‘Tank Chair’ Proves Ultra‑Violent Manga Can Still Hit With Heart
Manabu Yashiro's slept-on mecha-wheelchair series fuses 'Kamen Rider' grit with 'Dorohedoro' chaos.
The 28 Best Movies on Apple TV, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
F1: The Movie, CODA, and Highest 2 Lowest are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV this month.
Double Fine announces delightful-looking multiplayer pottery game Kiln
Double Fine has been on a tear with its smaller projects lately. The popular indie game developer is following up last year's atmospheric adventure game Keeper with a new title in a totally different direction. As its Double Fine founder Tim Schaefer attempted to say five times fast during today's Xbox Developer Direct, Kiln is an "online multiplayer pottery party brawler" that boasts exactly the sort of colorful, clever fun that fans have come to expect from the studio. Kiln is a game with two ...
Substack now has a TV app
It was only 16 months ago that Substack expanded into live video. Since then, it's become a widely adopted medium on the platform, including by its ever-growing list of cable news expats. Now, the company has decided it's ready for a bigger screen. Starting today, you can install a new Substack TV app on Apple TV and Google TV devices.Substack describes the app's initial launch as focusing on "reliable, high-quality viewing" for the platform's long-form videos. It centers around video posts and ...
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Orange County driver killed when pursuit suspect crashes into their vehicle
The suspect crashed into another vehicle near the intersection of Bradford and Madison avenues, killing the other driver, police said.
Developer Attempts to Sell ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ VR Mod to CD Projekt RED, Gets Bad News
Maybe don't try to sell your paid mod to the company whose Terms of Service you appear to be violating?
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Spain train collision death toll reaches 45
The crash in Andalusia left 45 people dead and more than 120 injured.
Porn Site ManyVids Descends Into AI Psychosis
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Maybe VR Doesn’t Need Meta After All
Meta's commitment might be wavering, but other entrants in the VR field feel stronger than ever.
Jelly Roll's wife says weight-loss drug sent her into ‘worst suicidal depression’
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Bunnie XO, the wife of country singer Jelly Roll, is discussing how a weight-loss medication may have led to her experiencing a "dark" depression.During an episode of her podcast "Dumb Blonde," Bunnie, whose real name is Alyssa DeFord, revealed that she had been taking a new drug by Lilly called retatrutide (reta), which is currently...
Elon Musk just told Davos that Tesla will sell humanoid robots next year, really, he swears
Elon Musk just took the stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and announced that Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot will be sold to the public by the end of next year. Musk is the master of unrealistic timetables, but this may be the nuttiest one yet. These are humanoid robots that are supposed to be able to do just about any task a human can do. Musk, as usual, gave himself an out if the robots don't start rolling off the assembly line in 2027, saying that they'll only be released...
Marine veteran shot in deadly robbery texted mom and sister to express his love before his death
Police announced the arrest of four suspects this week following the Sunday robbery and deadly shooting of 42-year-old Marine veteran Michael Ryan Burke in Missouri.Jerry Reifeiss, a friend of Burke's, said that Burke called 911 and described the assailants, and then texted his mother and sister, KRGC reported. Burke "texted them saying that, ‘Hey I’m dying and I love you,'" Reifeiss said. MISSOURI COUPLE ACCUSED OF LOCKING TEENS IN CHICKEN PEN, SHOOTING THEM WITH BB GUNS IN ABUSE CASECourt docu...
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Iran warns ‘finger on trigger’ as Trump says it wants talks
Iran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.
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US arrests women who disrupted church over Minnesota immigration crackdown
The FACE Act protects those seeking to access abortion clinics and places of worship.
Convicted Minnesota fraudster alleges Walz, Ellison were aware of widespread fraud
A Minnesota woman convicted in one of the state’s largest fraud schemes alleged in a jailhouse interview that Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were aware of widespread fraud well before federal prosecutors stepped in.Aimee Bock, the former head of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, spoke to Fox News from Sherburne County Jail in Minnesota, claiming state officials continued approving and paying claims even after concerns were raised about potential fraud.Bock alleged the state app...
