New York Seeks Ban on A.I.-Generated Images of Candidates

Last year, the Cuomo campaign released a video created by artificial intelligence that depicted Zohran Mamdani eating rice with his hands. Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to ban such tactics.

The Danger of Reducing America's Venezuela Invasion to a 60-Second Video

January 3 marked the return of US military intervention in Latin America. While the events unfolded between Caracas and Brooklyn, social networks had already fabricated their own reality.

Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US military intervention in Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests: report

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the possibility of U.S. intervention in Iran, according to a report.The two leaders spoke by phone Saturday as Israel is on "high alert," preparing for the possibility of U.S. military intervention in Iran, according to Reuters, citing multiple Israeli sources.The report comes as nationwide anti-regime demonstrations across Iran hit the two-week mark.On Saturday, the Iranian regime triggered an internet "...

Carney wants to 'recalibrate' Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

The NDP leadership race is a nail-biter. But is anyone paying attention?

The apprenticeship of Prince George

When Prince William took his son, Prince George, to help at a homeless shelter recently, he was continuing George’s cautious but deliberate introduction to the public side of his royal life ahead while also offering a reminder of the influence William's mother, Diana, had on his own upbringing.

Carney hopes to 'recalibrate' once-frosty Canada-China relations with visit: PM's parliamentary aide

Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Case

The government will have to navigate difficult legal issues and use testimony about incidents clouded by time. But conspiracy laws are powerful tools for prosecutors.

How a Stunt-Loving Jeweler Made a Diamond District Beef Go Viral

Maksud Agadjani wound up hospitalized after he had a profane altercation with a rival, all of it captured on video. Business has never been better.

Where Does Candidate Mamdani End and Mayor Mamdani Begin?

In his first week as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani tried to bridge the political theater of his campaign with the much harder work of governing.

‘The Man and I Both Immediately Lost Our Composure’

Witnessing the power of coconut cream pie, time for a new car and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Victoria Police to deploy semiautomatic rifles at Australian Open for safety

The tournament is expected to draw more than 1.1 million fans this year.

Bears stun Packers with shocking comeback for first postseason win in rivalry since 1941

The Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers in a playoff game for the first time since Franklin D. Roosevelt was president.Chicago overcame a late 18-point deficit to stun their rival in the Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field on Saturday. It marked the Bears' first postseason victory in the NFL's oldest rivalry since December 1941, just days after the infamous Pearl Harbor attack. For most of the night, it looked like Chicago would extend the drought, falling behind 21-3 at halftime.CL...

Human remains discovered in Victoria bushfire zone near Longwood as authorities investigate

Human remains were found 100 metres from a vehicle in the Longwood fire zone.

Nobel Institute shuts down talk of Venezuelan leader sharing Peace Prize with Trump

The organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize rejected recent suggestions that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado could give or share her award with President Donald Trump.The Norwegian Nobel Institute shut down the idea Friday, after Machado suggested that she might transfer the prestigious award to Trump earlier this week."Once a Nobel Prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others," the institute said in a statement. "The decision is final and...

US figure skating power couple makes history with record breaking seventh national championship

U.S. figure skating stars Madison Chock and Evan Bates made history on Saturday with their record-setting seventh U.S. Figure Skating title in their final competition before the Milan Cortina Olympics.The three-time reigning world champions, performing a flamenco-style dance to a version of the Rolling Stones hit "Paint It Black" from the dystopian sci-fi Western show "Westworld," produced a season-best free skate and finished with 228.87 points."The feeling that we got from the audience today w...

Agents in US immigration crackdown have fired at vehicles at least 10 times since September

New York Times: At least two people have died in the shootings by federal agents.

Bondi hero Ahmed Al-Ahmed reveals his health has ‘declined’

He says his health took a turn after new pain flared in his arm and fingers.

DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to planting devices at DNC and RNC headquarters

The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican parties' headquarters five years ago pleaded not guilty in a court appearance on Friday.Brian J. Cole, Jr was arrested by the FBI at his home in Virginia in early December, and faces two counts of transporting and attempting to use explosives.The suspect was indicted on federal charges this week, FOX 5 reported.He allegedly admitted to planting the bombs, which failed to detonate, in downtown Washington, D.C. on the eve...

