, until Pixar legends Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton stepped in.

After the strikes, how would the US secure Iran’s enriched uranium?

When War Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked recently whether U.S. forces would ever move to secure enriched uranium reportedly stored at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear complex, he declined to say, citing operational security.The exchange highlighted a question the U.S. and Israel's air campaign alone cannot answer: even if U.S. strikes degrade Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, who would physically secure the enriched uranium, and how?Iran is believed to possess a significant stockpile of uranium enriched to ...

US gold medalist Amber Glenn says she would decline White House invitation

Don't expect at least one Olympic gold medalist in Washington, D.C., any time soon.After being asked about Olympians not accepting invites to the White House, 2026 Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn told Us Weekly that she would decline an invitation if given one."I’m electing not to either, so I do not blame them whatsoever," Glenn told the outlet. "It is our right to be able to choose what we do and don’t endorse, and I think it is a decision that each individual has the right to make."CLICK HE...

Valve doesn't sound confident the Steam Machine will ship in 2026

As part of a Year in Review blog detailing changes Valve made to Steam in 2025, the company shared a minor update on its hardware plans that doesn't sound good for anyone hoping to buy a Steam Machine, Steam Controller or Steam Frame in 2026. Specifically, the company is now opening up the possibility its new hardware won't ship this year at all.In February, when Valve acknowledged the ongoing memory and storage shortage had delayed the launch of its hardware and could lead to higher prices, the...

Pope Leo says he 'can't comment' on 20-year sentence of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai

Pope Leo XIV this week said he "can’t" comment on the 20-year sentence imposed on a democracy activist in Hong Kong. "I can’t comment," the American-born Leo told EWTN News, which covers Catholic news globally, while speaking to reporters in Italy. "Let’s pray for less hatred and more peace and work for authentic dialogue. God bless you all." Hong Kong publisher and democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is a converted Catholic, was sentenced to 20 years by Beijing last month for violating its 2020 n...

Pakistani Man Convicted of Attempted Terrorism in Plot to Kill Trump

A federal jury in Brooklyn found Asif Merchant guilty on Friday of plotting to kill American politicians, in a scheme backed by the Iranian government.

As gas prices rise, California gets punched harder at the pump than other states

Gas prices are on the rise amid U.S. conflict with Iran

Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop

A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop found cookie sales in high demand outside a cannabis dispensary, but the move may have landed the group in hot water with the organization's leaders.The troop, which has not been publicly identified, first sold cookies in February outside Daylite Cannabis in Mount Laurel in the Garden State. Despite the success of the initial sale, the group no longer plans to return to the shop, the owner told Fox News Digital Friday.The partnership capitalized on marijuana-induce...

Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies after medical evacuation mission off Washington coast turns tragic

The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday confirmed Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician stationed at USCG Air Station Astoria, Oregon, died Thursday following a medical evacuation mission off the coast of Cape Flattery, Washington.During the Feb. 27 mission, Jaggers was critically injured and put on life support, according to statements from the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Association (GCHRSA).He later died at Madigan Army Medical Center in F...

Two Florida students, 10 and 11, arrested over alleged shooting threats: 'Discipline your kids'

Two Volusia County, Florida, students ages 10 and 11 were arrested in separate incidents this week after allegedly making murder threats, authorities said.Videos posted to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Facebook page show both students being led into custody, underscoring local authorities’ message that threats of school violence will be met with swift and serious consequences.The 11-year-old, a student at DeLand Middle School, was arrested Thursday for the second time in less than a year after al...

Middle East conflict: Trump says Cuba ‘next’ on agenda

The President has made no secret of his desire to bring about regime change in Havana.

Alarming report reveals what’s driving deadly cancer surge in young adults

→ Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report→ Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue→ Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100→ Brain aging may accelerate after cancer treatment→ Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks→ Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure→ Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth→ ChatGPT ...

Judge indicates Frank Stronach to be found not guilty on at least 3 charges, as trial continues

Frank Stronach will no longer face an attempted rape charge connected to one of the complainants in his sexual assault trial, court heard on Friday. Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy indicated she will be entering a not guilty verdict on that count, along with two other counts, meaning the Canadian businessman now faces nine charges instead of the original 12.

US Data Centers Could Require as Much Water as New York City by 2030, Study Shows

AI’s projected water demand will create major problems not just for the average American, but for the industry itself.

Apple Blocks US Users From Downloading ByteDance's Chinese Apps

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: While TikTok operates in the United States under new ownership, Apple has deployed technical restrictions to block iOS users in the United States from downloading other apps made by the video platform's Chinese parent organization ByteDance. ByteDance owns a vast array of different apps spanning social media, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other sectors. The leading one is Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, which has over 1 billion...

