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A former tech executive killed his mother. Her family says ChatGPT made her a target
A lawsuit in the United States alleges ChatGPT fuelled a man’s delusions about his mother.
BandH Photo Promo Codes and Deals for December 2025
Enjoy top deals on cameras, computers, and tech essentials at BandH Photo.
Here's how you can get up to 75% off Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's memberships
If you’ve been thinking about joining Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s, now’s the time to make it official. StackSocial is offering discounted memberships to all three. You can get 75% off a one-year BJ’s Wholesale membership, join Sam’s Club at 50% off for the first year, and even score up to a $60 Costco Shop Card when you sign up. Whether you choose the basic tier or upgrade for more perks, it’s an easy way to unlock year-round savings.THESE LAST-MINUTE GIFTS ON AMAZON ARE ALL 40% OFF OR MORE – AN...
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Dramatic explosion caught on video destroys homes, injures six, officials say
The leak in Hayward, Calif., started after a construction crew struck a Pacific Gas and Electric underground gas line, according to the utility.
Falcons shock Bucs with walk-off field goal as Kyle Pitts totals 3 touchdowns in career game
It was a hard-fought NFC South matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night, and the latter wanted to play spoiler.The Falcons, who were eliminated from the playoffs last week, made it harder for the Bucs to win the division after a walk-off field goal by Zane Gonzalez in a 29-28 victory.Tampa Bay is now 7-7 on the year, having lost their last two games, while the Falcons are 5-9.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOne of the big storylines coming ...
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Tsunami warning in Japan after 6.7-magnitude quake
Jolt comes days after a 7.5-level tremor in the same region injured at least 50 people.
Everything announced and all the winners at The Game Awards 2025
This year at The Game Awards, if your game wasn’t melodramatic, mechanically innovative, beautifully presented and aggressively French, it didn’t stand a chance. The Game Awards 2025 wrapped up on the evening of Thursday, December 11 with a record-breaking showing by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive. The game received the most nominations and wins in the show’s 12-year history.But, we know that’s not really why you’re here. Between the award presentations and musical numbers...
Housemarque's Saros is delayed to April 30
PlayStation had said on X that it would have news about Saros at The Game Awards, and unfortunately, fans excited for the new Housemarque project will need to wait a little longer to get their hands on it. The game has been delayed from its planned March release. But there's only a short time until the new date of April 30, and pre-orders are open now. Star Rahul Kohli appeared at The Game Awards to introduce the newest trailer for the game. I'm glad we won't be waiting too much longer, because...
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Defeat to All Blacks: Irish prop Andrew Porter reveals he needed therapy after World Cup
The Irish rugby star's raw book opens up on the pain of the defeat and family grief.
4:LOOP is a co-op shooter from the creator of Left 4 Dead and JJ Abrams' Bad Robot
The next game from Left 4 Dead designer Mike Booth is putting a sci-fi spin on his last game's co-op action, based on a trailer Booth and producer JJ Abrams shared at The Game Awards 2025. The new game is called 4:LOOP, and it's the first project entirely developed by Bad Robot Games, film production company Bad Robot's game studio. 4:LOOP combines the four-player co-op action of Left 4 Dead, with roguelike elements enabled by what seems like a time loop mechanic. Based on the trailer, players f...
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a podracing game set for 2026
Why have one Star Wars game announcement at an edition of The Game Awards when you can have two? Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a podracing (and speeder racing) game from Fuse Games, a studio established in 2023 by former Burnout and Need for Speed developers. It's scheduled to hit PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2026. The action here is set after the fall of the Empire. With the galaxy in rebuild mode after dealing with that whole mess, an unsanctioned, underground racing circuit called the Galact...
Japan reports 6.7 magnitude quake in northeast, prompting tsunami advisory
Japan issued a tsunami advisory Friday after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country's northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Is Speeding Into Our Hearts
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Exodus is delayed to early 2027
So there's good news and bad news about the highly anticipated Exodus coming out of The Game Awards this year. The good news is that there's a fresh trailer showcasing more of the game. The bad news is that the game won't be out until early 2027. The game was originally announced two years ago (also at The Game Awards) and had been pegged for release in 2026. We may be waiting longer to get our hands on Exodus, but the substantial new trailer shows more of what the final product will entail, off...
Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr provides update on security guard he accidentally decked on sideline
A scary moment occurred during the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars game when Michael Pittman Jr. accidentally knocked over a security guard, who fell hard on the turf near the end zone. On what would've been a touchdown catch – Pittman was called for offensive pass interference to negate the grab in the end zone – he was pushed and lost his footing in rainy conditions as he slid onto the grass.But Pittman immediately hit a security guard, who wasn't looking behind him as he performed...
