Disney announces Josh D’Amaro will be its new CEO after Iger departs
Stop me if you've heard this one before. Disney has announced a successor to outgoing CEO Bob Iger, effective in March. Josh D’Amaro, current chairman of Disney Experiences, was tapped for the role in a unanimous vote by the company's board of directors. D’Amaro has been at Disney for 28 years, where he oversaw theme parks, cruises and consumer products including video games. The company had previously appointed Bob Chapek, the Disney Parks chairman at the time, as successor to Bob Iger in 2020....
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Starfleet Academy’ Role Is Driving Me Nuts
The late-night host's role as the academy announcer feels like the show at its least sincere.
Paris Authorities Raid the Offices of Elon Musk’s X
Elon Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have also been summoned for questioning.
February’s Xbox Game Pass additions include High on Life 2, Madden NFL 26 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Microsoft has revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for February, and it feels like there's a bit of something for everyone this time around. Two of the titles land on the service today across the Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and PC Game Pass tiers: Final Fantasy II (cloud, Xbox Series X/S and PC) and Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (cloud, console, handheld and PC). Final Fantasy II is a "remodeled 2D take" on the classic 1988 RPG, while Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a wild-loo...
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Everything we're expecting from the S26 launch
Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year in February to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official invites have yet to be shared, but the date is widely expected to be near the end of the month.Whenever it does happen, Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage...
The Dyson PencilVac is finally available and costs $600
The Dyson PencilVac stick vacuum is finally available for purchase in the US after being revealed in the first half of last year. It costs $600. The company says this is the "world's slimmest vacuum cleaner." We haven't broken out any rulers to confirm that statement, but it's certainly a ridiculously thin stick vac. It achieves this thinness by using a motor inspired by the company's Supersonic hair dryer. This is a small motor that can actually rest in the shaft, so there's not a noticeable bu...
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EU will struggle to secure supply of key raw materials to meet climate goals, report warns
Brussels wants more European production to avoid supply shocks seen during the pandemic.
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China is the first country to ban concealed door handles on EVs - a design popularised by Tesla
The design is now facing global regulatory scrutiny due to a spate of deadly incidents.
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Shock Democratic winner in Texas part of a line-up of outsider candidates with an independent outlook
NY Times: Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force mechanic and union leader showed crossover appeal.
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Lancet study probes how cutting of international aid by US and other countries could undo health gains
Lancet research puts number on potential toll as global humanitarian system cracks apart.
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ review: An ultraportable for Arc Raiders, thanks to Intel's Panther Lake
MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a surprisingly powerful ultraportable held back by a clunky trackpad. It's a shame, really, because it's very well-designed and thanks to Intel’s Panther Lake CPU, it can even run games like Arc Raiders without breaking a sweat. It also has more ports than most thin and light machines, its OLED screen is great for productivity work and at three pounds it's easy to carry around all day. But curse its mechanical trackpad why does it even exist when Apple, Microsoft and ...
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Person fatally struck by car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
Parts of of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu was closed Monday night after someone was fatally struck by a vehicle, according to authorities.
South American leader defies Trump's ‘Donroe Doctrine’ in bold China pivot toward Xi
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi stood alongside Xi Jinping in the Great Hall of the People Tuesday, becoming the first South American leader to openly defy the Trump administration’s "Donroe Doctrine" by signing a flurry of strategic trade deals with the Chinese Communist Party. Xi told Orsi that China and Uruguay should work together toward an "equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive, universally beneficial economic globalisation," according to pool media reports. Xi said China sup...
The first BTS concert in over three years will stream live on Netflix in March
Netflix is back with another livestream production guaranteed to excite K-POP fans worldwide. The streamer has announced that BTS will be performing live on Netflix. It marks the band's first performance after almost four years the members took a hiatus to complete South Korea's mandatory military service. The live concert will air on Saturday, March 21, one day after BTS releases their new album Arirang and will be aptly titled BTS The Comeback Live | Arirang. The show will physically take pla...
'Morning Joe' host fights back tears while discussing news of Savannah Guthrie's mother's disappearance
MS NOW's "Morning Joe" co-host Mika Brzezinski fought back tears while discussing the news about Savannah Guthrie's missing mother on Tuesday, as her fellow co-hosts reflected on their relationship with the NBC "Today" show anchor.Brzezinski noted many headlines of the day — including the news about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance — and grabbed a tissue as co-host Joe Scarborough, Brzezinski's husband, spoke about Guthrie."She’s a dear friend of all of ours. And I know Willie has worked with her e...