Matthew Stafford’s late heroics lift Rams past Panthers in wild-card thriller

Matthew Stafford learned of his first-ever first-team All-Pro selection on Saturday. Several hours later, Stafford jogged onto the field in Charlotte shortly before the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers opened this year’s NFL postseason.Stafford, an NFL MVP candidate, proceeded to engineer two fourth-quarter scoring drives to rally for a 34-31 win. The wild-card round victory also punched the Rams a ticket to next week’s NFC divisional round.While the Rams were the favorites entering Saturd...

Home Prices in the Largest Countries of Europe: Splendid Housing Bubbles in Some, Prices back to 2010 in Others

Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Czech Republic, Finland, Portugal, Hungary, Bulgaria.

Trump says Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners ‘in a BIG WAY’

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners "in a BIG WAY," crediting U.S. intervention for the move following last week’s American military operation in the country."Venezuela has started the process, in a BIG WAY, of releasing their political prisoners," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Thank you! I hope those prisoners will remember how lucky they got that the USA came along and did what had to be done."He added a warning directed at those being re...

Grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78

The 78-year-old musician had previously been treated for cancer.

Iran flips ‘kill switch’ to hide alleged crimes as death toll rises amid protests

The Iranian regime triggered an internet "kill switch" in an apparent effort to hide alleged abuses by security forces and as protests against it surged nationwide, a cybersecurity expert has claimed.The blackout slashed internet access to a fraction of normal levels on the 13th day of the protests as rights groups, including Amensty International, accused the regime of using lethal force against protesters."This is Iran’s war against its own population using digital means," NetBlocks CEO Alp To...

Justice urges ‘stand up for our girls’ as Supreme Court weighs fate of his 'Save Women’s Sports Act'

EXCLUSIVE: As governor of West Virginia, Jim Justice in 2021 signed the Save Women’s Sports Act – prohibiting transgender girls from competing in women’s sports. Now that he represennts the state in the U.S. Senate, his law faces Supreme Court scrutiny next week with national implications.Justice spoke Saturday to Fox News Digital – after he coached the Greenbrier East High School girls’ basketball team to a win over Hedgesville -- about the high stakes of the case, and why banning states from k...

Legendary Olympian Michael Phelps sides with Michael Jordan in renewed NBA GOAT debate

The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James.Decorated former U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps suggested the six-time NBA champion Jordan was the clear leader in the league’s hierarchy. "[No.] 23, the original, the original GOAT," he replied, when asked at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Ye...

Who is Michael David McKee, the man accused of killing ex-wife and dentist husband in Ohio

Michael David McKee was arrested on Saturday, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her dentist husband at their home in Columbus, Ohio, in late December. Police responded to the home in Weinland Park on the morning of Dec. 30, after Spencer Tepe didn’t show up for work and found the 37-year-old dentist and Monique Tepe, 39, both dead of gunshot wounds.McKee, 39, is a vascular surgeon who lives in Chicago, where he was taken into custody on Saturday.FOX NEWS TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER: OHIO DEN...

Cyclone Koji crosses Queensland coast as Ayr to Mackay lashed by rain

Authorities warn some areas could see over 400mm of rain by Monday.

Hochul, AOC, Mamdani slam ‘we support Hamas’ chants at Queens protest: ‘Disgusting and antisemitic’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Democratic socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned chants of "we support Hamas" after demonstrators were filmed chanting the phrase during a protest in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Queens.Video from the protest shows demonstrators waving Palestinian flags while chanting support for Hamas, which the U.S. government designates as a terrorist organization.The clip circulated widely on social media and dr...

Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78

Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, ​co-founder of ⁠the ‍Grateful ⁠Dead, ​has died at ⁠age 78, after ‍a battle with cancer ⁠from "underlying ​lung ​issues," according ‍to a statement ‍posted ⁠on his verified Instagram account.

Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dead at 78

Veteran rock musician Bob Weir, ​co-founder of ⁠the ‍Grateful ⁠Dead, ​has died at ⁠age 78, after ‍a battle with cancer ⁠from "underlying ​lung ​issues," according ‍to a statement ‍posted ⁠on his verified Instagram account.

Archaeologists unearth chilling 16th-century gallows where rebels were hung and displayed

French authorities announced a chilling discovery: They found a 16th-century gallows where condemned prisoners were put on display as a warning to others.The discovery, which was made in 2024 but not announced until December, was carried out by Inrap, France's national institution for preventive archaeology.The team focused on an archaeological site in Grenoble in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France, ahead of redevelopment work on the city's Esplanade.LONG-LOST ANCIENT VILLAGE...

