Trump eyes action on Greenland, setting up White House face-off with Denmark
Leaders from Greenland and Denmark are slated to meet with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio Wednesday at the White House as President Donald Trump weighs acquiring Greenland. While the Danish territory claims it is seeking independence from Copenhagen, Denmark, and isn’t interested in becoming part of the U.S., Trump repeatedly has stated a desire to secure Greenland for the U.S. as Russian and Chinese presence grows in the Arctic — dating back to his first administrati...
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Peering Below Callisto’s Icy Crust with ALMA
What exists beneath the surface of Jupiter’s icy moon, Callisto? This is what a recent study accepted by The Planetary Science Journal hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated the subsurface composition of Callisto, which is Jupiter’s outermost Galilean satellite. This study has the potential to help scientists better understand the interior composition of Callisto, which is hypothesized to possess a subsurface liquid water ocean, and develop new techniques for exploring planetary ...
Washington Post reporter’s home searched by FBI
The FBI executed a search warrant on Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home on Wednesday as part of a probe into "a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials," the paper announced. Natanson was at her Virginia home at the time of the search and a warrant said "law enforcement was investigating Aurelio Perez-Lugones, a system administrator in Maryland who has a top secret security clearance and has been accused of accessing and taking home class...
Some US military personnel told to leave Middle East bases, US official confirms
Some U.S. military personnel have been told to leave bases in the Middle East, Fox News has learned.The order comes amid widespread protests in Iran and threats to intervene from President Donald Trump. Qatar's government confirmed that some U.S. personnel had departed from the Al Udeid Air Base, America's largest military base in the Middle East.Qatar's International Media Office said the steps were part of broader efforts to safeguard the security of citizens and residents and to protect criti...
Tax fight puts California on collision course as billionaires leave for red states
California’s fight over taxes and regulation is colliding with a broader economic shift, as wealthy residents and entrepreneurs take their money elsewhere — delivering a windfall of capital, jobs and taxpayers to red-state competitors.That shift is already visible in migration patterns across the country.From 2021 to 2024, Texas and Florida posted the largest net population gains, while California and several northeastern states recorded some of the steepest losses, according to IRS and U.S. Cen...
US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran
FIRST ON FOX: The State Department is pausing all visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge. A State Department memo, seen first by Fox News Digital, directs consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses screening and vetting procedures. The countries include Somalia, Russia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Nigeria, Thailand, Yemen and more. The pause will begin Jan. 21 and will...
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she ‘absolutely’ wouldn't support boys in girls sports if she had trans child
Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene defended her stance against transgender students participating in women’s sports on Tuesday during a CNN interview.The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday on whether states can ban transgender students from competing in women's sports. Lawyers for Idaho and West Virginia defended their state's laws that limit participation for transgender females who were designated male at birth in both public school and college athletics. While the outcome ...
Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Majority Leader John Thune tapped Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst to lead a legislative push to crack down on fraud and prevent a repeat of Minnesota’s sweeping fraud scandal, Fox News Digital learned."You might have heard those who fail to ‘learn’ from history are doomed to repeat it," Ernst told Fox News Digital Wednesday, referring to the Minnesota daycare infamously featured by YouTuber Nick Shirley, called the "Quality Learing Center." "What has been uncovered in Minnesota is stagger...
Paris Hilton vows to fight ‘until every child is protected’ after detailing alleged abuse
Paris Hilton is turning her past pain into purpose.The hotel heiress and entrepreneur is the focus of a new documentary, "Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir." The film follows the mother of two as she prepares for her first full-length concert at the Hollywood Palladium after the release of her 2024 album, "Infinite Icon." It also examines how she turned to music during some of the darkest periods of her life.In 2020, Hilton came forward with allegations of abuse she said she suffered as a teen at U...
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Follow SpaceX's Returning Crew-11 Mission Wednesday Night
In a historic first, an unspecified medical issue is prompting an early return from the International Space Station on Wednesday night, January 14th. And while the return will be featured live online from undocking to splashdown, if skies are clear, you might just be able to see the pair crossing the night sky tonight, shortly after undocking.
