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World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

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...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Justice Dept. Asks Federal Court to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

The president has been under intense political pressure from his base after Attorney General Pam Bondi withheld portions of investigative files on the disgraced financier.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 hour ago

Japan's minority government faces election snub as economic storm brews

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's LDP and its partner Komeito are forecast to lose their majority in a repeat of last year's Lower House election.

Regional - The Japan Times - 1 hour ago

Ishiba's future in balance as polls hint at rout in Upper House election

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy, cigarettes and making models, but his dream job as Japanese leader could go up in smoke this weekend.

US brokers ceasefire as Israel, Syria clash in Druze heartland

A UN organisation said 79,339 people have been displaced since Sunday.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

CEO caught in ‘affair’ at Coldplay concert under investigation

Videos of the incident went viral, gaining millions of views on TikTok.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Dozens of Russian spies exposed, UK imposes largest-ever sanctions

GRU units targeted Yulia Skripal's phone before the 2018 Novichok attack.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Three teens die in Mackay crash, police seek dashcam footage

Three teenagers died in a head-on crash in northern Queensland on Friday night.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 3 hours ago

Trump aims tariff double whammy at industries and nations by Aug. 1

In addition to measures on copper, the U.S. has discussed making announcements on lumber, chips, critical minerals and drugs in that order, though this may change.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

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 ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

Indie game studios battle for piece of Switch 2 success

With Nintendo game sales long dominated by in-house franchises, it can be hard for outsiders to break through.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

‘Gangster granny’ and family jailed for $180m cocaine operation

Deborah Mason, the 65-year-old leader, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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 ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 4 hours ago

U.S. firms to develop Syria energy master plan after Trump lifts sanctions

The partnership is aimed at rebuilding the country's energy infrastructure after it was shattered by 14 years of civil war.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Defiant Bolsonaro says he is the one to stop Lula, China and Trump tariffs

Brazil's right-wing former president cast himself as the man to renegotiate U.S. tariffs, curb Chinese influence and beat back leftists in Brazil.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

U.S. announces Syria-Israel truce as new clashes rock Druze heartland

At least 638 people have died since Sunday in violence between the Druze and Bedouins, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Trump files $16b lawsuit against Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein letter claim

The US President denies writing a suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

CBC to broadcast 1st-ever Northern Super League final at Toronto's BMO Field

CBC will broadcast the first-ever Northern Super League final, which will be held at Toronto’s BMO Field on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. ET.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Lawyer couple charged with fraud after more than $7M in homebuyer funds was stolen

Two lavish-living Toronto lawyers, Singa Bui and husband Nicholas Cartel, are facing criminal charges after more than $7 million in client money was embezzled from their firm, with much of it funnelled toward luxury spending.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

G20 communique delivers rare show of unity amid Trump trade war

U.S. tariffs have strained the G20’s multilateral foundations and complicated South Africa’s efforts as this year’s rotating president to keep the group’s agenda on course.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence and Zen?

The Indian nationalist’s beliefs hewed close to certain aspects of Zen thought, particularly his fearlessness in the face of death.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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 ...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Australia confident issues raised in U.S. AUKUS review will be resolved

Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd said his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for U.S. military tech support

The revelations also prompted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to order a two-week review of Pentagon cloud deals.

Regional - The Japan Times - 5 hours ago

Trump sues Wall Street Journal over Epstein report, seeks $10 billion

The newspaper said that Trump in 2003 sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday greeting that included a sexually suggestive drawing and a reference to secrets they shared.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Man Who Was Pulled Into M.R.I. Machine Has Died, Police Say

The man, who, without authorization, entered the room wearing a metal necklace during a scan, died a day after he was critically injured, the authorities said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Deadly east L.A. blast follows other incidents at sheriff's training facilities

An explosion that killed three people Friday at a Los Angeles County sheriff's training facility follows a series of fires and accidents.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Deadly East L.A. blast follows other incidents at sheriff's training facilities

An explosion that killed three people Friday at a Los Angeles County sheriff's training facility follows a series of fires and accidents.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

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...

