Cameron Diaz reveals strict house rule that leaves some guests out on the curb
Cameron Diaz doesn't play around when it comes to home etiquette.Diaz revealed her ultimate "ick" on "The Drew Barrymore Show," admitting she's not cool with anyone who dares track New York City street grime past her front door.When asked about "biggest ick," Diaz hesitated before confessing: "Shoes from the street in New York City.""You cannot," Barrymore agreed, before adding, "If you want to go into her house, put a body condom on."'CHARLIE’S ANGELS' STAR CAMERON DIAZ CONFESSES NOTHING COULD ...
Paulina Porizkova wows in striking bikini while celebrating her 61st birthday
Paulina Porizkova is celebrating her 61st birthday with a smile.Earlier this week, the former supermodel uploaded a voice-over video of herself wearing a "super cute" red-and-white bikini while sharing that at the height of her career 40 years ago, she was the most insecure she's ever been."I will be 61 tomorrow, and I understand that this might sound crazy to you, but 40 years ago, when I was 21 and when I was at the height of my career and supermodel-dom, that was when I felt the most insecure...
Caitlin Clark's Fever make several key offseason signings in championship pursuit
The Indiana Fever made a series of offseason moves Saturday to surround superstar Caitlin Clark with talent as the team looks to contend for a WNBA championship this year.The Fever re-signed key players Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell, while adding veteran Monique Billings from the Golden State Valkyries.The players were signed after the Fever were one game shy of reaching the WNBA Finals in 2025 while Clark missed the entire postseason with an injury.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEW...
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Appeals court extends Trump ballroom construction, orders review of pause
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Artemis II crew reflects emotionally on lunar mission after safe return: 'Bonded forever'
A day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the San Diego coast following a historic 10-day mission around the moon, the Artemis II crew took the stage at Ellington Air Force Base in Houston, Texas, emotionally reflecting on their time in space and safe return. "It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth," commander Reid Wiseman said, adding that he and his three crew mates are now "bonded forever" before they all hugged. "Welcome home Artemis II," N...
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Man charged with arson after setting fires inside Ontario Mills mall
A Rancho Cucamonga man was arrested Friday morning after he set multiple fires inside stores at the Ontario Mills Mall, officials said.
Blue Jays' injury woes continue as Springer fractures big toe
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot.
Survey of 6,698 people across six EU countries: around 84% said they don't trust US tech companies with their personal data; 93% don't trust Chinese companies
Ellen O'Regan / Politico: Survey of 6,698 people across six EU countries: around 84% said they don't trust US tech companies with their personal data; 93% don't trust Chinese companies Europe is rol
Amazon Luna Ends Its Support for Purchased Games and Third-Party Subscriptions
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is making some changes, reports Engadget: It's no longer possible to buy Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions or standalone games through Luna. Amazon will automatically cancel any active subscriptions bought through Luna at the end of customers' next billing cycle. If you have a Ubisoft+ subscription that you bought directly from Ubisoft instead, you'll still be able to access games on that service through Luna until June 10. The Bring Your Own Library op...
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It's A MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ World And We're Just Living In It
It's A MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ World And We're Just Living In It Authored by Rick Moran via PJMedia.com, What is MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+? It might be a new, super-strong password. Maybe it's a Gen-Whatever code-like thing that's sweeping the internet, like "6-7" or something. If only it could be that mundane. In fact, MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ is an all-inclusive, all-encompassing, balls-to-the-wall, slam bang, wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am acronym for the totality of the gender bending, sexually "unique"...
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Pressure grows for Swalwell to exit governor's race, criminal inquiry launched
Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Democratic front-runner for California governor, faces calls to drop out after assault claims.
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Israel’s PM says war succeeded in ‘crushing’ Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes, as protesters rally
About 800 Israeli protesters rallied in Tel Aviv against the wars in Iran and Lebanon.
Coachella band drops out after lead singer suffers 'acute brain injury,' fractured neck
A punk band dropped out of Coachella after the lead singer fractured her neck and suffered an "acute brain injury."The Lambrini Girls revealed they would not be performing days before they were set to take the stage at the annual music and arts festival in Indio, California."We have to pull out of Coachella and reschedule our whole American headline tour," the band, headed by Phoebe Lunny, shared on Instagram. "long story short: I fractured my neck and have an acute brain injury."Lunny said the ...
Malnourished boy found locked in father's van for more than a year unable to walk, hadn't showered since 2024
A malnourished 9-year-old boy was found lying in the fetal position in his father’s utility van in eastern France this week after allegedly being locked in the vehicle two years ago.The boy, who was unable to walk after sitting for so long, was discovered Monday after a neighbor who heard the "sounds of a child" coming from the van, local prosecutor Nicolas Heitz said Saturday.Officers in the village of Hagenbach, near the border with Switzerland and Germany, found the boy "lying in a fetal posi...
