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Companies Hang on to their Workers, and Workers Cling to their Jobs: One More Factor why it’s Tough for Job Seekers
Much slower turnover in the labor force leaves fewer job openings to be filled.
Feds shift to targeted immigration enforcement in Minneapolis under Homan
The Trump administration is shifting its approach to cracking down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis after federal agents' actions drew scrutiny and sparked protests, sources tell Fox News.Minneapolis has become a flash point for clashes between federal immigration enforcement agents and agitators, particularly following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Local leaders slammed the Trump administration's actions in Minneapolis, with Mayor Jacob Frey calling on Immigration and ...
Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds
Nearly half of cancers could be avoided by cutting out three major risk factors, a new study has revealed.Research published this week in Nature Medicine identified that nearly 40% of global cancer cases are linked to tobacco (15% of new cases), infections (10%) and alcohol consumption (3%).Overall, 7.1 million cancer diagnoses in 2022 were linked to 30 modifiable risk factors, according to the study.DOES CANCER REDUCE ALZHEIMER'S RISK? NEW STUDY EXPLORES THE CONNECTION"The key here is that almo...
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal wins record-breaking $32M in arbitration: reports
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made MLB history Thursday, reportedly winning an arbitration case that will pay him $32 million this season after his team proposed a $19 million salary.Skubal, who won his second straight American League Cy Young Award in 2025, had a three-person salary arbitration panel rule in his favor, ESPN reported.Skubal’s victory marks a new salary record awarded to a player in the arbitration system by $1 million. The New York Yankees avoided arbitration with Juan Soto in...
Anti-ICE 'digital Minutemen' use military-grade surveillance tactics against feds
Early last week, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the bureau is investigating the use of the encrypted Signal messaging platform by "ICE Watch" activists to track and block federal immigration enforcement.Just days later, Jill Garvey, co-founder of a group called "States at the Core," logged into a Zoom webinar to train a new crop of "rapid responders" on a military-grade intelligence gathering method called "SALUTE." An acronym for Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment, SALUT...
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Is There A Link Between Primordial Black Holes, Neutrinos, and Dark Matter?
In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, there are no known sources anywhere in the universe capable of producing such energy—100,000 times more than the highest-energy particle ever produced by the Large Hadron Collider, the world's most powerful particle accelerator. However, a team of physicists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently hypothesized that something like this coul...
Tate McRae responds to backlash over U.S. Olympics ad: 'Y'all know I'm Canada down'
Alberta's Tate McRae found herself in hot water this week after the 22-year-old musician appeared in an NBC ad highlighting the 2026 U.S. Winter Olympics team. And after a sustained social media response criticizing her apparent endorsement of the United States over her home country, McRae took to Instagram to respond.
David Furnish, husband of Elton John, accuses Daily Mail of homophobia in U.K. privacy trial
Canadian producer David Furnish, British singer Elton John's husband, told London's High Court on Thursday that the publisher of the Daily Mail had unlawfully obtained information about them, including information stolen from their friend Prince Harry. He also accused the publisher's titles of being 'actively homophobic' about their relationship.
Businessman Rick Caruso considers running for LA mayor in wake of Palisades Fire report
Businessman Rick Caruso, who last month announced that he would not seek elected office after an unsuccessful run against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, indicated this week that he is reconsidering in light of new allegations that Bass pushed for a report on the Palisades Fire to be watered down.Caruso, who lost the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral contest to Bass, slammed the mayor in a Wednesday post on X."Today’s @latimes report is an absolute outrage. Karen Bass actively covered up a report meant to ...
'Yellowstone' fans shocked as new trailer for Luke Grimes-led spinoff hints major character may be dead
"Yellowstone" fans expressed their shock and dismay over hints that a major character from the original flagship series may have been killed off in the upcoming spinoff show "Marshals.""Marshals," which will air on CBS, follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), the youngest son of the Dutton family, as he leaves ranch life behind and becomes a U.S. Marshal in rural Montana after the events of "Yellowstone." In the 2024 series finale of the hit Paramount+ Western show, Kayce and his wife, Monica Dutton...
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Epstein planned ‘playroom’ in hotel near Buckingham Palace
Emails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.
Authorities investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance say they're taking ransom notes seriously
Investigators believe the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, officials in Arizona said Thursday.