Lara Croft will return in Tomb Raider: Catalyst and a new remake
The last mainline Tomb Raider game was 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and after spending a few years in video game purgatory, Lara Croft is coming back in two new games. At The Game Awards 2025, Amazon Game Studios announced that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will reimagine of one of the hero’s early adventures in 2026, and Tomb Raider: Catalyst will continue the series in 2027.Catalyst is developed by Crystal Dynamics and follows Lara through Northern India “in the wake of a mythical catac...
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Tom Silvagni: Convicted rapist from prominent Australian footballing family confronted by woman he assaulted
The woman said the 'truth stood solid' despite Tom Silvagni's lies.
Newsom says Trump is one of the 'most destructive' president of his lifetime: 'This guy is reckless'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, argued that President Donald Trump is one of the "most destructive" presidents in his lifetime and that the country is becoming "unrecognizable."The governor made the comments on Wednesday during an appearance on New York Times columnist Ezra Klein’s podcast."I think Trump is one of the most destructive presidents and human beings in my lifetime," Newsom said. "I think this republic is at real risk, this country being unrecognizable. And I have no patien...
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight swoops onto PC and consoles on May 29
It didn't take too long for a game that a whole bunch of people are excited about to swoop into Grand Theft Auto VI's old release week. Or maybe Rockstar had an idea of was what was coming and delayed its blockbuster by six months to get out of the way of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Either way, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games brought a new trailer to The Game Awards and revealed that the Caped Crusader's next adventure will hit PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Steam and the Epic Games Store on...
Surprise! Deadpool Is Also Coming to ‘Marvel Rivals’
The merc with a mouth will be the next character to join Netease's Marvel comics shooter early next year.
Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore accused of stalking victim 'for months' in police dispatch audio
Details of the detention of former University of Michigan Football coach Sherrone Moore surfaced Wednesday and included allegations of stalking and a possible mental health crisis. Audio of a 911 dispatch call obtained by Fox News Digital details allegations of an alleged "domestic" assault in which police said the victim claimed "there's a male at the location and the house attacking her" and noted that the suspect had been "stalking her for months."The audio goes on to say that the suspect, "d...
Pickleball player plunges to his death in 3-story fall after climbing over safety rail to retrieve ball
Video shows the horrifying moment a pickleball player fell to his death after climbing over a safety rail to retrieve a ball at a sports center in Malaysia.CCTV footage acquired by Newsflare shows the 32-year-old player leaping over a safety rail at a Kuala Lumpur pickleball facility on Dec. 2.The video then shows him jumping onto mesh netting that covered an open gap, but it tore under his weight and he plunged three stories.Other players rushed to the railing before heading to the first floor....
The First Trailer for the New ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Really Looks Like That
Director Kitao Sakurai's 'Street Fighter' movie kicks its way into theaters in 2026.
South of Midnight is coming to PS5 and Switch 2 next spring
South of Midnight is heading to PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in Spring 2026, developer Compulsion Games announced on X. The third-person action-adventure game launched as an Xbox and PC exclusive, but like plenty of Microsoft's other first-party games, it's heading to competitors' consoles.Mixing platforming with magic-infused combat in a unique setting inspired by the folklore of the South, Compulsion Games' South of Midnight was generally well-received when it was released in April 2025. The ga...
Trump orders creation of litigation task force to challenge state AI laws
On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for a single, nationwide regulatory framework governing artificial intelligence at the expense of the ability of different states to regulate the nascent technology. “To win, United States AI companies must be free to innovate without cumbersome regulation,” the order states. “But excessive State regulation thwarts this imperative.” As was expected after a draft of the order leaked earlier this week, the centerpiece of...
John Stamos cast in 'Hunting Wives' drama as wife questions potential nude scenes
John Stamos is joining the next season of Netflix's risqué "Hunting Wives" show, and his wife is already considering the possibility of nude scenes.In a recent appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," Stamos admitted that Caitlin McHugh, his wife of seven years, asked him about potential nudity in the season."I told my wife, the first thing she said to me was, ‘Are you going to show your penis?'" Stamos said."Are you?" Fallon asked. "Maybe," Stamos joked.THE HUNTING WIVES PUSHES ENVEL...
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Lake-Star Analog for Europa’s Manannán Spider
What geological features on Earth can be used to better understand unique geological features on Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa? This is what a recent study published in The Planetary Science Journal hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated potential Earth analogs for studying a unique geological feature on Europa scientists identified almost 30 years ago. This study has the potential help scientists gain insights into Europa’s unique geological features, some of which scientists hypot...