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L.A. family linked to outspoken Iranian Revolutionary propagandist arrested by feds
U.S. Department of State on Saturday announced it canceled the green cards of three more Iranian nationals and placed them in the custody of federal immigration agents, alleging they had ties to an Iranian regime propagandist.
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L.A. family linked to Iranian Revolutionary 'propagandist' arrested by feds
U.S. Department of State on Saturday announced it canceled the green cards of three more Iranian nationals and placed them in the custody of federal immigration agents, alleging they had ties to an Iranian regime propagandist.
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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue To Fight Iran and Proxies, Unlike Appeaser Erdogan
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue To Fight Iran and Proxies, Unlike Appeaser Erdogan As expected, Israel says it is preparing to keep waging war against Iran - even as the US and Tehran are engaged in high level talks in Pakistan. Clearly Tel Aviv has a dim view of the potential outcome in the Islamabad summit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a fresh statement Saturday vowed he will continue fighting Iran and its allies, in a post that also took a swipe at Turkish Pr...
Researchers Build a Talking Robot Guide Dog to Help Visually Impaired People Navigate
"Only about 2% of visually impaired people in the United States use guide dogs," notes StudyFinds.com, "partly because breeding and training takes years and fewer than half the dogs in training actually graduate." But someday there could be another option: What if you could ask your guide dog where the nearest water fountain is and hear it answer back, complete with directions and an estimated walk time? Researchers at the State University of New York at Binghamton have built a robotic guide ...
Cruise passengers debate BBQ versus chicken and waffles as new free lunch menu debuts
Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort-food shakeup and passengers are divided over the change.Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new free lunch menu, "Chicken, Waffles and Waves," on select ships, offering a mix of fried chicken, waffles and classic barbecue in one location, according to Cruise Hive and other reports.The new venue has been spotted on several Conquest-class ships, including Carnival Freedom, Liberty, Glory and Valor. It replaces a previous barbecue-focused station...
Shane Lowry makes hole-in-one at Masters to suddenly get himself in contention for green jacket
The drinks are on Shane Lowry in Augusta.The Irishman recorded a hole-in-one on the sixth hole at Augusta National on Saturday, putting patrons into a frenzy.It was the seventh-ever ace at the sixth hole and Lowry's second hole-in-one at the Masters. He also recorded an ace on the 16th hole in 2016.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe is now the only player in golf history to have two aces at Augusta National.Any Masters ace is memorable, but this one might have some extra signif...
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Forest Hills Homeowners Win $150,000 in Battle Over Concert Noise
The Queens residents have long complained that concerts at nearby Forest Hills Stadium are degrading their quality of life. Last month, they won a small settlement from the city in a related dispute.
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Texas To Face $700 Million In Federal Penalties For SNAP Errors Through 2027
Texas To Face $700 Million In Federal Penalties For SNAP Errors Through 2027 Authored by Sylvia Xu via The Epoch Times, Texas is expected to pay $708 million more by 2027 to the federal government in penalties for erroneous distributions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The state officials released the cost in a presentation to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services on April 8. The state payment error rate was estimated to be nearly 9 percen...
‘Marvel Rivals’ Wants to Start Being More Than Just a Hero Shooter
Like the comics it's based on, 'Marvel Rivals' will be around for a long time if NetEase has anything to say about it.
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Coachella 2026: Violent winds disrupt festival, campgrounds
High winds in the Coachella Valley caused the cancellation of Anyma's set Friday night with more gusts on the way.
Swalwell faces expulsion effort following bombshell assault allegations
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., is moving to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., from Congress following reports of alleged sexual misconduct and assault, arguing that he has no place in the House.Luna joined "Saturday in America" to announce the move, calling for accountability for members of Congress. She said it would be "unacceptable" for Swalwell to end his gubernatorial bid while still getting to remain in office.Swalwell was accused by a former staffer of sexual assault while she was into...
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Three Supertankers Carrying Iraqi And Saudi Crude Sail Through The Strait Of Hormuz
Three Supertankers Carrying Iraqi And Saudi Crude Sail Through The Strait Of Hormuz The wait is over: after the Persian Gulf side of the Hormuz Strait had turned into a bit of a parking lot late last week as tankers piled up hoping to use the ceasefire and make the crossing, two Chinese supertankers loaded with crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after a Greek vessel moved through the waterway, marking a significant uptick in oil shipping traffic. It represents the bigge...
Cowboys legend digs deep into the team's missing 'fiber' that's resulted in Super Bowl drought
The Dallas Cowboys have not made an NFC championship game in over three decades.Their drought turned 30 years old this past January, and no matter what moves are made, nothing has worked.It is quite a far cry from the glory days of the organization, with Emmitt Smith running wild in the backfield. And while Smith has been off the field for quite some time, he has an inkling of what's been holding them back.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think if there's anything that, in my...