Start of Frank Stronach's sex assault trial in Toronto stalls as lawyer argues complainants possibly coached
The start of the sex assault trial for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach has been stalled as his lawyer argues in Toronto court that some of the complainants may have been coached during preparatory meetings with the Crown.
‘Rock Springs’ Brings Horror From the Past Into Its Tale of Contemporary Grief
Writer-director Vera Miao’s film, which stars Kelly Marie Tran and Benedict Wong, premiered in the Midnight program at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Trump claims DNI Tulsi Gabbard was at Georgia election hub search because AG Pam Bondi wanted her there
President Donald Trump addressed a recent controversy over Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard's presence at an FBI search of the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Georgia."She took a lot of heat two days ag,o because she went in at Pam's insistence. She went in, and she looked at votes ... because Pam wanted her to do it," Trump said, referring to Attorney General Pam Bondi, while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.The president went on to s...
Federal government to raise $50 minimum fine for foreign interference
Those who contravene new rules against foreign interference in Canada could face a more expensive penalty, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree told a parliamentary committee on Thursday.
Canadian pop star Tate McRae responds to fan backlash over Team USA support in Olympics ad
Canadian-born pop star Tate McRae doubled down on her roots after fans were left outraged on social media by her support of Team USA in a recent ad promoting the Milan Cortina Olympics and Super Bowl LX. McRae, who was born in Calgary, Alberta, appeared to intensify the sporting rivalry between Canada and the U.S. when she appeared in an ad for NBC. In the clip, shared on Instagram with her nine million followers, McRae expressed excitement about meeting U.S. athletes, including Olympic gold med...
Britain drags feet on IRGC terror designation as Iran-linked center allegedly sells extremist merchandise
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government is facing intense criticism over its failure to swiftly outlaw Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The development comes as a London-based Islamic center has been accused of selling merchandise supporting terrorism.Potkin Azarmehr, a British-Iranian expert on Iran who has written extensively on Iran’s influence operations in the United Kingdom, told Fox News Digital the "Islamic Centre of England is a regime outpost."The head of the c...
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King Charles heckled over Andrew’s ties to Epstein
A protester asked if Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should face a police inquiry.
Jill Biden's ex-husband, now charged with murder, called wife 'greatest thing in my life'
The ex-husband of former first lady Jill Biden, who is charged with murdering his current wife, once described his spouse as "the greatest thing in my life," according to reports. William "Bill" Stevenson, 77, was arrested Monday in connection with the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson following a weeks-long investigation, the New Castle County Division of Police said. Officers responded to the couple's Delaware home on Dec. 28, 2025 for a reported domestic dispute when they found Linda Steve...
Arctic blast fuels scrutiny of Biden’s $8B electric bus push as watchdogs cite oversight failures
EXCLUSIVE: The Arctic blast that snowed in much of the East exposed not only the need for road salt but also the possibility that untold taxpayer dollars were wasted on risky electric bus subsidy programs under the Biden administration, according to critics of those initiatives.That’s the claim from Power the Future, a top energy advocacy and watchdog group that also compared the disbursement of more than $8 billion over at least two related federal subsidy programs to oversight failures by the ...
Semi-truck driver held on ICE detainer after 4 killed in head-on crash
The driver of a semi-truck at the center of a multi-vehicle crash that left four dead in Indiana is in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a detainer was placed on him.Indiana State Police said the fatal crash happened Tuesday around 4 p.m. in the area of State Road 67 and County Road 550 East in Jay County, where the truck collided with a van. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News that driver Bekzhan Beishekeev is a Kyrgyzstani national who entered the...
Prime members can play Alan Wake 2 for free on Luna
If you haven't yet played Alan Wake 2, here's your chance to immerse yourself in its terrors for free. Prime members can play it this month on Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service at no additional charge.The "fantastic" Alan Wake 2 oozes "psychedelic terror," as Engadget's Jessica Conditt put it in our review. The 2023 horror-survival game uses a dual-protagonist motif, alternating between the lost author Wake and the stoic FBI agent Saga Anderson. It "tells a twisted, serpentine story of paranorm...
House GOP moves to require proof of citizenship, photo ID to vote in federal election
House GOP leaders are forging ahead on legislation aimed at imposing new federal guardrails to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in national elections.House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., confirmed to Fox News Digital that the chamber would vote on the SAVE America Act introduced by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, next week.It comes after conservatives threatened to extend the partial government shutdown earlier this week if the legislation was not included in Congress' bipartisan funding bills. But...
