Vonn says she had 'successful' 3rd surgery on broken leg following alpine crash at Olympics
Lindsey Vonn had a "successful" third surgery on her broken left leg following her downhill crash at the Olympics, the American skier said Wednesday
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Instagram CEO denies addiction claims in landmark US trial
Adam Mosseri told jurors Instagram users are not 'clinically' addicted to social media.
The Success of ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is Boosting Its Comic Adaptations
Graphic novel versions of the 'Dunk and Egg' stories have risen up in the ranks thanks to HBO's latest 'Game of Thrones' spin-off.
How to cancel Mullvad VPN
This is going to be one of the shortest articles in my series on how to cancel your subscriptions to the best VPNs. Unlike most providers, Mullvad VPN does not automatically renew an expired subscription unless you tell it to. Thanks to its unique pricing approach, cancelling Mullvad is the default option.When you sign up for Mullvad, you pay for as many months upfront as you want at the constant rate of 5 Euro per month (varying with exchange rates). Each month, Mullvad takes 5 Euro out of your...
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dead at 48
James Van Der Beek, the actor best known for his role on 1990's TV show Dawson's Creek, has died. He was 48.
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Nato launches ‘Arctic Sentry’ mission after Greenland crisis
The Arctic Sentry mission will unite all Nato operations under one command.
Trump to host ‘Clean Beautiful Coal’ event, calls it America’s most reliable energy
President Donald Trump is hosting an event at the White House Wednesday to tout how "Clean Beautiful Coal," he says, is America’s most reliable and affordable energy source.The president will be joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for Wednesday’s event, which is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time in the White House’s East Room.The White House told Fox News Digital Tuesday that a n...
Ohio man faces federal charges in case of teen found dismembered
A 39-year-old Columbus man previously arrested in the death of a missing teenage girl now faces federal charges alleging sexual exploitation of a minor and interstate travel for illicit sexual conduct, authorities announced Tuesday. Tyler Thomas was initially taken into custody in January in connection with the disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, whose dismembered remains were found in Wayne National Forest.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio said the t...
Nadler mocked after appearing to doze off during Bondi hearing opening statements
Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., was seen with his eyes closed during portions of a key House Judiciary Committee hearing featuring Pam Bondi, leading observers to pan him for sleeping as the attorney general was testifying.Nadler, a 78-year-old 17-term congressman, was seen with his eyes shut as Bondi gave her opening statement as part of her first appearance before the panel since taking the helm of the DOJ.The committee's Republican-led X account shared a video of Nadler with sleeping emojis and ob...
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Man Accused of Murdering His Father Once Sought to Kill Stranger’s Baby
Henry McGowan of New York is on trial for murder in Ireland and has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecutors outlined a previous psychotic break.
James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ star, dead at 48
James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died after a courageous battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48."Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning," a statement read from Van der Beek's official Instagram account. "He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peace...
Anthropic beefs up Claude's free tier as OpenAI prepares to stuff ads into ChatGPT's
Anthropic is upgrading Claude's free tier, apparently to capitalize on OpenAI's planned integration of ads into ChatGPT. On Wednesday, Anthropic said free Claude users can now create files, connect to external services, use skills and more.Anthropic added the ability for paid users to create files in September. Starting today, free users of the chatbot can also create and edit Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, Word docs and PDFs. Claude's file creation abilities are powered by Sonnet...
Apple just released iOS 26.3 alongside updates for the Mac, iPad and Apple Watch
Apple has released the software update 26.3 for its various platforms. This includes the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. In other words, don't be surprised when your iPhone notifies you of a pending update. Unfortunately, there isn't all that much to talk about here. Consider this a minor update that focuses primarily on bug fixes, which is important but not exactly fun. It is worth noting that the new iOS and iPadOS has an especially long list of fixes. There are 37 security issues addressed...
The ICE Expansion Won't Happen in the Dark
People have a right to know who their neighbors are, especially when it's ICE.
