Dilbert creator Scott Adams dead at 68
Scott Adams, whose popular comic strip Dilbert captured the frustrations of beleaguered, white-collar cubicle workers until he was abruptly dropped from syndication in 2023 for racist remarks, has died.
Sexual deepfakes on X show need for Canadian online regulator, advocates say
Advocacy groups for women and children say a wave of sexual deepfakes on the social media platform X proves the Canadian government needs to create an online regulator.
Archaeologists in Sicily Discover an Ancient Stylus With an Erection. Yes, That Kind of Erection
The over 2,400-year-old ceramist's stylus likely features Dionysus...and his other bits.
Games Workshop Rejects the Abominable Intelligence
The makers of 'Warhammer' declare heresy on generative AI, banning its use in the company's design process.
Exploring Dash to Dock: (Probably) The Most Downloaded GNOME Extension
Considering the vast configuration options it offers, you can guess why so many Linux users prefer Dash to Dock over others.
Fast-food giant experiments with biggest burger yet
SUPER-SIZED ENERGY: McDonald's is betting on massive burgers, viral "secret menu" items and nostalgia to lure cautious consumers in 2026.GRAPE DECAY: Experts explain how long opened wine really lasts — and the subtle signs that reveal when it's still worth drinking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERDIET DRAMA: The new inverted food pyramid may reshape the American diet, encouraging more proteins, fruits and vegetables for better health.UNDER PRESSURE: Cracker Barrel is leaning in...
Packers star calls Bears coach Ben Johnson a 'troll' for his profane outburst
While the game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers ended on Saturday, the war of words has continued in the following days.The Bears pulled off a remarkable 31-27 victory in the NFC Wild Card round, taking down their bitter rivals, and have made their disdain for the Packers well-known. In the locker room after the game, head coach Ben Johnson made no secret about his feelings toward the Packers."Man, f--- the Packers! F--- them! F---ing hate those guys!" Johnson roared into a ju...
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accused of Crypto Pump and Dump With NYC Token
Adams has wasted no time finding his true calling.
'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams dies at age 68
"Dilbert" cartoonist Scott Adams has died at the age of 68, his former wife announced on his show Tuesday morning."He’s not with us anymore," Shelly Miles told listeners. Earlier this month, Adams shared a health update on his podcast "Real Coffee with Scott Adams.""I talked to my radiologist yesterday, and it’s all bad news — the odds of me recovering are essentially zero," he said. "I’ll give you any updates if that changes, but it won’t.""So there’s no chance that I’ll get my feeling back in ...
'Cringe' Soros-backed Philly DA brutally torched for dropping ‘FAFO’ in chest-thumping warning to ICE
Police groups, MAGA supporters and the Department of Homeland Security galvanized around mocking left-wing Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on social media for his warning to the National Guard and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid President Donald Trump's immigration and fraud crackdowns. "To ICE and the National Guard: if you commit crimes in Philadelphia, we will charge you and hold you accountable to the fullest extent of the law," Krasner posted to X Saturday, accomp...
Anthropic launches Claude Cowork, a version of its coding AI for regular people
If you follow Anthropic, you're probably familiar with Claude Code. Since the fall of 2024, the company has been training its AI models to use and navigate computers like a human would, and the coding agent has been the most practical expression of that work, giving developers a way to automate rote programming tasks. Starting today, Anthropic is giving regular people a way to take advantage of those capabilities, with the release of a new preview feature called Claude Cowork.The company is bill...
Iran regime faces 'beginning of the end' as exiled crown prince sees 'golden opportunity'
Unrest in Iran signals the "beginning of the end" for the Islamic regime and a "golden opportunity" to finish it once and for all, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi said during a Monday appearance on "Hannity.""They know they're on their way down. The decisive blow can be the game-changer and the knockout punch to this regime…" he said."We have this golden opportunity now. The regime is on the brink of collapse. Let's push it over the cliff and be done with them."Pahlavi pointed to what he descri...
Trump cancels all meetings with Iran, calls on protesters to 'take over' the country
President Donald Trump urged the people of Iran to "take over" the country's institutions on Tuesday, saying he has canceled all meetings with the Iranian regime until its crackdown on unrest ends.Trump made the announcement on social media, vowing that those responsible for killing anti-regime demonstrators will "pay a big price." Iran had previously claimed it was in contact with U.S. officials amid the protests."Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!" Trump wrote on ...