Your phone shares data at night: Here's how to stop it
If your smartphone stays on your bedside table overnight, it stays busy long after you fall asleep. Even while it appears idle, your phone continues to send and receive data in the background. Some of that activity is expected. Your device checks for security patches, syncs system settings and keeps essential services running. Other data transfers are far less obvious and far less necessary.Experts warn that smartphones routinely transmit tracking and advertising signals without you fully realiz...
Noem responds to Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish bashing ICE at Grammys: 'I wish they knew'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke out after Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and other celebrities bashed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Grammy Awards, telling Fox News Digital that their criticism is "ill-informed." "I wish they knew what wonderful, amazing people our ICE officers are. Many of these officers live in these communities where they are doing enforcement activities," Noem told Fox News Digital during an interview at a Mississippi National Guard facility in...
Grandparents who babysit their grandchildren stay mentally sharper, new study reveals
Caring for grandchildren could slow down mental decline in older adults, according to a recent study published by the American Psychological Association. Steve Doocy spoke to grandparents in Florida about the findings on "Fox & Friends" on Monday. Many of them described how staying active with their families keeps them mentally sharp."They're always chasing them and doing things," one grandmother noted. "Keeps your mind active."4 ANTI-AGING APPROACHES REVEALED IN 2025 THAT MAY HELP AMERICANS LIV...
Team USA names flag bearers for 2026 Winter Olympics
Team USA revealed that speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca were selected as the flag bearers for the opening ceremony at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.Jackson was the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics when she achieved the feat at the 2022 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Del Duca is a sergeant in the U.S. Army who is making an appearance in his second Olympics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Being chosen to represent...
Top teachers union under fire as lawmakers push to strip union of unique federal charter: 'Lost their way'
With the National Education Association being thrust into the spotlight after increasing its public opposition against the Trump administration and having been accused of financially backing far-left agenda items, two Republicans are taking steps to revoke its federal charter. The National Education Association holds a rare distinction in Washington, D.C., as the only labor union granted a federal charter, a status it received from Congress in 1906, and critics have argued that the functions of ...
Notepad++ says it was hijacked by Chinese state-sponsored hackers
Last year, the creator of Notepad++ rolled out an update for the text and source code editor after security experts reported that bad actors were hijacking its update mechanism to redirect traffic to malicious servers. It led to users downloading compromised executables that could infect their devices. Now, Don Ho has revealed that multiple security experts investigated the breach and determined that the threat actor “is likely a Chinese state-sponsored group.” He said it explained why experts o...
A single Trump announcement sparks billions in losses across gold and silver
A single announcement out of Washington sent gold and silver prices plunging, erasing billions of dollars in market value and catching investors off guard almost overnight.The dizzying boom ended abruptly Friday morning after President Donald Trump confirmed Kevin Warsh as his pick to lead the Federal Reserve, sending the dollar to its strongest level in months and reshaping expectations for U.S. monetary policy.Warsh is widely viewed as a free-market, inflation hawk who breaks with much of the ...
Erika Kirk urges court to provide 'meaningful' media access in trial of husband's alleged assassin
In a Monday court filing, slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk's widow demanded "meaningful" media access in the trial of his suspected assassin."As this Court is aware, this matter has received significant public attention," says the filing by Erika Kirk in the District Court of Utah's Fourth Judicial District. "This public attention cannot be ignored. And although it is critical that this Court balance the defendant’s right to a fair trial with the public’s First Amendment right of access to...
CNN panel erupts after guest calls out 'Hollywood jacka--es' over political lectures at award shows
A CNN panelist called out "Hollywood jacka--es" on Monday over celebrities’ political speeches at the Grammy Awards and specifically took issue with Billie Eilish for speaking out about "stolen land.""I also get a little tired of Hollywood jacka--es coming out and telling us what to think," Chris Madel, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota, said during the panel on "NewsNight."Madel ended his gubernatorial campaign in the state in January after a second protester was shot and...
Celebrate America’s 250th with durable American-owned, U.S.-made products
America turns 250 this July, but you do not have to wait to celebrate. Shop American-made and American-owned classics from Pendleton, Filson, All-Clad and Lodge that are built to last. From handcrafted flags to heirloom-quality cookware and heritage textiles, there's so much to choose from.From Filson’s heritage vests to everyday gym wear from veteran-owned Combat Iron Apparel, these brands deliver quality you can feel in every stitch.This American-made Declaration hoodie from veteran-owned Gru...
