What’s the Difference Between Tesla’s Cybercab and Robotaxi?
Elon Musk kicked off the confusion back in 2024.
Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic
While the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is reporting a new record, tourism numbers in Las Vegas remain on the decline.Nearly 55 million passengers traveled through LAS in 2025, giving the airport its third-highest annual total.While passenger numbers still declined from the prior year, the airport attributed its 2025 success to various changes, such as TSA wait times on flight information display screens, a new airport website and two new lounges.POPULAR LAS VEGAS ATTRACTION SEATING THO...
Armed Georgia man arrested at US Capitol told police he wanted to 'talk' to Congress: docs
The Georgia man who was arrested while carrying a loaded firearm and running onto the U.S. Capitol grounds told authorities he wanted to talk to a member of Congress, according to court records. Carter Camacho, 18, appeared in federal court Wednesday where he was ordered held without bond. Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, parked a Mercedes SUV near the Capitol, exited, and ran toward the building carrying a loaded shotgun and additional rounds of ammunition, authorities said. INVESTIGATORS SEEK MOTIV...
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Man Convicted of Murder of 4 Homeless Men in Chinatown
Randy Rodriguez Santos attacked five homeless men in Chinatown in 2019, killing four of them in a span of minutes.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanned decades
New York Times: A timeline of the former prince's association with Epstein.
Marvel Is Celebrating 10 Years of ‘Rogue One’ With Some New Prequel Adventures (Exclusive)
Cassian, Jyn, Saw, Chirrut, Baze, and even Darth Vader himself will star in a series of new one-shots.
Top Maryland Democrat defies Jeffries on mid-cycle redistricting push to boot state's lone Republican
A top Democrat in Maryland's state legislature threw cold water on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' campaign to oust the state's lone Republican from Congress.Jeffries, D-N.Y., was in Annapolis on Wednesday meeting with state leaders to discuss redrawing Maryland's congressional map before the November 2026 midterms.He's one of the highest-profile Democrats pushing the state to join the growing redistricting war, which could see Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., effectively drawn out of the one Rep...
Gov. Wes Moore stands by account of grandfather's interaction with KKK amid scrutiny: 'Hurtful and offensive'
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, widely believed to have presidential ambitions, is standing by his account of his family's history of fleeing the Ku Klux Klan in South Carolina in the face of a report questioning the details about that story. "It's hurtful, and it's offensive," Moore told Fox News Digital when asked about the report. Earlier this month, the Washington Free Beacon published an article that disputed a story Moore told about his family’s background, in which his grandfather and great-gran...
The 10 Best Shows to Stream Right Now (February 2026)
Fallout, Neighbors, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters are just a few of the TV shows we’re swooning over for February.
‘Pew Pew’: The Chinese Companies Marketing Anti-Drone Weapons on TikTok
On TikTok, Chinese manufacturers are advertising signal-blocking weapons with the breezy cadence of consumer lifestyle advertising.
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British public cheer Andrew’s arrest with a smile and relief
Police searched two properties after US files suggested he shared secret reports.
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Their Transgender Child’s Health Care Had Ended. What Now?
In many ways, the parents whose adolescents had been receiving treatment at NYU Langone Health had been expecting this call. Still, they were stunned.
Jewish group demands firing of broadcaster who called 'Zionist' Israeli Olympian supporter of 'genocide'
Liora Rez, the founder of StopAntisemitism, is calling for the firing of a Swiss broadcaster who questioned an Israeli athlete's participation in the Winter Olympics.Radio Telesvision Suisse commentator Stefan Renna dubbed Israel's skeleton competitor, A.J. Edelman, a "self-defined Zionist" who has posted several messages on social media in support of the "genocide" in Gaza. Renna mentioned the United Nations when clarifying his use of the word "genocide." "It's almost like Al Jazeera, puppet-st...
Inside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey’s Block
Workers describe a deteriorating culture at Block, the company behind Square and Cash App, where layoffs continue and employees are expected to use AI tools daily.