The devs of SOMA are back with a spiritual successor called Ontos
Frictional Games is back with a new game that looks primed to carry on the studio's tradition of excellence in horror. It's called Ontos, and it's slated to launch on PC, PlayStation and Xbox next year. The trailer debuted during The Game Awards 2025.The company's past projects include Amnesia: The Dark Descent and SOMA, and this new title is also looking pretty dang creepy. It looks like things will take a philosophical turn, with a story of trying to piece together your father's past that lead...
Control Resonant steps into a larger world that's inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion
Remedy Entertainment's Control is a bizarre yet totally captivating action game that feels like Die Hard by way of David Lynch. InControl: Resonant, players step into the role of the original game's most enigmatic and unsettling characters for their own jaunt through a 'new-weird' world outside The Oldest House.Just ahead of the reveal at The Game Awards, we got an early look at Control: Resonant, the next game in the Remedy Connected Universe. Along with learning why the developers wanted a new...
Black Lives Matter OKC leader charged with wire fraud, money laundering in alleged $3.15M embezzlement scheme
The executive director of Black Lives Matter (BLM) Oklahoma City (OKC) has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering after federal prosecutors say she diverted more than $3.15 million in returned bail checks into her personal bank accounts over a five-year period, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday.Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, 52, of Oklahoma City, is accused of routing money intended for the group’s bail fund and social-justice programs into accounts she controlled between ...
Viral footage shows DoorDash driver allegedly pepper-spraying customer's food order during delivery
Viral footage has captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver may have pepper-sprayed a customer’s order during a delivery in Evansville, Indiana, according to local authorities and the company.The incident occurred early Sunday morning and appeared to be a random attack that reportedly caused a couple excruciating pain. Doorbell camera footage shows a woman with purple hair dropping off an Arby’s order, seemingly taking a photo, then discreetly spraying the bag with an irritant before slippi...
Larian Studios is returning to the Divinity series with... Divinity
Larian Studios didn’t rest on its laurels for long. Two years after taking home the Game of the Year prize for Baldur’s Gate III at The Game Awards, the developer popped up again at the 2025 edition of the ceremony to announce its upcoming project, which is the next entry in the Divinity series. Simply called Divinity, this will be the studio’s biggest game to date with “more breadth and depth than ever before,” according to TGA host Geoff Keighley.After 2017’s Divinity: Original Sin II, Larian ...
Ten years after The Witness, Jonathan Blow's next massive puzzle game is almost ready for primetime
Many of the big announcements at The Game Awards are for completely new projects, some of which are total surprises (if you had an Okami sequel on your bingo card last year, you're either in the know or probably used up all your luck for the next few years). We'll often get updates on games that were previously announced too. The trailer for Order of the Sinking Star is something a little different, as it's a game that Braid designer Jonathan Blow has been working on fairly openly since releasi...
OnlyFans model says fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore 'slid into' her DMs: 'Wasn't surprised'
The Sherrone Moore saga continues, and an OnlyFans model claimed the fired Michigan head football coach "slid into" her direct messages after it was revealed Thursday he followed many other OnlyFans and Instagram models.Moore even once attended a party thrown by convicted music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to a post of Moore's on X.Moore was booked into jail Wednesday night after he was dismissed for allegedly having an "inappropriate relationship" with a staffer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORT...
Trump announces pardon for Colorado clerk: 'Simply wanted to make sure that our elections were fair'
A former Colorado clerk convicted of attempting to breach voting systems in hopes of proving President Donald Trump’s claims of election malfeasance in 2020 will receive a pardon.Trump announced his pardon for Tina Peters on Truth Social, saying she has been sitting in prison for the "crime" of demanding honest elections."Democrats have been relentless in their targeting of TINA PETERS, a Patriot who simply wanted to make sure that our elections were fair and honest," he wrote. "Today I am grant...
Coven of the Chicken Foot is the debut game from Naughty Dog alum Bruce Straley's indie studio
Coven of the Chicken Foot has a lot of things going for it already, in my book. It stars a hero rarely seen in video games, an elderly woman, and it has gorgeous storybook-style art in a lush fantasy setting. It’s a single-player puzzle platformer, it relies on wordless storytelling and the woman, a witch named Gertie, travels with a creepy-cute companion. Plus, Gertie has chicken feet. I love her little chicken feet.Coven of the Chicken Foot is the first game from Wildflower Interactive, the in...
