Beef prices are soaring. Here's why Canada is facing record-low cattle numbers
There is a slight bit of positive news for those who love to grill a steak in the summer or enjoy a roast dinner during the chilly winter months: beef prices are expected to climb further in 2026, but not by as much as in recent years.
New rifles on the way for Canada's soldiers as defence spending ramps up
The Canadian Army will start to replace its entire stock of assault rifles, starting next year. Internal documents obtained by CBC News show a contract under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program is imminent. The deal is expected to boost production at a Canadian arms maker as part of the federal government’s drive to boost the defence industrial base.
Some provinces are selling U.S. booze again with a holiday twist. Is yours one of them?
Canadian provinces pulled U.S. wine and spirits from shelves earlier this year after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed his tariffs. And while many people have been happy to buy more Canadian or other international products, the chance to snag some Kentucky bourbon or California red this season without giving up the good fight has proved popular.
Bundle up and look up! The annual Geminid meteor shower is upon us
Baby, it’s cold outside but it’s worth putting on that heavy winter coat, scarf and boots and heading out for one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Geminids.
Trump test-drives affordability message as Republican election losses mount
U.S. President Donald Trump is embarking on what the White House describes as a campaign to show Americans that he’s addressing their cost of living concerns, an effort to reverse the Republican Party’s sinking popularity.
New Jersey's medically assisted suicide law only covers state residents, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey’s medical aid-in-dying law applies only to state residents, rejecting efforts by out-of-state patients and physicians to challenge the restriction.The Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the state’s residency requirement, finding that New Jersey is not required to make assisted suicide available to non-residents. In an opinion written by Judge Stephanos Bibas, the court acknowledged the difficult decisions facing terminally ill patients but sa...
Environmental group sues Trump for replacing national park pass photo with his own image
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Wednesday to prevent President Donald Trump's face from appearing on next year's National Parks Pass.The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., argues the Trump administration violated the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act by substituting the winning picture from the National Parks Foundation's annual public lands photo contest with an image of President Trump."Blotting out the majesty of America’s national parks with...
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New York’s Environmental Agenda Stalls Under Kathy Hochul
Faced with an affordability crisis and rising energy demands, Gov. Kathy Hochul has slowed progress on New York’s efforts to fight climate change.
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Will the N.Y.P.D. Push Its Therapy Dogs Into Early Retirement?
The dogs are part of a mental wellness program that began after a rash of officer suicides. The dog unit’s fate is unclear as Commissioner Jessica Tisch shifts more officers to patrol duty.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears in Norway after months in hiding
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public Thursday for the first time in 11 months in Norway as her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award on her behalf.Machado had been in hiding since Jan. 9, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. Her recognition came after mounting a peaceful challenge to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s government.The crowd chanted, "Freedom!" as Machado stepped onto the hotel balcony in ...
How the Next Big Thing in Carbon Removal Sunk Without a Trace
With support from Microsoft, Stripe, and Shopify, Running Tide billed itself as on the cutting edge of carbon removal. In the end, it resorted to dumping thousands of tons of wood chips in the sea.
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Hilary Swank apologises over LAX baggage claim row with Make-A-Wish mum
Family were on a Make-A-Wish holiday when the incident with the Hollywood actor unfolded.
Taylor Swift fires back with four-word message to critics who tell her to 'go away'
Taylor Swift has a simple response to critics who tell her it's time to step out of the spotlight.During her Wednesday appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the 35-year-old singer spoke about the people she can turn to for advice in the industry, saying one of the things she "look[s] up to the most in people is career longevity.""Career longevity, friendship longevity, longevity in their relationships," she said. "'How do you keep a good thing going?' I think there are certain corn...
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Why the Fed’s “Reserve Management Purchases” Are Not QE
The Fed reverts to pre-2009 balance sheet management where the balance sheet grows with or less than the economy.
