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Greenland offers tourists ice fjords and hot springs, plus flights from US airports
With President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland for national defense and security reasons, the country also offers an arctic escape for tourists young and old.While about 80% of the land is covered in ice, Greenland is a hot spot for ice fjords, hot springs, outdoor activities, wildlife and museums. It's a "land of stark beauty and contrasts … [and] can feel like a world apart," according to Frommers. The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, is the biggest city in the country, with less tha...
High-end car hustle crashes as couple accused of flipping luxury rides with bogus titles
A Florida husband and wife are facing a slew of criminal charges stemming from an alleged title fraud scheme involving luxury vehicles being sold by their self-owned car dealership. Michael Anthony Lucci, 32, and Emily Marie Lucci, 30, are charged with nine counts of making a false statement in an application for a bill of sale, nine counts of possessing counterfeit vehicle title or registration, nine counts of perjury by false written declaration, nine counts of uttering forged instruments, one...
Trump can solve the housing crisis, but he needs to get tough with states
America is in the middle of a housing crisis, and it is not a mystery why. Home prices have surged far beyond wage growth, first-time buyers are locked out of the market and young families are increasingly forced to rent indefinitely or leave high-cost states altogether. This did not happen overnight, and it is the predictable result of decades of policy choices that made it harder and harder to build owner-occupied housing.The data tells a clear story when viewed over time.In 1950, the United S...
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Gordon Ramsay has a secret ingredient for scrambled eggs that never overcook
Gordon Ramsay, TV star and leader of a global restaurant empire, may be known for his fiery and demanding kitchen persona — but his scrambled eggs are all about patience, control and a soft, fluffy finish.Ramsay's signature move for cooking scrambled eggs is adding a thick, cultured cream at the very end to prevent them from overcooking, according to multiple reports. The Scottish chef adds cold crème fraîche, a high-fat dairy product, to stop the cooking process while adding richness and a smoo...
Dems score big in typically red Texas district that Trump easily won in 2024
Democrats notched another special election upset Saturday after Taylor Rehmet won a Texas state Senate race in a district long dominated by Republicans.Rehmet, a labor union leader and Air Force veteran, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss, a conservative activist, in the Fort Worth-area district. With nearly all votes counted, Rehmet led by more than 14 percentage points, and The Associated Press projected him as the victor."This win goes to everyday working people," Rehmet told supporters.The...
Israel, Egypt coordinate reopening of Rafah Crossing in test before Gaza residents allowed through
Israel and Egypt conducted a test reopening of the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Sunday.Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, said the crossing will be open to the public starting Monday morning, but only in a limited capacity, allowing roughly 150 people per day to cross.Those headed to the crossing will be picked up by buses and brought in organized groups, with each of them being cleared by ...
The Best Date-Night Boxes of 2026, Tested With My Hinge Dates
I tested 10 popular date-night boxes with people I met on Hinge. From writing love notes to trying out sex swings, these kits fulfilled their promise to keep dates interesting.
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on tourist tradeoffs and political personalities
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week's quiz highlights tourist tradeoffs, political personalities — and a whole lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Frida...
Despite Catholic mission, Notre Dame appoints pro-abortion professor to lead Asian studies institute
The University of Notre Dame announced it has appointed a professor who has publicly supported abortion access to lead its Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies — a move that has drawn scrutiny given the school’s Catholic identity.Susan Ostermann, who joined Notre Dame in 2017 as a global affairs professor, will assume her role as director of the Asian studies center in July, the university said.In 2022, Ostermann co-authored an article titled, "Lies about abortion have dictated our health po...
Ex-OnlyFans creator advocates against ‘extraordinary ability’ visas for adult content stars entering US
From TikTok to OnlyFans, adult content creators are seeking O-1 visas to work in the United States — a move former OnlyFans star Nala Ray told Fox News Digital should not qualify as "extraordinary ability" under U.S. immigration law.Ray, who was once one of the top creators on OnlyFans, left the website two years ago after turning to Christianity. She spoke with Fox News Digital about why she doesn't think OnlyFans creators should receive visas for their work."OnlyFans work and adult content is ...
How to Use Physics to Escape an Ice Bowl
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Girls at elite prep school threatened in 'revenge porn blast' as parents shell out $63K a year to attend
Two teenage girls say a former teacher linked to a $63,000-a-year Brooklyn private school threatened them with a "revenge porn blast," exposing nude images after allegedly coercing them for explicit photos, according to a newly filed federal lawsuit.The lawsuit accuses Winston Nguyen, a former teacher at Saint Ann’s School, of soliciting nude photos and videos from the girls when they were just 13 years old and later sharing the material with students. Nguyen pleaded guilty last year to a felony...