Trump administration offers $5M reward for capture of fugitive Los Choneros gang leader
The Trump administration is offering a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Los Choneros leader, a gang the State Department designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) in September.The State Department’s Narcotics Reward Program announced the reward Thursday for Ecuadorian fugitive Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, also known as "Churron," as the gang he belongs to is allegedly responsible for trafficking drugs and firearms into the U.S. and carryi...
Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is a new action RPG from the director of Mass Effect and KOTOR
The Game Awards kicked off with a bang, showing the world premiere of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic. It's a brand new action role-playing game that will be directed by Casey Hudson, who previously headed up several notable BioWare games you probably know like Mass Effect and Star Wars: Knight of the Old Republic.There’s not much to go on in the trailer, but the game simply existing is a pretty great surprise and this cinematic trailer sure looks shiny. Hudson is working with Arcanaut Studi...
Minnesota investigation: The shadowy money system Somalis rely on and terrorists can exploit
The massive and sprawling $1 billion welfare-fraud schemes engulfing Minnesota are now casting fresh scrutiny on an old, opaque money-transfer network used by Somali Americans to send remittances back to their loved ones and friends — a system U.S. officials have warned can be siphoned or taxed by the terrorist group al-Shabaab.Known as hawala, the centuries-old system moves money without banks, wiring infrastructure or standard documentation, yet it remains a lifeline for families in Somalia, w...
The Old Republic Returns to ‘Star Wars’ Video Games
Expected to see the 'Knights of the Old Republic' remake at the Game Awards tonight? Too bad: have a *brand new* game instead.
Capcom's Pragmata is coming your way on April 24
Capcom’s long, long-delayed sci-fi shooter Pragmata finally has a release date. It’s headed your way on April 24, 2026 on Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and as Capcom confirmed in a trailer at The Game Awards Nintendo Switch 2. You don’t have to wait another four months to try it out, though. A gameplay demo is out now on Steam. It will be available for consoles at a later date.Pragmata first emerged all the way back in 2020 and Capcom initially planned to release it in 2022. After multiple delays,...
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D.A.'s undercover sting targets 'criminal contractors' in L.A. wildfire zones
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office filed criminal charges against five people attempting to do unlicensed contract work on land damaged or destroyed in the Eaton fire.
New Hampshire 6-year-old tests positive for cocaine, cannabis, as mother faces multiple charges
A New Hampshire woman has been charged with child endangerment and witness tampering after her daughter ingested a THC gummy and later tested positive for cannabinoids and cocaine, according to officials.The incident prompted a police investigation after the state Division for Children, Youth, and Families notified Nashua Police Department on Nov. 3.DRUG-LACED CANDY DISGUISED AS KIDS’ TREATS FUELS NEW HALLOWEEN SAFETY WARNING FOR PARENTS: POLICEAccording to a release shared by Nashua Police Depa...
New Hampshire 6-year-old tests positive for cocaine, cannabis; mother faces multiple charges
A New Hampshire woman was charged with child endangerment and witness tampering after her daughter ingested a THC gummy and later tested positive for cannabinoids and cocaine, according to officials.The incident prompted a police investigation after the state Division for Children, Youth and Families notified the Nashua Police Department Nov. 3.According to a release shared by Nashua Police Department, detectives learned the 6-year-old had been hospitalized following the ingestion and that her m...
Shooting reported after US Border Patrol agents involved in 'struggle' near Texas riverbank: sheriff's office
Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol near a riverbank in Midway, Texas.The Starr County Sheriff’s Office said Border Patrol agents were "involved in a struggle prior to the shooting," which was confirmed at about 5:30 p.m.It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities.ICE OFFICER SHOOTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DURING PHOENIX TRAFFIC STOP GONE WRONG, BOTH HOSPITALIZEDStarr County deputies are securing the scene.The sheriff's office asked the ...
US Border Patrol agent kills suspected cartel smuggler after 'struggle' near Texas riverbank
A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a suspected cartel smuggler on Thursday after he came across the Rio Grande in Starr County, Texas, Fox News has confirmed.The suspected smuggler assaulted the agent, who fired his weapon in self-defense, killing the man, three border law enforcement sources told Fox News.The agent is "okay," according to those sources.ICE OFFICER SHOOTS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DURING PHOENIX TRAFFIC STOP GONE WRONG, BOTH HOSPITALIZEDThe Texas Department of Public Safety conf...
James Carville blasts Crockett for breaking 'first rule of politics,' focusing on herself more than voters
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville spoke about Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s, D-Texas, bid for the Senate in Thursday’s episode of his podcast, arguing she tends to break a key rule of politics. "Politics War Room" podcast co-host Al Hunt argued that Crockett throwing her hat into the ring for the Texas Senate is good news. He argued that the most likely Democratic candidate to win would be Rep. James Talarico, saying "if he ends up running against Ken Paxton, I like those odds." All in all,...
