The Legacy of the ‘Stranger Things’ Ending Debate Goes Back to ‘Mass Effect’

I remember when Conformity Gate was called the Indoctrination Theory.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Is Discounted on Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 gets marked down across a variety of colors, sizes, and feature sets.

It's time for Apple to reinstate ICEBlock

In October, Apple caved to pressure from the Trump administration and removed ICEBlock and similar apps which crowdsourced the location of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement activity from its App Store. Apple's stated rationale? The apps could "be used to harm law enforcement officers." But armed-to-the-teeth ICE officers don’t need protection from civilians. Apple had that exactly backward.That became impossible to ignore on Wednesday, when ICE agent Jonathon Ross killed 37-year-old Renee Ni...

Vance doubles down on 'disgusting' press as new footage from ICE shooting surfaces, accuses outlets of 'lying'

Vice President JD Vance doubled down on his fierce criticism of the press after cellphone footage from the federal agent's perspective of Wednesday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis surfaced.Alpha News was the first to obtain the video showing a tense exchange between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent and Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was shot and killed as she was behind the wheel of her car he was standing in front of, as well as her wife, who is seen taunting the agent from ...

Idaho murder victims’ families file wrongful death lawsuit against Washington State University

The families of the four University of Idaho students killed in a brutal 2022 stabbing attack have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Washington State University (WSU), alleging the school ignored repeated warning signs about Bryan Kohberger.The civil complaint, filed Jan. 7 in Skagit County Superior Court, was brought by Steve Goncalves, father of Kaylee Goncalves; Karen Laramie, mother of Madison Mogen; Jeffrey Kernodle, father of Xana Kernodle; and Stacy Chapin, mother of Ethan Chapin.The...

Alamo Drafthouse Moves to Mobile Food Ordering in the Movie Theater

The small screen meets the big screen.

Solawave Wand Fans: Don't Miss This Buy One, Get One Free Sale

Double up on LED therapy, because sharing is caring.

Anti-ICE agitators threaten agents in chaotic Minnesota protests: ‘You're going to f---ing die'

Anti-ICE agitators have erupted en masse in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a protester who the Trump administration says tried to run over an agent.Video of the chaotic scenes unfolding in Minneapolis shows agitators harassing federal agents, with some throwing snowballs at them and some shouting phrases such as "We’re going to f---ing kill you" and "I hope you suffer."One video shows several federal vehicles driving down a Minneapolis street surrounded by protesters on either side ...

Trump says US is making moves to acquire Greenland 'whether they like it or not'

President Donald Trump warned Friday during a meeting with nearly two dozen oil executives that Russia and China will not move in on the nations of Venezuela or Greenland on his watch. "We are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not," Trump said Friday. "Because if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor."Trump's comments came as he hosted nearly two dozen oil executives at the White House to disc...

Russian strikes leave half of Kyiv apartments without heat in -15C cold

Around 6000 Kyiv apartment blocks have lost heating in the deep freeze.

Iran protests: Dozens killed as nationwide internet shutdown imposed

At least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed so far.

Bradley Cooper compares living in Los Angeles to high school, says it left him ‘f---ing miserable'

Los Angeles left Bradley Cooper feeling "f---ing miserable."Cooper opened up about feeling depressed while living in L.A. in his mid-twenties during an appearance on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast. The "American Sniper" star compared the city to New York's built-in sense of community.L.A.'s "compartmentalized" layout left him feeling isolated and on the outside looking in, even while surrounded by the industry’s constant buzz.Cooper noted that he "got very depressed" after arriving in the Ca...

The key signs the Islamic Republic is about to fall

Trump has warned he will 'hit them very hard' if Iran massacres protesters.

Golden Globes Bets Its Credibility on New Polymarket Partnership

The awards show is teaming up with a controversial prediction marketplace that is facing growing scrutiny over insider trading concerns.

Amazon is apparently planning a big box store in the Chicago suburbs

Amazon is making a return, of sorts, to physical retail via plans to build a big-box retail store in the Chicago suburbs, The Information reports. The 225,000-square foot retail space will open in Orland Park, Illinois, and give the company the opportunity to sell more than just groceries after it closed most of its physical bookstores and gift shops in 2022.The new store will offer in-store shopping, but also act as a fulfillment center for online orders, which could make it similar to competit...