Photos capture devastation after Chile truck explosion kills at least 4, damages at least 50 vehicles
Images revealed extensive damage following a truck explosion in Chile on Thursday that reportedly left four people dead and damaged at least 50 vehicles. The blast in Chile’s capital of Santiago happened after a truck transporting liquid gas overturned and exploded, Reuters reported, citing local authorities. The incident left another 17 people injured and prosecutors are examining what led to the accident, Reuters added. Photos taken at the scene showed firefighters working to put out flames. I...
Sony is shutting down the studio behind the Demon's Souls remake
Sony is closing Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls remakes, Bloomberg reports. Bluepoint's last major project was God of War: Ragnarok from 2022, which it co-developed with Sony Santa Monica. According to Bloomberg, Sony decided to shut down the studio following "a recent business review." Around 70 employees will lose their jobs as part of the studio closure, which will officially happen in March. "Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and t...
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Another Early Universe Surprise From The JWST: A Jellyfish Galaxy
Astronomers have found a candidate Jellyfish Galaxy only about 5 billion years after the Big Bang. This is earlier than expected, since the ram pressure stripping responsible for it wasn't thought to be possible so early in the Universe's history. The galaxy could explain the puzzling "Red Nugget" galaxies, but first it has to be confirmed.
Built for weeks of war: Inside the firepower the US has positioned in the Middle East
The U.S. military has assembled one of its most substantial concentrations of naval and air power in the Middle East in decades — a force structured not for a limited strike, but for sustained combat operations if ordered. While diplomats in Geneva trade proposals, the Pentagon has moved beyond a "show of force" to an operational footing that represents the largest concentration of U.S. air power in the region since the Iraq War era.Two carrier strike groups now anchor the alignment.The USS Abra...
Fox News Digital's News Quiz: February 20, 2026
Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, in which Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was mocked overseas, Robert Duvall passed away, and a surprise food can help to reduce "bad" cholesterol.Looking for another challenge?Border czar Tom Homan revealed Operation Metro Surge plans in Minnesota, while the entertainment world buzzed about a mid-performance mishap in last week's News Quiz.Test your knowledge of retro recipes, Olympic origins and more in this week's American Cul...
Upgrade Your Computer Speakers With These Discounted Edifier M60s
These compact Edifier speakers may not be the fanciest, but they’ll blow your monitor’s built-in speakers out of the water.
You’ve Caught the Gaming Industry at a Very Chinese Moment in Its Life
A new State of Gaming analysis reveals Chinese success in an otherwise suffering industry.
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Man Who Lived Rent-Free in Hotel for 5 Years Pleads Guilty to Fraud
After checking into a Manhattan hotel for one night, Mickey Barreto exploited an obscure New York City housing law to stay there for years.
Trump jokes about Nobel Prize at inaugural Board of Peace meeting, says Norway will host Gaza aid gathering
President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from around the world on Thursday as he hosted the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, D.C. One country that would not be joining the board but will be hosting a related event is Norway.The U.S. president announced the plan for Norway to host a meeting on Palestinian aid during the inaugural meeting of the board Thursday. However, as he announced Norway's plans, he joked about getting the Nobel Peace Prize.TRUMP CONVENES FIRST 'BOARD OF ...
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Ancient Massive Stars Enriched Early Clusters and Birthed First Black Holes
The early Universe was a busy place. As the infant cosmos exanded, that epoch saw the massive first stars forming, along with protogalaxies. It turns out those extremely massive early stars were stirring up chemical changes in the first globular clusters, as well. Not only that, many of those monster stars ultimately collapsed as black holes.
Khanna and Massie threaten to force a vote on Iran as prospect of US attack looms
As the prospect of another U.S. military action against Iran looms, Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Thomas Massie, R-Ky., want Congress to pass a measure that would order the president to terminate unauthorized hostilities against the Islamic Republic."Trump officials say there's a 90% chance of strikes on Iran. He can’t without Congress. @RepThomasMassie & I have a War Powers Resolution to debate & vote on war before putting U.S. troops in harm’s way. I will make a motion to discharge to force a...
Illegal immigrant truck driver accused of killing Indiana man after running red light
A truck driver arrested Wednesday for allegedly running a red light and causing a fatal crash in Indiana is an illegal alien from India, multiple federal law enforcement sources confirmed to Fox News.Singh Sukhdeep received is commercial driver's license in May 2025. He was caught crossing the U.S. border in 2018, but released. He was a minor at the time of the crossing.Sukhdeep is now in ICE custody.The crash occurred in Hendricks County, Indiana, located just west of Indianapolis.SHAPIRO FIRES...
Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry’s Code With AI
The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can’t come at the cost of new bugs.
Savannah Chrisley reveals off-camera clash with Sunny Hostin on 'The View' over parents getting Trump pardon
Savannah Chrisley, a conservative guest host on "The View" this week, revealed during the "Behind the Table" podcast on Wednesday that she had an off-camera clash with co-host Sunny Hostin about her parents.Chrisley is the show's guest host this week as Alyssa Farah Griffin, the Republican co-host on the show, is on maternity leave. During the podcast discussion with the show's executive producer, Brian Teta, Chrisley talked about her experience so far."Day one was a little iffy," she said. "Sun...
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UK blocks US from using RAF bases to strike Iran
US President Donald Trump is preparing US forces for possible war with Iran by Saturday.
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Trump administration looks to join suit alleging LAUSD discriminates against white students
The Justice Department has petitioned to join a lawsuit challenging LAUSD's decades-old desegregation policy that provides extra resources and smaller classes to predominantly minority schools.
You Can ‘Hack’ ChatGPT to Become the World’s Best Anything
What's a little lie between 800 million users?
NATO country orders citizens to immediately evacuate Iran, warning 'possibility of a conflict is very real'
NATO country and U.S. ally Poland warned its citizens Thursday to immediately flee Iran, with its prime minister saying the "possibility of a conflict is very real." The remarks from Donald Tusk come as the U.S. has been bolstering its military presence in the Middle East with tensions escalating over Iran’s nuclear program. "Please leave Iran immediately and under no circumstances travel to this country," Tusk said Thursday in the town of Zielonka outside of Warsaw, according to Turkey’s Anadol...
Meta is shuttering Messenger’s standalone website, which is a thing that exists
Meta is shutting down the standalone Messenger website, according to a company help page. The website will disappear in April, though web users will still be able to send and receive messages within Facebook. "After messenger.com goes away, you will be automatically redirected to use facebook.com/messages for messaging on a computer," the help page reads. "You can continue your conversations there or on the Messenger mobile app." Users will be able to restore their chat history after switching t...
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Nigeria seeks to reduce over-reliance on US security
Nigeria is seeking EU support with non-lethal kit while rejecting foreign troops.
Trump hails Vance and Rubio as ‘extraordinary’ duo: hammer and velvet glove
President Donald Trump lauded Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as "extraordinary" statesmen who complement each other's strengths as they take the MAGA platform to the world stage. Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace — an international forum aimed at funding Gaza’s reconstruction and coordinating a postwar stabilization force — convened its inaugural meeting in Washington, D.C., Thursday with delegations from more than 40 countries participating. Trump lauded the pair a...
Perplexity’s Retreat From Ads Signals a Bigger Strategic Shift
The AI search startup once predicted advertising would be a massive business. Now it's betting on a smaller, more valuable audience.
Stephen A Smith calls on Gavin Newsom to ‘answer’ for California’s homelessness, crime
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith called out California Gov. Gavin Newsom on his "Straight Shooter" podcast Wednesday, telling the governor he is "still waiting" for him to appear on his show and "answer" for issues facing the state, including homelessness, crime, California’s sanctuary status and what he described as "billions in debt."Smith noted that former Vice President Kamala Harris leads the Real Clear Politics polling average for the Democratic Party's nomination for president at 31%, while New...
Virginia Republicans charge 'power grab' as Democrat who backed redistricting runs for Congress
Virginia Republicans are taking aim at a Democratic state lawmaker who played a key role in pushing through congressional redistricting in the state and is now running for newly drawn U.S. House seat.After Virginia Delegate Dan Helmer launched a congressional campaign, some Republican leaders took aim at him for what they call a "power grab.""I think it does look bad," House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore told Fox News Digital, as he pointed to Helmer's plan to run for Congress. "The whole proces...
