Unmasking the Sun’s Hidden Gamma Ray Factory

Scientists have finally identified where some of the most powerful radiation bursts from solar flares originate, solving a mystery that has puzzled solar physicists for decades. Researchers at the New Jersey Institute of Technology traced intense gamma rays back to a previously unknown population of particles supercharged to millions of electron volts in the Sun’s atmosphere, revealing the mechanism behind these strange signals.

How did LAUSD students measure up to district goals? The wins, shortfalls and 2026 plan

LAUSD test scores improved more than statewide results, but academic achievement is falling short of internal goals. Should the targets be easier?

The Valley, the South Bay and beyond: These are L.A.'s newest million-dollar neighborhoods

The $1-million home is now the standard in neighborhoods across the San Fernando Valley, South Bay and beyond. Here are some of the newest million-dollar areas around L.A.

Arellano: Even Grok thinks Elon Musk's claim that white men are persecuted is bull

Who the hell appointed Elon Musk to be the loudest defender of white men?

A New Atlas of the Milky Way’s Ghost Particles

Every second, a trillion ghost particles stream through your body unnoticed, invisible messengers carrying secrets from the hearts of distant stars. Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen have now mapped exactly where these neutrinos originate across our Milky Way Galaxy and how many reach Earth, creating the most comprehensive picture yet of these elusive particles.

Wikipedia’s Existential Threats Feel Greater Than Ever

As the free online encyclopedia turns 25, it’s facing political opposition, AI scraping, dwindling volunteers, and a public that may no longer believe in its ideals.

Lizn Hearpieces Review: Affordable but Uncomfortable Hearing Aids

These odd-looking hearing aids double as solid earbuds, but comfort is a major issue.

ISS mission splashes down after medical issue

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Crew-11 astronauts has splashed down into the ocean after they left the ISS a month earlier than planned due a medical issue. It’s the first time NASA cut a mission short due to a medical concern. The agency didn’t name the crew member and their condition but stated that they were stable and that it wasn’t a case of medical evacuation. NASA merely decided to end the mission early out of an abundance of caution, because the ISS didn’t have the tools for ...

The economics of regime change

Lessons from history for Venezuela and Iran

You Can Now Use ONLYOFFICE on Raspberry Pi Like ARM Devices

Native ARM support expands the open source office suite's reach.

You Can Now Use ONLYOFFICE on Raspberry Pi-Like ARM Devices

Native ARM support expands the open source office suite's reach.

A Horse Bolts, Renewing Debate Over Central Park Carriages

The city’s 68 horse carriages continue to operate despite pressure from activists and the Central Park Conservancy to ban them.

Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Dumbo, the Upper East Side and Chelsea.

Our Favorite Coway Air Purifiers Are on Sale (2026)

Breathe easier with these discounts on one of WIRED’s favorite air purifier brands, including an option for large rooms.

SEN RICHARD BLUMENTHAL: Crypto is a gamble our financial system doesn't need

The Senate Banking Committee will hold a meeting Thursday to mark up crypto legislation that further fulfills many of President Donald Trump’s promises to his crypto billionaire friends. In racing to finish the crypto industry’s wish list before midterms, Congress should remember what happened the last time crypto impacted legacy banking. We’ve seen this movie before — and taxpayers paid for the tickets.Last September, as ranking member of the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, I...

The best cheap fitness trackers for 2026

You don’t need to spend a fortune to stay on top of your health goals while tracking your fitness. These days, even cheap fitness trackers come packed with features that help you monitor your heart rate, track your steps and even analyze your sleep stages. Many budget options now include GPS tracking for those outdoor runs, real-time heart rate tracking to keep you in the right zone during workouts and, thankfully, most work with both iPhone and Android devices.Some even go beyond basic metrics,...

TALARICO, AUCHINCLOSS: Trump’s blood for oil strategy is as reckless as it is illegal

The president is pitching blood for oil in Venezuela. It's a dangerous mission, a corrupt deal and a lawless precedent. Congress must stop this recklessness before it costs the lives of American troops.  One of us is a congressman who commanded Marines in jungle training in Latin America. The other is a state representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate out of Texas, the biggest oil producer in the country. We’re both members of Majority Democrats, a group of elected leaders dedicated to reb...

Men’s Coats That Make a Strong Impression

Come wintertime, it could be said that the coat, not the clothes, makes a man.