Bradley the Badger looks like Wreck-It Ralph as a real video game
A lot of trailers drop during The Game Awards, but the comedy of Bradley the Badger stood out from the pack. The conceit is similar to Wreck-It Ralph. Bradley, the protagonist of a fictional platforming series, is suddenly transported into the worlds of other unfinished video games; the trailer shows a badger-ified Bloodborne, Cyberpunk 2077 and The Last of Us. He also has access to a kit of dev tools that let him modify these incomplete projects, getting a taste of making a game. As the trailer...
Michigan president calls Sherrone Moore's conduct a 'breach of trust' after shocking dismissal and arrest
University of Michigan interim President Domenico Grasso sent a mass email message to students Thursday addressing the recent controversy over former football coach Sherrone Moore's alleged relationship with a staffer. In the message, Grasso also requested that any student with information about the situation come forward. "Students, Earlier this week, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics dismissed head football coach Sherrone Moore with cause for violating University policy by engaging i...
Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws
The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.
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District attorney announces charges against unlicensed contractors in Altadena fire zone
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman announced charges against five unlicensed contractors after an undercover operation in Altadena's Eaton fire zone.
Stunned 911 dispatcher reacts to plane crash-landing on Florida freeway: 'A plane ... out of the sky?'
Stunning 911 audio has been released after shocked witnesses watched a plane crash into a small car while making an emergency landing on a Florida freeway.The fixed-wing Beechcraft 55 was attempting to make an emergency landing on I-95 in Merritt Island at about 5:45 p.m. Monday after reporting engine trouble, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Fox News Digital. The plane landed on top of a 2023 Toyota Camry before skidding in front of the car onto the road, according to a report fro...
The Speaker's Lobby: What Congress' December script means for healthcare next year
This December on Capitol Hill appears to follow a familiar script.There’s a deadline for Congress to act on (insert issue here). And if lawmakers don’t move by Jan. 1, then (insert consequence here). So, everyone on Capitol Hill clamors over pathways to finish (given issue). Lawmakers and staff are at the end of their wits. Everyone is worried about Congress successfully fixing the problem and getting everyone home for the holidays.There’s always the concern that Congress will emerge as The Grin...
Trump plan sells 'Gold Card' visas for $1M; critics warn of pay-to-play that could be abused
The new "Trump Gold Card" will include the same vetting process any typical visa applicant must go through, except it's going to cost a hefty fee. Under the new pay-to-play immigration framework launched Wednesday, individuals will be allowed to obtain lawful entry into the United States, assuming they can pay — and pass — the $15,000 vetting process and have an extra $1 million to fork over. Businesses will also be allowed to participate, costing them $2 million per person. At an economic round...
Reddit files lawsuit against Australia's youth social media ban
Message board website Reddit has filed a lawsuit asking the High Court to overturn Australia's social media ban for people under 16 as well as its inclusion in it, calling the law an infringement of free political expression.
Calvin McDonald, Canadian-born Lululemon leader, to exit company in January
Lululemon Athletica said that CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement and raised its annual profit forecast, sending shares up about 10 per cent in extended trade on Thursday.
Calvin McDonald, Canadian-born Lululemon leader, to step down as CEO
Lululemon Athletica said that CEO Calvin McDonald was leaving the company without a replacement and raised its annual profit forecast, sending shares up about 10 per cent in extended trade on Thursday.
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Who wants to be a billionaire? Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion for second time this year
The Powerball jackpot has swelled to an estimated $1 billion ahead of Saturday night's drawing, marking one of the largest prizes in history.
Savannah Chrisley defends Erika Kirk, slams reality star for 'cheap shot' at grieving mother
Savannah Chrisley came to Erika Kirk's defense after a fellow reality star called out the grieving widow on social media."Selling Sunset" star Christine Quinn took umbrage with Erika's parenting choices in a post shared Wednesday on X. "Erika Kirk be everywhere but with her kids," Quinn wrote in a message to her 50,000 followers.Chrisley, 28, fired back at Quinn, and listed myriad ways Erika has advocated for her two children following the September assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk.SAV...
Apple (mostly) loses its appeal in Epic Games case
Apple has clawed back a bit of ground in its legal fight with Epic Games that could have wide-reaching consequences for all app developers. Today, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals mostly upheld a previous contempt ruling regarding fees Apple levied on third-party payment systems. However, the judges did decide to reverse the order that Apple cannot charge any commissions on those external payments, which was one of the company's main arguments in this ongoing debate. To catch you up, US J...
