Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado fails to show for traditional appearance on eve of ceremony
A planned news conference by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado was cancelled after a several-hour delay, a day before the award ceremony in Oslo.
Medication to treat postpartum depression approved by Health Canada
Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression. The regulator says zuranolone, a pill sold under the brand name Zurzuvae, is authorized in Canada to relieve symptoms of moderate or severe depression after childbirth.
US deploys fighter jets to Gulf of Venezuela in closest known approach yet, amid rising tension
The U.S. deployed two fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela Tuesday, marking what appeared to be the closest known approach of military aircraft to Venezuelan airspace to date, according to reports.The F/A-18 jets were observed on Flightradar24 flying for roughly 30 minutes over the waters north of Venezuela, the Associated Press reported.A U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the short mission as a "routine training flight" designed to demonstrate the aircraft'...
Michigan man dies of rabies after receiving kidney from infected donor who saved kitten from skunk: CDC
A tragic series of events led to a fatal case of transplant-associated rabies earlier this year.Health officials announced last Thursday that an organ recipient who underwent transplant surgery in Ohio died of rabies in February. Further investigation revealed that the donor had become infected with the fatal virus after saving a kitten from a skunk. The unnamed patient, from Michigan, received the donor’s kidney in December 2024, and later developed severe symptoms that prompted hospitalization...
Everyone Hated the McDonald’s AI Christmas Ad So Much It Got Taken Down
It united the world with its shittiness. God bless us, everyone!
American skydivers reclaim world record from Libya with massive flag jump on Pearl Harbor Day
On Pearl Harbor Day, a team of elite skydivers flew a 3,200-square-foot American flag in freefall over Arizona, nearly doubling Libya’s recent mark and securing a new world record with a certified jump now headed for the Guinness Book of World Records.Libya set the previous record on Oct. 5, 2025, over Benghazi by flying what was then the largest flag ever deployed during freefall.After seeing the Libyan jump, retired U.S. Army Ranger Jariko Denman contacted entrepreneur Jared Isaacman about att...
Sydney Sweeney debunks plastic surgery rumors while promoting 'The Housemaid'
Sydney Sweeney is clearing the air regarding rumors she has gone under the knife.During a recent interview with her "The Housemaid" co-star Amanda Seyfried for Allure, the 28-year-old actress addressed rumors she has undergone plastic surgery.When asked if there was a beauty rumor she would like to debunk, Sweeney responded that she wanted to clear up all the rumors, saying, "Let's debunk them all.""I mean, I have never gotten work done. I am so scared of needles, you have no idea," she said. "Y...
Trump says Rep. Crockett's Senate run 'a gift to Republicans': 'Can't imagine she wins'
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he believes Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, running for Senate in the Lone Star State is "a gift to Republicans," saying he "can't imagine she wins."Speaking to reporters after departing Air Force One at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport in Pennsylvania, Trump was asked to respond to Crockett's recent announcement on entering the race for the seat held by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who is running for re-election."She's a low IQ person, I can'...
Joe Rogan's show snubbed from Golden Globes' Best Podcast category despite popularity
"The Joe Rogan Experience" was left out of this year’s Golden Globe nominations for Best Podcast despite being the most popular podcast across all major streaming platforms in 2025.The nominations for the newly introduced Best Podcast award were "Call Her Daddy," "The Mel Robbins Podcast," "SmartLess," "Up First," "Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard" and "Good Hang With Amy Poehler."Aside from NPR’s "Up First," which covers current news but is not overtly political, none of the podcasts nominated ...
Silicon Valley Is All About the Hard Sell These Days
Sam Altman’s appearance on The Tonight Show is part of a larger charm offensive currently being waged by the tech establishment.
$900B defense bill advances to House-wide vote as conservative mutiny threat looms
A wide-ranging bill setting the federal government's defense and national security policy for the fiscal year survived a key hurdle Tuesday night, but questions over whether it will get to President Donald Trump's desk still remain.The House Rules Committee voted to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) along party lines after hours of debate, setting up the bill for a chamber-wide vote on Wednesday afternoon.The legislation will dictate how roughly $900 billion of the federal bu...
Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman critiques NIL landscape, transfer rules and Lane Kiffin’s LSU move
For the past couple of decades, former NFL star quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman has shared his thoughts on what he’s seen during whichever game he and his longtime broadcast partner are calling.The three-time Super Bowl winner is currently part of the "Monday Night Football" broadcast crew. Aikman has routinely given his take on a variety of football-related topics, from the state of NFL officiating to college football.Some of Aikman’s latest thoughts about the college gam...
Michigan parent wants Trump to act after daughter shares locker room with trans-athlete
A parent of a female volleyball player on Monday urged the Trump administration to get involved after a trans athlete shared a locker room with and competed against his daughter in volleyball in a Michigan high school."It’s simple, women play women’s sports," Sean Lechner said in front of a crowd at the press conference on a cold December afternoon.Sean was joined by his daughter, Briley Lechner, a middle on Monroe High School’s volleyball team, and several other Republican elected officials and...
Candace Cameron Bure admits surprising parenting regret from her decade as a stay-at-home mom
Candace Cameron Bure is reflecting on what she regrets about her decade-long hiatus from acting. After her hit sitcom "Full House" ended, Bure, 49, mostly stepped away from the entertainment industry to focus on raising her three children and supporting her husband's professional hockey career. On the Tuesday episode of "The Candace Cameron Bure" podcast, Bure opened up about what she wishes she had done differently during that period of time. "That break from acting and staying home for my kids...
Jim Caviezel starring in Bolsonaro biopic as son of jailed former president launches 2026 campaign
A biopic about Brazil’s jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro is in production, his son Carlos has confirmed.In a post shared on X after his brother, Flavio, entered the country's 2026 presidential race, Carlos lavished praise on American actor Jim Caviezel, who stars as the ex-president in the film."Jim Caviezel, thank you for everything," Carlos wrote, describing the "Passion of the Christ" actor as a figure whose legacy would be "admired by good people and envied by those who seek destructio...
Liberals back Bloc's proposal to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws
Liberal MPs on the House justice committee backed a Bloc Québécois proposal to remove a religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws after the suggestion initially appeared to halt the government's anti-hate legislation.
No charges laid in crash that killed 4 students and teacher from Walkerton, Ont.: police
Seven months after a crash killed four young women and their teacher returning home to Walkerton, Ont. from a highschool softball tournament, police say they've concluded their investigation.
New report reveals federal spending per person has ballooned by nearly 10,000% since 1916
FIRST ON FOX: Although the federal government’s spending on citizens has never been greater, Americans continue to feel the burden of an affordability crisis.Conservative fiscal watchdog group Open The Books, which keeps track of various metrics on government growth and spending, identified in their latest report that, since 1916, per capita government spending, or how much money the government spends on average per person in the United States, is 9,800% bigger. In 1916, the government spent an ...
Democrats end 30-year losing streak in Miami as Trump-backed candidate falls short
It took nearly 30 years, but Democrats finally broke their decades-long ballot box losing streak in Miami, Florida, the city known as the nation's "Gateway to Latin America."Democrat Eileen Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez, a former city manager, in Tuesday's Miami's mayoral runoff election, according to the Associated Press.While the election was technically nonpartisan, the ballot box face-off became the latest showdown this year between Democrats and ...
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Trump administration ended a crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youths. L.A. County wants to launch its own
The move comes five months after the Trump administration ended a nationwide hotline.
Lane Kiffin lets four LSU assistants return to Ole Miss for College Football Playoff run against Tulane
Lane Kiffin is already putting together his coaching staff at LSU, but four of his current assistants that left Ole Miss to join him in Baton Rouge are reportedly heading back to Oxford.The Rebels, after finishing the year 11-1 with Kiffin as head coach, are in the College Football Playoff, which begins next weekend.As a result, the LSU assistants are joining offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. at Ole Miss to help him and new coach Pete Golding prepare for the team’s first round matchup again...
49ers face civil rights complaint over alleged sex and race-based hiring practices
The law firm America First Legal (AFL) filed a civil rights complaint against the San Francisco 49ers with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for alleged discriminatory hiring practices. The complaint, filed Tuesday, accuses the organization of engaging in "unlawful, race- and sex-based hiring and employment practices under the banner of ‘DEI.’"The complaint points out alleged demographic-targeted hiring pipelines, race-restricted employee resource groups and participation i...