Self-identified Antifa member arrested after allegedly threatening ICE agents, DOJ says
A Minnesota man who self-identifies as an Antifa member was arrested Thursday after allegedly making violent threats against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the Department of Justice said.Kyle Wagner, 37, of Minneapolis, is accused in a criminal complaint of using social media in January to encourage assaults on federal law enforcement officers and threaten ICE agents.The DOJ said Wagner had urged followers to confront and attack ICE officers, referred to agents as "murder...
Nancy Pelosi swipes at Trump, accusing him of crowning himself as 'king'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a jab at President Donald Trump during a speech on Wednesday, saying that he "crowned himself king."During her remarks at the Washington Press Club Foundation's annual congressional dinner, Pelosi claimed that the nation "is in a crisis of conscience."She said the country's president "has crowned himself king," the nation's Congress has "abolished itself" and the U.S. Supreme Court "has gone rogue."NANCY PELOSI FACES SOCIAL MEDIA BACKLASH OVER BEHAVIOR AT B...
Meta is giving its AI slop feed an app of its own
Meta is developing a standalone app for Vibes, its feed of AI-generated videos, according to reports from TechCrunch and Platformer. Vibes was introduced as a feature in the Meta AI app in September 2025. Similar to OpenAI's Sora app, Vibes lets users prompt Meta AI to create TikTok-style vertical videos."Following the strong early traction of Vibes within Meta AI, we are testing a standalone app to build on that momentum," Meta said in a statement. "We’ve seen that users are increasingly leanin...
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LAPD kills man allegedly holding gun near California Science Center, officials say
Los Angeles police shot a man after receiving reports of someone with a firearm in the parking lot of the California Science Center in Exposition Park on Thursday morning. Fire officials said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Project Hail Mary is getting its own LEGO set
The upcoming science fiction film Project Hail Mary is getting a LEGO set. This is fascinating because LEGO typically makes sets based on long-standing franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter. Project Hail Mary doesn't even hit theaters until March 20. It's not an entirely new IP. The movie is based on a 2021 book written by Andy Weir, the same author behind The Martian. It's cool to see a LEGO set based on something more contemporary than its usual fare. The 830-piece set looks pretty nift...
Sweeping bill to crush sanctuary cities, protect ICE agents unveiled in Senate
FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Republican wants to kneecap sanctuary cities and provide more stringent protections for federal agents in a sweeping package designed to push back against disruptions to the Trump administration’s immigration operations. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., plans to introduce his Protect America Act, a colossal legislative package that would punish sanctuary cities, enhance penalties for illegal entry and reentry, boost protections for federal agents, and defund "corrupt" nongovernme...
Xikipedia Wants to Take the ‘Doom’ Out of ‘Doomscrolling’
An endless feed of random Wikipedia articles might be just what your soul needs.
Laurence Fishburne Is the Latest Big Name to Join Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Exorcist’
The 'Matrix' legend has joined the star-studded cast for Flanagan's all-new take on the horror classic.
9 Great Deals on WIRED-Approved Valentine's Day Gifts (2026)
These swoon-worthy deals on WIRED-tested date night boxes, sex toys, and other gadgets will make your Valentine's Day extra sweet.
Can You Guess What Creature Won the Close-Up Photographer of the Year Competition?
We'll give you a hint: It lives underwater, but it doesn't swim. At least, not as an adult.
Mayor Bass facing blowback over explosive report that she altered wildfire report to downplay city's role
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire this week after a Los Angeles Times report claiming she successfully altered in her favor a critical after-action report on the devastating southern California wildfires that killed 31 people. While Bass has repeatedly denied that she interfered with the report, the Los Angeles Times reports, citing two sources, that Bass was concerned that the city could be exposed to legal liability for its lack of preparedness and removed or softened language implica...
Billie Eilish's brother Finneas rips 'old White men' who were angered by anti-ICE Grammys speech
Finneas O’Connell, a Grammy Award-winning producer and brother of Billie Eilish, slammed the "powerful old White men" who were "outraged" over his sister's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys last Sunday.Eilish's brother took to Instagram Threads Wednesday to defend his sister after she faced backlash from conservatives for saying "f--- ICE" and declaring that "no one is illegal on stolen land" while accepting the Grammy for Song of the Year at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. "Seeing a lot of very pow...
