Airbnb is testing out AI search with a 'small percentage' of users

Airbnb plans to double down on artificial intelligence to improve its user experience for both guests and hosts. During a fourth-quarter earnings call, Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, said the company is building an "AI-native experience" aimed at helping guests book trips, assisting hosts with their listings, and running the company more efficiently. According to Chesky, there's an AI search tool to help guests book trips that's live for a small percentage of users right now. In a shareholder lette...

Sprawling network of brothels in Ventura and L.A. counties busted by authorities

A massive Southern California brothel ring was busted by authorities, leading to two arrests, officials said.

Opposition leader and leading critic of Vladimir Putin died in a Siberian prison in 2024

Jailed opposition leader was killed with a lethal toxin found in Ecuadorian dart frogs.

Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California yet, but this year might be different

This year, state legislators in California believe that with a little state assistance, they want to make 2026 the Year of the Housing Factory.

‘Knights of Guinevere’ Will Officially Return As a Full Series

The viewers have spoken, and Glitch has decided to continue 'Knights of Guinevere' with new episodes for the near future.

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to boost migrant detention capacity to 92,600 beds as part of a nationwide deportation push, according to an internal agency memo.The memo, dated Feb. 13, 2026, lays out a sweeping overhaul designed to support what ICE describes as the ability to "effectuate mass deportations," including eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each and slated to be fully operational by Nov. 30, 2026. The memo states that the initiative wi...

A $10 Walmart gun holster could help identify suspect in Nancy Guthrie case

TUCSON, Ariz. — The holster seen in surveillance video taken on the front steps of the missing mother of "TODAY" co-host Savannah Guthrie may provide key leads to law enforcement, experts said Friday.The holster is cheap, easily distinguished and only available at a limited number of retail stores, according to an active-duty Miami-area police officer who shared his analysis with Fox News Digital in the hope it can help investigators find whoever is responsible for the abduction of Nancy Guthrie...

Take the tunnel, Windsor city councillor says as Ambassador Bridge owners lobby against new bridge

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

If you use an Android phone, this deserves your attention. Right now, cybersecurity researchers warn that hackers are using Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to spread dangerous Android malware. At first, the threat appears harmless because it is disguised as a fake antivirus app. Then, once you install it, criminals gain direct access to your device. Because of this, the threat stands out as especially troubling. It combines two things people alrea...

Rubio blasts ‘world without borders’ fantasy, warns mass migration threatens Western civilization

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday blasted the idea of a "world without borders," warning European leaders that unchecked mass migration is destabilizing Western civilization and eroding national sovereignty.Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Rubio criticized the post-Cold War belief that the world had reached the "end of history" — an era in which liberal democracy would spread, and national borders would fade — calling it a "dangerous delusion.""This was a foolish ...

Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil’s socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival’s son

FIRST ON FOX: Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the currently incarcerated former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, is a man on an unofficial diplomatic mission in the United States. His objective is to free his father, who is currently serving a 27-year sentence at the Federal Police headquarters in the nation's capital.Convicted on charges of plotting a coup d'état, leading an armed criminal organization and attempting to violently abolish the democratic rule of law, Jair Bolsonaro remains a popular...

Disney accuses ByteDance of 'virtual smash-and-grab' when using copyrighted works to train its AI

Disney is going after another generative AI tool, accusing ByteDance and its recently released Seedance 2.0 of using its copyrighted material without permission. As first reported on by Axios, the Walt Disney Company sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, claiming the Chinese company developed its Seedance tool "with a pirated library of Disney's copyrighted characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and other Disney franchises, as if Disney's coveted intellectual property were free public domain ...

What to read this weekend: The unsettling new horror novel, Persona

Need something new for your reading list? Here are two titles we think are worth checking out. This week, we read Aoife Josie Clements' deeply unsettling Persona, and the first issue of Bleeding Hearts, from the relaunch of the DC imprint, Vertigo. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-the-unsettling-new-horror-novel-persona-185152256.html?src=rss

Dems Want to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Big Grocery Stores

Is dynamic pricing the future of grocery stores?

‘John Wick’ and ‘Castlevania’ Are the New Frontiers of Video Game Adaptations

The shadow of adaptation hovers over two of the more surprising State of Play reveals.

