IN PHOTOS | Lunar New Year celebrations for the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse has begun, and celebrations around the world have started in what is being described as a year filled with independence, forward movement and energy.
Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That’s 4x Higher Than Humans
The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.
10 Genre Movies to Watch Before They Leave Netflix
'Bram Stoker's Dracula,' 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' 'The Amazing Spider-Man,' and more are all jumping off the streamer soon.
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Mamdani Ushers in a New Tradition: Ramadan in City Hall
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s first Muslim mayor, will observe Ramadan as he runs the nation’s largest city, blending his faith into his public life.
Meta and Other Tech Companies Ban OpenClaw Over Cybersecurity Concerns
Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.
Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19 and 20
We’ll soon get a closer look at a bunch of features and updates Google has planned for Android and its other services. The company has confirmed that Google I/O 2026 will take place on May 19 and 20. As always, Google will stream some of the keynotes and sessions for free, including the opening keynote (during which the company makes the bulk of its major I/O announcements).Although I/O is primarily a conference for developers, it’s typically where we first learn about major upcoming Android cha...
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Spain arrests ‘man of a thousand names’ wanted in Peru for alleged possession of explosives
'He had deliberately removed his fingerprints and was using stolen identity,' police said.
Ethereum Creator Starting to Think This Whole Prediction Market Thing Might be Gambling
Who knew being able to bet on everything would lead to people acting irresponsibly?
Judge orders migrant deported in 'error' free from ICE custody with criminal case looming
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from re-arresting Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia into federal immigration custody — an update that comes just days before he is slated to appear in Nashville for a key court date in a separate criminal case.U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis agreed to convert her previous emergency order blocking ICE from immediately re-detaining Abrego Garcia into a longer-term form of injunctive relief sought by his lawyers. She said Tuesday th...
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France arrests five suspects over far-right activist’s killing during protest in Lyon
Quentin Deranque, 23, died after sustaining a severe brain injury when he was attacked.
Five injured, including firefighter, in church explosion following reported gas leak in upstate New York
New York State Police are investigating after five people were injured in an explosion at the Abundant Life Fellowship church in Boonville, New York.Church leaders said their pastor and a congregation member were at the building and called first responders just before 10:30 a.m. local time to report "an obvious gas leak."While the pastor, congregant and a Boonville Fire Department firefighter were inside the building, an explosion occurred, according to the church and New York State Police.Autho...
Survivors in Rhode Island hockey game shooting 'fighting for their lives' after gunman kills ex-wife, son
Two people wounded by a gunman during a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ince rink were in critical condition Tuesday and were "fighting for their lives," Fox News has learned. A family contact told Fox News that Robert Dorgan, 56, who identified as transgender and had a history of past family conflict over his gender identity, shot and killed his ex-wife Rhonda and his son Aidan, before shooting his in-laws.The gunfire erupted Monday afternoon at a high school hockey game at the Dennis M Lynch...
RICHARD FOWLER: I ran into Jesse Jackson —and into history: the man who shaped a nation
I once ran into Rev. Jesse Jackson. Literally.It was either 2003 or 2004 at the NAACP Fort Lauderdale Freedom Fund Dinner. I was a high school student and a member of the NAACP Youth Council, running late — moving too fast across the parking lot, out of breath and worried about missing the start.Then I collided with him.I looked up, and there he was: the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.REV JESSE JACKSON, CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER AND RAINBOW PUSH FOUNDER, DIES AT 84When you’re a teenager and you unexpecte...
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Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes was a “last resort” to close a budget gap.
Hunt files police report against Cornyn campaign staffer over alleged family 'doxxing' incident
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Wesley Hunt, who is running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, filed a police report on Tuesday after a senior campaign staffer for one of his GOP opponents posted a 2016 provisional ballot that included personal information about Hunt and his family. The document included the last four digits of Hunt's Social Security number, his driver's license ID number and a home address.Matt Mackowiak, who serves as the communications director for Sen. John Cornyn's re-e...