Fact check: Is Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Epstein files?
CBC’s fact-check team searched for Mark Carney’s name in the U.S. Justice Department’s Epstein Library. Here’s what we found.
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Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone
Police say images and videos show Hoiby raping women who could not resist.
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New York City Forecast to See More Snow and then Bitter Cold
A fast-moving storm this weekend could drop new snow on the grimy piles that have accumulated across the city. Bitter cold will follow.
Warren and Bessent erupt into shouting match over Trump's Warsh joke
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., sparred with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Thursday during a Senate Banking Committee hearing over a joke President Donald Trump made about Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh.Warren, the panel's ranking member, asked Bessent about comments Trump made over the weekend, when he joked — or appeared to joke — about suing Warsh if he failed to lower the national interest rate. The question triggered a shouting match between the two.CAN YOU SHUT HIM UP?: WATERS AND ...
Pressley says 'nothing to see here' when asked about her dramatic multimillion-dollar wealth jump in office
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., dodged questions about her climbing wealth on Wednesday when approached about how she accumulated value from a set of rental properties."Sir, I submit a financial disclosure, just like everybody else. There's nothing to see here," Pressley told Fox News.Her office did not respond to additional requests for comment.Pressley’s net worth is the latest among progressives in the House of Representatives to come under scrutiny for drastically increasing since being elect...
The CIA stops publishing The World Factbook
The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending one of its popular services, The World Factbook. Over the decades, this reference has provided readers with information about different countries and communities around the world. The post from the CIA announcing the news didn't provide any information about why it will stop offering The World Factbook. The agency was subject to the same buyouts and job cuts that decimated much of the federal workforce in 2025, so maybe this type of public-facing tool...
The 2026 Winter Olympics Will Have a Major Impact on the Region’s Snow
A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.
Vance, Rubio cheer on Team USA women's ice hockey in their Winter Olympics opening win
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were at the Winter Olympics on Thursday to cheer on Team USA’s women’s ice hockey in their win over the Czech Republic, 5-1.Vance and Rubio were spotted in the crowd with women’s ice hockey gold medalists Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux, speedskating gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno and figure skating gold medalist Evan Lysacek.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMilan was the first stop on Vance’s trip comb...
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How failing negotiations could spiral into a bitter fight over the Colorado River
Negotiators for seven states remain deeply divided over how to cut water use along the Colorado River. The chances of a court battle appear to be growing.
The Rise and Fall of the World's Largest Gay Dating App
The new book The Wall Dancers explores the uneasy relationship between Chinese internet users and a government that is always watching.
Investigation of Nike's DEI practices could have major nationwide impact on hiring, says Alan Dershowitz
A Harvard Law School professor said the federal investigation into Nike’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices — alleged to discriminate against White employees — could have sweeping implications for public and private hiring practices."This is a big, big, big deal, because many, many companies were forced under DEI... to create Black quotas and quotas for other groups," Professor Alan Dershowitz said Thursday on "Fox & Friends."Dershowitz said the Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss...
Razer Wants to Sell You a $1,337 Gaming Mouse
Remember the 1999 Boomslang mouse? Now, you can once again fondle one of a limited set of 1,337.
The Latest Apple Watch Is $100 Off
Upgrade to a full day of battery life and new health features.
The Switch 2-exclusive co-op adventure Orbitals launches this summer
Nintendo capped off today’s partner-focused Nintendo Direct with a flurry of Bethesda-related announcements, but arguably the most interesting game of the showcase appeared right at the start. First announced at the beginning of the year, Orbitals is a two-player puzzle adventure game in which you and your co-op partner play as the intergalactic explorers Maki and Omura, on a mission to save their home in the stars from an incoming cosmic storm. Gameplay-wise, Orbitals looks like it’s at least p...
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Russian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crash
Judge Andrew Baker said the deadly collision was 'wholly avoidable'.
Scientists Tried Drilling Into Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ But the Ice Had Other Plans
A project that has been years in the making came to an early halt about 3,000 feet deep in the ice.
Noem deploys to both borders, says ICE won't be deterred by sanctuary officials who 'want to create conflict'
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem deployed to the northern and southern borders in a single day this week as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement across the country. Despite increased criticism following the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minnesota, Noem told Fox News Digital that the department would not be deterred by sanctuary politicians from doing the work of getting dangerous illegal aliens off the streets."I think people would wan...