Pirro credits 'enhanced federal partnership' for DC’s first homicide-free stretch in decades
Washington, D.C., has gone three weeks without a homicide for the first time in decades, a dramatic turnaround that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says is the result of President Trump’s leadership amid his crackdown on violent crime. Pirro argued the change was driven by an "enhanced federal partnership," aggressive prosecution by her own office, stronger gun enforcement and the removal of repeat offenders, reflecting on how far D.C. has come since 2023 when it had the fourth-highest homicide rate...
Trump Admin Sued For Defunding the “Most Important Infrastructure Project in the Country”
The project would improve the most heavily traveled portion of the national passenger rail system.
Spain set to ban social media for children under 16
Spain will join the growing list of countries banning access to social media for children, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Tuesday. The law will apply to users under 16 years of age amidst a broader push to hold social media companies accountable for hate speech, social division and illegal content. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Sanchez excoriated social media, calling it a "failed state" where "laws are ignored and crime is endured." He spoke to the im...
Lindsey Vonn to compete in Winter Olympics days after suffering injury in World Cup crash
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn confirmed Tuesday that she will compete in the Milan Cortina Games, just days after the American skier suffered a terrifying scare at a World Cup race in Switzerland. Vonn, 41, made the announcement during a news conference amid speculation that her return to the sport was in jeopardy following a crash in Crans-Montana. Vonn was airlifted from the course after she appeared to lose control while attempting to land a jump in her final run.Vonn confirmed in a soci...
Trump-Kennedy Center details massive repairs, warns venue won’t survive without fixes
The massive renovations at the Trump-Kennedy Center that are expected to shutter Washington’s premier performing arts venue for two years will focus on correcting deferred maintenance — including overhauling its heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems and fixing its broken elevators, Fox News Digital learned. "In less than 1 year, Trump has balanced the budget, raised over $130 million from donors, and secured $257 million from Congress," Vice President of Public Relations Roma Daravi ...
Appeals court overturns conviction of UCLA gynecologist over issue at trial
An appeals court in California overturned a sexual abuse conviction against a former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist, ruling he was denied a fair trial. A three-justice panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal said Monday that James Heaps — who was sentenced in 2023 to 11 years in prison — was denied a fair trial because the judge did not share with his defense counsel a note by the court's foreman pointing out concerns that one juror lacked sufficient English to ...
Disney’s Theme Parks Chief Is Now Running the Whole Show
Josh D'Amaro will take over from CEO Bob Iger this year, with TV studio chief Dana Walden serving as president.
NASA delays Artemis II launch due to hydrogen leak during rehearsal
NASA had been targeting a Feb. 8 launch date for the mission, which would send four astronauts including Canadian Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day journey around the moon. NASA says now March is the earliest possible window for launch, which will allow its teams time to review data and conduct a second rehearsal.
This May Be the Oldest Known Victim of a Bear Attack—and It’s Brutal
At least they had a nice burial?
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New York Attorney General to Deploy Observers to Document ICE Raids
Letitia James, the state’s top law official, said staffers from her office would serve as “neutral witnesses” amid recent backlash to President Trump’s deportation campaign.
Judge rules against U.S. plan to strip 350,000 Haitians of legal status, notes 'racial animus' of Noem, Trump
A federal judge late Monday blocked the end of protections that have allowed roughly 350,000 Haitians to live in the U.S., dealing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda another legal, though perhaps temporary, setback.
Scouting America 'on the clock' to roll back DEI, War Dept says
The Department of War is moving to overhaul its partnership with Scouting America, saying the organization must return to "core values" and eliminate DEI policies to remain eligible for federal support.The review focused on the department’s financial relationship with Scouting America, formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America, including its involvement in the organization’s National Jamboree, Sean Parnell, assistant to the Secretary of War for public affairs, said in a statement posted on soc...
As Minneapolis fractures, Mobile shows how work, law and God still unite
I am now in Mobile, Alabama. My Walk Across America has brought me to the Gulf Coast, where I see a city alive with the prideful sweat of American labor, deep faith and the quiet determination to enjoy a good quality of life.Yet, when I look at the news on my phone, all I see is the turmoil up north in Minneapolis, where federal agents have been involved in two fatal shootings last month alone — first Renee Good and then Alex Pretti. It’s a stark cultural war flashpoint: one side demanding aggre...