Socialism cost me my country. Trump arresting Maduro might help us get it back

I never thought I’d see the man who destroyed my family’s life in handcuffs. But that’s exactly what happened when American forces recently captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife. "Trump is doing it!" my mother told me through tears over the phone. I never heard her happier. I was in shock. I stared at my phone, scrolling through videos and breaking news on X — my mother was right.When I was growing up in Venezuela, I suffered alongside my parents who were forced to close our c...

What's in store for Canada's housing market in 2026?

National home sales in Canada declined by 1.9 per cent in December compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, capping a year that saw lower interest rates but heightened economic anxiety.

Court documents shed light on relationship of mother, stepfather of missing N.S. children

Jack and Lilly Sullivan disappeared from their home in rural Nova Scotia more than eight months ago.

Iran protester will not be given death sentence, state media reports

Human rights organization Hengaw reported ​that 26-year-old Essam Soltani, arrested in connection with protests in the city of Karaj, was due to be executed on Wednesday.

NASA brings astronauts home early after health issue in first-ever evacuation

NASA carried out its first medical evacuation from space early Thursday, bringing four astronauts back to Earth more than a month early after a crew member reported health issues aboard the International Space Station.SpaceX guided the Dragon capsule to a nighttime splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, completing the return less than 11 hours after the crew departed the orbiting laboratory."Splashdown of Dragon confirmed – welcome back to Earth, @zenanaut, @AstroIronMike, @...

Ontario school board invokes secrecy provision to withhold records on $34K fine art collection

The Thames Valley District School Board, a London, Ont., board taken over for financial mismanagement, is refusing to fully disclose its publicly owned art collection, citing legal exemptions to Ontario's freedom-of-information laws that prevent disclosure because of potential risks to staff safety. Experts say secrecy around public assets increases risk and undermines accountability.

More Americans than ever are identifying as political independents, poll shows

At a time when U.S. politics appears to be more deeply polarized than ever, you might think American voters would feel even more firmly attached to either the Republican or Democratic party. But new Gallup polling of more than 15,000 U.S. adults suggests something different. 

Top court asked to allow challenge of decision clearing Trudeau of ethics breach in WE Charity controversy

This Barbie is autistic. Some parents love her, but others say Mattel missed the mark

Mattel has released a new Barbie that is autistic, complete with accessories that some people with the neurodevelopmental condition rely on. While some in the autism community are applauding the new doll, others feel that it may have missed the mark.

Legault played identity politics. In the end, it wasn't enough

Quebecers' disillusionment with Legault may stem from the belief that he valued issues related to Quebec identity over other pressing priorities.

Denmark sets a military tripwire. It's a message to Trump more than Russia or China

On paper, this token force is being deployed to bolster the island's security in response to U.S. complaints. What is extraordinary, perhaps even unprecedented, is that it serves as message more to the U.S. than it does to NATO's adversaries.

Federal court clears California’s new House map boosting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms

California can move forward with a new U.S. House map that would boost Democrats’ chances in the 2026 midterms, a federal court ruled Wednesday.A three-judge panel in Los Angeles ruled 2-1 to deny requests from both state Republicans and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the map from being used, giving Democrats a realistic chance at flipping up to five House seats in the midterm election.In November, California voters passed a ballot initiative, known as Proposition 50, dramatically alte...

Protesters clash with federal officers after another ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Protesters and federal law enforcement clashed in Minneapolis on Wednesday night into Thursday morning after a second ICE-involved shooting in the city, as local officials continue to demand the agency leave.An ICE agent shot an alleged illegal immigrant in the leg on Wednesday during an arrest attempt. The Department of Homeland Security claims the agent fired at the suspect because he was "fearing for his life and safety" after the individual resisted arrest and "violently assaulted the office...

Many Mayors Have Tried to Help Small Businesses. It’s Mamdani’s Turn.

Small business advocates in New York are excited that Mayor Zohran Mamdani is tackling the issue of excessive fees and fines, but they’ve heard similar promises before.

The Judge in the Maduro Case Is 92. All Eyes Will Be on His Stamina.

Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein was seen drifting in and out of sleep in court last year. The case of Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader, will test his endurance.

Victoria weather: Wye River flash floods submerge cars, trigger alerts

Multiple vehicles were left submerged and jammed against a local bridge.