Maduro sings, dances and threatens to 'smash the teeth' of the 'North American empire'
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro warned that his country must "stand like warriors … ready to smash the teeth of the North American empire" Wednesday, a moment that coincided with the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.Maduro delivered the remarks while holding the sword of Simón Bolívar at a rally where video showed him singing and dancing to a recording of American singer Bobby McFerrin's late-80s hit, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy." Maduro told supporters that Venezuelans must stay ...
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'Waymo problems': Man jumps into trunk of driverless taxi in L.A., gets stuck and is removed by police
A man jumped in the open trunk of a Waymo driverless taxi in between riders, the company confirmed. The viral video set off safety concerns.
Sherrone Moore's alleged mistress reportedly received massive pay raise in 2025
The alleged mistress of former Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore received a massive pay bump between 2024 and 2025.The individual allegedly linked to Moore, whose LinkedIn profile lists her as an Executive Assistant to the Head Football Coach at the University of Michigan, earned just over $58,000 in 2023 and 2024, according to public payroll information. In the 2025 fiscal year, though, her salary jumped to $99,000, according to a salary disclosure report from the University of Michig...
Speaker Johnson says second Venezuela boat strike 'entirely appropriate' after seeing classified video
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the military's actions in the Caribbean Sept. 2 were "entirely appropriate" after getting a classified video about the two strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat."The individuals on that vessel were not helpless castaways. They were drug runners on a capsized drug boat and, by all indications, attempting to recover it so they could continue pushing drugs to kill Americans," Johnson told reporters."What the video shows is that these individuals were there. Th...
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L.A. County sues oil companies over unplugged oil wells in Inglewood
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court charges four oil companies with failing to properly clean up at least 227 idle or exhausted wells in the oil field near Baldwin Hills.
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Charlie Kirk shooting: Accused killer faces Utah court, death penalty bid
Tyler Robinson, 22, appeared in person in a Utah court for the first time.
DHS unleashes scathing response after Walz asks agency to ‘reassess’ enforcement
FIRST ON FOX: As Minnesota continues to reel from a massive fraud scheme involving the state’s Somali community, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary McLaughlin gave a scathing response to Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s request for the agency to "reassess" its immigration enforcement strategy.In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Walz said he was writing with "serious concern" regarding arrests of U.S. citizens made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in M...
Ilhan Omar's ex appears on ‘dirty dandy’ social account as Trump revives married siblings claim
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s second husband has emerged online, referring to himself as a "dirty dandy" on Instagram while showing off a fun-loving lifestyle in South Africa, according to reports.Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, 40, who spent time abroad after leaving the U.S., is now believed to be in Johannesburg, where he has been chronicling his time there, the New York Post reported.The outlet revealed social media posts showing him wearing a visitor’s badge at the University of the Witwatersrand and e...
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Trump to set up militarized zone along U.S.-Mexico border in California
Civil rights groups say the National Defense Area poses a new threat to immigrants and American citizens. The American Civil Liberties Union claimed citizens could be arrested for trespassing.
Kennedy Center salutes America’s military with sold-out holiday spectacular: ‘The gratitude they deserve'
The Kennedy Center is honoring America’s service members, veterans and military families with a patriotic holiday spectacular Thursday evening, as the National Symphony Orchestra presents its sold-out "Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military" concert that organizers say is meant to celebrate the sacrifices of the nation’s armed forces.The annual tribute, one of the Kennedy Center’s most meaningful holiday traditions, will feature vocalist Melinda Doolittle, orchestral performances and two patri...
Olivia Nuzzi's new book suffers dismal sales following alleged affair revelations with RFK Jr
The new book from the political journalist who was allegedly intimately involved with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has registered dismal sales."American Canto," authored by high-profile reporter Olivia Nuzzi, sold just 1,165 copies in its first week on shelves, according to Circana BookScan. Her book was pummeled by critics.While "American Canto" isn't considered a memoir, it sheds some light on her inappropriate relationship with Kennedy, who is referred to in the book as "the politician." A represent...
Another Conservative crosses the floor, bringing Liberals 1 MP shy of majority
Ontario MP Michael Ma announced Thursday that he is leaving the Conservative caucus and joining the Liberals.
Will this winter be colder or warmer than last? For most of Canada, it's a toss up
If you want to know what kind of winter to expect across much of Canada this winter, you’re out of luck Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is predicting above-seasonal temperatures in the eastern Arctic region, but elsewhere, the forecast is pretty up in the air. That’s partly because of climate change and La Niña, experts say.