Texas AG sues TP-Link over purported connection to China
Texas is suing Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link for deceptively marketing the security of its products and allowing Chinese hacking groups to access Americans' devices, Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced. Paxton originally started looking into TP-Link in October 2025. Texas Governor Greg Abbott later prohibited state employees from using TP-Link products in January of this year. TP-Link is no longer owned by a Chinese company and its products are assembled in Vietnam, but Paxton's lawsuit claim...
Don't ignore Apple's urgent security update
If you use an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch or Apple TV, listen up. Apple has released a major security update to fix a zero-day vulnerability, which is a security hole that hackers discover and exploit before the company has a chance to fix it. Attackers were already using it in targeted attacks. In other words, this was not just a possibility. It was happening.The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-20700, affects multiple Apple operating systems. If you have delayed updates lately, this is one you sho...
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Police ‘assessing’ claims British flights trafficked Epstein victims
Almost 90 flights linked to the US financier arrived at and departed from UK airports.
Trump won’t let Dem sewage 'failures' slide as Moore faces heat over infrastructure grade
FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump is stepping in to fix the sewage leak rocking the Potomac River, with the White House vowing the president will not allow local lawmakers' infrastructure "failures" to slide on his watch. "President Trump will not allow the failures of local and state Democrats to diminish the quality of life for millions of Americans," White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital Tuesday. "In line with the President’s promise to make Washington, D.C. safe and ...
Judge deals blow to Trump administration, orders slavery exhibit restored at iconic Philly landmark
A federal judge has ordered the National Park Service (NPS) to restore a slavery-related exhibit that was removed from the President’s House site.The President’s House, part of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commemorates nine enslaved people who were owned by George Washington.On Monday, U.S. District Judge Cynthia M. Rufe granted a preliminary injunction requiring the exhibit’s restoration. NATIONAL PARK GIFT SHOPS ARE ORDERED TO PURGE BIAS-DRIVEN DEI AND W...
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Mamdani Threatens to Raise Property Taxes if There’s No Wealth Tax
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his proposal to raise New York City property taxes by 9.5 percent was a “last resort.”
Houston police investigate fatal shooting of 17-year-old at Valentine's Day house party
A Houston family is seeking answers after their 17-year-old daughter was shot and killed at a house party.Fox 26 Houston reported that Mariah Alatorre was at a party with friends on Dagg Road on the city’s South Side early Valentine’s Day morning when she was killed.According to the station, Houston police said Alatorre was caught in the crossfire after someone began shooting.ABC 13 reported that the teenager was taken to a hospital emergency room before being transferred to HCA Houston Healthca...
US Capitol Police detain person holding 'what appears to be a gun' near Capitol building
The U.S. Capitol Police announced Tuesday that it has detained a person carrying "what appears to be a gun near the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building.""Please avoid the area," U.S. Capitol Police said at one point in a post on X.It later added that the "USCP cleared the potential security concern on the Lower West Terrace of the U.S. Capitol," and, "The area has reopened and any associated door or road closures will clear momentarily."TWO TEENS ARRESTED AFTER 15-YEAR-OLD SHOT NEAR WASHINGT...
Unmasking the Secrets of the New ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer
Our latest look at the next 'Star Wars' movie gives us a better idea of what it's about—and, of course, a few familiar faces.
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The financialisation of AI is just beginning
Get ready for a new wave of securities, hedges and collateral
The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think
After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They’re missing the point.
Mike Trout gives the $35 million reason why he will not play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
The Los Angeles Angels are set to pay Mike Trout over $35 million this year, but that, combined with his injury history, has proven to be a major hurdle for the World Baseball Classic.The three-time MVP, who was given the "Captain America" nickname for his stellar performance in the event three years ago, told reporters Monday that he was not able to get his contract insured for the tournament.Trout said he wanted to play again, but "insurance was the biggest hurdle I was trying to get through."...
