LA County Sheriff identifies three veteran deputies killed in training facility explosion
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the three deputies killed in Friday’s training facility explosion at an East Los Angeles County training site.The devastating explosion has been considered one of the agency’s deadliest internal tragedies in years.The blast happened just after 7:30 a.m., claiming the lives of Deputies Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn. All three men were assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau's Arson Explosives Detail and were de...
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US brokers ceasefire as Israel, Syria clash in Druze heartland
A UN organisation said 79,339 people have been displaced since Sunday.
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CEO caught in ‘affair’ at Coldplay concert under investigation
Videos of the incident went viral, gaining millions of views on TikTok.
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Dozens of Russian spies exposed, UK imposes largest-ever sanctions
GRU units targeted Yulia Skripal's phone before the 2018 Novichok attack.
Damian Lillard reacts to reunion with Trail Blazers after abrupt end to run with Bucks
Earlier this month, the Milwaukee Bucks waived star guard Damian Lillard. On Thursday, ESPN reported the nine-time All-Star and the Portland Trail Blazers were finalizing a three-year contract to reunite Lillard with the only other NBA franchise he'd played for.Lillard was drafted by the Trail Blazers and spent his first 11 seasons with Portland. He holds the record for the most points in franchise history. On Friday, Lillard took to social media to express his excitement about the reunion.CLICK...
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Three teens die in Mackay crash, police seek dashcam footage
Three teenagers died in a head-on crash in northern Queensland on Friday night.
Woman who exposed tech CEO's alleged affair at Coldplay concert stands by posting viral video
The Coldplay concertgoer who posted a viral video of a CEO allegedly cozying up with his head of human resources on the band’s "Kiss Cam" this week, says a part of her "feels bad" for posting the awkward moment but thinks the couple’s actions were their own responsibility. "I had no idea who the couple was," Grace Springer told The U.S. Sun Friday. "Just thought I caught an interesting reaction to the kiss cam and decided to post it."A part of me feels bad for turning these people’s lives upside...
WNBA All-Star game ticket prices plummet amid Caitlin Clark's injury absence
Ticket prices for the WNBA All-Star Game steeply dropped after it was announced Caitlin Clark would miss the game with a groin injury. Clark was slated to be an All-Star team captain in just her second season and would lead Team Clark on her home floor at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis. The cheapest ticket prices on TickPick were as high as $126, with an average resale price of $262, the highest in league history. Front Office Sports reported the record prices on Wednesday, before Clark ...
Justice Department moves to unseal Epstein, Maxwell grand jury transcripts amid calls for transparency
At Attorney General Pam Bondi’s direction, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday formally moved to unseal long-secret grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein case, citing what it called intense public interest in the notorious sex trafficking investigation.Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche submitted the motion in Manhattan federal court, urging a judge to release the transcripts from Epstein’s 2019 grand jury proceedings and those from the prosecution of Epstein’s convicted associ...
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‘Gangster granny’ and family jailed for $180m cocaine operation
Deborah Mason, the 65-year-old leader, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Phillies get into the Coldplay 'Magic' with CEO romance controversy in jumbotron bit
The Philadelphia Phillies appeared to reference the sudden controversy involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron during Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.The Citizens Bank Park jumbotron was seen playing a Coldplay song during its kiss cam. Byron was infamously seen allegedly being caught on the jumbotron with the company’s HR chief, Kristin Cabot, at a recent Coldplay concert. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The Philadelphia crowd exploded in laughter and applause ...
Security guard's 'swift move' stops determined anti-Israel agitator at Tour de France finish
A protester opposing Israel’s involvement in the Tour de France was swiftly apprehended after attempting to disrupt the prestigious cycling race. The man jumped a barricade near the finish line and ran toward the racers, reportedly shouting objections to Israel's participation and carrying unidentified items.Security personnel acted swiftly with one guard intercepting the protester just 25 meters from the finish line, tackling him and then forcefully throwing him back over the barrier into the c...
Charlamagne accuses Trump of trying to 'make America North Korea' by engaging in 'authoritarian rule' on media
Radio host Charlamagne tha God ranted on Friday about CBS canceling "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," arguing it was part of President Donald Trump's authoritarian playbook.Colbert announced to his audience Thursday that CBS is axing his show in spring 2026. The host’s announcement was met with boos in the studio, as well as displeasure from his liberal fans online.The show’s cancellation follows the network and its parent company’s settlement with Trump earlier this month after he sued both...
Trump says 10 hostages will be returning from Gaza 'very shortly' during White House dinner with allies
During a celebratory dinner at the White House with a number of Donald Trump's GOP allies, including several Republican lawmakers from Congress, the president signaled that 10 more hostages in Gaza would be "coming very shortly."The dinner was largely focused on touting the achievements Republicans have had over the last six months, but while praising his administration's work on foreign policy, Trump commented about the hostages. "Gaza – we got most of the hostages back," Trump said when his co...
Former UK police officer found guilty in brutal killing of wife who uncovered his double life
An ex-police officer from England has been found guilty of murdering his wife in Georgia after she discovered his affair, an exposure that reportedly threatened to reveal his fraudulent immigration status. Brian McManus, 57, a former officer with the London police and originally from the UK, was found guilty of killing his 63-year-old wife, Lucille Ann McManus, in 2023. The Houston County District Attorney's Office confirmed the conviction in a Facebook statement this week.Authorities emphasized...