USPS Could Run Out Of Funds Within A Year Without Congressional Action: Postmaster General

USPS Could Run Out Of Funds Within A Year Without Congressional Action: Postmaster General Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General David Steiner said on March 4 that the service could run out of cash reserves within a year unless Congress removes a decades-old cap and allows the agency to borrow more money. A USPS van driver parks the car on a street in Manhattan, New York City, on August 24, 2020. Chung I Ho/The Epoch ...

Iranians in L.A. turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones

Iranian-Angelenos are turning to a patchwork of communication apps, social media and cable news for updates on their loved ones some 7,500 miles away.

Iranians in L.A. turn to WhatsApp and Fox News for updates on loved ones

Iranian Angelenos are turning to a patchwork of communication apps, social media and cable news for updates on their loved ones some 7,500 miles away.

Three AI stories dropped in 24 hours and almost no one is connecting them

Yesterday was arguably the most important day in AI this year, and it wasn't because of any single announcement. It was the combination of three: 1. OpenAI dropped GPT-5.4 Native computer use, 1 milli

Shohei Ohtani opens World Baseball Classic with explosive grand slam as Japan annihilates Taiwan

Shohei Ohtani started the World Baseball Classic off with a boom. The Team Japan captain hit a grand slam in the second inning of Friday's opening game against Taiwan, en route to a 13-0 blowout win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I knew it was going to leave the park right away after I hit it," Ohtani told reporters after the game. "It’s important to score first."The superstar thanked fans after the game. "It was a good game, and we got off to a good start, so I think it was...

Middle East conflict: Russia sharing intelligence ‘to help Iran strike US military’

US officials say Russian satellite data enabled ‘sophisticated’ Iran strikes.

Tesla Clears Model 3 Inventory in Canada Ahead of the Arrival of Chinese EVs: Report

Tesla is already looking to take advantage of lower Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs.

AIPAC-Targeted 'AK Guy' Set To Take GOP House Seat After Sex-Suicide Scandal

AIPAC-Targeted 'AK Guy' Set To Take GOP House Seat After Sex-Suicide Scandal His reputation shredded by a sex scandal involving a staffer who committed suicide, incumbent Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales said he was no longer seeking re-election, handing the GOP nomination to YouTube gun personality Brandon Herrera. If his last bid for office is any indication, the self-nicknamed "AK Guy" could soon find himself in the crosshairs of AIPAC and other pro-Israel organizations...

Virginia Dems push anti-ICE bills days after Spanberger rejects detainer for illegal immigrant murder suspect

Democrats in the Virginia state legislature took steps to advance laws aimed at restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts and cooperation with local police just days after Democrat Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said a warrantless ICE detainer would not be sufficient to hand a criminal illegal alien suspected murderer with over 30 criminal charges to his name over to federal officials. Several of the Senate and House Democrats who took procedural steps and voted in favor of...

Dunk and Tanselle Could Reunite If ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Goes Beyond the Books

Star Peter Claffey has hopes the very tall pair might meet again if the show gets more seasons.

Nancy Guthrie's neighbors flag camera glitching as experts explain Wi-Fi jamming

TUCSON, Ariz. The task force investigating the February abduction of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother has reportedly begun asking neighbors about a potential internet outage the morning of her abduction, prompting speculation that the kidnapper may have used a Wi-Fi jamming device.A move like that would add a layer of sophistication for the masked suspect who appeared on 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie's front steps carrying a Walmart backpack and oddly placed holster."It shows an astounding ...

Miami (Ohio) AD David Sayler rips Bruce Pearl, suggests TV ‘disclaimer’ over Auburn bias in NCAA tournament

In the midst of a shiny and perfect season by his men's basketball team that has caught the attention of college basketball fans across the country, Miami (Ohio) AD David Sayler has clapped back at former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Pearl has made comments that Miami is a mid-major team that doesn't have the best strength of schedule to make the NCAA Tournament without winning the MAC. Last weekend, Pearl took to the airwaves during his appearance on TNT's college basketball show to discuss M...

72 'Buy It for Life' Products: Cast-Iron, Tools, Speakers, Chairs, and More

From cast-iron pans to mechanical watches, we’ve rounded up products that are made to last for decades.

Dem official pleads guilty to child abuse for driving drunk at triple legal limit, enters diversion program

A New Jersey township official pleaded guilty Monday to child abuse and driving under the influence after prosecutors said she drove with a blood alcohol concentration of .30% nearly four times the legal limit while her young child was in the car.Gina LaPlaca, 46, a member of the Lumberton Township Committee and former mayor, was sentenced to three years of supervision under Burlington County’s Pretrial Intervention (PTI) program, under a diversionary program that does not include jail time if s...