Giants working to finalize deal to make John Harbaugh next head coach: reports

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team’s next head coach, per multiple reports. The deal reportedly hasn’t been finalized, but Harbaugh is expected to end up in New York, pending any unforeseen setbacks. Harbaugh interviewed in person with the Giants on Wednesday, spending hours at the team facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Super Bowl-winning former coach of the Baltimore Ravens was believed to be New York’s top candidate in the search f...

Hochul endorses legislation to allow New Yorkers to sue ICE agents: 'Power does not justify abuse'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is supporting legislation that would allow state residents to sue ICE agents for violating their constitutional rights.The governor said on Tuesday during her State of the State address that she wants to allow New Yorkers to "hold ICE agents accountable in court when they act outside the scope of their duties.""This doesn’t interfere with lawful enforcement or public safety," Hochul said. "It simply affirms a core truth: Power does not justify abuse. And if someone’s c...

FOSS Weekly #26.03: Torvalds Using AI, Dash to Dock, Linux Kernel Bugs, Pacman's Rust Replacement and More

2026 is the year of vibe coding?

Timothy Busfield faces new sex abuse accusation as he appears in court

Timothy Busfield has been charged with criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse involving two child actors while he worked on 'The Cleaning Lady.'

Federal agent shoots man in Minneapolis, prompting tense protests involving tear gas, chemical spray

NY Times: An agent and a man who was shot were in hospital. Two people were in custody.

Federal agent shoots immigrant in Minneapolis, sparking unrest involving tear gas, chemical spray

NY Times: An agent and a man who was shot were in hospital. Two people were in custody.

California surfer escapes shark attack that shreds his board and wet suit, drives to the hospital

'My board snapped in half on impact. My friend watching said that I flew in the air,' said surfer Tommy Civik, who survived a shark attack in Mendocino County.

Man who stabbed stranger with smashed bottle on Glasgow train gets 12 years

The victim lost 40% of his blood and suffered heart and lung injuries in crazed attack.

Federal officer shoots person in leg during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

A federal officer shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, federal officials said.

Federal officer shoots man in leg during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

A U.S. federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle while trying to make an arrest Wednesday, federal officials said.

Verizon says its service is back after a 10-hour outage

Verizon’s network is experiencing technical issues that are impacting calls and wireless data. Verizon customers on X have reported seeing “SOS” rather than the traditional network bars on their smartphones, and even the network provider’s own status page struggled to load, likely due to the number of customers trying to access it.Based on the experience of Verizon users on Engadget’s staff, the services that are impacted appear to be calls and wireless data. Text messages continue to be deliver...

Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance

The housing official appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead New York City’s newly revived Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants previously said, "White, middle-class homeowners are a huge problem for a renter justice movement" and argued organizers must "undermine the institution of homeownership," during a 2021 podcast appearance.Cea Weaver, who was named director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants on Jan. 1 through an executive order signed by Mamdani, made the remarks during a September ...

Parents erupt into massive brawl during Catholic youth basketball game in Staten Island

Footage has captured the disastrous moment when multiple parents erupted into a massive fight during a Catholic youth basketball game last month in Staten Island, New York. The violent courtside brawl unfolded on Dec. 20 at St. Teresa in Castleton Corners during a 6th grade boys game between the school and Saint Clare, according to SILive. It was monitored by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), which oversees the parish-based sport. Video obtained by the Staten Island Advance initially shows ...

ICE agent shoots Venezuelan national in Minneapolis after shovel attack during ambush: DHS

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent is in the hospital after being ambushed during an attempt to arrest a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening, according to the Department of Homeland Security.The agent was ambushed by two people while attempting to conduct a traffic stop on an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, DHS said, adding that the agent fired his gun during the alleged attack because he was "fearing for his life and safety." One Venezuelan suspect was ...

Musk’s Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash

California Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.

TikTok stunt on Paraguayan highway sees teen arrested after near crash

The teen was in the midst of shooting another TikTok when police came to arrest him.

Taxpayer-funded Minnesota charter school shuts down in-person learning amid ICE raids

A taxpayer-funded Minnesota charter school moved classes online this week citing safety concerns, while a community organization advised illegal immigrants to stay home amid reported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity and warned of widespread fear and disruption in the local Myanmar community.Sejong Academy, a public charter school in St. Paul, announced it would move to online learning for the remainder of the week after citing concerns for the "safety and well-being" of it...