Trump Affiliates Bannon and Epshteyn Named in ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Crypto Coin Lawsuit

The creators and promoters of the coin are facing accusations similar to those faced by the “Hawk Tuah” girl.

Woman Apparently Crushed by Trash Compactor in Building, Police Say

The medical examiner’s office is investigating the cause of death of Michelle Montgomery, 39, whose remains were found two weeks ago in a public housing building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

AOC, other 2028 Democratic hopefuls called out for 'sliming' America during Munich conference

Potential 2028 Democratic hopefuls took their criticism of President Donald Trump overseas this week, with figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaking at the Munich Security Conference.Fox News contributor and former assistant White House counsel Hugh Hewitt speculated that the high-profile appearances at the annual gathering of world leaders could be early auditions to lead the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential run.Hewitt predicted Ocasio-Cortez would...

Americans attending Olympics urged to 'exercise caution' after Italian railways hit by suspected 'sabotage'

Railways "associated with the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics" suffered from suspected "sabotage" on Friday, the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs announced Saturday.  The Rome-Naples, Rome-Florence, and Rome-Milan high-speed lines reportedly suffered damage earlier on Saturday, the Bureau said, citing confirmation from the Italian government."On February 13, Italian authorities announced enhanced security measures to prevent disruptions to railway networks during the Winter Olympics. The...

Fetterman slams Democrats' 'Jim Crow 2.0' voter ID rhetoric as party unity fractures

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is continuing his streak of breaking with his party — this time on voter ID legislation gaining momentum in the Senate.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Democrats have near-unanimously rejected the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, election integrity legislation that made its way through the House earlier this week.Schumer has dubbed the legislation "Jim Crow 2.0," arguing it would suppress voters rather than encourage more sec...

Jessica Alba cuts seven-figure check to finalize Cash Warren divorce: report

Jessica Alba is single — and it cost her seven figures to make it official.The 44-year-old actress has finalized her split from film producer Cash Warren, bringing their 16-year marriage to a legal end and closing out a relationship that spanned nearly two decades.According to documents obtained by TMZ, the former couple will share joint custody of their three children — Honor, 17, Haven, 14, and Hayes, 8 — and neither party will pay spousal support.JESSICA ALBA DAZZLES IN CHEETAH PRINT BIKINI O...

Shut out of Valentine's Day dinner reservations? Last-minute alternatives save the day

For couples who waited too long to book a Valentine's Day dinner reservation, the scramble is on — but luckily, experts say it might not be too late to make the holiday special.Dining out remains one of the most popular ways Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day. At least 21% plan to go out for a meal, whether they’re in a relationship or not, according to a new YouGov survey. Among couples, that number rises to 32%. But with more than half of partnered Americans planning to celebrate in some way,...

OpenAI has officially retired the controversial GPT-4o model

OpenAI's GPT-4o may have survived its first brush with going offline, but it won't be as lucky this time. OpenAI has officially retired GPT-4o, the ChatGPT model that was seen as more conversational and notoriously sycophantic, on February 13. The news of GPT-4o's end was first announced in a post on the OpenAI website in January, but the discontinuation also included GPT-5, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini from ChatGPT. It's not the first time that OpenAI has delisted GPT-4o as an opti...

Jaguars to make major change to Travis Hunter's role next season: report

The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly planning on utilizing former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter differently in his second season.Hunter, 22, is still expected to play both sides of the ball, but how often he plays both ways will change."He will play both sides again in 2026. The big change may come in the usage. From what I understand, they plan to play him as a full-time cornerback, a part-time receiver, which is a switch from last year when he played more than double of his snaps at r...

Watch the NASA SpaceX Crew-12 mission dock with the ISS

The Crew-12 mission, SpaceX’s 20th human spaceflight, launched at 5:15 AM Eastern on February 13 from Cape Canaveral in Florida. It’s expected to dock with the International Space Station today, February 14, at 3:15 PM, and you can watch the event below as it happens. By the time the mission’s Dragon capsule docks with the ISS, it will have traveled approximately 34 hours since lift off. Inside are NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency’s Sophie Adenot and Roscosm...

