Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing 'political games' after FEMA denies disaster requests
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, on Sunday accused President Donald Trump of playing "political games" after the federal government denied disaster declaration requests following wildfires and flooding this year in the Centennial State.The governor received two denial letters from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) late on Saturday.The letters came after Polis' requests for major disaster declarations following wildfires and mudslides in August and what Polis called "historic f...
From prison to pardon: How President Trump gave me back my life
Leaving prison after almost 20 years felt like waking from a nightmare. I had been sentenced to life for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense. My two brothers were locked away too, and while we served out our terms, both of our parents passed away. That loss hurt more than the sentence ever could. We weren’t there to support them in their final days. We couldn't comfort them, or each other. We couldn't say goodbye. And knowing that when it mattered most, we were locked behind bars … it crushed ...
I was a Christian kid in Hollywood. Here’s that I learned about cancel culture
For most of my life, I have lived simultaneously in two very different worlds. In my most recent book, "I’m The Worst," I detail my story of both having grown up a pastor’s kid and the son of a bestselling Christian author, living within the faith community many know as "the Christian Church," and at the very same time, working as a television and film actor in the entertainment industry, or as some know it, "secular Hollywood," for the better part of two decades. If you listen to some preachers...
Here's how we can live and work with artificial intelligence without losing our humanity
The Vatican’s recent document on artificial intelligence, Antiqua et Nova — "The Old and the New" — is not a technical treatise, but a philosophical reminder: The advance of AI provokes in new ways fundamental questions about the nature of intelligence and the kind of people we must become to wield powerful tools responsibly.Pope Leo XIV has echoed this concern, praising AI as an "exceptional product of human genius" while warning that instant access to information can swiftly become a counterfe...
Michael Bolton in 'very good health' as daughters share positive update on brain cancer battle
Michael Bolton's daughters shared a positive update on his health as the singer continues to fight glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.The 72-year-old two-time Grammy Award winner previously revealed that he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in December 2023 after undergoing emergency surgery that resulted in doctors removing Bolton’s brain tumor in its entirety. Bolton underwent a second brain surgery in January 2024 following an infection and finished radiation and chemother...
US Catholic bishops president says deportations instilling 'fear' in 'widespread manner': 'Concerns us all'
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Paul Coakley, said on Sunday that the Trump administration’s mass deportations are spreading fear and uncertainty in immigrant communities across the country."It’s instilling, as I said, fear in a rather widespread manner. So I think that’s something that concerns us all, that people have a right to live in security and without fear of random deportations," Coakley said during an appearance on CBS News' "Face the Nation."Coakley, the arch...
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Japanese woman gets hitched with virtual partner she generated on ChatGPT
The teary bride exchanged 'rings' while wearing a pair of mixed reality smart glasses.
Drake Maye leads Patriots to massive comeback win over Ravens to clinch playoff spot
The New England Patriots got right back to winning after having their 10-game streak snapped last week, and it was in come-from-behind fashion.The Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 28-24, on the road to improve to 12-3 and punch their ticket to the playoffs.Meanwhile, the Ravens' playoff hopes dwindled further following a Pittsburgh Steelers win over the Detroit Lions earlier on Sunday. Baltimore now sits two games off the AFC North lead at 7-8, meaning they would need to win out and have ...
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Police statement of facts against 24-year-old alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram revealed in court
Naveed Akram now faces 59 charges, including 15 murders and a terror act.
Mock funeral held for the penny at Lincoln Memorial as 230-year coin production ends
People gathered in the nation’s capital on Saturday to pay their respects to the penny.A mock funeral, hosted by financial management platform Ramp, was held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., following the end of production of the one-cent coin, FOX 10 reported.Attendees surrounded a casket as speakers delivered eulogies — including actors portraying former President Abraham Lincoln and former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.A portrait made entirely of pennies depicting Abraham Lincoln —...
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Suzuki Fronx warning: Owners told not to use rear seats after safety test
There are 1115 Suzuki Fronx cars on New Zealand roads.
Nicki Minaj praises Trump, JD Vance at TPUSA event, says she has 'utmost respect' for them
Rapper Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during her surprise appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference on Sunday.The "Super Bass" singer was introduced as the surprise guest by TPUSA president Erika Kirk, where they discussed her recent alignment with the Trump administration on Christian persecution in Nigeria.Despite her past support for Democratic candidates, Minaj described the "utmost" respect she had for the Republican administration, par...
Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence
Iranian officials executed a man over the weekend who was convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence arm and its army, according to state media.The man was Aghil Keshavarz, who was put to death on Saturday, state media reported.Keshavarz, 27, had "close intelligence cooperation" with the Mossad — the national intelligence agency for Israel — and captured photos of Iranian military and security areas, according to state media.IRAN’S EXECUTION RATE TOPS 1,000 THIS YEAR AS DEATH ROW INMATES LAUN...
Broncos' Pat Bryant placed on backboard, carted off field after scary hit in loss to Jaguars
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars after a vicious hit that was scary to look at.Bryant was attempting to make a catch with just seconds left at Empower Field when Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown came flying in and crashed into him to break it up.One could hear how hard Bryant was hit with the broadcast picking up the cracking of helmet and pads as he went to the turf.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBryant ...
NFL Week 16 scores: Playoff pressure leads to thrilling finishes across league
Thrilling games were played across the NFL in Week 16, starting on Thursday night with the Seattle Seahawks’ overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams and into the weekend.The NFL playoff picture came into focus as well with more teams being eliminated from contention and the main players entering the spotlight.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe AFC’s postseason bracket is foggy at best. There is only one team that clinched a berth going into Week 16 and that was the Denver Bronc...
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The auto industry was warned: Battery recycling was poisoning people
New York Times: Ford, Honda and other carmakers resisted reform on deadly lead batteries.
DHS responds after reports CISA chief allegedly failed polygraph for classified intel access
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is disputing reports that acting Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Madhu Gottumukkala failed a polygraph after seeking access to highly sensitive intelligence, as an internal investigation and the suspension of multiple career cybersecurity officials deepen turmoil inside the agency, according to a report.Politico reported that Gottumukkala pushed for access to a tightly restricted intelligence program that required a count...
Former classmate says suspect in Brown, MIT killings was ‘socially awkward’ and ‘angry’ during college years
A former classmate of the suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting — and the subsequent killing of an MIT professor — remembers him as being "socially awkward" and "angry" during his years on campus.Scott Watson, now a physics professor at Syracuse University, told Fox News he attended Brown with Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente in 2000 and described himself as his "only friend" at the time. Watson said the Portuguese national often complained about life in the U.S. and at the university."Dur...
Jessica Alba shows off toned abs in patterned bikini during family vacation getaway
Jessica Alba relived "moments from the best week with my favorite humans."The actress showcased her toned abs in a patterned bikini with jeans, adding a colorful floral cover up and a hat while on a family beach vacation with her kids.The mom of three put her flat midsection on full display in a photo from her trip.Alba also wore a colorful dress in another selfie shared in the Instagram carousel.JESSICA ALBA STUNS IN PATTERNED BIKINI WHILE REMINISCING ABOUT HER TIME IN 'BEAUTIFUL' AUSTRALIAThe ...
'60 Minutes' postpones segment on migrant inmates from El Salvador's CECOT prison
CBS' "60 Minutes" has delayed a segment interviewing migrants who were sent to El Salvador's maximum-security prison, CECOT, after being deported by the Trump administration.The segment "Inside CECOT" was originally going to feature correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi interviewing "some of the now released deportees, who describe the brutal and torturous conditions.""Earlier this year, the Trump administration deported hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador, a country most had no ties to, claim...
Steelers escape with win as penalty wipes out Lions' wild game-ending touchdown
The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Detroit with a 29-24 win over the Lions on Sunday as the game came down to the final seconds.Jared Goff and the Lions had one last chance. The team earned multiple shots at the end zone after fighting through penalty flags. Goff thought he had wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for the go-ahead score, but offensive pass interference was called on Isaac TeSlaa, which negated the score. A false start penalty then moved the Lions back even further from the goal line.CLI...
DOJ restores Trump photo to Epstein files after determining no victims depicted
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Sunday it restored a photo featuring President Donald Trump to its latest release of Jeffrey Epstein–related documents after a review determined the image did not depict any Epstein victims.In a post on X, the DOJ said the photo was initially taken down "out of an abundance of caution" after the Southern District of New York flagged it for additional review to protect potential victims.Following a review, officials concluded no Epstein victims were shown...
Man rushed to hospital in apparent self-inflicted shooting at Atlanta airport
Atlanta police responded Sunday afternoon to reports of a shooting that left one person injured at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.The incident involved a male who suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.The shooting occurred in the pre-security area of the South Terminal, according to the police. Fox 5 Atlanta said the incident took place near an escalator by the baggage claim area around 3:30 p.m."Officers responded to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta...