Bill Clinton skips out on deposition, Comer says contempt charges moving ahead
Former President Bill Clinton appears to have defied a congressional subpoena to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday morning.Clinton was compelled to sit for a sworn closed-door deposition in the House's bipartisan probe into Jeffrey Epstein, but Fox News Digital did not see him before or after the scheduled 10 a.m. grilling.House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., had threatened to begin contempt of Congress proceedings against Clinton if he did not appear Tuesd...
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Can Philanthropy Fast-Track a Flagship Telescope?
New Space is a term now commonly used around the rocketry and satellite industries to indicate a new, speed focused model of development that takes its cue from the Silicon Valley mindset of “move fast and (hopefully don’t) break things.” Given that several of the founders of rocketry and satellite companies have a Silicon Valley background, that probably shouldn’t be a surprise, but the mindset has resulted in an exponential growth in the number of satellites in orbit, and also an exponential d...
reMarkable E Ink tablet bundles are up to $90 off right now
E Ink tablet maker reMarkable is running a bundle deal right now that can save you between $80 and $90 when buying a reMarkable 2 along with a Marker stylus and a folio case. The savings vary depending on the bundle you configure, but this can bring your out-the-door cost down to $449 from $529 for the tablet, Marker stylus and polymer weave book folio. The company also sells a newer stylus called Marker Plus that lets you erase by flipping it around just like a real pencil, but that will c...
Lombardo builds massive $15M war chest in critical Nevada governor showdown
FIRST ON FOX: A Republican governor running for re-election in one of the most closely watched races in the country in a key battleground state is heading into the spring with a historic amount of cash on hand.Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, elected in November 2022, announced on Tuesday a record-breaking year-end campaign cash-on-hand of over $9 million after raising an additional $4.28 million in 2025, which his campaign says in a press release is the highest non-election year total on hand of any g...
Why would a city mayor defend a dictator while his own streets continue to burn?
As I continue my walk across America from Atlanta into Alabama, I’ve met countless everyday heroes — hardworking parents, devoted friends, and faithful community builders — who pour their lives into lifting up neighbors and restoring hope in forgotten neighborhoods. Their quiet sacrifices rarely make headlines, but they produce real, lasting change. That is why I’ve been deeply dismayed by leaders back home in Chicago and across the nation who seem far more eager to defend Nicolás Maduro, a brut...
Godzilla and King Kong Have Monstrous New Company in the ‘Monarch’ Season 2 Teaser
'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' returns to Apple TV on February 27, and it's bringing a terrifying new Titan with it.
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Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson to Star in ‘Fear of 13’ on Broadway
The play, about a man who spends decades on death row before being exonerated by DNA evidence, will have a 16-week run this spring.
Meta refocuses on AI hardware as metaverse layoffs begin
As we expected, Meta has begun laying off more than 1,000 employees from its Reality Labs division, which focused on virtual reality and metaverse products, Bloomberg reports. The company will refocus on developing wearables, like its recent batch of AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to a memo from CTO Andrew Bosworth.The news isn’t too surprising. Reality Labs has lost more than $70 billion since the beginning of 2021, and while Meta has done a solid job of delivering desirable consum...
Trump vows day of 'reckoning and retribution' in Minnesota as more ICE agents flood to Minneapolis
President Donald Trump vowed a day of "reckoning and retribution" in Minnesota as the Department of Homeland Security sent hundreds more federal agents to the state this week.Trump issued the warning on social media Tuesday, accusing Democrats of capitalizing on the unrest to shift focus away from Minnesota's ongoing fraud scandal. DHS Sec. Kristi Noem announced on Sunday that the administration is sending hundreds more Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Minneapolis this week."D...
Apple bundles creative apps such as Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro into a single subscription
Apple has been putting more onus on its services for the past several years the company makes tens of billions of dollars in revenue from that side of the business, which it claimed had a record year in 2025. Apple is nudging a little more in that direction with a new subscription bundle called Apple Creator Studio.This allows creators to pay a single fee ($13 per month or $129 per year) to use Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage. Subscribers will get acces...
Microsoft Has a Plan to Keep Its Data Centers From Raising Your Electric Bill
In response to a growing backlash, Microsoft said it would take steps to ensure that data centers don't raise utility bills in surrounding areas and address other public concerns.