New MAGA coalition led by Sean Spicer targets voting demographic that will be crucial in 2026 midterms
FIRST ON FOX: A new pro-Trump initiative aimed at fighting for the nation's seniors is being launched by former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, who believes delivering for seniors will be key for Republicans heading into the 2026 midterms.A video accompanying the launch of the new Seniors Matter For America (SMFA) initiative this week points out that while the youth vote received a lot of attention during the 2024 election, the upcoming midterms will be decided by older Americans, and i...
Longtime college basketball coach Bill Courtney dead at 55
Bill Courtney, a longtime college basketball coach who was serving as an assistant for the Temple Owls men’s team, has died, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.Courtney’s cause of death was not revealed. Temple described it as a "sudden passing" in its announcement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of coach," Temple athletic director Arthur Johnson said in a statement. "In the short time that he has been part of the ...
Bandcamp prohibits music made ‘wholly or in substantial part’ by AI
Bandcamp has addressed the AI slop problem vexing musicians and their fans of late. The company is banning any music or audio on its platform that is "wholly or in substantial part" made by generative AI, according to its blog. It also clarified that the use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is “strictly prohibited” by policies already in place. Any music suspected to be AI generated may be removed by the Bandcamp team and the company is giving users reporting tools to flag such...
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse
High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday, in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic. It comes barely a year after a deal that brought Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus under the same roof.
Denmark, Greenland bring united front to White House as Trump says NATO needs U.S. to control island
U.S. officials will meet Denmark and Greenland officials at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the Arctic island, the semi-autonomous territory, which U.S. President Donald Trump wants to pry from the Danes.
Elevation Lab's extended battery AirTag case is down to only $16
AirTags already have a decently long battery life, but you will end up needing to replace the coin cell every two years or so. If you don't even want to be bothered with that, Elevation Lab made just the accessory for you: its AirTag battery case that can power the tracker for up to 10 years is on sale for 30 percent off. You can pick one up for only $16, and it's available in two- and four-packs as well at a discount. The TimeCapsule case uses two AA batteries to offer up to 14 times the lifes...
Dem senator says she's under federal investigation over 'unlawful orders' video
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., is reportedly the subject of a federal investigation following a controversial video in which she and several other lawmakers encouraged service members to "refuse illegal orders."The senator told The New York Times that she discovered the probe was launched by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's office. The Times reported that Pirro's office sent an email to the Senate’s sergeant-at-arms requesting an interview with Slotkin or her private cou...
Former Jets GM says fans should trust 'long-term plan' with Aaron Glenn despite top coaches available
Mike Tannenbaum may be biased, but he's confident in the New York Jets.Tannenbaum's "The 33rd Team" helped the Jets, of whom Tannenbaum was the general manager from 2006 to 2012, determine that Aaron Glenn would be their head coach heading into the 2025 season.However, the season was one to forget, as they went 3-14 and became the first team not to record an interception in an entire season. They also lost each of their final five games by at least 23 points, another NFL first.CLICK HERE FOR MOR...
Teachers union slams 'Trump regime,' claims ICE murdered Minneapolis agitator in message to supporters
The activist arm of America's largest teachers union sent a message to supporters over the weekend using inflammatory rhetoric aimed at the Trump administration and immigration authorities after an anti-ICE agitator was killed last week."From Minneapolis and Charlotte to Chicago and Portland, our students, families, and educators are coming together to tell the Trump regime to end their assault on our communities," said a Jan. 10 email from the National Education Association's Edjustice project....
Eating leftover pasta may be better for your blood sugar than consuming a fresh bowl, experts say
A viral social media hack claims that yesterday's pasta may be easier on your blood sugar than a fresh bowl — and experts say there's some science behind it.The trick is similar to claims that freezing and toasting bread can help curb blood sugar spikes, with both ideas suggesting that heating and cooling starchy foods can slow digestion.Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis highlighted the trend in an Instagram video not long ago, sharing with her followers the "hot tip" that eating pasta the next...
What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been
Claims that a mysterious "sonic weapon" was used in Venezuela have fueled speculation about exotic U.S. military technology and its potential effects on the human body.One eyewitness account from a Venezuelan guard, shared on social media by White Hosue press secretary Karoline Leavitt, claimed the weapon brought Venezuelan and Cuban security forces to their knees, "bleeding through their nose" and vomiting blood. While the Trump administration has not confirmed what weapon, if any, may have bee...
Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: 'Politics at its worst'
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has been criticized over her shifting stance on Venezuela and its fallen president Nicolás Maduro after she supported military action to take out Maduro and "delegitimizing" the Venezuelan government in 2019, but condemned the Trump administration for trying "to ‘run’ another country."In 2019, when running for president, Klobuchar advocated for using the military to remove Maduro and help establish a democracy in Venezuela, saying, "I'm also glad that we're trying to...
This ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Meme Creator Is Too Much Fun
Now you, or anyone really, can also return for the latest Marvel Studios mega team-up.
15 Best Office Chairs of 2026— I’ve Tested Nearly 65 to Pick Them
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Matthew McConaughey fights unauthorized AI likenesses by trademarking himself
Matthew McConaughey filed trademark applications to prevent his likeness from being used by AI companies without permission, and the US Patent and Trademark Office has approved eight so far. According to the Wall Street Journal, the trademarks were for video and audio clips featuring the actor staring, smiling and talking. One was for a video of him standing on a porch, while another was for an audio recording of him saying “alright, alright, alright,” his signature catchphrase from the movie Da...
Florida paraglider survives 500-foot plunge into ocean
A 52-year-old Florida man walked away unharmed after his powered paraglider dropped 500 feet out of the sky and splashed into the ocean on Friday, authorities said.The dramatic fall happened just before noon off the coast of Singer Island near Riviera Beach, the Riviera Beach Police Department said. Bystanders captured the incident on cell phone video.Sarah Williamson, a lifeguard with Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue, told WFLX-TV that she first noticed the paraglider was in trouble upon seeing t...
Trump chides Tony Dokoupil during CBS interview, says anchor 'wouldn't have this job' if he lost 2024 election
President Donald Trump had some fun at the expense of CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil, insisting he wouldn't be in the "CBS Evening News" chair if it weren't for him.During an interview that aired on Tuesday's broadcast of "CBS Evening News," Dokoupil told Trump that "everyday Americans" he spoke with don't feel the benefits of the economy under his administration.Trump pushed back, stressing that he has only been in office for 11 months and that he "inherited a mess.""Tony, we now have the hottes...
Jeanine Pirro fires back at Fed Chair Powell, says ‘no one is above the law’ amid central bank probe
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro blasted Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday, saying "no one is above the law" amid criticism over a newly launched probe into the central bank."The chairman says, 'You're attacking the independence of the Federal Reserve.' That's not what we're doing. We're doing our job," Pirro said during a "Hannity" appearance. "I think the sad part about this is that no one is above the law, nor should anyone think that they have the righ...
US sees net negative migration for first time in decades amid Trump admin enforcement, economists say
More immigrants left the United States than those who entered the country in 2025 — an occurrence that happened for the first time in at least a half a century, according to a new report from economists. The report published this week by the Brookings Institution said, "There was a significant drop-off in entries to the United States in 2025 relative to 2024 and an increase in enforcement activity leading to removals and voluntary departures." "We estimate that net migration was between –10,000 ...
GOP senator pushes to create anti-fraud special inspector general after Minnesota fraud revelations
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, D-Mo., is introducing legislation to create a special inspector general to investigate federal program fraud across the country after revelations about rampant abuse in Minnesota, Fox News Digital has learned.The legislation would allow the inspector general to conduct audits and investigations as well as general oversight over federally funded child assistance programs throughout the U.S. The official would also submit quarterly reports to Congress and refer any ...
WIRED Tested Dozens of Blenders. These Are Our 8 Favorites (2026)
The perfect kitchen companions, these versatile blenders can whip up breakfasts, dips, milkshakes, cocktails, and everything in between.
Ontario man reaches settlement with Boeing over family's death in 2019 Ethiopia plane crash
An Ontario man has reached a settlement agreement with Boeing nearly seven years after six of his family members died in a plane crash.
Everything We Know About the Even Uglier Cybertruck From Saudi Arabia
If you want a Cybertruck of any kind, you're going to have to support a monster.