EPA announces 23% workforce reduction and closure of research office as part of federal streamlining
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Friday it plans to reduce its workforce by 23% and close its research and development office. The loss of more than 3,000 employees comes after layoffs and incentives to leave the agency amid the Trump administration’s broad effort to streamline the federal government. "Under President Trump's leadership, EPA has taken a close look at our operations to ensure the agency is better equipped than ever to deliver on our core mission of protecting h...
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Trump files $16b lawsuit against Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein letter claim
The US President denies writing a suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe's sexual assault lawsuit settled, victim's lawyer says
An attorney representing a woman who sued NFL Hall of Famer and ESPN star Shannon Sharpe for alleged sexual assault announced Friday the lawsuit has been settled. The attorney, Tony Buzbee, made the announcement in a post on X. "On April 20, 2025, The Buzbee Law Firm filed a complaint in Nevada making several allegations against Shannon Sharpe on behalf of our client. Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship. After protracted and respectful negotiations, I’m plea...
Belgian man crushed after driving nearly 500 miles to meet French model he believed was his 'future wife'
A Belgian man who drove nearly 500 miles to meet his future wife was stunned to find out the French model, and her husband, had no idea who he was.After driving 472 miles to meet Sophie Vouzelaud at her home, the man, who identified himself as Michel, was met by the 38-year-old's husband, Fabien Boutamine."I have to film because there's a guy who just rang my doorbell, and he says 'I'm the future husband of Sophie Vouzelaud'," Boutamine said in a video he filmed during the get together. "Well, I...
WATCH: Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani on abolishing prisons: ‘What purpose do they serve?’
New York City’s leading mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, is raising eyebrows once again for appearing to suggest prisons are not important in a recently resurfaced video.Mamdani, a New York state assemblyman and the Democratic nominee for mayor, made the comments in a 2020 interview while running for state office.Asked whether he thought prisons were obsolete, Mamdani responded, "I think that frankly – I mean – what purpose do they serve? I think that we have to as...
Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first
In a landmark nomination that reshapes nearly two centuries of tradition, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte has been tapped to serve as the next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.If confirmed by the Senate, he will become the first Marine to hold the top post in the Academy’s 180-year history.The move was announced Friday by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as part of a broader slate of military leadership nominations. Borgschulte currently serves as the...
Colbert's 'Late Show' was reportedly losing CBS $40M a year as critics speculate politics drove cancellation
A new report is putting a spotlight on the finances of "The Late Show" as critics speculate the CBS cancellation was a political move to silence its anti-Trump host Stephen Colbert. Puck News' Matt Belloni reported the late-night show "has been losing more than $40 million a year" for CBS and that it had a budget of "more than $100 million per season," contrasting it with network's daytime and primetime programming, which he noted were "still profitable.""'Late Show,' with its topical humor and ...
Emerging Lakers star Darius Bazley exits NBA Summer League game in wheelchair with apparent serious injury
Darius Bazley put together a string of notable performances with the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.But the 25-year-old forward's run took an abrupt turn Thursday. Bazley collapsed on the hardwood after he drove to the basket during the Lakers' matchup with the Boston Celtics.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBazley remained on the floor for a few moments in noticeable discomfort. Team trainers examined Bazley before he eventually left the court with the...
Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears
Microsoft said it will cease using China-based computer engineering teams for work on Pentagon cloud systems and other classified systems after an investigation this week led to national security concerns at the highest levels over a program that Microsoft has used since 2016.A ProPublica report released Tuesday accused Microsoft of allowing China-based engineers to assist with Pentagon cloud systems with inadequate guardrails in an effort to scale up its government contracting business. The rep...
Former NFLPA executive Lloyd Howell Jr. charged the union for strip club visits: report
Former NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr., who resigned Thursday, reportedly charged the union for two visits to strip clubs. Howell, 59, was picked up in a car from Fort Lauderdale International Airport Nov. 2, 2023, and stopped at a nearby Miami Gardens address. A union finance worker looked up the address and discovered it was Tootsie’s Cabaret, according to ESPN’s report. Tootsie's Cabaret brands itself as the "Full Nude #1 rated Miami Strip Club."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE O...
Dem mayor mocked for pushing ICE kidnapping story that ended up being alleged hoax
Los Angeles Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, a critic of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, is being mocked for pushing a story about an LA woman being kidnapped by ICE that ended up allegedly being an elaborate hoax.The Department of Homeland Security posted on its official X account on Friday, "Mayor, you pushed a HOAX. There is still time to delete this."This comes after Yuriana Julia Pelaez Calderon, a 41-year-old Mexican illegal alien living in Los Angeles, was charged with conspir...
CNN panel devolves into chaos after commentator suggests Trump wasn’t actually shot in the ear
Pandemonium broke out on a CNN panel Thursday night after one guest implied that President Donald Trump wasn’t shot at the Butler campaign rally just over a year ago.During a CNN panel discussion about the White House's transparency on Trump’s health, leftist podcast host Touré suggested that Trump wasn’t shot in the ear on camera in front of a large crowd in Pennsylvania by a would-be assassin last year. The statement threw the CNN "NewsNight" panel into chaos."He supposedly got shot in the ear...