Plane crash-lands on top of Toyota on Florida freeway following engine trouble
A small plane landed on a Florida freeway Monday night, striking at least one vehicle, authorities said. The fixed-wing Beechcraft 55 was attempting to make an emergency landing on Interstate-95 in Merritt Island around 5:45 p.m. after reporting engine trouble, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital. THE WORLD'S FIRST FLYING CAR IS READY FOR TAKEOFFThe plane collided with a 2023 Toyota Camry, Fox Orlando reported. The pilot and a passenger in the aircraft, a man from Orl...
WNBA star claims league's history was 'erased for a minute' amid Caitlin Clark's rise in popularity
WNBA star A’ja Wilson has been quick to push back on the reasons the league has gained in popularity over the last two years and the narrative that Caitlin Clark is the major driver.The Indiana Fever star has certainly helped expand the WNBA’s popularity since she entered the league in 2024. The Fever’s regular-season game against the Chicago Sky in May drew an average of 2.7 million viewers for the most watched regular-season game in history. There’s no denying that Clark has played a huge role...
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Congress approves an economic lifeline for rural schools in California and elsewhere
The Secure Rural Schools Act, a financial lifeline for schools in places like Northern California, was approved Tuesday by the U.S. House after lapsing.
This Is the Best Razor I've Ever Used—Save Big With This Sale
Henson Razors are engineered to give a spectacular shave with dirt-cheap generic blades.
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Homeless services CEO steps down from government oversight board amid scandal
Weingart Center CEO Kevin Murray has resigned his seat on the board of the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency amid a federal investigation into one of Weingart's real estate dealings.
Erika Kirk details how Charlie Kirk's final book will impact 'millions of lives'
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk opened up on "The Five" about the "precious" Sabbath time that shaped their home life and why the practice held such deep meaning for her late husband.She reflected on the themes in Charlie Kirk’s final book, "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," which was published Tuesday. He completed the book one month before his Sept. 10 assassination."I saw a side of my husband that the world never got to see," she told Fox News. "An...
Country music duo Maddie and Tae shock fans as they announce 'heartbreaking' split after 15 years together
Country music duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are taking a break — but assure fans they aren't breaking up.In a recent interview with People, Maddie Marlow Font and Tae Dye Kerr shared they decided to take a step back from releasing music as a duo, but made clear the separation is not meant to be permanent."We’re leaving this so open-ended because, you know, we might make another record one day," Font said. "We might go do some tour dates one day."The two first met in 2010 and earned their ...
Country music duo shock fans as they announce 'heartbreaking' split after 15 years together
Country music duo Maddie & Tae have announced they are taking a break — but assure fans they aren't breaking up.In a recent interview with People, Maddie Marlow Font and Tae Dye Kerr shared they decided to take a step back from releasing music as a duo, but made clear the separation is not meant to be permanent."We’re leaving this so open-ended because, you know, we might make another record one day," Font said. "We might go do some tour dates one day."The two first met in 2010 and earned their ...
Your Favorite Social Media Psycho Is Back in Killer Sequel ‘Influencers’
Kurtis David Harder’s follow-up to his 2022 horror hit stars Cassandra Naud as a shifty, seductive, tech-savvy villain.
Joe Rogan and MMA fighter warn upcoming White House UFC event poses serious security and safety concerns
While some people are excited about the upcoming June 2026 UFC fight on the White House lawn, Joe Rogan warned on Tuesday that it could be a mess.President Donald Trump is currently planning to host a UFC event on the White House lawn in celebration of the United States' 250th birthday. UFC CEO Dana White predicted the event would have "the greatest fight card ever assembled." "This is a one-in-one, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will never happen again," White said earlier this year. Rog...
Federal appeals court lets Pentagon reinstate transgender service ban, says judge overstepped military leaders
A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Pentagon to temporarily enforce its revived ban on transgender military service, ruling that a lower court improperly blocked the Trump administration’s 2025 policy.The decision marks a major development in one of the most closely watched military policy cases in the country.The 2–1 ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit stays a district court’s preliminary injunction and permits the Trump administration to continue enfor...