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz for first time since 1980s
Khamenei threatens to send US warships 'to the bottom of the sea'.
Conspiracy Theorists Think Obama Is Sending Secret Messages With Talk About Aliens
"Obama is talking to a subset of the population whom he knows will understand."
Ont. premier tells students to not pick 'basket-weaving courses' in wake of loan program cuts
Premier Doug Ford had choice words for students expressing concerns over cuts to OSAP grants Tuesday, telling them to "not pick basket-weaving courses" and to invest in education that gives students in-demand jobs.
Wes Moore confronted on reported misrepresentations about missing Oxford thesis, story about great-grandfather
Gov. Wes Moore, D-MD, faced questioning on reporting about misrepresentations of his past during a CBS News town hall on Sunday in regard to his Oxford thesis and his claim that his grandfather was chased out of the country by the KKK.The Washington Free Beacon reported on Moore's past in December and found that he touted himself as a "foremost expert" on radical Islam in the Western Hemisphere on his application to be a White House fellow in 2006, an internship he got after serving in Afghanist...
State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection.The condition is triggered by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), the same fungal species that causes ringworm.The primary symptom is round, red, irritated rashes that spread across the body, which can be itchy and painful, according to the state’s health alert.HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT AT CENTER OF HEALTH ALERT OVER RAT-BORNE DISEASE"TMVII is a specific type of fungus that is part of a larger fam...
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US fuel blockade forces stoppage at key Cuban mine
Sherritt says the Noa nickel and cobalt mine will be paused within a week.
Government couldn't always justify keeping people on no-fly list: watchdog
The federal government sometimes left people on Canada's no-fly list without lawful justification, according to a recently released report from one of the country's intelligence watchdogs.
It’s Time to Admit Working in VR Has Been One Big Failure
Working in VR is really not working out.
Could Water Be the Future of Space Propulsion? This Startup Thinks So
General Galactic is aiming to fly a satellite using a water-powered propulsion system.
Hockey rink shooting suspect warned about going 'BERSERK' in X post day before attack
The trans suspect accused of shooting and killing two people at a Rhode Island ice rink on Monday had posted on X about going "BERSERK" after an actor insisted that Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., is a man. McBride identifies as a transgender woman.Robert Dorgan, 56, appeared to become agitated after actor Kevin Sorbo wrote on X that "Tim McBride is a man. Community note this if I'm wrong," alongside a photo of the Delaware Democrat.In response, Dorgan — whose profile listed the name Roberta Dorgano...
11 closet organizers that keep jewelry and accessories tidy
When small accessories don’t have a designated spot, they quickly turn into clutter. From stackable jewelry trays to scarf hangers and belt racks, these organizers keep everything visible, contained and easier to grab when you need them most.Stop drawers from turning into a jumble of socks, underwear and accessories. These felt-lined inserts come in multiple sizes to keep items separated, visible and easy to grab. Original price: $28.99This four-piece jewelry organizer stacks to save space while...
Canadian officials seize nearly 600 pounds of suspected methamphetamine at US border
Canadian border officials seized nearly 600 pounds of what they believe to be methamphetamine at the U.S.-Canada border this month.The Canada Border Services Agency announced the seizure on Tuesday, but the incident occurred on Feb. 4. They say a 29-year-old Canadian national, Kulbir Singh, was driving the drugs into Canada from the U.S."On February 4, 2026, a commercial truck arriving at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry from the United States was referred by a Canada Border Services Agency (...
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Cast and Creator on Episode 5’s Shocking Demise
'In the Name of the Mother' marks a turning point not just for the HBO show, but in Westeros history.
Cruise line halts operations suddenly, leaving future trips in limbo
→ A longtime Alaska-based cruise line ceased operations, canceled future sailings and disrupted planned vacations.→ The CDC issued a travel alert for a popular island destination after a chikungunya outbreak.→ A harbor pilot fell into the water while boarding a boat — prompting a cruise ship to cancel its port stop.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ An island imposed new hiking fees and mandatory reservations as locals pushed back against mass tourism.→ A passenger accidentally ...