Girls sue elite prep school over 'revenge porn blast' as parents shell out $63K a year to attend
Two teenage girls say a former teacher linked to a $63,000-a-year Brooklyn private school threatened them with a "revenge porn blast," exposing nude images after allegedly coercing them for explicit photos, according to a newly filed federal lawsuit.The lawsuit accuses Winston Nguyen, a former teacher at Saint Ann’s School, of soliciting nude photos and videos from the girls when they were just 13 years old and later sharing the material with students. Nguyen pleaded guilty last year to a felony...
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Rare sheep are U.S.-Mexico border crossers, but they're hitting a sharp new obstacle
Peninsular bighorn sheep have long migrated between California and Mexico, but plans to close gaps in the border wall may change that. Scientists say the animals will suffer as a result.
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Healthcare experts warn 'people will die' unless state steps up amid federal cuts
As massive federal cuts are upending the health care system in California, analysts and health care professionals are urging the state to soften the blow by creating new revenue streams and helping residents navigate through the red tape.
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Amid immigration raids, a coalition of U.S. leaders gather in L.A. to share resistance strategies
On a warm Friday morning, a group of organizers, academics and public officials stood in MacArthur Park, peering at an empty soccer field.
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Meet the un-Gavin. Kentucky's governor sees a different way to the White House
Andy Beshear says voters want a healer in 2028, not someone who'll match President Trump insult for insult. His focus on nuts and bolts makes him a popular blue governor in a very red state.
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Chabria: A California lawyer takes the civil rights fight home to Minneapolis
James Cook is one of a handful of attorneys who have dropped everything to aid those caught up in the federal immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
Escaped kangaroo blocks Virginia highway after being chased by hunting dogs, officials say
Local law enforcement sprang into action Saturday morning after a kangaroo was spotted on a major highway in central Virginia.The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Thomas Nelson Highway and Oak Ridge Road near the unincorporated community of Arrington after receiving a report of a kangaroo blocking traffic. "You never know what you are going to see on a weekend in Nelson County!" the sheriff’s office wrote, sharing snowy photos of the unlikely hi...
The Information Networks That Connect Venezuelans in Uncertain Times
The people of Venezuela have spent years learning resilience in the face of censorship, disinformation, and repression. They now rely on those tools more than ever.
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18 Off Broadway Shows (and Some Puppets) to Defrost Your February
Sean Hayes performs a new solo thriller, Alia Shawkat leads a play revival and Ethan Slater stars as Marcel Marceau in a world premiere.
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This Hasidic Reporter Has a Few Questions for Mayor Mamdani
Jacob Kornbluh, a former lox-slinger with no degrees, became an unlikely fixture in New York politics. Now he is chasing the story of a lifetime, inside the new City Hall.
Researchers pinpoint source of black hole's 3,000-light-year-long jet stream using enhanced telescope network
Scientists have traced a 3,000-light-year-long cosmic jet streaming out from the first black hole ever imaged to its likely source point with the help of "significantly enhanced coverage" from the global Event Horizon Telescope, a new study published this week revealed.The findings, published in the journal "Astronomy & Astrophysics" on Wednesday, could help pinpoint exactly from where and how black holes launch vast cosmic jets that travel at nearly the speed of light.M87 is a supermassive blac...
What If the Sensors on Your Car Were Inspecting Potholes for the Government? Honda Found Out
Radars and cameras might be for seeing cars and people now but they can be used to make existing roads better in the first place.
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Westminster 2026: Yes, Some Show Dogs Still Have Day Jobs
Nick, a Tibetan spaniel, is a therapy dog at a senior living center in Washington. He is one of several champion show dogs that have busy lives outside of the competition.
Nova Scotia's credit rating downgraded amid deficit concerns
The Nova Scotia government’s credit rating was downgraded by SandP Global this week in response to concerns including the province’s mounting deficit, which Premier Tim Houston recently said could top $1.4 billion.