Jewel sends fans in a frenzy with stunning bikini snaps as they ask singer if she drank 'youth serum'
Jewel is bringing the heat to the holiday season.In a recent Instagram post, the 51-year-old country singer shared a few bikini photos from her vacation to the Caribbean island, Barbuda, captioning the post, "#Barbuda for a few days of sun before more winter snow."The first photo in the slideshow featured Jewel smiling at the camera with the wind blowing her hair back, as she stood on the beach in an animal-print bikini. The ocean waves can be seen crashing onto the shore behind her.A second pho...
Cost of Carney's Egypt summit flight ballooned to $736K with no air force plane available
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s last-minute trip to a Gaza peace summit in Egypt in October cost Canadian taxpayers over $736,466 more than three times higher than it would have been if the Royal Canadian Air Force had been able to supply a plane.
Ana Walshe's DNA found on hacksaw, hatchet, bloody rug, forensic scientist testifies in husband's trial
DNA consistent with Ana Walshe’s profile was found on a hacksaw and a hatchet recovered from trash, a forensic scientist testified as prosecutors continued presenting evidence in the murder trial of her husband, Brian Walshe.Saman Saleem, a DNA unit supervisor at the state police crime lab, testified Tuesday that multiple items recovered from a Peabody, Massachusetts, trash collection site contained Ana’s DNA. Those items included sections of a Tyvek suit, pieces of rug, unknown tissue, slippers...
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Airlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilience, IATA says
The airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.
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Airlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilience, Iata says
The airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.
Expert reveals key factor that led to massive Minnesota fraud scheme
An ongoing decline in American assimilation and a deep fear of being accused of racism were key factors in the massive fraud scheme in Minnesota that is now coming to light, according to an expert.Minnesota is facing one of the largest social-services fraud scandals in U.S. history after federal prosecutors uncovered what they describe as "schemes stacked upon schemes" by Somali-run non-profits that siphoned hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from child-nutrition and Medicaid housing progr...
USA Today editor-in-chief exits after roughly one year on the job
The editor-in-chief of USA Today is exiting the company after roughly one year on the job.Fox News Digital has confirmed that Caren Bohan, who joined USA Today in 2018, is leaving the Gannett-owned paper after being tapped as its top editor in September 2024."Caren Bohan has been a valued colleague during her tenure at USA Today. We sincerely wish her well and thank her for her many contributions," USA Today Senior Vice President Monica Richardson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.A spokes...
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L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing
L.A. City Council voted Tuesday to permanently adopt an affordable housing streamlining directive introduced by Mayor Karen Bass.
Repair iconic 2000s-era gadgets in upcoming indie game ReStory
We love a little nostalgia mixed in with our cozy gaming, and ReStory looks like a perfect blend of those two. In this upcoming indie game, you play the owner of a Tokyo electronics repair shop in the mid 2000s. The trailer that dropped today shows you tinkering with some very familiar gadgets from the era, such as renamed riffs on a Tamagotchi, a Nokia brick phone, a PSP and a Walkman. You clean and repair these devices for customers, and it looks like your conversations with them might have as...
Prison officers intercept drone delivering steak, crab legs with seasoning to inmates in contraband drop
A drone carrying a gourmet holiday haul of food and contraband was intercepted at a South Carolina correctional facility early Sunday morning, according to state officials.The bundle, which included steak, crab legs, marijuana and cigarettes, was confiscated at Lee Correctional Institution (LCI) in Bishopville, according to prison officers.The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) announced the seizure on X, tagging the post with "#ContrabandChristmas.""Seems some folks were planning a...
Doctors Issue Warning After Fit 50-Year-Old Gets Stroke Tied to Energy Drinks
The man was consuming three times the maximum daily dose of caffeine recommended for an adult.
Suspect in shooting of New York Jets player hit with attempted murder, other charges
A New York man considered a person of interest in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was arrested and charged with attempted murder, police said Tuesday.Frederick Green, 20, was charged late Monday night, the NYPD said. Green was initially taken into custody in Buffalo, New York, earlier in the day, but he was not named, and charges against him were not initially made known.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGreen faces additional charges of assault and criminal po...
Video shows 23 illegal immigrants found hidden in truck cab during tense traffic stop: police
A Texas man has been arrested after authorities discovered nearly two dozen illegal immigrants hidden inside a truck after the vehicle was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. The incident occurred in La Salle County, located roughly 105 miles from San Antonio, just after 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, when a trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) pulled over a white Freightliner truck after the vehicle was observed driving on an improved shoulder along a central highway, accor...