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

Tech expert who helped cops investigate a missing Bass Lake man has been charged in his murder

An IT expert who helped cops investigate a missing Bass Lake man is now accused in the man's murder. The body was found in a desert cave.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

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...

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

5-year-old boy's beaten body was found in a dumpster. Mother's ex is charged with his death

Brycson Gaddis was arrested Wednesday and, if convicted, faces a potential sentence of life in prison in the vicious beating death of Elyjiah Hearn.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Touring the Silk Road without leaving Tokyo

Located near Higashinakano Station, Pao Compound is an eclectic mix of restaurants, event spaces and an affinity for cultural exploration.

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

Ishiba and Bessent say 'good' trade agreement still possible

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urged U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent to continue talks vigorously with Japan’s chief negotiator to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement.

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

NY Agrees to Settle Ex-Cuomo Aide’s Harassment Claims for $450,000

The former executive aide, Brittany Commisso, accused Andrew M. Cuomo of groping her when he was governor. The state did not admit wrongdoing.

Tech - Universe Today - 6 hours ago

How Star Clusters Age: The Pleiades, the Hyades, and the Orion Nebula Cluster

Astronomers found evolutionary links that connect three well-known star clusters. The Orion Nebular Cluster, the Pleiades, and the Hyades are located roughly in the same region in space, but have different ages. New research shows that they're connected and have similar origins.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

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...

Regional - The Japan Times - 6 hours ago

In Gaza-made obi, Palestinian embroidery meets Japanese kimono

Kimono sashes from the Palestinian Embroidery Obi Project combine Japanese materials with Middle Eastern designs.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

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...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Is Delayed Again, but Only for a Bit

The third part in the 'Spider-Verse' trilogy has shifted back three weeks, to June 25, 2027.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Calls for Canada to bar bands Kneecap, Bob Vylan over anti-Israel messages test limits of free expression

A prominent Jewish and Israeli advocacy organization and some Canadian politicians are calling for the Irish rap group Kneecap and the British punk rap duo Bob Vylan to be barred from performing in Canada over comments about the war in Gaza.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

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...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Canadian Druze community asks for humanitarian corridor into Jordan amid violence in Syria

More than 100 demonstrators from Canada's Druze community gathered on Parliament Hill on Friday afternoon, asking for the government to intervene in an unfolding humanitarian crisis in Syria where hundreds have already been killed. 

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

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...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Joby Aviation Has a Bold Plan to Make Flying Cars Real—Fast

With test flights in Dubai and U.S. production scaling up, Joby is turning a sci-fi fantasy into a high-speed reality.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

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 ...

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Mamdani Meets Jeffries in Brooklyn as He Seeks to Expand His Coalition

No endorsement emerged from the meeting between Zohran Mamdani and Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but both said the gathering had been productive.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

Apple Sues the YouTuber Who Leaked iOS 26

In a lawsuit filed against prominent leaker Jon Prosser, Apple alleges a conspiracy to break into a development device and steal its trade secrets. Prosser insists Apple has it all wrong.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

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 ...

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Justice Dept. Asks Manhattan Court to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

The president has been under intense political pressure from his base after Attorney General Pam Bondi withheld portions of investigative files on the disgraced financier.

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

A Brief Guide to All the Taika Waititi Projects We’re Still Waiting For

The Oscar winner just signed on to a new 'Judge Dredd' movie—but what about all those other previously announced movies and TV shows?

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

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...

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

What the hell is going on with Subnautica 2?

If I had to describe the status of Subnautica 2 in just three words, it would be these: messy, messy, messy. That’s not to say the game itself is in terrible shape this is actually a pivotal claim in the whole situation but the relationship between Subnautica series developer Unknown Worlds and its parent company, Krafton, is in shreds. This month alone, Krafton fired the founders and CEO of Unknown Worlds, Subnautica 2 was delayed until 2026 and the ousted leaders filed a lawsuit against Krafto...