Trump says Iran 'seriously talking to us' as military ships head to Middle East
President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes Iran is negotiating "seriously" with the U.S., stressing that he hopes an "acceptable" deal can be brokered.The president's comments were made as he reportedly weighs options on a possible military strike on Iran amid widespread protests and a violent crackdown in the country.When asked by a reporter aboard Air Force One whether he had decided on a strike against Iran, Trump responded, "I certainly can't tell you that.""But we do have very big, po...
Fact-checking Trump's claims about his 1st year back in the White House
U.S. President Donald Trump likes to throw out a lot of figures during speeches to his base that he says prove how successful his first year back in office has been. But given Trump's proclivity for spreading misinformation, we wanted to see how many of these figures are accurate and backed up by real data.
'We have to say their names' Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran
Iranian-Canadian Tayebeh Poshtareh found out from an Instagram post that her cousins had died in the streets of Tehran this month during deadly protests that prompted a bloody crackdown and an internet blackout. She and other Iranians in Canada say the lack of communication is taking a toll on families, while those still in Iran are facing pressure from the regime.
How a Canadian in Rome is building a Catholic AI from Vatican archives
A Canadian entrepreneur in Rome is building Magisterium AI, a Catholic platform trained on church documents and Vatican-linked collections. The project aims to make doctrine searchable at scale, while raising questions about accuracy, authority and how it will be used.
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Mayor Mamdani and the Taxi Driver
Richard Chow befriended Zohran Mamdani five years ago and has driven him to City Hall and Gracie Mansion.
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Woman Says Tal Alexander Assaulted Her When She Was 13 Years Old
The woman told police she was at a party when she was drugged and assaulted by five boys, including Mr. Alexander, who is currently on trial for sex trafficking.
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‘Spontaneously, We Both Start to Laugh, Giggle Even’
A shared snack at the movies, love rides the express train and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
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Mamdani’s 31-Day Challenge: Showing Voters They Were ‘Right to Believe’
In his first month as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani used his showmanship to spotlight some early victories, even amid some stumbles.
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House GOP's already fragile majority to further shrink after Democrats' ballot box victory
Democrat Christian Menefee, a former attorney for Houston's Harris County, has won a special congressional election in a left-leaning congressional district in Texas, which has been vacant for nearly a year.The Associated Press reports that Menefee defeated former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards, a fellow Democrat, in Saturday's runoff election to fill the seat left vacant when Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died last March.Menefee's victory means the Republicans' razor-thin House m...
White House touts Trump’s ‘bold vision’ for towering Independence Arch for America 250
President Donald Trump is pushing plans for a massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., a project the White House says will become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world as critics warn the structure could visually dominate nearby memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial.The White House defended the proposal in a statement to Fox News Digital, describing the monument as a central part of Trump’s legacy and vision ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary."The Arch is going to be one of t...
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US Government Sold $766 Billion of Treasuries this Week. Yield Curve Steepened as 30-Year Treasury Yield Rose to 4.87%
The spread between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields now the widest since January 2022.
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Highway 99 reopens after 59-vehicle pileup in the Central Valley
A major crash along Highway 99 Saturday morning involved more than 50 vehicles amid dense fog and low visibility.
Criminal illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle in Minnesota as attacks on agents surge
A criminal illegal immigrant was detained Saturday after allegedly ramming his car into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle in Minnesota, according to federal authorities.Tranquilino Sixto-Anorve, an illegal immigrant from Mexico, was arrested after allegedly striking an ICE vehicle and a civilian car Saturday morning in St. Paul, officials said.According to ICE, Sixto-Anorve has multiple DUI convictions and was being targeted for arrest because his criminal history indicate...
'Melania' earns $8M opening weekend, marking best documentary debut in over 10 years
"Melania," the documentary detailing the 20 days in the first lady’s life before President Donald Trump took office for the second time last year, is set to beat expectations, earning $8 million at the box office in its opening weekend, the best documentary opening in more than a decade, according to reports. The documentary will likely finish third behind horror films "Iron Lung" and Rachel McAdams’ "Send Help," but beat out action star Jason Statham’s "Shelter," according to The Hollywood Repo...
Mamdani taps ex-con to lead NYC jails as Rikers remains under federal oversight
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday appointed an ex-con-turned prison reformer as commissioner of the Department of Correction as his administration pushes a rehabilitation-focused overhaul of corrections.Stanley Richards, who did time in the 1980s for robbery, will be the first former inmate to serve as corrections commissioner."Stanley will make history in this role as the first ever formerly incarcerated person to serve as commissioner," Mamdani said. "I will turn to Stanley as we ...