Liberal journalist claims ICE accepted her recruitment application without proper vetting
A liberal journalist slammed what she described as the "sloppiness" of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for allegedly accepting her recruitment application despite being an outspoken critic of the Trump administration.Laura Jadeed, who's been published in left-wing outlets like Rolling Stone, The Nation and The New Republic, revealed Tuesday that she was "hired" by ICE in a piece for Slate, calling out the "minimal screening" she underwent before being offered the job."The plan...
Supreme Court pins trans athlete's lawyer who won't define 'girl' and more top headlines
1. Supreme Court presses trans athlete's lawyer to define 'girl' 2. US military launches wave of strikes in Somalia targeting ISIS3. President Trump gave ‘appropriate’ response after heckler confrontation CHAOS IN THE COLD – Woman seen on video allegedly blocking Minnesota ICE operation with car as agitators surround agents. Continue reading …CULTURE WAR – Behind the scenes of the chaotic trans athlete SCOTUS hearing and opposing protests. Continue reading …HOUSE OF SECRETS – Nanny testifies aff...
Tom Brady talks Aaron Rodgers' possible retirement, improving in broadcast booth
It’s hard to believe that Tom Brady has been out of the NFL for nearly two full seasons after putting together a career that may never be replicated.Brady went through the tough choice of whether to retire from the league and go to the other side of the sport in the broadcasting world. He played 23 seasons in the NFL between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing with seven Super Bowl titles.One of his biggest counterparts, Aaron Rodgers, will be going through the same ment...
The Merach Vibration Plate Is the Funniest Workout I've Ever Done
It turns out that this TikTok-viral vibration plate may have some surprising health benefits.
Timothy Busfield’s next court move in child sex abuse case hinges on flight risk, legal expert says
Timothy Busfield surrendered Tuesday to New Mexico authorities on child sex abuse charges, days after an arrest warrant was issued for "The West Wing" actor.Busfield, 68, was held without bail and is expected to appear in front of a judge on two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse.The "Thirtysomething" star denied the claims upon surrendering and is "determined to clear his name," according to a statement from his lawyer provided to Fox News Digital.New Mexi...
Virginia nanny testifies affair, alibi plan ended in bloodshed after love triangle tore apart affluent family
WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENTThe Virginia trial of Brendan Banfield, a former IRS special agent accused of being the mastermind behind a grisly double murder to cover up an affair with his family’s au pair, kicked off Tuesday with his mistress taking the stand to provide an explosive firsthand account of the alleged killings. Banfield is charged with aggravated murder in the February 2023 killings of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan inside their home in Herndon, Virginia, an affluent sub...
Tesla's Full Self-Driving is switching to a subscription-only service
Tesla will stop selling its $8,000 Full Self-Driving (FSD) option and make it strictly a monthly subscription service after February 14, CEO Elon Musk announced on his X platform. Musk didn't reveal the price or why he's making the switch, though FSD is already available by subscription for $99 per month or $999 per year. The shift could be advantageous for buyers, particularly if they decide to dump their new Tesla or trade it in. It will also allow prospective owners to hedge their bets, as T...
Lobsters to tequila: Cargo theft is eating America’s lunch and driving up food prices
As families across the country were preparing to celebrate Christmas, criminals were busy playing the Grinch. On Christmas Eve, a $400,000 shipment of live lobsters headed to Costco warehouses in Illinois and Minnesota vanished after pickup in Massachusetts. Posing as a legitimate trucking company, thieves disabled the truck’s GPS and disappeared with the load, a calculated act of cargo theft now under investigation by the FBI.As brazen as it sounds, this was no one-off heist. Thieves recently m...
Democratic think tank urges party to drop ‘Abolish ICE’ slogan in new memo
Center-left think tank Third Way advised the Democratic Party to avoid calls to "Abolish ICE" in favor of immigration reform in a new memo released on Tuesday.The memo was written in response to renewed calls from progressive commentators and politicians to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency following the ICE-involved shooting of a Minnesota woman last week.While Third Way agreed with the Democratic Party that the Trump administration's immigration policies were "define...