Steelers star receiver DK Metcalf takes swing at Lions fan during game in Detroit
Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver DK Metcalf swung at a fan in the stands at Ford Field during the team’s game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.The CBS broadcast happened to catch the intense moment.During the interaction, the two had words with each other before Metcalf appeared to try to grab the fan’s blue wig. Then, he threw a closed fist at the fan toward his face, though it appeared to have missed him.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMetcalf wasn’t ejected because ...
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France orders new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to tackle ‘age of predators’
Nuclear-powered vessel to replace French flagship, the Charles de Gaulle.
Scientists shatter timeline of human fire-making with 400,000-year-old discovery in England
Scientists recently discovered what may be the earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making by humans — and it's far older than scholars previously believed.The study, which was published in the journal Nature on Dec. 10, centered around a site in Barnham, England, that dates to the Paleolithic era, the longest era of human prehistory.Although the Paleolithic spans from about 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago, the newly uncovered evidence is dated to roughly 400,000 years ago.Until now, the earlies...
Zohran Mamdani celebrates Hanukkah in video with Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video of himself celebrating Hanukkah with Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin and his family amid scandals of antisemitism among his staff.The video, posted to Mamdani's X account on Saturday, featured the mayor-elect joining Patinkin, his wife and his son as they celebrated the first night of Hanukkah. During the video, Mamdani helped Patinkin prepare dinner using a Jewish cookbook and Patinkin's family recipes.After the food was prepared, Mamdani join...
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David Walliams removed from Waterstones children’s book festival
HarperCollins has severed ties after alleged harassment of a female staffer.
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Criticism grows over the partial and heavily censored release of Epstein documents
Criticism grows over the partial and heavily censored rollout of documents.
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Debris from SpaceX accident put several passenger planes in danger, federal documents reveal
Debris from SpaceX accident put three planes and 450 people in danger, FAA files say.
Byron Donalds urges conservatives to ‘focus on the mission’ at AmericaFest after 2025 setbacks
Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds said Sunday the best response to recent electoral setbacks for conservatives is to put in the work and focus on instituting their vision for the country and delivering tangible results to the American people."It’s about what you actually get done," said Donalds, who spoke earlier in the day about congressional gridlock and failure to get some tenets of conservatives’ agenda through an otherwise Republican-majority legislature. "And I think it’s part o...
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Nigerian Government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren
Some hostages had already escaped, walking hours back to remote villages.
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Gang members get hundred-years-long sentences in El Salvador, with 10 receiving terms from 463 to 958
Since March 2022, El Salvador has detained more than 90,000 people.
Cardinals' wide receiver makes incredible circus catch for touchdown
The Arizona Cardinals may be completely out of the playoff race, but quarterback Jacoby Brissett and wide receiver Michael Wilson were still giving it their all in Week 16.Brissett found Wilson streaking up the field in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons. Wilson went up for the catch over Falcons cornerback Cobee Bryant. The ball was batted around between both players and, somehow, Wilson came down with it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe pass was initially ruled ...
Viral TikTok trend claims eating baby carrots before bed helps improve sleep
A viral social media hack claims that eating baby carrots before bed can improve sleep, but nutrition science does not support the idea that carrots — or any single food — function as a sleep aid. Fox News Digital spoke to experts to get to the truth of the trend.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, baby carrots are a low-calorie vegetable that provide fiber, carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin K, and beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A.These nutrients play establishe...
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Social media footage shows driverless taxis blocking off a busy intersection
Social media footage shows driverless taxis blocking off a busy intersection.
Panthers take enormous step toward ending playoff drought with thrilling win over Bucs
The Carolina Panthers took a major step to ending their playoff drought with a huge 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald nailed the go-ahead 48-yard field goal with 2:20 left in the game. Then, Panthers safety Lathan Ransom intercepted a pass by Baker Mayfield to seal the victory. The gritty Carolina win pushed them to the top of the NFC South division with two weeks left in the season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBryce Young ...
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What to know about the alleged Bondi Beach attackers’ month-long stay in the Philippines
New York Times: They stayed in a hotel in Davao City from November 1-28, staff said.
'The Wire' star James Ransone dead at 46
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).James Ransone, best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO's "The Wire," has died. He was 46. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Ransone died by suicide on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles. Ransone’s cause of death was listed as "hanging," while his place of death was listed as "shed." FORMER ‘WIRE’ STAR JAMES RANSONE DE...