Mike Tomlin’s exit was unexpected as Steelers begin rare coaching search, team president says

Mike Tomlin’s decision to step away after a blowout AFC Wild Card round loss pushed the Steelers into an uncharacteristic coaching search.Tomlin did not specify a reason for stepping away in a statement released on Tuesday, but he thanked owner Art Rooney II and the late Ambassador Rooney for their trust over nearly two decades. "While this chapter comes to a close, my respect and love for the Pittsburgh Steelers will never change. I am excited for what the future holds for this organization, an...

Private jet skids 300 yards off Colorado runway, sustains severe damage in violent crosswind

A private business jet carrying three people onboard was violently thrown off a Colorado runway Tuesday after a sudden, brutal gust of wind slammed the side of the plane as it landed, officials announced.The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office said the plane, which had two pilots and one passenger onboard, skidded roughly "300 yards off the runway" and sustained substantial damage in multiple areas of the aircraft.The jet lost directional control around 12:15 p.m. at Telluride Regional Airport in...

Minnesota Dem compares ICE operations to 1930s Germany, adding 'nothing should be off the table' to stop it

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Angie Craig compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations to images out of 1930s Germany while discussing efforts to potentially defund the agency on Wednesday.Craig's home state of Minnesota has been at the center of recent tensions involving the agency after the ICE-involved shooting of a woman in Minneapolis last week.MS NOW's Ana Cabrera asked Craig on "Ana Cabrera Reports" what Democratic lawmakers like her could do to "rein in" the Trump administra...

The National | Trump stands firm on Greenland takeover threat

Jan. 14, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump doubles down on threats to take over Greenland after leaders from Denmark and Greenland meet U.S. officials in Washington. Quebec Premier François Legault announces his resignation. And, why Canadians are so fed up with their cellphone providers.

Nancy Mace rips trans athlete's attorney for refusing to define sex at SCOTUS women's sports hearing

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., called out American Civil Liberties Union attorney Joshua Block for refusing to define sex after arguing against considering its definition during a Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes in women's sports. Block, who represents transgender athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson of West Virginia, urged the nine justices not to consider the definition of sex when ruling on Pepper-Jackson's case, saying, "I don't think the purpose of Title IX is to have an accurate definition of se...

Ravens owner talks possibly hiring former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: 'Wouldn't that be interesting'

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti found out during his news conference Tuesday that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had stepped down.Bisciotti was stunned upon hearing the news, saying, "Holy s---," while talking with reporters. The owner was then asked if Tomlin would be considered as a head coaching candidate for the Ravens, replacing John Harbaugh after being on the opposite end of a bitter rivalry for 19 seasons."Holy s---, Mike, wouldn’t that be awesome? Only if John takes t...

Steelers should trade star TJ Watt after playoff loss, Colin Cowherd says

The Pittsburgh Steelers' season ended in rough fashion when they lost 30-6 in the wild-card round to the Houston Texans, and the organization is already undergoing major change.Longtime head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons Tuesday, and there is no guarantee quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns as he ponders retirement. FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd said the Steelers should shake things up and trade star edge rusher T.J. Watt to help find their quarterback of the future."A couple of year...

Armed Kurdish fighters try to breach Iran border as regional threat grows amid protests: reports

Armed Kurdish separatist groups tried to cross into Iran from Iraq in recent days, stoking fears that the country’s spiraling unrest has attracted dangerous foreign militants who could destabilize the wider region, according to reports.Iranian officials said the attempted breach came amid a sweeping crackdown on nationwide protests against the country’s regime, with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) leading the response, Reuters reported.The Tasnim News Agency also reported armed m...

Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation and are due to splash down off California tonight

Nasa says the return is not an emergency, saying the person’s condition is stable.

Top federal Minnesota prosecutors officially terminated after dispute over ICE shooting probe

Several federal prosecutors in Minnesota were formally fired Wednesday after they gave notice that they had resigned afof internal disagreements over the Justice Department’s handling of a shooting investigation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.The DOJ, at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, terminated the employment of five prosecutors in the U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota, including Joseph Thompson, the No. 2 official there, a...

Judge skeptical on ICE agents wearing masks in case that could have national implications

Department of Justice lawyers argued at a hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday that the state's first-of-its-kind ban on police face coverings could unleash chaos across the country if allowed to take effect.