Roblox child safety warning after Nebraska kidnapping case
What starts as a game can quietly turn into something much more serious. Parents across the country are paying closer attention after a Nebraska man was charged with kidnapping two sisters, ages 12 and 14. According to authorities, he first connected with the girls on Roblox and later continued the conversations on Snapchat.Law enforcement says the suspect built trust with the girls online over time before traveling from Nebraska to Florida to meet them in person. Even though the girls left will...
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L.A. County labor coalition backs Karen Bass, slams Raman as a 'political opportunist'
Councilmember Nithya Raman was at odds with the labor federation last year, voting against a $2.6 billion expansion of the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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Mamdani Wants to Test Free Bus Service During World Cup
The mayor is seeking the governor’s help in making bus service free when the New York City area plays host to the soccer tournament this summer.
Amazon's same-day prescription deliveries are coming to even more cities
Amazon has announced that it will bring its same-day prescription delivery service to 4,500 new cities and towns by the end of 2026. The company originally launched Amazon Pharmacy in 2020 with a two-day delivery option, and has continued to increase the availability and delivery speed of the service in the years that followed, including expanding access to nearly half of all US residents in 2024.The company's announcement doesn't break down all the new cities same-day deliveries will be availab...
UN chief blasted as ‘abjectly tone-deaf’ over message to Iran marking revolution anniversary
UNITED NATIONS: U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres sent a congratulatory message to Iran marking the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution, a move that drew sharp criticism from anti-regime Iranian voices and human rights advocates.In a letter addressed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Guterres "extended his warmest congratulations on the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran," describing such anniversaries as an opportunity to reflect on a country’s path and contribution...
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LA28 Olympics Committee backs embattled Casey Wasserman over Epstein files
As Casey Wasserman faces growing fallout over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, the leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics announced Wednesday that they had reviewed Wasserman's past conduct and determined that, based on the facts and his "strong leadership" of the Games, he should continue to serve as chair of LA28.
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Iran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threat
Rights groups say nearly 7000 people have been killed in the ongoing crackdown.
Lindsey Vonn reveals she had third surgery on broken leg
Olympic legend Lindsey Vonn revealed on Wednesday she underwent a third surgery on her broken leg following a crash at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.Vonn called the operation "successful" in a post on her Instagram. She shared the update along with photos of herself in a hospital bed and a metal frame attached to her leg.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I had my 3rd surgery today and it was successful. Success today has a completely different meaning than it did a few days ago,"...
American Olympian Jordan Stolz sets Olympic record, captures gold in 1,000-meter race
American speedskater Jordan Stolz set an Olympic record on his way to a gold medal in the men’s 1,000-meter race Wednesday at the 2026 Winter Games.Stolz went head-to-head with Dutch star Jenning de Boo toward the latter part of the event, finishing first and second, respectively.China’s Zhongyan Ning won the bronze with a time of 1:07.34.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe American finished in 1:06.28, setting a new mark at the Olympics. De Boo finished with a time of 1:06.78....
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Israel’s Netanyahu pushes Trump on Iran
He wants the US President to widen any deal to curb Iran's ballistic missiles.
Ashley Johnson Understands the ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Backlash
'Passionate' is certainly a word to describe the discourse about the HBO show's second season.
I Loved My OpenClaw AI Agent—Until It Turned on Me
I used the viral AI helper to order groceries, sort emails, and negotiate deals. Then it decided to scam me.
Texas border officers arrest 3 fugitives wanted for alleged child sex crimes
Border authorities in Texas arrested three American citizens over the weekend at three separate border crossings for alleged child sex crimes, authorities said. The arrests happened at ports of entry in Laredo, Del Rio and Hidalgo, U.S. Customs and Border Protection told Fox News Digital. "These three apprehensions in short succession highlight the critical role CBP plays in protecting the most vulnerable among us," said Donald R. Kusser, director of field operations for CBP’s Laredo Field Offic...
The Very American Toyota Highlander Goes All-Electric
Will its customer base follow?
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NYPD Asks Trump Administration for Authority to Take Down Drones
The request, by Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, came a day before federal authorities closed the airspace in El Paso because of what they said was a drone threat.
Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure
Top U.S. military leaders are hosting more than 30 nations in Washington as the Trump administration moves to deepen security cooperation across the Western Hemisphere, prioritizing border control, drug trafficking and regional threats from global adversaries. "To put America First, we must put the Americas First," War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday at the meeting, according to remarks shared by Joseph Humire, U.S. acting assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and the Americas. "...
Alex Murdaugh attorney argues state Supreme Court should overturn guilty verdict
Alex Murdaugh’s defense attorney argued on Wednesday that the South Carolina Supreme Court should overturn his guilty verdict in the June 2021 murders of his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul.Dick Harpootlian, who is representing Murdaugh alongside attorney Jim Griffin, said that former court clerk Rebecca "Becky" Hill’s alleged jury tampering could show cause for the South Carolina Supreme Court to overturn the verdict."Before the defense put up their case, Miss Hill told the jurors the defe...
Moderna Has a Promising New Flu mRNA Vaccine. Trump’s FDA Wants Nothing to Do With It
Senior FDA official Vinay Prasad reportedly overrode his staff in deciding to reject Moderna's application for a new seasonal flu shot.
DAVID MARCUS: Yes, even White, Irish illegal immigrants must be deported
Seamus Culleton, an illegal immigrant from Ireland was arrested last September by ICE, pursuant to a deportation order after he overstayed his 90-day visa by nearly two decades. Now, for the most cynical of reasons, he is the Left’s new anti-ICE cause celebre.The pro-Culleton argument is that he had a work visa, a pending green card application, is married to an American and has committed no violent crimes. But none of this changes the fact that his underlying 20-year stay was illegal, and there...
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DHS must provide 'constitutionally adequate healthcare' at ICE detention center, judge rules
A federal judge also required an external monitor be appointed to ensure compliance, including through review of medical records and on-site inspection and interviews with patients and staff at the California City Detention Facility in the Mojave Desert.
Kelsea Ballerini fuels cheating rumors with cryptic Instagram comment after Chase Stokes breakup
Kelsea Ballerini fueled cheating rumors swirling around the news of her recent breakup with Chase Stokes with a simple Instagram comment.Fans found Ballerini in the comments of fellow country singer Ashley Cooke's recent Instagram video of an unreleased song about a man with "wandering eyes.""Whiskey nights wandering eyes make messes / hiding phones ‘idks’ make questions / towns talk and the truth starts spreading / don’t you know crossing lines makes Xs," the lyrics of Cooke's song read.KELSEA ...
CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination
A group of exclusive sunny islands are on alert as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning of a virus outbreak.The Seychelles, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, were hit with a level two alert about the Chikungunya virus."There is an outbreak of chikungunya in Seychelles," the alert said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"You can protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites."Common symptoms are a fever and joint pain starting ...
The Helldivers movie will star Jason Momoa and hits theaters on November 10, 2027
Jason Momoa will be playing the lead in the forthcoming film adaptation of the Helldivers gaming franchise, according to a report by Variety. The games don't have a story-driven protagonist, so Momoa is likely to play a currently unnamed soldier. We also have a release date for the Helldivers film. It comes out on November 10, 2027. That's a while from now, but at least it gives fans something to look forward to. The movie is being directed by Justin Lin, who is best known for helming several en...
Pennsylvania Sen McCormick 'not satisfied' with answers on Trump assassination attempt
Sen. David McCormick, R-Pa., says he's "not satisfied" with the answers that have been provided regarding the 2024 assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa.During a Wednesday appearance on the New York Post's "Pod Force One with Miranda Devine," McCormick, who witnessed the assassination attempt in person, was asked whether he was satisfied with the information that had been provided regarding the deceased shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks."I'm not sati...
Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits as long as US does the same
Russia has reportedly agreed to abide by the limits of a nuclear arms pact it reached with the U.S. years ago after the agreement expired last week — as long as Washington does the same.The New START Treaty's expiration, which occurred on Feb. 5, leaves the nations with the two largest atomic arsenals with no restrictions for the first time in more than a half-century, The Associated Press reported. The expiration has fueled fears of a possible unconstrained nuclear arms race.In September, Presi...
Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits as long as the US does the same
Russia has reportedly agreed to abide by the limits of a nuclear arms pact it reached with the U.S. years ago after the agreement expired last week — as long as Washington does the same.The New START Treaty's expiration, which occurred on Feb. 5, leaves the nations with the two largest atomic arsenals with no restrictions for the first time in more than a half-century, The Associated Press reported. The expiration has fueled fears of a possible unconstrained nuclear arms race.In September, Russi...
Nancy Guthrie case: All of the known properties searched by authorities since disappearance
TUCSON, Ariz. — Friday night's dramatic search of a home in Rio Rico, Arizona, just north of the border with Mexico, marked the first known in the investigation for the missing Nancy Guthrie outside a property belonging to a family member.The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI conducted a court-authorized search of a home in the desert community of about 20,000 people where an individual, Carlos Palazuelos, was staying. Palazuelos had been pulled and briefly detained for questioning.Se...
Former lingerie mogul faces lawmaker questioning after FBI internal memo calls him Epstein co-conspirator
Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee will question billionaire businessman Les Wexner Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a source familiar with the committee’s work confirmed to Fox News Digital.Wexner will answer questions from Ohio, where he is a resident. Lawmakers from across both parties have demanded increased scrutiny of Wexner, the former CEO of L Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, for his association with Epstein unearthed among the 3 million...
American-owned brands on sale for Presidents' Day: L.L.Bean, Lodge, Craftsman and more
With Presidents’ Day almost here, we’ve highlighted American-owned brands running sales on cookware, clothing, grills and more. Save up to 20% on a new Weber grill and women’s L.L.Bean boots, score 33% off a Lodge cast iron pan and take nearly $100 off a Craftsman tool set — and that's barely scratching the surface.Lodge makes its products here in the U.S., and its cast iron pans and Dutch ovens get the most praise from shoppers. Original price: $119.95Get the benefits of cast iron cooking in a ...
Thomas Edison Tried to Build an EV Battery in 1901. Scientists Just Made It Work
The battery won't power cars as the famous inventor intended, but it's still got a lot of potential.
Jeffrey Epstein Advised an Elon Musk Associate on Taking Tesla Private
The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board even though she had been dead for five years.
Bondi confirms DOJ has received criminal referral alleging Brennan perjury over Steele dossier
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she received a criminal referral from the House Judiciary Committee alleging former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress, confirming the receipt during a hearing before the panel on Wednesday.Bondi's was responding to committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who directly asked the attorney general if Brennan would be indicted. The DOJ has for months been investigating Brennan and several others over the origins of the 2016 Trump-Russia probe."What I can confir...
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US says Mexican cartel drones breached Texas airspace
The FAA shut El Paso airspace, threatening 'deadly force' on aircraft.
San Francisco teachers union strike leaves 50,000 children out of school
Teachers in San Francisco are striking for health benefits and better wages, leaving nearly 50,000 students out of the classroom.The San Francisco Unified School District’s 120 schools were set to remain closed on Wednesday as approximately 6,000 public school teachers continued their strike. In addition to higher wages and better health benefits, the teachers are also seeking more resources for students with special needs. The union initially asked for a 9% raise over two years, saying it could...
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Mamdani takes heat over skipping decades-long tradition of attending Catholic archbishop installation ceremony
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after he decided to skip Friday's investiture of the new Catholic archbishop of the city, Ronald Hicks, at St. Patrick's Cathedral.In a Friday editorial from the New York Daily News, the outlet tore into Mamdani for failing to attend the new archbishop's installation ceremony, becoming the first city mayor to do so in several decades."Mayor Mamdani was wrong and frankly rude to skip Friday’s investiture of the new Catholic archbishop of New Y...
Bondi hearing devolves into chaos of shouts as AG accuses top Democrats of 'theatrics'
Attorney General Pam Bondi's hearing before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday devolved into a chaos of shouts and interruptions as she clashed with several Democratic committee members.Several Epstein victims were present in the room during Bondi's testimony, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., asked Bondi to turn around and apologize to them directly for allegedly failing to protect them amid investigations. Bondi rejected the premise and accused Jayapal of resorting to "theatrics." "Attor...