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Legendary coach calls out anti-Israel protesters' silence on Iran
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Legendary basketball coach slams anti-Israel college protesters going silent on Iran- Trump: Antisemitism unwelcome in GOP, MAGA movement - Federal appeals court sides with Trump admin in judge's Mahmoud Khalil decisionTOP STORY: Legendary coach Bruce Pearl slammed far-left campus protesters for loudly opposing Israel, then going silent as Irani...
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Defiant ex-prosecutor testifies to Trump’s ‘criminal’ election plot
Jack Smith told MPs he had proof beyond reasonable doubt Trump broke the law.
Mario Kart World adds a team option in Knockout Tour
Mario Kart World received a free update today that brings a team option to its Knockout Tour mode. Initially, the Knockout races in this Nintendo Switch 2 launch title were only for solo drivers, challenging players to finish ahead of enough other competitors or get eliminated from the series. It was one of the highlights of the game in our review, and this new wrinkle should bring plenty more fun chaos to the racetrack.In the team mode, players compete either in two teams of twelve, three teams...
Trump admin stops funding for research that involves aborted baby tissue
The Trump administration has ended funding for research that involves the use of aborted fetal tissue, a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital. The spokesperson said effective immediately, National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds "will no longer be used for research that involves the fetal tissue of aborted babies." This comes a day before the March for Life.In an announcement of the policy change, NIH said the move was "a significant milestone...
TPUSA attendees worry over ‘division’ and 'darkness' as new Make Heaven Crowded Tour kicks off
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Turning Point USA Faith kicked off its Make Heaven Crowded tour in California on Wednesday, as Erika Kirk was joined by Christian influencers and speakers calling people to "faith and bold obedience to Jesus.""It's very important to be here tonight because I think the whole world needs Jesus right now," Bella Rocha, from Anaheim Hills, told Fox News Digital."Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, so I think that surrounding Him and having Him in your life is the most impo...
‘Cobra Kai’ Is Getting the Dream Physical Release It Deserves
All six seasons of the hit Netflix show are coming to Blu-ray, with a few new commentaries to boot.
AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy
Advances in artificial intelligence are creating a perfect storm for those seeking to spread disinformation at unprecedented speed and scale. And it’s virtually impossible to detect.
How Claude Code Is Reshaping Software—and Anthropic
WIRED spoke with Boris Cherny, head of Claude Code, about how the viral coding tool is changing the way Anthropic works.
One of Our Favorite Smart Plugs for Apple Users Is $15 Off
The Meross Smart Plug Mini boasts excellent compatibility and slim construction.
‘Punch in the gut’: West Virginia woman tells Congress her Obamacare premium jumped 323%
A West Virginia woman told lawmakers Tuesday that her Obamacare premium jumped 323%, calling the increase a "punch in the gut" as Congress grilled health insurance CEOs over rising costs and the future of the Affordable Care Act."Last month, I did what millions of Americans and tens of thousands of West Virginians did. I went online to re-enroll through HealthCare.gov, the ACA marketplace," said Ellen Allen, a 64-year-old from French, West Virginia."When I saw my new premium, I felt a pit in my ...
Job Seekers Want to Know What the Hell Is Going on With AI-Based Hiring Decisions: Lawsuit
Eightfold, an AI company that makes human resources software, is being sued over one of its hiring tools.
Do You Actually Need the Best Gaming CPU?
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D seems powerful, though it's not a massive leap over what we already have.
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Nurses in New York City Say They Deserve $200,000 a Year. Here’s Why.
As a strike by health workers stretches into its second week, pay is a major issue in negotiations, even if it’s not discussed much on the picket line.
A Rare, Deadly Fungus Is Making People Sick in Tennessee
At least 36 cases of histoplasmosis and possibly one death have been reported in the state since last fall.
Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon in connection with anti-ICE church protest
A federal magistrate judge on Thursday rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to bring charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon in connection with Sunday’s anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, Fox News Digital has learned. Lemon livestreamed left-wing agitators who stormed St. Paul's Cities Church under the suspicion that its pastor had collaborated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Lemon told viewers that "the freedom to protest" is what the First Amendment is all ab...
Journalist who exposed alleged Minnesota fraud says Newsom, California are his next targets
Independent journalist Nick Shirley says exposing government fraud has made him a target, and now he’s turning his focus to California.Shirley gained national attention after releasing videos he says expose fraud in Minnesota. He testified before House lawmakers earlier this week during a hearing investigating the state's fraud scandals. Shirley said the work has been dangerous, but California is his next target."Fraud will be exposed in California. It'll be exposed all across the United States,...