Americans warned by US Embassy in Israel to prepare for ‘crises’ amid Iran tensions

The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert Wednesday reminding personnel and Americans in Israel of the embassy's standard advice. The alert follows weeks of mass street protests in Iran against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime, heightening global tensions."Given ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem continues to reiterate standard advice to its personnel and all U.S. citizens in Israel to exercise good personal security and preparedness practices," the alert says.'L...

Education Dept launches 18 Title IX probes after SCOTUS hears arguments in efforts to protect women's sports

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on Wednesday that it launched 18 Title IX investigations into several school districts across the country a day after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the fight to protect women’s and girls’ sports.School districts with high-profile transgender athlete controversies were among those under investigation. The targeted districts were in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Pennsyl...

L.A. unions push new tax on companies with 'overpaid' CEOs

The proposal is sponsored by the "Fair Games Coalition," a collection of labor groups that includes the Los Angeles teachers union.

Woman Killed by ICE Agent Seemed at Fault, N.Y. Republican Says

Bruce Blakeman, the likely Republican candidate for governor, said the killing of Renee Good was just one point of disagreement between him and Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat.

Dem lawmaker sends warning to Kristi Noem that 'God will judge you' in fiery confrontation over ICE operations

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., warned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that "God will judge" her and Democrats will remove her from office during a Capitol Hill press conference on Wednesday. "I represent communities in New Jersey that live in constant fear," McIver said. "Families too terrified to step outside, send their kids to school, go to the grocery store, or take a trip to the doctor because of the harassment of ICE and Homeland Security. This isn’t about public safet...

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament’s powerful lower house as early as this month, setting up a snap election aimed at securing voter backing for her agenda while her approval ratings remain high, a senior party official said.The Associated Press reported that the move would allow Takaichi to seek fresh support for her economic and security priorities at a time when her scandal-tainted party and a new coalition partner hold only a slim majority in Japan’s legislat...

Renee Nicole Good's family hires George Floyd legal team for civil investigation after fatal ICE shooting

The family of Renee Nicole Good, the woman who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent last week in Minneapolis, is now represented by the firm who represented the family of George Floyd in a new civil investigation announced Wednesday.Romanucci & Blandin, a Chicago-based law firm, confirmed they are representing the family in a news release.Antonio M. Romanucci, the firm’s founding partner, is representing Good’s partner, Becca Good, her parents, Tim and Donna...

Two Thinking Machines Lab Cofounders Are Leaving to Rejoin OpenAI

The news is a blow for Thinking Machines Lab. Two narratives are already emerging about what happened.

B.C. RCMP officer could spend 6 months in jail for obstructing justice in Gitxsan and Wet'suwet'en man's death

Crown prosecutors are seeking a six-month jail sentence for Prince George RCMP officer Arthur Dalman, who was found guilty of obstruction of justice in 2024 following the 2017 death of Dale Culver, an Indigenous man who died in police custody.

Video shows police officer ambushed in patrol car in explosion of gunfire; suspect found dead after shootout

A Greenville, South Carolina, police officer was ambushed in his patrol car after a suspect pulled up beside him and opened fire in an attack captured on surveillance video and ending with the gunman dead.Video released by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) shows a vehicle pulling into a parking lot and stopping directly alongside the driver’s side of a marked patrol car. Seconds later, gunfire flashes in the darkness as the suspect opens fire before driving away, leaving the off...

George Kittle’s wife says 49ers star will return stronger after devastating NFL playoff injury

George Kittle will not be in uniform when the San Francisco 49ers face the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC divisional round.The seven-time Pro Bowl tight end was carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday’s NFC wild-card matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Kittle was later diagnosed with an Achilles injury.Despite Kittle’s injury, the 49ers held off a late rally to upset the defending champion Eagles. His wife, Claire, later shared a message of heartbreak but also optimism about his r...

DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest

Following outrage from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the arrest of a city council employee, the Department of Homeland Security shared that the individual arrested is an illegal immigrant with a previous arrest for assault.According to DHS, the employee, Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, 53, is a "criminal illegal alien" from Venezuela. The agency said that despite Rubio Bohorquez being employed by the city council of America’s largest city, he has no work authorization and was illegally emplo...

Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners

Interim Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez announced Wednesday that her government will continue to release prisoners detained under the rule of former President Nicolás Maduro in an initiative she touted as a "new political moment," according to The Associated Press.Her comments came just days after the interim government freed at least four U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela, marking the first known release of American prisoners since Maduro was ousted in a U.S. military operation earlier th...