California wildfire victims face uphill battle as corporations and investors swoop in
Six months after California's most devastating wildfire, a recovery is underway. Land is changing hands, developers are coming in, permits are being approved, homes are under construction. Yet, for many, the process is still moving slowly."This process is going to take time, money and patience," said real estate agent Laura Alfano, who specializes in Malibu and the Pacific Palisades properties. "And that will lead to a combination of developers, investors and then families who have legacy wealth...
Christian university rebranding DEI to evade Trump order, enroll illegals, Tennessee rep says
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., is demanding an investigation into Belmont University after leaked recordings of a university faculty member admitting the school has maintained its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives but "just change[d] on how we talk about it" despite federal directives to end the programs deemed by many to be discriminatory.In undercover recordings, the same official can be heard admitting the school also enrolls illegal immigrants and hides that information from exter...
Americans detained in Venezuela freed and returning home after prisoner exchange
Ten Americans are returning to the U.S. after being released from custody in Venezuela, the Secretary of State said on Friday. "Thanks to President [Donald] Trump’s leadership and commitment to the American people, the United States welcomes home ten Americans who were detained in Venezuela," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. "Until today, more Americans were wrongfully held in Venezuela than any other country in the world. It is unacceptable that Venezuelan regime representati...
Athletics' Brent Rooker responds to ESPN star's list of preferred swing-off participants
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker's week kicked off in Atlanta, the host city for the 2025 MLB All-Star game. On Monday, Rooker participated in the annual Home Run Derby. The next day, Rooker was one of the three players American League manager Aaron Boone selected to compete in the All-Star game's first-ever swing-off.Rooker went 2-for-3 in the historic Home Run Derby-style tiebreaker. However, Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber scored three points in the swing-off to help the National L...
Dem House leader Hakeem Jeffries still withholds endorsement after meeting with Zohran Mamdani
After meeting with leading New York City mayoral contender Zohran Mamdani, Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., issued a lukewarm statement through a spokesperson about the meeting and did not endorse his party's nominee.Mamdani, a New York state assemblyman and self-proclaimed socialist who has promised to overhaul New York City and launch massive new government programs, has been endorsed by progressive politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I...
Jon Stewart admits he doesn't know future at Comedy Central as merger looms
"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart admitted Thursday that he was unsure of his future at Comedy Central as its parent company Paramount's merger with Skydance Media looms.Stewart told listeners of his "Weekly Show" podcast that while his future with the comedy network may be uncertain, he is sure that he will land on his feet no matter the outcome of the merger."Do you think that Skydance would get rid of 'The Daily Show’ after the merger?" one fan-submitted question read.COLBERT SLAMS PARAMOUNT ...
USDA fires foreign workers from adversarial countries, including China, in national security protection move
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Friday it had fired dozens of foreign contract workers from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. The cuts of about 70 workers followed a national security review for U.S. food safety. A USDA spokesperson said the contract workers came from "countries of concern" and will "no longer be able to work on USDA projects."The workers had been with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the research arm of the USDA, Thomas Henderson, who represents the un...
Candace Cameron Bure glows in white bikini during relaxing beach day
Candace Cameron Bure has everything she needs for the perfect beach day.The 49-year-old "Full House" star posted a series of photos from her day at the beach, including one of her lying on a lounge chair in the sand dressed in a white bikini, as she smiles at the camera, posing with a glass of Diet Coke in her hands."Every trip to the beach must have...⛱🐚 1. A cool drink, and sometimes a diet coke just hits right 😎 2. A good book... love the new look of my devotional!📚 3. Good company ❤️4. Good ...
Patel touts FBI's dozens of convictions in $250 million Minnesota COVID scam
FIRST ON FOX: A $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally funded children's nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic has been described by FBI Director Kash Patel as "one of the worst" in Minnesota history.The FBI director told Fox News in a statement that 70 people in Minnesota have been indicted for their role in the sprawling "Feeding our Future" fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic, which exploited a federal program designed to reimburse states for the cost of feeding c...
Tropical fruit now accepted as currency at these Florida restaurants
Some Florida residents and visitors have a unique opportunity to use tropical fruit as currency.With mangoes hitting peak ripeness in June and July, certain Miami restaurants are offering food and drinks in exchange for the stone fruit.Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, founded in South Beach, serves Mexican street food and cocktails. Three of its Miami-area locations are participating in "Bring Your Own Mango," or BYOM.PASTRAMI QUEEN UNITES DELI LOVERS WITH 'MEAT UPS' ACROSS AMERICAPatrons who bring in...
Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Luigi Mangione's records, Karen Read's deal, James Craig's trial
LOWCOUNTRY SECRETS: Murdaugh lead attorney says jury fix and hidden texts could blow up conviction, force new trialIDAHO MURDERS: Bryan Kohberger judge lifts gag order after Idaho killer's confession‘TERRIFYING:' Teen charged with alleged murder in paddleboarder's death that sparked serial killer fears in coastal townDATA DRAMA: Luigi Mangione's lawyers claim DA used fake court date, bogus subpoena to get his medical recordsHEINOUS STABBING: Judge signs off on release plan for woman who stabbed ...