Eyeing 2028, Dem Gov Shapiro leans into fraud crackdown, boosting tough-on-crime image
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will announce Tuesday a landmark false claims clampdown targeting Medicaid fraud and providers that wrongfully use tax dollars.While Shapiro has supported crackdowns on social services fraud since he was attorney general, before his governorship, the issue has reached national prominence recently amid mounting scandal enveloping fellow Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota.Later Tuesday, Shapiro will declare in his budget address that the state must approve a False...
Amazon's Echo Show 8 and 11 are down to new all-time lows
Amazon is running a sale on two of its newest devices. First, there's the Echo Show 8, which is down to $150 from $180 a 17 percent discount. Next up is the Echo Show 11, which is more or less the same device, just bigger. This model has dropped 18 percent to $180 from $220. Both deals bring the Echo Shows down to new all-time low prices. The Echo Show 8 and 11 came out in mid-November with the main difference being screen size. The Echo Show 8 has an 8.7-inch HD screen that Amazon claims is 1...
Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or Avoid
Surface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here's how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.
First-grade teacher flips American flag upside down in San Diego classroom, sparks investigation
A first-grade teacher in California is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced showing her turning an American flag upside down inside her classroom.In a video shared by conservative X account Libs of TikTok, Bailey Ringer — a first-grade teacher at Audubon Elementary School, part of the San Diego Unified School District — is seen in a now-viral video flipping an American flag upside down. NC COUNTY DISSOLVES LIBRARY BOARD AFTER VOTE TO KEEP KIDS TRANSGENDER-THEMED PICTURE BOOKJames Canning, exec...
Mysterious cherub face pops up at sacred tourist site as officials launch investigation
A mysterious cherub face has popped up in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, Italy — prompting officials to launch an investigation.The cherub closely resembles Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a restored fresco that honors Italy’s King Umberto II depicting Angels, The Associated Press (AP) reported.The Meloni-like cherub is shown in a deferential pose toward the king. WORLD’S LARGEST NATIVITY SCENE TOWERS OVER CITY WITH RECORD-BREAKING HOLY FIGURESSome people are interpreting this a...
Kamala Harris calls on voters to put 'guardrails' on Trump in midterm elections
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday urged voters to put "guardrails" on President Donald Trump in the upcoming midterm elections, warning during a stop on her book tour that public trust in government is eroding.Harris made the remarks during an evening event at the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, where she criticized the Trump administration as focused on "destruction."She spoke for roughly an hour, fielding questions on issues ranging from immigration enforcement to the cost of...
Australian boy, 13, swims for 4 hours to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast.
Credit Suisse investigation reveals 890 Nazi regime accounts, Sen Grassley says
Investigations by Credit Suisse have uncovered hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts at the bank, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, announced Tuesday.Multiple reports provided to Grassley have identified 890 accounts linked to the Nazi regime, including wartime accounts for the German Foreign Office, a German arms manufacturing company and the German Red Cross, Grassley told reporters Monday.The new accounts are coming to light after UBS acquired Credit Suisse in a 2023 takeover. The bank then hired U.S. ...
Patriots' Stefon Diggs answers Cardi B proposal question ahead of Super Bowl LX
A celebrity power couple is present in Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX, as New England Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs and rapper Cardi B are hoping Sunday night is filled with celebration at Levi’s Stadium.Diggs and Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, have been enjoying this playoff run, as the veteran receiver finally got a shot at winning a Super Bowl ring in his 11th NFL season.But that’s the only ring that matters right now, as he was asked a specific question about hi...
$20M ‘One Small Step’ campaign aims to rebuild American pride ahead of 250th anniversary
EXCLUSIVE: Limited-government nonprofit Americans for Prosperity kicked off its version of an America250 project with a $20 million "One Small Step" initiative, hosting the first of 12 marquee events beginning in Philadelphia.The event in America’s birthplace featured 1981 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl quarterback Ron Jaworski, the "Ruthless" podcasters, and Stacy Garrity, the state treasurer and 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidate.Joining with Concerned Veterans for America and the LIBRE I...
Ian McKellen May Have Revealed a Big Magneto Moment in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Plus, Maika Monroe has a hopeful update on the 'It Follows' sequel.
Well, Astronauts Won’t Be Going Back to the Moon This Month
A hydrogen leak during the wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2 has forced NASA to forego the February launch window and work toward March instead.