Amber Rose defends Charlie Kirk's widow against online critics
Amber Rose is sticking up for Charlie Kirk's widow.During a recent appearance on a Kick livestream with Sneako on Thursday, the 42-year-old model came to Erika Kirk's defense, against those who criticize the way she reacted to Charlie's death."Yeah, I mean they talk s--- about her too," Rose said. "Everyone grieves differently, and I tell people that, like maybe she feels like it's her duty to keep him alive in a sense by kind of doing everything that he was doing. I don't know. I don't know. I ...
Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson fined for 'berating' and 'making contact' with an official
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was fined $50,000 for "aggressively pursuing, berating and making inadvertent contact with a game official," the NBA announced Saturday. The league's announcement said the incident happened with 10:59 left in the fourth quarter of Cleveland's 126-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns Friday. Atkinson was assessed his second technical foul of the game when he stormed the court after a no-call against Sam Merrill for driving on Collin Gillespie after he bumped into ...
Burglars caught spying on homes with hidden camouflaged cameras before striking neighborhoods
California authorities are warning residents to stay on high alert after burglars were caught using hidden, camouflaged surveillance cameras to secretly monitor homes—a chilling tactic police say is being used to scope out targets before striking.The warning comes after the San José Police Department on Thursday responded to a neighborhood on the east side of the city.Officers learned burglars hid a camouflaged camera in the bushes outside a home before fleeing the scene.The homeowner later disc...
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What to know about the powerful men who turn up in the new batch of Epstein files
New York Times: Documents shed new light on the financier’s links with prominent figures.
House Democrats mutiny Schumer’s deal with White House, threatening longer shutdown
House Democrats are poised to rebel against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's spending deal with the White House, Fox News Digital is told, an act that could prolong the ongoing partial government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., made clear to Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., that the plan by Republicans to fast-track the legislation on Monday evening would fail, four House GOP sources told Fox News Digital.That means Johnson will need to lean heavily on his razor-thin H...
LA Olympics chief responds after emails with Ghislaine Maxwell emerge in Epstein files
The head of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Committee, Casey Wasserman, has released a statement acknowledging his emails that appeared in Friday's U.S. Department of Justice release of more than 3 million documents related to the investigation of human trafficker and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The release contained emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell. But Wasserman now claims he never had a relationship with Epstein. "I deeply regret my correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell whi...
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Intense US storm bringing impacts to about 35 million people in east, extreme cold to millions more
It is the second weekend in a row that areas of the US have been hit by big winter blast.
Josh Allen suggests Bills would have made Super Bowl over Patriots had they beaten Broncos
Buffalo Bills quarterback raised eyebrows with comments at the team's end-of-season news conference this week when he suggested his team would be in the Super Bowl had it beaten the Denver Broncos.The Bills fell just short of Denver in a 33-30 overtime loss in the divisional round Jan. 17. But even if the Bills won that game, they would have had to beat the New England Patriots in the AFC championship to reach the Super Bowl.But Allen didn't seem to account for the possibility of losing to the P...
Goldie Hawn champions parenting philosophy that teaches 'kids have to struggle'
Goldie Hawn believes kids "have to struggle" instead of being given everything they want.During a Jan. 21 appearance on the "Dan Buettner Podcast," the 80-year-old actress spoke about "the coddling of the American mind," and why she doesn't agree with that philosophy."They have to not get what they want. They have to struggle," she explained. "I didn't like tensions with Katie. I didn't go out and buy her a bunch of clothes all the time because she was growing out of them, and I felt that it was...
Goldie Hawn champions parenting philosophy that teach 'kids have to struggle'
Goldie Hawn believes kids "have to struggle" instead of being given everything they want.During a Jan. 21 appearance on the "Dan Buettner Podcast," the 80-year-old actress spoke about "the coddling of the American mind," and why she doesn't agree with that philosophy."They have to not get what they want. They have to struggle," she explained. "I didn't like tensions with Katie. I didn't go out and buy her a bunch of clothes all the time because she was growing out of them, and I felt that it was...
State Department issues security alert amid 'heavy gunfire' near US Embassy in Haiti
The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Saturday alerted U.S. citizens of ongoing security operations north and south of the embassy and in Croix-de-Bouquets. Heavy gunfire was reported in the Haitian capital, prompting U.S. government personnel to halt all movements, according to an alert from the Department of State.The embassy remains open for emergency services.Officials urged nearby U.S. citizens to avoid the area and monitor local media for updates.UN STAFF IN HAITI TOLD TO STAY OFF S...