Is the Universe Made of Math? Part 2: The Minimalist Universe

Like, it shouldn’t be this easy. Yeah I know physics is kind of hard, and it has taken us centuries to reach our present level of knowledge, and we know we’re still a long way from complete knowledge of time and space.

Denmark’s race to defend Greenland – and why it may be too late

Analysts warn a US move on Greenland could spell the end of Nato unity.

Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir dies at age 78 surrounded by family after cancer battle

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78 years old, a statement from his family on his Instagram page confirmed."It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Bobby Weir. He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could," the statement said, adding that he succumbed to lung problems.   "For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road," the statement continued. "A guitarist, vocalist, storyteller, and founding mem...

Renee Good shooting by Ice agent sparks nationwide US protests

Renee Good is the fourth person killed by federal immigration agents since 2017.

John Harbaugh reportedly not planning to interview for certain head coach openings

The hottest commodity on the NFL head coach market is reportedly going to be very selective with who he interviews with. John Harbaugh told Fox Sports on Saturday that he will be narrowing down the list of teams he will meet with to just three or four. There are currently eight NFL teams looking for head coaches, and Harbaugh is considered far and away the top candidate in this cycle. President Donald Trump took to social media to encourage the New York Giants to hire Harbaugh "without question"...

Coalition of 207 women lawmakers file amicus brief in support of protecting female athletes for SCOTUS review

More than 200 women lawmakers have signed an amicus brief backing the legal defense to "save women's sports" ahead of next week's Supreme Court oral arguments for two cases related to the issue. The brief features the signatures of exactly 207 lawmakers, with Idaho state representative Barbara Ehardt being the lead amica. Other prominent names on the list include Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby, who became a central figure in the national debate over women's sports when she was censored for callin...

Actor T.K. Carter dies at 69

T.K. Carter, who acted in 'The Thing,' 'Punky Brewster' and 'The Sinbad Show' and worked with Michael Jordan on 'Space Jam,' was found dead in his Duarte home on Friday.

Montrealers rally in support of Iranian people amid anti-regime protests, internet blackout in Iran

Iranian Montrealers rallied in the downtown core Saturday afternoon in a show of support for the people of Iran. Over the past two weeks, the country has been rocked by massive protests that began over Iran's ailing economy and continue to be fueled by anger toward the regime.

Montrealers rally in support of Iranian people as anti-regime protests rock Iran

Iranian Montrealers rallied in the downtown core Saturday afternoon in a show of support for the people of Iran. Over the past two weeks, the country has been rocked by massive protests that began over Iran's ailing economy and continue to be fueled by anger toward the regime.

Victoria fires: At least 130 homes destroyed and 300,000ha burned

At least 130 homes and 300,000ha have already been destroyed in Victoria.

Aurora terrorized by Venezuelan gang as dictator Maduro let Tren de Aragua seize power

A sprawling prison in a quaint Venezuelan town served as the birthplace of one of the most notorious gangs within the region, with its infamous leader escaping his life behind bars under the nose of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro – leading to the newly-minted band of criminals wreaking havoc on American cities.Tocorón, located in a town of the same name, once mirrored a luxury living community – outfitted with swimming pools, a nightclub and even a zoo – for some of the country’s most dange...

ICE arrests in Minnesota surge include numerous convicted child rapists, killers

FIRST ON FOX: ICE officials on Saturday released a shocking list of the "worst of the worst" criminal illegal immigrants arrested during their recent surge in the sanctuary state of Minnesota, including child rapists and nearly a dozen killers.ICE told Fox News the criminal illegal immigrants were roaming freely in Minnesota prior to their recent arrest, and that they are the type of people Democratic politicians and activists are referring to as their "neighbors," as they attempt to interfere w...

Did You Get an Instagram Password Reset Email Recently? This Might Be the Very Unpleasant Reason

Your info might be for sale on the dark web.

Elon Musk says X's new algorithm will be made open source next week

X may soon provide more insight into how its algorithm works. On Saturday, Elon Musk posted on the platform to say that the company "will make the new X algorithm, including all code used to determine what organic and advertising posts are recommended to users, open source in 7 days." X's recommendation algorithm has been the subject of investigations by France and the European Commission, the latter of which recently extended through 2026 a retention order that it sent to the company at the beg...