Jason Momoa Will Be a Starship Trooper in Sony’s ‘Helldivers’ Movie
The latest Sony and PlayStation collaboration will be directed by Justin Lin and hit theaters November 10, 2027.
US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says
A U.S. official confirmed to Fox News that the U.S. military earlier this week shot down what was later determined to be a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, after initially assessing it as a possible foreign drone.The misidentification eventually led to a total shutdown of airspace around the El Paso, Texas, airport. A separate U.S. administration official had told Fox News that Mexican cartel drones breached U.S. airspace near El Paso, Texas, and that counter-drone measures were taken to disab...
Meta turned Threads algorithm complaints into an official feature
Threads users have been complaining about its recommendation algorithm pretty much since the beginning of the platform. At some point, this turned into a meme, with users writing posts jokingly addressed to the algorithm in which they requested to see more posts about the topics they're actually interested in.Now, Meta is turning those "Dear algorithm" posts into an official feature that it says will allow Threads users to tune their recommendations in real time. With the change, users can write...
Coast Guard veteran, wife and two children found dead inside Florida home
A Coast Guard veteran, his wife and two children were found dead inside a Florida home in what investigators believe may have been a case of carbon monoxide poisoning.Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook that they responded to a residence on Banyan Track Way around 10:25 p.m. on Saturday for a welfare check and discovered the family deceased inside the home.The victims were identified as 33-year-old Yohan Sanchez, 37-year-old Rebeca Santos, 15-year-old Michael Melend...
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Two sisters killed in Hollywood house fire were victims of arson, police say
A Hollywood house fire that killed two sisters last week is being investigated as an arson, officials said.
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Growth of Nonfarm Jobs in 2024 and 2025 Much Weaker than Previously Reported: The Annual Benchmark Revisions
Total nonfarm employment is 1.03 million jobs lower than previously estimated.
Schumer, Dems choose partial shutdown as negotiations hit impasse
Senate Democrats aren’t budging on their Homeland Security demands, and appear ready to again thrust the government into a partial shutdown as Republicans scramble to keep the lights on.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that he and Senate Democrats were prepared to reject a short-term funding extension, known as a continuing resolution (CR), for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just days ahead of the funding deadline."We’re 3 days away from a DHS shutdown, and Repu...
California's girls' sports culture war amps up with massive protest, outrage over recent track and field title
The conflict over biological males in girls' sports in California re-entered the national spotlight over the weekend. The debate's flames were fanned by a large-scale protest at a state high school sports meeting and then a controversial outcome at a girls' track and field meet the next day. The state has become the nation's biggest epicenter for the issue, and the target of a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly violating Title IX for its transgender eligibility policies.Inte...
Australian Olympic snowboarder airlifted after suffering broken neck in Milan Cortina training accident
Four-time Olympic snowboarder Cam Bolton was airlifted to a hospital in Milan after he suffered a broken neck while training for the snowboard cross event on Thursday. Bolton, 35, crashed Monday but walked away from the incident without realizing the gravity of his injury, ESPN reported. The following day, he had increasing pain in his neck, and scans later revealed that he suffered two fractures in his neck. He was airlifted from the mountains to Milan for further treatment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE...
Notre Dame bishop blasts abortion-rights advocate named institute director, calls it ‘scandal to the faithful’
A Catholic bishop in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is criticizing the appointment of an abortion rights advocate to lead the University of Notre Dame’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, calling it a "scandal to the faithful.""There has been much news coverage, controversy, and outcry in response to the recent appointment of Associate Professor Susan Ostermann to director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies at the University of Notre Dame," Bishop Kevin Rhoades said i...
Sleep Earbuds Are Getting Scarily Advanced
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Idaho families sue over federal immigration enforcement at horse racing track
A lawsuit has been lodged on behalf of Latino U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who were detained during an October law enforcement action in Idaho that involved federal, state and local authorities.The class action complaint alleges that "approximately 400 spectators gathered at La Catedral racetrack to enjoy festivities that included horse-racing, food vendors, and games for children," but that the events were interrupted when "a swarm of 200 law enforcement officers from numerous f...