Forza Horizon 6 will hit Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 19
Forza Horizon 6 is taking the racing series to Japan for the first time, and now we know exactly when you’ll be able to hit the virtual streets of Tokyo. The game will arrive on Xbox Series X/S, PC and Xbox Cloud on May 19, with an early access period commencing on May 15. That lines up with earlier reports about the release date(s) after an in-game ad supposedly appeared in Forza Horizon 5. The upcoming title will hit PS5 later this year.The standard edition of Forza Horizon 6 is expected to co...
An AI pin is beneath Apple
So it's come to this: Apple is reportedly working on a wearable AI pin. According to The Information, it is going to be a small device with "multiple cameras, a speaker, microphones and wireless charging." It sounds like the perfect gadget to pair with the long-awaited AI-powered Siri update, which will also reportedly work as a chatbot. But while many Apple rumors conjure up an air of excitement, the notion of an Apple AI pin sounds downright baffling. Worse, it just seems desperate. Apple, the...
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Wary Europeans huddle after Trump Greenland climbdown
Trump’s U-turn follows a threat to seize Greenland and hit allies with new tariffs.
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Rain in the forecast for Los Angeles. Here's how long it will last
A band of showers was moving across western L.A. County as of 7:30 a.m., with rainfall totals around 1/500th of an inch, said Rich Thompson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
YouTube star Ms. Rachel emotionally apologizes for liking antisemitic comment, says it was an accident
YouTube star "Ms. Rachel" posted an emotional apology video on Wednesday after accidentally liking an antisemitic comment on Instagram.Rachel Griffin Accurso, who rose to fame creating educational videos for children, has more than 18.6 million subscribers on YouTube, along with nearly 9 million TikTok followers and close to 5 million on Instagram.The controversy began after Accurso appeared to like an antisemitic comment under one of her Instagram posts that read, "Free America from the Jews." ...
House oversight probe puts Minnesota elections under scrutiny over noncitizen voting concerns
EXCLUSIVE: House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil sent oversight letters to election officials in 10 states, including Minnesota, seeking details on voter roll maintenance and safeguards against noncitizen voting.The move puts Minnesota’s election system under renewed scrutiny as Republicans press states for compliance with federal election law.Steil, R-Wis., wrote to both red and blue states — including Minnesota, Illinois, Maine, Indiana, Tennessee, Kansas, California, Ohio and Florida, not...
Jim Jordan says FBI searched Barron Trump’s room during Mar-a-Lago raid at Jack Smith hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith's hearing on Capitol Hill kicked off with a reminder from Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, of the controversial 2022 raid of then-former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. Jordan revealed that Barron Trump's room was among the areas searched.Smith appeared in a Capitol Hill hearing on Thursday in which he was questioned about his prosecutions of Trump. He previously testified about the investigations in a closed-door deposition."And then...
Korg's new experimental synthesizer combines acoustic sounds with electronic control
Korg just officially unveiled the Phase8 synthesizer, after years of tinkering by a team led by legendary engineer Tatsuya Takahashi. This is a highly experimental synthesizer, but it's not a concept unit. It'll be available for purchase in April. The Phase8 uses a new form of "acoustic synthesis" that combines acoustic sound generation with electronic control. Takahashi says the synthesizer is "beyond analog vs. digital" and "beyond electronics" altogether. It features chromatically tuned steel...
Like an Avalanche: Wild Video Captures the Violent Trigger Behind Solar Flares
Solar Orbiter captured the most detailed view of a solar flare, observing the build-up of events that lead to the explosion.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Makes a Prank War Out of One of the Oldest Debates in ‘Star Trek’
'Vitus Reflux' pushes the show's balance between 'Star Trek' ideas and its youthful vibe to a fun, if fruitless, stretching point.
Web skimming attacks target major payment networks
Online shopping feels familiar and fast, but a hidden threat continues to operate behind the scenes. Researchers are tracking a long-running web skimming campaign that targets businesses connected to major payment networks. Web skimming is a technique where criminals secretly add malicious code to checkout pages so they can steal payment details as shoppers type them in. These attacks work quietly inside the browser and often leave no obvious signs. Most victims only discover the problem after u...