ICE officers face criminal probe for alleged 'untruthful statements' under oath about Minneapolis shooting

Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are under criminal investigation after federal prosecutors moved to dismiss felony assault charges against Venezuelan nationals stemming from a January shooting in Minneapolis.ICE Director Todd Lyons said Friday that newly reviewed video evidence suggests the officers may have made "untruthful statements" under oath about the Jan. 14 confrontation, during which a Venezuelan national was shot, The Associated Press reported. The officers have ...

A Good Valentine’s Day Gift for These Nice People in the New York Times Would Be to Destroy Their Phones

Retirement aged people are so addicted to their phones, some of them literally can't talk to each other.

Trump trounces Biden energy records in just months as admin celebrates 1 year of 'historic gains': data

FIRST ON FOX: The White House on Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s National Energy Dominance Council by drawing a sharp contrast with the Biden-era, including Interior Secretary Doug Burgum citing higher production and lower gas prices as proof of "real savings" for Americans."Under the President’s leadership and through the Council’s relentless execution, we have delivered historic gains in energy production, affordability, and security," Interior Secretary Do...

These New ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Posters Go Galactic

Get some new, cosmic looks at the heroes and villains of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.'

NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson says next year's Daytona 500 will be final race in Cup Series

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson announced Saturday that the 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last in the Cup Series.Johnson, who has taken home the checkered flag in the big race twice, wants to continue racing in other series, maybe even in other NASCAR events, but won’t return to stock car racing’s premier level again."I’ve been fortunate to accomplish more than I ever imagined in this sport," Johnson said. "The last six years have given me the freedom to choose where I compet...

Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster

Senate Republicans gained a key ally in their quest to enshrine voter ID into law, but the lawmaker’s support comes with a condition.A trio of lawmakers, led by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, have undertaken a campaign to convince their colleagues to support the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, working social media and closed-door meetings to secure the votes.The campaign has proven successful, with the cohort gaining a crucial vote from Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, who announ...

MasterClass deal: It's the last day to get 50 percent off subscriptions

MasterClass has dropped the price of its annual memberships by 50 percent, making it a more affordable way to explore its full library of courses across cooking, business, photography, writing and more. With the discount applied, you’ll spend $10 per month when billed annually for the Premium tier, with lower-cost Standard and Plus options available depending on how many devices you want to use at once and whether you need offline viewing. There are more than 200 classes on MasterClass now, and ...

Nicole Kidman stuns in solo bedroom snap as she embraces single girl era after Keith Urban divorce

Nicole Kidman is embracing life after love — and she’s putting it on full display.The Hollywood actress marked Valentine’s Day with a sun-soaked bedroom snap that had fans doing a double take, five months after her split from country superstar Keith Urban.The 58-year-old actress shared a solo photo of herself on the edge of a bed, bathed in natural light, wearing an oversized pink sleep shirt and little else visible. Her eyes were closed as she showed a soft smile.NICOLE KIDMAN'S SIX-WORD TOM CR...

San Francisco residents band together to shut down reparations fund, claiming it’s ‘dividing’ the city

Richie Greenberg, one of the plaintiffs suing San Francisco over its reparations fund, claimed that the measure is divisive because it solely favors Black residents."It is dividing the city rather than trying to unite. So what we really need is to be focusing on how to uplift everybody rather than focusing on one group giving everything to that one group. And then everyone else is then responsible for paying for that one group," Greenberg told Fox News Digital. Greenberg formerly identified as a...

Carmen Electra shares the simple approach to romance she swears by in her 50s

Carmen Electra shared what she believes is the key to lasting romance. While speaking with Fox News Digital at Steven Tyler’s 7th annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party, the 53-year-old actress reflected on how to keep the spark alive in relationships. "You definitely wanna keep the spark alive, but you wanna be with someone that you love being with because that's definitely what's gonna keep the spark live anyway, right?" the "Baywatch" alum said. She continued, "So someone that — you...

American speed skater Jordan Stolz wins second gold of Milan Cortina Games after shattering Olympic record

American Jordan Stolz, 21, took home another gold medal, this time in the men's 500-meter speed skating competition, after shattering an Olympic record that had been broken just moments before he took the ice.Stolz turned on the jets late and passed the finish line in 33.77, just sixteen-hundredths of a second shy of the world record, and eleven-hundredths faster than the silver medalist.In amazing fashion, Stolz took the ice alongside Jennings De Boo from the Netherlands, who skated in 33.88 se...

