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World - Fox News - 31 minutes ago

Wealthy Maryland school district PTA trains parents how to disrupt ICE enforcement operations

Parent Teacher Association officials in one of the wealthiest school districts in the country hosted a training session last month instructing families on how to respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.The virtual PTA session in Montgomery County, Maryland, was held on Jan. 20 and was headed by Councilwoman Kristin Mink. The meeting was titled "ICE Response & Organizing Tools for PTAs, Parents & Guardians." According to the National Review, Mink has previously hosted multip...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

American skiers rescued after getting lost near Olympic venue in the Italian Alps

Two American skiers lost while backcountry riding in Italy near an Olympic venue in Livigno were rescued Tuesday night with the help of thermal imaging cameras and drones. The harrowing scene began when the two male skiers, who were not identified, became "stranded at high altitude" after they "lost their bearings" in the dark, Vigili del Fuoco, Italy's national fire and rescue service, said in a translated statement. Officials said the men provided their GPS coordinates and with the help of the...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills

FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers is urging Taiwan to dramatically boost its defense spending, warning that political gridlock in Taipei risks undermining deterrence as China escalates military pressure around the island.Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Chris Coons, D-Del., along with Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Ami Bera, D-Calif., sent a letter from 34 lawmakers Thursday to leaders of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan expressing "serious concerns" that a proposed special defe...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Fear and loathing in the Big Apple

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:- NYC antisemitic incidents nearly triple despite other crimes reaching record lows- Pennsylvania Democrat slams antisemitic rally glorifying Hamas- Writer sees red over Robert Kraft's Blue Square Alliance Super Bowl adTOP STORY: While NYC celebrated its "safest January ever" with record-low murders and shootings, anti-Jewish hate crimes skyrocket...

Tech - Universe Today - 1 hour ago

Look Out Alderaan. This Black Hole Is More Destructive Than The Death Star

Several years ago, an automated sky survey spotted a distant supermassive black hole that tore apart a star. The star that got too close, and the resulting tidal disruption event released a lot of energy. But the SMBH is exhibiting a strong case of cosmic indigestion, and has been burping out the remains of the star for four years. And it keeps getting brighter and brighter.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Survivor of 1975 Ottawa school shooting reflects on trauma and the need for compassion

As the country tries to come to grips with the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., this week, a prominent New Democrat stepped forward to share the horror of the school shooting she survived and to impart her hopes for those impacted by this latest tragedy.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

‘Starfleet Academy’ Decides Everyone Needs a Harsh Lesson

'Come, Let's Away' brings 'Starfleet Academy' back to a more classically 'Star Trek' place, leveraging its young heroes in a compelling way.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Country offers new fast-track citizenship to wealthy Americans seeking other opportunities

With the growing popularity of "golden" visas among wealthy Americans, one country is expanding the pathways for those interested in gaining citizenship in this fashion. Greece has introduced the "Greek Startup ecosystem," expanding citizenship opportunities beyond just an investment in real estate.Those eligible can invest around $259,000 in select startups listed on the country's National Startup Registry in sectors that include real estate, defense and finance, according to the official platf...

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Officials

Stuck in regulatory limbo, the self-driving vehicle developer is encouraging Washington, DC residents to message public officials to help get its robotaxis onto roads.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

'Landman' star Michelle Randolph confesses to questioning Billy Bob Thornton about Angelina Jolie blood rumor

Michelle Randolph admitted she had one very specific question in mind before sharing the screen with Billy Bob Thornton on "Landman."Randolph, 28, joked that as she prepared to film the hit Taylor Sheridan show opposite Thornton, one long-circulated story about his love life popped into her head."Most of my scenes are with him, and I’m thinking, ‘God, like what, all I know is that he drank Angelina Jolie’s blood or something,’" Randolph recalled during an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show."...