How Canada’s Big 6 banks made a ton of money in 2025 | About That
Canada's six largest banks have released their earnings for the 2025 fiscal year, and the results have blown past expectations. Andrew Chang breaks down financial statements from BMO, CIBC, National Bank, RBC, Scotiabank and TD to explain what's driving the gains. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
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Ohio doctor accused of plying pregnant girlfriend with abortion pills
The woman says she woke to find him forcing crushed abortion pills into her mouth.
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End of Major Corruption Case Embarrasses N.Y. Cannabis Regulators
A case against the Long Island-based cannabis company Omnium Health was halted on the eve of trial. A judge on Tuesday held off on dropping the matter.
Intel Takes Major Step in Plan to Acquire Chip Startup SambaNova
The two chip companies have signed a term sheet, according to sources with direct knowledge of the agreement.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Others Create Foundation for Standardizing AI Agents
Microsoft, AWS, and Saleforce are also supporting the initiative.
Erika Kirk opens up about 'gut-wrenching' grief after her husband's killing and how faith sustained her
Erika Kirk is opening up about choosing faith to carry her grief and sharing the emotional Sabbath ritual her husband Charlie created for her each week."He used to write me a letter every single Saturday, during the Sabbath," Kirk said Tuesday on Fox News Radio’s "Brian Kilmeade Show.""So this book now is my love letter for the rest of my life," added Kirk, who was discussing "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," the final book her husband ever wrote.Kirk...
13 Burning Questions When ‘Stranger Things 5’ Returns for Part 2
The Duffer Brothers' hit drops more episodes—and hopefully some answers to the below—December 25 on Netflix.
Joy Reid warns that Trump could transform US media to ‘North Korea’-style propaganda machine
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid warned during a podcast posted Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s influence over American media could put all major outlets under the control of the government, like in North Korea.During the latest episode of "The Breakfast Club," Reid, whose old network recently changed its name to MS NOW, alleged that Trump is seeking to exert control over major media companies, which could lead to all media outlets being government propaganda machines.Reid warned of this future ...
Top parental rights group targets key policy that could quickly score Trump administration a victory
FIRST ON FOX: A top parental rights group is urging President Donald Trump to take more steps to improve healthcare pricing transparency, an issue the Trump administration says Joe Biden's administration failed to adequately address. The American Parents Coalition, which previously made headlines for its advocacy on behalf of parents regarding gender identity issues, sent a letter to President Trump, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Treasury and the Department...
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Jubilant Sykes, acclaimed baritone, fatally stabbed by son at home in Santa Monica, police say
Jubilant Sykes was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived at his Santa Monica residence. His son Micah Sykes was booked on suspicion of homicide.
Trump's threats to tariff Canadian fertilizer imports could hurt Sask. potash industry
Donald Trump’s threats to tariff Canadian fertilizer imports could damage Saskatchewan’s potash industry if demand for the mineral critical in making fertilizer drops off, according to a University of Saskatchewan professor.
Armed kidnappings are keeping thousands of Nigerian children out of school
Sending children to school has become too dangerous for many families in Nigeria, where armed kidnappings have become too common.
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Holidaying Kiwi cop spoils custard protest targeting Crown Jewels in London
Senior Constable Mark Strongman detained two protesters at the Tower of London.
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The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope Is Complete!
Construction is complete on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and its ahead of schedule. After extensive testing, the new flagship telescope should be ready to launch in Fall, 2026.
Mamdani's new safety advisor confessed serious pill addiction, turned to ex-NBA star for help
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s pick for his community-safety transition team battled a spiraling pill addiction that she claims at one point hit as many as 20 to 30 pills a day.Activist Tamika Mallory, who will help shape public safety policy for the incoming mayor, revealed earlier this year that she struggled with a serious dependency on prescription drugs before entering rehab.She recounted her addiction while promoting her memoir, I Lived to Tell the Story, describing how she rel...
‘The Odyssey’ Will Drop an Epic Prologue in IMAX Theaters This Weekend
Go see 'One Battle After Another' or 'Sinners' in 70mm IMAX, and you'll get an extended peek at Christopher Nolan's 2026 release.