Venezuela and US begin talks to restore diplomatic ties after Maduro raid

Donald Trump plans to tap Venezuela's vast oil reserves with US$100b deals.

UFC star hopes to get on White House fight card after campaigning with Trump to 'save America'

Colby Covington’s time in the octagon has been scarce.Saturday night at Real American Freestyle on Fox Nation will mark Covington’s fourth fight in nearly as many years. After defeating Jorge Masvidal March 5, 2022, he lost back-to-back fights Dec. 16, 2023, and Dec. 14, 2024.He had his most recent fight against Joaquin Buckley on a week's notice after Ian Machado Garry was pulled to fight at UFC 310 against another opponent. At the time, Covington blamed the loss on his campaigning for Presiden...

If You Love ‘Cloud Atlas,’ You’ve Got to See This New Documentary

The new 4K release has an excellent, star-studded, two-hour look back at the film.

NAACP posts split image comparing ICE agents to KKK members: 'Different mask, same agenda'

The NAACP took to social media Thursday to share a contentious split image of a masked ICE agent and a hooded Ku Klux Klan (KKK) member, comparing the government agency to a White supremacist terrorist group.Along with the shocking photo, the NAACP posted, "Different mask, same agenda." "Fear. Terror. Division. Unlawful arrests. No due process. Now Murder. Quit hiding. Your agenda is being exposed," the post read. "The PEOPLE have a clear response: No Fear. No Failure. No Division."Nearly 70,000...

Mamdani Says Theater Should Not Be ‘a Luxury’ as He Hands Out Free Tickets

The mayor said a new collaboration with the Under the Radar festival was part of an arts affordability agenda that he intends to pursue.

Storms spark travel mayhem and power cuts in northern Europe

Storm Goretti left nearly 50,000 homes in England and Wales without power.

Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Ohio dentist murders, Kohberger sister's warning, 'Torso Killer' confession

TROUBLE ON THE BLOCK: 911 call near slain Ohio dentist’s home reported door 'banging' days before he and wife were found shot deadEVIL COMES FORWARD: Notorious 'Torso Killer' confesses to another murderFOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XDARK CHECK-IN: Sister warned Bryan Kohberger about 'psycho killer' on the loose before his arrest: 'Be careful'SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER FAKE HERO EXPOSED: American jailed for billionaire’s Monaco death, plot to kill wife exposed in long con, expert sa...

Meta Is Making a Big Bet on Nuclear With Oklo

Meta will finance Oklo’s purchase of uranium for its reactors. It’s a massive vote of confidence for both the startup and nuclear power, but challenges remain.

GOP lawmaker reports domestic terrorism to FBI after alleged incident involving anti-ICE agitator in Wisconsin

Hours after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, a Republican lawmaker claims an anti-ICE agitator tried to force their way inside his Wisconsin office — prompting a domestic terrorism report to the FBI.U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., shared details about the frightening encounter on X, alleging an "individual fueled by anti-ICE rhetoric" had targeted his Eau Claire office."Just hours after ICE officers were violently attacked in Minnesota [Wednesday], our Eau Claire office was...

Trump pauses oil exec summit to peek at White House ballroom's progress

President Donald Trump briefly paused his meeting with nearly two dozen oil executives Friday afternoon to walk over to a window at the White House to check out updates on the ballroom's construction."Today, I'm delighted to welcome almost two dozen of the biggest and most respected oil and gas executives in the world to the White House," he said. "It's an honor to be with them. We have many others that were not able to get in. I said, ‘If we had a ballroom, we’d have over a thousand people.'"I ...

Dax Shepard offers to pay for 11-year-old daughter's future egg freezing when she turns 18 years old

Dax Shepard made a surprising offer to his young daughter.During a recent episode of his podcast, "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard," the 51-year-old actor shared with his co-host, Monica Padman, that he had recently had a discussion with his 11-year-old daughter, Delta, about potentially freezing her eggs when she gets older."I said, ‘If you want to, we’ll freeze your eggs when you’re 18. I’ll pay for you to get your eggs frozen so you don’t have to think about that,’" Shepard said, later addin...

Two dead, dozens missing after Philippine dump site collapse

Rescuers must avoid sparks on site because methane gas could ignite.