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Air India crash: Pilot Sumeet Sabharwal under scrutiny for fuel cut-off
He planned to resign to care for his father after his mother's death.
Democratic rep claims Mamdani isn't a socialist but an 'advocate' for capitalism
Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., insisted on Wednesday that self-proclaimed democratic socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was not a socialist but an advocate for small "c" capitalism.Takano spoke to reporters on Mamdani shortly after attending a breakfast meeting with him and other Democrats in Washington D.C. where he expressed enthusiasm for the candidate’s ideas."You know, the overall impression on me was this guy is not a communist," Takano said. "He's not a socialist. He’s ...
Teddi Mellencamp warns about critical medical oversight in her cancer journey
Teddi Mellencamp is getting candid about the alarming oversight in her cancer journey—and the lesson she learned about taking charge of her own health.The "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star, 44, opened up about how doctors missed a crucial step in her melanoma monitoring process, despite her regular visits."When you go to a doctor, you just assume that’s it. I’m doing what I’m supposed to do," Mellencamp told Glamour. "At first, I didn’t even really do the research on melanoma because I did...
Fowl play: Florida woman charged after allegedly spraying mace at driver who struck chicken crossing the road
A Florida woman is facing charges after ruffling more than a few feathers for allegedly spraying bear mace at a driver and her passenger in a bizarre road rage incident involving a chicken crossing the road.According to police, 38-year-old Cynthia Valeska Díaz Sosa was arrested July 9 in Key West after a confrontation with another driver, Perla DeMiller.Sosa had reportedly stopped her car in the roadway to let a chicken pass, but DeMiller, who was behind the wheel of a vehicle behind Sosa, honke...
Angel Reese calls WNBA's proposal 'disrespectful' amid players' union labor negotiations
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese made her feelings clear on the recent negotiations between the WNBA and its player's union, the WNBPA, over a new collective bargaining agreement. Reese said the proposal the WNBA sent to the players was "disrespectful." "It was an eye-opener for me. Like, hearing the things and hearing the language of things and not things that I was happy to hear. It was disrespectful the things that we were sent back, the proposal that we were sent back," Reese told reporters at W...
Pilot with 'ideological motive' steals small aircraft and disrupts major international airport operations
A stolen plane triggered a major security incident at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Tuesday afternoon, temporarily halting operations and forcing multiple flights to reroute.Just before 1:30 p.m. local time on July 15, a "security incident" involving a small private plane led to a temporary halt in airport operations, according to a statement from YVR. The plane, flying within YVR’s airspace, forced nine incoming flights to reroute to different airports.At approximately 1:45 p.m., fol...
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CBS cancels ‘Late Show’ after Colbert criticises Trump settlement
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Starlink internet slows with more users, study finds
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Mamdani Laughs Off Question About ‘Communist’ Label
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening…- Trump directs AG Bondi to work on unsealing grand jury transcripts in Epstein case: ‘We are ready’- Congress sends $9B spending cuts package to Trump's desk after late-night House vote- NYC Democratic socialist Mamdani meets top Democrat with endorsement decision on the lineEXCLUSIVE: ASTORIA, N.Y. - New York City's Democrati...
Police say noose found at construction site of NFL team's new stadium: report
Nashville Police said a noose was found at the construction site of the Tennessee Titans' new stadium, according to ESPN.The stadium is scheduled to open for the 2027 season, but work has reportedly been halted for an investigation."This week, a racist and hateful symbol was discovered on our site. There is no place for hate or racism in our workplace," the Tennessee Builders Alliance, which is leading the construction, said in a statement. "We reported the incident to law enforcement, suspended...
Prominent liberals and media figures declare cuts to PBS, NPR a ‘perilous moment’
Liberal commentators, lawmakers and journalists working for PBS and NPR blasted this week's congressional vote that stripped federal funding from their outlets. Following the Senate, the House of Representatives voted 216 to 213 to pass President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescissions package late Thursday night. When signed by Trump, it will block $8 billion in funding to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and $1 billion to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting – which funds...
Sen. Slotkin says Harris’ fatal flaw was lack of focus, prioritizing 'everything' and therefore 'nothing'
As Democrats reel from their November loss to President Donald Trump, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., called out former Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to win over the electorate.New York Times political reporter Katie Glueck spoke to Slotkin in an interview this week headlined, "Elissa Slotkin Wants Democrats to Reclaim Their ‘Alpha Energy.’""In your recent economic speech, you argued that some Democrats conflate large multinational corporations with small businesses, making it ...
Broadcasters freak out as bat flies into booth at The Open Championship
While the players at The Open Championship battled in the rain during the second round of the major Friday, the announcers were battling a bat. A bat entered the NBC broadcast tower, and Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner, the announcers in the booth, had very different, yet hilarious, reactions. As the bat entered the booth, both announcers took cover.But their reactions to the invading bat could not have been more different. Hicks started waving his hands wildly as if trying to scare the bat away.CLIC...
State Department says 59,000 tons of food assistance are in motion after reports of incinerated aid
FIRST ON FOX: The State Department says it is working swiftly to distribute tens of thousands of tons of food aid around the globe, pushing back on reports that the U.S. was preparing to incinerate hundreds of tons of stockpiled supplies before they could be delivered.According to figures shared with Fox News Digital, the agency currently has 59,305 metric tons of in-kind food commodities stored in warehouses across the United States and abroad. "We have already programmed all the food expiring ...