Study reveal why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief

Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years — long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.The habit dates back at least 8,000 years to Scandinavia, where people chewed birch bark pitch to soften it into a glue for tools. Other ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Native Americans and the Maya, also chewed tree resins for pleasure or soothing effects, National Geographic recently reported.In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, William Wrigley Jr. transform...

Study reveals why chewing gum might actually help with focus and stress relief

Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.The habit dates back at least 8,000 years to Scandinavia, where people chewed birchbark pitch to soften it into a glue for tools. Other ancient cultures, including the Greeks, Native Americans and the Maya, also chewed tree resins for pleasure or soothing effects, National Geographic recently reported.In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, William Wrigley Jr. transformed...

Whitney Cummings calls out liberal hypocrisy on climate change and vaccine mandates

Whitney Cummings is calling out the "hypocrisy" of wokeness in America.During a Jan. 10 appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, the 43-year-old actress and comedian touched on some of the hypocritical actions of woke liberals, saying, "I may not be an expert in politics, but I'm an expert on hypocrisy.""I was as liberal. I had blue hair, you guys, like I rescue pit bulls, like it doesn't get any more liberal than me," she said. "But the whole idea with being liberal is, like you had me...

Armed Iran protesters battle police in Tehran streets as Trump warns of forceful US response

Armed protesters clashed Friday with security forces in the Tehranpars neighborhood of Iran’s capital, as nationwide two-week-long anti-regime demonstrations became more violent in the country.Repeated gunfire could be heard for minutes in cellphone video sent to Iranian TV and shared with Fox News Digital as Iran’s State Security Forces clashed with so-called "rebellious youth."  In the video, people on the streets were seen running and shouts of "Death to Khamenei!" "Death to the dictator!" "S...

Armed Iranian protesters battle police in Tehran streets as Trump warns of forceful US response

Armed protesters clashed Friday with security forces in the Tehranpars neighborhood of Iran’s capital as nationwide anti-regime demonstrations became more violent in the country.Repeated gunfire could be heard for minutes in cellphone video sent to Iranian TV and shared with Fox News Digital as Iran’s State Security Forces clashed with so-called "rebellious youth."  In the video, people on the streets were running and shouting "Death to Khamenei!" "Death to the dictator!" "Shame on you!" and "We...

Mamdani Announces Plan to Expand Public Bathroom Access in New York

The city has over eight million residents and only around 1,000 public bathrooms. The new mayor said he was committed to creating more, though he did not say when they would be available.

Protester scales Iranian Embassy in London, tears down regime flag, hoists pre-revolution symbol

An anti-regime protester scaled the balcony of Iran’s Embassy in London on Friday and tore down the Islamic Republic’s flag, replacing it with Iran’s pre-1979 "Lion and Sun" emblem, video shows.The demonstrator climbed the front of the embassy building in Kensington before ripping down the regime’s flag and hoisting the historic symbol associated with Iran’s monarchy prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution as a large crowd of anti-regime protesters cheered on.The Metropolitan Police said officers r...

US warns Americans to leave Venezuela immediately as armed militias set up roadblocks

The U.S. government issued a new security alert Saturday urging Americans in Venezuela to leave the country immediately, citing security concerns and the U.S. government’s inability to provide emergency assistance, according to the U.S. Embassy Caracas."U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately," the embassy said in a Jan. 10 security alert.The warning cited reports of armed groups operating on Venezuelan roads. "There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as ‘cole...

Washington Post rips Chicago Teachers Union for pursuing social justice initiatives as students struggle

The Washington Post sharply criticized the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for pursuing social justice initiatives in its school district even as student reading and math proficiency continues to decline.In a Saturday editorial, the Post took aim at the CTU's New Year's resolutions posted to X on Monday. The union stated that its resolution is to "speak truth to power" and committed to "defending Black and brown and immigrant communities who are targeted by federal agents," as well as "fighting bac...

US and allies launch large-scale Syria strikes on IS after Palmyra deaths

The December 13 attack in Palmyra killed two US soldiers and a US interpreter.

US and allies launch large-scale Syria strikes on Isis after Palmyra deaths

The December 13 attack in Palmyra killed two US soldiers and a US interpreter.