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Deadly mass shooting in Canada: What we know
Police say six victims and the suspected shooter were found inside the school.
‘People are sick of the same old thing’: Maxine Waters faces primary from Democrat 34 years her junior
Myla Rahman is aiming to use Rep. Maxine Waters' 35 years in Congress as political ammunition as she challenges the longtime Democratic congresswoman.The nonprofit executive, Los Angeles native and cancer survivor, who is 34 years younger than the 87-year-old lawmaker, is highlighting generational change as she launches a primary challenge against Waters."People are sick and tired of the same old thing," Rahman told the California Post in an interview this week.Waters, who has been in Congress s...
One Mexican Cartel ‘Drone’ Near El Paso Airspace Was Actually Party Balloon: Report
FAA initially ordered the closure of airspace over El Paso for 10 days before backtracking.
Mexican Cartel ‘Drones’ Near El Paso Airspace Were Actually Party Balloons: Report
FAA initially ordered the closure of airspace over El Paso for 10 days before backtracking.
One Mexican Cartel ‘Drone’ Near El Paso Airspace Actually Party Balloon: Report
DOD initially ordered the closure of airspace over El Paso for 10 days before backtracking.
Meta, Google face massive liability as ‘addicted kids’ trial continues in LA
Meta and Google returned to Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday for the second day of a landmark trial over claims their platforms were designed to addict young users — a closely watched case that could carry major consequences for hundreds of similar lawsuits nationwide.The outcome could put the social media giants on the hook for significant damages in this case and others should a Los Angeles jury side with the plaintiffs. The lawsuit is widely viewed as a bellwether for roughly 1,600 relat...
Tori Spelling living in a 'borderline hoarder' home as living conditions worsen
Tori Spelling's living conditions seem to be getting worse. During Friday's episode of her "misSPELLING" podcast, the "Beverly Hills, 90210" alum, 52, and her co-host Amy Sugarman openly discussed how the current state of her home could have possibly led to her recent ailment that took Spelling "down for eight weeks.""I know I have had a past of getting sick a lot and frequently, but this one took me down eight weeks," she said. "I couldn't work… I mean it started with the five petri dishes that...
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New Sungrazer Comet A1 MAPS Could Be Bright in Early April If It Survives Perihelion
In a clockwork predictable Universe, comets and how they will ultimately perform is always a big wild card. A new sungrazer comet discovered at the start of this year has given astronomers pause. C/2026 A1 MAPS could put on a memorable if brief show in early April, if it doesn’t join the long list of comets that failed to live up to expectations.
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What drives the wage gap between men and women?
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Reporter's Notebook: Clintons call for open Epstein files hearing after months of defying subpoenas
Since there was such a tempest over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, perhaps there’s a solution at hand. This compromise would satisfy both red and blue America. And the exhibition would transfix the country: Have former President Bill Clinton and President Donald Trump testify at halftime about the Epstein files.Republicans believe former President Clinton has something to hide about Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats think the same about President Trump. The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed t...
NordVPN deal: Get two years of the Complete plan for 70 percent off
NordVPN is offering a significant discount on its two-year plans, with 70 percent off its Complete tier and up to 78 percent off overall. For the Complete tier, the deal brings the total cost down to $130 for 24 months. NordVPN regularly appears on Engadget’s list of the best VPN services thanks to its wide server network, strong security tools and consistent performance across devices. NordVPN’s latest promotion puts one of its most comprehensive plans at a price that undercuts many competing p...
Vance shares advice for American Olympians speaking out against Trump policies
Vice President JD Vance shared advice he had for American Olympic athletes who have been outspoken about the Trump administration’s policies while at the Milan Cortina Games.Vance, who acknowledged he heard some boos from the crowd while he was in Italy for some of the sporting events, told reporters in Baku, Azerbaijan, that the American athletes should try to bring the country together rather than divide it further.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The Olympic athletes were un...