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Queensland skydiver left hanging from plane tail after parachute mishap
The pilot, fearing a stall, issued a mayday before landing safely at Tully Airport.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Others Receive Warning Letter from Dozens of State Attorneys General
They want the companies to "mitigate the harm caused by sycophantic and delusional outputs" from AI products.
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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's scandal sparks social media reactions
College football’s latest season fueled plenty of heated debates — and now scandals.In recent days, much of the chatter has centered on the College Football Playoff committee’s selection for this year’s 12-team playoff. But debates around that topic were quickly put on the back burner when news surfaced that Michigan had fired head football coach Sherrone Moore.The university said an investigation found there was sufficient evidence that Moore engaged in an "inappropriate relationship with a sta...
ICE accuses Dem lawmaker of joining 'rioting crowd' in Arizona, interfering in mass arrest
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday accused Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., of joining a "rioting crowd" and attempting to interfere with agents during a mass arrest operation last week.The accusation came after Grijalva claimed she was "pushed aside and pepper sprayed" during an immigration raid on Dec. 5 in Tucson, an account ICE flatly rejected."During the operation, U.S. Representative Adelita Grijalva joined the rioting crowd and attempted to impede law enforcement office...
A Spotify Beta Feature Lets Users Make Custom Playlists by Writing AI Prompts
"Prompted Playlists" are currently only available in New Zealand.
Trump rips Indiana GOP leader over redistricting fight, warns Republicans could face ‘MAGA primary’
President Donald Trump lashed out at Indiana state Senate leader Rodric Bray on Wednesday, accusing the Republican lawmaker of undermining the party’s chances of expanding its House majority through a proposed redistricting plan now stalled in the state legislature.In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump said Indiana has "a chance to make a difference in Washington, D.C." by approving a congressional map that would give Republicans two additional House seats.The president claimed every other state...
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Car drives onto active taxiway at O.C. airport; driver is hospitalized, official says
A contract security guard was detained Monday afternoon after driving a sedan on an active runway at a high rate of speed, authorities said.
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UC Berkeley, Pomona College settle with Jewish groups over antisemitism allegations
Berkeley faced a lawsuit by a Israeli visiting professor who said she faced discrimination based on her nationality, while multiple Jewish organizations filed a complaint with the Education Department against Pomona College alleging antisemitism.
Human skull, other remains found in bushes by Brooklyn's Coney Island as investigators work to unravel mystery
A human skull and other remains were discovered in the bushes this week at Coney Island in Brooklyn, according to authorities.The skull was found off Riegelmann Boardwalk between W. 32 Street and W. 33rd Street shortly before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, ABC 7 reported.The New York City Police Department was investigating the discovery when additional remains were located at the spot on Wednesday, according to the report.INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AFTER HUNDREDS OF CREMATED HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED, RECOVERE...
Trump administration establishes militarized zone in California: "Strengthen border security operations"
The Trump administration announced Wednesday plans to establish a new militarized zone along the U.S.–Mexico border in California.The Department of the Interior said roughly 760 acres in San Diego and Imperial Counties will be placed under Navy jurisdiction to "strengthen ongoing border security operations."Adding the installation will effectively allow federal personnel to detain suspected illegal immigrants for trespassing on U.S. territory.The department described the National Defense Area as...
Trump admin weighs terrorism sanctions against UN Palestinian aid agency over Hamas allegations
The Trump administration is weighing whether to pursue terrorism-related sanctions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), as officials review allegations the agency has ties to Hamas and consider steps that could further pressure its leadership and operations, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The United Nations agency provides aid, schooling, healthcare, shelter and social services to millions of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jord...
Speaker Johnson laughs off Jasmine Crockett Senate bid: ‘Absolutely delighted’ she is running
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters that he is "absolutely delighted" that progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is running for U.S. Senate.Johnson was asked during a House leadership press conference on Wednesday what he thought of Crockett entering the race and whether he was worried about her chances of flipping one of Texas’ Senate seats.In response, Johnson rubbed his hands together and smiled."I’m absolutely delighted that Jasmine Crockett is running for Senate in T...
