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Regional - New York Times - 17 minutes ago

Hunter College to Review Professor’s ‘Abhorrent’ Remarks at Meeting

A student objected to the potential closure of her New York City middle school. The professor, speaking on a hot mic, said, “They’re too dumb to know they’re in a bad school.” The comment was assailed as racist.

Tech - Engadget - 34 minutes ago

Samsung is adding Perplexity to Galaxy AI for its upcoming S26 series

Samsung's next flagship devices will offer Perplexity as part of an expansion to support multiple AI agents in Galaxy AI. Perplexity's AI agent will work with apps including Samsung Notes, Clock, Gallery, Reminder and Calendar, according to the announcement. And, some third-party apps will support it, though Samsung hasn't yet said which. The news comes just a few days before Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, so we can expect to find out more about that integration and how it fits in with Samsung...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 50 minutes ago
World - New Zealand Herald News - 57 minutes ago

Trump has walked all over Congress, but leaders of both parties have stretched limits of emergency powers

Analysis: 'Things have run totally off the rails,' said a Georgetown law professor.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Newsom confronted on California being the 'highest cost of living' state in the US amid affordability crisis

CNN host Dana Bash confronted Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., on Sunday about California's affordability crisis, citing a couple who fled to Nashville to escape the state’s high costs."California has the highest cost of living in the nation," Bash told Newsom. "The state's prices are 11% higher than the national average. We were actually out to dinner here in Nashville last night. We met a couple from California. They moved out of California because they couldn't afford the rent or even to buy a ho...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Andrew’s adviser joked about having sex on Epstein’s island

Emails show David Stern joked about seeking sex on Jeffrey Epstein's island.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Dwayne McDuffie Would’ve Been 64 This Weekend

15 years later, McDuffie should still be with us as a person and as a creator whose work left a mark on people.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

DOJ Files To Revoke Citizenship Of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud

DOJ Files To Revoke Citizenship Of Former Mayor Over Alleged Fraud Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Trump administration said Feb. 20 it has filed court papers to strip a former elected official in Florida of U.S. citizenship for allegedly committing fraud during the naturalization process. Immigrants await their turn for green card and citizenship interviews at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Queens office in the Long Island ...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

New York City Public Schools Will Have a Snow Day on Monday

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that no remote classes would be held. The last official snow day in the city’s schools was in March 2019.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Coldplay kiss-cam's Kristin Cabot hits Miami beach in bikini before crisis conference keynote

Coldplay kiss-cam's Kristin Cabot is enjoying some fun in the sun ahead of her keynote speech at a crisis communications conference in Washington, D.C.The former HR executive for Astronomer was photographed enjoying a day at the beach in Miami, Florida, on Friday, Feb. 13. In the photos, the 53-year-old mom of two can be seen showing off her toned abs in a baby blue bikini, which she paired with a large sunhat and a pair of sunglasses, as well as a few chains around her neck, gold jewelry around...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Daryl Hannah gets 'dirty' treatment in new JFK Jr series as fans cry foul over portrayal

Daryl Hannah is being dragged back into the spotlight after the release of FX's "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette."Since the release of the first few episodes of the series on Feb. 12, fans have quickly noticed how show creator Ryan Murphy decided to portray Kennedy's ex. According to some social media users and Vogue, "Love Story" seems to be painting the "Splash" star in a negative light.An opinion piece produced by Vogue stated, "'Love Story’s' portrayal of Hannah as a whi...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Apple is reportedly considering red as the next premium color for its iPhones

First, we got iPhones in Hermès orange, and now we might get them in Louboutin red. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is already mulling over what the next premium colorway will be for its iPhone Pro models. While we're not expecting iPhone 18 announcements until later this year, Gurman reported that "red is the new flagship color in testing for the next iPhone Pros." Gurman added that there were rumors of purple and brown shades, but predicted that these could just be different shades...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

AOC blames critics, Trump after Munich hiccup backlash

An emotional Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., attempted to blame critics – and even President Donald Trump's own off-the-cuff agility – for the backlash she received for her response to a question at the recent Munich Security Conference on American defense of Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion."If you think I don't understand foreign policy, because of out of hours of discourse about international affairs, I pause to think about one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues that cu...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn fires back at critics who questioned Olympics spot amid devastating injury

American Olympian Lindsey Vonn fired back at critics who needled her for taking a spot on Team USA despite having a ruptured ACL and later breaking her leg.Vonn is recovering from multiple surgeries on the broken leg she suffered in alpine skiing women’s downhill early in the Milan Cortina Olympics. She was transported back to the U.S. last week.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMShe said her push for an Olympics appearance at age 41 "wasn’t all for nothing.""It was everything. An...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara

Mexican Forces Kill CJNG Kingpin, Sparks Cartel Chaos Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirmed Oseguera was ki...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Mexican Forces Kill Jalisco Cartel Kingpin, Sparking Chaos And Violence Across Guadalajara

Mexican Forces Kill Jalisco Cartel Kingpin, Sparking Chaos And Violence Across Guadalajara According to The Wall Street Journal, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio "Mencho" Oseguera, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and assessed as one of Mexico's most powerful cartel leaders; footage on social media shows utter chaos unfolding across Guadalajara and other CJNG strongholds after Mencho's killing. WSJ cited a senior Mexican official earlier Sunday who confirm...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’

Tourists in the Mexican seaside city of Puerto Vallarta were told not to leave their resort on Sunday as a government official warned of "clashes" in the area following a federal operation.Photos and video shared with Fox News Digital capture billowing, dark smoke clouding the skyline of the city, which is located on Mexico’s Pacific Coast in the state of Jalisco.Tourists at a local resort told Fox News Digital that they were urged to stay put at the resort. They said no reason for exercising th...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Eric Dane's wife Rebecca Gayheart breaks silence days after actor's death

Rebecca Gayheart is mourning the loss of her late husband Eric Dane. Days after the "Grey's Anatomy" actor died from ALS, the 54-year-old actress and model took to social media to thank those who have shown support."I am so blown away by the outpouring of love and support from our community," she wrote via her Instagram Stories on Sunday. "There aren’t words to express our gratitude.""You are truly holding us up during this difficult time," she said. REBECCA GAYHEART STEPS UP AS CAREGIVER FOR ES...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

TSA Suddenly Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry As DHS Shutdown Continues

TSA Suddenly Suspends PreCheck, Global Entry As DHS Shutdown Continues Update (1200ET): It appears the potential blowback from shutting PreCheck and Global Entry was just too much to bear as Jake Sherman reports the Trump admin has reverted back to normal on PreCheck but has adjusted its policy in response to the govt shutdown. "At this time, TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public. As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by ca...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Iran announces test of new naval air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz as US military buildup continues

Iran announced Sunday that it tested a new naval air defense missile during military drills in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States continues to increase its military presence in the region.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched the Sayyad 3-G missile for the first time during the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercise, according to Iran’s state-linked Mehr News Agency.The Sayyad 3-G, a naval adaptation of Iran’s land-based Sayyad-3 air defense system, is reported to ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Trump’s response to Supreme Court tariff ruling opens new era of uncertainty

Trump has already ordered new global import taxes of up to 15% on all goods.

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

AI Now Helps Manage 16% of America's Apartments

Imagine a 280-unit apartment complex offering no on-site leasing office with a human agent for questions. "Instead, the entire process has been outsourced to AI..." reports SFGate, "from touring to signing the lease to completing management tasks once you actually move in." Now imagine it's far more than just one apartment complex... At two other Jack London Square apartment buildings, my initial interactions were also with a robot. At the Allegro, my fiance and I entered the leasing office f...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Witkoff warns Iran is ‘a week away’ from 'bomb-making material' as Trump weighs action

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff warned Saturday that Iran could be "a week away" from having "industrial-grade bomb-making material," raising urgent questions about what President Donald Trump could do next to address the looming threat."It’s up to 60%," Witkoff said of Iran’s enrichment level. "They’re probably a week away from having industrial-grade bomb-making material."The "dangerous" proposition, Witkoff said on "My View with Lara Trump," comes despite Trump’s "zero enrichment" red line, which...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Andrew may have used RAF jets to meet Epstein, Brown tells police

Epstein’s Gulfstream jet is said to have landed at RAF Marham en route to Sandringham.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

President Trump tells Netflix to fire Susan Rice or 'pay consequences'

President Donald Trump called on Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice immediately or "pay the consequences."Trump’s comments followed remarks Rice made Thursday on the "Stay Tuned with Preet" podcast, hosted by former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. During the interview, Rice warned that corporations she said had "taken a knee" to Republican pressure should not expect forgiveness from Democrats if they return to power."This is not going to be an instance of forgive and forget. The damage that th...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Rafter vanishes in Oregon wilderness, survives five-day ordeal before helicopter rescue

A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.Gabriel Vaughn was last seen around 4:15 p.m. Monday near Greenwall Rapids while rafting with a group, according to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.Vaughn was wearing a blue dry suit, helmet and life jacket when he left the group to hike into the woods, telling others he planned to hike out toward the Chetco drainage, th...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Trump Approves DC Emergency Declaration For Potomac Sewage Spill