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US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 in Chicago
Jackson marched with Martin Luther King jnr and became a key US civil rights leader.
Obama dragged for 'headache'-inducing presidential center update that has visitors squinting
Former President Barack Obama's presidential center in Chicago is again coming under scrutiny for its architectural design — this time leaving locals scratching their heads over confusing text wrapped around the top of the building. "I'm outside the Obama Center museum tower right now," Chicago Sun-Times architecture critic Lee Bay posted to X Monday, sparking a deluge of mockery from locals and conservatives. "The new letters – an excerpt from Obama's Selma speech – are tough to read to me, giv...
Netflix is adapting the board game Ticket to Ride
Netflix has been in the game adaptation business for a while now, but until recently most of its attention had been on adapting video games. That’s still very much happening, but the streaming giant is also now buying up rights for board game IP too, with the latest being Asmodee’s Ticket to Ride. Netflix will look to greenlight a number of projects spanning TV, film and "additional formats," it wrote in a press release. The first of these will be a feature film written by Ben Mekler and Chris A...
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Pride Flag’s Removal From Stonewall Violated Federal Law, Suit Says
The lawsuit, filed by a group of nonprofits, argues that the Trump administration’s decision runs afoul of a law that allows national monuments to fly flags providing historical context.
Olympic hockey star explains why he risked ejection to fight player that was suspended for rest of Games
Tom Wilson found himself in no-man’s land over the weekend.An enforcer in the NHL, the Team Canada star knew that dropping the gloves with France's Pierre Crinon could get him booted from Olympic competition — just as it had with the Frenchman himself.The two men fought with about seven minutes left to play in the match that Canada won 10-2. Both players were ejected from the game under Olympic rules, but France's hockey federation took it a step further and suspended Crinon for the rest of the ...
Jill Biden’s first husband pleads not guilty to murdering second wife
A Delaware man who was married to former first lady Jill Biden decades ago pleaded not guilty Tuesday to killing his second wife in Delaware. William Stevenson, 77, is charged with killing Linda Stevenson, 64, who was found unresponsive at their home in Wilmington on Dec. 28. He remains in custody on $2 million bail after being charged with murder on Feb. 3.Linda Stevenson ran a bookkeeping business and was described in her obituary as a family-oriented mother and grandmother and a Philadelphia ...
Canada's Sarault has earned $55K for her 3 medals so far. If she were Italian, it would be nearly 7 times that
The money for medals doesn't come from taxpayers. It comes out of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Excellence Fund, which funnels corporate sponsorship dollars to our most successful high-performance athletes.
WordPress adds an AI assistant
Web designers of the world: The Automattic-owned WordPress.com is further embracing AI on its platform. On Tuesday, it expanded its one-off AI site builder into a persistent AI assistant for editing and media creation.In the site editor, the AI assistant can help with site-wide structure and design choices. For example, you can ask the chatbot to "give me more font options that feel clean and professional or “change my site colors to be brighter and bolder." It also includes image generation and...
Third suspect, known as 'Prophetess,' indicted in Kingdom of God Global Church forced labor case
A federal grand jury in Michigan indicted a third defendant in an alleged forced labor conspiracy tied to the Kingdom of God Global Church, the Justice Department announced.Kathleen Klein, said to also be known as "Prophetess," allegedly served as a leader and executive of the church — formerly known as Joshua Media Ministries International — and helping run a multi-state call center operation that prosecutors say exploited workers to solicit donations.The Justice Department said Klein, 53, and ...
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Bowed to FTC Pressure, Dropped Interview With Democrat
Here's the interview that CBS and the FTC don't want you to see.