Yale professor’s father charged in mother’s decades-old murder, says he ‘used me as bait’: report
A Yale professor is speaking publicly for the first time since her 81-year-old father was arrested in connection with the 1982 killing of her mother, a case that remained unsolved for more than four decades.According to a Nov. 24 press release from the Foster City Police Department in California, Patrick Galvani was taken into custody in San Francisco and booked in the San Mateo County Jail on a murder charge tied to the death of his wife, Nancy Galvani.Alison Galvani, an epidemiology professor ...
Charlamagne tha God reveals what surprised him most about politics in 2025
Charlamagne tha God revealed what was most surprising to him about politics in 2025 during an interview on Sunday, pointing to what he called a lack of respect for the working class in a critique of both parties.On ABC's "This Week," host Jonathan Karl asked the radio host what has surprised him the most on the political front this year."I was about to say the lack of respect for the working class. You know, because I always knew that America didn’t give a damn about poor people. America doesn’t...
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Epstein wanted proof victims were underage and was ‘furious’ when 18-year-old was brought to him, victim says
Marina Lacerda alleges Epstein flaunted her to politicians and princes during phone calls.
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Australia falls silent, lights candles for Bondi Beach shooting victims
One man shouted: 'Blood on your hands', as the Prime Minister arrived at the event.
Israeli diaspora minister says Australia should have seen 'writing on the wall' before terror attack
Australian officials should have seen the "writing on the wall" before last weekend's terror attack that left 15 people dead during the Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, said Amichai Chikli, Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism.Since the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks on Israel by Hamas, Australia has become a "hotbed" of antisemitism, Chikli told Fox News Digital, citing demonstrations with people shouting antisemitic slogans and engaging in violence. Slogans like...
What food safety experts say they won't order when dining out at restaurants
Even foods most Americans consider "healthy" can pose serious foodborne illness risks, experts warn — and several say salads, sprouts and deli meats are among the everyday items they personally refuse to eat.One Seattle attorney who has spent decades litigating some of the country's worst foodborne illness outbreaks recently told The Washington Post that his well-done burger and steak order has prompted chefs to come out and ask what's wrong with him."I explain what I do for a living," Bill Marl...
Vikings star leaves game after suffering hand injury during turnover
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy exited Sunday’s game against the New York Giants with a hand injury, which he apparently suffered on a turnover in the second quarter.McCarthy dropped back to pass and was immediately hit by Giants linebacker Brian Burns. The veteran defender forced a fumble and Giants defensive back Tyler Nubin picked the ball up and scored a touchdown.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe second-year quarterback had his hand checked out on the sidelin...
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Did the giant heads of Easter Island once walk?
New York Times: The new science behind an old mystery.
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Scott Long, who has an aggressive cancer, was determined to make his house shine with Christmas joy one more time
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George Clooney's sister dead at 65 after losing cancer battle
George Clooney's sister, Adelia "Ada" Zeidler has died. She was 65. Zeidler died from cancer on Friday, Dec. 19, People magazine confirmed."My sister, Ada, was my hero," Clooney told the outlet. "She faced down cancer with courage and humor. I’ve never met anyone so brave. Amal and I will miss her terribly."Zeidler died peacefully surrounded by the people she loved at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Augusta, Ky., according to her obituary. GEORGE CLOONEY SLAMS CELEBRITY DIVAS, CREDITS KENTUCKY ROOTS...
Browns rookie suffers gruesome leg injury vs Bills
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins left Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter with a gruesome leg injury.Judkins was trying to catch a pass from quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the flat. Bills linebacker Matt Milano attempted to break up the play and take Judkins down by his legs. But as Judkins went down, he started to roll on the ground clearly in pain.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt appeared Judkins’ lower right leg bent in an abn...
US Coast Guard pursues third 'dark fleet' oil tanker as Trump targets Venezuelan sanctions evasion network
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as President Donald Trump intensifies his pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with a sweeping blockade targeting illicit oil shipments."The United States Coast Guard is in active pursuit of a sanctioned dark fleet vessel that is part of Venezuela’s illegal sanctions evasion," a U.S. official said in a statement to Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson. "It is flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order....
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US forces have already intercepted two other tankers in waters off Venezuela this month
It's part of an effort to heighten pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
White House teases major housing affordability plan as prices squeeze Americans
White House economic director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that the Trump administration is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to tackling the housing affordability crisis."Everybody in the whole Cabinet is working on trying to get housing to be more affordable," Hassett told "Fox News Sunday."He said the administration is preparing a sweeping proposal aimed at easing the burden on homebuyers, with details expected early in the new year.THE TOP 3 REASONS HOUSING HAS BECOME SO UNAFFORDABLE IN THE ...