Noem touts TSA success after thousands with terror links barred from flights at major US airport
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday touted sweeping Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations at Miami International Airport, saying the efforts have played a critical role in protecting U.S. transportation networks.Speaking at a news conference at the airport, Noem said TSA officers prevented more than 10,000 people with suspected ties to narcoterrorism from traveling over the past year. She added that an additional 85,000 people linked to terro...
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Mamdani Names Nonprofit Leader and Ex-Rikers Inmate to Run N.Y.C. Jails
Stanley Richards is taking over as correction commissioner at an inflection point for the city’s jails. Mayor Zohran Mamdani also named Dr. Alister Martin to lead the health department.
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Iran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jitters with warships deployed in the region
US has deployed warships led by USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran's shores.
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Demonstrations against ICE tactics continue in L.A.
Protests across the country continue throughout the weekend in response to federal immigration raids and the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis.
Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town's military capacity
Party leader Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would build a base in Churchill to strengthen Canada's defence systems but experts argue the northern Manitoba town presents challenges as a military location.
75 Hard fitness challenge draws expert warnings as toned-down versions gain traction
An extreme, all-or-nothing fitness regimen is going viral again as millions seek rapid weight loss and mental toughness through its relentless daily rules. But as health experts warn the intensity may be unrealistic for many people, lighter versions of the challenge are also picking up steam.Fueled by social media buzz and dramatic celebrity transformations, the viral 75 Hard challenge, created in 2019 by entrepreneur and podcaster Andy Frisella, requires participants to follow a rigid lifestyle...
Hundreds protest Trump's NATO comments and Greenland demands at US embassy in Copenhagen
Hundreds of Danish protesters, many of whom are military veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, staged a demonstration in Copenhagen on Saturday outside the U.S. Embassy.The group was protesting President Donald Trump’s push that the U.S. acquire Greenland from Denmark and his remarks at Davos that NATO forces "stayed a little back" when they fought alongside the U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan."They have a feeling that they’ve been betrayed," Carsten Rasmussen, president of the Danish Vetera...
Ex-Prince Andrew photographed kneeling over woman in latest DOJ Jeffrey Epstein file release
Disgraced former Prince Andrew is featured in three newly released photos from the latest batch of files released by the Department of Justice in relation to the investigation into Jeffery Epstein.In the photos, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be seen hovering on all fours over an unidentified woman who is lying on the ground on her back. The woman is fully clothed in all three photos and her face is blacked out.Two of the photos, released on Jan. 30, show Mountbatten-Windsor crouched on the grou...
Louisiana authorities, federal agents nab all 8 inmates who escaped in jailbreak after massive manhunt
Louisiana State Police announced on Saturday the capture of all eight inmates who escaped early Friday in a shocking East Carroll Parish jailbreak.State police said the men, all described as "violent offenders," escaped the Riverbend Detention Center in northeast Louisiana at about 1:20 a.m. Friday.Authorities apprehended four inmates on Friday; the arrests of the remaining four were announced early Saturday.The captured inmates were identified as: Savion Wheeler, 31; Hugo Molina, 27; Trenton Ta...
Federal judge orders Trump admin to release 5-year-old, his dad from immigration detention within 3 days
A federal judge on Saturday gave the Trump administration three days to release a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father from immigration detention in Texas following an emergency request.Videos of Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, being taken into custody along with his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis earlier this month sparked outrage.U.S. District Judge Fred Biery, a Clinton nominee, wrote in his ruling that "the case has its gen...
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US President eyeing plot of land near Memorial Bridge for a 76m-tall arch in Washington DC
Art critic who proposed the idea called for smaller arch or for Trump to pick a new site.
Music star Toosii labels Syracuse coach Fran Brown 'bozo' amid scholarship dispute
Several months ago, Nau’Jour Grainger, better known by his stage name Toosii, said he would pause his music career to pursue his football aspirations. His pivot led to an opportunity with Syracuse beginning in 2026.Grainger’s commitment to Syracuse was short-lived after the rapper later announced he would not join the program’s incoming recruiting class. Grainger pointed to recent comments made by Syracuse head coach Fran Brown about his scholarship opportunity.In a social media post, Grainger a...