Trump says US contributing $10B to Board of Peace, Iran must reach nuclear deal or 'bad things happen'
The U.S. is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to the Board of Peace. President Donald Trump announced during the inaugural meeting of the board that the U.S. was committing to contribute $10 billion to the board."The Board of Peace is showing how a better future can be built, starting right here in this room," Trump said on Thursday. "I want to let you know that the United States is going to make a contribution of $10 billion to the Board of Peace... and we've had great support ...
Navy reservist on active duty accused of murdering wife believed to have fled to Hong Kong
A Navy reservist on active duty accused of murdering his wife in Virginia is believed to have fled to Hong Kong, according to a federal affidavit filed by the FBI.Investigators said 38-year-old David Varela left the country on or about Feb. 5, the same day police discovered his wife’s body inside a kitchen freezer at their Norfolk home in the 300 block of East Main Street.Lina Maria Guerra Echavarria, 39, had been reported missing by her brother after he had not heard from her for more than two ...
Prime Video Sucks for Anime
The Amazon streamer's hopes of being anime’s go-to hub feel hollow when its track record reads like a cautionary tale.
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Commentary: Yes, Wasserman should go. But what about all those other guys in the Epstein files?
L.A. Olympics committee head Casey Wasserman is the rare elite who has been held accountable in the aftermath of the latest Epstein files release.
Trump White House ballroom proposal gets approval by Commission of Fine Arts
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has officially fast-tracked the estimated $400 million proposal to build President Donald Trump's new White House East Wing ballroom Thursday.While Thursday’s session was originally intended only for design discussion, Chairman Rodney Mims Cook Jr. moved for an immediate final approval."Our sitting president has actually designed a very beautiful structure," Cook said before the vote. "The United States just should not be entertaining the world in tents."The proj...
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Long-awaited reports outline problems with Palisades infrastructure
In a road map for rebuilding infrastructure, the reports outlined nearly a billion dollars in projects through 2033, including more than $650 million for electrical undergrounding and $150 million for water system upgrades.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Olympic shame over Hitler T-shirts
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:- IOC sells out of controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics t-shirts featuring Nazi propaganda- Rabid anti-semite rips LeBron James over innocuous Israel comments at NBA All-Star Game- Spike Lee wears pro-Palestinian outfit to NBA All-Star Game with Israeli-born player competingTOP STORY: The International Olympic Committee sparked outrage by selling "...
Here are my favorite things from Toy Fair 2026
Toy Fair 2026 just wrapped earlier this week and while I would have liked to spend even more time there, I have my own kids (and all their toys and trinkets) to look after. That said, there were a ton of cool new products on display at the Javits Center in New York City that set the stage for the rest of the year, so here's a quick look at some of the most interesting releases from the largest toy show in the Western Hemisphere. Transformers: The Movie 40th anniversary figures ($28 to $60)To cel...
Critics warned Trump’s deportations would spark bloodshed progressive group reports police killings fell
One year after critics warned President Donald Trump’s mass deportation push would spark bloodshed in America’s largest sanctuary cities, new data from a leading progressive police-reform group shows police-involved killings actually declined — the first drop in five years.Lawmakers and activists from Los Angeles to New York predicted that Trump’s surge into largely sanctuary-city communities would lead to more violence against innocent residents, which recently reached a fever pitch with the sh...
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After leaving WHO, Trump officials propose more expensive replacement to duplicate it
Experts warn a US-only network cannot match WHO’s global reach and access.
Nancy Guthrie once played along in staged childhood 'kidnapping' tradition, daughter's book says
In one of her books, Savannah Guthrie recalled how her cousin annually staged a childhood "kidnapping" game, with her mother, Nancy Guthrie, playing along.In her book, "Mostly What God Does," which was released in Feb. 2024, Savannah Guthrie described the tradition where her cousin would stage a "kidnapping" of herself and her sister at their home in Tucson, Arizona. When she was a child, Savannah Guthrie's cousin would take her and her sister to Phoenix, calling their mother along the way."Abou...
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Mamdani Seeks Deputy Mayor to Run His Proposed Community Safety Agency
City Hall officials familiar with the plan said the mayor was moving closer to establishing a civilian corps that would respond to mental health emergencies.