Toronto police expecting 200,000 people at rally to support anti-government protesters in Iran

A major rally is set to march down Yonge Street in North York today as Toronto police expect more than 200,000 people to gather in solidarity with anti-government protesters in Iran. Police closed roads, including portions of Yonge Street and North York Boulevard, ahead of the protest, which they say will cause extreme traffic and transit delays.

Thousands march in massive Toronto rally in support of Iran protests

A major rally in North York Saturday is calling on the Canadian government to recognize Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as the leader of Iran’s democratic transition after anti-government protests erupted in Iran at the end of last year.

Fans react after 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin shares deeply personal social media posts following shocking skate

Fans are concerned after it was revealed that videos with vulnerable messages were reposted by "Quad God" Ilia Malinin on TikTok.The 21-year-old had a clear path to win the men's singles skating gold medal on Friday night, but after falling twice, he settled for eighth place.Malinin was blunt about his performance when speaking to NBC afterward, saying simply, "I blew it," and it was a clear mental hurdle from start to finish.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Afterward, Malinin ...

AOC hit with social media backlash after appearing to struggle with question about US defending Taiwan

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., sparked social media backlash Friday after appearing to struggle with a journalist's question about whether the United States should commit troops to defend Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion.While speaking during a town hall at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Ocasio-Cortez was asked: "Would and should the U.S. actually commit U.S. troops to defend Taiwan if China were to move?""Um, you know, I think that this is such a, you know, I think...

Ricky Stenhouse Jr strives to join elite company with another Daytona 500 victory

Daytona 500 weekend is here, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is looking to etch his name further into history.The winner of the 2023 race, Stenhouse would become the 13th driver to take home the Daytona 500 checkered flag twice.After lying low for a couple of months after the season started, Stenhouse is "pumped" to get back to competitive racing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I'm ready to go. My team, we got a lot of good things working with our team, and everybody's ready to go," ...

As America turns 250, Trump should restore Washington DC's original borders

Virginia Democrats just proposed an electoral map that would potentially give Democrats 10 of the state’s 11 representatives in the House. In a state that voted 46% for Trump, it is outlandish to only give Republican voters roughly 9% of the state’s representation. Virginia should be careful though. The only reason it has that much representation is because of its racist past. Perhaps President Trump should rectify that historical wrong with a long overdue fix.You see, 179 years ago, Arlington, ...

As America turns 250, Trump should restore Washington, DC's original borders

Virginia Democrats just proposed an electoral map that would potentially give Democrats 10 of the state’s 11 representatives in the House. In a state that voted 46% for Trump, it is outlandish to only give Republican voters roughly 9% of the state’s representation. Virginia should be careful though. The only reason it has that much representation is because of its racist past. Perhaps President Trump should rectify that historical wrong with a long overdue fix.You see, 179 years ago, Arlington, ...

'Survivor' returns for milestone 50th season with all-star cast including 'White Lotus' creator

"Survivor" is coming back for its 50th season with an all-star cast.The upcoming milestone season will feature contestants from previous seasons going back to the show's first season, which aired almost 26 years ago, primarily focusing on seasons 45 to 49.Returning to the show this season are fan favorite former contestants Mike White, who went on to create the successful HBO Max drama "The White Lotus." as well as Aubry Bracco, who appeared in seasons 34 and 38."It’s different when you’re Cirie...

Who pays for Newsom's travel? Hint: It's not always taxpayers

Gov. Gavin Newsom's international travel is paid for by the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit that is funded primarily by corporate donations and run by a board Newsom appoints.

Milo Rau’s ‘Hate Radio,’ ‘Pelicot Trial’ and More Theater of the Real

Milo Rau’s examination of the infamous broadcast that preceded the Rwandan genocide is onstage now. Two other works, including “The Pelicot Trial,” arrive in March.

Grab our favorite wireless headphones while they're on sale for an all-time-low price

Sony's wireless WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale for $398 via Amazon. This is a record-low price, as it drops $62 from the price tag. The sale applies to all three colorways. These easily topped our list of the best wireless headphones. They are, in a word, fantastic. The headphones are packed with premium features, like advanced ANC. There are a whopping 12 ANC microphones throughout and a brand-new chip to power the feature. The end result? It successfully blocks background noise at medium a...