US Marshals seek Timothy Busfield after child sex abuse allegations
Days after authorities in New Mexico issued an arrest warrant for "Thirtysomething" alum Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse charges, the U.S. Marshals stepped in, taking over efforts to locate and apprehend the actor. "Albuquerque Police Department is working with the U.S. Marshal Service to get Mr. Busfield into custody," APD spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos told Deadline on Monday of the DOJ’s primary agency for fugitive investigations. "I do not have a timeline."On Jan. 9, an arrest warrant for...
BBC to seek dismissal of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over documentary editing his Jan 6 remarks
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) will file a motion to dismiss the $10 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over its 2024 "Panorama" documentary that distorted his Jan. 6 remarks.Trump sued the BBC for both defamation and for a violation of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act for $5 billion apiece, seeking $10 billion total. The suit, filed in the Southern District of Florida Federal Court, was filed in a personal capacity and names BBC and BBC Studios Produ...
Trump ends temporary protected status for Somalis living in U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ending temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in the United States, press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by March 17.
Director Judd Apatow claims ‘we’re in a dictatorship now’ during Golden Globes remarks
Director Judd Apatow claimed that America is "in a dictatorship" during his remarks at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Sunday night.Apatow was presenting the award for Best Director when he began commenting about how much has changed since his film, "Trainwreck," lost a Golden Globe Award to director Ridley Scott's film "The Martian" in 2016."A lot has happened since then. That was 10 years ago," Apatow said. "Since then, we’ve had COVID. I believe we’re a dictatorship now. I’m still pretty ...
Anker's Solix E10 battery backup can power your entire house in a blackout
Anker is going up against Tesla in the home battery backup segment with Solix E10 that promises "whole-home backup" at an affordable price. The system delivers enough power to handle heavy-duty air conditioners and other high-power appliances in the event of a blackout. It also claims that the E10 supports DIY-friendly installation thanks to the stackable, plug-and-play design. Each Anker Solix E10 unit can deliver up to 37.2kW of surge power and stacking two boosts that to 66kW. It also comes...
Boots Riley’s Post-Apocalyptic ‘Simpsons’ Stage Show Is Becoming a Movie
Plus, could 'Man of Tomorrow' introduce another major DC hero to the DCU?
Torrential rains flood tents, collapse homes in Gaza killing 6: health officials
A rainstorm swept across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, flooding hundreds of tents, collapsing homes sheltering families displaced by two years of war and killing at least six people, local health officials said.
Thune warns DOJ's probe of Fed Chair Powell 'better be real' and 'serious' amid political backlash
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., warned that the allegations against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell must be legitimate, and not politically influenced, as bipartisan unease over the criminal probe continues to ripple through the Senate. "I haven't seen the case or whatever the allegations or charges are," Thune said. "But I would say they better be — they better be real and they better be serious."Thune’s comments followed a wave of bipartisan anger over the Department of Justice’...
Federal agents deploy tear gas, rubber bullets on protesters outside Minneapolis federal building
Federal agents used tear gas and rubber bullets to push back on protesters outside a federal building in Minneapolis on Monday as demonstrators continued to resist immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities.The tense incident unfolded outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, which houses roughly a dozen federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.The confrontation began aft...
Federal agents deploy tear gas, rubber bullets on agitators outside Minneapolis federal building
Federal agents fired tear gas and rubber bullets after agitators hurled fireworks at them outside a federal building in Minneapolis on Monday amid continued resistance to immigration enforcement in the Twin Cities.The tense incident unfolded outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, which houses roughly a dozen federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.The confrontation be...
Jimmy Kimmel suggests Trump send ICE out of Minneapolis and into Iran, says 'they could help'
Following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent last week, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel suggested that President Donald Trump send ICE out of Minneapolis and into Iran to aid in the ongoing protests against the Islamic Republic.During Monday's episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," the late-night host tore into "Trump's ongoing war against Minneapolis" after the president sent more ICE agents into the city following last week's shooting."Ironically, while the White House is trying to...
House GOP leader blasts trans athletes in girls' sports as 'biggest form of bullying'
A top House lawmaker and former softball coach is arguing that allowing transgender women who were born male to play on female sports teams is "the biggest form of bullying."House GOP Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., is expected to appear at a rally in support of banning biological males from playing on school sports teams for girls and women on Tuesday.It's the same day the Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments on the legality of such bans in two states, cases that could ...
'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams receiving hospice care, health declining 'rapidly,' ex-wife says
"Dilbert" creator Scott Adams is in hospice care at his Northern California home as his health declines "rapidly" amid his battle with prostate cancer, his ex-wife said.Shelly Miles, who was married to the cartoonist from 2006 to 2014, told TMZ that Adams had begun receiving "end-of-life care" at his home last week.Miles said that she, her sister and Adams' stepdaughter Savannah have been helping care for Adams, along with nurses.Earlier this month, Adams shared a health update on his podcast "R...