Netflix's version of Overcooked lets you play as Huntr/x

Netflix's library of streamable party games is expanding today with a custom version of Overcooked! All You Can Eat. Netflix launched its cloud gaming program with games like Lego Party and Tetris Time Warp, but Overcooked feels a bit unique because it features a roster of Netflix-affiliated characters from KPop Demon Hunters and Stranger Things.For the uninitiated, Overcooked plays like a more manic version of Diner Dash, where teams attempt to prepare food together in increasingly elaborate ki...

Joe Rogan gives sharp retort after guest laments transgender ‘oppression’

Podcaster Joe Rogan had a sharp rejoinder to "Jackass" star and comedian Steve-O on Wednesday about the transgender ideology debate and whether the community is by and large oppressed.Rogan and Steve-O, who have both worked in comedy, spoke on "The Joe Rogan Experience" about the nature of comedy to deal with the morbid and the controversial. Rogan noted that one Native American tribe, the Lakota, had a sacred clown known as a Heyoka, describing it as "a member of the community that was supposed...

Both Top Choices to Lead N.Y. Child Services Agency Are Off the List

The Mamdani administration had signaled it was open to making significant changes at the agency, and it was unclear on Friday what direction it will now take.

Bolivia voided $62 million in banknotes after a plane crash, and now nobody's money works

Yoselin Diaz, 27, had her money rejected five times in a single day in La Paz. "I tried on the minibus and nothing, then I tried to buy some things and nothing, later I went to buy a photo for my father's grave and even the funeral homes wouldn't accept it," she said. Read the rest The post Bolivia voided $62 million in banknotes after a plane crash, and now nobody's money works appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Curious Case of the Block ‘AI Layoffs’

So was it AI or not?

System76 Comments On Recent Age Verification Laws

In a blog post on Thursday, System76 CEO Carl Richell criticized new state laws in California, Colorado, and New York that would require operating systems to verify users' ages and expose that information to apps, arguing the rules are easy for kids to bypass and ultimately undermine privacy and freedom more than they protect minors. "System76's position is interesting given that they sell Linux-loaded desktops, workstations and laptops plus being an operating system vendor with their in-house...

NASA's DART probe shifted the orbits of two asteroids, not just one

NASA slammed a vending-machine-sized probe into an asteroid in 2022, changing its orbit. That was the plan. The entire binary system's path around the Sun also moved. DART slammed into Dimorphos a 160-meter-wide moonlet orbiting the larger asteroid Didymos at over 22,000 km/h on September 26, 2022, shaving 33 minutes off its orbit. Read the rest The post NASA's DART probe shifted the orbits of two asteroids, not just one appeared first on Boing Boing.

Ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore walks into court hand in hand with wife ahead of latest hearing

Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was spotted holding hands with his wife, Kelli, inside an Ann Arbor district court Friday morning.Moore is the defendant in a criminal case after he was arrested shortly after being fired due to an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Soon after the firing, he was jailed after allegedly breaking into the staffer’s house and threatening to kill himself.Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, p...

US signals readiness to escort tankers through Hormuz as traffic thins, but no mission has been launched

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. Navy could begin escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz "as soon as reasonable," reinforcing President Donald Trump’s public statements that the United States is prepared to protect energy shipments through the strategic waterway.But a U.S. official told Fox News Digital that American forces are not currently escorting ships through the Strait and declined to speculate on future operations, making clear that no convoy mission has yet...

US signals readiness to escort tankers through Hormuz as traffic thins but no mission launched

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. Navy could begin escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz "as soon as reasonable," reinforcing President Donald Trump’s public statements that the United States is prepared to protect energy shipments through the strategic waterway.But a U.S. official told Fox News Digital that American forces are not currently escorting ships through the Strait and declined to speculate on future operations, making clear that no convoy mission has yet...

Epstein files: Trump ‘sex abuse’ files released in middle of war

The allegation was missing from three million Epstein files released earlier.

A Brain-Invading Worm Spread By Rats and Snails Has Reached California

Researchers have found evidence the rat lungworm is now endemic in southern California

FLASHBACK: Dem Senate nominee called illegal aliens 'constituents,' gave advice on evading ICE

James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, once posted information to social media, letting illegal aliens know they could evade detention as law enforcement grappled with a wave of immigration under President Donald Trump's first term.In a graphic put out by United We Dream, an activist group that supports abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Talarico encouraged viewers not to open their doors, not to sign any documentati...

Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state

Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm.Wastewater SCAN data show that human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is rampant in Northern California specifically San Francisco, Marin, Vallejo, Napa, Novato, Santa Rosa, Sacramento and Davis, per reports.The virus peaked sharply in January and remains elevated in early March, although the seasonal winter wave is now tapering.FLU SEASON COULD LINGER INTO SPRING AS DOCTORS WAR...