5 Ways NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission Will Make Spaceflight History
The first crewed spaceflight of NASA’s Artemis program will break records, achieve historic firsts, and pave the way for America’s return to the Moon.
Is red meat back? Jillian Michaels breaks down saturated fat and the new food pyramid
Following last week’s announcement of updates to the food pyramid, nutrition experts continue to weigh in on how the new recommendations could change Americans' eating habits.The new pyramid, which was announced by HHS officials on Jan. 7, puts a greater emphasis on red meat, such as beef, pork and lamb, as well as other protein-rich foods.The guidelines call for more focus on "real food" and a move away from ultraprocessed foods, added sugar and refined carbs.TRUMP ADMIN'S NEW NUTRITION GUIDELI...
Dance, Magic Dance Your Way to ‘Labyrinth’ in Concert
Jim Henson's fantasy classic starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and a whole bunch of Muppets is hitting the road with a live band.
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National park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here's why
Planning to visit Yosemite or Sequoia National Parks, you could be asked for your citizenship status.
How AI Companies Got Caught Up in US Military Efforts
Two years ago, companies like Meta and OpenAI were united against military use of their tools. Now all of that has changed.
Golden Globes host says Trump jokes were scrapped
Comedian Nikki Glaser says she deliberately avoided political jokes while hosting the 2026 Golden Globes, saying they simply weren’t "funny" in the current climate.On Tuesday’s episode of Howard Stern’s radio show, Glaser said Trump-related jokes had been written but were ultimately cut."It’s not funny," Glaser said, according to The Hollywood Reporter, citing her appearance on Stern’s show."I was going to come in at some point and say, ‘I’m hearing from the bar that we’re out of ice. And you kn...
HHKB Professional Classic Type-S Review: A Brilliant but Niche Keyboard
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TikTok Shop Showed Me Search Suggestions for Products With Nazi Symbolism
Even after TikTok removed swastika jewelry from its online shop, I was algorithmically nudged toward a web of Nazi-related products during searches, like “double lightning bolt” and “ss” necklaces.
Texans star wears apparent pro-Palestine message on eye black during playoff game
While being interviewed by ESPN's "Monday Night Football" crew, it was revealed that Azeez Al-Shaair had a message he wanted to share.The Houston Texans linebacker was spotted wearing eye black that read "Stop the genocide."The message was likely regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Al-Shaair has supported Palestinians in the past, including wearing "Free Palestine" cleats for the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" campaign during...
Inside the SCOTUS hearing bound to be a turning point in the culture war over trans athletes in women's sports
Trained military snipers stood on the roof of the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday standing guard over a verbal battle between an alliance of women donning shirts that read XX-XY, against a hoard of pink, white and blue-painted activists, some wearing costumes, and some barely wearing anything. At one point, the convergence descended into harrowing cries of "Stop cutting off the breasts!" while the other side tried to drown it out with a blunt and repetitive chant of "Trans! Trans! Trans!" But inside ...
SEE IT: Police guard Chicago home of surgeon ex charged in Ohio dentist double murder
CHICAGO — The door to the Chicago apartment where an Ohio murder suspect lived sat under police watch for hours after he was arrested in the double homicide.The suspect, Michael McKee, is accused in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Spencer Tepe, a dentist, and 39-year-old Monique Tepe. Both were found dead with gunshot wounds in their Columbus, Ohio, home. McKee is Monique's ex-husband, according to court records. Authorities say McKee was living in a high-rise apartment building on Chicago’s N...
Hundreds of mysterious old shoes wash up on beach during cleanup, baffling officials
Hundreds of old-fashioned shoes recently washed up on a beach in Wales — and locals are still trying to figure out why.Volunteers working for the Beach Academy CIC, an educational center in Porthcawl, found the shoes on Dec. 18 during their efforts on a rock pool restoration project.The team was trying to clear out litter to help restore rock pools to their natural state when they found the cache.SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS' KIDS SCREAM WITH EXCITEMENT AFTER FINDING 2,000-YEAR-OLD COINS IN WEST BANK ...