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

A Wave of Unexplained Bot Traffic Is Sweeping the Web

From small publishers to US federal agencies, websites are reporting unusual spikes in automated traffic linked to IP addresses in Lanzhou, China.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

EU reportedly opens another probe into Google's ads pricing

The European Commission has opened a new probe into Google, this time focused on the company's massive online advertising business, Bloomberg reports. European Union regulators have already fined Google billions for violating the Digital Markets Act, and being found guilty of anticompetitive behavior in online advertising could add to that total.While the Commission has yet to announce a formal investigation, Bloomberg writes that it has started contacting Google's customers and competitors for ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Federal judge blocks Trump's bid to move Biden-commuted death row inmates to ‘Alcatraz of the Rockies’

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from transferring 20 former death row inmates to the federal "supermax" prison in Colorado, ruling the move likely violated their Fifth Amendment due process rights.The 35-page ruling from U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly sets up a dispute between executive authority and prisoners’ procedural rights. Under Article II’s "take care" clause, the president is charged with executing federal law, and the Bureau of Prisons — overseen by the...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

James Van Der Beek’s death highlights alarming colon cancer rise in younger adults

Following actor James Van Der Beek's death after a 2½-year battle with colon cancer, experts are warning of the disease's prevalence among younger people.The "Dawson’s Creek" star announced his stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis in November 2024, although he was officially diagnosed in August 2023 after a colonoscopy.In an August 2025 feature with Healthline, Van Der Beek revealed the first warning sign of colon cancer was a change in bowel movements, which he chalked up to an effect of drinking cof...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Convicted drive-by killer executed in Oklahoma, requested classic fast-food feast as final meal

A man convicted of double homicide was put to death Tuesday by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, telling supporters, "I love y’all," as victims’ relatives looked on—later saying the smile on his face in the death chamber was the same one that tormented them for two decades.Kendrick Simpson, 45, was convicted of fatally shooting Anthony Jones, 19, and Glen Palmer, 20, after an altercation between Simpson and Palmer at an Oklahoma City nightclub in 2006."I love y’all," Simpson s...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend flaunts steamy romance in rare PDA-packed photos

Jennifer Aniston’s love life is officially out in the open — and it’s making waves.The "Friends" star was caught in a rare, PDA-filled moment with boyfriend Jim Curtis, as he shared a romantic Instagram post for her birthday."HBD MY ❤️," Curtis captioned on social media next to a kissing photo of the pair.JENNIFER ANISTON OFFERS RARE PEEK INTO HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS WITH BOYFRIEND JIM CURTISThe first snap showed the couple standing close together on what appears to be the deck of a yacht, as the o...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Canadian restaurants struggling to turn a profit, new report says

A survey of Restaurants Canada members found that 44 per cent of respondents were either operating at a loss or just breaking even up from 2019 when only 12 per cent of respondents were in that same financial position. Restaurateurs and experts say less traffic at restaurants and rising costs are making it hard to do business.

Trump axes Obama-era endangerment finding in sweeping climate policy shift

The move scraps Barack Obama’s 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger health.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Antitrust head overseeing Netflix-Warner merger resigns

The head of the antitrust division is out at the US Department of Justice. Gail Slater, a former JD Vance adviser and Fox Corp VP, reportedly clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Their longstanding feud is said to have centered around Slater's skepticism of corporate mergers."It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as [Assistant Attorney General] for Antitrust today," Slater posted on X. "It was indeed the honor of a lifetime to serve in this role."Although Slater tech...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

N.Y.C. Officials Condemn Removal of Pride Flag at Stonewall

Activists and officials plan to re-raise the flag at a rally on Thursday, setting up a defiant response to the Trump administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Federal judge upholds temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants

A federal judge on Thursday upheld her order postponing the termination of temporary protected status for around 350,000 Haitians in the United States.The Justice Department appealed U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes' stay to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit but simultaneously requested that she rescind her order. Judge Reyes heard arguments from both sides on Thursday and said that she is denying the government’s motion and would issue a written order before Feb. 19, which is the next d...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

GOP rep feuds with Jimmy Kimmel after he mocks her remarks about illegal immigrants

GOP Rep. Lisa McClain called out Jimmy Kimmel in a social media post Wednesday, accusing the liberal late-night host of twisting her words in a joke about her remarks directed at illegal immigrants.Kimmel made the joke Tuesday and quipped that McClain's remarks during a news conference about illegal immigrants who have committed crimes were about the Epstein files."I don't get it. I gotta share with you, I don't get it. These folks are monsters. They’re criminals. They murder. They sexually assa...