Americans wait overnight for access to free healthcare as costs soar ‘out of reach’
The Trump administration’s recent pullback on health insurance has left fewer Americans with coverage.For the uninsured, being treated for certain conditions may be out of the question due to high costs.This has led some Americans to wait multiple days, some even sleeping overnight in their cars, to seek free free healthcare from volunteer clinics like Remote Area Medical (RAM).LEANN RIMES' EMOTIONAL REACTION TO JAW RELEASE THERAPY SPARKS WIDESPREAD BUZZThe Tennessee-based nonprofit organization...
Omissions, Deceptions, Lying. The New Yorker Asks: Can Sam Altman Be Trusted?
A 17,000-word expose in the New Yorker reveals "several executives connected to OpenAI have expressed ongoing reservations about Altman's leadership." Reporters Ronan Farrow and Andrew Marantz spoke to "a hundred people with firsthand knowledge of how Altman conducts business," including current and former OpenAI employees and board members. Among other revelations, internal messages from a few years ago show that OpenAI executives and board members "had come to believe that Altman's omissions...
Remove your personal info from the web stop it from coming back
The first time I tried to remove my personal information from people search sites, it was back online after a few weeks. If the same thing happened to you, you might have decided it's just not worth the effort. This is likely by design. Data brokers profit from your information, so they're incentivized to make the process as difficult as possible. Sen. Maggie Hassan even called out a few data brokers recently for hiding their opt-out pages altogether. But you don't have to let them keep your dat...
'Peaky Blinders' star Tom Hardy spotted enjoying beach day in Barbados with wife during family vacation
Tom Hardy is enjoying some fun in the sun while on vacation with his family.The 48-year-old "Peaky Blinders" star was photographed enjoying a beach day with his wife, Charlotte Riley, while on vacation in Barbados.In the photos, Hardy can be seen smiling as he takes a dip in the ocean while wearing a gray UFC swimsuit, with Venum written on the back and his tattoos on full display. Other photos showed the actor enjoying time in the water alongside his wife and sitting on a lounge chair on the sh...
‘How Do We Make Sure That Claude Behaves Itself?’: Anthropic Invited 15 Christians for a Summit
Anthropic is reportedly looking to be steered by various kinds of moral thinkers.
Samsung Messages ending? What Android owners must know
You may be hearing that Samsung Messages is going away, and for many Android users, that's true. Samsung is quietly phasing out its Samsung Messages app and moving people to Google Messages as the default texting platform, with a planned cutoff around July 2026 in the U.S. Newer Galaxy phones already come with Google Messages preinstalled, and Samsung Messages is no longer available to download on many newer devices.That shift is real. But the way people are finding out about it is causing confu...
Pro-Palestinian organizers end Giller Prize boycott, citing successful campaign
CanLit Responds says the group received confirmation in the form of an email from executive director Elana Rabinovitch that the Giller no longer has sponsorship ties to Scotiabank or the Azrieli Foundation.
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US warships enter Strait of Hormuz to clear shipping lane of Iranian sea mines
Two guided-missile destroyers are leading the US mine-clearing mission.
Man climbs onto US military aircraft in Ireland, attacks it with hatchet: report
A man was detained Saturday at Shannon Airport in Ireland after allegedly climbing onto the wing of a U.S. military aircraft and attacking it with a hatchet, according to local reports.Irish police, or Gardaí, said a man in his 40s entered an unauthorized area of the airport in County Clare and was arrested shortly before 11 a.m. on suspicion of criminal damage. Investigations are ongoing, Gardaí said.The aircraft involved was a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane that had been parked ...
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Sotomayor Blames Colleagues For Flood Of Emergency Appeals
Sotomayor Blames Colleagues For Flood Of Emergency Appeals Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said a surge in emergency appeals to the Supreme Court is largely the court’s own doing. “We’ve done it to ourselves,” she said during an April 9 event at the University of Alabama School of Law. She said that the volume of emergency filings has reached levels never seen before in the court’s history. Over the past 15 months, the Trump administr...
NBA sees 168 players sit out of games due to illness, injury as playoffs approach
The NBA regular season is set to finish on Sunday, but dozens of players appear to be wrapped up a bit early.In fact, 168 total players sat out of action on Friday night due to either a listed injury or illness.Among those 168 players were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, each of the last two MVPs, whose teams faced off against one another.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMReigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, whom Gilgeous-Alexander plays f...