Charlamagne tha God admits Trump succeeded on border security despite disagreeing with tactics
Radio host Charlamagne tha God said President Donald Trump has succeeded in securing the border during an interview Sunday, but added he disagreed with the president’s immigration tactics.Host Jonathan Karl asked Charlamagne about Trump’s successes during ABC’s "This Week.""I would say probably the border, but it’s the way that it’s happening, right? If the numbers are true, people aren’t coming across the border anymore. But, I mean, man, do you really want to see people who have been here for ...
Fisherman survives near-fatal shark attack with own lifesaving care, instincts that kept him alive
A Hawaii fisherman is speaking out after a shocking encounter in the water left him fighting for his life — and relying on instincts he never expected to use.The 22-year-old diver says what began as a routine day in the ocean suddenly took a violent turn when he discovered a shark tangled in a fishing net — a moment he describes as the split second that changed everything.Josiah Kaimani Ventura, a commercial fisherman, told Fox News Digital he was diving inside a cave for a rare fish species whe...
Bills star slices up Browns' defense with 44-yard touchdown run
Buffalo Bills star running back James Cook was off to a hot start early in their game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.Cook took the handoff from Josh Allen up the middle of the field and made a nifty move to juke out two Browns defenders. He broke another tackle before running the ball all the way to the end zone.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe 44-yard touchdown run helped Buffalo tie the game at seven apiece. It was his 11th touchdown run of the season and his 13th ...
Rapper Nicki Minaj teams up with new Turning Point USA leader Erika Kirk for QandA session
Erika Kirk welcomed rapper Nicki Minaj as the surprise guest for a Q&A at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on Sunday.The "Beez in the Trap" singer previously teamed up with the Trump White House, speaking at the United Nations in November to raise awareness about persecution against Christians in Nigeria. Rumors had grown that Minaj would make an appearance at AmericaFest, but it was not confirmed until she went on stage Sunday."I'm honored to be here. I'm honored to be here," Minaj said after Ki...
Dairy consumption linked to lower dementia risk in surprising new study
A large Swedish study suggests that some high-fat dairy foods are linked to a lower risk of dementia.Researchers in Sweden used data from the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort, which included 27,670 adults aged 45 to 73 in Malmö, Sweden.The team then conducted interviews, collected food diaries, and asked the patients questionnaires to calculate how much of each dairy product people ate per day. They also separated dairy into high-fat and low-fat types. High-fat cheese was defined as more than 20% fa...
ISIS, Iran escalating global campaign against Jews, Israel spy chief says
Israel’s national intelligence chief warns that Iran, ISIS and other jihadist actors remain determined to target Jews worldwide, as senior intelligence officials sound the alarm on a sharp global rise in terrorism.Speaking days after the Hanukkah massacre in Australia, Mossad Director David Barnea said Israel’s spy agency would find "those who sent them wherever they flee, and we will hold them to account," adding that "justice will be done and justice will be seen."Barnea said the attack in Syd...
Trail Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe wows NBA fans with posterizing dunk over Russell Westbrook
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe made his name known on Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings.Portland was moving the ball around the arc in the fourth quarter up three points. Sharpe received the ball in the corner, took a dribble and attacked the basket. Kings guard Russell Westbrook came over to help out and attempted to take the charge.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMInstead, Sharpe jumped over Westbrook for one of the best dunks of the NBA season so far. H...
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Violent crime fears stoke $1b a year armoured car industry in Brazil
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South Africa bar attack: Gunmen kill 9, wound 10 in Johannesburg
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Sad twist in Beckham family feud as David and Victoria ‘blocked’ by son Brooklyn on Instagram
Cruz Beckham says he and his parents woke up to find Brooklyn had blocked them.
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Thai border clashes displace over half a million in Cambodia
More than 518,000 Cambodians, many children, have fled shelling at the border.
DAVID MARCUS: Erika Kirk is the mother squabbling conservatives need
While it is true that Erika Kirk is head of one of the nation’s leading conservative groups, at one point this weekend at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, she made it clear that she holds an even more important title: mother.After two days of infighting at the conference between some of its top stars, Kirk smiled on stage Friday night and said, "Well, say what you want about AmFest, but it's definitely not boring. Feels like a Thanksgiving dinner where your family's hashing out the family busine...