49ers to part ways with Brandon Aiyuk after injury and contract turmoil, GM says
San Francisco 49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch offered clarity about wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's future with the franchise."I think it's safe to say that he's played his last snap with the Niners," Lynch said at the team's end-of-season news conference on Wednesday. Lynch went on to acknowledge that the situation with Aiyuk had gone off course."It's unfortunate. A situation that just went awry. And I will look long and hard at what could have been done diff...
Bills wide receiver insists he caught ball that refs controversially ruled an interception in playoff loss
Buffalo Bills wide Brandin Cooks said that he caught what ultimately turned into a controversial interception in the Denver Broncos’ overtime victory on Saturday night.Cooks, 32, had the ball taken away from him by Broncos defensive back Ja’Quan McMillan after he seemingly completed the catch. The referees ruled it an interception, taking the ball away from the Bills."At the end of the day, it was a catch. Not just what it looked like, like you said, but what it felt like," Cooks said during a r...
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The leverage that Europe has over the US Eeconomy
Some European funds, including Denmark's AkademikerPension, are already dumping Treasurys.
Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images — including 23,000 of children — over 11 days
We already knew xAI's Grok was barraging X with nonconsensual sexual images of real people. But now there are some numbers to put things in perspective. Over an 11-day period, Grok generated an estimated 3 million sexualized images including an estimated 23,000 of children.Put another way, Grok generated an estimated 190 sexualized images per minute during that 11-day period. Among those, it made a sexualized image of children once every 41 seconds.On Thursday, the Center for Countering Digital ...
Crockett accuses liberal podcast hosts of racial motive in criticism of her Texas Senate bid
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, said podcasters and comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang were saying "the quiet part out loud" in their criticism of her Senate bid, suggesting the statement was about her race."I really do think that the host said the quiet part out loud, which basically was: If a White man couldn’t do it, then why would a Black woman even have the audacity to think that she could?" Crockett said in an interview in January, according to the Washington Post. "I don’t know however ...
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‘Horrendous’: Two women, man dead after shooting at Lake Cargelligo in NSW
The suspected gunman is still on the run in a council-owned vehicle.
House jams Senate by attaching repeal of Jack Smith provision to $1.2T funding package
The House of Representatives is moving to jam the Senate by attaching a repeal of the upper chamber's Arctic Frost repayment measure to a funding bill that's key to averting a partial government shutdown.A Senate GOP-led measure allowing Republicans in the upper chamber to sue the federal government for up to $500,000 if their phone records were seized by ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith is still causing heartburn in the House.House lawmakers voted unanimously Thursday to roll back that measure, as...
ICE Agents Are ‘Doxing’ Themselves
The alleged risks of being publicly identified have not stopped DHS and ICE employees from creating profiles on LinkedIn, even as Kristi Noem threatens to treat revealing agents' identities as a crime.
DAVID MARCUS: New York Dems pull dirty districting trick as 'aw shucks' Indiana GOP folds
New York City has only one Republican member of Congress, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who represents Staten Island, the city's only red borough, and parts of South Brooklyn that are purple. An absurd and obviously partisan judicial ruling on Wednesday has put the seat at risk.This isn’t just political hardball, it's a fastball to the face. But too many Republicans are too "principled," or too scared, to retaliate.State Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Pearlman, who was not only appointed by far-left D...
Q+A | Greenland's PM takes questions on Trump, sovereignty and what comes next
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen spoke to reporters in Nuuk on Thursday about President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the U.S. should control the semi-autonomous territory, the potential framework deal floated by Trump about which very little is known and what Nielsen thinks is the best path forward for Greenland.
Murder rate drops to lowest level since 1900 across major US cities nationwide
Murders across the U.S. dropped last year to a historic low, according to researchers, marking a dramatic turnaround after violent crime surged in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and as left-wing leaders espoused ideas like defunding their police departments and releasing repeat offenders without bail.The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) report weighed crime statistics from 40 cities that have reported monthly data for the past eight years. It found 11 of 13 crime categories dropped in 202...