EPA chief Lee Zeldin blasts NY Times over claim agency will stop considering 'lives saved' in pollution rules
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin denounced the New York Times on Monday for claiming in a headline that the agency will no longer be considering "lives saved" when setting up rules regarding air pollution.The New York Times reported Monday, "E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution," citing internal emails and documents. The report claimed that the EPA under the Trump administration plans to stop tallying "gains from the health bene...
Snoop Dogg proves he's still in Hollywood's good graces despite Trump controversy
Snoop Dogg showed he remains a fixture in Hollywood’s inner circle after his commanding appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes — despite facing backlash surrounding his performance at a ball linked to President Donald Trump's inauguration. The 54-year-old legendary rapper, who has also publicly praised Trump, was met with applause and cheers — and notably no boos — when he took the stage at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday night.Snoop Dogg, who presented the first-ever award for best podcast, walked ...
The Latest ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Gives Us an Unlikely Team-Up
Wakanda welcomes a surprise guest in our latest look at the next 'Avengers' film.
Florida sheriff Grady Judd fires off warning to gangsters after 'Sex, Money, Murder' kingpin taken down
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Florida officials on Monday announced the conviction of the top leader of the "Sex, Money, Murder" gang in the Sunshine State, capping a multi-year racketeering investigation that authorities say exposed a violent criminal enterprise.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, joined by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other state officials, said that case dismantled the Florida hierarchy of the gang, a subset of the Bloods."If you want to engage in dangerous, violent, gang-r...
Tesla launches a seven-seat version of the 2026 Model Y
Tesla's 2026 Model Y is now available on the company's site and it comes with a new (and old) option: a seven-seat version via a third row. The extra seating costs $2,500 and is only available if you order the Premium All-Wheel-Drive Long Range model. Tesla first teased the option last year via an email to prospective buyers with the promise of "seating for up to seven and enough room for everyone's gear," Electrek reported at the time. The new seats appear to be designed mainly for children a...
Ex-state education official launches bid for Wyoming's lone US House seat
Jillian Balow, a former Wyoming state superintendent of public instruction, is jumping into the congressional race to succeed Rep. Harriet Hageman in the Cowboy State's at-large U.S. House district."Wyoming deserves a representative who understands our way of life and fights for it every day in Washington," Balow said, according to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital "I am running to defend Wyoming’s energy economy, protect our constitutional freedoms, support parents and students, and ...
'Leave Iran now': US Embassy posts warning to Americans still in the country
The U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran is telling American citizens who are still in the country to leave immediately. The warning Tuesday comes as more than 600 people have been killed in the ongoing anti-government demonstrations, according to an activist group. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said 512 of the dead were protesters and 134 were members of Iran’s security forces, The Associated Press reported. "Leave Iran now. Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. gov...
Star Wars Outlaws developer Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm face layoffs
We aren't even two weeks into the new year and Ubisoft is already looking to carry out its second round of layoffs in 2026. The company has informed workers at Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft Stockholm of a "proposed organizational restructure" that could affect around 55 roles across its two Swedish studios. Workers at Massive (the developer of The Division series, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora) were offered voluntary buyouts late last year as part of Ubisoft's ongoing co...
Australia's largest literary festival scrapped after speakers quit over ouster of Palestinian writer
Organizers of Australia's largest free literary festival cancelled the event Tuesday after more than 180 writers and speakers withdrew over the scrapping of an appearance by an Australian-Palestinian writer and academic.
Iranian regime targeting Starlink users in bid to squash leaking protest footage
Iranian authorities are targeting Starlink users in an effort to shut down leaks of protest footage amid the regime's ongoing blockade against internet access, human rights groups say.Iran cut off public internet access as anti-regime protests ramped up last week, leaving Starlink as one of the few ways Iranians can share images about the regime's deadly crackdown.Starlink remains illegal in Iran, but rights groups say they have smuggled thousands of Starlink terminals into the country. The gove...
Democratic senator grilled on his party's acceptance of mass illegal immigration under Biden
CNBC "Squawk Box" host Joe Kernen asked Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., on Monday whether Democrats’ shift toward leniency on illegal immigration in recent years was a tactic to gain voters.Commentators are sharply divided over ICE deportation raids launched since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. While some critics condemn the deportation of otherwise law-abiding illegal immigrants, others are replying that such "mass deportations" were not only Trump’s flagship promise, but were a n...