Regional - New York Times - 8 hours ago

What Is a Jet2 Holiday, and Why Are People Talking About It on TikTok?

The voice-over and soundtrack from an ad released in January 2024 have gone viral on social media a year and a half later.

Regional - New York Times - 8 hours ago

This Summer’s Unlikely TikTok Vacation Meme

The voice-over and soundtrack from an ad released in January 2024 have gone viral on social media a year and a half later.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Trump signs law to create regulatory regime for stablecoins, a huge win for crypto backers

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed a law to create a regulatory regime for U.S.-dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies known as stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become an everyday way to make payments and move money.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

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 ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

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.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Judge halts non-binary person's deportation to the U.S. as Trump dismantles trans rights

A Federal Court judge halted a non-binary American's deportation from Canada pending review. Advocates say the ruling sets "an important precedent" for 2SLGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees coming to Canada from, or through, the U.S.

Tech - Universe Today - 8 hours ago

Lunar Regolith is a Surprisingly Good Resource for Supporting a Lunar Station

Lunar regolith is the crushed up volcanic rock that buries the surface of the Moon. Remote observations and sample analysis have shown there are trace amounts of water ice mixed in with the regolith, which can be extracted. By mixing this water with CO2 exhaled by astronauts, scientists have demonstrated this can be turned into hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide. This can then be turned into fuels and oxygen to support the astronauts. Everything we need is there on the Moon. We just need to learn ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Explosion at Los Angeles sheriff's facility leaves 3 deputies dead

An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility on Friday killed three deputies, the sheriff said.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

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 ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

Microsoft Quietly Pulls the Plug on Its Movies and TV Store

The company notified users of the shutdown today.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

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...

eco - Wolf Street - 8 hours ago

The Foreign Investors Who Bought the Recklessly Ballooning US Debt: July 2025 Update

US Treasury debt surged by $441 billion since the debt ceiling, to $36.7 trillion. Foreign demand for this stuff is an increasingly important issue.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

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...

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

James Gunn and DC Haven’t Started Casting Wonder Woman… Yet

The Superman director talked about the iconic DC character and confirmed the movie is a priority.

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Jury orders L.A. to pay nearly $50 million to man hit by city sanitation truck

Kamran Hakimi, now 61, was in a crosswalk last August when the sanitation truck struck him. Hakimi had a green light, and the driver made an "unsafe right turn," according to Hakimi's attorneys.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

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...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

CBS cancels ‘Late Show’ after Colbert criticises Trump settlement

The cancellation is a financial decision, not related to show performance.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Starlink internet slows with more users, study finds

Starlink's speed issues arise with as few as 419 users in 160sq km areas.

Tech - Gizmodo - 9 hours ago

We Finally Know How Much Martin Shkreli’s Wu-Tang Album Cost

A longstanding mystery surrounding the album has been solved.

Tech - Gizmodo - 9 hours ago
World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

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...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

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...

Tech - Engadget - 9 hours ago

Netflix is already using generative AI in its original shows

Netflix admitted during its earnings call on Thursday that it used generative AI to create VFX in The Eternaut, a Netflix original from Argentina that was released in April 2025. The company's co-CEO Ted Sarandos said that generative AI was specifically used for a VFX shot in the post-apocalyptic drama, but the move is one of several ways Netflix is embracing AI. According to Sarandos, the creators of The Eternaut wanted to include a shot of building collapsing in Buenos Aires, and rather than c...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

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...

Tech - Universe Today - 9 hours ago

Deepening stirling engine analysis: optimized model offers more accurate performance predictions

A Chinese team presents a new model for accurately predicting the performance of Sterling engines, which are being investigated as a possible means of powering

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

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 ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 9 hours ago

Trump’s Cabinet Is Cashing in on Crypto

One in five Trump nominees have crypto holdings, according to an analysis.

Tech - Gizmodo - 9 hours ago

‘Crystal Lake’ Casts a Familiar Horror Face as Little Jason Voorhees

'Chucky' star Callum Vinson joins the Peacock show as a younger version of the future slasher.