2 Toronto teachers on leave after racist social media messages discovered: School board

Two teachers have been put on leave from a North York high school, as the Toronto Catholic District School Board investigates an exchange of racist messages on a shared school program's social media account.

Hi-Yah! ‘The Muppet Show’ Was a Smash Hit

Disney's given everyone more Muppets with 'The Muppet Show,' and people love it. But is there more on the horizon?

This Elevation Lab AirTag 10-year extended battery case is on sale for only $16 right now

If you're an iPhone user who likes to keep tabs on where your stuff is, you can't go far wrong with an AirTag. The second-gen model that Apple just released outpaces the original in every way (aside from the galling lack of a keyring hole, that is). While it's easy enough to replace the battery in both versions of the AirTag, you might not want to have to worry about the device's battery life for a very long time. Enter Elevation Lab's extended battery case for the AirTag, which is currently on ...

World Curling finds no violations after cheating allegations rock Canada-Sweden curling match

World Curling has addressed the cheating allegations that rocked Friday night’s round-robin game between Canada and Sweden, concluding that "no violations were recorded" during the umpires’ observations that followed the claims.Tensions flared when Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson accused Canada’s Marc Kennedy of double-touching the stone. Videos shared online appeared to show Kennedy touching the stone with an extended finger after he released the handle. The two opponents exchanged words when Eriksson ...

Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

A beloved cruise line has abruptly shut down and canceled all future bookings.Alaskan Dream Cruises announced Feb. 4 that it would halt all operations — disrupting upcoming vacation plans.The small-ship cruise line, which was based in Sitka and offered sailings to Southeast Alaska, said guests who had booked reservations would receive refunds and information on next steps in an email.CDC INVESTIGATES NEW CRUISE SHIP OUTBREAK AFTER DOZENS REPORT GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS"Our guests are being fully...

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi developed intense chemistry filming 'Wuthering Heights'

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie developed intense on and off-screen chemistry while filming "Wuthering Heights."Emerald Fennell's film adaption of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel, "Wuthering Heights," stars Elordi as Heathcliff and Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw. The movie is based in the 18th century and depicts a heartbreaking and destructive romance.The Australian actors did lots of press leading up to the Feb. 13 release of the romance film. A month before the release, Robbie and Elordi sat down for ...

Presidents' Day sales 2026: The best tech deals to shop this weekend from Apple, Sony, Anker and others

Presidents’ Day is a great time to buy appliances, mattresses and furniture as they are often on sale for the holiday. Tech also gets discounted around this time, but you have to do a bit more digging to find actually good deals. And this year, Presidents’ Day comes right after Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl 2026, which means there are some overlapping sales to consider. If you don’t want to sort through the mess of bad deals out there, Engadget has you covered. We’re curating the best President...

Jason Alexander wasn't the only choice for iconic 'Seinfeld' role, actor reveals surprising alternatives

Jerry Seinfeld's best friend on the hit sitcom "Seinfeld" almost looked different.During a recent episode of his podcast, "Really? no, Really?," Jason Alexander and his co-host, Peter Tilden, sat down with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, the author of the 2016 book "Seinfeldia," which delved into the history of the hit sitcom and included behind-the-scenes secrets.During their conversation, Alexander and Armstrong discussed how he got the role of George Costanza, and later shared which other famous ...

Apple Presidents' Day sales: Get the Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, plus more deals to shop this weekend

If you need a little help with your New Year's resolution to be more active, you can save on the latest Apple Watch right now. The Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $299 for Presidents' Day, which is $100 off and the lowest price we've seen. A number of other Apple devices are on sale for the holiday as well. We named the Apple Watch Series 11 as our choice for best smartwatch overall. It scored a 90 in our review thanks to its 24 hours-plus of battery life and a thin, light design that's ea...

Doctor shares 3 simple changes to stay healthy and independent as you age

Living longer isn’t just about making it to 100 anymore, experts say — it's about feeling your best once you get there.Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a certified menopause specialist and founder of The 'Pause Life, said it's possible to optimize health for a longer life with simple lifestyle changes."Hormone therapy can be a tool in the toolkit, but we can't ignore nutrition, strength training and getting adequate sleep," she told Fox News Digital. "Focusing on those core pillars of health will provide ...