Trump Approves DC Emergency Declaration For Potomac Sewage Spill Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration Saturday for the District of Columbia following a massive raw sewage spill into the Potomac River, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced. Water samples are taken from the Potomac River in Glen Echo, Md., on Jan. 23, 2026. Nathan Ellgren/AP The White House named the Environmental Prot...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Team USA men's hockey honors Johnny Gaudreau after winning Olympic gold

The memory of the late Johnny Gaudreau weighed heavily on the hearts and minds of Team USA men’s hockey throughout the Winter Olympics as the Americans carried his spirit throughout the Games.Gaudreau’s jersey was a mainstay for Team USA as they honored the late Columbus Blue Jackets star throughout the Milan Cortina Games. Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey in August 2024. They were in town for their sister’s wedding.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORT...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani declares NYC emergency, bans all travel during blizzard threatening city

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a city-wide travel ban ahead of an expected blizzard on Sunday.Mamdani held a press conference to announce he was declaring a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm, saying all city streets, highways and bridges will be closed to non-emergency traffic starting at 9 p.m. Sunday and remaining in effect until noon Monday.The blanket restriction applies to all vehicles, including cars, trucks, scooters and e-bikes, with narrow exemptions granted onl...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

How $1000 drones are outsmarting Colombia’s billion-dollar military

NY Times: Insurgent groups use small drones fitted with clawlike hooks carrying grenades.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Why keeping lawmakers in DC during shutdown may have caused more harm than good

"I can’t believe they just left!""Why didn’t they just stay until they fixed it?""Why didn’t they make them stay?"I must have fielded forty questions last week from colleagues, friends and acquaintances. Even reporters and editorial staff from other news organizations. And that’s to say nothing of a few Congressional aides.Everyone had the same question. They were in disbelief that lawmakers just abandoned the Capitol a week ago Thursday and left the Department of Homeland Security without fundi...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Apple's first event of the year will reportedly bring at least five products over a 'three-day blitz'

Ready your wallets if you've been thinking about upgrading your Apple products. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will announce "at least five products," starting on Monday, March 2, and extending to its scheduled "experience" on Wednesday, March 4. There's a long list of potential options that Apple could announce next month, but Gurman is confident in a few. According to the report, Apple is "very likely" to reveal the low-cost MacBook, especially considering the event logo's choice ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

21-Year-Old Male Identified As Shotgun-Wielding Mar-a-Lago Intruder

21-Year-Old Male Identified As Shotgun-Wielding Mar-a-Lago Intruder Update (1230ET): AP News reports that the 21-year-old male, armed with a shotgun and a gas canister, who was shot and killed by law enforcement at Mar-a-Lago early Sunday morning after breaching the outer layer of the security perimeter, has been identified as Austin Tucker Martin. 🚨 BREAKING: Mar-a-Lago intruder IDENTIFIED as 21-year-old, Austin Tucker Martin, who breached the secure perimeter and was shot dead,...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Deep 7.1 magnitude quake recorded off Malaysia’s Sabah state

USGS data showed the quake struck at a depth of nearly 620km.

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

Amazon Disputes Report an AWS Service Was Taken Down By Its AI Coding Bot

Friday Amazon published a blog post "to address the inaccuracies" in a Financial Times report that the company's own AI tool Kiro caused two outages in an AWS service in December. Amazon writes that the "brief" and "extremely limited" service interruption "was the result of user error specifically misconfigured access controls not AI as the story claims." And "The Financial Times' claim that a second event impacted AWS is entirely false." The disruption was an extremely limited event last...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

"Devastating" Discovery: New Docs Confirm JPMorgan De-Banked Trump Shortly After Jan 6th Capitol Chaos

"Devastating" Discovery: New Docs Confirm JPMorgan De-Banked Trump Shortly After Jan 6th Capitol Chaos New court documents released Friday show JPMorgan Chase told President Donald Trump a month after the January 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol that the bank was closing his accounts. The disclosure was made amid a $5 billion lawsuit Trump filed against JPMorgan and its CEO Jamie Dimon. JPMorgan, the nation’s largest bank, said for the first time late Friday that it cut off more th...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

You Have to Watch This ‘Mortal Kombat’ Themed Olympics Performance

Georgia's figure skating team used their Pairs performance to shout out the fighting franchise and yes, use the 'Mortal Kombat' theme.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Bessent blames left's political 'venom' for violence after deadly Mar-a-Lago incident

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday blamed what he called "venom" from the political left following a deadly incident at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence."Two would-be assassins dead, one in jail for life, and this venom coming from the other side…" Bessent said during "Sunday Morning Futures.""They are normalizing this violence. It’s got to stop."ERIC TRUMP ANGERED BY LACK OF ANSWERS ON BUTLER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT, SAYS WE STILL 'KNOW NOTHING'Bessent pointed to a campaign c...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