Patriots' Robert Kraft misses out on Pro Football Hall of Fame: reports
New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft was left on the outside of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2026 with Bill Belichick, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.Kraft was in the same category with Belichick, Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood. Pro Football Hall of Famers were tasked with choosing three of the five from the group, and it appeared the two architects of the Patriots’ six Super Bowl titles will not be inducted into Canton this time around.CLICK HERE FOR ...
BMO fined $4M by consumer watchdog for overcharging customers on discounted plans
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging customers after it failed to properly disclose fee details.
Senate GOP warns Chinese vapes could be used by CCP to spy on Americans, launder cartel cash
FIRST ON FOX: A group of Senate Republicans warned the Trump administration that floods of "illicit Chinese e-cigarettes" entering the country carried a darker side effect.Several Senate Republicans alerted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital that the Chinese government was reaping massive profits from the devices.And given that connection between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China's State Tobacco M...
Former OnlyFans model leaves LA to join Amish community, calling move 'an opportunity from God'
Kendra Bates, a dancer and former OnlyFans model who says she’s been grappling with her faith, left Los Angeles to experience life in an Amish community.The 33-year-old is one of six participants featured on TLC’s "Suddenly Amish," a reality TV series where people leave their modern lives behind to live in rural Pennsylvania."Suddenly Amish" is guided by a man identified on-screen as Bishop Vernon, whom the show portrays as welcoming outsiders — known as "English" — into Amish life, a premise th...
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Recreation Reminds Us Gaming Doesn’t Have to Be Fun
You'll enjoy Nintendo's $100 Virtual Boy Switch 2 accessory if you look at it like a gaming archaeologist.
‘The Muppet Show’ Returns for a Cute and Nostalgic Special
The one-off episode celebrates the series’ 50th anniversary with special guest (and Miss Piggy superfan) Sabrina Carpenter.
Nintendo’s 2026 Games Lineup Is Odd, but Not as Odd as the Wonder Flower
The Wonder Flower has infiltrated every party game Nintendo has made, even the upcoming 'Mario Tennis Fever.'
JONATHAN TURLEY: When elites cheer the mob, history warns that revolutions devour their own
"This is time for a revolution… They can’t take us all down." Those words from "Breaking Bad" actor Giancarlo Esposito are being echoed by a growing number of armchair revolutionaries today. Revolution is again in the air as we approach the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence.On Tuesday, Simon & Schuster is releasing my book, "Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution," an exploration of the founding and the future of our unique republic. It is a boo...
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Is a Silly but Fun Blast From the Past
This $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.
Mario Tennis Fever preview: A racket-smashing blast
New Mario sports games typically only come around once in a generation. So to get a fresh installment of tennis featuring a deep roster of characters this early in the Switch 2's lifecycle is rather exciting. And after getting a chance to play Mario Tennis Fever prior to its official release on February 12, the best entry to the franchise yet might only be a couple of weeks away. Once again, Mario Tennis Fever relies on the series' familiar mix of topspin, slice and flat (power) shots used in pr...
The Switch 2's Virtual Boy is a tribute to Nintendo's wackiest console
Even in 2026, VR still feels like tech that isn't quite ready for prime time. When Nintendo released the original Virtual Boy way back in 1995, it was hard for my 10-year-old brain to comprehend a 3D console with a bipod, a facemask and a monochrome red display. Then, when you factor in weak sales that led to the system being discontinued after only a year, you end up with a gadget that felt more like a mythical creature than something you could actually buy. But that's changing later this month...
NASA moves Artemis 2 launch to March after hydrogen leak during testing
NASA started making the final preparations for the Artemis 2 mission in early January, with the hopes of opening its launch window as soon as February 6. After issues showed up during the mission’s wet dress rehearsal in the early hours of February 3, however, the agency had to push back its earliest launch opportunity to March. “With more than three years between SLS launches, we fully anticipated encountering challenges. That is precisely why we conduct a wet dress rehearsal. These tests are d...
Iran's president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the U.S.
Iran's president said Tuesday he instructed the country's foreign minister to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.
Three Dog Night's Chuck Negron, voice behind 'Joy to the World,' dead at 83
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits including "Joy to the World," "One" and "An Old Fashioned Love Song" for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s, died Monday. He was 83.He died of complications from heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at his home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to his publicist, Zach Farnum.Negron also sang lead on "Easy To Be Hard" and "The Show Must Go ...