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Democratic lawmakers accuse US Attorney General of Epstein files ‘cover-up’
Pam Bondi insists three million pages were released while protecting victims.
Top Chinese Chipmaker Warns Rapid Data Center Buildout Plan Is Half-Baked
Companies want to build 10 years of data centers in a year with no clear plan, the CEO said.
TikTok US launches a local feed that leverages a user's exact location
TikTok US just launched a local feed for users to "get the inside scoop on must-try restaurants, shops, museums and events." This is done by leveraging the exact location of people that are using the app and comes after a change in the platform's terms of service that says the app can do just that. The platform's terms of service used to note that it could collect approximate locations, but the sale to US investors looks to have changed that to precise locations. This is an opt-in feature, despi...
ICE director refuses to resign under pressure from Eric Swalwell not to 'side with killers'
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons refused to resign under pressure from Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who offered him the ultimatum to do so, or "side with the killers."The heated exchange during Tuesday’s House Homeland Security Committee hearing isn’t the first time Swalwell has confronted ICE over its mass deportation operations. He previously co-authored the "ICE OUT Act" with fellow committee member Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., which would strip qualified immunity from federal immigration agen...
The Director of ‘Predator: Badlands’ Goes Deep on the Ending, Callbacks, Deleted Scenes, and More
Dan Trachtenberg also told io9 a story he was worried he'd have to take to his grave about an early reaction to the film.
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Donald Trump allies near ‘total victory’ in wiping out US climate regulation
Their plan targets a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger health.
'The View' fans brace themselves for return of guest conservative host Elisabeth Hasselbeck
"The View" co-host Joy Behar and show producer Brian Teta addressed the fan backlash and reaction on Tuesday to former host Elisabeth Hasselbeck's return to the show with Alyssa Farah Griffin on maternity leave."We announced all these people coming on, and our fans have always had strong reactions to it, but there was a lot of reaction to Elisabeth Hasselbeck, which surprised me a little bit because she's — don't get me wrong, Elisabeth has controversial takes occasionally and passionate takes —...
Netflix is reportedly filming the Stranger Things Broadway show this week
Though the original series is very much done, Netflix is going to squeeze as much juice out of Stranger Things as it can. The company is said to be filming the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow so it can offer up a recording on its streaming service.Several public performances were canceled this week to accommodate filming, according to The Hollywood Reporter. They'll recommence on February 15. Filming is taking place before the original Broadway cast leaves the production...
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‘The nation mourns’: Carney offers support after deadly Canada shooting
The attack left at least seven dead at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Woman had argued with father in Texas over Trump before deadly shooting: UK investigation
A British woman who was fatally shot while visiting her father’s home in Texas had argued with him about President Donald Trump earlier that day, the BBC reported.Lucy Harrison, 23, from Warrington, Cheshire, died on Jan. 10, 2025, inside the home in Prosper, near Dallas, the Cheshire Constabulary said in a previous release. An autopsy report from the Collin County Medical Examiner, obtained by Fox News Digital, revealed that Harrison died from a gunshot wound to the chest.Police in Texas invest...
T-Mobile Will Start Testing Live Translation on Calls, No App Required
The mobile carrier announced today that subscribers can register for a free beta test of the new feature.
Don Lemon hires surprising attorney, an ex-Trump appointee prosecutor who exposed massive Minnesota fraud case
Former CNN host Don Lemon has added an unlikely attorney to his legal team as he faces charges over his role in a January protest by anti-immigration enforcement agitators at a Minnesota church.Joe Thompson, who served as the acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota after being appointed by President Donald Trump in May 2025, resigned from the U.S. Attorney's Office in January. He was the lead prosecutor who helped uncover the massive $250 million Feeding Our Future food fraud case tied to the state's...
Deadly B.C. shooting is one of Canada's worst school shootings
Tuesday's mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in B.C.'s Peace region marked one of the worst school shootings in Canadian history, with 10 people dead in total inside a school and a home, including a suspect.