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They were killed after a fight at a Halloween party. Now one man is charged with murder
A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting at a Halloween party in Santa Clarita that left two people dead. He has been charged with two counts of murder.
The Director of ‘Masters of the Universe’ Promises It’ll Be Silly
'Bumblebee' director Travis Knight knows that He-Man and friends are a little goofy.
Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected
For years, we've been told that encryption is the gold standard for digital privacy. If data is encrypted, it is supposed to be locked away from hackers, companies and governments alike. That assumption just took a hit. In a federal investigation tied to alleged COVID-19 unemployment fraud in Guam, a U.S. territory where federal law applies, Microsoft confirmed it provided law enforcement with BitLocker recovery keys. Those keys allowed investigators to unlock encrypted data on multiple laptops....
Get two years of access to Proton VPN for 70 percent off right now
Proton VPN is offering a steep discount on its Proton VPN Plus subscription, with the two-year plan currently priced at $2.99 per month. You’ll pay $72 upfront for 24 months of service, which amounts to 70 percent off the usual monthly rate and brings the long-term cost well below what many premium VPNs typically charge.We’ve consistently been impressed by Proton VPN’s focus on privacy, its nonprofit ownership structure and the way it balances security features with strong real-world speeds. It’...
Hospital attack kills 22 in southern Sudan as famine threatens more of war-torn Darfur region
Famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan's western Darfur region, a global hunger monitoring group said Thursday as an attack by paramilitary forces on a military hospital in the country's south killed 22 people, including the hospital's director and three members of its medical staff.
JLab's comically oversized headphones are not an April Fool's Prank
JLab just released a gigantic pair of headphones that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker. The Blue XL headphones are ridiculously oversized, making them headphones in name only. I don't even think Andre the Giant could've comfortably worn these suckers. Unless you have a mythically large head, these are basically "headphone speakers." The idea is to drape them around your neck and stream tunes for all to hear. Though you could also pop them on a table or something. I prefer my Bluetooth speakers to ...
From protest to felony: the lines Minnesota anti-ICE agitators may be crossing
Federal prosecutors have charged more than 150 anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota with crimes ranging from obstruction of federal agents to FACE Act violations — offenses that carry penalties from fines to years in prison — as the Justice Department warns that similar conduct will be prosecuted aggressively nationwide. The response in the state offers a roadmap of sorts for how the Justice Department could move to quash similar protests nationwide and respond to unrest during Trump’s second presid...
Out of office but back online: Harris rebrands ‘Kamala HQ’ for 2026 midterms amid 2028 buzz
In a move sure to spark more 2028 speculation, former Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday relaunched her "Kamala HQ" social media presence used during her 2024 White House run as "an online organizing project for next-generation campaigning."Harris announced that the account, which has over five million followers on TikTok and over one million on X, is now being called "Headquarters," and will be used as a "youth mobilization organization" ahead of this year's midterm elections, in a partne...
Out of office but back online: Harris rebrands Kamala HQ for 2026 midterms amid 2028 buzz
In a move sure to spark more 2028 speculation, former Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday relaunched her Kamala HQ social media presence used during her 2024 White House run as "an online organizing project for next-generation campaigning."Harris announced that the account, which has over 5 million followers on TikTok and over 1 million on X, is now being called Headquarters, and will be used as a "youth mobilization organization" ahead of this year's midterm elections, in a partnership wit...
Single tip triggers massive California human trafficking bust with more than 600 arrests
A single tip about a quiet suburban home in California exploded into a massive human trafficking takedown that rescued nearly 20 children, uncovered residential brothels and netted more than 600 arrests statewide, authorities said Tuesday.The week-long operation, dubbed Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, involved dozens of agencies and led to the rescue of 12 adults and five children in Los Angeles County alone, officials said during a news conference.Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the ...
'Blue Bloods' star Jennifer Esposito slams Hollywood's lack of 'decency' after losing home to finance film
Jennifer Esposito is calling out Hollywood after revealing she lost the home she mortgaged to make her first feature film.The "Blue Bloods" alum, 52, shared an emotional video on Instagram, telling followers she is being forced to move out of the house she leveraged to finance "Fresh Kills" — a critically acclaimed film she wrote, directed, produced and starred in."Yeah, I’m looking like a-- right now ‘cause I’ve been crying ‘cause I’m moving out of my home that I mortgaged to make my film," Esp...