People filming ICE raids are being used as ‘tools’ by Trump administration, MS Now reporter claims

MS Now senior correspondent Jacob Soboroff suggested that footage of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents apprehending people could be used as "tools" for the Trump administration.On the "Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know" podcast Wednesday, host Hasan Minhaj asked Soboroff whether he believed that progressive protesters recording masked ICE agents are "doing the bidding of what the MAGA base actually wants" by showing people being detained as they hoped."Yeah, it's a really good question, a...

Newsom rejects Louisiana effort to extradite abortion doctor

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday rejected a request to extradite a California physician accused of providing abortion medication to a Louisiana patient, marking the latest clash between states with sharply different abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Iran shuts down airspace; foreign officials warn against travel to Israel

Iran issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) alert late Wednesday, closing airspace to all flights except international flights with prior permission from the country.The NOTAM will be in effect for just over two hours.Flight tracking data showed multiple planes were either denied entry to Iran or rerouted around the country, according to the Flight Radar 24 website.IRANIANS ABLE TO MAKE SOME INTERNATIONAL CALLS AS INTERNET REMAINS BLOCKED AMID PROTESTSMinutes later, the U.K. Foreign Office (FCDO) iss...

Prosecutors Say Officer Who Hurled Cooler Was Not Trying to Save Lives

Lawyers for Sgt. Erik Duran said he had to make a “life-or-death” decision when he struck Eric Duprey as he rode a motorbike recklessly down a sidewalk. Mr. Duprey died almost immediately.

The ‘Solar Opposites’ Team Has a New Sci-Fi Animated Series Coming

Prime Video's 'Odd Jobs' is set in the dystopian future and comes from Dominic Dierkes and Mike McMahan ('Star Trek: Lower Decks,' 'Rick and Morty').

University researcher accused of calling for assassination of conservative voices in social media post

The University of Washington is investigating comments made by a researcher who posted on social media calling for the assassination of conservative voices.Mara Maughan, who uses she/they pronouns according to her bio on the UW Fuller Labs website, is labeled as an RSE1 under the Department of Microbiology’s "research and lab staff." "May there be tyler robinsons for you all," Maughan posted on Facebook in a comment directed at Educational Freedom Institute Executive Director Corey DeAngelis. Ty...

ICE detainer issued for El Salvadoran national charged with killing two North Carolina teens

A dual tragedy in Charlotte, North Carolina, is fueling fresh outrage against "sanctuary" policies after an illegal alien was charged in the cold-blooded murders of two teenagers, crimes federal officials say never should have happened.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer against Aristides Eli Orellana-Ramirez, an El Salvadoran national, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced. Orellana-Ramirez was charged with killing 16-year-old Bravlio Galeano Ayala and...

Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela

Senate Republicans successfully spiked a bipartisan attempt to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers authority after a pair of key GOP lawmakers reversed their positions. Republicans turned to a rarely used Senate procedure previously used by Senate Democrats in a similar situation to nullify the Venezuela war powers resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. The successful effort came after five Senate Republicans joined all Senate Democrats to advance the resolution last week. Their move drew he...

Late NASCAR star Greg Biffle's home burglarized weeks after plane crash, $30,000 taken: officials

The North Carolina home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was burglarized weeks after he and six others died in a plane crash last month, officials said Wednesday.An incident report from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said the alleged burglary and forcible entry into Biffle’s home in Mooresville was reported on Jan. 8. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell said investigators believe someone entered a safe in the home.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPolice said $30,000 in ...

Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout

The Iranian regime has allegedly broadcast at least 97 "coercive confessions" from detained protesters on state television in just over two weeks, human rights groups say, as residents endure the longest internet blackout on record.The videos reportedly feature handcuffed detainees with blurred faces showing remorse for their actions since the protests began Dec. 28, according to a rights group tracking the videos.It said ominous music can be heard, and edited footage shows attacks on security f...

Top Iranian official downplays death toll, blames 'Israeli plot' as US considers strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected claims of mass casualties amid a recent surge in protests within the Islamic country and blamed any killings that have taken place on an "Israeli plot" intended to create a large number of casualties. The claim came during a wide-ranging interview on Fox News' "Special Report with Brett Baier" Wednesday evening, during which Araghchi was told estimates have indicated the death toll in his country could be anywhere between 2,500 to more than 12,000...