How to watch the 2026 Super Bowl: TV channel, where to stream and more
We might still be in the midst of the playoffs, but that doesn't mean we can't plan ahead for Super Bowl LX. For those of you who just can't with Roman numerals, thats Super Bowl 60, and it's taking place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on February 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. Like all other Sunday Night Football games this season, the championship game will be broadcast on Super Bowl Sunday on NBC, and will stream live on Peacock. And it's not just the game that we're excited ...
Here are the countries joining Trump's 'Board of Peace' so far
U.S. President Donald Trump launched his newly formed "Board of Peace" on an international stage Thursday as more countries responded to his invitation for a seat at the table that will initially aim to rebuild Gaza.
‘Invincible’ Season 4 Brings the War Home in March
Dinosaurs, dads, and demons all threaten to give Mark a hard time when 'Invincible' returns in two months.
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Probing the Mysteries of the Solar Corona with ESA’s Proba-3
Some really unique science can be done during a total solar eclipse. Totality is the one time we can see the elusive corona of the Sun, the pearly white segment of our host star’s lower atmosphere where space weather activity originates. The trouble is, totality is fleeting. What researchers really need are eclipses on demand. ESA’s innovative Proba-3 mission does just that, by making use of a free-flying occulting disk. Launched in late 2024, we’re now seeing some unique science and images from...
Washington Dem pushes bill to bar recent ICE hires from future police jobs, slamming Trump's 'occupying force'
A Democratic lawmaker in Washington state introduced a bill this week called the ICE Out Act of 2026, which would prohibit state law enforcement agencies from hiring anyone that has taken a job as a sworn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. The legislation was introduced by state Rep. Tarra Simmons, who served time for three felony convictions for possession of controlled substances and retail theft in 2011 before having...
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Trump unveils Board of Peace, ‘New Gaza’ plans at Davos
The US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.
Sennheiser Is Making Headphone Parties for Your TV a Thing
This is either the best or worst idea ever.
Phil Collins now requires 24-hour medical care following years of mounting health issues
Phil Collins says years of health setbacks have left him dependent on round-the-clock medical care.The musician says he’s now under 24-hour care after a brutal stretch of health crises that included five knee surgeries, kidney problems and a long hospital stay."It’s an ongoing thing," Collins told BBC Two’s Zoe Ball in a new interview, per Variety. "I have a 24-hour live-in nurse to make sure I take my medication as I should do. I’ve had challenges with my knee — I had everything that could go w...
Why This Weekend’s Winter Storm Is Going to Suck Extra Bad
A warming Arctic set the stage for a massive winter storm expected to stretch 2,000 miles across the Eastern U.S. this weekend.
GeForce Now adds support for flight controllers
It only seems right that cloud gaming should welcome virtual pilots, and that’s definitely now the case if GeForce Now is your streaming platform of choice. One of the most frequently requested features from its community according to NVIDIA, flight control support has now been added to its GeForce Now offering, meaning you can live your Top Gun fantasies without worrying about your rig buckling under the pressure. The first compatible peripheral is the Thrustmaster T.Flight HOTAS One which inci...
The best VPN deals: Up to 87 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more
In a chaotic world, one thing you can count on is your own common-sense steps toward better cybersecurity. Most of the holiday deals are over by now, but plenty of services are still offering excellent prices. With access to a virtual private network (VPN), you can stream TV shows and events from all over the world, protect your information from hackers and thwart online trackers. We strongly recommend using a VPN, but you might get stuck with a substandard app if you jump on the very first deal...
The First Trailer for ‘Maul—Shadow Lord’ Proves Crime Does Pay
The new Disney+ animated series shows the ex-Sith still has plenty of evil life left in him.
Poll shows which party has the edge ahead of midterm elections for Congress
Democrats hold a slight advantage heading into the midterm elections in a new poll from The New York Times and Siena University.The poll found that 48% of registered voters would support a Democratic candidate if the midterm elections were held today, compared to just 43% for a Republican candidate. The poll also showed skepticism toward President Donald Trump's policies, with 47% of registered voters saying they "strongly disapprove" of how he is handling his job as president.The poll surveyed ...
Robert Kraft says NFL owners will 'push like the dickens' to make sweeping schedule changes
The National Football League has been inching closer and closer to an 18-game season, and if it were up to Robert Kraft, it would happen as soon as possible.The New England Patriots owner sounded as if he was predicting the change could come sooner rather than later, while also saying that more international games could be on the horizon."We’re going to push like the dickens now to make international more important with us. Every team will go to 18 [regular season games] and two [preseason games...