Trump urges John Harbaugh to take the Giants head coaching job following stunning Ravens firing

President Donald Trump offered the New York Giants and John Harbaugh each some advice on Saturday.Trump took to social media to encourage the Giants to hire Harbaugh "without question" as their next head coach."The New York Football Giants should hire, without question, John Harbaugh – And John, a great guy, should TAKE THE JOB!!!" Trump posted to Truth Social on Saturday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt is the second time in recent days that Trump has posted in social media ...

Trump urges John Harbaugh to take the Giants' head coaching job after stunning Ravens firing

President Donald Trump offered the New York Giants and John Harbaugh some advice Saturday.Trump took to social media to encourage the Giants to hire Harbaugh "without question" as their next head coach."The New York Football Giants should hire, without question, John Harbaugh – And John, a great guy, should TAKE THE JOB!!!" Trump posted to Truth Social Saturday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt is the second time in recent days Trump has posted on social media to comment on Ha...

Cyclone Koji forecast: Townsville and Whitsundays warned to brace for impact

Destructive wind gusts up to 130km/h and over 400mm of rain are expected.

SAG-AFTRA Is Keeping an Eye on the Disney/OpenAI Deal

Not everyone liked hearing Disney got into bed with OpenAI, but SAG-AFTRA thinks it could be good for transparency and progress.

Arnold Schwarzenegger gave son-in-law Chris Pratt a giant bizarre Christmas gift

Chris Pratt received a unique Christmas gift from his father-in-law.During a recent appearance on "The Graham Norton Show," the 46-year-old actor shared the one-of-a-kind gift he received from his father-in-law, Arnold Schwarzenegger."His love language is giving gifts. That's for sure, he just goes all out," he said. "This year, one was like a six-foot by eight-foot portrait painting of all three of my children and him as Santa Claus. And it's very lifelike, and it's very big, and it's him as Sa...

GameStop reportedly shuts down more than 400 US stores

Your neighborhood GameStop might be on the chopping block, along with more than 400 other retail locations across the US. As first reported by Polygon, the retailer is pursuing a severe cost-saving measure by closing up several hundred physical locations. According to a blog that keeps track of GameStop closures, there are 410 locations that are confirmed to be closing or are already closed, along with another 11 that are reportedly also on their way, as of January 10.  As Polygon indicated, the...

Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson gives early analysis for 2028 US team

The 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team will be the first to compete on home soil since 1996. It could also possibly be their first without Simone Biles since 2012.Balance beam gold medalist Shawn Johnson won one of two U.S. Olympic golds in Beijing in 2008, eight years before Biles arrived. Now, with the Los Angeles Games nearly two years away, Johnson answered on whether she believes the U.S. can win gold if Biles doesn't compete. "Historically speaking, the U.S. is the most dominant gymnastics ...

Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson gives early analysis of 2028 US team

The 2028 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team will be the first to compete on home soil since 1996. It could also possibly be their first without Simone Biles since 2012.Balance beam gold medalist Shawn Johnson won one of two U.S. Olympic golds in Beijing in 2008, eight years before Biles arrived. Now, with the Los Angeles Games nearly two years away, Johnson addressed whether she believes the U.S. can win gold if Biles doesn't compete. "Historically speaking, the U.S. is the most dominant gymnastics te...

Crowd-for-hire boss rejects Minneapolis unrest as illegal chaos

As anti-ICE agitators disrupt streets across Minneapolis, the CEO of a national protest-organizing firm says the demonstrations have crossed into illegal territory, prompting his company to stay away entirely.Adam Swart, chief executive officer of Crowds on Demand, told Fox News Digital his firm "would not touch the Minneapolis protests with a 10-foot pole," citing blocked roadways, obstruction of federal agents, and threats against authorities following a fatal shooting during an ICE enforcemen...

'Doomsday Plane' appearance at LAX sparks online worry

Rare appearance of the military's "Doomsday Plane" sparks online worry

'Wonder Years' star Danica McKellar celebrates 51st birthday with authentic no-filter selfie

Danica McKellar celebrated her 51st birthday with a bared-faced selfie."This is 51!" the Great American Family star wrote on her Instagram last weekend while wearing a red flannel shirt, cross necklace and her wavy hair down. She continued, "No makeup, no filters, just front-facing lighting and a healthy lifestyle to look - and more importantly - feel the best I can."The "Wonder Years" alum said she spent her day doing puzzles with her family, working out, and she even did a cold plunge in the o...