‘It’s about the birth of Jesus’: South Carolina town committee defies mayor, keeps Nativity scene up
A small South Carolina town committee refused to remove a Nativity scene from a market parking lot after the mayor ordered it taken down from public property.Around Thanksgiving, Kimberly Byrd, head of the Mullins Beautification Committee in Mullins, South Carolina, said her small team decided to decorate the city’s new marketplace area for its first Christmas season "like a Hallmark movie," hoping to draw more customers to the downtown area.The group spent about two weeks placing decorations th...
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After the Louvre heist in Paris, museums elsewhere look for lessons to help stop thieves
New York Times: Some museums are using AI to examine and analyse camera feeds.
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On British roads, Chinese cars are racing ahead, in part thanks to a lack of steep tariffs
NY Times: Chinese vehicles accounted for 13% of new car registrations in UK last month.
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Trump’s new security strategy exposes the limits of NZ’s ‘softly-softly’ diplomacy
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White Sox agree to deal with Japanese record-breaking slugger: report
The Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to add some power to their lineup.The White Sox and Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami agreed to a two-year deal worth $34 million, ESPN reported Sunday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMurakami, 25, was one of the youngest players on the free-agent market. He started his career with the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, and set the record for most home runs hit in a single season with 56 in 2022. He surpassed Sadaharu Oh’s mark set in 1964.Murakami...
Trump administration launches multi-agency 'strike force' to crack down on animal abuse
Senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration say they are cracking down on animal cruelty, rolling out coordinated actions across the Justice Department, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to target dogfighting, puppy mills and animal testing."We are forming a strike force... and we're going to have designated U.S. attorneys in every state to prosecute these [animal abuse] cases," said Attorney General Pam Bondi on "My View w...
'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin has 'no problem' with Candace Cameron Bure's faith despite political divide
Despite their political differences, Jodie Sweetin has always loved "Full House" co-star Candace Cameron Bure like a sister. During an appearance on "The Moment" podcast, the 43-year-old actress — an activist for LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and equality — opened up about the at-times complicated dynamic between her and Bure — who has been outspoken about her Christian faith and conservative views, and explained how they manage to overcome their differences. "She was the closest thing I ha...
Former Brown University student and friend to Ella Cook blames 'spending priorities' for lack of security
A former Brown University student and friend of Ella Cook, who was murdered by a lone gunman at the University earlier this month, said the Ivy League school’s lack of preparedness and resources to catch the killer didn’t come as a surprise.Brown’s misguided financial priorities are the root cause of how a killer was able to enter and exit the university’s facilities essentially undetected, Alex Shieh told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview,"I don't think it's particularly surprising tha...
Gene Simmons tells Americans to 'shut up and stop worrying' about politics of their neighbors
KISS frontman Gene Simmons downplayed politics during an interview with CNN on Sunday, and urged Americans to stop worrying about their neighbors’ political beliefs."It's nobody’s business who you support," Simmons told Manu Raju on CNN's "Inside Politics." "Nowadays, people engage in, 'So are you pro or,' and my first question is, ‘Who the f--- are you? Who are you?’ Since when does who I support or not support is the business of anyone except my conscience?" Raju then asked Simmons about the M...
Lane Kiffin earns hefty bonus from former team's College Football Playoff win
Lane Kiffin turned out to be a big winner on Saturday even though he didn’t coach a game.The Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Tulane Green Wave in the first round of the College Football Playoff. The Rebels’ win gave Kiffin a $250,000 payday thanks to the terms of his departure from the program to take the LSU Tigers job.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLSU agreed to pay his playoff bonuses if Ole Miss continued to win in the Playoff, according to CBS Sports. If the Rebels make a ru...
Australian PM Albanese gets booed during Bondi Beach vigil honoring Hanukkah attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with boos while attending a vigil honoring the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting on Sunday.An estimated 10,000 mourners, including Albanese and various Australian politicians and members of the Jewish community, gathered on Bondi Beach to commemorate the victims. David Ossip, who serves as president of the New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies, remarked on Albanese's presence to the crowd and received a chorus of boos."This has to be the na...
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Walmart’s $200,000 starting pay and better rigs draw women into trucking and life on the road
As US trucking faces a demographic crisis, Walmart has managed to grow its driver pool.
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Bill Clinton, a main character in the Epstein drop, just can’t escape scandal
NY Times: Epstein ties dog Donald Trump and resurface Bill Clinton's personal baggage.
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Claudio Neves Valente’s academic career foundered. His ex-classmate, Nuno Loureiro, was at MIT
The two young men were once peers, brilliant aspiring scientists in Portugal.