Pete Hegseth Chooses Google Gemini to Lead the First Front in the ‘Future of American Warfare’
"We are pushing all of our chips in on artificial intelligence as a fighting force," Hegseth said.
The Best Down Comforter Deals for Winter Nights (2025)
We’ve used all of these down comforter picks on our own beds, and they’re excellent for winter (or year-round).
Arkansas woman and children found dead at mansion home day after final divorce hearing with estranged husband
A woman and two of her children were found shot dead in their Arkansas mansion home just one day after a hearing to finalize her divorce, according to officials.The Sebastian County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that 40-year-old Charity Beallis and two children were found dead with gunshot wounds inside their home in Bonanza, Arkansas, on Dec. 3 following a welfare check. The shooting happened just one day after the final divorce hearing for Charity and her estranged husband, Randall, ...
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Stockton mass shooting update: Masked gunmen fired at least 50 rounds from multiple firearms, sheriff says
Masked gunmen fired at least 50 rounds during a birthday party that left three children and an adult dead, but sheriff said it could still be weeks before arrests are made.
Ohio surgeon allegedly forced abortion pills into sleeping girlfriend's mouth after learning of pregnancy
An Ohio surgeon has been indicted for allegedly crushing abortion pills and placing them in his pregnant girlfriend's mouth as she slept, resulting in the suspension of his medical license ahead of a hearing. Hassan-James Abbas, a 32-year-old surgical resident at the University of Toledo, allegedly administered the drugs in secret.On Dec. 3, a Lucas County grand jury indicted him on six felony charges, including abduction, tampering with evidence, unlawful distribution of an abortion-inducing dr...
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Police probe after woman who survived 11,000-volt skydive accident found dead in car outside station
CCTV shows she spoke to an officer, waited for hours, then returned to her car.
Uber is installing kiosks for booking rides without the mobile app
Uber is rolling out kiosks for travelers to book rideshares without using the mobile app. The company is pitching the service as a convenience for international travelers who may not have a data plan, but it could also be a lifesaver if your phone runs out of juice and you don't have a way to recharge it. A passenger can use the kiosk to enter their destination and desired ride type, then will receive a printed receipt with the details about their booked ride. The first kiosk will debut in Termi...
Slack's CEO is joining OpenAI to find the money to pay for all those data centers
OpenAI has announced that Denise Dresser, the current CEO of Slack, will be the company's new Chief Revenue Officer. Dresser will oversee the company's revenue strategy "across enterprise and customer success," according to OpenAI's announcement, and will presumably play a key role in leading the company towards profitability now that it's reorganized as a public benefit corporation."We're on a path to put AI tools into the hands of millions of workers, across every industry," Fidji Simo, OpenAI...
Texas AandM star Marcel Reed rejects transfer buzz, doubles down on Aggies commitment as team preps for playoff
Despite a disappointing loss to in-state rival Texas in the regular-season finale, Texas A&M finished the year with 11 wins and secured a spot in the College Football Playoff.In less than two weeks, Texas A&M will host the Miami Hurricanes in a first-round playoff game.Aggies star quarterback Marcel Reed threw 25 touchdowns and just under 3,000 yards during his standout season. Reed’s production and rise to one of the top players in the nation appear to have indirectly fueled concerns about whet...
Doctor Doom Will Toot in the Next Marvel ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Set
He does what he pleases, after all.
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Kathryn Garcia Is Named New Head of the Port Authority
Ms. Garcia, who ran for mayor of New York in 2021 after serving as the city’s sanitation commissioner, would succeed Rick Cotton, who is retiring.
Dominican appeals court grants new trial for convicted MLB star Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
An appeals court ordered a new trial in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday for convicted Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was found guilty of sexually abusing a minor, resulting in a two-year suspended prison sentence.Franco’s attorneys pushed to have the 24-year-old’s conviction suspended and sentencing overturned. At the same time, prosecutors had been seeking a five-year sentence for the Rays star infielder.Franco’s side was ultimately what the appeals court ruled in favor of on Tue...
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Legal Groups Sue Justice Dept. for Secret Memo Justifying Boat Strikes
“The public deserves to know how the Trump administration has justified the outright murder of civilians as lawful,” the organizations said in their lawsuit.