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Christmas lights dispute: Melbourne couple warned of $9k council fine
The threat of a fine has led some to feel as if it's 'illegal now to have fun'.
'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' actress Wenne Alton Davis dies at 60 after being hit by car in NYC
"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" actress Wendy Davis died Monday, Dec. 8, following a car crash. She was 60.According to authorities, the actress — who went by the stage name Wenne Alton Davis — was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street around 9PM on Monday at the intersection of West 53rd Street and Broadway in New York.Davis suffered severe trauma to her head and body as a result of the collision and was transferred to Mount Sinai West Hospital. She was pronounced dead.The driver of the 202...
Democratic senator calls out party 'bull----' for caving to 'secure the border' talk
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., called out what he described as "bull----" from the Democratic Party in their support for securing the border.Padilla criticized his party on the "Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know" podcast Wednesday for abandoning its goal of providing citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants in favor of pushing the "secure the border" message popularized by President Donald Trump."Do you ever feel alienated in this fight by your own party?" Minhaj asked. "Because you're keeping the a...
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado greets supporters in Norway after Nobel ceremony
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time in 11 months early Thursday morning, when she waved to supporters at a hotel in Norway's capital hours after her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf.
Nvidia: Reports of an Elaborate Chinese GPU Smuggling Operation Are ‘Far-fetched’
Deepseek reportedly received banned chips, and is allegedly using them to train a new model.
Report alleges national museum CEO mistreated staff, called leadership team 'sluts'
Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Harriet Solloway found that Marie Chapman, who holds the most senior job at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, engaged in a pattern of behaviour over a decade that caused emotional harm to employees.
Top automaker unleashes 250 limited-edition Corvettes inspired by America's founding
General Motors' Chevrolet announced a new America250 "Stars and Steel" collection celebrating the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary, which will include a "one of one" Corvette auctioned off in January and a set of 250 "limited-edition" Corvettes. The "Stars and Steel" collection will include cars across five Chevrolet vehicle models from its 2026 lineup — the Corvette, Silverado EV, Silverado LD, Silverado HD and Colorado, which are all manufactured in the U.S. with globally sourced components...
Gavin Newsom reflects on his interview with Charlie Kirk, the ‘sincerity’ and ‘grace’ of slain conservative
California Gov. Gavin Newsom reflected on his March interview with slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder for his willingness to debate those who disagreed with him in a "fair and balanced way" and for his understanding of "the pain young men are facing and struggling with," an area Newsom said Democrats could be addressing more effectively.In an interview with The New York Times' Ezra Klein Wednesday, Newsom lauded Kirk's "sincerity" and "gra...
The National | Torrential rains drench B.C.’s Fraser Valley
Dec. 10, 2025 | Heavy rains triggered a local state of emergency and evacuation orders in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley. The U.S. ratchets up tensions by seizing an oil tanker near Venezuela. And, an exclusive interview with Robert Munsch.
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One of the Last Times Square Dive Bars Faces Eviction
New York is a city of hustlers, of odds makers and shot takers. For 54 years, Jimmy’s Corner has been their bar.
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In an escalation of US campaign, oil tanker seized under sanctions warrant off Venezuela coast
US said a seizure warrant was executed for an oil tanker used in defiance of sanctions.
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Southern California mountain lions recommended for threatened status
The California wildlife department is recommending listing mountain lions in Southern California and the Central Coast as threatened.
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Florida man claims X-Men teleported him into stolen BMW before 160km/h crash
The BMW's owner had left the keys in the cupholder while walking his dog.
Walz urges Noem to 'reassess' immigration enforcement strategy in Minnesota after alleged citizen arrests
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is urging Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to "reassess" her enforcement strategy after he said multiple U.S. citizens have been arrested during federal immigration operations across the state amid the Trump administration's aggressive mass deportation campaign.In a letter to Noem, Walz said he was writing with "serious concern" regarding arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis. "Reports indicate that some citizens were ...
Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library storytime reading session
A group of Chicago elementary school students were met by an unexpected visitor on Tuesday when former President Barack Obama walked in wearing a Santa hat and sat down to read to them.The Burke Elementary School students were at the Bessie Coleman branch of the Chicago Public Library, where they were learning about leadership qualities.As the students were learning, Obama walked into the library and asked, "How you guys doing?"After making introductions, Obama began to read "Flying Free: How Be...
Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library story time reading session
A group of Chicago elementary school students had an unexpected visitor Tuesday when former President Barack Obama walked in wearing a Santa hat and sat down to read to them.The Burke Elementary School students were at the Bessie Coleman branch of the Chicago Public Library, where they were learning about leadership qualities.As the students were learning, Obama walked into the library and asked, "How you guys doing?"After making introductions, Obama began to read "Flying Free: How Bessie Colema...
Massachusetts man dies from deadly lung disease linked to popular kitchen countertops
Massachusetts health officials announced Tuesday that the state has confirmed its first case of an incurable lung disease linked to exposure to certain countertop stones.The disease is particularly associated with quartz, which has become increasingly popular in recent years for its practicality and aesthetic, according to health officials.The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said a 40-year-old man, who has worked in the stone countertop industry for 14 years, was recently diagnos...
Former music teacher allegedly groomed and had inappropriate relationship with teen student
A former teacher at a Connecticut school has been arrested and charged over an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student several years ago.Documents reviewed by Fox News Digital show Ciara Picard, 39, who taught music at Maloney High School in Meriden, faces five counts of second-degree sexual assault.The charges are also detailed further in an unsealed arrest warrant, according to News 8 Daily News.Records show a police investigation began in response to allegations Picard had a sexual ...
Jelly Roll says lifelong gun ban as a felon should have 'path to redemption,' wants his right to hunt back
Jelly Roll is planning to plead with the government to allow him to own a rifle so he can hunt.The country star appeared on the "Joe Rogan Experience" and discussed the terms of his parole, which prohibit him from owning or firing a gun.Rogan asked Jelly Roll if these conditions were "forever," which prompted Jelly Roll to explain that he's up for a pardon this month."Well, this is interesting. This is a slippery slope for me. I am up for a pardon this year. My paperwork has been sent to my gove...
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Chaos, bloodshed as driver slams into 8 Anaheim High School runners
Eight students on the Anaheim High School Track team have been transported to a hospital after a man plowed into the group while they were on a practice run, authorities said.
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Driver slams into 8 Anaheim High runners a 'nightmare scenario,' says one SoCal track coach
Eight students on the Anaheim High School track team have been taken to a hospital after a man plowed into them during their practice run, authorities said.
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Mass killing of civilians on October 7 amounted ‘to the crime against humanity of extermination’
Militants in Gaza 'continued to commit violations and crimes' to do with the hostages.
Elon Musk accuses Ilhan Omar of treason over Somalia comments in viral social media post
Elon Musk accused Rep. Ilhan Omar of committing treason over past comments in which she vowed to safeguard Somali interests in the U.S. while assuring her constituents the administration would "do what we ask it to do.""This sounds like treason," Musk wrote on X, reposting a clip of Omar speaking to Somali constituents in Minnesota in 2024.The video circulated widely online and was highlighted further by the Tesla and SpaceX CEO's retweet Wednesday.Omar originally made the remarks in January 202...
Bondi shares heart-pounding footage of US seizing Venezuelan oil tanker in rare action last seen in 2014
Attorney General Pam Bondi released video footage Wednesday of U.S. forces seizing a Venezuelan crude oil tanker, a bold move last ordered more than a decade ago.Video footage showed FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents, along with U.S. Coast Guard members, with support from the Department of War, executing a precise seizure of the tanker, which was being used to move sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.Armed personnel in tactical gear rappelled from a helicopter above the ve...
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A Mysterious Fire, a Helpful Neighbor and a Murder Charge
Virginia Cranwell, 82, died in a fire in her New Jersey home this summer. Her neighbor, who claimed he tried to save her, now faces murder and arson charges.