WWE star Roman Reigns chooses CM Punk as WrestleMania 42 opponent, delivers blistering promo
Roman Reigns chose CM Punk as his WrestleMania 42 opponent and will challenge him for the World Heavyweight Championship in Las Vegas in April after winning the men’s Royal Rumble.Reigns appeared on "Monday Night RAW" days after winning the Royal Rumble for the second time in his career and delivered a blistering promo against his longtime rival. Both Reigns and Punk were involved in the main event of WrestleMania 41 in a triple-threat match that also included Seth Rollins.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SP...
TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 before tax season
Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to file your paperwork. If you don't qualify for Free File, TurboTax might be your best bet for a relatively cheap, efficient way to file your taxes. While it pains us to suggest you give money to a company that has spent decades lobbying to ensure America's tax system remai...
7 Best Shower Filters (2026), WIRED Tested and Approved
We tested leading filtered shower heads, from Rorra to Canopy to Jolie. The winners were clear.
The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is down to a new all-time low
If you've been inside all winter gaming then it might be time to upgrade your gear. Right now, the 8Bitdo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is available for just over $48, down from $70. The 31 percent discount is the lowest price we've seen yet for the controller. Notably, the sale is only available on the Gray model. The new 8Bitdo Pro 3 came out in August and offers TMR Joysticks with a 12-bit ADC sampling chip. It also has a Trigger Mode Switch, 2 Pro paddle buttons and swappable magnetic ABXY but...
36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never!
Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users
This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.
Deputy AG details 'massive underground fraud network' allegedly behind Minneapolis anti-ICE push
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says federal investigators are uncovering a "massive underground fraud network" in Minneapolis that he suggested helped fuel a sudden, coordinated push to drive ICE out of the city."We had a massive fraud going on all through Minneapolis, all through Minnesota, and suddenly it turned. It turned almost on a dime, and it became suddenly all about ICE, all about getting ICE out and how horrible ICE was doing," Blanche said Monday on "The Ingraham Angle." "[We ha...
Fulton County, Georgia to sue after FBI seizes 2020 election records
Lawyers in Fulton County, Georgia, are preparing to file a lawsuit over the FBI's recent search of an election hub and its seizure of records linked to the 2020 election. Fulton County Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. on Monday announced the county's intent to challenge the search in court.Arrington said the county will file a motion in the Northern District of Georgia challenging "the legality of the warrant and the seizure of sensitive election records, and force the government to return ...
Timeline: NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappears as sheriff says she may have been 'abducted'
TUCSON, Ariz. – Officials in Tuscon, Arizona are continuing to search for the mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie after she went missing from her home and was last seen on Saturday night, saying that a crime has been committed.84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday night at her Tuscon residence at around 9:30 p.m. before she went missing, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. While officials didn't immediately elaborate on the circumstances of her disappearance,...
150-year-old alcohol bottle found in old mining town is finally opened and people took a drink
Archaeologists unearthed a 150-year-old alcohol bottle in an unusual location this summer: Utah.The bottle, which was just recently opened, was uncovered at an archaeological site in Alta, Utah, according to FOX 13. Excavators, led by archaeologist Ian Wright, found the bottle during the dig.High in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, Alta is known today for its ski resorts — but in the 1870s, it was a booming mining town.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER 3,000-YEAR-OLD BEER-LIKE DRINKS BREWED WITH UNUSUAL INGREDIEN...
Reagan would tell Americans to watch this Netflix merger hearing closely here's why
On Tuesday in Washington, Congress is holding a high-stakes hearing that goes well beyond Hollywood — it’s about American jobs, who controls our media and U.S. national security. If Ronald Reagan were alive today, he would urge every American to watch this hearing closely. Reagan understood that culture, storytelling and media are powerful weapons in the battle of ideas — and that foreign adversaries use them to weaken free societies from within.Lawmakers are weighing whether U.S. companies like...
Education advocates praise Texas AandM decision to wind down Women’s and Gender Studies certificate
Texas A&M is winding down their Women’s and Gender Studies certificate, according to an announcement the university made on Friday, a move that education advocates are welcoming."Texas A&M is doing what all institutions of higher education should: cleaning house," Sarah Parshall Perry, vice president and legal fellow at Defending Education, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "In a welcome development, the university has assessed more than 5,400 course syllabi to ensure that students earn degr...
Jelly Roll admits 'dumb redneck' status when pushed on politics after bringing God to Grammys stage
Jelly Roll is a self-declared man of God, among many other things. The "Son of a Sinner" singer praised Jesus – and wife Bunnie XO – while accepting the Best Contemporary Country Album Grammy Award Sunday for his "Beautifully Broken" catalog.His impassioned religious plea was in stark contrast to the number of speeches condemning immigration enforcement efforts around the country. Backstage at the Crypto.com Arena, Jelly Roll told reporters he had a good reason not to wade into the political wat...