NVIDIA reportedly won't release new graphics cards this year
With gaming becoming an ever-smaller part of NVIDIA's lucrative business, the company reportedly won't bother releasing new graphics cards this year. The Information reported on Thursday that NVIDIA has pushed back its plan to release an update to the RTX 50 line in 2026. This would be the first time in three decades that the company hasn't launched new gaming chips. The culprit? Why, AI, of course.AI demand has driven the current memory chip shortage, throwing the consumer electronics industry ...
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Starmer blames security services for Mandelson vetting fiasco
Security vetting began only after Sir Keir Starmer had announced the appointment.
DHS lashes out at NY Times after report claiming pregnant women in Minneapolis 'hiding from ICE'
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said The New York Times "should be embarrassed" after publishing a video report Wednesday titled "Pregnant Women in Minneapolis Hiding From ICE Face Impossible Choice," which alleged ICE has been targeting hospitals for deportation operations.DHS posted a statement on its X account rebuking the outlet's claim that federal immigration officers are targeting healthcare centers in Minneapolis."The @nytimes should be embarrassed with this attempt to smear DH...
Daring Theory Challenges the Black Hole’s Reign Over the Milky Way’s Core
There is a lot we have yet to understand about the center of the Milky Way—could it be due to a mass of invisible dark matter?
'The Daily Show' roasts Gavin Newsom on homelessness, high-speed rail in satirical 'leading man' video
"The Daily Show" took aim at Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., on Wednesday, in a segment that presented the California governor as a possible 2028 contender while mocking his tenure as governor.The show’s "Daily Showography" series detailed Newsom’s rise to power, beginning with his launch of a winery, as the narrator said, "With nothing but his grit, his refined palate and the financial backing of an oil tycoon."After noting Newsom’s ascent from mayor of San Francisco to governor, the narrator also...
Dangerous person alert issued by RCMP after woman abducted in Pimicikamak Cree Nation
Manitoba RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert for Joshua Paupanekis, 39, after the abduction of Raeanne Thomas, 20, in Pimicikamak Cree Nation.
Yukon hockey prospect McKenna allegedly struck man in the face during altercation, police say
In a news release issued late Wednesday, the State College Police Department said McKenna, 18, faces four charges including felony aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct after an altercation near Pennsylvania State University's main campus.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Trump tells Harvard, 'Show me the money'
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Trump seeks $1B in damages from Harvard University over ‘serious and heinous illegalities’- Pope Leo calls for world free from persecution while honoring Holocaust victims- Holocaust descendant leads Israeli forces after Oct 7 attacksTOP STORY: President Trump says he’s seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard, escalating his fight with the un...
Everything we know about Nancy Guthrie's ransom note as sheriff says she was abducted
TUCSON, Ariz. – Two news outlets received possible ransom notes relating to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which reportedly contain "sensitive information" that may only have been known to the person who took her.Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tucson home at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.While officials didn't initially elaborate on the circumstances of her disappearance, Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Monday that "we do, in fact, have a crime...
Adafruit Warns New Ghost Gun Laws Could Have Unintended Consequences for 3D Printers
Bills in Washington and New York would require 3D printers to scan and block firearm blueprints.
The best tech gifts and cool gadgets for 2026
It can be tough to find a good gift for tech obsessives. Since they keep up with the latest releases, they probably already have the new high-profile gadgets out there. Luckily, Engadget staffers keep their eyes peeled all year long for the truly unique stuff. We travel to CES, attend product launches, cover major and minor tech events we also can’t help but buy ourselves any zany, clever, addictive or productive tech we happen to stumble across. In short, we’ve got some ideas about good gifts f...
‘Starfleet Academy’ Just Threaded the Needle on a Near-Perfect Tribute to ‘Deep Space Nine’
'Series Acclimation Mil' puts a stellar spotlight on the unique position 'Starfleet Academy' finds itself in to reflect on the legacy of 'Star Trek.'
Dem rising star who called Trump ‘con man’ spent over $120K on luxury hotels, transportation and security
FIRST ON FOX: Progressive rising star Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, spent over $120,000 on luxury hotels, transportation and private security services over the course of 2025.Federal Election Commission filings for Crockett, who has referred to President Donald Trump as a "slick con man" only concerned about pleasing the rich, show she sank just over $124,000 from her House and Senate campaign funds on luxury lodging, high-end transportation and private secu...