In-N-Out Burger removes number '67' from system in response to viral '6-7' trend
In-N-Out Burger removed the number "67" from its ticket system after the viral "6-7" meme reportedly caused mobs of teenagers to flood restaurants.People magazine confirmed with a Los Angeles employee on Tuesday that the burger chain officially removed the number from its system last month. The report came after several videos across social media featured young people erupting in chaotic cheering at In-N-Out locations when the number was announced."We have taken 67 out of our system, so whenever...
Family of 18-year-old Niagara, Ont., woman told by cemetery they won't accommodate Muslim burial
The family of a young Niagara woman who died in a car accident has been told she won’t be buried in their local cemetery because it won’t accommodate Muslim burial traditions, their imam says.
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The task required hundreds of hours of problem solving and patience. Musician Mattias Krantz said it was worth it
The 28-year-old built a 15-key underwater piano and a 'crab elevator'.
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Items Seized From Mangione Included Bullets and Note to ‘Pluck Eyebrows’
Prosecutors showed body camera footage as they argued that some evidence the police said they collected from Luigi Mangione’s backpack when he was arrested should be admitted at trial.
11 simple upgrades to get your home winter-ready – shop throws, rugs, diffusers and more
From snow angels to at-home movie marathons, there's so much to love about winter. One of the season's best exports, though, is the warm and inviting home decor it's most known for. From wool pillows and weighted blankets to a washable tartan rug, and an affordable candle warmer, these simple home upgrades add that calm, lived-in cabin feel to your space. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays or just need a seasonal refresh, these picks deliver comfort and style without going over the top. ...
Instagram is generating SEO-bait headlines for its users' posts
It looks like Meta has decided to turn Instagram users into unwitting SEO spam pawns. On Tuesday, 404 Media reported that the platform is generating sensational, likely AI-generated headlines for user posts without their knowledge or explicit consent. An Engadget editor has also noticed this on their posts. The headlines are found in the pages’ code and are only visible in search results.The scheme appears to be an effort to boost the Google search ranking of Instagram content. For example, auth...
Newly Discovered ‘Hybrid’ Phase of Matter Blurs the Line Between Solid and Liquid
During this phase, matter exists in a weird, precarious limbo that ultimately determines what it becomes.
Former NFL player condemns Eagles fans for vandalizing coach's home after loss
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kavin Patullo’s New Jersey home was vandalized with eggs after a recent loss, and former NFL defensive tackle Spice Adams wants to remind fans that it is just a game. Adams, 45, played college football at Penn State and said he understands Pennsylvania fans, but stressed that they have to relax. "That's crazy. My reaction to it is that's that's just wild, man.I know the fans are, you know, passionate about their team, but golly, man. Come on, man. That's...
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Woman claiming to be an heiress allegedly scammed nearly $30 million from California banks, authorities say
A woman allegedly posed as an heiress and scammed nearly $30 million from banks and institutions in Los Angeles and Orange counties, according to authorities.
Kamala Harris disagrees with Michelle Obama, says America is ready for a female president
Former Vice President Kamala Harris disagrees with former first lady Michelle Obama, arguing in a new interview that the country is in fact ready to elect its first female president. Her comments come after Obama asserted last month that the country isn’t prepared for a woman to lead.In November, Obama told a crowd that America "ain’t ready" to elect a woman, pointing to Harris’s loss to President Donald Trump in 2024. But Harris pushed back."I do believe the country is ready," Harris told The N...
Gov Beshear announces reported shooting at Kentucky State University with suspect arrested
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced a shooting had occurred at Kentucky State University in Frankfort on Tuesday via X, sharing that the suspect has been arrested."We are aware of a reported shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort," Beshear wrote. "At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as available." "Law enforcement are on scene, and a suspect has been arrested. Let’s pray for all those affected," he concluded.FATAL SHOOTING ROCKS LUXURY MGM CAS...
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South Korea scrambles fighter jets after Russian, Chinese planes approach
No foreign planes entered South Korean airspace but it's not the first incident.
Australia's social media ban for users under 16 starts now
Eyes around the world are turned to Australia as its world-first ban on social media for users under age 16 takes effect. The tough new law aims to block Australian children and younger teens from addictive platforms and harmful content online.
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Material to be released was gathered for the prosecution of Maxwell, convicted of aiding Epstein
Grand jury material in the case against Jeffrey Epstein's friend is being made public.