Girl, 12, shot in head trying to save classmates in Canada attack

Maya Gebala was shot in the head and neck while trying to block the library.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s wife marks her territory after Jessica Simpson’s attempt to ‘fish’ her husband

Long before wedding bells rang for either of them, Jessica Simpson once joked about marrying NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. in a dream.During a candid conversation about the early days of her relationship with the sports legend, Amy Earnhardt joked that the pop star "tried to fish my man.""It’s 2008, maybe [2009]. We had just started dating, and I think I’m still living in Jacksonville, but I come up to Daytona to hang out with Dale. And I hear that Jessica Simpson’s at the racetrack. We’re th...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Mamdani Names Nadia Shihata to Run New York Department of Investigation

Nadia Shihata was picked to run the Department of Investigation, an independent city agency that has been weakened in recent years.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

K-9 hit by vehicle during bank robbery chase keeps going and helps capture suspect

A Georgia K-9 deputy was struck by a vehicle Wednesday while chasing a bank robbery suspect but got up, continued the pursuit and helped deputies take him into custody.Fox 5 Atlanta reported that deputies with the Coweta County Sheriff's Office were notified of a possible bank robbery in progress at the Regions Bank in Newnan, Georgia. Authorities located the suspect’s vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, sparking a pursuit.The chase ended when the suspect crashe...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Police request neighbor surveillance footage from narrow time frames before Nancy Guthrie vanished

TUCSON, Ariz. — As authorities continue investigating Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, their attention has zeroed in on a narrow timeframe weeks before the 84-year-old vanished from her home.Police are asking neighbors for surveillance footage from Jan. 11 and Jan. 31, specifically between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.According to Fox News' Sarah Alegre, investigators are seeking surveillance footage from neighbors from Jan. 11 (9 p.m. to midnight) and Jan. 31 (9:30–11). The alert also references a "suspi...

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

California launches civil rights probe into botched evacuations in historically Black Altadena

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta announced an investigation into potential civil rights violations during the emergency response to the Eaton fire. West Altadena, a historically Black community, received late evacuation alerts and few firefighting resources, The Times has reported.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

The search so far: Investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance in photos

View photos of the FBI search, the recovered surveillance stills and the latest evidence as the hunt for the missing Nancy Guthrie intensifies.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Turkey jewellery thief flees on donkey after gold shop burglary caught on CCTV

Police say the 26-year-old suspect used a forklift to break into the shop.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

A STI Fungus Is Making Itself Cozy in the US

More than 30 cases of TMVII have been documented in the Twin Cities metro area since last July.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Mutated Rats Reign in This Ooey-Gooey Clip From ‘Cold Storage’ (Exclusive)

Joe Keery ('Stranger Things') and Georgina Campbell ('Barbarian') confront an extreme workplace hazard in the sci-fi horror comedy, arriving February 13.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

DHS funding bill fails after Schumer rejects Trump’s ICE reform offer

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., blocked Senate Republicans’ attempt to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the rest of the year, teeing up a likely shutdown.The upper chamber tried and failed to pass the original DHS funding bill Thursday, testing Senate Democrats’ resolve as the deadline to fund the agency approaches Friday.The bill failed largely along party lines, save for Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who joined Republicans in their attempt to fund DHS. SCHUMER, DE...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Dems dig in, guarantee shutdown with block of DHS funding

Lawmakers are jetting from Washington, D.C., without a deal to prevent a partial government shutdown. Their departure comes after the Senate was unable to send a full-year funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to President Donald Trump’s desk. Senate Democrats doubled down on their demands for stringent reforms to immigration enforcement and bucked multiple attempts Thursday to keep the agency open.DHS FUNDING BILL FAILS AFTER SCHUMER REJECTS TRUMP’S ICE REFORM OFFERWith bot...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

American family leaving US for New Zealand over racism and safety fears

Gregory and Ashlee Rivara first visited New Zealand after their university studies.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

OpenAI’s President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says It’s for Humanity

In an interview with WIRED, Greg Brockman says his political donations support OpenAI's mission—even if some employees at the company disagree.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Trump Just Blew American Climate Policy to Smithereens

President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of the endangerment finding, the legal bedrock for the agency's actions against planet-warming pollution.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Girl injured in chairlift mishap in Quebec clinging to life in hospital, police say

A 13-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a chairlift mishap during a school trip to a western Quebec ski hill is clinging to life in hospital, according to local police.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Israel Accuses Two Polymarket Bettors of Trading on Classified Military Operations