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California storm closes roads, triggers flash flood warnings. Here's how long it will last
A wave of heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to sweep across the region Tuesday afternoon, bringing risks of flash flooding, rock and mudslides and debris flows.
Giant X-Rays Deliver the Sharpest View Yet of Fusion Plasma Gone Haywire
“Our understanding of instabilities—when they grow, how they grow—is important to making fusion work.”
Colbert fumes at CBS, says it barred him from interviewing Texas Dem amid FCC crackdown
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert claimed Monday that CBS barred him from interviewing a Democratic hopeful amid the recent crackdown by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).Colbert said CBS lawyers told his show "in no uncertain terms" that he could not interview Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and then "in some uncertain terms" that he couldn't mention to viewers that he couldn't interview Talarico.The liberal comedian tied the move to the FCC's enforcement of the longstanding ...
Plastic surgeon applauds move away from trans youth surgeries as far-left outlet examines doctors' shift
Plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian says it is a "stain" on her profession that so many doctors remained silent, she argues, while minors were steered toward irreversible gender surgeries. She said data suggests the risks of these procedures on young people could outweigh the potential benefits.Nazarian responded to a new article in The Atlantic highlighting divisions within the medical community over gender surgeries for minors. The piece notes recent moves by major medical groups to delay cert...
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Occupy Mars? Or the Moon? Get a Reality Check on Elon Musk's Plans
SpaceX founder Elon Musk now says he wants to build a city on the moon before building a city on Mars. Is either scenario realistic? In the latest episode of the Fiction Science podcast, biologist Scott Solomon, the author of a new book titled "Becoming Martian," does a reality check on humanity's prospects for living on other worlds.
Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud
Top Minnesota Democrats are demanding the federal government "pay for what they broke" following weeks of DHS’ immigration enforcement surge — a demand that comes after fraudsters stole as much as $18 billion from taxpayers who funded the state’s social services programs under their watch.Embattled Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey both made public overtures to the feds for reimbursement for usage of state and city resources and recouping of other alleged damage...
MLB players union boss expected to resign amid federal probe: reports
Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), was supposed to be at the forefront of an intense labor battle this offseason with MLB. Instead, he reportedly is expected to resign.Clark’s reported resignation comes as he and the union are under federal investigation by the Eastern District of New York for alleged financial improprieties. The 53-year-old was being investigated regarding the use of licensing money or equity to enrich themselves, according ...
Alex Pretti shooting investigation: Minnesota says FBI's 'lack of cooperation is concerning and unprecedented'
The head of a Minnesota investigative agency looking into the shooting death of Alex Pretti called the FBI's "lack of cooperation" in the probe "concerning and unprecedented." Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans said the FBI formally notified his agency on Friday that "it will not provide the BCA with access to any information or evidence that it has collected in the Jan. 24 shooting death of Alex Pretti." "The BCA reiterated the request to receive information, ac...
Cucumber costs are skyrocketing in Russia, and so is anger over wartime prices
The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent at a time of war.
Pentagon Considers Designating Anthropic AI as a ‘Supply Chain Risk’: Report
The move would require anyone doing business with the U.S. military to cut ties with the AI company.
Mark Cuban explains 'why the NBA should embrace tanking' after commissioner fines teams, condemns it
After NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said last weekend that tanking is the worst it's been "in recent memory," Mark Cuban believes he and the league office should "embrace" it.The NBA recently fined the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers, who own a combined record of 33-78, $500,000 and $100,000, respectively, for sitting healthy players, and Silver said last weekend he is considering "every possible remedy" to combat it.But Cuban, who has admitted to tanking in the past, posted on X "Why the NBA should...
The Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Thyroid Cancer Could Be Smoke and Mirrors
A new review finds no convincing evidence that drugs like Ozempic raise people's risk of common thyroid cancers.