A four-pack of Apple's first-gen AirTags is on sale for $64
Good deals on Apple products aren’t as frequent as we’d like them to be, but if there’s one of the company’s products that does seem to enjoy pretty regular price cuts, it’s the AirTag. Right now you can pick up a four-pack of Apple’s diminutive first-generation Bluetooth trackers for $64, which translates to 35 percent off and a near record low price. Bear in mind that this deal brings the price per AirTag down to about $16 if you were to buy them individually, and when not on sale they usuall...
Ex-FBI official flags possible scam as third alleged Nancy Guthrie letter emerges
Former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker told Fox News’ "The Faulkner Focus" he is "highly skeptical" regarding a third letter being sent to TMZ and suggests it may be bad actors looking to capitalize on the ongoing situation. "I just don’t think anything TMZ has brought forward has panned out. I mean it’s a good vehicle for people to come in and do this, TMZ gets some viewership and it sort of ties up the investigative team trying to run this down. But I sense a scam here," Swecker said.Swek...
CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
Seattle schools staying open despite Seahawks Super Bowl parade, absences unexcused
Seattle Seahawks fans will undoubtedly come out in droves for Wednesday’s Super Bowl celebration, but for students partying, it will hurt their attendance records.Seattle Public Schools announced earlier this week that schools will not only stay open, but going to the parade will not count as an excused absence."Seattle is buzzing with excitement as we celebrate the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory! Moments like this bring our city together, spark pride across generations, and remind us of t...
NASA Thinks Boeing’s Starliner Can Fly in April, Which Is Hilarious
NASA engineers are targeting April for an uncrewed Starliner mission, with a crewed flight possible this fall, the agency’s commercial crew manager said Monday.
Kid Rock fires back at 'haters and fake news' over lip-sync claims from Turning Point halftime performance
Kid Rock is firing back at critics who accused him of lip-syncing during Turning Point USA’s halftime show.After social media lit up with claims that his performance of "Bawitdaba" didn’t match the video feed, the rocker took to X to shut it down."My halftime performance was pre-recorded but performed live. No lip-syncing like the haters and fake news are trying to report. When they synced the cameras to my performance on ‘Bawitdaba,’ it did not line up as I explain in this video," Kid Rock wrot...
Tillis rips 'political lawfare' and praises grand jury after Dems avoid charges in ‘illegal orders’ case
A Senate Republican known for breaking with the Trump administration praised a grand jury’s decision not to indict several congressional Democrats who urged service members to refuse what they described as "illegal orders."Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., applauded a Washington, D.C., grand jury’s decision to reject an indictment against six congressional Democrats who last year called on service members to refuse what they characterized as illegal orders under the Trump administration."Political lawfa...
Patriots' Will Campbell explains why he stiffed media after poor Super Bowl performance: 'I know myself'
Nobody on the New England Patriots offense looked otherworldly during Super Bowl LX, but Will Campbell took the brunt of the blame.The offensive tackle was the fourth selection of last year's NFL Draft, which automatically comes with quite high expectations.Campbell struggled throughout the season, especially in the playoffs, as he had just returned from a Grade 3 MCL sprain in Week 18. In the Super Bowl, he allowed 14 pressures — the most in a game by any lineman all season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ...
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Will Be Exciting… if You Care About Galaxy AI
A new Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are headed our way, but the specs aren't the big news.
Who is Ilia Malinin? 'Quad God' might already be one of the greatest figure skaters of all time
Ilia Malinin was given his "Quad God" nickname when he was just a child, and he has lived up to the billing.The 21-year-old earned his first Olympic gold medal on Sunday as part of the mixed team event, and now he is the heavy favorite to get some individual hardware.Malinin dominated his run in the short program on Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Games, positioning himself quite favorably for the medal event.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM And this is just the beginning for some...
The ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Showrunner Isn’t Worried About Becoming ‘Game of Thrones’
Unlike the latter stages of 'Thrones', or the controversies of 'House of the Dragon', 'Knight' is planning on keeping George R.R. Martin involved.
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Why is retired New Zealand judge Sir William Young still on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal? – Uzra Zeya
OPINION: US-based Human Rights First is calling for Sir William Young to stand down.