Pentagon to probe Microsoft's use of Chinese engineers on sensitive defense systems, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was "looking into" a cloud computing program run by Microsoft utilizing foreign workers from China, which was criticized this week for potentially lacking adequate safeguards, which could provide the CCP easy access to classified defense data and systems.A ProPublica report released Tuesday accused Microsoft of allowing China-based engineers to assist with Pentagon cloud systems with inadequate guardrails in an effort to scale up its government co...
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Visitor eats $10.4m banana artwork at French museum
The artwork, called 'Comedian', was by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.
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Visitor eats $6.2m banana artwork at French museum
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Trump vows to make US ‘crypto capital of the planet,' signs GENIUS Act into law
President Donald Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act Friday — a landmark piece of legislation that establishes federal regulations surrounding digital currency. Trump recalled ahead of signing the bill how he previously vowed to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet" during a keynote address during a bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, in July 2024, where he said that regulations his administration would imple...
Illegal pleads guilty to impregnating his own daughter at blue state migrant shelter
Illegal alien Ronald Joseph was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to raping and impregnating his own teenage daughter while living at a government-run Massachusetts migrant shelter.Joseph, a 44-year-old Haitian national, was living in a government-run hotel in Marlborough, Massachusetts, when it was discovered he had repeatedly raped his own daughter, resulting in the 14-year-old girl becoming pregnant.Though the crimes were committed between 2023 and 2024, Joseph was not arrested until ...
Illegal alien who raped, impregnated his own daughter at government-run shelter learns prison sentence
Illegal alien Ronald Joseph was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to raping and impregnating his own teenage daughter while living at a government-run Massachusetts migrant shelter.Joseph, a 44-year-old Haitian national, was living in a government-run hotel in Marlborough, Massachusetts, when it was discovered he had repeatedly raped his own daughter, resulting in the 14-year-old girl becoming pregnant.Though the crimes were committed between 2023 and 2024, Joseph was not arrested until ...
Nick Saban's daughter shuts down unretirement rumors: 'You had your time'
Don't get your hopes up on Nick Saban returning to college football.Rumors about the legendary coach's potential comeback began earlier this week after former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said on his radio show he was told by a source Saban may return in the future.McElroy acknowledged he did not believe it was true.Days later, Saban's daughter, Kristen, posted on her Instagram story a photo of her dad walking onto the field, captioning it, "Damn, I miss this."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVE...
Would you feel safe sharing the road with this self-driving scooter?
Chances are, you have never actually ridden a scooter like this, zipping around corners, but you have definitely seen them weaving through city traffic. Just when you thought scooters were already a wild card on the road, imagine one that drives itself.That is exactly what the Omoway Omo X promises. Developed by a team of former Xpeng engineers, this scooter is not just electric, it is packed with smart features that push self-driving scooter tech to a whole new level, offering far more than you...
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A handshake in orbit 50 years ago transformed the space race
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Here's what marijuana really does to the developing brain, according to a psychiatrist
The recreational use of marijuana has become more common in recent years.But some research has found that consuming cannabis could have negative effects on the body, especially the brain.A recent French study suggested that cannabis use raises the risk of heart attack and stroke more than cocaine, while a Canadian study found that dementia risk is connected to cannabis-related hospital visits in older individuals.CANNABIS USE RAISES RISK OF HEART ATTACK AND STROKE MORE THAN COCAINE, OTHER DRUGS,...
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Three officers dead in Los Angeles training facility explosion
A bomb squad was moving explosives when the blast happened, according to media.
Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu says Caitlin Clark 'means a lot more to the game' amid All-Star heartbreak
New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu lamented Caitlin Clark’s latest injury that sidelined the Indiana Fever guard from All-Star weekend festivities, but she told reporters Friday that Clark’s contributions will still be felt at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark was ruled out of Wednesday night's game against the Liberty with a groin injury, her third injury of the season. It was enough to sideline the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year from this weekend’s All-Star events, where she was due to compete...
'The View' co-host slams Democrats for 'broken trust' over Biden health cover-up
"The View" co-host Sara Haines slammed Democrats on Friday for their handling of former President Joe Biden’s health cover-up, saying that they have created a "trust issue" with voters. "I do think these ceremonial hearings are a waste of money, so if I were in their place, I would plead the fifth just for fun," Haines said, referring to the congressional inquiry into Biden’s use of the autopen during his administration. "I think the Democrats are missing the whole point here, because a lot of t...
FBI captures final illegal immigrant inmate who escaped ICE facility in New Jersey
The final illegal immigrant inmate who escaped an ICE center in New Jersey last month was arrested by the FBI after being tracked down on the other side of the country. Andres Felipe Pineda-Mogollon was taken into custody Thursday in Los Angeles after a traffic stop in the Silver Lake neighborhood, the FBI’s Los Angeles Office wrote on X. Homeland Security Investigations assisted in the arrest. "We are tremendously grateful to our brave ICE agents and law enforcement partners for capturing Andre...
Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn
Nicotine pouches present a heightened danger to children, according to a recent study from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Columbus, Ohio.The pouches contain a dissolving powder made of nicotine and flavorings that gets absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The research, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, found that there were 134,663 reported cases of ingestion...