Perhaps we could stop and ask why you can bet on military operations in the first place.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Hawley clashes with Minnesota AG Ellison over fraud: ‘You ought to be indicted’

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Thursday called for Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to resign and suggested he should face criminal charges, accusing him of assisting people later charged in a sprawling welfare fraud scheme.The confrontation came during a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing in which Hawley questioned Ellison, an elected Democrat, about his actions surrounding the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, which was at the center of a $250 million scheme to defraud a child nutriti...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Obama-era greenhouse gas rules gone as EPA’s Zeldin signs ‘single largest deregulatory action’ in history

FIRST ON FOX: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on Thursday will eliminate the "2009 Obama EPA Endangerment Finding," which set in motion most federal greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles, saving Americans billions.The 2009 development was an EPA finding that carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and three other greenhouse gases "endanger the public health and welfare of current and future generations" under the Clean Air Act — leading to a slew of new re...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Brooklyn Diocese Agrees to Mediation to Settle Over 1,000 Abuse Claims

The diocese, which also includes Queens, also said it would set aside hundreds of millions of dollars to settle accusations of child sexual abuse.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Rejecting science, Trump reverses conclusion that climate change is harming Americans

The 2009 endangerment finding affirms that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases pose a threat to human health and welfare. Its repeal marks one of the most significant deregulatory actions in U.S. history.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Enjoy This POV of Getting Arrested at the Super Bowl—Courtesy of Smart Glasses

Thanks to smart glasses, POV content has gone fully off the rails.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Democrats fume at Bondi after photo allegedly shows DOJ tracking Epstein database searches

Democrats in the House of Representatives are furious that the Department of Justice (DOJ) allegedly tracked their search history while going through the Epstein files stored locally at DOJ headquarters.After Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before lawmakers at a Wednesday hearing, a photographer caught a printout of a set of queries she had brought with her — allegedly search entries that Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., said belonged to her."Totally inappropriate," Jayapal told Fox News Digi...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago
World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Judge sets February 2027 date for Trump’s $16b lawsuit against BBC

Trump claims edited footage falsely showed him urging the Capitol attack.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Surfshark VPN is offering up to 87 percent off two-year plans

Surfshark’s One plan is heavily discounted right now, with an 87-percent discount on the two-year package, plus three extra months. The promo price comes out to $2.29 per month, or $62 for the first 27 months. We’ve generally liked Surfshark as a straightforward, speedy service for everyday use, and it’s one of the picks in our guide to the best VPNs. In our Surfshark review, we found it delivered excellent speeds overall and reliably unblocked Netflix across most of our test servers, which make...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Our Favorite TV Is Still Almost Half Off

Best Buy continues to sell the TCL QM6K for a staggering discount.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Mick Jagger's fiancée Melanie Hamrick allegedly 'physically attacked' outside exclusive London club

Mick Jagger's fiancée, Melanie Hamrick, was allegedly "physically attacked" outside a club in London.On Tuesday, the 38-year-old took to social media to detail the scary ordeal and give praise to those who jumped in to protect her. "This is incredibly hard to share, but I was physically attacked at Annabel’s Mayfair tonight," she wrote in a since-deleted Instagram post, per Page Six. "I’m so thankful to my friends for protecting me. Two people grabbed me from behind and thank god for good people...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Trump UN aviation ambassador pick faces scrutiny after $426K tax liens missing from ethics filing

President Donald Trump's pick to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) office focused on aviation is facing heightened scrutiny for hundreds of thousands of dollars in back taxes that were not disclosed in official ethics documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Jeffrey Anderson, a retired Delta Air Lines captain and U.S. Navy veteran, was nominated to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization in July 2025. The International Civil Aviation Organ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Advanced video equipment seen at Nancy Guthrie home as experts break down its possible role

TUCSON, Ariz. — A forensic tent that briefly covered the front porch of Nancy Guthrie’s home, where blood was previously found, has now been removed, but new questions are emerging about the high-tech equipment investigators were seen bringing inside.Former NYPD homicide supervisor Joe Cardinale told Fox News Digital that the removal likely means investigators "finished what they were there to do" at that specific location.Cardinale explained that tents are used to shield investigative activity ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Somehow, Samsung May Make QD-OLED Monitors Even Better