A Resident Evil showcase is taking place on January 15
Resident Evil Requiem, the first new mainline entry in the series since 2021’s Resident Evil Village, is just over a month away and Capcom is ready to share more details. The publisher will air a Resident Evil Showcase on January 15 at 5PM ET. You’ll be able to watch it on Twitch and YouTube (in English and Japanese).The stream will run for around 12 minutes. It will feature “all the latest info on Resident Evil Requiem,” which will almost certainly include some gameplay ahead of it hitting PS5,...
Foreign ambassador to leave US post after Trump criticism
Australia's ambassador to the U.S. who criticized President Donald Trump is leaving his post early. The announcement comes just a few weeks after the U.S. president made a cutting remark about the diplomat."It is with deep appreciation for his tireless contribution to our national interests over the last three years in Washington that we today announce the Hon Dr. Kevin Rudd AC will conclude his posting as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States at the end of March 2026," a joint statement i...
House Republicans rip Senate war powers push as 'political theater' after Trump's Venezuela raid
House Republicans are condemning efforts to curb Trump’s military authority to operate in Venezuela, pouring cold water on a war powers resolution making its way through the Senate.To Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Ind., there’s a bright line for when Congress might need to consider it, and in his estimation, the president hasn’t crossed it."If we’re going to be there for an extended period, [Trump] needs congressional authority to do that. To do what he did last weekend does not," Messmer said Thursday, ...
Aaron Rodgers retirement intrigue begins following playoff loss
Aaron Rodgers very well may have played his final NFL game on Monday night, and it came at a crushing loss in the Wild Card Round against the Houston Texans.Rodgers had a tough night that included a fumble loss that resulted in a touchdown and a pick six that piled onto the already seemingly insurmountable score. But while it appeared he could still make amazing throws all season long, NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman brought up a sobering reminder that Rodgers could very well hang up the cleats afte...
Neighbor 'shocked' by arrest of Illinois surgeon accused of killing ex-wife, dentist husband in Ohio
The neighbor of the Illinois surgeon accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio is speaking out, revealing her shock since learning of the tragedy."I can't believe that he did something like this," Gera-Lind Kolarik told Fox News on Tuesday."I know that the police were in his apartment, and they were looking for a lot of clues. Maybe his shoes have something, some imprint on the snow or something like that, that he was outside there. Maybe there's some imprint on the...
Super Bowl champion chides NFL for playoff schedule: 'Not fair'
Super Bowl champion head coach Tony Dungy took issue with the NFL’s scheduling of its playoff games in the Divisional Round.NFL fans eagerly awaited the result of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans game on Monday night with the winner hitting the road to take on the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Two Divisional Round games will be played on Saturday and two others will be played on Sunday. Both conference championship games are played on the following Sunday. CLICK HE...
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When Martian Winds Become Sandblasters
Mars Express has captured stunning images of wind sculpted terrain near the planet’s equator, revealing how Martian winds act as a sandblaster across geological timescales. The spacecraft’s high resolution camera spotted amazing ridges called yardangs, features carved by sand carrying winds that extend tens of kilometres across the surface. These dramatic erosional features share the landscape with impact craters and ancient lava flows, creating a fusion of three different geological forces that...
Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in US
FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration is ending temporary protection status (TPS) for Somalia, affecting several thousand Somalis currently living in the U.S. and several hundred currently living in Minnesota under the protection.Somali migrants with TPS will be required to leave the country by March 17. "Temporary means temporary," DHS Secretary Kristi Noem told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law’s requirem...
Healthiest red meats to eat and how a cardiologist says to prepare them
Red meat has reentered the national health conversation thanks to sweeping changes to federal diet guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).President Donald Trump's administration last week unveiled a new upside-down food pyramid as part of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. It emphasizes whole, nutrient-dense foods and places protein, dairy, healthy fats, vegetables and fruit at the top — with refine...
Republican governors urge justices to defend women's sports as Supreme Court hears key case
FIRST ON FOX: The nation's Republican governors are warning that women's sports are at risk as the Supreme Court hears a high-profile case over whether transgender athletes should be allowed to participate in girl's and women's sports.The statement from the GOP governors comes as the nation's highest court on Tuesday hears oral arguments from Idaho and West Virginia in defense of their laws to protect women's sports."Recognizing the unique and inherent biological differences between men and wome...