'Wuthering Heights' Review: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi star in steamy adaptation of ill-fated romance

I have a confession to make: I am a terrible reader. So no, I have not read Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights."I make that disclosure because I went into Emerald Fennell's adaptation of the famed 1847 novel completely blind. Not only have I not read the book, I haven't seen any of the prior film adaptations, either.Perhaps there is some good in having zero expectations, nothing to compare and contrast it to, which many of you might end up doing if you see this "Wuthering Heights." Because from w...

No date? No worries. Why friends are the real Valentine's lifesaver

My friend recently told me that her favorite Valentine’s Day was a few decades ago in second grade, when her playground crush called to say he loved her. "It’s been all downhill from there," she joked.Another friend said her most cherished memory was when her fifth-grade love interest bought her a bracelet. "And nothing positive since," she told us, in jest, during the same conversation.While Valentine’s Day can be a meaningful reminder to celebrate a cherished romantic relationship — even after...

Jessie James Decker shuns Valentine's Day grand gestures, says family-centered life keeps marriage strong

After nearly 15 years with her husband, Jessie James Decker says the secret to a happy marriage isn’t about grand romantic gestures.The singer, entrepreneur and mother of four exclusively told Fox News Digital that low-key nights at home are preferred for the couple — especially since they both have busy schedules."We don’t put too much pressure on ourselves for holidays," Decker, who is partnering with AbbVie’s Love in Mind initiative to raise awareness about the toll of migraines, said. "It’s ...

Medieval-themed live shows draw young women who are looking for love and jaded by modern dating: Report

Young women are reportedly flocking to "Medieval Times" events to swoon over knightly performers rather than use dating apps.As genres like Romantasy, or romantic fantasy, dominate publishing and Game of Thrones’ new "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" series dominates streaming, many young women are going to Medieval Times dinner theater events to swoon over male performers. Medieval Times is an immersive dinner theater experience franchise going back to 1983, with locations across the country. At...

I Went On a Dinner Date With an AI Chatbot. Here’s How It Went.

How's your Valentine's Day going?

I Went on a Dinner Date With an AI Chatbot. Here’s How It Went.

How's your Valentine's Day going?

Activists celebrate as immigration agents depart Terminal Island. 'The people kicked them out'

Federal immigration agents departed from the Coast Guard site at Terminal Island in San Pedro, which they had used as a base for months while the Trump administration conducted immigration raids across Southern California.

Why Tumbler Ridge is resilient

The town at the centre of a national tragedy has faced collapse and hardship but continues to persevere.

Homeland Security has reportedly sent out hundreds of subpoenas to identify ICE critics online

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly been asking tech companies for information on accounts posting anti-ICE sentiments. According to The New York Times, DHS has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Reddit, Discord and Meta over the past few months. Homeland Security asked the companies for names, email addresses, telephone numbers and any other identifying detail for accounts that have criticized the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency or have repor...

Hawaii cruise thrown into chaos after emergency at sea forces port change

Cruise passengers expecting to visit Kauai, Hawaii, this week faced a scary "man overboard" alert. The Emerald Princess was about to enter a port at Nāwiliwili Harbor on the southeast side of the island on Feb 10. As the ship approached, a harbor pilot who was climbing a rope ladder from a pilot boat next to the ship slipped and fell into the water, according to Kauai Now and other accounts. "Scary situation off the coast of Kaua‘i on the [Princess Cruises] Emerald Princess," user whereswaltertr...

5 European nations say Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned, blame Kremlin

Five European nations say Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin, and they're blaming the Russian state for the attack.

5 European nations say Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Kremlin

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday.

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Kremlin with dart frog toxin, say European nations

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday.

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by Kremlin with dart frog toxin, European nations say

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday.

China unveils the world’s largest flying car

China just sent a clear signal about where it believes air travel is headed next. A Shanghai-based aviation company called AutoFlight has unveiled Matrix, now recognized as the world's largest flying car. This is not a concept image or a brief hover test. Matrix has already completed successful flight tests near Shanghai, bringing real size and real ambition to an industry still dominated by small prototypes.The launch also highlights China's push to dominate what it calls the low-altitude econo...