Samsung's new ultrawide OLED monitor could be brighter than ever before.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Yosemite's famed 'firefall' returns. Here's how to see it for yourself

Yosemite National Park is bracing for thousands of visitors who want to see the "firefall" at Horsetail Fall.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

How Razer’s $1,337 Boomslang Mouse Broke Me

It’s the classic 1999 Boomslang with the guts of a $170 gaming mouse and fewer features than you would think.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Scientists May Have Spotted the Soviet Union Lander That’s Been Missing for 60 Years

Luna 9 had a bouncy touchdown on the lunar surface in 1966, becoming the first spacecraft to land on the Moon.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Rep. Steve Cohen tells Pam Bondi that 'worst of the worst' are native-born Americans, not immigrants

A House Democratic lawmaker told Attorney General Pam Bondi that the "worst of the worst" targeted by the Trump administration is actually native-born Americans, not illegal immigrant criminals. Rep. Steve Cohen, of Tennessee, was speaking to Bondi during a combative congressional hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein when he made his remarks. "We need people working on the front lines and local law enforcement to protect our citizens from the worst o...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Man Is Fatally Shot at 7-Eleven Near Times Square

The man was shot in the neck inside the convenience store on Thursday morning, the police said. The 7-Eleven is about two blocks from the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The operation triggered large protests following the killing of two US citizens.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

How to safely view your bank and retirement accounts online

Logging into your bank, retirement or investment accounts is now part of everyday life. Still, for many people, it comes with a knot in the stomach. You hear about hacks, scams and stolen identities and wonder if simply checking your balance could open the door to trouble. That concern landed in our inbox from Mary.Mary's question is a good one because protecting your money online is not about one magic setting. It comes down to smart habits layered together.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGe...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

The Russo Brothers Are Still Being Weird About Those ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teasers

New quotes from the Marvel Studios directors are even more confusing than the last ones.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Republicans, Democrats want to hear from government about anti-drone laser that closed El Paso airport

The brief shutdown of El Paso airport by the Federal Aviation Administration because of safety ‌concerns posed by the use of a military laser-based anti-drone system was unacceptable, said the top Democrat on the Senate's commerce committee said on Thursday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Safety board provides update on Delta airlines crash at Pearson airport

It's still "too early" to draw conclusions about the cause of the Delta Air Lines plane crash at Toronto's Pearson Airport, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said Thursday in an update on its investigation as the one-year anniversary of the incident approaches.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Conservative MP refusing pay bump was heckled, chastised by his colleagues

The Conservative MP who went public with his intent to refuse a pending parliamentary pay increase was chastised by the party whip in front of his colleagues and heckled as he tried to defend his decision, CBC News has learned.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Conservative MP refusing pay bump was heckled, admonished by his colleagues

The Conservative MP who went public with his intent to refuse a pending parliamentary pay increase was called out by the party whip in front of his colleagues and heckled as he tried to defend his decision, CBC News has learned.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

1,200 Ubisoft workers strike in response to layoffs

At the end of last month, Ubisoft workers in the publisher’s native France threatened to strike in the wake of sweeping layoffs and cost-cutting measures. This week, they made good on those threats. According to GamesIndustry.biz, union members confirmed that at least 1,200 staff participated in the three-day strike, which was due to run from February 10 to February 12. While the strike action primarily took place in France, GamesIndustry.biz was told that Ubisoft’s Milan office also took part. ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

The Pentagon Wants to Raw Dog the Latest AI Models on Classified Systems

Defense officials are pushing tech companies to loosen restrictions on their most powerful models as the military expands its use of AI.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

NFL star Myles Garrett turns photographer for girlfriend Chloe Kim's historic Olympic quest

Cleveland Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett dominated the NFL this season, winning Defensive Player of the Year unanimously, and now hopes his girlfriend, Chloe Kim, dominates the Olympics.The 25-year-old completed her qualification run in the women’s halfpipe on Wednesday, and Garrett made sure to capture it all. The 30-year-old was pictured with a camera bag and was snapping photos throughout Kim’s run.Kim tore her labrum in her left shoulder just a month before the Olympic Games in Januar...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Military police 'rushed to judgment' before officer's suicide, watchdog finds

Canada's military police watchdog has sharply criticized the handling of a sexual assault investigation involving Maj. Cristian Hiestand, an air force officer who took his own life in January 2022. The Military Police Complaints Commission found the probe was not "impartial and thorough" and marked by a "rush to judgment and confirmation bias."