Monarch Money's budgeting app is 50 percent off for new users

A new year is the perfect time to get your spending in order, and if you're not trying to build your own spreadsheet, budgeting apps are one of the best ways to do it. To save yourself some money in the process, you can pick up a year-long subscription to Monarch Money, one of Engadget's favorite budgeting apps, for just $50 if you use code NEWYEAR2026 at checkout and you're a new subscriber. That's a 50 percent discount on the service's normal $100 price. Monarch Money makes for a capable and ...

Johnson meets with Muslim man who confronted, disarmed Bondi Beach attacker

House Speaker Mike Johnson met on Thursday at the Capitol with Ahmed Al-Ahmed, a Syrian-born Australian Muslim, who disarmed one of the attackers during the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach."Ahmed is the brave hero who stopped the vicious antisemitic terrorist attacker in Australia on the first night of Hanukkah. He is still recovering from his wounds," Johnson wrote on X. "Antisemitism must be confronted and defeated wherever it appears, and we continue to pray for th...

Newsom's budget plan banks on strong revenues despite fiscal risks

The Newsom administration released the proposal Friday for the upcoming 2026-27 budget year, which acts as a starting point for negotiations with the Legislature about the programs and policies they want to prioritize.

AI windfall helps California narrow projected $3-billion budget deficit

The Newsom administration released the proposal Friday for the upcoming 2026-27 budget year, which acts as a starting point for negotiations with the Legislature about the programs and policies they want to prioritize.

MARK HALPERIN: Liberal media didn't report on Minneapolis it engineered the verdict

In the wake of the tragic Minnesota shooting, we are suffering through yet another high-profile moment of flagrant liberal media bias — a slant so pervasive that the offenders appear both oblivious to the bias and indignant when anyone points it out. And this time, the missteps come when America is already fractured, anxious and primed to see every story through a partisan prism. One would think, given the national mood, that major news organizations might show some restraint before tossing gaso...

Iran protests grow deadlier as regime internet blackout fails to stop uprising

Iran’s nationwide unrest entered its thirteenth day Friday, as authorities imposed a sweeping internet blackout that largely cut the country off from the outside world and escalated threats of harsh punishment while anti-regime protests spread. Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) reported that at least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed, with hundreds more injured. At a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Friday, President Donald Trump said Iran was facing mounting pressure as ...

Reporter's Notebook: Progressives eye shutdown leverage to rein in ICE, Venezuela operations

There is a nexus between congressional spending, the Minnesota ICE shooting and military operations related to Venezuela.It is argued that the power of the purse is one of the most hallowed powers of Congress. This is why a number of progressives are imploring Democrats to use the next government funding round to defund ICE or impose strictures to hamstring ICE in the next government funding round. Some liberal Democrats even want to force a government shutdown over the shooting in Minnesota. Th...

Pritzker challengers demand audit, pitch ‘DOGE for Illinois' and point to Walz-style failures

Two Republicans running for Illinois governor this year are calling for Springfield to clean up its act in the wake of Minnesota's rampant fraud scandal, citing multiple areas of alleged vulnerability under incumbent Gov. JB Pritzker.The Democrat and Hyatt Hotels heir defended Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after Walz declined a third term amid his state’s fraud scandal, calling Walz a "friend" and saying he was "thankful for his service and sacrifice."Current GOP frontrunner Darren Bailey announced pl...

Job Growth in the Private-Sector, Massive Job Losses at Federal and State Governments in H2 2025

The Fed should look at private-sector employment. Layoffs at the government are a political decision, not the result of economic weakness.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred teases major moves he wants to accomplish before retirement as he eyes expansion

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has made numerous changes to the sport, and he's eyeing a few more before he calls it a career three years from now.Manfred, 67, plans to retire when his contract runs out in January 2029, but before he does, he wants to add two more expansion teams. MLB has not expanded since 1997."It would be good for us. Fundamentally, a lot of cities that have Major League Baseball, when people want your product, you got to find a way to sell it to them, it’s kind of basic," Manf...

Christopher Raia to Be FBI Deputy Director After Bongino’s Departure

Even as the selection of a career agent, Christopher G. Raia, leaves an unusual three-person leadership structure in place, it returns a career agent to the second highest-ranking post.