Washington school district forces students to hide Bibles in backpacks, lawsuit alleges
A Washington school district is facing a federal lawsuit after a school board member openly admitted to holding "animus" toward a Christian program and officials allegedly forced elementary students to keep Bibles and religious materials "sealed in an envelope" and hidden inside their backpacks.The complaint, filed Dec. 18 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, centers on the treatment of LifeWise Academy, a national nonprofit that provides off-campus, parent-led Bibl...
House Republican recognizes transgender Dem Sarah McBride as 'the gentleman from Delaware'
Republican Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia referred to Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride as "the gentleman from Delaware, Representative McBride" when recognizing the lawmaker to speak in the House on Tuesday.McBride, who took office last year, identifies as a transgender woman."The People’s House recognizes basic biology," Clyde declared in a post on X that features the video clip of his remark.TRANSGENDER LAWMAKER CHANGES COURSE, CLAIMS ‘RIGHT-WING EFFORT' TO BLAME FOR TRANS BACKLASHFox News Digital ...
Trump signals long road ahead in Venezuela in his boldest interventionist move yet
President Donald Trump is setting the stage for the U.S. to be involved in overseeing Venezuela for a significant period of time, after conducting strikes and capturing dictator Nicolás Maduro and labeling himself "acting" president of Venezuela. The move marks his boldest interventionist move yet — a foreign policy approach by which one country intervenes in another state's affairs — and follows other major military operations from the Trump administration, including strikes in Syria in Decembe...
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Iranian Americans in SoCal watch Iran protests with a mix of hope and 'visceral dread'
In Southern California, home to the nation's largest Iranian diaspora, the anti-government protests in Iran are being watched nervously.
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Shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center to become homeless service campus
Private investors purchased the shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles and are partnering with nonprofits and government to turn the campus into a one-stop shop for homeless people to seek help.
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Chabria: ICE can't be trusted. Can California force accountability?
ICE has lost credibility with the public after the fatal shooting of Renee Good. California has the best plan for demanding accountability from the opaque agency.
UK scraps digital ID requirement for workers
The UK government has backtracked on a plan to require all workers to have a digital ID following a backlash. It will no longer be mandatory to register with the digital ID program to prove one has the right to work in the country, as the BBC reports.The government announced the now-scrapped digital ID requirement in September. "You will not be able to work in the United Kingdom if you do not have digital ID," Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said at the time. "It's as simple as that." The govern...
Hillary Clinton expected to defy Epstein probe subpoena, risking criminal charges
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, but she's expected to ignore the order, potentially risking criminal charges.Hillary Clinton is scheduled to be deposed behind closed doors at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, and it appears the GOP-led committee will move forward with holding the interview in some form regardless of whether she attends.Hillary and Bill Clinton's lawyers sent a letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman J...
Best Bone Conduction Headphones (2026): Shokz, Suunto, Mojawa
Everyone needs a safe way to listen to music on outdoor runs. We’ve found the bone conduction headphones to grab on your way out the door.
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How Will the New Chancellor Change New York Schools?
Kamar Samuels, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s choice to run the school system, has favored integration and academic rigor.
The best USB-C hub for 2026
Having fewer ports makes laptops and tablets lighter and more affordable but that also cuts down on your connectivity options. If you’ve got a MacBook Air, a slim Chromebook or a tablet you’d like to get more utility out of, a USB-C hub can help. Using just a single port on your device, these multiport adapters will let you hook up screens, tap into Ethernet cables, connect mice and keyboards, and transfer data to drives and memory cards. Most also give you a way to power your device through the...
An illegal immigrant killed my daughter leftists march for Renee, not for Katie
As I read and watched the coverage coming out of Minneapolis about the tragic shooting of a woman allegedly attempting to run over a federal agent with her vehicle, two things immediately came to me. First, how demonstrators were being stoked, inflamed and used by politicians for self-serving purposes. Second — and far more personal — where was the outrage when my innocent 20-year-old daughter, Katie Abraham, was killed by an illegal alien shielded and protected by Illinois’ sanctuary policies? ...