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Federal judge orders deported Venezuelans to be returned to US

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the Venezuelan men that the Trump administration deported to El Salvador early last year be returned to the United States, stating that they did not receive due process in some cases.U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued the order to bring back 137 Venezuelans on Thursday, citing as precedent the well-documented return of Kilmar Abrego-Gargia from El Salvador’s CECOT prison to the U.S.The order comes after a hearing on Monday when Boasberg hinted he would ord...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Vehicle drives off 500-foot cliff at California's Highway 1 in Big Sur; driver found dead

One person dies after a vehicle drove off a 500-foot cliff in Big Sur, according to officials.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

US forces complete withdrawal from strategic al-Tanf Garrison in Syria

The U.S. military has completed its withdrawal of American forces from al-Tanf Garrison in Syria, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday.The departure, finalized Feb. 11, was carried out as part of a broader shift in U.S. posture in the region under Operation Inherent Resolve, the coalition mission launched in 2014 to combat ISIS.American troops have maintained a limited presence in the country to support partner forces and prevent the terrorist group from resurging after it was terri...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

'CBS Evening News' producer quits in widely panned farewell note, defends liberal label by quoting Cronkite

A "CBS Evening News" producer abruptly resigned on Wednesday, accusing the network of a "shifting set of ideological expectations" in a message that went viral on social media.Alicia Hastey, who worked at CBS News since 2021, according to her LinkedIn profile, reportedly told colleagues that she took a buyout offer and would exit the network. In her farewell note, Hastey insisted she is proud of the work she did over the past four years before taking aim at the direction of CBS News under polari...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

‘Kramer/Fauci’ Revisits a Sparring Match During the AIDS Crisis

At the heart of Daniel Fish’s verbatim staging of a C-SPAN segment is a complex relationship, between Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci, that “goes from ‘I hate you’ to ‘I love you’ and back.”

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

How to get F1TV with your Apple TV subscription

Last year Apple secured the exclusive rights to broadcast Formula 1 racing in the United States from 2026 to 2030. Apple TV subscribers can now watch every practice and qualifying session as well as every sprint and Grand Prix of a race weekend on the F1TV app by linking their Apple account. Right now, those with an existing F1TV subscription will still see an active status in their "my subscription" page on desktop that shows the plan's renewal date. However, after logging in via Apple with an ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Speaker Johnson blasts Dems’ ‘theatrics' in Bondi, ICE hearings, calls them 'unserious people'

House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Democrats of turning congressional hearings into a "circus" this week, arguing their conduct reflects a far-left shift in the party and will pave the way for Republican gains in the midterm elections."These are unserious people, and they demonstrate that with their antics in the committee hearings now, which have really turned into theatrics," Johnson said Wednesday on "Hannity."The Speaker's remarks came after Democrats overwhelmingly voted against the SAVE Am...

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

N.Y.C. Officials Condemn Stonewall Pride Flag Removal Ahead of Rally

Activists and officials plan to re-raise the flag on Thursday, setting up a defiant response to the Trump administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Fox News Podcasts announces launch of ‘Crime and Justice with Donna Rotunno’

Fox News Podcasts will debut a new program, "Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno," on February 18, the company announced on Thursday.Criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno will host the podcast that aims to break down the biggest crime stories and trials across the country. Rotunno will seek information and analysis from legal and criminal experts, along with Fox News reporters and contributors, to uncover new angles surrounding the cases captivating America. "Crime & Justice with Donna Rotunno"...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Who is Jasmine Jones? US military Olympian becoming a viral sensation for taking pride in representing America

Jasmine Jones became an overnight hero to Americans craving patriotism as they watch the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. In an interview with Fox News Digital this week, the first-time Olympic bobsledder and Air Force service member expressed how proud she is to represent her country, military branch and family in Italy. The show of patriotism garnered viral praise on social media by Americans starved for an Olympian to publicly take pride in the country this winter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Who is Jasmine Jones? US Military Olympian becoming a viral sensation for taking pride in representing America