Rhode Island activist slams adult-run nonprofit that promoted 'student-led' anti-ICE school walkout
Throughout last week, the Providence Student Union promoted a "student-led" anti-ICE walkout from the city's public schools."STUDENTS OF PPSD: WALK OUT FOR JUSTICE," began a Monday Facebook post from the student union announcing the event."This Friday at 1:30 PM, students across Providence Public School District will walk out to speak out against the injustices of ICE and to stand in solidarity with Minneapolis, which has called for a nationwide shutdown in response to ongoing violence and harm ...
One of ‘Star Wars’ Biggest Recent Reveals Was Inspired by ‘Lord of the Rings’
The introduction of Darth Plagueis in 'The Acolyte' was meant to be like Gollum.
A Continuous Glucose Monitor Might Help You Lose Weight (2026)
Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you towards healthier behaviors.
Maryland House approves new congressional map as Senate leaders warn of risks
Maryland House lawmakers voted Monday to advance a new congressional map backed by Democrats, a move that has drawn resistance from state Senate leaders who warn it could carry political and legal risks.The proposal, approved by the Democratic-controlled House, is designed to reshape Maryland’s lone Republican-held congressional district and could alter the balance of the state’s U.S. House delegation.Democrats currently hold seven of Maryland’s eight seats in Congress. Under the new map, party ...
Canadiens players told to take precautions in Minnesota before OT loss to Wild amid ICE outcry: report
The Montreal Canadiens reportedly asked its players to stay inside their team hotel, take the team bus rather than walk to the stadium and carry their passports with them at all times ahead of their game against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night.The report appeared on journalist Luc Gélinas' hockey website, which described Minnesota as an unsafe place amid two deaths that stemmed from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations last month. The incidents sparked days of unrest in M...
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Reading the Moon’s Diary, One Speck of Dust at a Time
Magnetism on the Moon has always been a bit confusing. Remote sensing probes have noted there is some magnetic signature, but far from the strong cocoon that surrounds Earth itself. Previous attempts to detect it in returned regolith samples blended together all of the rocks in those samples, leading to confusion about the source - whether they were caused by a strong inner dynamo in ages past, or by powerful asteroid impacts that magnetized the rocks they hit. A new study from Yibo Yang of Zhej...
Illegal immigrant who fled US after killing Sarah Root sentenced to 20+ years behind bars
A Honduran illegal immigrant who fled the United States after killing an Iowa woman in 2016 while driving drunk in Nebraska has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison.Eswin Mejia was sentenced to 20 to 22 years in prison on Monday after being convicted on charges of motor vehicle homicide and flight to avoid arrest, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced. Mejia, who was living in the U.S. illegally, was driving drunk when he crashed into 21-year-old Sarah Root’s vehicle at a...
Who is the populist conservative president-elect in Costa Rica?
Laura Fernández Delgado declared victory in the Costa Rican presidential election on Sunday after preliminary results showed her Sovereign People’s Party leading the national vote with just over 48% support.The National Liberation Party followed in second place with approximately 33% of the vote, according to the latest official tally from Costa Rica’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal, which oversees and certifies national elections."Change will be deep and irreversible," Fernández said at her victory...
Koala Wanda Sofa Bed Review: Compact Comfort
This sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bed—I slept on it for a week to see if it’s good for guests.
Proton VPN two-year subscriptions are 70 percent off right now
Proton VPN is running a solid deal right now, dropping its two-year Proton VPN Plus plan to $2.99 per month. That works out to $72 billed upfront for the first 24 months, which represents a 70 percent discount compared to its regular pricing. We’ve rated Proton VPN highly thanks to its strong privacy credentials, transparent nonprofit backing and consistently fast performance. It’s one of the services we recommend in our guide to the best VPNs, and this deal also shows up alongside other standou...
Australian teen swims 2.5 miles for hours to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy swam for hours through rough ocean waters to save his family after they were swept out to sea off Australia’s coast, a heroic effort police say saved his mother and two younger siblings.Austin Appelbee recalled ditching his life jacket so it wouldn’t restrict his swimming before he set off alone on a nearly four-hour-long, 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) swim that saw him battle huge waves until he ultimately reached shore and triggered a rescue that saved his mother, Joanne Appelbee, 4...