Why Holocaust remembrance matters as history is rewritten and antisemitism surges
In the small Polish town of Gniewoszów, the traces of Jewish life had been so thoroughly erased that even the tombstones from the destroyed cemetery were stolen and cut into millstones and pavers. In a sense, this is not so different from what is happening today, where facts are being warped and history reshaped into a means to advance political ideologies of the present. As International Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, none of us can sit idly by and let this happen.When we arrived in Gnie...
'Zohranomics': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist math doesn’t add up
Democratic Socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is focusing on affordability. But his "free stuff" policy agenda would flunk an introductory economics midterm.For example: Free bus rides will increase demand and cause overcrowding as service deteriorates. Can you envision New Yorkers queuing up like Londoners? Ditto free childcare, with risk of fraud. Ditto rent freezes, which are not likely to spur a rent-relieving housing supply surge.Does Mamdani really think public employees will wor...
7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.
Toronto-area care home resident attacked, mother says, as support worker strike approaches 2 months
The mother of a resident of a care home west of Toronto says he was attacked by another resident while support workers from the facility remain on strike after almost two months. The attack comes after the death of another resident at the same facility in December.
2025 continues streak of hottest years ever recorded
2025 ranked as the third hottest year on record, barely behind the last two years, and one where regions of the world still saw dangerous and deadly heatwaves.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco quietly extends 'green' steel timeline from 2028 to 2050, gets $50M more from Ottawa
Dofasco and the federal government owe the city an explanation about what's actually happening with the decarbonization plans, says a Hamilton resident, as the changes raise more questions than answers.
Air Canada ordered to compensate Ottawa man $15K after losing appeal
Roughly three and a half years after an Ottawa man’s flight to Portugal was delayed by over 24 hours, the Ontario Superior Court has ordered Air Canada to pay Rejean Landry $15,000 in compensation.
South Korean prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Yoon over martial law declaration: 'Self-coup'
A South Korean court heard arguments Tuesday seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as prosecutors accused the ousted leader of orchestrating a rebellion through his controversial martial law declaration in December 2024.Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk asked the Seoul Central District Court to impose the sentence, arguing that Yoon’s actions amounted to "anti-state activities" and describing the decree as a "self-coup."Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office last ...
Multiple people killed after construction crane falls, derails train in Thailand
At least 22 people were killed and 64 injured in Thailand Wednesday after a construction crane fell on a passenger train, officials said.The crane struck a moving train in Nakhon Ratchasima province as it traveled from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani, causing the train to derail and catch fire, according to the province’s Public Relations Department.The department said in a Facebook post that the fire was under control and that officials were searching for people believed to be trapped inside the tr...
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A Week Without Heat in New York City
Some renters are constantly left without heat or hot water during the winter, leading them to bundle up in layers of clothing or risk fires by using space heaters.
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Trial to Begin for N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Who Threw Cooler at Fleeing Man
Erik Duran, who fatally struck the man, Eric Duprey, as he fled on a motorbike in 2023, faces charges of manslaughter, assault and criminally negligent homicide.
ICE head says agents facing 'constant impediments' after migrant seen ramming cars while trying to flee
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons argued on Tuesday that federal immigration agents are facing "constant impediments" and "constant attacks" after video showed a suspected illegal migrant in San Antonio ramming cars in an attempt to flee.The video shows the migrant in a car ramming into vehicles that were blocking them in from the front and the back, as the individual attempted to evade arrest.During an appearance on Fox News' "Hannity," Lyons was asked if rhetoric from Democrats criticizing ICE ca...
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More than 20 killed in train accident at China-backed project in Thailand
The crane was working on part of a $9.4b China-backed high-speed rail project.
At least 29 dead after crane collapses onto passenger train in Thailand
The crane, which was being used to construct an elevated highspeed railway, fell onto the moving train causing it to derail and catch fire.
At least 22 dead after crane collapses onto passenger train in Thailand
The crane, which was being used to construct an elevated highspeed railway, fell onto the moving train causing it to derail and catch fire.
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What the Bankruptcy of Saks Means for You
Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store.
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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival
The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.
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No heat relief is expected in the coming months after 2025 became the third hottest year on record
Some 770 million people lived through record annual heat where they are.
Scientists Found Something Unexpected in Pet Poop—and It’s Not Good
New research finds that a popular class of antiparasitics can linger in pet feces for quite some time, potentially posing a danger to poop-loving bugs in the wild.
Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is Officially Available Now! Introduces Two New Apps
A fresh menu, troubleshooting tools, and other improvements arrive in this point release.
#TheMoment he became the 1st Canadian to run a half-marathon in under an hour
Rory Linkletter, an Olympic marathon runner, tells The National about the moment he became the first Canadian to complete a half-marathon in less than an hour during a race in Houston, Texas.
Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation
The interim government in Venezuela has released at least four U.S. citizens who were imprisoned under President Nicolás Maduro's regime, Fox News confirmed.The release marks the first known release of Americans in the South American country since the U.S. military completed an operation to capture authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing federal drug trafficking charges in New York."We welcome the release of detained Americans in Venezuela," a State Department offici...
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Lawsuits against ICE agents would be allowed under proposed California law
A bill by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would make it easier for people to sue federal immigration officers in state court over constitutional violations.
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Latest Altadena bear squatter is gone for now. Why it won't be the last
On Sunday, Pasadena Humane was notified of a bear that had crawled into an Altadena home's crawlspace. As of Tuesday, the bear is no longer there. It is not clear if this is the same bear that squatting under a nearby home a week prior.
Passengers baffled and confused after screams burst from beneath taxiing Air Canada plane
Passengers aboard a taxiing aircraft were reportedly left horrified last month when chilling screams suddenly echoed from beneath the cabin just moments before takeoff. According to the officials, a ground crew member became trapped inside the plane’s cargo hold when doors "inadvertently closed" behind him, according to local station CBC. The incident happened on Dec. 13 when Air Canada Flight 1502 was preparing to depart Toronto Pearson Airport for Moncton, New Brunswick, the outlet said. The ...
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Mayor Mamdani Names Transit Veteran as Taxi Commissioner
Midori Valdivia would head the Taxi and Limousine Commission, overseeing more than 115,000 for-hire vehicles. The mayor said drivers deserved a “forceful champion.”
Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑t about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., accused his "pro-life" Republican colleagues of not caring about the people killed in boat strikes near Venezuela who the Trump administration, without providing evidence, claims were trafficking fentanyl.During an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" released on Tuesday. Paul said GOP lawmakers "don't give a s‑‑-" about the people who died on the vessels, blasting his colleagues for not granting the presumption of innocence."I look at my colleagues who say they’re pro...
Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., accused his "pro-life" Republican colleagues of not caring about the people killed in boat strikes near Venezuela who the Trump administration, without providing evidence, claims were trafficking fentanyl.During an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" released on Tuesday, Paul said GOP lawmakers "don't give a s‑‑-" about the people who died on the vessels, blasting his colleagues for not granting the presumption of innocence."I look at my colleagues who say they’re pro...
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As US considers military options, some political allies are concerned about another high-risk operation
An open-ended commitment in Venezuela hangs over deliberations and any new military raid.
LIV Golf stars commit to staying put after Brooks Koepka's departure, return to PGA Tour
Brooks Koepka may have returned to the PGA Tour following a stint at LIV Golf, but do not expect the Saudi-backed league's other biggest stars to join in.Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith all committed to staying put when speaking to reporters on Tuesday at a preseason press conference."I had no idea, no idea that that would happen." DeChambeau said. "No idea what the penalties would even be. Right now, I've got a contract. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can do at LIV Golf thi...
DOJ says 'no basis' for civil rights investigation into Minneapolis ICE officer killing
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will not pursue a criminal civil rights investigation into the killing of Renee Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, a top department official said Tuesday.The move marks a departure from past administrations, which have typically moved quickly to open Justice Department civil rights reviews of fatal encounters involving law enforcement, even when criminal charges were considered unlikely.Lawyers with the Civil Rights Di...
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L.A. County moves to carve out 'ICE-free' zones following immigration raid violence
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to bar immigration enforcement officers from county-owned spaces.
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Former Adams Aide Charged With Taking Bribes and Wire Fraud
Anthony Herbert is accused of accepting a bribe from a funeral director and applying for a fraudulent loan to keep a nonexistent baked-goods business afloat during the pandemic.