Elijah Wood Says More ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies Are Coming, Just Don’t Ask Him if He’s in Them
However, the once and forever Frodo admits he's very excited about Andy Serkis' 'The Hunt for Gollum.'
Ohio dentist double murder: Fmr police chief reveals ‘multitude’ of reasons ex-husband allegedly killed couple
A former police chief revealed the "multitude" of reasons why an ex-husband may have allegedly killed an Ohio dentist and his wife, saying something recent likely triggered him.Michael David McKee, 39, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, after allegedly killing both Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, on Dec. 30. Both were found dead with gunshot wounds in their Columbus, Ohio home. McKee is Monique's ex-husband, according to court records. Court documents show Monique filed for divorce in 2...
Insta360 releases AI-powered follow-up to its Link webcams
Insta360, a company most known for its action cameras, has released two new AI-powered 4K webcams, the Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro, aimed at creators, educators and remote professionals. The company's goal with these models is "a webcam experience that looks and sounds remarkably close to a professional camera and microphone setup." Both models use a larger 1/1.3-inch sensor with dual native ISO for improved low-light performance over the previous generation, and both support HDR. Insta360 says t...
Why Alberta and Montana are in a charged argument over electricity
In the view of representatives of Big Sky Country, Alberta’s rules sometimes block Montana electricity from being sold into Alberta, which they say hurts their power producers and discourages cross-border transmission investment. Alberta, meanwhile, says it isn’t treating Montana any differently than it does its Canadian neighbours.
Rescue dog found after 54 days in wilderness on Vancouver's North Shore
A rescue dog was found in Metro Vancouver's North Shore after being lost in the wilderness for 54 days, after an outpouring of support from the local community and concerted efforts from searchers.
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At 89, he's heard six decades of L.A.'s secrets and is ready to talk about what he's learned
Beverly Hills psychiatrist Dr. Arnold Gilberg has treated movie stars, regular folks and everyone in between. He has some thoughts.
Urevo SpaceWalk 5L Walking Pad Review: Compact and Affordable
Urevo’s affordable new walking pad is cheaper than a round-trip ticket to hike in Iceland.
Omar ripped for 'inciting violence' after Minneapolis ICE shooting: 'Make sure these people pay'
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is facing backlash from critics for encouraging violence after two separate shootings involving federal immigration agents in Portland and Minneapolis last week.Critics have pointed to comments Omar made in a cable television interview accusing ICE of murder, and other things she said this weekend while protesting in Minneapolis. Along with two other House members, she was seen on video visiting a Minneapolis detention facility over the weekend, flanked by a hoard of pr...
Arson suspect in attack on historic Mississippi synagogue admitted to antisemitic motive, FBI alleges
A suspect in an arson fire at a synagogue that was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan decades ago admitted to targeting the historic institution because it's a Jewish house of worship and confessed what he had done to his father, who turned him in to authorities after observing burn marks on his son's ankles, hands and face, the FBI said Monday.
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The Hidden Lives of the Universe’s Ultramassive Galaxies
Astronomers have revealed a surprising diversity in the evolutionary paths of the universe’s most massive galaxies. Using multi-wavelength observations combining Keck Observatory spectroscopy with far infrared and radio data, researchers found that less than two billion years after the Big Bang, some ultramassive galaxies had already shut down star formation and shed their dust, while others continued building stars behind thick dusty veils.
Mississippi synagogue arson suspect's dad turns him in after laughing confession, FBI says
A suspect accused of setting fire to a Mississippi synagogue once bombed by the Ku Klux Klan admitted he targeted the building because it is a Jewish house of worship and was turned into police after a laughing confession to his father, the FBI said Monday.Stephen Pittman, 19, was charged in federal court with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by fire or explosive in connection with the weekend arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson.According to an FBI affidavit, Pittman admitt...
Supreme Court hears arguments over trans athletes in girls' sports and more top headlines
1. Supreme Court hears arguments over trans athletes in girls' sports2. Iran plans execution of protester as Trump weighs bombing3. Bill Clinton scheduled to appear before Oversight Committee ZERO TOLERANCE – AG responds after trans athlete opponent in SCOTUS case is accused of sexual harassment. Continue reading …LATEST TREND – Report finds massive uptick in Christian colleges' support for abortion, Planned Parenthood. Continue reading …ISLAND DANGER — Americans killed in vacation spot as offi...