NYC mayor Mamdani quietly meets with Steven Spielberg days after inauguration

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to return power "to the people" when he took office. But just days later, he reportedly held a private meeting with one of the world's wealthiest filmmakers. The New York Times reported that on Monday, Mamdani paid a house call to Steven Spielberg’s Central Park West apartment. The meeting did not appear on the mayor’s public schedule but was later confirmed to the Times by Spielberg’s spokeswoman and City Hall.Mamdani, a self-described democratic socia...

Weight Loss Drugs Like Zepbound Could Help Treat Arthritis, Trial Shows

People who took both Zepbound and an anti-inflammatory drug saw a greater improvement of their psoriatic arthritis symptoms.

House Dem backs the idea of reining in DHS funding in wake of ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota

Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of "terrorizing Texans" and said that she thinks congressional Democrats should seek to rein in funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)."Absolutely," she replied when asked if she thought Congress, and specifically Democrats, should rein in DHS funding in light of the ICE-officer involved shooting in Minnesota. Johnson said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has shown "a lack of ability" to do a good job mana...

Hawley breaks with Trump on Venezuela as policy rift continues

Of the five Senate Republicans who voted to curb President Donald Trump's war powers, one has closely aligned himself in rhetoric with the president, but has a history of breaking with him in a variety of policy areas.Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., often touts his relationship with Trump and regularly vouches for many of his policy desires in the Senate. But he has a tendency to buck the president, be it on key votes or policy pushes, and ends up on the receiving end of a digital tongue-lashing from T...

Dem narrative challenged after DHS exposes identity of 'married couple' in CBP-related shooting

As new protests erupt and Democrats express outrage over another shooting involving an immigration agent in Portland, the Department of Homeland Security is setting the record straight on the two victims’ suspected gang affiliation.In a Friday X post, DHS said that the two victims, Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, are Venezuelan criminal illegal aliens and suspected members of the foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua. According to the agency, Moncada an...

Nutrition experts react to new food pyramid, and more of this week's biggest health stories

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Mangione’s trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO could start before end of year

Luigi Mangione’s federal death penalty trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson could begin before the end of the year, a judge said Friday while weighing a defence bid to bar the government from making it a capital case.

Versions of ‘Golden’ Will Continue Until Morale Improves

'KPop Demon Hunters' will make fans wait for merch and a sequel, but its breakout bop now has even more alternate versions available.

Ethan Hawke admits he was 'disappointed' how first real-life kiss with Gwyneth Paltrow went down

Ethan Hawke says his first real-life kiss with Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t live up to expectations, and he’s still thinking about it decades later.The Oscar-nominated actor admitted he was "disappointed" his first real-life make-out with his "Great Expectations" co-star happened during a game of Truth or Dare.During Wednesday's episode of "Today with Jenna & Friends," the 55-year-old actor revealed his biggest Hollywood regret involved his first kiss with Paltrow, which happened off-screen and not du...

Trump admin says Maduro capture reinforces Alien Enemies Act removals

The Trump administration cited the U.S. indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a new court filing this week, in an effort to support its argument that it had the authority to deport hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran prison under a 1798 wartime immigration law. In the new filing, submitted earlier this week to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Justice Department argued that the U.S. indictment against Maduro "reinforces the Proclamation’s findings th...

WATCH: Bodycam for Ohio dentist murders shows police went to wrong home before couple found dead

Newly released body camera video shows a Columbus police officer went to the wrong address during an initial welfare check before an Ohio dentist and his wife were found shot to death inside their home.Columbus Division of Police Chief Elaine Bryant confirmed Thursday that an officer went to the wrong address during the initial welfare check, according to WBNS-10TV. Bryant said the officer believed he was at the correct location and followed protocol, but the couple was not discovered until co-w...

WATCH: Bodycam for Ohio dentist murders shows police went to wrong home before couple was found dead

Newly released body camera video shows a Columbus police officer went to the wrong address during an initial welfare check before an Ohio dentist and his wife were found shot to death inside their home.Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant confirmed Thursday that an officer went to the wrong address during the initial welfare check, according to WBNS-10TV. Bryant said the officer believed he was at the correct location and followed protocol, but the couple was not discovered until co-workers went ...