Conservative firebrand launches ‘TruckSafe Tipline’ to report illegal drivers amid spike in highway deaths

Amid heightened concern over highway deaths involving illegal immigrant drivers, conservative firebrand Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., is launching a "TruckSafe Tipline" to enable truckers to share concerns about illegals on U.S. roads."Indiana is the Crossroads of America and Hoosiers are getting killed because drivers who shouldn’t be here in the first place are behind the wheel," Banks said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.Through the online portal, which is already live, concerned citize...

Jeremy Piven adamant that his Ari Gold character from 'Entourage' could still exist in today's Hollywood

EXCLUSIVE—The foul-mouthed, politically incorrect movie star agent Ari Gold in "Entourage" had all the ingredients to be "canceled," but he could still have a place in today's Hollywood, actor Jeremy Piven says."Not only could he exist, but it would be fascinating to watch him navigate," Piven, who portrayed Gold for all eight seasons of the show, told Fox News Digital. "I think that's a great comedic premise."Piven's Gold became a fan favorite with his brash demeanor and nervous energy as Vince...

Elon Musk Has Changed His Mission Statement

Across his companies and his public statements, Musk is making a hard reset.

'It's absurd': DHS shutdown bears down on US as lawmakers jet off to Europe

The government entered a partial shutdown at midnight Friday after Congress failed to reach a funding deal — and some lawmakers’ decision to attend an international gathering in Europe this weekend is drawing criticism from colleagues on both sides of the aisle."It’s absurd, I hope the American people are paying attention," Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital.The deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by the end of the week came with a built-in complication: memb...

Cal State prof warns scrapping SAT in name of ‘inclusivity’ is leaving students unprepared

A California economics professor is sounding the alarm on the "deficits in learning" she is seeing in the classroom, arguing that the decision to scrap standardized testing in the name of "inclusivity" is actually a disservice to the students it claims to help.Cal State Long Beach professor Andrea Mays told Fox News Digital that the current cohort of college students, many of whom spent their formative middle school years in online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, are arriving on campus un...

Welcome to the dating recession: Why young Americans are giving up on love

Remember "Netflix and chill?" About 10 years ago, the slang emerged like a Gen Z mating call: "Wanna come over and … hang out?"Maybe it wasn’t the most elegant dating scene, but at least it was a dating scene. According to new study from the Wheatley Institute and the Institute for Family Studies, today’s young adults are in a "dating recession" — 2026 is all Netflix and no chill.Our 2026 "State of our Unions" report, which surveyed 5,275 single adults between the ages of 22-35, found that only ...

Ted Bundy’s cousin recalls the chilling moment that exposed the monster within

Edna Martin was driving her cousin through Seattle in late 1975 when she stepped out to run an errand, leaving him sitting in the car. When she returned, he was no longer inside. A crowd had gathered around him. With his arms outstretched, he spun in place, looked up at the sky and declared, "I’m Ted Bundy."The law school student had been arrested a few months earlier in Utah and released on bail. By then, investigators were starting to connect him to a string of abductions and murders. Bundy bo...

Retro Valentine's Day candy is back here's what it says about modern love

Conversation hearts — the tiny pastel candies stamped with messages like "Be Mine" and "XOXO" — have been quietly documenting and adapting to the ways Americans talk about love for more than a century.The chalky sweets trace their roots to 19th-century Boston, where pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine in 1847 to press sugar lozenges, which led to the founding of the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), according to National Geographic. In 1866, his brother, Daniel Chase, developed a...

Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3

Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).

How to customize your iPhone home screen with iOS 26

Apple has steadily expanded home screen customization on the iPhone over the past few years, and iOS 26 continues that trend with more visual control over app icons. Building on the changes introduced in iOS 18, the latest update lets you resize icons, remove app labels, apply system-wide color tints and make icons translucent using Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language.Most of these options live in one place: the Customize menu, which appears after entering edit mode on the home screen. Whil...

The Best Time to Leave xAI Is Before Joining. The Next Best Time is Right Now

Would you believe working for Elon Musk sucks?