Trump hosts 1st Board of Peace meeting, announces pledges for reconstruction-peacekeeper funding for Gaza
Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza and U.S. President Donald Trump promised billions of dollars for reconstruction of the war-torn territory, on Thursday during the first meeting of his fledgling Board of Peace.
Viral bodycam video shows dozens of college students blindfolded in basement over alleged hazing incident
Disturbing video of an alleged hazing incident at the University of Iowa is going viral online, showing college-aged pledges blindfolded in a basement and covered in unknown substances. The body camera video shows officers from the Iowa City police and fire departments and the University of Iowa police responding to a fire alarm at the Alpha Delta Phi’s fraternity house on Nov. 15, 2024, according to the Iowa City Press-Citizen. In body camera footage obtained by Fox News Digital, police and fir...
Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan’s biggest dog sled event
The Canadian Challenge is the biggest dog sled race in Saskatchewan. The multi-day competition based in La Ronge boils down to a musher, a team of dogs and a winter trail that has carried people through the North for generations.
Indiana Jones Exists in the ‘Shrinking’ Universe, But Who Plays Him?
The latest episode of the Apple TV show gave Harrison Ford a very meta moment, and we loved it.
Ring could be planning to expand Search Party feature beyond dogs
Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff has indicated that the company's controversial Search Party feature might not always be just for lost dogs, according to emails obtained by 404 Media. A creepy surveillance tool being used to surveil. Who could have predicted that? "I believe that the foundation we created with Search Party, first for finding dogs, will end up becoming one of the most important pieces of tech and innovation to truly unlock the impact of our mission," Siminoff wrote in an email to staffers...
Federal Reserve Says Prediction Markets Are a Valuable Tool for Policymakers
If you're not a Federal Reserve economist, you should probably still be wary of Kalshi.
Gordon Ramsay slams 'stupid' Ozempic-inspired restaurant menu trend
As Ozempic and Mounjaro reshape eating habits, some restaurants are adapting — and Gordon Ramsay isn't impressed.The celebrity chef and star of Fox's "Next Level Chef" said he thinks the new trend of GLP-1-inspired menus at restaurants is "stupid.""If I ever hear that word again, the 'Mounjaro menu,' I will [expletive] flip my lid," Ramsay told Tasting Table.OZEMPIC BOOM COLLIDES WITH AMERICA'S EATING HABITS AS RESTAURANTS SHRINK PORTIONS"I've never heard anything so embarrassing in all my [expl...
YouTube is bringing the Gemini-powered 'Ask' button to TVs
YouTube's "Ask" button is making its way to the living room. The Gemini-powered feature is now rolling out as an experiment on smart TVs, gaming consoles and streaming devices. 9to5Google first spotted a Google support page announcing the change.Like on mobile devices and desktop, the feature is essentially a Gemini chatbot trained on each video's content. Selecting that "Ask" button will bring up a series of canned prompts related to the content. Alternatively, you can use your microphone to as...
Plastic surgeon apologizes for failing to 'speak up’ against youth trans surgeries at major NYC hospital
A plastic surgeon who trained at a major Manhattan hospital is apologizing for failing to "speak up" after witnessing minors as young as 13 undergo "irreversible" gender surgeries."As a father to three young children and as a physician who took an oath to do no harm, I failed to speak up, and I just want to thank President Trump for having more clarity on this," Dr. Ira Savetsky said Thursday on "Fox & Friends."Savetsky, who trained at NYU Langone Health, said the culture inside elite medical pr...
American Jordan Stolz secures silver medal in men's speedskating 1,500-meter event
American Olympian Jordan Stolz just missed out on picking up his third gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games on Thursday, settling for a silver in the men’s speedskating 1,500-meter event.Stolz was just 0.77 seconds behind China’s Ning Zhongyan. Ning set an Olympic record with his time of 1:41.98. Stolz finished ahead of the Netherlands’ Kjeld Nuis. Stolz was in a pair with Norway’s Pedar Kongshaug, who finished in sixth place with a time of 1:43.93.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.C...
Panera Bread data breach exposes 5.1M customers
Another major consumer brand has joined the growing list of companies hit by serious data breaches. Panera Bread has confirmed a cybersecurity incident after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed it stole millions of customer records.The breach exposes a wide range of personal details, raising real concerns for anyone who has ever placed an order, created an account or shared contact information with the popular bakery chain.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent secur...