Canada's women's hockey team for Milano-Cortina Olympics heavy on veterans from 2022 gold squad

Cooper Union settles lawsuit with Jewish students and makes sweeping changes to protest policy

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, a small private four-year college located in Lower Manhattan, will make sweeping changes to its protest and anti-discrimination policies to settle a lawsuit brought by Jewish students who accused the school of condoning antisemitism.As reported by The New York Times, the settlement was announced Thursday by lawyers representing 10 Jewish students and will require the New York City college to recognize that harassment or discrimination base...

Flu surge adding to ER strain, doctors say

Some emergency departments across Canada report that the rapid spread of influenza has contributed to overcrowding, as some children and adults face long-lasting fevers, with the latest federal report showing a slight declining picture of flu activity across the country.

Dolphins hire Packers executive Jon-Eric Sullivan as general manager: reports

The Miami Dolphins reportedly hired a new general manager on Friday, but not the candidate with ties to John Harbaugh.The Dolphins hired Green Bay Packers vice president of personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan to be their new general manager, according to multiple reports.When the Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel on Thursday, many fans speculated they would hire Chad Alexander as their new general manager to help bring in Harbaugh. Alexander began his career with the Baltimore Ravens as a scout in 1999 and s...

World’s Richest Man Says Don’t Bother Saving for Retirement

"We're in the singularity. We're at the top of the roller coaster, and it's about to go down."

As L.A. mayor's race takes shape, Palisades fire is a defining issue

The catastrophic Palisades fire has redefined the L.A. mayor's race, creating a political minefield for incumbent Karen Bass as she seeks a second four-year term.

Major airline is introducing free and 'essential' in-flight Wi-Fi for millions of travelers

American Airlines travelers will soon be able to browse, stream and work online for free on most flights.Beginning this month, AAdvantage members can access free satellite-based Wi-Fi on more than 2 million American Airlines flights this year, the airline announced.The Wi-Fi service is sponsored by telecommunications company AT&T.MAJOR AIRLINE EXPANDS PASSENGER TEST THAT HOLDS FLIGHTS TO HELP PREVENT MISSED CONNECTIONSThe rollout will happen in phases, starting with its narrowbody and dual-class...

Powerful Santa Ana winds return to Southern California, prompting warnings

Santa Ana winds have returned to Southern California, prompting wind warnings across the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Mamdani says he ‘obviously’ disagrees with aide’s old views linking homeownership to White supremacy

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday he "obviously" disagrees with the ideas espoused by his controversial housing official who linked landlords to White supremacy.Mamdani was asked by PIX11's Henry Rosoff about his choice to appoint activist and Democratic Socialists of America member Cea Weaver to head the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants after old social media posts from her now-deleted X account resurfaced.Among her comments was a 2019 post on then-Twitter where she wrote that "...

The Morning After: The best of CES 2026

We’re wrapping up coverage of the biggest tech show in the world. CES 2026 is almost over, and while we have more stories and wrap-ups to come, here are the most interesting products we’ve spotted, written about and critiqued/praised. That includes our picks for the best of CES. We gave out 15 awards as well as our best of show, and you might be surprised by some of our picks I know I was. Read on for some of the best things to come out of Las Vegas this week, but first up, our Best of the Best ...

ICE Agent’s Cellphone Video of Renee Good’s Killing Leaks to Right-Wing Outlet

Shots were fired just 40 seconds after the ICE agent left his vehicle.

Ikea Smartened Up Some of Its Artsy-Fartsy Lights

The Swedish meatball restaurant now sells RGB donut-shaped lamps and bendy dimmable pendant lamps with smart home functionality.

Timberwolves hold moment of silence for Minnesota woman killed in ICE shooting

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence for the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent during an immigration operation in Minneapolis earlier this week.Renee Good, 37, was killed while operating a vehicle that agents ordered her to exit, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Good, according to Noem, refused and "attempted to run them over and ram them with her vehicle.""Our thoughts are with her family and everyone affected, and our hearts are with our co...

CHAD WOLF, COOPER SMITH: Mayor Frey, ICE is not 'sowing chaos.' You are. Please resign

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—perhaps best known for fomenting Black Lives Matter riots and abandoning a police station to rioters in 2020—is using the tragic officer-involved shooting of a woman to reignite the same radical forces that led to such destruction just over five years ago."To ICE, get the f*** out of Minneapolis. We don’t want you here," said Frey this week, demonstrating the same reckless behavior that tragically helped destroy his city.While this most recent statement was designed ...