Flights grounded and events canceled as dangerous deep freeze grips unexpected parts of US
Snow cancellations and delays may be nothing new for the Northeast — but this weekend, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida were among the states that have seen big events canceled or postponed due to frigid temperatures.From the coastal Carolinas through the Northeast and New England, winter weather was forecast — and was expected to cause travel headaches on Saturday and Sunday, as Fox Weather has been reporting.Airlines canceled scores of flights for Saturday and beyond in anticipation of the ...
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Woman sentenced to state prison in fentanyl murder trial, a first for Fresno
The conviction marks the first-ever guilty verdict by a jury in a fentanyl-related homicide trial in Fresno County.
Seahawks player Tariq Woolen fined for taunting ahead of Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Tariq Woolen was fined $17,398 Saturday for a taunting penalty during the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams. Woolen's penalty came at a critical point with less than three minutes in the third quarter. After the Seahawks stopped the Rams on third down with an 11-point lead, it appeared Seattle would get an opportunity to put the game out of reach. But Woolen jawed at the Rams bench while backpedaling with his hands behind his back after the play. ...
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‘Incompetently implemented’: Judge slams deportation programme, orders release of 5-year-old and father
Liam Conejo Ramos and dad Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias were detained in their driveway.
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Death Toll During New York City Cold Snap Rises to 14
The growing number of deaths comes amid heightened concern about Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s handling of last weekend’s winter storm and the aftermath.
Hundreds rally outside Iranian UN ambassador's Fifth Avenue residence calling for regime change
Shouts of "Trump act now!" filled the sunny Saturday afternoon on New York's Fifth Avenue as hundreds of anti-Iranian regime protestors denounced the theocratic regime in Tehran and called for the U.S. to take action against Iran.TED CRUZ URGES US TO ARM IRANIAN PROTESTERS AS MILITIAS THREATEN ‘TOTAL WAR’ AGAINST AMERICA"We want freedom for the Iranian people," said protester Sarah Shahi. "We want this theocracy that has been taking people's rights away to be taken out with whatever means necess...
Liberals announce Danielle Martin will be their candidate for University-Rosedale byelection
The Liberal Party announced Saturday afternoon that family physician Dr. Danielle Martin will be their candidate for the upcoming federal byelection in University-Rosedale, the downtown Toronto riding Chrystia Freeland held until she stepped down earlier this month.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson puts ICE ‘on notice’ with executive order seeking prosecution of agents
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday laying the groundwork for the city to investigate and seek prosecution of federal immigration agents who allegedly break the law in the Windy City.The order, "ICE On Notice," directs members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution."Nobody is above the law. Th...
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson puts ICE ‘on notice’ with executive order seeking prosecution of agents
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Saturday laying the groundwork for the city to investigate and seek prosecution of federal immigration agents who allegedly break the law in the Windy City.The order, titled "ICE On Notice," directs members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to document alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents and refer evidence of felony violations to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for possible prosecution."Nobody is above the ...
New report detects arsenic in 28 popular candies: What you need to know
Arsenic was detected in dozens of popular candies, according to a new report released this week, raising questions about how foods are evaluated for heavy metals.The Florida Department of Health said it tested 46 candy products from 10 companies and detected arsenic in 28 of them. Officials presented the findings as part of their Healthy Florida First initiative, an effort by Gov. Ron DeSantis tied to the broader "Make America Healthy Again" agenda that began with infant formula and has since ex...
Trump vows not to help blue cities with riots, instructs ICE and Border Patrol to protect federal property
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced the government will not assist blue cities with ongoing anti-immigration enforcement riots unless help is requested, adding he has instructed ICE and Border Patrol to be "very forceful" in the protection of federal property."I have instructed Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat Cities with regard to their Protests and/or Riots unless, and until, they ask us...
HBO Still Loyal to ‘House of the Dragon’ Despite Creative Strife
Behind the scenes turmoil isn't stopping the network's excitement for the return of 'House of the Dragon' later in 2026.
Ex-NASCAR driver sent Jeffrey Epstein Valentine's Day email, forwarded sexually explicit message, files show
Former NASCAR driver Brian Vickers was mentioned in numerous documents in the latest Epstein files dropped Friday.Vickers’ ex-wife, Sarah Kellen, was named as an unindicted co-conspirator in Epstein’s 2008 nonprosecution deal and was later described as "criminally responsible" by a federal judge during Ghislaine Maxwell’s 2022 sentencing.The most damning implication of Vickers' apparent relationship with Epstein appears to be an email directly from Vickers to Epstein sent Feb. 14, 2019.CLICK HER...