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US President’s unpredictable, attention-seeking, unrestrained behaviour on full display
NYT analysis: Many Trump supporters love his professional-wrestling style of leadership.
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Famine no longer in Gaza, but 1.6m experience acute food insecurity and malnutrition, IPC says
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said famine no longer in Gaza.
Star winemaker in emerging American region shows old-guard elites how it's done
A renowned winemaker calls New York's Finger Lakes "one of the only cool continental climates in the U.S. for wine-growing" — touting the beauty and benefits of an area that is increasingly grabbing the national spotlight. Nova Cadamatre, together with her husband, Brian, opened Trestle Thirty One winery in 2015 in the Finger Lakes. She splits her time between the emerging powerhouse region and California's globally recognized Napa Valley. Unlike California, where summers are reliably dry and co...
FBI warns of fake kidnapping photos used in new scam
The FBI is warning about a disturbing scam that turns family photos into powerful weapons. Cybercriminals are stealing images from social media accounts, altering them and using them as fake proof of life in virtual kidnapping scams.These scams do not involve real abductions. Instead, criminals rely on fear, speed and believable images to pressure victims into paying ransom before they can think clearly.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusiv...
Ex-Michigan star backs Biff Poggi as next head football coach
The Michigan Wolverines are in the market for a new head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired for an alleged "inappropriate relationship" with a staffer and later arrested on multiple charges.Two coaches the school was rumored to be interested in – Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer and Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham – don’t appear to be available. DeBoer has said he’s focused on the Crimson Tide and their run in the College Football Playoff and Dillingham reportedly signed a contract extension with the S...
AmericaFest honors Target employee Jeanie Beeman after viral video shows calm response to harassment
Turning Point USA honored a Target employee who went viral after a customer accosted her for wearing a Charlie Kirk shirt to work this weekend.Jeanie Beeman, 72, received a flood of support from conservatives on social media after a woman filmed herself confronting Beeman about the shirt. The woman in the video hurled expletives at Beeman and condemned her as a "racist," but Beeman reacted calmly and de-escalated the situation."I'm sorry, but I'm not going to stand here and argue with you," Beem...
Eagles coach defends controversial decision to go for two points late vs Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni defended going for two points late against the Washington Commanders with about 4:30 left in Saturday’s game.Eagles running back Saquon Barkley ran the ball in for the conversion to put Philadelphia up 19 points. Philadelphia went on to win 29-18. The move sparked a huge brawl that resulted in Commanders defenders Javon Kinlaw and Quan Martin, and Eagles offensive lineman Tyler Steen being ejected from the game.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON F...
Obesity expert reveals the best way to decide if GLP-1s are right for you
Some experts believe that anyone could benefit from GLP-1 medications, as the popular drugs have become more widespread and accessible.Others, however, warn that the decision to take the diabetes and weight-loss drugs should be based on health history and potential risks. So, how do you know if you’re a good candidate?In an interview with Fox News Digital, obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, M.D., author of the new book "Weightless," shared that the best way to determine the suit...
Adam Sandler admits his Hollywood success still surprises him after all these years
Adam Sandler, an Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, never expected his Hollywood career to reach the lengths it has.During an interview with AARP, ahead of receiving the AARP Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award in January, Sandler told the outlet that throughout his career, he's tried to "continue marching forward.""I never thought of this in my life. I was always trying to just continue marching forward, but it’s random moments like this that are interesting," he said, refe...
Elite Massachusetts boarding school rocked by teacher scandal and institutional cover-up allegations
A prestigious all-girls boarding school in Massachusetts, where students pay up to $79,000 a year for tuition and room and board, is facing a sweeping sexual-abuse scandal after a newly released independent investigation found decades of misconduct by multiple employees and years of institutional failures that allowed alleged predators to remain in the classroom.The investigation centers on former Miss Hall’s School history teacher Matthew Rutledge, who taught at the elite Pittsfield, Massachuse...
Hanukkah makes the perfect case for saying, ‘Merry Christmas’
Every December, "Happy Holidays" floods conversations and advertisements. It aims to be a neutral, inclusive greeting, but instead it dilutes cultural identity, erases meaningful distinctions and avoids genuine engagement. Ironically, Hanukkah which starts December 14, is a holiday that celebrates resistance to assimilation and offers the strongest argument for saying "Merry Christmas." For years, I hesitated to wish people "Merry Christmas." I worried it might feel like I was endorsing beliefs...