US Secret Service kills man trying to access Trump Florida estate

The incident follows recent assassination attempts and rising US political violence.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Trump congratulates Team USA after picking up men's hockey gold in Olympic thriller

President Donald Trump reacted to Team USA men’s ice hockey’s overtime victory against Canada to win the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Games on Sunday.Jack Hughes scored the game-winner, getting a shot past Canadian goaltender Jordan Binnington. It was Team USA’s first gold medal in the sport since the "Miracle on Ice" team accomplished the feat in the 1980 Olympics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAs the Americans celebrated in Milan, Italy, the president reacted on Truth Socia...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Bill Maher calls for complete end to State of the Union address ahead of Trump speech

Comedian Bill Maher called for an end to the State of the Union address during "Real Time" on Friday, ahead of President Donald Trump's speech this week."Since the State of the Union address is next Tuesday, let's get rid of the State of the Union address before Tuesday. And here's why. Nothing has misled the American people to the warped belief that the president can act like a king more than this stupid, boring, performative after-dinner speech from hell where the Sergeant-at-Arms announces th...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Morgan Fairchild refused to ‘sell my soul’ for Hollywood fame

Morgan Fairchild may have made audiences wonder if she was "too sexy for TV," but she refused to play Hollywood’s so-called game to get ahead.The actress, whose breakout role in the soap "Flamingo Road" cemented her bombshell image before she became a glamorous vixen on "Falcon Crest," has a new podcast, "2 B----es From Texas," co-hosted with her sister, Cathryn Hartt. The show features never-before-heard stories from their decades in showbiz and sit-down interviews with celebrity friends.The 76...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Explainer: What to know about the future of Trump’s tariffs and questions still outstanding

NY Times: Tariff war has been the most significant shift in US trade policy in decades.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Italian toddler with faulty heart transplant dies after weeks on life support

Prosecutors are investigating six medical staff after the heart was allegedly damaged.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

‘It’s like being a hockey player’: Canadian towns compete fiercely, and expensively, for family doctors

New York Times: Signing bonuses, a free car for a year, golf club membership among lures.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

CNN Slams Keir Starmer's "Atrocious" Ratings, 'Makes Trump Look Like Abraham Lincoln'

CNN Slams Keir Starmer's "Atrocious" Ratings, 'Makes Trump Look Like Abraham Lincoln' Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have plunged to historic lows, with even CNN calling them “absolutely ATROCIOUS” and noting that President Trump appears “downright like Abraham Lincoln” by comparison. This brutal takedown highlights how Starmer’s globalist policies are alienating Brits across the board. As the Labour leader clings to power, his war o...

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

See the Storm Take Shape From Space

Early Sunday, the storm was a comma-shaped swirl off the Carolinas.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Team USA's Jack Hughes shares patriotic message after Olympic thriller

Jack Hughes was overcome with American pride as his goal gave Team USA the gold medal in men’s ice hockey in overtime against Canada on Sunday.Hughes buried one behind Canadian goaltender Jordan Binnington, giving the Americans their first gold medal in the sport since 1980 – which was won by the "Miracle on Ice" team that upset the Soviet Union 46 years to the day Team USA defeated Canada.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"This is all about our country right now. I love the USA....

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Kate Hudson says Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell made her ‘earn' everything: 'None of it belonged to us'

Kate Hudson is reflecting on growing up with Hollywood privilege and how her parents, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, made sure she never felt entitled to it.The 46-year-old actress's biological father is musician Bill Hudson, 76, who was married to her mother Goldie Hawn, 80, from 1976 to 1982. Bill and Hawn also share son Oliver, 49. Hudson and Oliver were primarily raised by Hawn and her partner of 43 years, Russell, 74, whom the actress has publicly described as her father figure.During a rece...

Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

Man Accidentally Gains Control of 7,000 Robot Vacuums

A software engineer tried steering his robot vacuum with a videogame controller, reports Popular Science but ended up with "a sneak peak into thousands of people's homes." While building his own remote-control app, Sammy Azdoufal reportedly used an AI coding assistant to help reverse-engineer how the robot communicated with DJI's remote cloud servers. But he soon discovered that the same credentials that allowed him to see and control his own device also provided access to live camera feeds, m...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Halle Berry says ‘Monster’s Ball’ sex scene could have ended her career

Halle Berry is finally getting real about her infamous sex scene in "Monster's Ball."On a recent episode of the "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" podcast, Berry recalled the moments before she agreed to film the nude sex scene with Billy Bob Thornton and had thoughts that it might end her career 25 years ago."People around me said, because at that time I hadn’t done nudity, and the sex scene was like a big, like it had a big red light on it," she began. "I felt like this was either gonna be one of ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Margarita deals are bigger than ever at chains nationwide in 2026 celebration

From frozen classics to spicy twists, National Margarita Day is seeing discounted margaritas served up at bars across the U.S.Popular restaurant brands are offering limited-time specials on Sunday, Feb. 22, giving customers a chance to enjoy the tequila-based cocktail at a lower price.Here are five restaurants offering specials this year.'FLUFFY JUICE' IS THE LATEST COCKTAIL CRAZE AND YOU CAN MAKE IT AT HOMEChili’s is leading the charge with several deals at participating locations, including a ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Florida teacher charged for alleged sexual relationship with student who lived with her

A Florida high school teacher is accused of engaging in repeated sexual encounters with a student who had moved into her home, and plying the teen with alcohol, according to an arrest affidavit.Mackenzie McLean, a 49-year-old economics teacher at Crooms Academy in Sanford, was arrested Tuesday on two counts of sex offense by an authority figure and one count of distribution of a controlled substance.The male student, a senior who was friends with McLean’s daughter, moved into the teacher’s home ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Barry Manilow cancels upcoming tour dates due to continuing health issues

Barry Manilow, one of pop’s most enduring icons, is hitting pause on his concert tour after a recent health setback, forcing him to cancel shows just weeks before his highly anticipated arena dates.The 79-year-old singer revealed the disappointing news in a candid message to fans, sharing details about his struggle to get back on stage after a serious health scare.In a heartfelt statement, Manilow opened up about the tough conversation he had with his doctor.BARRY MANILOW TO UNDERGO SURGERY FOR ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Artist recycles a theme creating ‘Latin American Mona Lisa’ in El Salvador with plastic bottle caps

Oscar Olivares’ latest mural is 13m high and uses more than 100,000 caps in San Salvador.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

A war for regime change could lead to untold civilian deaths in Iran and a wider conflict

NY Times: The risks amid the largest US military build-up in the Mideast in two decades.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Trump aides struggle with how to spend $835b more on military, slowing the overall budget plan

Some senior officials resisted the decision to approve the major military spending boost.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

What seems clear is the regime no longer views being bombed by the US or Israel as an existential threat

NYT opinion: The Islamic Republic is an ideological system with a multilayered elite.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Team USA men's hockey wins gold medal in overtime against Canada at Winter Olympics

Team USA was able to force overtime in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game against Canada on Sunday and Jack Hughes sent them home with a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.Hughes scored early into the overtime period, getting the puck past Canadian goaltender Jordan Binngton. The U.S. won the game, 2-1, picking up the first gold since the "Miracle on Ice" squad did it in 1980. It also came on the 46th anniversary of the U.S. upsetting the Soviet Union in the Olympic semifinal.CLICK HERE FOR MOR...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

NC college fires instructor who was running for office after rant on Charlie Kirk, Trump

A North Carolina college professor and state House candidate was fired from his job after being recorded calling Charlie Kirk a "racist piece of s---" last week.Chris Schulte had taught psychology at Coastal Carolina Community College since 2008, but he was fired on Thursday after a student recorded audio of a rant in which he disparaged both Kirk and Turning Point USA."Did he deserve to die? No. But he was a racist piece of s---. And Turning Point USA is a racist piece of s--- organization," Sc...

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

F-35 Software Could Be Jailbreaked Like an IPhone: Dutch Defense Minister

Lockheed Martin's F-35 combat aircraft is a supersonic stealth "strike fighter." But this week the military news site TWZ reports that the fighter's "computer brain," including "its cloud-based components, could be cracked to accept third-party software updates, just like 'jailbreaking' a cellphone, according to the Dutch State Secretary for Defense." TWZ notes that the Dutch defense secretary made the remarks during an episode of BNR Nieuwsradio's "Boekestijn en de Wijk" podcast, according to...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

‘Face/Off 2’ Director Adam Wingard is Now/Gone

Does a new director for the 'Face/Off' sequel mean Wingard and co-writer Simon Barrett's idea for it is also DOA?