Gwyneth Paltrow's teen son left mortified by mother's sex scenes with younger actor

Gwyneth Paltrow's teenage son had a front-row seat to her latest movie — and instantly regretted it.The Oscar-winning actress shared that her son, Moses Martin, had a particularly brutal reaction to watching her intimate scenes with Timothée Chalamet in her latest film, "Marty Supreme." Paltrow, 53, joked that the experience was nothing short of mortifying for her 19-year-old son.GWYNETH PALTROW GOT 'FIRED' FROM MOVIE AFTER HER 'CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING' DIVORCE BACKLASH"Oh my God! My poor son," Pal...

ESPN star's past Indiana criticism back in spotlight as Hoosier surges to CFP national title game

Kirk Herbstreit has spent the last three decades analyzing college football teams and games. He was not on hand for Friday’s Peach Bowl broadcast, but Indiana’s dominant College Football Playoff run still put him back in the spotlight.Last season, Indiana qualified for the CFP for the first time in program history. Notre Dame ultimately defeated the Hoosiers in the first round. Indiana earning one of the coveted 12 spots in the playoff was met with some criticism, with Herbstreit among those who...

ESPN star's past Indiana criticism back in spotlight as Hoosiers surge to CFP national title game

Kirk Herbstreit has spent the last three decades analyzing college football teams and games. He was not on hand for Friday’s Peach Bowl broadcast, but Indiana’s dominant College Football Playoff run still put him back in the spotlight.Last season, Indiana qualified for the CFP for the first time in program history. Notre Dame defeated the Hoosiers in the first round. Indiana earning one of the coveted 12 spots in the playoffs was met with some criticism, with Herbstreit among those who questione...

Elon Musk Says In One Week He Will Fully Reveal Why Your X Timeline Is… Like That

He’s been claiming he would make the algorithm open source since 2022.

Rams' Matthew Stafford named first-team All-Pro quarterback over Patriots' Drake Maye amid heated MVP race

The Associated Press announced the All-Pro teams on Saturday, and Los Angeles Rams star quarterback Matthew Stafford was named to the first team over New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.Stafford being named to the first team over Maye is a strong indication that the 37-year-old could be in line to win his first MVP award. There have been just three instances where the MVP winner was not named to the first team at his respective positions.The first was John Elway in 1987, when he won the ...

Covenant Health data breach affects nearly 500,000 patients

When a healthcare data breach is first disclosed, the number of people affected is often far lower than the final tally. That figure frequently climbs as investigations continue. That's exactly what happened with Andover, Mass.-based Covenant Health. The Catholic healthcare provider has now confirmed that a cyberattack discovered last May may have affected nearly 500,000 patients, a sharp increase from the fewer than 8,000 people it initially reported earlier this year. A ransomware group later ...

Grok AI scandal sparks global alarm over child safety

Grok, the built-in chatbot on X, is facing intense scrutiny after acknowledging it generated and shared an AI image depicting two young girls in sexualized attire.In a public post on X, Grok admitted the content "violated ethical standards" and "potentially U.S. laws on child sexual abuse material (CSAM)." The chatbot added, "It was a failure in safeguards, and I'm sorry for any harm caused. xAI is reviewing to prevent future issues."That admission alone is alarming. What followed revealed a far...

US military launches airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, officials say

The U.S. military has launched airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News.The operation marks the second time the U.S. military has struck Islamic State targets in Syria since Dec. 19, following the killing of two Iowa National Guard soldiers and their American interpreter by a lone ISIS gunman.ISRAEL AND SYRIA RESUME DIPLOMATIC DIALOGUE AFTER MONTHS OF SILENCE UNDER US MEDIATIONThe strikes come as U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack said he m...

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Bradley Cooper denies plastic surgery, Jenny McCarthy slams ‘The View’

FACE THE TRUTH - Bradley Cooper addresses plastic surgery rumors after getting approached by fans who told him he looks 'good.'HOSTILE TURF - Jenny McCarthy slams 'The View,' says 'over my dead body' she'd return to the show.NOT GOING THERE - Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser names the one Hollywood star 'you cannot make fun of.'NO FILTER - ‘National Lampoon’ star Beverly D'Angelo says she'd tell her younger self to 'do more nudity' in her Hollywood career.DEFENSE CRUMBLES - Nick Reiner loses atto...