Manhunt underway in South Africa after gunmen open fire at tavern, killing 9 and wounding 10
Nine people were killed and at least 10 others wounded when gunmen opened fire inside a South African pub early Sunday, sparking a manhunt for the attackers in the country’s second mass shooting in less than a month.The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. at KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal, a township located 28 miles west of Johannesburg. Police said about 12 unknown suspects in a white mini-bus and a silver sedan opened fire at pub patrons and continued to shoot randomly as they sped away from...
Christian actor reveals pressure of playing Jesus' most beloved disciple in Fox Nation series
Christian actor Alister Hawke knew he had "big shoes to fill" when stepping into the role of the Apostle John, Jesus' beloved disciple whose obedience and devotion kept him at the foot of the cross with Mary until the very end."There’s a certain reverence when you play a character like John the Apostle," Hawke said Sunday on "Fox & Friends Weekend.""What creates that reverence is their obedience, their faithfulness and their consistency to the task at hand."FOX NATION TAPS ACCLAIMED ACTOR ZACHAR...
DNI Gabbard warns ‘Islamist ideology’ threatens Western freedom at AmFest
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard delivered a blunt warning about "Islamist ideology" at a high-profile conservative gathering Saturday, casting the threat as fundamentally incompatible with Western freedom."The threats from this Islamist ideology come in many forms," Gabbard told an audience at Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) annual AmericaFest conference.RIFT IN MAGA MOVEMENT ON FULL DISPLAY AT TPUSA'S AMERICAFEST"As we approach Christmas, right now in Germany they are canceling Chri...
How the Nelson twins went from packing arenas to being 'f---ing broke' despite making millions
The Nelson twins — heirs to a television dynasty — burst onto the music scene as rock stars, earning Geffen Records about $23 million while packing arenas. But at the height of their success, they learned a devastating truth: a $1 million equity line had been opened in their names without their consent. The young, inexperienced rockers were suddenly broke and blindsided by debt.The brothers, famous for their unmistakable platinum-blonde manes, which they joked made them look like "hot Swedish ch...
'The Housemaid' Review: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried lead absurd thriller about domestic life from hell
Deception can be its own art form on the big screen — if it is well executed. Otherwise, it can be a chore. The latter was how it felt watching "The Housemaid."The relationship between Millie Calloway (Sydney Sweeney) and Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried) was built entirely on deception. The film begins with Millie sitting down for an interview with Nina to be the family's live-in housemaid. Millie presents herself as an overqualified applicant, but in reality, she's living out of her car and st...
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on TV treasures and weather wonders
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week's quiz highlights TV treasures, weather wonders and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here.
Australia vows to strengthen hate speech laws, gun control in wake of Bondi Beach attack
In the wake of the mass shooting attack at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah celebration, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a national gun buyback program and proposed new hate speech laws.While the legislation has not yet been drafted, it is already causing controversy as fears that the laws could be wielded as political weapons emerge. Critics have also said that neither the gun buyback nor the hate speech laws are addressing the root of what led to the terror attack."Well, it's...
Progressive churches in Colorado and Washington host drag Nativity, Christmas shows
Progressive churches in Colorado and Washington are hosting drag-themed Christmas events alongside more traditional services this holiday season.Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado, hosted its third annual drag Christmas show, "A Drag Christmas Spectacular," on Dec. 19 and 20. The 90-minute performance is advertised as "a joyful, irreverent reimagining of the nativity story that celebrates queer joy, chosen family, and the power of love and acceptance.""Get ready for the ultimat...
Advent reminds us why Joseph’s faithful obedience matters in the Christmas story
During the Advent season, we remember the story of love incarnate, God stepping into our world to show us what true devotion looks like. Advent teaches us to wait, to expectantly hope, and to trust God’s timing even when the path ahead is uncertain. In that light, the quiet, costly commitment of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father, gives us a shining example.To our modern culture obsessed with being seen and celebrated, Joseph’s patience, obedience, and sacrificial love stand in stark contrast. His li...
Murdaugh lawyer ‘cautiously optimistic’ court clerk’s misconduct could pave way for new trial
Alex Murdaugh’s defense team is "cautiously optimistic" that the disgraced former South Carolina attorney could win a new trial when the state Supreme Court hears arguments in February, his lawyer Dick Harpootlian said.Harpootlian, who represents Murdaugh alongside attorney Jim Griffin, said the court will consider two consolidated appeals when it hears oral arguments Feb. 11, one challenging a legal ruling made during the 2023 murder trial and another on Court Clerk Rebecca "Becky" Hill’s alleg...