168 NBA players sit out games due to illness, injury as playoffs approach
The NBA regular season ends Sunday, but dozens of players appear to have wrapped up a bit early.In fact, 168 total players sat out games Friday night due to either a listed injury or illness.Among those 168 players were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, the last two league MVPs whose teams faced off against one another.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMReigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, whom Gilgeous-Alexander plays for, said his stars "ea...
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Iran-US talks in Pakistan: Third round expected as six-week war drags on
Pakistan is hosting the trilateral talks as efforts continue to end the war.
See the Next ‘Hunger Games’ in This Trip Down Memory Lane
The 'Hunger Games' series has come pretty far, and it's got at least one more movie in it with 'Sunrise on the Reaping.
Dem senator calls out far-left streamer, asks what 'normal' person would go on such an antagonistic show
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., fired back after far-left streamer Hasan Piker criticized her for going on Bill Maher's show while failing to appear on his Twitch livestream."I've said repeatedly that I've got to call balls and strikes, whether it's antisemitism, Islamophobia... so that's what I've tried to do, as he's come into Michigan," Slotkin told POLITICO's Adam Wren."There are a ton of invites that I've not taken, and every politician has to make their choice..." she added.Wren pressed Slot...
House Republican plans motion to oust Swalwell from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., announced Saturday that she would be filing a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., from Congress after former staffers accused the congressman of sexual assault and misconduct."I am filing a motion to expel Eric Swalwell from Congress," she wrote in a Saturday morning tweet.The move comes after at least four female former staffers of Swalwell's accused him of sexual impropriety. One staffer accused him of sexual assault on multiple occasions.A former staf...
From garden gnomes to mahjong sets, Masters tournament to rake in about $70M in merch
Spending thousands of dollars on merchandise is par for the course for some fans at the Masters tournament.Augusta National is expected to generate about $70 million in merchandise sales during the 2026 golf tournament in Georgia, according to Front Office Sports and other reports.The staggering totals are turning heads online and across the sports world."The Masters will do about $70 million in merchandise sales this week," sports business analyst Joe Pompliano wrote on X, echoing reported esti...
How the 3,267th-ranked amateur golfer, a real estate agent, got to play alongside legends at the Masters
A full-time real estate agent just got done playing at the 90th Masters Tournament.Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old father from Bloomington, Illinois, found his way to Augusta National this week in "super unlikely" fashion.Holtz got his Masters invite by winning the U.S. Mid-Amateur last September at Troon Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Winners of the event began getting invited to Augusta in 2018.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAccording to the United States Golf Association's ...
First US Newsroom Strike For AI Protections Staged by ProPublica's Journalists
It's the first time a major U.S. newsroom has gone on strike partly to demand protections from AI-related layoffs, according to a report from Nieman Lab. They noted that one of the picketer's signs read "Thoughts not bots," : On Wednesday, roughly 150 members of the Propublica Guild, one of the largest nonprofit newsroom unions in the country, went on a 24-hour strike. About two dozen Guild members picketed ProPublica's headquarters in New York City's Hudson Square neighborhood during working...
Ann-Margret suffers painful injury in home accident at 84 years old
Ann-Margret isn’t hitting the brakes even after her latest painful fall.The legendary Hollywood star revealed she recently broke her elbow after an accident at home, offering a candid update on her recovery."I fell the other day and so now my right elbow is broken," Ann-Margret told Parade magazine. "That’s OK … I have fallen so many times. I don’t intend to, but I do! What can I say?"ANN-MARGRET STILL RIDES HER HARLEY-DAVIDSON: ‘I LOVE SPEED’The 84-year-old star was forced to cancel an autograp...
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Orange County dental assistant sentenced for sexually assaulting 3 girl patients
An Orange County dental assistant, Tommy Medina, was sentenced for sexually assaulting three girls who were patients.
Bryson DeChambeau implodes on 18th hole at the Masters with triple bogey to miss the cut
Bryson DeChambeau was one hole away from playing the weekend at the Masters.DeChambeau, 32, was 3-over heading into the 18th hole and below the cut line at 4-over but imploded at the very end.DeChambeau’s errant tee shot ended up in the pinestraw under a tree. He punched out from under the tree, but hit it too strongly, as the ball rolled into the bunker right by the green.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAt this point, DeChambeau needed an up-and-down to shoot par and play into...
As missiles light the sky, she boards a one-way flight to Dubai
As war grips Iran and air defenses in the United Arab Emirates intercept waves of incoming missiles and drones, one American chose to leave Miami for Dubai. It's a decision she does not regret."I actually had the opposite experience of me asking myself if I made the right choice... I was like so excited to be here," she said in an interview.Rikki Dimitriadis, an American hairstylist originally from New York whose move has attracted media attention, moved to Dubai on April 1 and spoke with Fox Ne...