House committee alleges Biden admin used funds to back anti-government protests in Israel
The Biden-Harris administration is accused of misusing taxpayer dollars to fund protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prior to Oct. 7. The House Judiciary Committee recently released a memo outlining the allegations and showing a possible money trail."The Committee’s oversight has revealed that the Biden-Harris Administration provided grant funds to groups that contributed directly and indirectly to the judicial reform protests that sought to undermine the Israeli governme...
Republican who lost to Tim Walz in 2022 announces another Minnesota gubernatorial bid
Former Minnesota state Sen. Dr. Scott Jensen, the Republican who lost the state's 2022 gubernatorial contest to incumbent Gov. Tim Walz, has announced another bid for the governorship."Two decades of liberal policies have made Minnesota too expensive, too dangerous, and thrown our culture outta whack. Tim Walz made it worse. A leader must take responsibility. Tim Walz didn't. And so he shouldn't be governor," Jensen said in a campaign video posted on Thursday.Then-former President Donald Trump e...
GOP senator reveals the 'dirty' secret to Trump's Make America Healthy Again movement
FIRST ON FOX: For one lawmaker, the path to making Americans healthier starts in the dirt.Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., has styled himself as an early adopter of the Make America Healthy Again movement, a political slogan born on the 2024 campaign trail that has since seen major companies tweak their products to nix artificial additives.But Marshall sees the initiative, commonly known as MAHA, as one that can start sooner than switching the oil in deep friers or swapping out high-fructose corn sy...
Trump celebrates Colbert getting booted by CBS in gleeful Truth Social post
Count one prominent person among those happy that Stephen Colbert’s late-night show was canceled."I absolutely love that Colbert got fired," President Donald Trump posted Friday on Truth Social."His talent was even less than his ratings. I hear Jimmy Kimmel is next. Has even less talent than Colbert! Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show," Trump went on.Colbert, one of Trump’s fiercest critics, took over the CBS show f...
Sports world reacts to viral apparent affair between CEO and colleague at Coldplay concert
The sports world is chiming in on the viral supposed affair caught on camera at a recent Coldplay concert.The band was playing at Gillette Stadium this week when a "Kiss Cam" caught a man and a woman getting awfully comfortable with each other in a suite.The man and woman quickly hid themselves from the camera, and frontman Chris Martin joked that a couple on screen were "either having an affair or just very shy." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The pair, who online sleuths cl...
Mountain West addresses controversial revelations of SJSU trans athlete's misconduct probe
EXCLUSIVE: The Mountain West Conference has addressed concerns over an investigation into alleged misconduct by former San Jose State transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming in an exclusive statement provided to Fox News Digital. The statement also clarified a mistaken response by Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez to a question about the issue at a press conference on Wednesday.Fox News Digital reported in June that the conference hired the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher (WFG) to...
Biden DOJ actively sought 'federal hook' for school board memo about 'domestic terrorists,' documents reveal
FIRST ON FOX: A conservative legal group revealed a tranche of correspondence on Friday from the Biden administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) shedding new light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about a controversial directive former Attorney General Merrick Garland gave about school boards.The document dump included an email from a deputy attorney general aide that said the DOJ was searching for a "federal hook" to use to address a letter by the National School Boards Association (NSBA...
Biden team coordinated on school memo calling parents 'domestic terrorists', despite denial
FIRST ON FOX: A conservative legal group revealed a tranche of correspondence on Friday from the Biden administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) shedding new light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about a controversial directive former Attorney General Merrick Garland gave about school boards.The document dump included an email from a deputy attorney general aide that said the DOJ was searching for a "federal hook" to use to address a letter by the National School Boards Association (NSBA...
Biden team coordinated on school memo calling parents 'domestic terrorists,' despite denial
FIRST ON FOX: A conservative legal group revealed a tranche of correspondence on Friday from the Biden administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) shedding new light on the behind-the-scenes discussions about a controversial directive former Attorney General Merrick Garland gave about school boards.The document dump included an email from a deputy attorney general aide that said the DOJ was searching for a "federal hook" to use to address a letter the National School Boards Association (NSBA) w...
Obama admin 'manufactured' intelligence to create 2016 Russian election interference narrative, documents show
EXCLUSIVE: The Obama administration "manufactured and politicized intelligence" to create the narrative that Russia was attempting to influence the 2016 presidential election, despite information from the intelligence community stating otherwise, Fox News Digital has learned. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard Friday declassified documents revealing "overwhelming evidence" that demonstrates how, after President Donald Trump won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, then-Preside...
Swallow this pill to learn about your gut and health
The future of gut health monitoring has arrived, thanks to researchers at the California Institute of Technology. Caltech's new invention, PillTrek, is a wireless smart capsule for gut health monitoring that delivers real-time insights from inside your gastrointestinal tract. This swallowable device promises to make invasive procedures a thing of the past, offering convenience and continuous data that traditional methods simply cannot match.NEW CAPSULE DEVICE LETS YOU CONTROL ROBOTS WITH YOUR EN...