The Morning After: Apple will use Gemini to power Siri AI
Apple and Google have confirmed that Gemini’s models power the new version of Siri and other generative AI features. CNBC broke the news, but Apple and Google soon followed up with a lengthy joint statement. Here’s part of it: “Apple determined that Google’s Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models… Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.” In June, it wa...
Hey Fedora! Listen to This Developer and Make Managing Shell Extensions Better For All of Us
I wonder if Extension Manager could make it into Fedora one day.
Supreme Court weighs states' power to set sex-based rules in school sports
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in two cases that could determine whether states can ban transgender athletes who identify as women from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams, a legal fight that could have far-reaching implications on transgender policies across the country.The arguments in the two cases, Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., will examine state bans on transgender athletes participating in school sports under Title IX and the Constitution’s equal...
Democratic governor faces pushback from lynching research commission over reparations stance
Members of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission pushed back against Gov. Wes Moore’s objection to creating a reparations commission, asserting that their work ties directly to the immediate action he calls for."I mean, we're doing it," Nicholas M. Creary, a member of the commission, told Fox News Digital."If it goes according to plan. We're going to be getting draft legislation introduced into session this year. So whether he thinks we need to talk about it or do more, my gu...
Sleep patterns could predict risk for dementia, cancer and stroke, study suggests
New developments in artificial intelligence could use sleep data to predict disease risk, a new study suggests.Stanford Medicine researchers have developed an AI model trained on nearly 600,000 hours of sleep data collected from over 60,000 participants at various sleep clinics.The model, called SleepFM, reportedly can predict a person’s risk of developing more than 100 health conditions, according to a press release from the university.ALZHEIMER'S RISK COULD RISE WITH COMMON CONDITION AFFECTING...
Affluent Virginia suburb rocked as trial begins for ex-federal agent husband in nanny love-triangle murders
Opening statements are expected to begin Tuesday in the trial of Brendan Banfield, a former IRS special agent who is accused of orchestrating a grisly double murder to conceal an affair with his family's au pair.Twelve jurors and four alternates were seated Monday as the trial begins, FOX 5 reported.Banfield is charged with aggravated murder in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields’ home in the idyllic Washington, D.C., suburb of Herndon, Virginia.Acco...
Peter Capaldi Thinks ‘Doctor Who’ Has to Become Less Important to Survive
The Twelfth Doctor himself has some thoughts about where 'Doctor Who' has gone wrong recently.
JONATHAN TURLEY: 'Say Her Name' becomes radical rallying cry for Democrats' mob rule
"Say her name." From Portland to Philadelphia, the mantra is being used by politicians to fuel anger over the shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. While many of us have noted that the shooting appears to fall within Supreme Court guidelines for the justified use of lethal force, there is an effort to make Good the personification of a so-called "resistance movement."Across the country, Democrats are holding "I am Spartacus" moments, resembling a low-budget casting call for B-grade actor...
As Iran weakens, questions grow over Mohammed bin Salman’s regional ambitions
As Iran weakens, a power vacuum is emerging across the Middle East — and Saudi Arabia is moving to fill it by recalibrating relations with former rivals, hedging global partnerships and asserting a more independent foreign policy, according to several experts.Javed Ali, former senior official at the National Security Council and professor at the University of Michigan, told Fox News Digital that "Since Iran’s 1979 revolution, both Saudi Arabia and Iran have vied for influence across the broader ...
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Protester blinded, skull fractured by DHS agent during Santa Ana demonstration, family says
A young protester narrowly avoided being killed but was left permanently blind after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a Santa Ana protest last week, according to family of the victim.
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Before and after: Green returns to Altadena, Pacific Palisades a year after fires
A year after the January 2025 firestorm, Pacific Palisades and Altadena landscapes have turned green, satellite photos show. Communities face a long road to recovery.
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Manitoba civil servants won't be ordered to office full-time like their Ontario, Alberta counterparts
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said his government will continue allowing remote work for many public servants. The current policy for full-time employees is at least three days in the workplace every week.
Former US Navy sailor learns sentence for spying for China
A former U.S. Navy sailor who was convicted last year of spying for China was sentenced this week to 200 months in prison. Jinchao Wei, 25, who was arrested in August 2023, was a machinist’s mate on the amphibious assault ship USS Essex at Naval Base San Diego. Prosecutors said Wei used his position to collect sensitive information and offered it to a Chinese intelligence officer who recruited him in February 2022. In exchange for his efforts, Wei was paid $12,000 over a year and a half. "Member...