Jacob Frey says Minneapolis was 'never going to agree' to enforce federal immigration laws
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he still has no plans to enforce federal immigration laws in the city, even after being warned by President Donald Trump that he was "playing with fire" by failing to do so.During a conversation with Lulu Garcia-Navarro on The New York Times' "The Interview" on Saturday, Frey was asked what he took away from Trump's previous warning about Minneapolis failing to enforce federal immigration laws."We were never going to agree, and we have not agreed, to enforce fed...
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Laura Maioglio, Whose Restaurant Was a Theater District Mainstay, Dies at 93
Since 1962, she had overseen her father’s stately Italian restaurant, Barbetta, and became one of the city’s most enduring female restaurateurs.
Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair Points to Growing Bitcoin-Dollar Synthesis
Warsh's hawkish stance on Fed policy may have disappointed the crypto world, but he said Bitcoin was effectively gold for anyone under the age of 40.
NVIDIA is still planning to make a 'huge' investment in OpenAI, CEO says
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang told reporters that the company will "invest a great deal of money" in OpenAI's latest funding round, according to Bloomberg, after The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that the two companies were rethinking a previous $100 billion deal that hasn't "progressed beyond the early stages" of negotiations. Speaking to reporters in Taipei this weekend, Huang reportedly said it could be "the largest investment we've ever made." NVIDIA and OpenAI jointly announced in Septem...
Judge orders U.S. to free 5-year-old boy, father detained by ICE in Minnesota
Images of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack while surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers sparked even more outcry about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Kash Patel confirms FBI had 'probable cause' for Fulton County election hub raid
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency had probable cause when executing a warrant at a Fulton County election hub. Patel said investigators conducted an "extensive" investigation before action was taken.The warrant covered materials connected to the 2020 election, court records show. President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed fraud tainted the Georgia results, a state he narrowly lost to former President Joe Biden."The FBI follows the facts and the law, and President Trump and the atto...
Stephen A Smith defends Don Lemon, says arrest violates First Amendment
Stephen A. Smith came to the defense of fellow journalist Don Lemon, who was arrested this week.Lemon was charged in Los Angeles Friday afternoon on allegations of conspiring to violate someone’s constitutional rights and alleged FACE Act violations.Lemon’s arrest comes more than a week after he joined a group of anti-ICE protesters who interrupted a church service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official serves as a pastor. The group o...
Ayaneo's Pocket S Mini has the perfect aspect ratio for revisiting classic console games
There may be plenty of gaming handhelds out there, but there aren't many horizontal options that let you play childhood favorites in the original 4:3 aspect ratio. To address that gap, Ayaneo launched a premium option with the Pocket S Mini. As a "true 4:3 retro handheld," the Pocket S Mini won't have those pesky vertical black bars whenever you're emulating video games from the CRT television era. Handhelds like the Anbernic RG405M and even Ayaneo's own Pocket Air Mini already offer a 4:3 aspec...
Trump says Gulf allies kept in dark as US negotiates with Iran: 'Cant' tell them the plan'
President Donald Trump has said the U.S. could not share military plans with Gulf allies while negotiating with Iran, even as a major American naval presence moves into the region.Trump, speaking with Fox News Channel Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, responded to reporting that Gulf allies remain in the dark about potential U.S. intervention plans involving Iran. It comes as Trump is understood to be weighing his options on a possible military strike on Iran amid widespread prot...
Shooting at Louisiana Mardi Gras parade leaves multiple people injured: reports
Multiple people were injured Saturday after a shooting broke out during the "Mardi Gras in the Country" parade in Clinton, Louisiana, according to local media reports.At least three people were shot, The Advocate reported, while WBRZ reported up to six people, including one child, were injured in a shooting outside the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse during the parade. Law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed details.MURDER SUSPECTS AMONG 8 INMATES WHO ESCAPED LOUISIANA JAIL; MANHUNT LA...
Katie Uhlaender's Olympic bid case heads to Court of Arbitration for Sport
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the world's highest court for settling disputes related to international athletics, will hear an appeal by American skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender for a spot in the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics. Uhlaender is seeking qualification after she missed out on the chance to qualify when Team Canada withdrew athletes from the North America Cup earlier this month, reducing the amount of points that the event could award. The point reduction made it impossibl...