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US Homeland Security Department to create its own fleet of 737 jets for deportations
US Department of Homeland Security will spend nearly $240 million to buy the planes.
Holiday precautions to spread cheer, not germs
Health officials are reminding Canadians to maintain healthy habits during the holiday season, as influenza leads to more school absences and hospitalizations.
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The Solution To Finding An Atmosphere On TRAPPIST-1 e
arXiv:2512.07695v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: One of the forefront goals in the field of exoplanets is the detection of an atmosphere on a temperate terrestrial exoplanet, and among the best suited systems to do so is TRAPPIST-1. However, JWST transit observations of the TRAPPIST-1 planets show significant contamination from stellar surface features that we are unable to confidently model. Here, we present the motivation and first observations of our JWST multi-cycle program of TRAPPIST-1 e...
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Man Admits to Strangling Pregnant Woman in 1996, Settling Cold Case
Gregory Fleetwood, 69, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday in the killing of 36-year-old Jasmine Porter. He is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Trump repeatedly bumped by bathroom door during hilarious AF1 gaggle: 'Come on out!'
Turns out the most aggressive follow-up question aboard Air Force One came from the lavatory door.A mid-flight press gaggle aboard Air Force One turned unexpectedly chaotic — and instantly viral — on Tuesday when a bathroom door behind President Donald Trump suddenly swung open and bumped him mid-sentence, prompting the president to stop, turn, and deadpan: "Hello. Somebody’s in there. Come on out!"The press corps burst into laughter, briefly drowning out the briefing as the unidentified occupan...
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Pro-housing group sues Newsom over duplex ban in wildfire zones
Pro-housing group YIMBY Law sued Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday, challenging Newsom's executive order blocking SB 9 in fire-stricken communities.
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Pro-housing group sues Newsom over duplex law suspension in wildfire zones
Pro-housing group YIMBY Law sued Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, challenging Newsom's executive order blocking SB 9 in fire-stricken communities.
Mamdani declares he's ready for 'any consequence' for standing against Trump's federal immigration enforcement
New York City Mayor-elect Zorhan Mamdani told MS NOW on Wednesday that he is willing to face whatever consequences come from defying President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.MS NOW reporter Jacob Soboroff, who interviewed Mamdani, recalled how U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem warned that Mamdani could be "violating the Constitution" after he posted a video giving residents advice on how to evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. "Gavin Newsom to...
64% of Teens Say They Use AI Chatbots as Mental Health Concerns Mount
The teens just love ChatGPT. Does OpenAI love them back?
Mewgenics, the next game from The Binding of Isaac's developer, will arrive next February on PC
Indie game developer Edmund McMillen hosted a Reddit AMA today offering some more details about his upcoming game Mewgenics. For starters, the Steam release date for this turn-based cat-breeding RPG has been slightly delayed to February 10. The game was first announced all the way back in 2012 and had most recently been slated for a launch some time this year. Part of the long development cycle was so that McMillen could pause to launch Super Meat Boy Forever, the sequel to his Super Meat Boy pl...
Colorado repeat offender freed from jail less than two weeks before allegedly killing mother of three: report
A Colorado repeat offender is accused of brutally murdering the mother of his children before spending several days pushing her lifeless body around in a shopping cart – just a week after being released from jail.Thomas Perales, a homeless man with multiple prior arrests, is accused of killing Annette Marie Valdez after her body was discovered inside a Westminster trash can on Dec. 4, according to 9NEWS. Perales had violated a protection order taken out by Valdez numerous times, and had been rel...
Alberta boy, 12, pleads guilty to attempted murder of 7-year-old brother
A 12-year-old Lethbridge, Alta., boy who “had been researching murder on YouTube” before he stabbed his seven-year-old brother nine times, pleaded guilty to attempted murder Wednesday afternoon.