The College Board Is Banning Students From Using Smart Glasses During the SATs
Smart glasses are the ultimate cheating tool, and colleges know it.
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Is New Zealand defence and intelligence policy aligning with Aukus in all but name? – The Conversation
OPINION: Plans include spending $100–300m on long-range drones for vast ocean patrols.
Are VPNs legal?
VPNs have a mixed reputation, primarily because you can use the technology to hide your location and identity on the internet. Even the best VPNs can be used to conceal crimes and make the perpetrators harder to track. Fortunately, most of the world's governments (at least for now) recognize that VPNs are just technology that can be used for good or ill.That means VPNs are legal in almost every country in the world. The countries that do restrict VPNs tend to be those where internet freedoms are...
Canadian Olympic snowboarder drops out of big air event following hard crash
Canadian Olympic big air snowboarder Mark McMorris was forced to drop out of the event after he suffered a hard crash during practice at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games on Wednesday.McMorris had won a gold medal in the big air competition at the 2021 World Championships and was expected to contend for a podium spot at this year’s Winter Olympics. But the tough spill caused him to be taken off the slopes on a stretcher and landed him briefly in the hospital.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOX...
Science Discovers a New Destiny for Your Old Mattress
Figuring out what to do with an unwanted mattress is the worst.
7-year-old injures hand after accidentally discharging firearm in Maryland classroom
A 7-year-old student was injured Wednesday after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a classroom at Freetown Elementary School in Maryland, authorities said.The Anne Arundel County Police Department said the second grade student, who had the firearm, injured his hand when the weapon discharged. Other students were present in the classroom, but no additional injuries were reported.The Anne Arundel County Public Schools said on X that it is working with police and providing support services t...
How to use your Apple Watch to precisely find your new AirTag
Our review of the new AirTag went up yesterday, and that involved testing the new Precision Finding feature on Apple Watches. In the process, I found the setup to be confusing and counterintuitive, and was relieved to discover it wasn’t just me. If, like me, you’ve been trying to set up Precision Finding on your Apple Watch for the AirTag you’ve just unboxed and attached to a precious belonging, here are the exact steps to take. First, make sure your Apple Watch is compatible with the feature. T...
Targeted for their faith overseas, persecuted Christians get a White House welcome under Trump
FIRST ON FOX: The White House is welcoming a cohort of persecuted Christians from around the globe on Thursday following President Donald Trump's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, Fox News Digital learned. The White House Faith Office, led by senior adviser Pastor Paula White-Cain and faith director Jenny Korn, will welcome at least six Christians who have been persecuted in their home countries, such as China, Nigeria and Cuba, Fox News Digital learned. The White House meeting comes as T...
Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year
After celebrating its fifth anniversary earlier this month, the tough-as-nails survival Viking game Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year. Initially launched as a Steam Early Access game in 2021, Valheim lets you team up with up to nine other players online as you explore a procedurally generated open world inspired by Norse mythology. Whether playing alone or with your Viking pals, survival depends on crafting the right gear, building shelters and prevailing in punishing combat encounters. Th...
El Salvador’s Bukele says violent gang bangers are literal Satan worshippers in sharp immigration warning
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele joined the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, warning attendees that violent gang members in his country have a documented history of worshiping Satan — and that some of those gang members have crossed into the U.S."Many people don't know that our enemy was not just the flesh and blood, but spiritual as well. The gangs didn't just murder, rape, extort. They also worship Satan," Bukele said on Thursday morning from the U.S. Capito...
El Salvador’s Bukele says violent gang bangers are literal Satan worshippers, in sharp immigration warning
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele joined the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, warning attendees that violent gang members in his country have a documented history of worshiping Satan — and that some of those gang members have crossed into the U.S."Many people don't know that our enemy was not just the flesh and blood, but spiritual as well. The gangs didn't just murder, rape, extort. They also worship Satan," Bukele said on Thursday morning from the U.S. Capito...
House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science
FIRST ON FOX: House Republicans are sounding the alarm over what they say is a growing threat from China-linked "paper mills" that may be injecting fake scientific research into U.S. government-funded programs, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded science and American scientific leadership.In oversight letters sent this week and obtained by Fox News Digital, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, and subcommittee chair Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., ...