Former college football star, 24, fatally shot in Texas parking garage dispute; suspect faces murder charge
A former college football star was shot and killed following a physical altercation that turned deadly in a Texas parking garage last week. Former Texas Southern football player Tyler Martinez was tragically killed on July 11 when he was allegedly shot several times by 22-year-old Isaac Jasper Robinson during a dispute in the parking garage of an apartment complex where both men reportedly lived, Houston Police said this week. Police have since arrested and charged Robinson with murder. "Tyler w...
Colts' Anthony Richardson recovers from injury setback as QB competition with Daniel Jones heats up: report
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has reportedly recovered from an injury setback and will be ready to compete with Daniel Jones for the starting job.Richardson, 23, underwent season-ending surgery to repair an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder during the 2023 season. The 2023 No. 4 overall pick missed the final two weeks of the Colts’ offseason practices in June after he had soreness in that same shoulder. When Richardson experienced soreness in the surgically repaired sh...
WNBA phenom Paige Bueckers confirms she's dating former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd
Paige Bueckers has confirmed the rumor circulating around the mill.The No. 1 pick of this year's WNBA Draft said for the first time publicly that she is dating her former UConn teammate, Azzi Fudd.On the red carpet for the WNBA All-Star break, WagTalk did a Q&A segment with Bueckers, dubbed "How well do you know your D1 girlfriend?" The Dallas Wings rookie revealed at the end it was Fudd.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The outlet asked Bueckers numerous questions about Fudd, i...
Missing mom's convicted killer claims boyfriend tainted his trial
One of the three men convicted in the mysterious death of a Kentucky mother of five is asking a judge for a new trial. Joseph Lawson was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and tampering with physical evidence in the death of 35-year-old Crystal Rogers in Bardstown, according to Fox 56. Lawson was tried alongside Rogers’ boyfriend, Brooks Houck. 'DOOMSDAY MOM' LORI VALLOW SEEKS NEW MURDER CONSPIRACY TRIAL, CLAIMING JUROR MISCONDUCTLawson’s lawyers argued in a new motion made public Wednesda...
Meet Annie Tomasini, the longtime Biden loyalist subpoenaed to testify Friday about his mental health
Annie Tomasini, former assistant to President Joe Biden and former deputy chief of staff, is the latest Biden aide subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee, as Republicans investigate the alleged cover-up of the former president's cognitive decline and the potentially unauthorized use of the autopen for pardons and executive actions.Tomasini's counsel requested that House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., issue a subpoena for her scheduled appearance before the staff-led hearing t...
Mamdani walks back ‘globalize the intifada’ stance during NYC business meeting
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani told business leaders during a closed-door meeting this week that he would not use the slogan "Globalize the Intifada" and would discourage others from using it moving forward, Fox News has confirmed. After months of refusing to condemn the anti-Israel rallying cry, which, according to the American Jewish Committee, "calls for people from around the globe to participate in rising up against Israel," Mamdani told more than 140 business leaders that a...
Liberals, journalists, and celebs ‘extremely sad’ over late-night ally Colbert getting the boot from CBS
Prominent liberals and celebrities are mourning the news that CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" next year.Host Stephen Colbert announced Thursday he had just learned that CBS was axing the show next spring.The host’s announcement was met with boos from the in-studio audience, as well as displeasure from his liberal fans online. Under Colbert since he took over in 2015, the show had become a reliable destination for progressive views, anti-Republican talking points and friendly De...
DHS accuses 'activist' judge of pushing radical gender ideology by releasing trans migrant
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ripped a federal judge in Washington for releasing a transgender illegal migrant from detention, saying the release was caused by the judge bowing to activist pressure.DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said that U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio, a President Joe Biden appointee, ignored the rule of law and promoted "gender ideology fanaticism" by releasing the migrant, a transgender woman who is claiming asylum in the U.S.The migrant, iden...
SkyWest flight diverted after passenger tries to open emergency door, fights with flight attendant: report
A SkyWest flight was diverted to Iowa after a passenger onboard tried to open the emergency exit and got into a fight with a flight attendant, reports said. Mario Nikprelaj, 23, from Nebraska, was taken into custody Thursday at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids following the "in-air disturbance," the Cedar Rapids Police Department said. "Got diverted to Cedar Rapids because this guy decided to try and open the exit row door then fight the flight crew and other passengers," a traveler who pur...
CEO caught on Coldplay concert Kiss Cam stays silent as wave of hoax statements circulate online
A Coldplay concert Kiss Cam turned into viral chaos after frontman Chris Martin joked that a couple on screen were "either having an affair or just very shy." The pair, who online sleuths claimed are Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, sparked a firestorm of speculation and mockery across social media.Within hours, an apology statement, allegedly issued by Astronomer CEO Byron, went viral. However, it turned out to be a fake.COLDPLAY'S CHRIS MARTIN CALLS OUT COU...
Explosion at LA County Sheriff's Department facility leaves 3 deputies dead, sources say
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) confirmed multiple deputies are dead after an explosion Friday morning at the agency's Special Operations Bureau in East Los Angeles.The explosion, which happened at about 7:25 a.m. local time at the Biscailuz Training Center, killed at least three sheriff's deputies, LASD sources told Fox News.The fallen deputies' identities were not immediately confirmed.HUMAN REMAINS DISCOVERED DAYS AFTER DEVASTATING CALIFORNIA FIREWORKS FACILITY EXPLOSIONSou...