House advances $1.2T package with ICE funding after Republicans overcome infighting
Republicans voted to advance a $1.2 trillion spending package to a final vote on Thursday, overcoming threats of a GOP rebellion over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding and ethanol fuel.The legislation clears a key procedural hurdle called a "rule vote." Rule votes, which traditionally fall along party lines, allow for debate and final consideration of select pieces of legislation.The vote tees up two final House votes on spending legislation in FY 2026.One would fund the departme...
AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU will arrive on January 29 and cost $499
At CES earlier this month, AMD announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a more wallet-friendly take on its $700 9950X3D. The company promised the new chip would be out sometime in the first three months of the year, and it's going to arrive a bit sooner than you might have expected. It can be all yours on January 29 for $499.AMD says the 9850X3D builds on the 9800X3D with an 400MHz upgrade to the boost clock. It can reach boost speeds of 5.6GHz. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core CPU with 16 threads and 104...
FreeBSD is a No-Go for KDE's Plasma Login Manager
Not everyone will be happy with this.
California university lecturer reinstated after wishing Charlie Kirk was dead shortly after shooting
A California university lecturer has returned to the classroom after being placed on paid administrative leave for saying she wished Charlie Kirk had been killed shortly after he was shot last year.According to the Fresno Bee, Barri Brennan, a Fresno State University communication lecturer, was back in the classroom on Tuesday, the second day of instruction in the spring semester."My classes went well, and I look forward to the rest of the semester," Brennan told the Bee. Fresno State did not re...
Netflix scores Oscar nominations for Frankenstein and KPop Demon Hunters
The nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards were just announced and Ryan Coogler's vampire-adjacent period drama Sinners received a record-breaking 16 nominations. That's the highest number of Oscar nominations for a single film in the history of the awards, followed by Titanic, La La Land and All About Eve with 14 noms each. Sinners grabbed a nomination in nearly every major category, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. The same goes for the performances, as Michael...
Giants star Jung Hoo Lee briefly stopped at LAX over 'paperwork issue'
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was briefly stopped at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday over what the team described as a "paperwork issue." According to multiple reports, Lee was returning to the United States from his home in South Korea when he was stopped because of missing paperwork. His agent, Scott Boras, told the San Francisco Chronicle that the incident was "not anything political or anything like that," and that Lee was released after about an hour once the p...
American tennis star Madison Keys takes swipe at Trump admin at Australian Open
American tennis star Madison Keys said Thursday she hoped the U.S. can "come together and get back to the values that I think make our country great" when asked about President Donald Trump's second term at the Australian Open.The swipe came after Keys defeated Ashlyn Krueger in the second round of the Australian Open and ahead of her match against Karolina Pliskova. A reporter at the Grand Slam tournament has routinely been asking American players their thoughts on the U.S. one year into Trump’...
Dolly Parton fans can now book stays at her upcoming hotel in Nashville
Dolly Parton is giving fans a new way to check into Nashville.Reservations are officially open for the SongTeller Hotel, Parton’s highly anticipated downtown property in Tennessee.The venue won’t welcome guests until summer 2026, but bookings are already live.DOLLY PARTON UNVEILS FAVORITE NASHVILLE DESTINATIONS AMID NEW TRAVEL STOP PARTNERSHIP"This is a huge milestone in the project’s progression," Shannon Foster, general manager of Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel, told Fox News Digital."Extendi...
'Heated Rivalry' stars named Olympic torchbearers for Milano-Cortina Winter Games
The stars of the popular Canadian hockey drama Heated Rivalry are headed to the Olympics. Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame for the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games in February.
The FBI Has Gained Access to the Washington Post Newsroom
New court documents claim the feds could access Slack channels, Signal chats, email, and more.
Waymo is now available in Miami
Waymo’s fully autonomous robotaxis are now accepting passengers in Miami. The city was one of five named in expansion plans last year, and joins the likes of Phoenix, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area on Waymo’s existing network. Waymo says that nearly 10,000 Miami residents have signed up so far, and that it will send out invites to new riders on a rolling basis" in the weeks and months to come. The autonomous ride-hailing service will initially cover a 60-square-mile area that include...