Victoria bushfires: State of disaster declared as homes lost, 3 missing

A man, woman and child from Longwood East remain missing in the fire zone.

Minnesota woman killed in US Virgin Islands shark attack

A Minnesota woman died on Thursday after a shark chomped her arm off while she was visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands.Arlene Lillis, 56, of Minnesota, was pronounced dead following the attack, according to a news release from the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department.Several people called 911 just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday to report that a woman had been attacked by a shark at Dorcsh Beach on St. Croix.The incident happened about an hour and a half before sunset.FLORIDA BEACHES CLAIM 9 OF TOP 10 S...

Masked agitator tells Laura Ingraham she’s 'getting paid right now' at anti-ICE protest

A tense exchange during anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis took an unexpected turn when a demonstrator said that she was being paid to be there. Fox News host Laura Ingraham was on the ground in Minneapolis as demonstrations erupted nationwide after a woman was killed during a confrontation with federal agents."Do you have a job?" Ingraham asked a masked protester outside the Whipple Federal Building."I’m [getting] paid right now," replied the woman, though it was unclear if she was serious.Before...

‘Primal’ Is Back From the Dead and as Gnarly as Ever

The third season of Genndy Tartakovsky's Adult Swim animated series sees its titular caveman fighting one prehistoric battle after another—this time, as a zombie.

Cellphone video released in deadly Minneapolis ICE agent shooting

Cellphone video footage released Friday shows the moments that led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal agent amid escalating tensions over the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown in the city.The video was released two days after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good as she allegedly drove a vehicle toward officers.The footage taken from an ICE agent’s vantage point shows Good’s Honda Pilot parked in the middle...

Bessent blames Walz as Treasury probes whether Minnesota fraud funds reached terror group al-Shabab

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it’s possible that Minnesota tax dollars could have been filtered to terrorist group al-Shabab, and cast blame on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Minnesota faces investigations into multiple alleged fraud schemes plaguing the state’s social services system.Bessent said that the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that money service businesses believed to have been connected to the fraud scheme, although he did not name which financ...

Miami coach Mario Cristobal wrestles out of hug after Carson Beck's touchdown in viral moment

No. 10 Miami is headed to the national championship, but Mario Cristobal wanted to make sure his guys were not celebrating early.The Hurricanes took the lead with 18 seconds left after Carson Beck scrambled for a score as the left side of the field was left wide open.After taking the 27-24 lead, an assistant went up to the head coach and hugged him from behind while smiling from ear to ear.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Cristobal, though, was not having it.Almost immediately,...

WikiFlix Helps You Catch Up on Films That Just Entered the Public Domain

New films hit the public domain at the start of every year. WikiFlix is helping collect them.

WhatsApp might soon be subject to stricter scrutiny under the EU's Digital Services Act

Meta's messaging app WhatsApp could soon be subject to deeper scrutiny (and punishment) under the European Commission's Digital Services Act, Reuters reports. Because the app's broadcasting feature WhatsApp Channels grew to around 51.7 million average monthly active users in the European Union in the first six months of 2025, the feature has crossed the 45-million-person barrier that lets DSA rules apply.A platform is designated as a "very large online platform" or VLOP once it has 45 million mo...

Finally! Bear under Altadena home for 6 weeks is evicted by paintballs, electrified mat

A 550-pound male black bear wedged itself into the crawl space underneath an Altadena home just after Thanksgiving. Officials tried air horns, cherry and caramel flavored bait and even a trap that caught the wrong bear.

Tigers, Tarik Skubal fail to reach deal, face record $13M salary gap as trade rumors swirl

The Detroit Tigers and star pitcher Tarik Skubal did not come close to an agreement on a 2026 contract prior to the 8 p.m. ET deadline on Thursday, setting up an arbitration hearing.Skubal, 29, sought a record $32 million in salary arbitration while the Tigers countered with $19 million. The $13 million difference is a record if the case ends up going to a hearing.The two sides could settle at any time prior to the arbitration hearing, which is scheduled between Jan. 26 and Feb. 13.  Players wit...