Gaza aid deliveries falling short of ceasefire terms: AP analysis
Aid deliveries into Gaza are falling far short of the amount called for under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, according to an Associated Press analysis of the Israeli military's figures as humanitarian groups say the shortfall is severely impacting the strip's two million people.
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Enforcement officers fine British pensioner for spitting leaf out of his mouth
The original £250 penalty was later cut to £150 after an appeal.
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Nursing Home Owners Pocketed Millions as Patients Suffered, Report Says
As the owners intentionally understaffed two New Jersey facilities and diverted Medicaid money for their own use, residents in the homes “suffered unnecessarily,” the state comptroller said.
13 Republicans defy GOP leadership, vote with Dems to advance repeal of Trump order on federal unions
Thirteen House Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a bill to reverse President Donald Trump's executive order cracking down on federal worker unions on Wednesday evening.The bill was led by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, who forced a vote on the measure via a mechanism called a discharge petition. It's designed to force a vote on legislation over the wishes of leadership provided it gets support from a majority of House lawmakers.A motion to proceed with debate and a vote on the final bill pa...
Climate change supercharged cyclone damage in parts of Asia, study finds
Deadly cyclones with torrential rains are supercharged by warming temperatures, says a new report by the World Weather Attribution group. At least 1,600 people were killed after Cyclones Senyar and Ditwah tore through Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka in late November.
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How to Fight Rising Utility Bills? Take Over the Company, Activists Say.
A grass-roots coalition is trying to push New York State to use eminent domain to buy out Central Hudson Gas and Electric and replace it with a public authority.
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Woman gives birth in a driverless Waymo taxi in San Francisco. She's not the first one
A woman gave birth in a driverless Waymo on the way to the hospital in San Francisco. The company says this isn't the first time.
Philip Rivers embraces NFL comeback at quarterback after return to Colts: ‘I thought that ship had sailed’
Philip Rivers stepped away from the NFL following the 2020 season. He appeared in 16 games that year in what, until recently, marked his lone season with the Indianapolis Colts.Fast-forward five years, as a season-ending injury to Colts starter Daniel Jones prompted Rivers’ former team to give him a call about the possibility of putting his retirement on pause. The 44-year-old Rivers was signed to Indy’s practice squad this week.Until recently, Rivers said he believed his football story was alre...
Trump says 'any deal' to buy Warner Bros should include CNN
President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that CNN be part of any sale of the Warner Bros. Studios."I think the people that have run CNN for the last long period of time are a disgrace," Trump told reporters from the White House Wednesday. "I think it's imperative that CNN be sold because you certainly wouldn't want to put people, just leave those people with some money, good money at CNN so that, you know, they can spend even more money spreading poison because it's lies. It's a disgrace. So, I...
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Torrance postal carrier raided the mail to fund a luxury lifestyle: Dior bags, lavish trips
A Torrance postal carrier who pleaded guilty to bank fraud for stealing credit cards and checks on her route was sentenced to more than five years in prison.
Baldwin Wallace student government votes down Turning Point USA chapter after campus hostility
Student government at Baldwin Wallace University, in a suburb of Cleveland, have voted against having a Turning Point USA chapter at their school. Grace Pruchnicki, a senior who has been working to get the club officially recognized, told Fox News Digital that the student government turned down the chapter in lopsided fashion. "We had been working for two months to try and get our charter approved," Pruchnicki told Fox News Digital in a statement, and added that she was not speaking on behalf of...
Fire Up ‘Fallout: The Ghoul Log’ and Irradiate Your Holidays
Prime Video has released a festive video ahead of 'Fallout' season two, but be warned: that's not a log burning in the fire.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain plans to demolish two park rides will you miss them?
Six Flags will remove a 70-year-old coaster called the Magic Flyer, and the 40-year-old swing ride Tweety's Escape, named after the iconic Looney Tunes character.