Rivian rolls out an Apple Watch app with vehicle controls and digital key support
Rivian suggests that vehicle owners can leave their phone at home (or perhaps in a glove box) and instead control some aspects of their EV using a new Apple Watch app. With a tap of your watch, you can unlock and lock the doors, sound the alarm and vent the windows. After the digital key is set up, R1S and R1T Gen 2 owners can unlock their vehicle automatically simply by walking up to it thanks to the passive car key feature.It's possible to set the cabin temperature and a target state of charge...
Guy Fieri never eats these 6 foods would you?
→ One fast-food giant is ditching nuked meals in a bold bid to boost flavor.→ All-you-can-eat spots are roaring back as savvy diners chase serious value.→ A sweeping new review raises fresh questions about the real payoff of skipping meals for weight loss.→ Guy Fieri, a chef famous for trying everything, has revealed a few firm food refusals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ From Washington's beef pies to Trump's well-done order, presidential palates tell a revealing story.→ Wi...
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Pending Home Sales Drop to Record Low in the Data, from Already Low Levels, on Big Drops in the South and Midwest
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US will be ready to strike Iran by Saturday, Trump told
US commanders say forces could sustain weeks of non-stop strikes on Iran.
Best thing since sliced bread? Japan's viral 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich is coming to Canada
Japan's ubiquitous convenience store sandwiches have a cult-like following, and its 7-Eleven stores are described as a national treasure. Now, its crown jewel is coming to Canada: the tamago sando.
Travis Kelce's teammate fires back at assertion Chiefs should part ways with tight end
Kansas City Chiefs star Chris Jones came out in defense of Travis Kelce after a former general manager said the team should move on from the tight end in the offseason.Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said on ESPN’s "SportsCenter" on Wednesday that the Chiefs should cut Kelce and look to upgrade the position with a younger and faster player.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJones, a defensive tackle, had a two-word response."Shut up," he wrote on X.Tannenbaum ...
The New ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer Reminds Us Tech Is a 4-Letter Word
Andrew Stanton wrote and directed the latest in Pixar's much-loved animated franchise, starring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and series newcomer Greta Lee.
Top US military commander visits Venezuela, meets new leader following operation to capture Maduro
The head of the U.S. Southern Command traveled to Venezuela to meet with the country’s acting president just weeks after U.S. forces captured former leader Nicolás Maduro. The trip on Wednesday, described as a surprise visit, was the first to Venezuela by a U.S. military delegation since the Jan. 3 raid to retrieve Maduro, according to Reuters. "The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Chargé d’Affaires to the Venezuela Affairs Unit, Ambassador Laura F. Dogu, and U...
CT Scans Reveal Gruesome Details of Inca Child Sacrifices
New research investigates the centuries-old remains of sacrificial victims recovered from volcanoes in Peru.
Truck launched 100 feet into air crashes through Oregon family home
A truck flew roughly 100 feet into the air before crashing into an Oregon home, police said.The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Feb. 13 in a residential neighborhood in Tigard, located about 10 miles south of Portland.Witnesses reported the driver was speeding and driving recklessly when he struck a dirt mound on the side of the road. Investigators believe the impact launched the truck into the air, sending it over a three-foot brick wall and into the side of the house."We’re thankful no...
‘Starfleet Academy’ Gives Its Kids (and Itself) the Grace to Find Their Own Path
'Ko'Zeine' puts the spotlight on the overachievers of its cadet cast, and in doing so, takes the opportunity to relieve itself from the weight of its own expectations.
DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir
“If you are interested in helping shape and deliver the next chapter of Palantir’s work across DHS, please reach out,” a Palantir executive wrote to employees about the massive purchasing agreement.
Orbital AI data centers could work, but they might ruin Earth in the process
At the start of the month, Elon Musk announced that two of his companies SpaceX and xAI were merging, and would jointly launch a constellation of 1 million satellites to operate as orbital data centers. Musk's reputation might suggest otherwise, but according to experts, such a plan isn't a complete fantasy. However, if executed at the scale suggested, some of them believe it would have devastating effects on the environment and the sustainability of low Earth Earth orbit. Musk and others a...