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Shotgun-Wielding Man Killed By Law Enforcement After Breaching Mar-a-Lago's Security Perimeter

Shotgun-Wielding Man Killed By Law Enforcement After Breaching Mar-a-Lago's Security Perimeter U.S. Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi reported on X that a young male was shot and killed after breaching the security perimeter at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, the private resort owned by President Donald Trump. Guglielmi said the incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. ET, when the man, in his early 20s, was shot by Secret Service agents following an unauthorized entry into the secur...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

‘American Pickers’ star Mike Wolfe gets candid about Frank Fritz’s final years: ‘We loved each other’

As Mike Wolfe embarks on a new adventure, he still looks back missing the friend and former co-star who shared the journey with him.The "American Pickers" alum is hitting the road again this time as host of a new History Channel series, "History’s Greatest Picks." The show follows the treasure hunter as he digs into the stories behind some of the nation’s most legendary antiques and collectibles.Noticeably absent to longtime fans of "American Pickers" is Frank Fritz. The beloved picker died in 2...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Mark Wahlberg partners with Hallow prayer app for 'Pray40' Lent challenge initiative to encourage faith

Actor Mark Wahlberg is opening up about his relationship with Jesus as he teams up with Hallow for the "Pray40" Lent Challenge.  Lent is a penitential time of year where Christians all over the world remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and devote time to fast and pray in preparation to celebrate his Resurrection on Easter. "Pray40" is designed to help people "journey back home to the Lord," through the sharing of prayer, Bible stories, religious music and more, according to the company. One k...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Conduent data breach hits millions across multiple states

A ransomware attack on government technology giant Conduent is turning out to be far bigger than first reported. What initially sounded like a limited incident now appears to affect tens of millions of people across multiple states. In Texas alone, at least 15.4 million residents may have had their data exposed. Oregon has reported another 10.5 million affected individuals. And notifications have also gone out to hundreds of thousands of people in states like Delaware, Massachusetts, and New Ham...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Jet-black café trend sweeps America as experts share health benefits behind the hype

From black sesame ice cream to jet-black lattes and bakery pastries, a once-niche seed has planted itself on menus across the country.Black sesame has emerged as a standout flavor over the past year. Searches for matcha drinks featuring the ingredient are up 147%, as trendy cafés incorporate it into cream puffs, croissants, Japanese rice cakes, lattes and other specialty beverages, according to Yelp's 2026 Food and Drink Trend Forecast.While its bold, nutty taste may be driving the craze, the ti...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

Non-Woke Game Of Thrones Spinoff Explodes In Popularity

Non-Woke Game Of Thrones Spinoff Explodes In Popularity It is true that woke content in entertainment media has been in steady decline.  Some production studios continue to fight against reality in a vain effort to force their insane ideology on the public, but compared to five or ten years ago, far left-activism in film and TV is crumbling. The number of film productions are plummeting.  New movies and shows are becoming thinner in budget and frequency.  Hollywood is gasping for o...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Vance slams Dem ‘temper tantrum’ amid DHS shutdown, says Trump won’t back down on border

Vice President JD Vance tore into Democrats on Saturday, accusing them of forcing a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and trying to pressure President Donald Trump to abandon his border enforcement agenda."What’s become abundantly clear is there is no offer on the table. They’re just throwing a temper tantrum and hoping that the president will give up entirely on the idea of border enforcement," Vance said on "My View with Lara Trump.""What we will be willing to do is talk to anybod...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Trump 'curious' about Iran's defiance amid U.S. military buildup, Witkoff says

U.S. President Donald Trump is curious about why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear program, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

"We'll Be Monitoring This Case": US State Dept Condemns Far-Left Activists Killing Of French Conservative

"We'll Be Monitoring This Case": US State Dept Condemns Far-Left Activists Killing Of French Conservative Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The U.S. government has weighed in on the killing of French conservative student Quentin Deranque by far-left militant activists, warning that “violent radical leftism is on the rise,” and demanding that those responsible be brought to justice. In a statement posted on X, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism said, ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Americans warned of al Qaeda-linked terrorist presence in popular vacation getaway

The U.S. Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivory Coast, has reissued a "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory, adding a note about safety concerns in the popular African destination."Exercise increased caution in Côte d’Ivoire due to crime, terrorism, unrest, health and piracy in nearby waters," according to the advisory that was reposted Feb. 18.Officials say violent crimes such as carjacking, robbery and home invasions are common in particular areas of the country.US WARNS AMERICANS...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter at Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says

The U.S. Secret ‌Service said on ​Sunday its agents ​shot and killed ​a man ⁠in ⁠his ‌20s after he unlawfully entered a secure ‌perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago ​resort in Palm ⁠Beach, Fla. Trump was not there at the time.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

U.S. Secret Service says agents killed man who entered secure perimeter at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

The U.S. Secret ‌Service said on ​Sunday its agents ​shot and killed ​a man ⁠in ⁠his ‌20s after he tried to ⁠unlawfully enter a secure ‌perimeter at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago ​resort in Palm ⁠Beach, Fla. Trump was not there at the time.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