Noem announces $1B FEMA payout to Georgia as Trump administration eyes agency overhaul
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced $1 billion in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to Georgia for recovery projects and efforts related to 2024's Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, as well as healthcare facilities and "emergency protective measures" the state took during the pandemic.Acting FEMA Administrator Karen Evans said Thursday the significant amount of federal funding will help Georgia communities "rebuild stronger" and will ensure ...
Top 5 moments: Noem clashes with Dems in fiery hearing as drones, deportations erupt into flashpoints
A House Homeland Security hearing quickly descended into explosive exchanges, complaints and divisive claims when DHS Secretary Kristi Noem appeared before Congress Thursday. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle questioned Noem at the House Homeland Security’s "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" hearing, raising topics on everything from Noem’s efforts to stop illegal immigration to the threat of weaponized domestic drones.Although Noem had to exit the hearing ahead of schedule due to a meetin...
See the Biden-era ‘DEI’ coins Bessent scrapped as Trump team restores patriotic 250th designs
FIRST ON FOX: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent scrapped Biden-era coin designs intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding after the Trump administration discovered they did not feature a single Founding Father but instead emphasized diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) themes. "The new Semiquincentennial Quarter designs will celebrate American history and the founding of our great nation," U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach told Fox News Digital Thursday. "While the Bide...
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USC assures students food is safe after viral videos of bugs, mold in dining hall
USC officials say they've revamped food-inspection protocols after students shared videos and images online of bugs and mold in on-campus dining hall meals over a span of three months.
Tom Brady says he 'certainly could' play quarterback at 48 amid a Philip Rivers comeback
Philip Rivers, at 44 years old, is back in an NFL building as the Indianapolis Colts brought back their former signal caller to potentially help them reach the playoffs.Rivers hasn’t played in the league since 2020, but the Colts believe he can still sling the pigskin, which begs the question: Does Tom Brady feel the same way?"Who retires and then unretires and then is ultimately going to retire again? Who does that? That’s ridiculous for Philip to do that," Brady joked about Rivers rejoining th...
‘Doctor Who’ and the Disintegration of 2025
2025 should've been a banner year for 'Doctor Who,' but instead it almost became one of its darkest hours.
Canadian military intelligence member charged with espionage, says DND
A non-commissioned member of the Canadian military intelligence branch has been charged with passing classified information to a "foreign entity," the Department of National Defence revealed late Thursday.
Police warned Luigi Mangione he'd face more trouble for using fake name: bodycam video
Police in Pennsylvania repeatedly warned Luigi Mangione that he'd be in more trouble if he continued using a fake name with officers, a lieutenant said.Mangione returned to Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday for day 7 of hearings to determine if evidence will be excluded from his upcoming trial for the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In newly released body camera video from Mangione's Dec. 9, 2024 arrest, Altoona Police Officer Lt. William Hanelly said that the suspect ...
Trump administration sanctions Maduro's 'narco-nephews' after Biden granted them clemency
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Thursday it is sanctioning three of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s wife's nephews, a Maduro-affiliated businessman, and six shipping companies operating in Venezuela’s oil sector.OFAC also identified six associated vessels that it claims have engaged in deceptive and unsafe shipping practices, and continue to provide financial resources that fuel Maduro’s alleged narco-terrorist regime."Nicolas Madu...
Trump says every AI plant being built in US will be self-sustaining with their own electricity
President Donald Trump clapped back at a report that was just released about the global artificial intelligence arms race, which claimed China has more than double the electrical power-generation capacity of the United States.Trump, in a pointed social media post on his platform Truth Social, called the report's findings "WRONG," adding that every big artifical intelligence plant being built in the United States will have its own private power plants that will also send excess energy back to the...
Joy Reid reposts viral video calling 'Jingle Bells' racist as Christmas carol faces new scrutiny
Former MSNBC host Joy Reid took issue with a popular Christmas carol, reposting a video that describes the beloved tune as racist. The now-viral clip has renewed scrutiny of the carol’s past, as the academic whose research the video is based on says that wasn’t her intent.In the video, a man in festive attire stares at a plaque in Medford, Massachusetts, where James Lord Pierpont is believed to have written what became known as "Jingle Bells."The video makes the argument that the song’s early pe...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released after judge rules Trump admin lacked valid removal order
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the El Salvadoran illegal immigrant that became the face of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, has been released from detention.Garcia's lawyer confirmed his release with Fox News. His release came after a federal judge on Thursday ordered he be freed.U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered Abrego Garcia released from the ICE Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Philipsburg, Pa., on the grounds that the Trump administration had not obtained the final not...