Liberals clash over AOC's ‘word salad’ on Taiwan, arguing 'that answer was terrible and you know it’
Progressive panelists clashed over their response to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's viral foreign policy comments after one attempted to defend the "Squad" member on Monday.YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen and "The Young Turks" commentator Ana Kasparian joined a panel on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," where they discussed Ocasio-Cortez struggling to answer whether the U.S. should commit to sending troops to defend Taiwan."Um, you know, I think that this is such a, you know, I think that this is a um — th...
Ghostfaces, Ranked
From Billy and Stu to a whole family of killers, we unmask the villains of the 'Scream' franchise.
Netflix is streaming its first MMA fight on May 16
Netflix is streaming its very first live MMA fight on May 16. The combatants are one-time phenom Ronda Rousey and one-time actor Gina Carano. Both women have retired from the sport. Rousey left in 2016 and Carano left all the way back in 2009. In any event, they are both back for one night only. The featherweight bout will take place inside a hexagon cage and will stream globally. It's likely Netflix had to choose two retired fighters because current stars are under contracts with various promot...
Harvard students earn course credit helping asylum seekers as critics calls school 'bastion of woke activism'
The University of Harvard is offering an "Immigrant Justice Lab" course this semester where Ivy League students can earn credit hours contributing "research and writing for asylum applicants."HIST 123 is available for undergraduate students in the history department of the school’s social sciences division and utilizes a partnership with the Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice, a nonprofit legal services organization that provides free representation to asylum seekers. "This course trains and sup...
US kills 11 in 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on three vessels it says were operated by "designated terrorist organizations" and were engaged in narco-trafficking, U.S. Southern Command announced Tuesday.SOUTHCOM says 11 people were killed in the airstrikes, all of them male. Footage provided by the military shows each of the vessels being struck. The Pentagon did not clarify where the strikes took place."Late on Feb. 16, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force...
Iran signals nuclear progress in Geneva as Trump calls for full dismantlement
Negotiations between the United States and Iran advanced Tuesday toward what Tehran described as the beginning of a potential framework, but sharp public divisions between the two sides underscored how far apart they remain.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the two sides reached a "general agreement on a number of guiding principles" and agreed to begin drafting text for a possible agreement, with plans to exchange drafts and schedule a third round of talks. "Good progress was made co...
Why is Debian Called the Universal Operating System, Again?
Debian's official tagline is "Universal Operating System". It's more than just a tagline: it's a deeper concept that underpins the very nature of Debian as a project.
Italy cheers faith and flag in Milan after Paris’ ‘woke’ Olympic spectacle sparked culture clash, experts say
Paris and Milan-Cortina delivered two sharply different Olympic spectacles, one that ignited culture-war backlash and another that leaned into heritage and national pride, a contrast some observers say mirrors the political paths of Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni.Olympic opening ceremonies rank among the world’s most-watched cultural broadcasts, making them powerful stages for nations to project how they see themselves and how they want to be seen. "Paris tried to reinterpret tradition. Mila...
The first full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu is here
Fans of The Mandalorian and his tiny green apprentice Grogu are getting their best look yet at the duo's upcoming theatrical adventure, set for release this spring. It’s hard to believe that it's been just over six years since the last Star Wars movie was released in theaters, followed by wall-to-wall coverage of so-called Star Wars Fatigue. The newest trailer, released today, clocks in at just over two minutes long and offers some new footage and details to sink our teeth into. Picking up after...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Witcher 3 are coming to Game Pass
Xbox has revealed the second batch of Game Pass additions for February. There are quite a few heavyweights in the mix this time, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Let’s start with what’s available today, though. Xbox previously said Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld and PC) would arrive today, while Avowed joins the Game Pass Premium library on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S and PC on the same day it h...
DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin to leave Trump admin, source confirms
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin is leaving the Trump administration, Fox News has confirmed.McLaughlin, one of the administration's most vocal defenders of President Trump's immigration enforcement policies, is set to leave the administration next week. The DHS spokesperson planned to leave as early as December but delayed her departure amid high-profile DHS incidents, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapo...