Exiled Iranian crown prince urges Trump to help as protests against Islamic regime intensify: 'Man of peace'

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is calling on President Donald Trump to intervene after the Islamic regime implemented a nationwide internet blackout amid intensifying anti-government protests. He said the president has proven himself to be a "man of peace and a man of your word.""Mr. President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support, and action. Last night you saw the millions of brave Iranians in the streets facing down live bullets. Today, they are facing no...

The Milky Way’s Black Hole Is Quiet Now, But Its Recent Past Was Far More Active

The supermassive black hole in the Milky Way's galactic center, Sagittarius A-star, is known for being quiet and dim. But that wasn't always the case. The powerful XRISM x-ray telescope shows that it flared brightly at least once in the very recent past.

Grassley presses FBI over Trump Arctic Frost probe name, calls change ‘anything but random’

FIRST ON FOX: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is demanding answers on the process of how the FBI determines code names for its investigations, after receiving records that show agents "renaming" the Arctic Frost investigation into President Donald Trump, with the senator calling the move "anything but random." Grassley penned a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel raising questions on the process, after Patel’s team transmitted records the committee...

Philadelphia sheriff rips ICE as 'fake, wannabe law enforcement,' threatening arrests: 'Don't want this smoke'

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal slammed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as "madeup, fake, wannabe law enforcement," asserting that ICE's actions violate both "legal law" and "moral law." Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner warned that law enforcement officials who commit crimes in Philadelphia will be arrested and charged."So I'm with the DA," Bilal declared. "You don't want this smoke. Cuz we will bring it to you," Bilal said. In a dig at President Donald Trump, she warned...

Jaxson Dart’s sideline appearance at Ole Miss bowl game fuels head-coaching speculation

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart set social media buzzing with speculation about the team’s next head coach after fans attempted to lip-read the rookie on the Ole Miss sideline during Thursday night’s Fiesta Bowl.There are currently eight teams in the NFL on the hunt for a new head coach, including the Giants, who fired Brian Daboll midseason following another missed playoffs. Several notable names have since been thrown into the pool of available coaches, and Dart appeared to have given ...

Swiss bar fire owner arrested after blaze killed 40 in Crans-Montana

Owner Jacques Moretti was arrested as a potential flight risk in Sion.

Country star Chase Rice steps away from music career indefinitely

Country singer Chase Rice is hitting the brakes after more than a decade of touring.In an emotional Instagram post, the 40-year-old country star announced he will step away from music after completing a limited run of shows slated for 2026, admitting he has reached a point of exhaustion. "Alright everybody, I wasn't sure whether I was gonna talk about this or not but here we are. I've been touring for 13 years and I've lived a dream far greater than I could've ever expected," Rice began.COUNTRY ...

US officials sound alarm on 'golden' visas, citing security risks, relaxed requirements

"Golden" visas have been popular among America’s wealthiest over the past year or so.While Americans are increasingly seeking second citizenship residencies as an "insurance" against global uncertainty, U.S. officials are taking actions against countries with such programs amid security risks.U.S. officials say citizenship-by-investment programs can allow individuals from restricted countries to obtain new passports and bypass U.S. travel, financial or banking restrictions.TOP 5 'GOLDEN' VISA DE...

Minneapolis mayor demands state be included in ICE-involved shooting probe, slams Pam Bondi's DOJ

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made a plea Friday for state investigators to become involved in the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, calling the Trump administration’s description of the events "deeply concerning." Frey spoke after the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Thursday it was withdrawing from the investigation after being told by the FBI it would not have access to the materials required for ...

Surveillance footage shows immigration activist blocking road before fatal ICE shooting

Surveillance video footage captured moments before Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by a federal law enforcement officer shows her parking her vehicle in the middle of a road for several minutes before the fatal confrontation. Footage obtained by the Daily Mail shows the vehicle stopping to let out a passenger on the right side of a residential road as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were conducting an enforcement operation in the area off camera. The vehicle is then seen bei...

Andy Serkis Talks About the Impossible Task of ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

'The Lord of the Rings' star turned director is currently prepping the next 'Lord of the Rings' film, due in December 2027.