A visit to an L.A. McDonald's turns into a bloody confrontation. Widower sues fast food chain

A widower has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against McDonald's after he says his wife was attacked and employees did nothing to help.

A visit to an L.A. McDonald's turns into a bloody confrontation. Widower sues fast-food chain

A widower has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against McDonald's after he says his wife was attacked and employees did nothing to help.

Execution of Iranian protester Erfan Soltani has been postponed, rights group says

Norway-based group cited Soltani's relatives, but warned his life was still in danger.

Tommy Lee Jones filed conservatorship petition for daughter Victoria 2 years before suspected overdose

Tommy Lee Jones made moves to put his daughter under a conservatorship years before she was found dead from a suspected overdose.Tommy Lee filed a petition to have Victoria Jones placed under a temporary conservatorship Aug. 7, 2023. A temporary conservator was appointed Aug. 21, 2023, according to court records viewed by Fox News Digital.The "Lincoln" star filed to terminate the conservatorship Dec. 13, 2023.TOMMY LEE JONES' DAUGHTER FACED MULTIPLE CRIMINAL CHARGES, INCLUDING PUBLIC INTOXICATIO...

America's favorite hot sauces ranked Instacart reveals the top picks

Everyone has their own favorite hot sauce — but only one has ascended to the top, according to a recent report.InstaCart, one of America's most popular grocery delivery services, released its ranking of America's favorite hot sauces.The recent ranking was based on how many hot sauces were sold on Instacart between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30 of last year.RED MEAT CAN HELP YOUR MOOD IF PART OF A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET, STUDY SUGGESTSIn the report, Instacart said 2025 hot sauce trends were "full of bold c...

'When I woke up I was in the snow,' says 1 of 3 teens airlifted to Winnipeg after bus rollover

One of three Manitoba high school students airlifted to Winnipeg after the school bus she was travelling on slid off the highway and rolled multiple times, says she thought she was dreaming.

X says Grok will no longer edit images of real people into bikinis

X says it is changing its policies around Grok’s image-editing abilities following a multi-week outcry over the chatbot repeatedly being accused of generating sexualized images of children and nonconsensual nudity. In an update shared from the @Safety account on X, the company said it has “implemented technological measures to prevent the Grok account from allowing the editing of images of real people in revealing clothing such as bikinis.”The new safeguards, according to X, will apply to all us...

Hawley, Moody react after heated Senate abortion hearing exchange: 'Can men get pregnant?'

Republican senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Ashley Moody of Florida weighed in Wednesday after a tense exchange during a Senate hearing on chemical abortion drugs went viral online.The moment unfolded during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) hearing titled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs," held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.After the hearing, Hawley reacted in a post on X alongside the video, writing, "SPOILER ALERT: Me...

Actor Timothy Busfield held without bond on child sex-abuse charges

Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield was ordered held without bond at his first court appearance Wednesday, a day after he turned himself in to authorities to face charges of child sex abuse.

Lawyers for Renee Good’s family plan civil investigation into Minnesota Ice agent shooting

NY Times: Some 3000 federal agents were said to be working in Minnesota or on their way.

Trump hails ‘great conversation’ with Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodriguez

Trump says he and Delcy Rodriguez discussed oil, trade and security in detail.

Angry mob caught on camera hurling profanity, demands federal agents leave Minnesota Mexican restaurant

Federal law enforcement agents were forced to leave a Mexican restaurant in St. Paul, Minnesota, Sunday, after diners began shouting expletives at them, demanding they leave the business.Footage showed the federal agents walking through Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina, as angry agitators screamed insults at them, followed them and recorded the ordeal on their phones."What the f--- is wrong with y'all," one man shouted."No wonder you've got to f------ wear a mask, you f------ pieces of s----," ano...

Washington Post columnist admits ‘woke’ politics hurt Democrats

A Washington Post opinion columnist is acknowledging that the Democratic Party pushed "woke" politics too far and paid the price at the ballot box. The piece argued that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may represent the kind of shift away from culture war politics Democrats need to win back voters.Columnist Shadi Hamid argued that from 2014 through about 2023, peaking in 2020, Democrats embraced "woke" ideas that prioritized divisive cultural issues, including transgender rights and calls to ...

California, L.A. brace for Trump's new threats to cut funds over immigration stance

President Trump repeated threats to strip federal funding over sanctuary city immigration policies, effective Feb. 1.