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Bradley Cooper denies plastic surgery; Jenny McCarthy slams ‘The View’

FACE THE TRUTH - Bradley Cooper addresses plastic surgery rumors after getting approached by fans who told him he looks 'good.'HOSTILE TURF - Jenny McCarthy slams 'The View,' says she'd return to the show ‘over my dead body.’NOT GOING THERE - Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser names the one Hollywood star 'you cannot make fun of.'NO FILTER - ‘National Lampoon’ star Beverly D'Angelo says she'd tell her younger self to 'do more nudity' in her Hollywood career.DEFENSE CRUMBLES - Nick Reiner loses atto...

State Department declares 'international bureaucracies' will no longer get 'blank checks' from the US

The State Department declared Saturday that the U.S. is "rejecting the outdated model of multilateralism," saying the system turned American taxpayers into "the world's underwriter for a sprawling architecture of global governance." Additionally, it said that President Donald Trump's recent order withdrawing the U.S. from 66 international organizations showed that "the era of writing blank check to international bureaucracies is over."The move marks the latest in Trump’s broader "America First" ...

Melodee Buzzard’s grandmother shreds possible insanity defense for accused killer mom: ‘planned everything’

The mother charged with murdering 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard returned to court this week, as the child’s grandmother said she believes the killing was planned, weeks after Melodee’s body was found in a remote area of Utah with gunshot wounds to the head.Ashlee Buzzard appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Lompoc on Jan. 7 to set a date for her preliminary hearing in the murder case involving her daughter, according to the Santa Barbara Independent.Buzzard is charged with first-degre...

Iranian hospitals overwhelmed with injuries as protests rage across Islamic Republic

Staff at hospitals in Iran said their facilities have become overwhelmed with injuries — including of people suffering from gunshot wounds — as anti-government protests are raging across the Islamic Republic, a report said. A doctor from Tehran’s Farabi Hospital, which is the city’s main eye specialist center, told the BBC late Friday that the facility entered crisis mode, with emergency services slammed and non-urgent admissions suspended. A medic from a hospital in the city of Shiraz also told...

Standing up right after plane lands fuels viral debate about air travel etiquette

Standing up immediately after a plane lands has become a common activity on flights these days — and it has raised questions about airline etiquette and common courtesy in crowded cabins.The behavior has created a long-running debate among travelers, particularly when passengers move into the aisle as soon as the aircraft comes to a stop.Diane Gottsman, a national etiquette expert based in Texas, told Fox News Digital the issue has become a source of frustration for travelers.PASSENGER DEFENDS C...

A ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Writer Explains Wyll’s Disappointing Arc

If you're still sore about Wyll, Larian hears you and absolutely agrees.

Four tankers that left Venezuela in 'dark mode' return as US eyes the country's oil

Four tankers that left Venezuela in early January with their transponders off, also known as "dark mode," have reportedly returned to the country's waters. The news comes after several U.S. tanker seizures and amid the Trump administration's push to acquire Venezuelan oil following the arrest of dictator Nicolás Maduro.Most of the four tankers were loaded, according to Reuters, which noted that Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), a state-owned company, and monitoring service TankerTrackers.com had r...

British actor questions whether World Cup should be held in United States after ICE's Minnesota presence

Actor and Monty Python alum John Cleese questioned whether the World Cup should be held in the U.S. in the wake of an ICE agent's fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota.Renee Good was killed while operating a vehicle that agents ordered her to exit, according to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Good, according to Noem, refused and "attempted to run them over and ram them with her vehicle."Cleese, however, disagreed with Noem's version of events.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO...

'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder says 'none of us are safe' after ICE shooting, calls to abolish agency

Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday, actress Hannah Einbinder warned Americans that "none of us are safe" and called on others with large followings to fight back "in perpetuity until ICE is abolished."As reported by Deadline, Einbinder launched into a now-deleted Instagram post attacking the federal agency, asserting that carrying on "business as usual" following Wednesday’s shooting would be a "co...

Tourist dies at Palm Beach on Gold Coast after being swept out to sea

The man was swept out to sea while swimming at Palm Beach on Saturday.

From lobster feasts to barbecue mutton, America’s most iconic buffets revealed

Buffets can be hit or miss, but some restaurants are still getting it right — and diners across the country have taken notice.From a flashy Las Vegas buffet with more than 250 dishes to choose from to a sprawling, family-run smorgasbord in Amish country, America’s best buffets still celebrate abundance the old-fashioned way, making them must-visit stops for visitors from near and far.The food and drink website Tasting Table recently ranked the best buffet in all 50 states, evaluating customer re...