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced today for lying about “experimental” coins that blew a $40 billion hole in the crypto economy.
Warnings Mount in Congress Over Expanded US Wiretap Powers
Experts tell US lawmakers that a crucial spy program’s safeguards are failing, allowing intel agencies deeper, unconstrained access to Americans’ data.
RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Pondering a National Men’s Health Initiative
At an FDA discussion of testosterone replacement therapy, a top official called for special health centers to address a “men’s health crisis.” Others called to ease men’s access to hormones.
Students on California high school track team injured after suspected DUI driver accused of hitting them
A California man was arrested after allegedly hitting a group of high school track runners Wednesday afternoon, sending eight teenage student-athletes to the hospital.Anthony Alva-Palafox, 27, of Anaheim, is charged with driving under the influence causing injury, according to Anaheim Police Department (APD) jail records. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI for both alcohol and drugs.The crash happened just before 3 p.m., as eight Anaheim High School track runners were waiting at a red light dur...
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Sheriff's detectives asking anyone who can identify stolen bell to chime in
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department found a large ceremonial brass bell. They think it was stolen for scrap value.
Kentucky child killer walks free on 'good behavior,' gets arrested again within days
A man who was released from prison early after racking up good behavior credits following his conviction for fatally stabbing a 6-year-old Kentucky boy during a 2015 home invasion was arrested weeks later for violating his parole. Ronald Exantus, 42, of Indianapolis, was serving a 20-year sentence for the killing of Logan Tipton, who was brutally slain in his Versailles, Kentucky, home, when he was released back onto the streets in October.Despite confessing, Exantus was found not guilty of murd...
Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users
A long-running malware campaign quietly evolved over several years and turned trusted Chrome and Edge extensions into spyware. A detailed report from Koi Security reveals that the ShadyPanda operation affected 4.3 million users who downloaded extensions later updated with hidden malicious code.These extensions began as simple wallpaper or productivity tools that looked harmless. Years later, silent updates added surveillance functions that most users could not detect.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy...
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Did Life Begin in Prebiotic Surface Gels?
Surface-bound gels may have provided the structure and chemistry necessary for life to take root on Earth. These findings could also have implications in the search for life beyond Earth.
Kilmar Ábrego García released from immigration detention
A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Ábrego García, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The judge ruled that the federal government never secured a formal order for Ábrego García's removal from the United States.
U.S. judge orders Kilmar Ábrego García released from immigration detention
A U.S. judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Ábrego García, whose wrongful deportation became a flashpoint in U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The judge ruled that the federal government never secured a formal order for Ábrego García's removal from the United States.
Amazon's AI-generated recap tool didn't watch Fallout very closely
Amazon's plan to offer AI-generated recaps of Prime Video shows isn't off to a great start. The company's recap of the first season of Fallout features multiple errors, GamesRadar+ writes, including basic facts about the plot of the show.You can watch the recap yourself in the "Extras" section of Amazon's Fallout season two listing in Prime Video. Besides being somewhat dry, the AI-generated recap incorrectly identifies the time period of the show's Los Angeles-set flashbacks as being the 1950s,...
20 Republicans vote with Dems to reverse Trump executive order on federal unions
Twenty House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a bill reversing President Donald Trump's executive order blocking most federal unions on Thursday.The bill was led by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, who got a vote on his measure by filing a discharge petition. It's designed to force a vote on legislation over the wishes of leadership provided it gets support from a majority of House lawmakers.The bill, called the Protect America's Workforce Act, is aimed at repealing a March 2025 executive order b...
Michelle Obama says leaders ‘hang on too long’ in America, elders have nowhere to go with dignity
Former first lady Michelle Obama lamented Wednesday that leaders don’t seem to move on from power as they age in the latest episode of her podcast.Speaking with CNN anchor Anderson Cooper on her "IMO" podcast, Obama observed that many of society’s leaders stay in power for too long and refuse to allow younger generations to take the reins."And I think my husband said this recently. I mean, one of the problems with society today is that nobody wants to move on from leadership. People hang on too ...
Trump dealt major blow as Indiana Senate rejects redistricting map that would’ve added 2 GOP House seats
President Donald Trump suffered a major political setback on Thursday in his push to pass congressional redistricting in red states.After months of arm-twisting by the president, top allies and aligned groups, the Indiana Senate voted down a new map championed by Trump that would have created two more right-leaning congressional districts in the solidly red Midwestern state, where the GOP controls seven of Indiana's nine U.S. House seats. The districts of Democratic Reps. Frank Mrvan and Andre C...