'The View' hosts repeatedly clash over Trump removing Maduro

Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, co-hosts of "The View" have been sharply divided, erupting in yet another argument on Friday.The U.S. military and intelligence agencies worked together over the weekend to capture Maduro, in a mission called "Operation Absolute Resolve." While Maduro’s reign was controversial, and was viewed by many as a far-left dictatorship, critics accused the Trump administration of overstepping its authority. Co-host Sunny Hostin has argued multiple...

This Ludicrously Light Headset Restored My Passion for VR

Pimax's Dream Air weighs less than my iPhone 17 and somehow has a micro OLED display with an 8K resolution.

Colbert warns Trump administration is imposing an 'obey or die' doctrine on Americans

Late-night host Stephen Colbert warned Thursday that the Trump administration was enforcing what he described as an "obey or die" policy following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday.On "The Late Show," Colbert criticized the Trump administration’s response to the shooting and urged Americans to "peacefully and nonviolently" voice opposition to the presence of federal agents in their cities.After accusing the...

Musk's xAI adds new restrictions to Grok after uproar over sexual images

Elon Musk's startup xAI has put some restrictions on the image generation function of its Grok chatbot on social media platform X, after the tool's use of AI to create and publish sexualized images sparked a widespread backlash.

ExpressVPN two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now

ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 78 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $101 for 28 months. This is marked down from the $382 that this time frame normally costs. On a per-month basis, it works out to roughly $3.59 for the promo period. We’ve consistently liked ExpressVPN because it’s fast, easy to use and widely available across a large global server network. In fact, it's our current pick for best premium VPN. One of the biggest drawb...

AOC accuses Vance of believing ‘American people should be assassinated in the street’

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is leveling a stunning accusation at Vice President JD Vance amid the national furor over this week's fatal shooting in Minnesota involving an ICE agent."I understand that Vice President Vance believes that shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, and I do not," the four-term federal lawmaker from New York and progressive champion argued as she answered questions on Friday on Capitol Hill ...

Dem levels 'state-sponsored terrorism' accusation after Portland shooting: 'Stop f---ing with us'

Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., accused federal authorities of "state-sponsored terrorism" after U.S. Customs and Border Protection opened fire in Portland on Thursday."This isn’t law enforcement, it’s state-sponsored terrorism," Bynum declared in the statement."Stop f---ing with us. This is the second shooting this week by agents following the orders of a wannabe dictator who is trying to take over cities and rule by instilling terror in the hearts of American people. When the President deployed hi...

Iran protests: Khamenei vows crackdown as internet shutdown widens

At least 51 protesters, including nine children, have been killed so far.

Iran protests: Khamenei vows Islamic republic will ‘not back down’ amid unrest

Rights groups say security forces have killed at least 45 protesters.

Why January is the best time to remove personal data online

January feels like a reset. A new calendar. New goals. New habits. While you clean out your inbox, organize paperwork or set resolutions, however, scammers also hit reset, and they start with your personal data.That is because January is one of the most important months for online privacy. This is when data brokers refresh profiles and scammers rebuild their target lists.As a result, the longer your information stays online, the more complete and valuable your profile becomes. To help address th...

Why Are Federal Agents Using GoPros, Smart Glasses, and Phones to Record Us?

"What happened to the police body cameras?" one Uber driver in Minnesota asked a Border Patrol agent.

CES: So very big, so little sustainability tech

Every third booth at CES showed off some new AI product or other. If you wanted to find a robotic lawn mower, throw a rock. Humanoid robots, smart locks and super thin TVs were everywhere. But if you went looking for sustainability products, you’re going to have to hunt a bit. Last year, the Sustainability section at the Las Vegas Convention Center had 20 booths. This year, there were 38, but that’s in part due to the combination of the energy and sustainability categories. So exhibitors like S...

Iconic Hubble Telescope Could Be Dead in 3 Years

The silver lining is that there may be a privately funded alternative in the works.

Jenny McCarthy admits marriage 'challenge' she and husband Donnie Wahlberg face

While Jenny McCarthy admits she’s "addicted" to husband, Donnie Wahlberg, she describes his snoring as a "challenge.""He is the nicest human being you'll ever meet," McCarthy told Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos on "Live" – about her husband of 11 years. "People know that. People that work with him say, 'We've never worked with anybody like this.'"She said to cheers from the audience that he treats her like a queen, loves her and is "absolutely what you would call textbook truly perfect. Perfect."...