Self-proclaimed ‘prophet’ with underage ‘wives’ exposed after couple he trusted helped uncover abuse ring
A self-proclaimed prophet with more than 20 "spiritual wives," including underage girls, was exposed after a couple gained his trust and secretly documented his world for investigators.The harrowing story behind Christine Marie and her husband Tolga Katas’ operation is now being told in the Netflix docuseries "Trust Me: The False Prophet." It features behind-the-scenes footage of the couple later working with law enforcement as informants. Their efforts helped expose Samuel Bateman’s child sexua...
‘The Madison’ star Elle Chapman says 8-mile hikes, horse rides in Montana kept her ‘grounded’
"The Madison" star Elle Chapman has found what works for her wellness routine while starring in her biggest role yet.During an interview with NewBeauty, Chapman opened up about how she was able to stay grounded while starring in the Taylor Sheridan show."We filmed part of 'The Madison' in Montana, and exploring the beauty of the state was incredible. I’d recharge with hiking areas like Fairy Lake, The M, Peets Hill and the Gallatin National Forest," Chapman began.She continued, "I think one day ...
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Rep. Tim Burchett Says "Names, Dates, People And Locations" Set To Be Revealed In UFO Briefings
Rep. Tim Burchett Says "Names, Dates, People And Locations" Set To Be Revealed In UFO Briefings Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) says he is looking forward to what he has seen in classified UFO briefings be made public next week. In a clip that’s ripping across X, Stephen A. Smith asked point-blank: “You’ve said you’ve seen UFO briefings that would, quote, set the earth on fire, end quote. And you also said publicly, you’re not su*cidal. That...
Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breach
An experienced hacking group has claimed to have infiltrated Rockstar Games' cloud servers, while the game publisher has confirmed that there was a "third-party data breach." ShinyHunters, a hacker group that's been linked to data breaches targeting Microsoft, Google, Ticketmaster and others, posted a message on its website with a final warning to Rockstar to "pay or leak." The hack was first spotted by Hackread and the Cybersec Guru. ShinyHunters didn't detail what Rockstar data it gained acces...
Machete-wielding suspect claiming to be 'Lucifer' shot by police after allegedly stabbing 3 at transit hub
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said an officer shot and killed a suspect who claimed to be "Lucifer" in Grand Central Terminal while allegedly attacking three people with a machete on the subway platform.Officers shot and killed 44-year-old Anthony Griffin after he advanced towards them with a machete, ignoring over 20 warnings to stop, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a Saturday press conference.Officers responded to a 9:40 a.m. 911 call of an assault in progress at the train stat...
New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts suspended after punching rival rider mid-race
A New Zealand cyclist has been temporarily banned from competition after video captured him punching a fellow rider during a race last month.The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced this week that Kiaan Watts, 24, will serve a 25-day suspension for his actions during the Salverda Bouw Ster van Zwolle race in the Netherlands on March 7. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Video footage of the incident at the Dutch event on 7 March 2026 showed Kiaan Watts reaching towards a...
A wave of top AI researchers returned from the US to China in the past year, driven by better pay, quality of life, and a more restrictive US immigration system
Zijing Wu / Financial Times: A wave of top AI researchers returned from the US to China in the past year, driven by better pay, quality of life, and a more restrictive US immigration system Engineer
The AI RAM Shortage is Also Driving Up SSD Prices
In 2024 the Verge's consumer tech reporter paid $173 for a WD Black SN850X 2TB SSD. But "now that same SSD costs $649..." "Like with RAM, demand from the AI industry is swallowing up supply from a limited number of manufacturers, leading to a drastic reduction in the inventory that's available to consumers" and skyrocketing prices: The price on my WD Black drive nearly quadrupled since November 2025, and consumer SSDs across the board are seeing similar increases, much like with RAM. The 4T...
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Officer Fatally Shoots Attacker at Grand Central After 3 Are Stabbed With Machete
The stabbing victims, two men and a woman, were expected to survive after the attacks on two subway platforms, officials said.
Iran's supreme leader severely disfigured by US strikes: report
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is severely disfigured after suffering leg and face injuries as a result of joint U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Tehran in February, Reuters reported Saturday.Khamenei is recovering after incurring the injuries in the February 28 airstrikes that killed his father, former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei. He has not been seen publicly since being hospitalized.Despite the injuries, Khamenei allegedly remains "mentally sharp," Reuters reported, ci...
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Why Is China's Embassy In D.C. Hardening Security Perimeter With Barbed Wire
Why Is China's Embassy In D.C. Hardening Security Perimeter With Barbed Wire Washington, D.C.-focused local outlet Popville, short for Prince of Petworth, posted several images showing barbed wire being installed around the security perimeter of the Chinese Embassy. The photos appear to show at least four workers installing the barbed wire atop an already hardened perimeter wall of block and iron fencing. Embassies in Washington face security risks, but the sudden decision ...
‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Cheryl Ladd defied producers with ‘tiniest bikini ever’ to make her point
Cheryl Ladd found herself slipping into so many bikinis on the set of "Charlie’s Angels" that she decided to take matters into her own hands.In 1977, the actress took on the role of Kris Munroe in the iconic series after producer Aaron Spelling chose her to play Farrah Fawcett’s younger sister. The series, which followed the adventures of a glamorous detective agency, starred Jaclyn Smith, David Doyle, Kate Jackson and Fawcett, who was leaving that year. The show aired until 1981."He liked me in...
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Kelly Ripa's secret signal, 'Charlie's Angels' star on price of fame
COLD SHOULDER - Kelly Ripa says she has a secret signal that tells Mark Consuelos she's not in the mood.PRICE OF STARDOM - 'Charlie’s Angels’ star Kate Jackson says fame destroyed her privacy and forced her out of Hollywood.FAMILY EMERGENCY - Tori Spelling, children taken to hospital after Southern California car crash.FROZEN PERIL - 'Deadliest Catch' deckhand cause of death revealed.BEHIND THE RUNWAY - Paulina Porizkova says modeling taught her to 'do as you're told' including taking off her cl...
Minnesota fraud suspect skips court, forfeits bond, throwing $11M Medicaid case into doubt
A man accused of orchestrating an $11 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota skipped a scheduled court appearance this week, prompting a warrant for his arrest, authorities said.Abdirashid Ismail Said, 50, failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing in Hennepin County, forfeiting his bond, according FOX 9, citing the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement that his office is working with federal authorities to locate Said."A warrant has b...
The first European country to get Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is ready to make its European debut, and it's starting with the Netherlands. According to Tesla Europe, the automaker's driver assistance system was approved in the Netherlands and will start rolling out shortly. RDW, the country's regulatory authority on vehicles, confirmed the news with a post on its website about Tesla receiving a type approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system. According to the RDW, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) "ha...
Man arrested after University of Ottawa lockdown charged with carrying replica firearm
A man arrested after Friday's lockdown on the downtown campus faces two charges, according to Ottawa police.
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Nasa says Artemis II astronauts are ‘happy and healthy’ after splashdown
New York Times: The crew landed near San Diego after a 10-day space mission.
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Officer Shoots Attacker at Grand Central After at Least 2 Are Stabbed
At least two people were taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition after the episode on a train platform, officials said. The victims were expected to survive.
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'Next Step Mars': Trump Congratulates Artemis II Astronauts On Historic Lunar Mission
'Next Step Mars': Trump Congratulates Artemis II Astronauts On Historic Lunar Mission Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump congratulated the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission after their spacecraft splashed into the Pacific Ocean on April 10, capping their 10-day lunar voyage. Artemis II, NASA’s 10-day test flight around the moon, concluded just after 5 p.m. PT, 8 p.m. ET, on April 10 when the Orion spacecraft gently parachuted into the Pacific O...
Two-Week Social Media 'Detox' Erases a Decade of Age-Related Decline, Study Finds
Critics say social media is engineered to be as addictive as tobacco or gambling, writes the Washington Post while adding that "the science has been moving in parallel with the court's recognition." A growing body of research links heavy social media use not only to declines in mental health but to measurable cognitive effects on attention, memory and focus that in some studies resemble accelerated aging. Science also suggests we have more control than we realize when it comes to reversing this...
Two-Week Social Media 'Detox' Erases a Decade Age-Related Decline, Study Finds
Critics say social media is engineered to be as addictive as tobacco or gambling, writes the Washington Post while adding that "the science has been moving in parallel with the court's recognition." A growing body of research links heavy social media use not only to declines in mental health but to measurable cognitive effects on attention, memory and focus that in some studies resemble accelerated aging. Science also suggests we have more control than we realize when it comes to reversing this...
Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube
Fan-driven shows like 'Amazing Digital Circus' and 'Knights of Guinevere' are hitting big, and YouTube knows it.
Sabrina Carpenter commands Coachella with see-through bodysuit and A-list surprises
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter turned up the heat on day one of Coachella.The 26-year-old singer delivered a star-studded spectacle Friday night, turning the desert into her own "Sabrinawood" with a glittering playground, Hollywood fantasy, Broadway spectacle and a cheeky house party.Carpenter saved one of her boldest statements for the final stretch, rocking a sizzling, see-through black lace bodysuit that left little to the imagination. The barely-there look sent fans into a frenzy as she powered ...