Prep for spring allergy season: These remedies can help you breathe easier
For spring allergy sufferers who deal with itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion, preparation starts now. We’ve rounded up practical picks that focus on air quality, sinus support, eye relief and more, including HEPA air purifiers, nasal rinses, eye drops and anti-itch creams.Navage nasal care premium bundle: $99.99 (36% off)Ultrasonic cool mist teardrop humidifier: $42.99 (28% off)Levoit air purifiers for large room: $159.90 (16% off)PuroAir air purifiers, 2-pack: $279 (13% off)Puffs Ultra Soft f...
NASA to Run Critical Artemis 2 Fueling Test Despite Pesky Technical Issues
“There is still a great deal of work ahead to prepare for this historic mission.”
Team USA picks up silver medal in men's team pursuit speedskating
Team USA men’s speedskating took home a silver medal on Tuesday at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, finishing just behind Italy in the team pursuit competition.The team comprised of Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson and Emery Lehman finished with a time of 3:43.71 and was good enough for second place in the event. Italy’s team, featuring Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini and Michele Malfatti, clinched the gold medal with a time of 3:39.20.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe U.S. started...
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A Month of NJ Transit Delays Begins With New Routes, Long Lines and Uncertainty
Some commuters were able to find alternative routes, while others struggled with delayed trains and longer, unfamiliar commutes.
‘The War Between the Land and the Sea’ Almost Released Much Earlier In Disney’s ‘Doctor Who’ Era
Instead, production delays meant it ended up being the final gasp of the BBC's partnership with Disney.
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For years residents of industrial hub Friedrichshafen had well-paying auto jobs to rely on
The town's fortunes have changed as its major employer has taken a hit.
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Hundreds of people celebrate the crumbling beauty of concrete sculptures of most former US leaders
They were the centrepieces of a park that went bankrupt. They now live in a muddy field.
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With smart glasses, dining scenes can be captured more discreetly - raising privacy issues
New York Times: With smart glasses, public scenes can be captured without people knowing.
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New law to deter overcrowding and inexperienced climbers who pose a risk to themselves and others
Climbers will need to summit a 7000m Nepal peak before attempting Everest.
Trump withholds endorsement in fiery GOP Senate primary as early voting begins in Texas
President Donald Trump says he's not ready yet to take sides in the combustible Republican Senate primary in right-leaning Texas."I just haven't made a decision on that race yet," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday night as he returned to the nation's capital from Florida. "I like all three of them."Trump, whose comments came on the eve of the start of early voting in Texas ahead of the March 3 primary, was referring to longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who's seeking re-elec...
Ronda Rousey returning to fighting after nearly 10-year hiatus: 'This is for all MMA fans'
The "Baddest Woman on the Planet" is back.After last fighting in mixed martial arts on Dec. 30, 2016, Ronda Rousey will be back in the cage on May 16 against Gina Carano.Rousey, the first woman signed by the UFC who became a Hall of Famer in 2018, retired in 2016 after six successful UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship defenses before entering WWE full-time.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 39-year-old has wrestled sporadically since but is now coming home May 16 at the In...
Game Consoles Will Likely Get Even More Expensive… Again
The RAM shortage also means bad news for next-gen consoles like the PS6.
Trump hammers AOC Munich stumbles as 'not a good look for the United States'
President Donald Trump said the way Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez answered questions at the Munich Security Conference "was not a good look for the United States." The Democrat lawmaker from New York and potential 2028 presidential candidate has been facing criticism for making foreign policy gaffes at the event. In one instance, Ocasio-Cortez appeared to stall for nearly 20 seconds when asked if the U.S. should send troops to defend Taiwan from a possible invasion by China, and in another, claim...
Aaron Judge admits early frustration in team's offseason: 'We're the New York Yankees'
Turning 34 in April, it's becoming more and more likely that Aaron Judge may join Don Mattingly as the only New York Yankees captains without a World Series ring in the modern era.Judge is coming off his third MVP season in the last four years but remains without what really matters in Yankees universe: a title.Well, after Judge's Yankees were bounced in the American League Division Series last season, they're running it back with an almost identical team.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON F...