Trump warns Colombian President Gustavo Petro he will ‘be next’ amid drug trafficking rift
President Donald Trump said Colombia's president could be targeted in the same way as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid a growing rift between the two leaders over the export of illegal drugs to the United States and its military presence in the region.Trump was speaking with reporters in the Oval Office when he was asked about Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who has been a vocal critic of U.S. military strikes on suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Caribbean.Trump was asked whethe...
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Beijing’s hypersonic missiles ‘could sink US aircraft carriers within minutes’
Reliance on costly arms has US exposed to China’s ability to mass-produce cheaper systems.
NYC radio host rips Mets owner Steve Cohen after homegrown star leaves: 'Sold us a bill of goods'
The New York Mets have officially entered a new era.After seven seasons, both Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz left the Mets for other teams on back-to-back days. Alonso is reportedly headed to the Baltimore Orioles, while Diaz will be joining the back-to-back reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers.It’s a hard reality for Mets fans to accept, especially after Steve Cohen, by far the richest owner in the sport and a lifelong Mets fan, took control of the team five years ago. Yet the front office decided...
Kelly shrugs off Trump court-martial threat, says growing up in Tony Soprano’s hometown made him ‘resilient’
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said in a new interview that he isn’t losing sleep over the Trump administration’s threat to investigate or even court-martial him. The warning comes after Kelly and several other Democratic lawmakers posted a video urging service members not to follow "illegal" orders.In an interview with Vanity Fair, Kelly addressed the threats from President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and compared his upbringing to the HBO mafia drama "The Sopranos.""I grew up in...
Retired elementary teacher who worked as Santa arrested on child abuse material charges
A retired New Jersey elementary schoolteacher who was portraying Santa at public and private events has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material charges after investigators traced illicit uploads back to him, prosecutors said.Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey’s office announced Monday that 64-year-old Mark Paulino was charged with second-degree distribution of child sexual abuse material, second-degree possession of child sexual abuse material with the intent to distribute...
Feds release photo of illegal alien accused of wounding 4 Nebraska officers, say he crossed border as child
Federal officials have released a photo of the illegal alien accused of wounding four officers in Nebraska Dec. 3 after severely injuring a 61-year-old man in a suspected random attack."This violent criminal illegal from El Salvador shot four police officers and a 61-year-old man in cold blood in Omaha on Dec. 3," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. "Despite multiple previous criminal arrests, he remained at large in American communities."The suspect was identified as 28-y...
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After Shutdown, Democrats Claim Credit for Funding They Opposed
Several Democrats who fought to steer federal money to their states and districts have boasted about their success even after voting against the bill that provided the funds.
The NES game Jaws is getting a retro physical re-release on Switch and PS5
The year is 1987. Beverly Hills Cop II is the highest-grossing movie. "Walk Like an Egyptian" is the hottest song. The Iran-Contra scandal dominates American political headlines, while Konami’s Contra sucks up coins in arcades. But towering above them all is the watershed moment of Jaws arriving on the NES. ("This time there's no escape!", warned the box art.) Now, 38 years later, the 8-bit game is returning as a Limited Run Games physical re-release.The retro release coincides with the Spielber...
Apple TV and Apple Music were down for some users
Apple Music and Apple TV were briefly down during outage, according to Apple’s System Status page. The outage was logged on Apple’s own system at around 2:53PM ET and affected both of the company’s streaming services, along with Apple TV’s Channels feature, until the company resolved the issue around 4:31PM ET. On DownDetector, reports of issues with Apple TV and Apple Music first appeared right around 2:33PM ET, a little before Apple officially confirmed the outage on its own site. Only “some” ...
Sharon Osbourne defends daughter Kelly after trolls target her appearance following Ozzy's death
Sharon Osbourne will protect her children at all costs. During an appearance on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," Sharon — whose husband and late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne died earlier this year -— came to her daughter's defense after online trolls attacked Kelly's appearance. While speaking about naysayers who have been taking to the internet to poke fun at Kelly's weight loss, Morgan shared a video that Kelly recently posted on social media in response. "To the people who keep thinking that they're b...