American Jaelin Kauf wins silver in women’s dual moguls final, earns second medal at Milan Cortina

American freestyle skier Jaelin Kauf picked up her second medal of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, earning a silver medal in the first-ever women’s dual moguls final on Saturday. Kauf, a 29-year-old Colorado native, raced against 2022 individual Olympic champion Jakara Anthony of Australia in the final. She finished with a score of 15, settling for silver behind Anthony’s 20. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe medal marks Kauf’s third Olympic medal, all silver. She earned her fi...

AOC accuses Israel of genocide in Germany where Holocaust was launched, sparking outrage

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., alleged at the Munich Security Conference on Friday that U.S. aid to the Jewish state enabled a genocide by Israel. AOC’s attack on the Jewish state in Munich unfolded in the birthplace of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi movement that carried out the worst genocide in human history.AOC’s assault on Israel’s war campaign to defeat the U.S. and EU-designated terrorist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip sparked outrage and intense criticism from academic military and Middle...

Woman who lived among young criminal offenders in remote area says Americans should feel 'very grateful'

A young American student felt motivated to step out of her comfort zone and give others a helping hand in life — and wound up learning about harsh sentencing practices in other countries and seeing the United States in a new light. Tess Emanuel, a high school senior, spent two summers traveling to Kenya and working there as a volunteer."I grew up being told that I needed to do things to help others and serve others," the teen, who is from McLean, Virginia, told Fox News Digital.FIRST LADY MELANI...

Free Buses, Real Costs. Inside Mamdani’s Socialist Dream to Shakeup Transit for New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made "fast and free buses" a defining promise of his administration, framing the proposal as both an affordability measure and a long-overdue fix for a bus system that advocates say has been neglected for decades. But his big swing seems poised to collide with the political realities of New York City.Supporters argue fare-free buses would reduce conflict, improve safety, and offer immediate relief to riders who depend on buses the most. Skeptics, including ...

BROADCAST BIAS: 'The View' isn't news it's Democratic talking points on repeat

Too often, watching the ladies on ABC’s "The View" is like finding the five more partisan Democrat accounts on Instagram or X. You’ll get every Democratic National Committee talking point, with an emphasis on how the left is amazing and the right will end democracy as we know it.This week, "The View" crew repeatedly gushed over the allegedly marvelous Super Bowl halftime show of Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, because he hates President Donald Trump and ICE. The fact that it was almost entirely i...

Lopez: In 50-year fight to protect California's coast, they're the real McCoys, still at it in their 80s

Imperial Beach couple Mike and Patricia McCoy have inspired generations of coastal conservationists.

How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2026): What You Need to Know

With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here’s my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.

Relooted, Reanimal and other new indie games worth checking out

Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. A whole bunch of compelling games arrived this week, and Sony dropped some news about more that are on the way to PS5 and other platforms during its State of Play stream on Thursday. For one thing, I didn’t have a prequel for Neva, one of my favorite games of the last few years on my bingo card. I’m very much looking forward to checking out that DLC next week. It’s really neat that Motion Twin and Evil Empire the studios b...

Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar

Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.

Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.

Here’s What It’s Like to Use HandR Block’s DIY Tax Service (2026)

Filing taxes is a pain. Here’s how HandR Block DIY performed against other services I tested.

Here's how the DHS shutdown could impact the lives of everyday Americans

The federal government has entered its third partial shutdown of the last half-year after Congress failed to reach an agreement on all 12 of its annual spending bills.Unlike past shutdowns, however, this one just affects the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It comes after Democrats walked away from a bipartisan deal to fund the department amid uproar over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.And while some 97% of the federal government has been funded at this point...

Commentary: How SoCal became the nation's dairy queen

President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are on a dairy kick. That's big news for California. One in every five glasses of milk that's drunk in this country comes from California dairy companies.

Notoriously hazardous South L.A. oil wells finally plugged after decades of community pressure

A two-acre Los Angeles oil drill site near the St. Vincent Elementary School in University Park, had been releasing noxious fumes for years. Finally, the wells have been shut down.

L.A. streetlights take a year to fix. Council members say solar power is the answer

Broken streetlights have emerged as an hot-button issue in this year's election, with council members scrambling to find ways to restore them.

Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS

Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.

Lola Blankets Are 45 Percent Off This Presidents’ Day Weekend

From February 14 to 16, these ultra-plush blankets and throws are nearly half off. No exclusions.