Oregon teens who protested trans athlete at medal podium settle free speech lawsuit vs sports league
Former Oregon high school athletes Alexa Anderson and Reese Eckard came to a settlement with the state's high school sports league, the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), in a lawsuit over free speech violations. Anderson and Eckard stepped down from a state championship medal podium on the last day of May to protest a transgender competitor, and alleged they were forced out of the podium photo and not given their medals in response. "I asked after the medal ceremony concluded, we went...
Superman and Spider-Man Collide in the First Looks at DC and Marvel’s Next Big Crossover
It's out March 25, 2026, and there are 11 covers in total by the likes of Jim Lee, Jorge Jiménez, and more.
Student killed in fight at North Carolina high school as sheriff calls for community prayers
A student died after a fight between two students at a Forsyth County, North Carolina, high school on Tuesday morning, Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. said as he urged the community to pray for the families and come together on what he called "another sad day."Kimbrough said during a Tuesday afternoon press conference that just after 11 a.m. the school resource officer at North Forsyth High School sent out a communication saying he needed "all hands on deck."When deputies arrived, they learned there...
Trump administration revokes record 85,000 visas in sweeping immigration crackdown targeting safety threats
The State Department has revoked a record-breaking 85,000 visas as the Trump administration ramps up scrutiny on visitors to the United States.Of the revoked visas, more than 8,000 were students — more than double the number in 2024, a State Department official told Fox News.Some of the reasons for the revoked visas include DUIs, assaults, and theft, which together account for almost half of the revocations in the past year.TRUMP FREEZES AFGHAN VISAS AFTER DC SHOOTING — AS HE QUIETLY EYES LAND S...
How to watch The Game Awards 2025 on December 11
The Game Awards are this week, with the grand showcase for 2025 coming up on Thursday, December 11 at 8PM ET. There's also a pre-show (in case the multi-hour affair just isn't enough TGA for you) and that kicks off at 7:30PM ET. The ceremony will be a mix of honoring games from the past year and debuting trailers for future releases, so expect a couple interesting announcements to emerge from Thursday night. Engadget will be reporting on any big stories as they happen at The Game Awards, but if ...
Trump's approval climbs as Republicans rally behind president's affordability agenda: poll
Hours before President Donald Trump was set to deliver a highly anticipated speech on the economy and affordability, a new national poll indicated the president's approval is on the rise, thanks in part to soaring support by Republicans.Trump's approval rating in a Reuters/Ipsos survey conducted Dec. 3–8 and released on Tuesday stood at 41%, with 57% disapproving.That's an improvement from mid-November, when the president stood at 38%-60% approval/disapproval in the previous Reuters/Ipsos nation...
Traeger debuts Woodridge Pro Plus grill with Wi-Fi features and built-in storage cabinet
Traeger debuted its Woodridge line of Wi-Fi-enabled pellet grills back in January. The overall theme across the Woodridge, Woodridge Pro and Woodridge Elite is the company’s reliable performance and features are available for less than the cost of its most premium models. Just before Christmas, the company is adding to the the Woodridge lineup with the Woodridge Pro Plus. For $400 more than the Woodridge Pro, this Plus model adds the enclosed storage cabinet from the Woodridge Elite. Instead of...
FOX Nation taps acclaimed actor Zachary Levi for new docudrama ‘David: King of Israel’
FOX Nation announced on Tuesday that acclaimed actor Zachary Levi will host a four-part docudrama, "David: King of Israel," which is set to debut in the first quarter of 2026. "David: King of Israel," which will be released weekly, brings to life the thrilling, turbulent and deeply human story of David, the overlooked shepherd boy who rose to become the greatest king in Israel’s history and whom Christians regard as an ancestor of Jesus Christ."Zachary Levi was a natural fit for this series. His...
Pritzker signs bill to further shield illegal immigrants in Illinois from deportations
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed a sweeping bill aimed at further shielding illegal immigrants in the state from deportation, creating new safeguards at courthouses, hospitals, day cares and university campuses to limit civil immigration enforcement.Pritzker signed HB 1312 at Chicago’s Little Village alongside bill sponsors, officials, and community advocates."With my signature today, we are protecting people and institutions that belong here in Illinois. Dropping your kid off at day ...