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13 Charged in Gang-Related Attack That Killed 16-Year-Old in Harlem
The defendants, members of the “OY” gang, were charged with attempted murder in the death of Tresaun Clements, who was not affiliated with a gang, prosecutors said.
The History of the Cuts of the Original ‘Star Wars’
The original theatrical cut of 'Star Wars: A New Hope' is returning to theaters for its 50th anniversary. But what does 'original' actually mean?
Japan On Alert for ‘Megaquake’ After Magnitude 7.6 Shakes the Nation
"Please stay prepared to evacuate immediately if you feel any shaking, while continuing your socioeconomic activities.”
Moderate Republicans buck leadership with bid to force vote on Obamacare subsidies as premium cliff looms
A group of moderate Republicans is defying House GOP leaders to try and force a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies that expire at the end of this year.Republicans led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., on Wednesday filed a measure known as a discharge petition, a mechanism designed to force a vote on legislation over the wishes of leadership, provided it gets support from a majority of House lawmakers.A dramatic series of events unfolded on the House floor as House GOP leaders worked ...
Moderate Republicans stage Obamacare rebellion as health cost frustrations erupt in House
A group of moderate Republicans is defying House GOP leaders to try and force a vote on extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies that expire at the end of this year.Republicans led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., on Wednesday filed a measure known as a discharge petition, a mechanism designed to force a vote on legislation over the wishes of leadership, provided it gets support from a majority of House lawmakers.A dramatic series of events unfolded on the House floor as House GOP leaders worked ...
Columbia review finds Jewish students were called 'murderers,' blasted with anti-Israel tirades
Columbia University’s antisemitism task force has released its final report on instances of Jewish and Israeli students being harassed in classrooms. The nearly 70-page document outlines repeated incidents involving both students and professors and recommends changes the university should make.The task force was created in Nov. 2023 after protests broke out on the Ivy League campus following the Oct. 7 terror attacks and the subsequent Israel-Hamas war. Dozens of students were arrested during an...
Meta is reportedly working on a new AI model called 'Avocado' and it might not be open source
Mark Zuckerberg has for months publicly hinted that he is backing away from open-source AI models. Now, Meta's latest AI pivot is starting to come into focus. The company is reportedly working on a new model, known inside of Meta as "Avocado," which could mark a major shift away from its previous open-source approach to AI development. Both CNBC and Bloomberg have reported on Meta's plans surrounding "Avocado," with both outlets saying the model "could" be proprietary rather than open-source. Av...
Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios weigh in on trans athlete debate
COURT CLASH – Before their "Battle of the Sexes" match, tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios said trans athletes should not compete against biological women, with Sabalenka arguing it is unfair and gives them a "huge advantage." Continue reading … COUNTER CLAIM – Prominent transgender athlete Blaire Fleming has accused former teammate Brooke Slusser of lifestyle and academic issues, claims Slusser disputes. On the one-year anniversary of their final match at San Jose State, Slusser told...
Burgum calls California a ‘national security risk’ as Energy chief warns blue states are skewing cost averages
EXCLUSIVE: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum claims California’s dependence on foreign oil is a "national security risk," arguing that restrictive blue state energy policies are undermining U.S. energy dominance.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Burgum contrasted energy policies in places like Pennsylvania and Alaska, where he and Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently toured the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it was primed for expanded resource development with more restrictive ...
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Taliban denies arrest of Peaky Blinders cosplay group in Herat
Taliban officials insist the men were only 'advised', not formally arrested.
EXCLUSIVE: Millions of illegal immigrants leave US in record-breaking year under Trump policies, DHS says
EXCLUSIVE - More than 2.5 million illegal immigrants have left the United States over the past year, including more than 605,000 deportations since President Donald Trump took office in January.The record-breaking figures provided by the Department of Homeland Security to Fox News Digital revealed that 1.9 million illegal immigrants have self-deported since Trump took office on Jan. 20."Illegal aliens are hearing our message to leave now. They know that if they don’t, we will find them, we will ...