Trump blasts Spanberger ahead of Virginia meetings, says state faces tax base exodus like New York, California
President Donald Trump slammed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ahead of meetings in the state on Saturday, warning her policies are triggering a tax base exodus similar to New York and California.Trump, in an early morning Truth Social post, said the Democratic governor had imposed a wave of taxes that he argued were draining the state’s economic strength."She is adding so many Taxes, a Food and Beverage Tax, Digital Services Tax, Utilities Tax, and more," Trump wrote. "It has lost its Energy, ...
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's longtime Los Angeles home hits the market for $17M after his death at 76
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's longtime home in Los Angeles is now on sale.Designed in 1929, the home has been placed on the market for $17 million in partnership with listing agents, Jonah Wilson and Josh Greer of Carolwood Estates.According to The Wall Street Journal, the Osbourne's purchased the home in 2015 for $11.85 million, and first thought about selling it in July 2022, when it was placed on the market for $18 million.During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the...
John Cleese blasts world's silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists
"Monty Python" actor John Cleese warned this week that the world has failed to live up to the ideal of saying "Black lives matter" when it ignores anti-Christian terrorism in Nigeria.Numerous news sources around the world, including The Associated Press, reported that according to local military and officials, at least 26 people were killed in three separate Easter attacks in northern Nigeria. This has caused multiple prominent commentators to not only criticize the terrorism rife in the region,...
Friend of Brian Hooker speaks out, questions disappearance of woman in Bahamas mystery
A seasoned boater and friend of Brian and Lynette Hooker said Brian’s account of his wife’s disappearance doesn't add up.Daniel Danforth told "Fox and Friends Weekend" that he and his wife became friends with the Hookers in 2023, bonding over their shared love of boating. After hearing news reports about Lynette’s disappearance in the Bahamas, Danforth reached out to Brian on Facebook and received a response he found concerning."I said, 'Hey, did I just see you on the news?' And then he gave me ...
Lamar Jackson hits back at critics with faithful message on social media
Despite winning two MVP awards, Lamar Jackson still has his fair share of critics.Fresh off yet another playoff disappointment, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback had arguably the worst season of his career last year.It was the first time he finished under .500 as a starter and the first time since 2021 he was not in the playoffs after the season came down to a field goal attempt.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPerhaps the doubters were on Jackson's mind earlier this week because...
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Three Contrarian Signals That Aren't Easy To Ignore As Earnings Season Begins
Three Contrarian Signals That Aren't Easy To Ignore As Earnings Season Begins Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, 💰 Q1 Earnings Season Begins As a fragile ceasefire with Iran hangs in the balance and oil trades near multi-year highs, the Q1 earnings season is arriving in one of the most negatively positioned markets in years. That backdrop may be exactly the reason it’s worth reconsidering the “fade the rally” stance we posited last week. For individuals who ha...
IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million
IBM has agreed to settle the US Department of Justice's accusations that the company violated civil rights laws with its DEI practices. According to a press release from the DOJ, IBM will pay more than $17 million to resolve allegations of taking "race, color, national origin, or sex" into account when making employment decisions. This settlement is the latest development in a longstanding effort from the Trump administration to end DEI programs, which was kick-started from an executive order in...
Firefox vs. Chrome: Which Performs Better on a Linux Laptop?
Phoronix staged "a showdown" between Firefox and Chrome, testing them both on an Intel Panther Lake laptop running Ubuntu 26.04. JetStream 3.0 was announced at the end of March as the latest major web browser benchmark. This updated version of JetStream is focused on intensive portions of modern JavaScript and WebAssembly web applications... Google Chrome 147 came in at 1.47x the performance of Mozilla Firefox 149. A very strong showing for Google's web browser and to not much surprise Google ...
Rory McIlroy takes largest 36-hole lead in Masters history after incredible finish to second round
It took Rory McIlroy 17 attempts to win his first Green Jacket, finally breaking through last year. He is wasting no time in trying to win his second Masters title.McIlroy, 36, shot a Friday-low 65 to move to 12-under and take a six-shot lead into Saturday. His six-shot lead is the largest second-round lead in Masters history.McIlroy is just the fourth defending champion to hold the 36-hole lead the year after his victory. Arnold Palmer did it three times (1959, 1961, 1965), while Ian Woosnam (1...
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Officer Shoots Attacker After a Stabbing at Grand Central Subway Station
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Jordan Spieth's errant tee shot hits Masters patron, golf star apologizes with signed glove
It’s been more than a decade since Jordan Spieth won the coveted green jacket, but the three-time major champion returned to historic Augusta National Golf Club for the 90th Masters this week.The second round got underway Friday morning, with Spieth scoring at even par after he played the first 14 holes of the day. At the time, Spieth trailed defending champion Rory McIlroy by five shots.After shooting 72 in Thursday’s opening round, Spieth birdied his first hole Friday. He then parred the next ...