American women's hockey gold medalist talks coach's emotional moment as team won gold at Olympics

John Wroblewski was overcome with emotion when Team USA women’s hockey star Megan Keller deked around a Canadian defender and scored the game-winning goal to bring the Americans a gold medal on Thursday.The NBC broadcast caught tears pouring down Wroblewski’s face as his team celebrated an incredible moment for the sport and the country at the same time.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAmerican Taylor Heise, who assisted on Keller’s goal, told Fox News Digital in a recent interv...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Armed man shot and killed after ‘unauthorized entry’ into Mar-a-Lago: Secret Service

A man in his early 20s was shot and killed early Sunday after allegedly breaching the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, the U.S. Secret Service announced.The Secret Service said the incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when the suspect made an "unauthorized entry" at the property.The individual was observed near the north gate carrying what appeared to be a shotgun and a fuel can.Agents and a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (P...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Illinois city's reparations plan is misguided, divisive and likely unconstitutional

Evanston, Illinois, made history in 2021 by enacting the country’s first race-based reparations plan for past housing discrimination against Black residents. Since the program began, the city has issued about 40 payments each year to qualified residents. Last year**, the city issued** 45. This time around, the number is 44, for a total of about $4 million. Yet regardless of how many checks Evanston sends out, the effect will be, at best, merely symbolic. At worst, it is muddled, confused and lik...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Some supplements may pose risks for people with diabetes, experts say

Some surveys find that about 75% of U.S. adults have used supplements, while federal survey data shows that 58% used one in the past 30 days but some groups should exercise caution, experts say.There are many different supplements including vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids and probiotics designed to fill nutrient gaps and support overall wellness. Some target specific functions, such as immune support, muscle recovery and bone health, according to multiple medical sources.Unlike prescripti...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Israeli Olympic bobsled captain doubles down on loyalty to country after broadcaster condemned his team for it

Team Israel Olympic bobsled captain AJ Edelman has accomplished a life mission leading the first ever Israeli bobsled team to the reach the Olympics.He had to sacrifice millions in Bitcoin to get his team to Milan Cortina, then had to live off smoked salmon and pizza for two weeks when he got there. It wasn't even the best pizza that he's had. He prefers Chicago deep dish. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAnd the whole team had to take some arrows throughout the process. The hot...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Nazgul’s owners detail wolfdog’s escape before viral Olympic cross-country race cameo

An unexpected four-legged guest made an appearance at the finish line of Wednesday’s women’s team sprint cross-country race at the Milan Cortina Olympics.As the final racers neared the finish, a dog darted onto the course and crossed the line with them, delighting the crowd. The Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazgul lingered momentarily after entering the track and only took off toward the finish line once it noticed the racers.Nazgul's owners, later revealed as the Varesco family, are related to...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Exiled Iranian princess: Islamic regime 'has never been this close' to falling, people 'begging' Trump to help

Exiled Iranian Princess Noor Pahlavi made an impassioned plea for President Donald Trump's help this weekend, saying the Iranian had never been so close to overthrowing supreme leader Ali Khamenei.Pahlavi made the statement during an interview with The California Post, saying her "heart breaks" over Iran despite the fact that she has never stepped foot there. Her grandfather, the former Shah of Iran, was deposed roughly 47 years ago."Imagine if this were happening to you and your country," she s...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Team USA's Matt Boldy makes incredible goal to put team ahead vs Canada in Olympic gold medal game

Tensions were high going into the Winter Olympics gold medal men’s ice hockey game between Team USA and Canada on Sunday and it was the Americans who had the crowd on their feet early.U.S. forward Matt Boldy received the puck in the center of the ice. He tapped the puck forward and was able to split Canadian defenders Devon Toews and Cale Makar. Neither Canadian defender was able to stop him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBoldy pulled the puck back and got it around Canadian g...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

DAVID MARCUS: Mamdani's Jim Crow 2.0 snow removal operation requires ID

With a blizzard bearing down on New York City, socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani has offered citizens a chance to make a few extra bucks removing snow, but there is a catch, and it's a doozy: As racist as the Left tells us this is, workers must bring valid ID.Say it ain’t so, Zo. We know from the voter ID debate that marginalized Brown and Black people just can’t figure out how to get driver's licenses. According to Kamala Harris, it has something to do with not having a Kinkos. So why is Hizzoner ...