NASA delays Artemis moon mission after finding fuel leaks in test run
NASA announced Tuesday that it’s pushing the launch of its Artemis II moon mission to March after finding fuel leaks during testing this week. The 10-day crewed mission is aimed at carrying astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The mission is scheduled to lift off from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Space Launch System, the most powerful rocket the agency has ever built. "NASA concluded a wet dress rehearsal for the agency’s...
Investigation into disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother takes dark turn and more top headlines
1. Investigation into disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother takes dark turn 2. Savannah Guthrie breaks silence as her mother remains missing 3. Government shutdown enters day 4 as lawmakers vote on Trump-backed dealBADGE BOYCOTT – Border Patrol commander removed from gas station in move that sparks debate. Continue reading …POWER PLAY – Tyler Robinson's defense presses conflict of interest claim. Continue reading …UNDERGROUND VICE – Major city uncovers illegal drug, gambling dens posing as ...
The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI
Like some sort of corporate Russian doll, SpaceX has announced its acquisition of xAI. The merger will “form the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth,” according to, well, owner Elon Musk. The AI company, arguably best known for its ongoing CSAM-generating chatbot controversy, might seem like a strange fit for a rocket company. But SpaceX is apparently key to Musk’s latest scheme to build AI data centers in space. There might be an argument for moving the re...
Why Ryan Fitzpatrick likes Bills' Joe Brady hire despite being 'as shocked as the fans' by new coaching move
The NFL head coach carousel came to an end over the weekend, as every team across the league now has a man leading the way into the 2026 season.There were some surprises, though, among them the Buffalo Bills, a team that fired head coach Sean McDermott after falling to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round last month.The organization came under fire from some in the football world, who believed general manager Brandon Beane should've been axed with McDermott. Instead, Beane received a p...
Trump urges Republicans to 'nationalize' voting
President Donald Trump urged Republicans to "take over" and "nationalize" voting on Monday.Trump made the comments during an interview with former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino. Under the Constitution, states set the rules for both federal and state elections, establishing "the times, places, and manner of holding elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate.""The Republicans should say, 'We want to take over,'" Trump told Bongino. "We should take over the voting ... in at least m...
NFL's Roger Goodell believes Bad Bunny 'understands' Super Bowl LX platform is meant to unite amid ICE outcry
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed questions about Bad Bunny possibly making a political statement during the Super Bowl LX halftime show and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations during his press conference on Monday.Last year, Bad Bunny was chosen as the Super Bowl halftime show performer despite his scathing criticism of ICE. The Puerto Rican music star won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year and had more criticism of ICE on stage in Los Angeles.CLICK HERE FOR MOR...
Neil Gaiman Denies the Allegations Against Him (Again) While Announcing a New Book
The disgraced creator of 'The Sandman' and 'Good Omens' released a new statement after nearly a year of silence.
CAROL ROTH: The money in your 'safe' savings account could vanish overnight
Most Americans believe that putting money with a trusted bank or credit union is safe — that they can set it and forget it. But doing that could just make your money disappear from your account!My cousin called me in a panic last week. A retiree, she had put her savings (a six-figure sum) into a savings account with a credit union.This was her life’s savings, and she received quarterly statements that showed monthly deposits of interest. She watched her balance grow.On her third quarter of 2025 ...
Hidden brain condition may quadruple dementia risk in older adults, study suggests
A little-known brain blood vessel disorder could quadruple the risk of dementia in older adults, according to a preliminary study from the American Heart Association.Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition in which protein builds up in the brain and weakens blood vessels. As people age, some of these proteins can collect in the brain’s blood vessels with few to no symptoms, according to the association. ALZHEIMER’S DECLINE COULD SLOW DRAMATICALLY WITH ONE SIMPLE DAILY HABIT, STUDY FINDS...
‘Fallout’ Producer Jonathan Nolan on AI: ‘We’re in Such a Frothy Moment’
The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.
Massive Minnesota fraud case puts AG Keith Ellison under microscope as climate ties resurface
A sweeping fraud scandal is putting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison in the spotlight, reviving questions about his controversial ties to progressive environmental causes.Ellison, who has served as attorney general since 2019 after more than a decade in Congress, has long-drawn conservative criticism for aligning his office with left-wing priorities, from climate litigation to political fights over immigration enforcement.Now, with a federal investigation underway into what prosecutors a...
All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