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Watch: Axe-Wielding Man Attacks U.S. C-130 Cargo Plane At Irish Airport
Watch: Axe-Wielding Man Attacks U.S. C-130 Cargo Plane At Irish Airport Footage posted on X appears to show a deranged man hammering away on top of a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules parked at Shannon Airport on Ireland's west coast on Friday. "A man breached security at Shannon Airport in Ireland, climbed onto a parked C-130 Hercules, and damaged it with a tool," the Clash Report wrote on X. WATCH: A man breached security at Shannon Airport in Ireland, climbed onto a parked C-130 ...
AI could be coming for your wine as experts turn to technology for industry overhaul
Scientists have created an AI-powered "grape ripeness detector" designed to make wine production more efficient combining the use of technology with vineyard expertise in pursuit of the best wine for consumers.The new portable handheld sensor provides instant and accurate data about whether grapes are ready to harvest, scientists in the U.K. say.Given that harvesting grapes is extremely time-sensitive, researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have invented a portable optical sensor ...
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US Starts Mine-Clearing In Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As Hormuz Remains Key Point Of Contention In Talks
US Starts Mine-Clearing In Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As Hormuz Remains Key Point Of Contention In Talks Summary: President Trump announces start of "clearing out the Strait" as a favor to the rest of the world as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers passed without incident. Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side - Ghalibaf, Arachchi - expected to continue tomorrow Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezbollah...
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Trump Announces Start Of "Clearing Out" The Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As 'Indirect' Talks Begin With Iran
Trump Announces Start Of "Clearing Out" The Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As 'Indirect' Talks Begin With Iran Summary: President Trump announces start of "clearing out the Strait" as a favor to the rest of the world as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers passed without incident. Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side - Ghalibaf, Arachchi. Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezbollah supporting Pakistan talks bu...
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Trump Announces Start Of "Clearing Out" The Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As 'Indirect' Talks With Iran Continue
Trump Announces Start Of "Clearing Out" The Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As 'Indirect' Talks With Iran Continue Summary: President Trump announces start of "clearing out the Strait" as a favor to the rest of the world as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers passed without incident. Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side - Ghalibaf, Arachchi - expected to continue tomorrow Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezb...
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Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations - Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor's Race Despite Democrat Exodus
Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations - Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor's Race Despite Democrat Exodus The latest: • Eric Swalwell’s California governor campaign collapsed after sexual assault allegations. • Former staffer alleged harassment plus two assaults while she was intoxicated. • Four women total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. • Swalwell denies all claims as false and politically motivated. • Major Democratic allies withdrew support and called for him to exit th...
Ichiro Suzuki's bronze statue loses its bat in an unveiling gone wrong at Mariners home ballpark
Ichiro Suzuki, one of the greatest players in Seattle Mariners history, was honored with a bronze statue outside the team’s home ballpark this week.But Friday's unveiling went sideways, with some fans suggesting the Mariners struck out. Moments after the curtain dropped to reveal the massive statue modeled after Suzuki’s signature batting stance, the bat the Baseball Hall of Famer was holding snapped and tilted backward.The bat, initially upright, appeared to catch on the curtain, snapping as it...
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Makes FTX-esque Move, Borrows Against Its Own Crypto Token
FTX's moves were secret. Everyone can see what World Liberty Financial is doing.
Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell arrested on felony drug charge in Texas
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested in Texas Friday on two drug charges, including felony possession of a controlled substance, according to online records.Bell, 27, was arrested by the Prosper Police Department on Friday, where he is still being held as of Saturday morning, according to Collin County records. The former undrafted free agent has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS ...
ICE detains relatives of 1979 Iran hostage crisis figure after Rubio revokes their legal status
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he revoked the lawful permanent resident status of family members linked to Masoumeh Ebtekar, a spokeswoman for the Islamic terrorists who stormed the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 hostage crisis.Rubio said the individuals were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody pending removal from the United States. He said the Obama administration granted visas to Ebtekar’s son and his family in 2014 and later approved green cards through the Diversi...
The End of 'Star Trek'? Every Single Series Now Cancelled
"Every single Star Trek series has been canceled..." reports ScreenRant. "There is "no Star Trek in production or greenlit for the first time in nearly a decade." While there were five active Star Trek series just a few years ago, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds filmed its fifth and final season in the fall of 2025, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy "wrapped filming its second and final season at the end of February." (Though ironically, both Star Trek series still have seasons yet to premiere, ...
Resolution reached on messy dressing room dispute, Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete for league title
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association will allow the U18 Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete in a championship game on Sunday in Sudbury against the Copper Cliff Reds. There were initially told they had to forfeit a game after leaving behind an allegedly messy dressing room.
Steven Soderbergh Wanted to Take ‘Bond’ Back to the ’60s
Everyone's got ideas on what Hollywood should do with James Bond, including Soderbergh.