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to Switch 2 on June 3
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is heading to the Switch 2 on June 3. The news was dropped at this morning's Nintendo Direct livestream. This is the second part of the FF7 remake-a-palooza. The first installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, was released for Nintendo's console on January 22. Only a six month wait between chapters? Sony fans had to wait four years. For the uninitiated, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth remakes the middle portion of the PS1 classic Final Fantasy 7. The graphics are, obviously...
NATO's new defence target could mean $63B federal deficit, PBO warns
The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the federal Defence Department budget will have to increase by $33.5 billion annually in order for Canada to meet NATO's revised defence spending targets. The watchdog also estimates that the higher defence spending could lead to substantially higher federal deficits.
NATO's new defence target could add $63B to federal deficit, PBO warns
The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the federal Defence Department budget will have to increase by $33.5 billion annually in order for Canada to meet NATO's revised defence spending targets. The watchdog also estimates that the higher defence spending could lead to substantially higher federal deficits.
Trump defends Noem at National Prayer Breakfast, rejects calls to fire DHS secretary: 'Why would I do that?'
President Donald Trump completely rejected the idea of firing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem despite mounting criticism over the administration's immigration enforcement tactics.While addressing the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Trump said that he had been asked about firing Noem during his interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas. The president dismissed the notion entirely."Why would I do that?" Trump said. "We have the strongest border in the h...
Lindsey Vonn trains with knee brace after completely rupturing ACL one week before Olympic return
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn was back to training just days after she "completely ruptured" her ACL in a crash, a setback that came only a week before the U.S. ski star was due to make her Winter Games return at Milan Cortina.In a video posted to her social media on Thursday, Vonn performed a series of workouts including squats, box jumps and side lunges. She was wearing a knee brace on her left leg as a result of the numerous injuries she sustained after crashing during a World Cup race i...
Guerrilla reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action spin-off for PS5 and PC
Horizon is one of PlayStation's biggest franchises at this point. Alongside Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, there are a bunch of spin-off games. Joining them is Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action game that original Horizon developer Guerrilla is making for PlayStation 5 and PC. We've known since 2022 that the studio was working on a Horizon multiplayer game.Here, you'll be able to team up with a couple of friends to hunt killer machines, Monster Hunter style. Guerrilla says ...
Researchers Are Basically Inceptioning Lucid Dreamers With Brain Teasers
A nifty experimental study hints at the potential of dreams to help us solve creative problems.
House GOP rips 'insane' Democrat demand to 'unmask' ICE agents as DHS shutdown looms
House Republicans are unsure if Democrats are negotiating in good faith on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the chances of a partial shutdown growing larger by the day.Congress has until the end of Feb. 13 to produce a bipartisan plan funding DHS for the remainder of the fiscal year.A DHS funding bill will need at least some Democratic support in the Senate, where bipartisan cooperation is critical to the 60-vote threshold to advance most legislation.But in the House, which govern...
Ex-NFL star hopes Super Bowl LX can steer clear of politics, provide fans 'an escape'
Former New York Giants star Tiki Barber said he hoped that Super Bowl LX would be free from controversy amid criticism over Bad Bunny’s anti-ICE statements ahead of his halftime show performance.Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime show performer drew backlash among some NFL fans last year and the consternation grew after his remarks at the Grammy Awards over the weekend.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut as the days get closer to the matchup between the New Englan...
Watchdog releases scathing report on Tlaib's alleged ties to terrorist groups, warning of 'potential risks'
FIRST ON FOX: A comprehensive new briefing document from a prominent nonpartisan research and policy group is sounding the alarm on "serious ethical and national security concerns" related to Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib and her affiliations with individuals and organizations linked to designated foreign terrorist entities."The conduct of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, including her rhetoric, affiliations, campaign infrastructure, and ideological alignment with certain individuals and organizatio...
NFL legend Steve Young pinpoints when Pro Bowl 'lost its luster'
NFL legend Steve Young talked Tuesday about the decreasing interest in the Pro Bowl since the league changed the format from a regular game to a flag football event.The former San Francisco 49ers star appeared on "The Dan Patrick Show" on Tuesday before this year’s Pro Bowl Games and was asked when the event "lost its luster." Young pinpointed when the original format began to fall flat with players.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The Pro Bowl lost its luster when … the bigges...