Make-A-Wish recipient chooses to meet CJ Stroud because of his faith: 'A great Christian'
John Sperring, 12, is a Make-A-Wish recipient, and his wish was to meet C.J. Stroud.Sperring lives in Dallas, but after seeing NRG Stadium from his hospital room, he became a Houston Texans fan.Sperring was born with hypoplastic heft heart syndrome (HLHS), where the left side of his heart is not developed and does not pump blood into the body. He underwent emergency open-heart surgery.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 12-year-old was featured on ESPN's "My Wish" series, and ...
Mamdani silent on 'communist' label, refuses to say if he will walk back radical positions
EXCLUSIVE: New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, refused to respond to questions from Fox News Digital about critics calling him a communist and whether he plans to walk back any of his far-left statements. Outside his home on Friday, Mamdani laughed off the questions and did not answer, despite mounting scrutiny as the mayor's race between himself, Mayor Eric Adams, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa heat up.President Donald Trump and his son, Do...
Mamdani confronted on streets of NYC about 'communist' label, refuses to answer
EXCLUSIVE: ASTORIA, N.Y. - New York City's Democratic mayoral nominee, Zohran Mamdani, refused to respond to questions from Fox News Digital about critics calling him a communist and whether he plans to walk back any of his far-left statements. Outside his Queens apartment on Friday morning, Mamdani laughed off the questions and did not answer, despite mounting scrutiny as the mayor's race between himself, Mayor Eric Adams, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa heat up."D...
Legal pathway clearly exists for Trump's request to make Epstein grand jury testimony public
Grand jury transcripts like Jeffrey Epstein's are typically sealed -- but courts have the authority to make them public, as President Trump has called for in the disgraced financier's case, experts tell Fox News Digital."Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval," President Trump wrote on Truth Social in a post the attorney general shared on X Thurs...
Denise Richards' estranged husband fires back at violent abuse allegations
Aaron Phypers has responded to Denise Richards' domestic violence accusations. "I want to address recent rumors and speculation that have surfaced regarding my relationship with my wife, Denise Richards," Phypers said in a statement to People magazine. "Let me be unequivocally clear: I have never physically or emotionally abused Denise — or anyone. These accusations are completely false and deeply hurtful. Denise and I, like many couples, have faced our share of challenges, but any suggestion of...
Pro-Israel congressman accuses Tel Aviv of ‘mocking’ Trump with ‘suicidal’ strikes in Syria
EXCLUSIVE: In a rare public rebuke of Israeli military action, Rep. Joe Wilson, R‑S.C., issued a harsh warning that recent airstrikes on Syria are "suicidal" for Tel Aviv. "I’m the co‑chair of the Israel caucus and a lifelong supporter of the State of Israel," Wilson told Fox News Digital in an emotional phone call, "I am heartsick."He said the strikes on Syria's military headquarters were "insulting and mocking to President [Donald] Trump," who just recently lifted sanctions on Syria after meet...
Detective faces accused killer dentist in court showdown after alleged $20K hit attempt: 'ups the ante'
Arapahoe County, Colorado prosecutors on Thursday called the lead detective in James Craig's murder investigation to testify in his high-profile trial.Det. Bobbi Olson of the Aurora Police Department sat just feet from Craig on the witness stand while she briefly testified about the collection of digital evidence after the alleged murder of his wife, Angela Craig. James Craig is suspected of killing Angela by poisoning her protein shakes over a period of several days in March 2023. DENTIST ACCUS...
Family vacation to Georgia lake turns tragic when 5-year-old dies from drowning
A 5-year-old boy died in Georgia after he "wandered" into a lake near his family’s vacation home, police said. The tragic death unfolded midday Tuesday near a house on Stonecrest Circle in Hiawassee, on the banks of Lake Chatuge, according to the Towns County Sheriff's Office. "Investigation revealed the child had been missing for about 10 minutes and apparently had wandered into the lake where he was found by a family member," police said. "The family was here at a rental home visiting from Cum...
Catholic bishops call mandatory reporting law 'brazen act of religious discrimination'
Roman Catholic figures and the U.S. Justice Department are fighting to block enforcement of a law passed by the state legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) that would add clergy members to the list of people required to report child abuse and neglect — the point of contention surrounds information Catholic clergy learn from people during private confessions.Implementation of Washington's controversial law looms large this month, as it is slated to take effect on July 27.Curr...
Officials at popular tourist spot cave to protesters who called out Americans
Local residents of Mexico City have been making their feelings known about unwanted tourists visiting their home areas.Residents were protesting mass tourism over the weekend, with hundreds of people taking to the streets and demanding stricter housing laws and legislation to regulate tourism levels.On Wednesday, it appears that government officials caved to the requests by announcing a preliminary plan to address gentrification and the other concerns of locals, The Associated Press (AP) reporte...
Vikings receiver Jordan Addison pleads no contest in DUI case, agrees to lesser charge
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison pleaded no contest to a lesser charge in a 2024 DUI case that saw the third-year player arrested after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a car in California. Addison, 23, agreed to a "wet reckless" plea, which in the state of California is a misdemeanor reckless driving charge that indicates that drugs or alcohol were involved. "While Mr. Addison’s case would have made for a great trial, I admire him for taking responsibility by accepting the ...