DHS demands MN leaders honor ICE detainers, alleges hundreds of criminal aliens have been released under Walz
FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is demanding Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey honor federal immigration detainers for the more than 1,300 criminal illegal aliens within the state's custody, after hundreds were allegedly let back on the streets. Both Walz and Frey "refuse" to cooperate with federal immigration officials, according to DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, who accused the pair of releasing nearly 470 crimin...
Iran protests spark regime survival question as exiled dissident says it feels like a ‘revolution’
As protests spread across Iran and the government responds with lethal force, amid increasing reports claiming thousands have been killed, a growing question is being debated by analysts and Iranians alike: Is the Islamic Republic facing its most serious threat since the 1979 revolution, or does it still retain enough coercive power to survive?For Mehdi Ghadimi, an Iranian journalist who spent decades protesting the regime before being forced to leave the country, this moment feels fundamentally...
Mamdani calls ICE detention of NYC employee 'assault on our democracy'
The Department of Homeland Security detained a New York City Council employee during an immigration appointment on Monday, leading to outrage from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.DHS says the migrant, 53-year-old Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, overstayed on a 2017 tourist visa. They also say he was arrested in an assault case. Mamdani and other city leaders demanded the man's release on Monday."I am outraged to hear a New York City Council employee was detained in Nassau County by federal immigration offic...
Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to ‘Stand Up’ Against the Trump Administration
The LinkedIn cofounder and frequent Trump target has a simple message for his peers: “Just speak up about the things that you think are true.”
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Elizabeth Warren says Trump called her after speech criticizing his record on costs
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said that President Donald Trump called her on Monday following a speech in which she sharply criticized his record on costs and governance. "This morning, I gave a speech noting how Donald Trump is driving up costs for families, sowing terror and chaos in our communities, and abusing his power to prosecute anyone who criticizes him. I also laid out an argument for how Democrats should fight back and win," Warren said in her statement.The left-wi...
Pope denounces abortion, warns against surrogacy as exploitation of mothers and children
Pope Leo XIV denounced abortion and called surrogacy a violation of the dignity of both mother and child during remarks to members of the diplomatic corps on Friday."In light of this profound vision of life as a gift to be cherished, and of the family as its responsible guardian, we categorically reject any practice that denies or exploits the origin of life and its development," Pope Leo said."Among these is abortion, which cuts short a growing life and refuses to welcome the gift of life," the...
OnlyFans stars and TikTok influencers are 'dominating' visas for their 'extraordinary ability'
It was once popular for international music stars and actors to stay in the U.S. for their jobs and careers. Today, the notion is attracting a new type of "talent."OnlyFans stars, TikTok influencers and popular content creators are applying for O-1 visas to work in this country.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESThe visas are intended for an individual who possesses "extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary...
King Charles will avoid Prince Harry during UK trip over fears private talks could leak: experts
It’s unlikely Prince Harry will see his father, King Charles, when he returns to his home country.The 41-year-old will be in the U.K. for a few days later this month for a court case related to his legal claim against Associated Newspapers, People magazine reported.According to the outlet, several high-profile figures, including Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Jude Law's ex-wife Sadie Frost, are suing the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday for alleged illegal information gatheri...
A stranger jumped in to give CPR to save this Ontario man, allowing his family one last goodbye
A family from Kitchener, Ont., wants to find and say thank you to a Good Samaritan who gave their loved one CPR, extending his life until paramedics arrived on the scene, transported him to hospital and gave his family a chance to say one last goodbye.
Students for Life report finds massive uptick in Christian colleges' support for abortion, Planned Parenthood
EXCLUSIVE: Support for abortion among Christian colleges in the United States has skyrocketed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, according to a new report by Students for Life of America’s Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement (IPA).IPA identified 725 Christian schools, defined by as "an institution of higher education affiliated with a Christ-centered denomination and publicly claiming historical Christian faith in its founding," and combed through the colleges' websi...
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New LAFD chief won't look into who watered down Palisades fire report
Jaime Moore said he is taking a forward-looking approach and is not seeking to assign blame for changes to the Oct. 8 report that downplayed the city's failures in preparing for and responding to the disaster.
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L.A. County women's jail inmates allege sexual abuse by guards: 'We're all broken'
Two women made allegations of sexual abuse, including being forced to engage in oral sex, groping and offers of clean water and other basic supplies in exchange for sexual acts. The Sheriff's Department said it's investigating and "maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual abuse."