Casey Anthony claims US is racist and sexist, says White men have ‘never been marginalized’
Casey Anthony, often referred to as "America’s most hated mom," is again weighing in on national politics, this time accusing the United States of systemic racism and sexism and claiming that White men are falsely portrayed as victims of discrimination.In a recent Substack post, Anthony argued that America has a "long-standing history of discriminating against anyone who is not a white man," citing slavery, voting rights, segregation, and civil rights legislation as evidence of what she describe...
Virginia Dems introduce classroom DEI curriculum law on day 1 of legislative session
As Democrats retake control of the Virginia legislature and governor's mansion, a flurry of far-left bills has been introduced to begin the legislative session, including one that would enshrine DEI in the classroom into law.HB 614, titled "History and social science standards and instruction; historically marginalized communities," was filed on Jan. 13, a day before the session even began, by Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke.The bill seeks to "ensure comprehensive, accurate, and inclusive education" ...
ICE detained a 5-year-old boy coming home from Minnesota preschool, say school officials
A five-year-old boy, wearing a blue toque with droopy bunny ears, carrying a Spider-Man backpack, was reportedly apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in his Columbia Heights driveway on Tuesday.
Stephen A Smith shreds Newsom for violating 'America First' with disparagement of Trump in a foreign country
Commentator Stephen A. Smith tore into California Gov. Gavin Newsom for disparaging President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, this week.On Wednesday's episode of Smith's "Straight Shooter" podcast, the host asserted that while he has no problem with Newsom criticizing Trump while on American soil, slamming the president in a foreign country is a completely different story."I have no problem with Gavin Newsom being candid and open about his feelings about our...
Xbox Developer Direct 2026: How to watch and what we expect to see from Fable, Forza Horizon 6 and Beast of Reincarnation
Xbox is set to hold the fourth installment of its now-annual Developer Direct showcase on January 22. You’ll be able to watch the 2026 edition at 1PM ET on YouTube (including versions with audio descriptions and ASL), Twitch, Facebook and Steam. Xbox will stream the Developer Direct on its regional channels simultaneously, and it’ll be available on Bilibili on Friday. The YouTube stream might be the way to go, since that one will be available in 4K and 60 fps. Because we’re so nice, we’ve embedd...
AOC accuses Trump of engaging in 'increasingly erratic' behavior
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., claimed that President Donald Trump has been exhibiting "increasingly erratic" behavior.She made the comment in response to a question from Migrant Insider editor Pablo Manríquez, who asked, "How big of a factor is Donald Trump's cognitive decline, given what we're seeing at Davos?" "I think that the president has been acting in increasingly erratic ways," Ocasio-Cortez replied, according to the video shared on X.AOC ACCUSES VANCE OF BELIEVING ‘AMERICAN PEO...
The Cast of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Digs Into Character Relationships
Peter Claffey, Shaun Thomas, and Tanzyn Crawford talk about Dunk, Raymun, and Tanselle’s connections on the new HBO ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off.
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Days of winter freeze ahead for 3200km stretch of US, with the storm not peaking until Monday
Days of winter freeze lie ahead for US, with the storm not peaking until Monday.
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Former steward faces potential 20-year prison sentence in Hawaiian federal prison
The scam is reminiscent of the film Catch Me If You Can.
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Trump’s rift with Europe is clear. Europe must decide what to do about it
New York Times: Leaders will gather in Brussels today to take stock of what comes next.
AI Mode in Google search can now pull context from your other apps
After adding Personal Intelligence to Gemini as an opt-in experience, Google has announced that it’s also integrating the feature into AI Mode in Search. What Personal Intelligence does is pull information from your Google apps to tailor its responses based on your history and interests. For Search, in particular, you can allow Personal Intelligence to look for information in your Gmail accounts and Google Photos libraries.If you use AI Mode to shop for clothes with the new feature enabled, for ...
Former British PM urges Trump to dismantle UN, citing international body's ‘bad decisions’
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss urged President Donald Trump on Thursday to dismantle the United Nations, arguing the international body has become ineffective and driven by what she called a series of "bad decisions.""The United Nations hasn't worked for ages. I think there are much better uses for the building in New York than what it is currently being used for," Truss told "Fox & Friends First." "I'd strongly encourage President Trump to follow through and start dismantling it as an ...