Iran death toll rises as protests spread under internet blackout

Rights groups say at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.

An Instagram data breach reportedly exposed the personal info of 17.5 million users

If you received a bunch of password reset requests from Instagram recently, you're not alone. As reported by Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, there was a data breach revealing the "sensitive information" of 17.5 million Instagram users. Malwarebytes added that the leak included Instagram usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and more. The company added that the "data is available for sale on the dark web and can be abused by cybercriminals." Malwarebytes noted...

Bill Gates Warns of a Dark Trend In Depressing Annual Letter So Here’s a Little Deer Guy Absolutely Owning a Rhinoceros

Gates wrote, "these days, my optimism comes with footnotes." So how about watching a cute video instead?

Amanda Seyfried opens up about what saved her from Hollywood’s dangerous party scene

Amanda Seyfried never thought the Hollywood lifestyle was right for her.In a recent interview with Vogue for their January cover issue, the 40-year-old "Veronica Mars" actress discussed her career, and how Hollywood life wasn't for her, saying, "I never had many famous friends."As opposed to other young stars who were coming up at the time, Seyfried didn't lead a very public life, and was dealing with "really extreme" obsessive-compulsive disorder, which she said she was diagnosed with at 19."I ...

Police arrest ex-husband of Ohio woman slain alongside dentist husband in double murder, records show

The ex-husband of an Ohio dentist's wife killed in a double murder was arrested on Saturday in the Chicago area, according to court records.Michael David McKee was arrested, police records show. Columbus, Ohio, officials said police responded to a Weinland Park home around 10 a.m. on Dec. 30 and found Spencer Tepe, 37 and Monique Tepe, 39, both dead with gunshot wounds. McKee is Monique's ex-husband.

Police arrest surgeon ex-husband of Ohio woman slain alongside dentist husband in double murder, records show

FIRST ON FOX: The ex-husband of an Ohio dentist's wife killed in a double murder was arrested on Saturday in the Chicago area, according to court records.Michael David McKee, 39, was arrested, police records show.Columbus, Ohio, officials said police responded to a Weinland Park home around 10 a.m. on Dec. 30, and found Spencer Tepe, 37 and Monique Tepe, 39, both dead with gunshot wounds. McKee is Monique's ex-husband. McKee was booked at the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office in Illinois just be...

Luxury cruise line goes 'adults only' to create more 'tranquil environment' for guests

A major cruise line is officially going adults-only, joining a growing group of brands betting that travelers are seeking tranquility over kid-friendly activities.Oceania Cruises, a Miami-based company that operates eight luxury ships sailing across Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia, announced this month it will begin welcoming only guests age 18 and older for new reservations."Our guests have consistently shared that the tranquil environment aboard our shi...

'Times Square Killer' used fake police badge to murder 18-year-old nursing student: deathbed confession

Alys Eberhardt, an 18-year-old New Jersey nursing student, left classes early on a September Friday to get ready to travel to New York for her aunt's funeral.She never made it.According to a new deathbed confession from convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham, he spotted Eberhardt in the parking lot at a Hackensack hospital and followed her home in his car, said Dr. Peter Vronsky, a forensic historian who assisted law enforcement with the case. When she arrived, he knocked on her door, showed...

Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of long-running Mariposa Folk Festival, dead at 99

Ruth Jones McVeigh was a driving force behind the creation of a community-oriented musical gathering that's withstood location changes and financial challenges to become one of the longest-running folk festivals in North America. 

Trump signs order to protect Venezuela oil revenue held in US accounts

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order blocking U.S. courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenues held in American Treasury accounts.The order states that court action against the funds would undermine U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.BEHIND THE SCENES OF WHO IS ATTENDING TRUMP'S OIL EXECUTIVE MEETING AFTER MADURO OPERATIONTrump signed the order on Friday, the same day that he met with nearly two dozen top oil and gas executives at the White House. The president ...

Death toll rises after Philippines rubbish dump collapse

The collapse has left at least six dead and 32 workers still missing.

Death toll rises after Philippines rubbish dump collapse, as worker tells of lucky escape

The collapse has left at least six dead and 32 workers still missing.