Warner Bros. reopening takeover talks with Paramount, but Netflix deal still favoured
Netflix, the preferred bidder to buy Warner Bros.' studio and streaming businesses, has given Warner a seven-day waiver to reopen talks with Paramount. The companies now have until Monday of next week to work out a possible deal, which Netflix would be allowed to match.
Snapchat is rolling out creator subscriptions
Snapchat is taking a page out of Meta's handbook. The social media platform has announced it will launch creator subscriptions for users. Meta-owned Instagram and Facebook currently offer a similar feature. On Snapchat, creator subscriptions will give users access to exclusive content across Snaps and Stories. They will also get priority replies and go ad-free on stories. Snapchat pitches the new feature as great way to give creators "freedom to experiment" and "build a recurring income stream"...
Woman's 'heart was pounding' in terror as Stronach groped her in Toronto condo, court hears
A woman said her “heart was pounding” in terror as Frank Stronach groped her in a Toronto condominium decades ago, court heard at the sexual assault trial of the Canadian businessman on Tuesday.
Second complainant testifies in Frank Stronach sex assault trial
The second of seven women complainants is testifying in the sexual assault trial of Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach.
Georgia teacher killed in crash after illegal migrant flees ICE stop: DHS
A Savannah, Georgia elementary school teacher was killed Monday morning in a traffic collision after authorities say a man fleeing federal immigration officers crashed into her vehicle.The crash happened about 7:45 a.m. on Monday at a busy intersection, according to the Chatham County Police Department. Officers responding to the scene found two vehicles involved. Both drivers were transported to a hospital, where the female driver was pronounced dead. The male driver, identified as 38-year-old ...
Apple Might Announce Colorful, Low-Cost MacBook on March 4
And probably new MacBooks, iPads, and an affordable iPhone very soon, too.
Nintendo's Virtual Boy app is now available to download
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy app is now available to download on Switch and Switch 2 as part of its Nintendo Classics offering. You’ll need to have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership to access the launch titles, and unlike Nintendo’s other retro emulators, this one also requires a dedicated accessory. As a reminder, the Virtual Boy was a portable tabletop system released in 1995, and the first console capable of rendering stereoscopic 3D graphics. It had a facemask with a monochrome ...
Iran fires live missiles into Strait of Hormuz as Trump envoys arrive for nuclear talks
Iran fired live missiles into the Strait of Hormuz during naval drills Tuesday and signaled it is prepared to close the strategic waterway if ordered by senior leadership, according to Iranian state-affiliated media.The drills come as President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are meeting senior Iranian officials in Geneva for a second round of nuclear talks.Rear Adm. Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, said Tehran stands ready t...
Gentoo Takes the First Step to Ditch Microsoft Copilot-Infested GitHub
Wondering about the replacement? Gentoo is betting on Codeberg.
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A New Complexity Theory for the Quantum Age
Computer science, at its most fundamental, is all about inputs and outputs. Consider the simple case of multiplying two numbers on a pocket calculator. You punch in some inputs — the specific numbers you want to multiply — and the screen displays an output representing their product. The reverse problem of breaking a number into its prime factors can be much harder, but it has the same basic… Source
Election integrity groups press Supreme Court to require ballots by Election Day
FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of election integrity groups is urging the Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that found federal law requires mail ballots to be received by Election Day.The conservative-leaning groups, including the Honest Elections Project and the Center for Election Confidence, filed an amicus brief on Tuesday supporting the Republican National Committee’s challenge to Mississippi’s postmark deadline. They argue that federal law establishing a single Election Day requires ...
We Might Have Gotten Our First Look at the Villains of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Plus, the new 'Mystery Science Theater 3000' announces its first movie.