LeAnn Rimes undergoes $10K plasma treatments to remove 'mold and microplastics' from body
LeAnn Rimes is in a "season of healing" and remains focused on her health in 2026.Following a "busy year of filming and touring," Rimes, 43, cleared her body of "micro-toxins" through a round of plasma exchange at Next Health in Nashville, Tenn.The country singer detailed the process of removing "mold and microplastics" from her body, a procedure which costs $10,000 per treatment.LEANN RIMES REFLECTS ON SURVIVING FAME, ADMITS A LOT OF CHILD STARS 'DON’T SEE 43'Dressed casually in maroon slacks a...
Indiana's Fernando Mendoza shares lessons from national championship win on LinkedIn
Indiana star quarterback Fernando Mendoza is not only a star on the field, but on LinkedIn, too.LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that connects people for career development, job seeking, and recruiting. Mendoza posted on the platform what winning a College Football Playoff National Championship taught him about business-to-business sales."Here’s what winning a National Championship taught me about business-to-business sales (kidding … kinda)," Mendoza posted on LinkedIn.CLICK HERE ...
Vance tells Minneapolis to ‘stop fighting’ ICE as White House doubles down on crackdown
Vice President JD Vance stops in Minnesota Thursday, which is ground zero in the heated battle over President Donald Trump's aggressive illegal immigration crackdown.A White House official told Fox News that Vance will use his trip to "highlight the Administration’s commitment to restoring law and order in Minneapolis."The official said that Vance will meet with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during his stop, "to reinforce the White House’s unwavering support for federal immigr...
Rams, Bears players go wild for national anthem singer before playoff game
Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams players were hyped as they listened to the national anthem ahead of their playoff game over the weekend, according to video from NFL Films.Jim Cornelison performed his epic rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Soldier Field. The video showed that players were singing along with him on the sideline, joining with the entire crowd who helped belt out the patriotic song before kickoff.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBears defensive lineman G...
Nintendo’s Talking Mario Wonder Flower Is Somehow Less Annoying Than Most AI Gadgets
Nintendo's Wonder Flower toy joins Alarmo to annoy everybody in the bedroom.
Canon EOS R6 III review: A video powerhouse that's also great for photography
With video features like RAW now the norm on midrange mirrorless cameras, Canon decided not to mess around with its latest model, the 33-megapixel EOS R6 III. It’s a veritable cinematic beast, allowing up to 7K RAW video capture internally with fast and reliable autofocus and rock solid stabilization. At the same time, it's a solid photo camera with high burst speeds and warm, accurate image quality. The R6 III has stiff competition with Sony’s 33MP A7 V, though, as the latter delivers higher d...
State Dept moves to expand Mexico City Policy, targeting abortion, DEI and gender ideology in foreign aid
FIRST ON FOX: The State Department is finalizing an expansion of the Mexico City Policy Friday that will bar U.S. foreign assistance from subsidizing abortion and, in a major broadening, from supporting what the administration calls gender and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, Fox News Digital learned Thursday.The Mexico City Policy is a Reagan-era U.S. rule that conditions foreign aid on recipient groups certifying they will not provide or promote abortion as a method of family pl...
Travel alert issued for tropical destination after armed attacks
→ The U.S. Embassy in a tropical destination warned Americans to use increased caution after coordinated, armed attacks erupted.→ A world-famous museum temporarily shut its doors to visitors amid an ongoing employee strike that has disrupted operations.→ A female leatherback turtle stunned researchers after embarking on a 7,000-mile journey.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ The world's most beautiful airport has been crowned — and the top honor went to a major U.S. hub.→ A popu...
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Newsom, on world stage, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning said he was not surprised the Trump administration blocked his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland the day before, saying it was another example of an unhinged president trying to stifle dissent
Pro-life organization calls on HHS and FDA to suspend abortion pill approval, tighten safety rules
FIRST ON FOX: Live Action, a pro-life organization, is demanding that the Trump administration take action on the distribution of and reporting on mifepristone, often colloquially called "the abortion pill." The group is holding a press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday to discuss concerns surrounding the abortion drug, as well as a new investigative video from Live Action that the group says documents "the dangerous real-world distribution of this drug by Planned Parenthood and affiliated ...