Jasmine Jones became an overnight hero to Americans craving patriotism as they watch the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. In an interview with Fox News Digital this week, the first-time Olympic bobsledder and Air Force service member expressed how proud she is to represent her country, military branch and family in Italy. The show of patriotism garnered viral praise on social media by Americans starved for an Olympian to publicly take pride in the country this winter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS CO...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Latest FBI neighborhood canvass in Guthrie case could mean feds have 'digital evidence:' former agent

TUCSON, Ariz. — The FBI on Wednesday took to the streets and neighborhoods surrounding Nancy Guthrie's home to canvas for clues in her disappearance.The federal law enforcement agency announced the search online, and asked the public to use caution."This morning, numerous FBI agents are conducting an extensive search along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation," the agency said. "We are asking the media and motorists to follow all traffic law...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Over 30 measles cases and counting from Brandon's Ag Days, chief doctor says

Manitoba's health system is inundated with surging flu rates and an ongoing measles outbreak, the province's chief public health officer says.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

GOP senator, Minnesota AG clash at Capitol Hill hearing: 'Sit there and smirk, it's sick'

A Republican senator accused Minnesota’s attorney general of flashing a "despicable" smirk Thursday following a tense exchange at a hearing on Capitol Hill, — a reaction the Democrat in turn described as a "nice theatrical performance." Tensions escalated at the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs oversight hearing after Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., alleged Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was encouraging unrest in Minnesota, which has been rocked by recent anti-U.S. Immigrati...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Driver federally indicted in 100-mph smuggling crash that killed Texas grandma, 7-year-old girl

Nearly three years after a high-speed migrant smuggling chase tore through the small West Texas town of Ozona and killed a grandmother and her 7-year-old granddaughter, a federal grand jury has indicted the Louisiana man authorities say was behind the wheel.Rassian Nateray Comer faces a 13-count federal indictment stemming from the March 13, 2023, crash that left four people dead — including 71-year-old Maria Scorro Tambunga and her granddaughter, Emilia Tambunga, a second-grader at Ozona Elemen...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Sheriff disputes viral 911 call reporting key evidence found in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Authorities are disputing a reported 911 call circulating on social media claiming a ski mask matching the description of the subject of interest in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance was found in an alleyway located two hours from the 84-year-old’s Tucson, Arizona home. The video posted to social media includes dispatch audio from relaying a 911 call reporting a ski mask had been found in an alleyway near her garage, located at 100 E First Avenue in Ajo, Arizona – located approximately 135 miles fro...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

AST SpaceMobile Unfolds the Largest Commercial Communications Array Antenna in Low Earth Orbit

The first of the company's next-generation satellites stretches across 2,400 square feet (223 square meters).

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Get Ready to Become Obsessed With the New Horror Film ‘Obsession’

Curry Barker wrote and directed the twisted, intense new film, out May 15.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Apple Vision Pro finally gets a YouTube app today

Apple’s Vision Pro is a curious product it initially wowed me two years ago, but it was hard to ignore that the visionOS platform felt incomplete without dedicated apps for YouTube and Netflix. Well, it seems that Google has finally decided to take the Vision Pro seriously, as it’s launching a YouTube app on the platform today. Previously, you could only view YouTube videos via Safari, or through third-party apps like Tubular Pro.According to an Apple representative, the YouTube Vision Pro app f...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Highguard studio lays off 'most' of its team just weeks after the game went live

Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind Highguard, has laid off many staffers. Level designer Alex Graner wrote in a LinkedIn post that the layoffs impacted "most of the team." The company says it's keeping a "core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting the game." That sounds like a skeleton crew. Today we made an incredibly difficult decision to part ways with a number of our team members while keeping a core group of developers to continue innovating on and supporting ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

FBI evidence in Nancy Guthrie case draws two-suspect claims, retired agent weighs in

A growing online firestorm is adding a new twist to the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie. After the FBI released photos and surveillance video tied to her disappearance, many are now pointing out what they see as a troubling discrepancy — asking whether the images and video actually show the same person. The questions are fueling speculation and putting a spotlight on how federal investigators vet critical evidence in a high-profile case.Retired Supervisory Special Agent of the FBI Scott Duffy...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

HGTV cancels Nicole Curtis' 'Rehab Addict' after star was caught using racial slur on set