The US Is Working on a Site to Help Europeans Bypass Content Bans on Hate Speech: Report
The online portal is set be hosted at Freedom.gov.
Hunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops big money on Swalwell's campaign: 'Biggest cheerleader'
FIRST ON FOX: Wealthy Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris bankrolled Hunter Biden's legal defense and other bills when he was facing charges for federal firearms and tax crimes, and now he is helping finance the gubernatorial campaign of one of the most vocal defenders of Hunter, a new campaign finance filing reveals.A campaign filing that was released on Tuesday revealed that Morris, who was dubbed Hunter's "sugar brother," for bankrolling his legal bills and lavish lifestyle, donated $29,900 to Rep....
MIKE DAVIS: Chicagoland, where teachers can support Charlie Kirk's killing, but not ICE
This is the tale of two teachers in the leftist dump that is Chicagoland. One teacher supported Charlie Kirk’s assassination, as leading school-choice advocate Corey DeAngelis discovered for the world to see. She still has her job. Another teacher made a social media post supporting ICE. He no longer has his job. This situation is an indefensible disgrace. There is a cancerous spread of Chicago’s radical leftist politics into the once-idyllic suburbs.On Sept. 10, 2025, Tyler Robinson sat perch...
West Virginia is suing Apple alleging negligence over CSAM materials
The office of the Attorney General for West Virginia announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that the company had "knowingly" allowed its iCloud platform "to be used as a vehicle for distributing and storing child sexual abuse material." The state alleges this went on for years but drew no action from the tech giant "under the guise of user privacy." In the lawsuit, the state repeatedly cites a text from Apple executive Eric Friedman, in which he calls iCloud "the g...
Federal judge who ordered no warrantless ICE arrests in Colorado asserts DOJ not complying
A federal judge in Colorado has questioned whether the Trump administration is complying with his order barring warrantless ICE arrests in the state, according to Colorado Public Radio.Senior U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, said during a hearing Wednesday that the Department of Justice appeared to be falling short of his November injunction requiring flight-risk assessments and warrants before detaining people, CPR News reported."These t...
Single dose of powerful psychedelic cuts depression symptoms in clinical study
A single dose of psychedelics significantly reduced symptoms in people with major depressive disorder, a new study found.The clinical trial was led by researchers at Imperial College London, where the team found that participants with depression who took the psychedelic dimethyltryptamine (DMT) had greater reductions in the severity of their condition compared to those who took a placebo.DMT is a naturally occurring psychedelic, similar to compounds found in "magic mushrooms" and serotonin, acco...
Italy’s Iconic Lovers’ Arch Collapsed—Ironically—on Valentine’s Day
The beloved attraction fell victim to a recent surge in destructive storms that have ravaged southern Italy.
Italy’s Iconic Lovers’ Arch Collapsed—Of All Days—On Valentine’s Day
The beloved attraction fell victim to a recent surge in destructive storms that have ravaged southern Italy.
Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup
Russia warned Iran and "all parties in the region to exercise restraint and caution" Thursday amid a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the remark as the world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, and its strike group are moving from the Caribbean toward the Middle East. "Russia continues to develop relations with Iran, and in doing so, we call on our Iranian friends and all parties in the region to exercise restraint and caution, and we...
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Hubble and Euclid Team Up To Identify A Dark Matter Galaxy
We know galaxies by their powerful illumination, generated by multitudes of stars. But some galaxies can be very dim. These are hypothesized to be dark galaxies, or dark matter galaxies. They're theoretical, and only candidates have been identified, but researchers may have confirmed the very first one.
Political stink: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore calls Trump’s sewage spill blame ‘absurd'
Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland says he didn't seek a political scrap with President Donald Trump."I don't have any personal desire to go back and forth with the President of the United States. That's not why I ran for office," the Democratic governor of the solidly blue state emphasized in a Fox News Digital interview.But like it or not, that's where Moore finds himself.Trump refused to invite Moore to a traditionally bipartisan dinner of all the nations' governors later this week at the ...
Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters
EXCLUSIVE: Republican lawmakers tasked with oversight of the Coast Guard said the lone military branch not under Pentagon authority is being wrongly hurt by Democrats holding up funding for the Department of Homeland Security.Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is demanding "three basic objectives" to come back to the table, according to CBS News: prohibiting ICE agents from certain properties, unmasking agents in public while mandating bodycams, and addressing use-of-force concerns....
Family says law enforcement can 'do better' after 13-year-old slashed by repeat offender at Daytona boardwalk
The family of a 13-year-old boy who survived a near-fatal throat slashing on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk on Valentine’s Day is expressing outrage after learning the suspect was out on the streets despite a lengthy criminal record.Jail records show Jermaine Lynn Long, a registered sex offender, was released released just four days before the random attack on Sullivan Clarke. Long faces pending charges from an incident in January when he allegedly assaulted two men with a knife and an 8-foot pole....
Pneumonia's unwelcome return: Canadian hospital data points to big jump last respiratory illness season
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit.
Nintendo’s Adorable Wooden Amiibos Will Hook Kids on Mario Even Earlier
Nintendo has a slew of new early childhood toys, plus an app that harkens back to the N64.
Federal judge holds DOJ attorney in contempt over ICE case
A Justice Department attorney has been ordered to pay a $500 daily fine after a federal judge found him in civil contempt of court.On Wednesday, Judge Laura Provinzino, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, found Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Isihara in civil contempt, hitting him with a daily fine.The judge reportedly said that her goal was to ensure the government complies with her orders regarding Rigoberto Soto Jimenez, a detained Mexican immigrant living in Big Lake, Mi...
Epstein probe leader Comer says 'no one is above the law' after ex-Prince Andrew arrest
The senior lawmaker leading the U.S. House of Representatives investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is the latest high-profile official to sound off on the arrest of former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., reiterated the need for accountability and lauded the Trump administration's commitment to releasing its own information on Epstein."There must be accountability for anyone who was involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific crimes," Comer t...
Study Confirms: Reentering SpaceX Rockets Are Peppering the Upper Atmosphere With Metal Pollution
For the first time, scientists were able to directly detect upper-atmospheric pollution from space debris.
‘House of the Dragon’ Teases an Absolutely Scorching Season 3
HBO returns to Westeros this June with a new installment in the war-torn 'Game of Thrones' prequel.
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The price of admission in Jeffrey Epstein’s world: silence
New York Times: Epstein's 'girls' were a constant presence. Why didn’t anybody intervene?
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Hundreds of interviews have revealed how badly the Democrat administration failed to grasp reality
The Columbia University archive reveals deep misreading of US voter anger.
Sarah McLachlan, Allison Russell and Cameron Whitcomb to perform at the 2026 Juno Awards
McLachlan and Russell will perform a special tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Joni Mitchell.
Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled
A cruise ship experienced an emergency scare off the coast of Greece this past weekend — requiring help from Greek authorities, according to the local coast guard.One passenger took to Reddit to describe a chaotic scene aboard the Celebrity Infinity cruise ship on Sunday, Feb. 15. "Lost power off the coast of Piraeus (Athens) at 3 a.m.," the Reddit user wrote."Saw multiple tugboats coming over. No air con (rooms are super stuffy), no lights, no running water, no flushing toilets, no hot water/co...
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A series of deadly California storms continues to bring more rain, snow and danger
Since Monday, a series of storms has drenched much of California and dumped feet of snow in the Sierra.
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New York to Back Away From Robotaxi Pilot Programs Upstate
Gov. Kathy Hochul had proposed expanding the programs beyond New York City, but they do not have enough support, her office said.
Court storm turns hectic as coach smacks fan's phone; school apologizes for forcing 'reactive situation'
A court storm turned into an extra fiasco after a student appeared to put his phone near Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg's face.Iowa Hawkeyes students and fans rushed the court after their 57-52 victory over the ninth-ranked Cornhuskers, and things took a turn when Hoiberg appeared to smack a phone out of the hand of a student, who appeared to be recording a video.The student got into the handshake line between players and coaches and was whisked away by another Iowa staffer.CLICK HERE FOR MORE...