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

NYC Braces for Another Fierce Winter Storm

The storm was expected to hit much of the Northeast and coastal Mid-Atlantic region on Sunday, and could bring at least 16 to 24 inches of snow to New York City, according to the National Weather Service.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Eileen Gu secures gold medal to end Winter Olympics run

Eileen Gu, the controversial American-born Team China skier, finished her 2026 Winter Olympics run with a gold medal in the women’s freeski halfpipe event.Gu delivered the gold medal on her final run of the event. She scored a 94.75 – just 0.75 points better than her second run. Nobody came close to touching her mark. Her fellow Chinese teammate Li Fangui couldn’t do better than 93.00. Britain’s Zoe Atkin won the bronze medal with a score of 92.50.Gu scored a 94.00 on her second run. The win is ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Waymo’s cheaper robotaxi tech could help expand rides fast

If you live in cities like San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin or Atlanta, you may have already seen or even taken a ride in a driverless Waymo operating without a human behind the wheel. In newer markets like Miami, service is rolling out, while other cities, including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando, are part of Waymo's expansion plans.For everyone else, not so much. At least not yet. For most of us, that still feels like something happening somewhere else, not something that ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

"Potentially Worst Blizzard In Decade" Set To Hammer Mid-Atlantic And Northeast

"Potentially Worst Blizzard In Decade" Set To Hammer Mid-Atlantic And Northeast A potentially historic winter storm is set to slam the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast beginning Sunday, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and coastal flooding. As of Sunday morning, 35 million people are under Blizzard Warning alerts from the Mid-Atlantic through New England, according to a post on X from the National Weather Service Prediction Center. Meteorologists are already labeling the nor'easte...

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

Webb Just Spent 17 Hours Staring at Uranus—and Found Its Auroras Are Even Weirder Than We Thought

The telescope observed the ice giant for a full rotation, revealing how temperature and charged particles vary with altitude.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Jimmy Lai is risking everything for democracy. We can't ignore what China is doing

For those who speak of the global perils to democracy, a grim milestone deserves their rapt attention and full-throated condemnation: The Feb. 9 sentencing in a Chinese court of Hong Kong dissident Jimmy Lai.In the imagination of the Chinese Communist Party, Lai’s sentencing closes the book on a troublesome man: a Catholic, a publisher, a democrat. Lai, 78 and in failing health, was condemned under the elastic logic of the Beijing-imposed National Security Law, and is meant to disappear quietly ...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Former FBI agent offers new theory about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance: 'Personal grievance'

A former FBI agent believes that investigators should explore a new possible angle in the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.Jonny Grusing worked in the FBI’s Denver Division for 25 years, investigating violent crimes, missing persons, serial killers and more. He is also the author of "The Devil I Knew: Unmasking a Serial Killer," about the true crime case of Scott Kimball. Grusing made it clear that he is only operating off of information that has been made public in the case, and that h...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Looters' arrest uncovers 2,000-year-old workshop near Jerusalem biblical pilgrimage path

Authorities in Israel recently conducted a sting operation against antiquities thieves and uncovered a 2,000-year-old workshop that once supplied pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem.The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery Feb. 16. In a press release shared with Fox News Digital, authorities said the workshop was found in an underground cave on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.ANCIENT SYNAGOGUE UNCOVERED IN ISRAEL REVEALS JEWISH LIFE ALONGSIDE RISE OF EARLY CHRISTIANITYOfficials arriv...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Ticket prices, political concerns outweigh FIFA World Cup hype for some fans

World governing body of soccer says World Cup excitement is at record levels, but supporter groups say costly ticket prices, new travel rules and safety concerns are keeping some European fans home.

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

How to send a message via satellite on iPhone

Apple’s satellite features were originally designed for emergencies, allowing iPhone users to contact emergency services when cellular and Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. With recent versions of iOS, Apple has expanded those capabilities to include sending and receiving messages via satellite. This makes it possible to stay in touch with friends and family from remote locations where traditional networks do not reach, such as hiking trails, rural areas or offshore locations.Messaging via satellit...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Parent creates safer social media; global measles outbreaks making travel risky: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet

The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore dead at 25

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).NFL wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at his Indiana home on Saturday, officials said. He was 25.Moore died of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound and was found in the garage of a property in New Albany, police chief Todd Bailey said. The death remained under investigation.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEW...

Eco - The Economist - 8 hours ago

The AI productivity boom is not here (yet)

Artificial intelligence is improving fast. Its effect on output, not so much

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Trump sending US military hospital ship to Greenland to 'take care' of sick

President Donald Trump's designs to take over Greenland have been quiet for a few weeks, but a Joint Arctic Command medical evacuation by Denmark on Saturday now has the U.S. sending a "great hospital boat" to take care of the "sick.""Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there," Trump wrote Saturday night on Truth Social. "It's on the way!!!"...