HGTV's "Rehab Addict" has been canceled after its star, Nicole Curtis, was caught on video using a racial slur while filming the series.In a video obtained by Radar Online, Curtis is heard blurting out the N-word while on set. The outlet released the clip on Wednesday, the same day the series was expected to return for its ninth season. In a statement shared with Fox News Digital, a representative for HGTV confirmed the show has been removed from all HGTV platforms. 'REHAB ADDICT' STAR NICOLE CU...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

BYU wide receiver, who recently announced engagement, charged with felony rape

BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston has been charged with rape, just days after announcing his engagement.Prosecutors in Utah filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Kingston, officials announced Wednesday, stemming from an alleged incident last year.A woman who was 20 years old at the time told officers at a St. George hospital that had Kingston assaulted her on Feb. 23, 2025, prosecutors said. Police gathered digital and forensic evidence and interviewed the parties involved and other wi...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Kathy Griffin declares herself 'uncanceled,' says she was ahead of her time with bloody Trump photo

Comedian Kathy Griffin declared herself "uncanceled" in an interview with NPR affiliate WUSF on Thursday — standing by a photo she posted, years prior, of a bloodied, severed head resembling President Donald Trump. In the interview with WUSF, Griffin reflected on the backlash that derailed her career and said audiences are now ready to welcome her back.After Griffin posted the controversial photo in 2017 of her holding a Halloween mask covered in fake blood that appeared to resemble Trump, membe...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Republicans in lockstep behind Trump immigration crackdown as independent support shrinks, poll finds

Republicans remain firmly behind President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown even as support among independents declines and more Americans say he has "gone too far," according to a new poll.The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research released the findings on Thursday, showing that roughly half of Republicans say Trump’s actions are "about right," and another quarter believe he hasn’t gone far enough.The survey found that about 6 in 10 U.S. adults believe Trump has crossed the line in send...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

George Kittle reveals eerie tree detail fueling 49ers facility electromagnetic conspiracy theory

The San Francisco 49ers’ practice facility theory, where being positioned next to an electrical substation is causing an increase in injuries, remains alive after tight end George Kittle’s comments during a recent interview.Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles in the 49ers’ Wild Card Round loss to the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks, spoke with Complex on Wednesday when he was asked about this theory.While Kittle doesn’t believe it’s true, he does want further investigation into it because o...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

SEE IT: FBI scours neighborhoods near Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home

As investigators look to make strides in the case surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, law enforcement officials were seen canvassing areas near her Tucson, Arizona, home in an attempt to find any clues leading to the missing 84-year-old. FBI officials cordoned off roughly seven miles of North Campbell Avenue – a main road that is located east of Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home – on Wednesday to conduct an "extensive search" of the area. The search radius stretched two miles north ...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

1,200 Ubisoft workers went on strike in response to company restructuring and mandatory return-to-work policy

At the end of last month, Ubisoft workers in the publisher’s native France threatened to strike in the wake of sweeping layoffs and cost-cutting measures. This week, they made good on those threats. According to GamesIndustry.biz, union members confirmed that at least 1,200 staff participated in the three-day strike, which was due to run from February 10 to February 12. While the strike action primarily took place in France, GamesIndustry.biz was told that Ubisoft’s Milan office also took part. ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

DOJ solicits examples of ‘judicial activism’ from prosecutors as it weighs impeachment referrals

A Department of Justice official raised the possibility of referring federal judges to Congress for impeachment in what would be a dramatic escalation of the administration’s fight with judges it views as activist and obstructionist.The idea was floated by a senior DOJ official during a recent virtual meeting with U.S. attorneys across the country, a source familiar with the meeting told Fox News Digital. It marked a new possible avenue for the executive branch to confront the judiciary — by tur...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Three-time major winner Jordan Spieth, 32, thinks return to early form may just be 'around the corner'

Jordan Spieth wants to get back to his old form, and he's hoping this weekend at Pebble Beach is the start of it.Spieth, of course, won the Masters and U.S. Open in 2015, then was coasting to back-to-back green jackets before what's become an infamous collapse. Since then, he's won the PGA Championship but has never quite regained what he used to have in the tank.This weekend, though, Spieth will be at a famed course where he's won before, taking home the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2017.CLICK H...

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Henry McGowan Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity in Father’s Murder

Henry McGowan of New York City was charged in the death of his father in an Irish hotel. He had struggled with mental illness for several years.