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World - Fox News - 37 minutes ago

Dodgers will attend White House ceremony celebrating World Series win amid ongoing ICE tension: report

The Los Angeles Dodgers will accept an invitation to the White House for a ceremony to celebrate their 2025 World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.A White House official told the New York Post the team has been in touch about a visit and the plan to attend. A date has not yet been set.There were calls for the team to forgo the traditional White House celebration due to ongoing tension with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement across the country.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON...

World - Fox News - 45 minutes ago

Tigers, Framber Valdez agree to three-year deal: reports

The Detroit Tigers reportedly added some firepower to its rotation on Wednesday night.The Tigers and free-agent pitcher Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year deal worth $115 million, according to multiple reports. Valdez will join a rotation that already included two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMValdez, a World Series champion with the Houston Astros in 2022, spent his entire career with the American League West team fo...

Tech - Universe Today - 52 minutes ago

Turning Forgotten Telescope Data into New Discoveries

Astronomers have been collecting data for generations, and the sad fact is that not all of it has yet been fully analyzed. There are still discoveries hiding in the dark recesses of data archives strewn throughout the astronomical world. Some of them are harder to access than others, such as actual physical plates containing star positions from more than a hundred years ago. But as more and more of this data is archived, astronomers also keep coming up with ever more impressive tools to analyze ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Savannah Guthrie pleads with mother Nancy's captors in heartbreaking video and more top headlines

1. Savannah Guthrie pleads with mother Nancy's captors in heartbreaking video2. Meet the career law enforcement charged with finding Nancy Guthrie3. Trump returns to National Prayer Breakfast as faith takes center stage in second term‘CLASSIC DEFLECTION’ – Social media erupts as progressive mayor plays race card. Continue reading …FOOTAGE RELEASED – NYPD bodycam shows officer shooting man with knife as Mamdani calls for no charges. Continue reading …PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' mo...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Arizona police helicopter crashes while responding to shooting in Flagstaff, killing pilot and paramedic

A police helicopter responding to an active shooter in Flagstaff, Arizona, crashed Wednesday night, killing both the pilot and a trooper-paramedic on board, officials said.The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Ranger helicopter was providing tactical air support to the Flagstaff Police Department and other law enforcement agencies during the incident when it went down, AZDPS spokesperson Sgt. Kameron Lee said.Authorities have not yet released the identities of the pilot and paramedic.B...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Behold, an Art Collection of Batman Nipples (and the Batman Chests They’re Attached To)

Artist Adam Spizak has boiled Batman's essence down to his chest in this new art series.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Surgeons keep man alive without lungs, paving new path to transplant

Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago were able to keep a critically ill patient alive for 48 hours after removing both of his lungs, the hospital reported last week.The patient, a 33-year-old Missouri resident whose name was not shared, was originally flown to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with lung failure linked to a flu infection in spring 2023.When his condition escalated to severe pneumonia and sepsis, his heart stopped and the team performed CPR, according to a press release on th...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Spotify's Page Match seamlessly swaps between real books and audiobooks

I have a love-hate relationship with Spotify that might just be leaning more towards love today. While I struggle with some of the company's choices about the type of content it allows on its platform, I have always had a soft spot for its Wrapped roundups and the monthly audiobook hours included with my Premium subscription. For those like me, Spotify’s news today will likely enhance the appeal of its audiobook offerings. It’s announcing a partnership with Bookshop.org which lets indie bookstor...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Christian McCaffrey earns Salute to Service Award after raising $700,000 for military families: 'Huge honor'

Christian McCaffrey was named the recipient of the NFL's 2026 Salute to Service Award, presented by USAA.The San Francisco 49ers running back launched his 23 and Troops foundation in 2021 to focus on post-traumatic stress and athlete-level care for veterans. The foundation has raised $700,000 for military support and paid off holiday layaway for 515 military families.McCaffrey grew up about a half hour away from a military base, so he always knew that this was the community he wanted to help.CLI...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

GOP firebrand urges Trump agencies to claw back massive taxpayer benefits paid out to immigrants

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., is urging key agencies in the Trump administration to recoup what he believes could amount to billions in Medicaid, SNAP and education expenses paid out to immigrants on the American taxpayer’s dime.Banks, a first-term senator and conservative firebrand, argues that by law the sponsors of legal immigrants to the U.S. are required to reimburse the government for any welfare benefits used by their sponsee. Though written in law, the Immigration and Nationality Ac...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Puka Nacua plays coy on chances for Sydney Sweeney date after making play for her

It does not sound like Puka Nacua and Sydney Sweeney will be getting together any time soon.Sure, Sweeney has long been rumored to be dating music manager Scooter Braun, but that did not stop the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver from making a move last week.Sweeney talked about her type of man in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, saying he should be "athletic and outgoing and funny" and someone who needs to "go skydiving with me."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Nacua is obvi...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Former SJSU star Brooke Slusser's family reacts after Trump admin determines school violated Title IX

The parents of former San Jose State University volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser made their first public statement since the U.S. Department of Education (ED) determined the school violated Title IX while Slusser was enrolled. Slusser emerged as the central figure opposing the university during a 2024 scandal involving trans athlete Blaire Fleming. Slusser filed a lawsuit against representatives of SJSU and the Mountain West Conference after she allegedly was made to share a bedroom and chan...

Tech - It's FOSS - 1 hour ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

NASA’s Artemis 2 Will Test Human Health in Deep Space Like Never Before

The Artemis 2 astronauts will venture deeper into space than any human has gone before. That presents some seriously exciting research opportunities.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen

From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to know about the people carrying the flame for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Games 2026

How this four-time Paralympic medalist controls her controllables under the spotlight.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago
World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Notre Dame hire of abortion advocate to lead center causes staff to cut ties with university

A University of Notre Dame law professor as well as a research professor emeritus told Fox News Digital they are cutting ties with the university's Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies in protest over the institute’s appointment of a professor who has publicly supported abortion."I confirm that I submitted my resignation to the University President, Provost, Keough School Dean, and the current Liu Institute Director, giving up my appointments as a Faculty Fellow and member of the Faculty Exe...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Pro-life group finds Biden-era FDA policy is driving 500 abortions per day, says Trump has power to end it

FIRST ON FOX: A pro-life group is releasing a new report claiming abortions have continued to rise nationwide since 2020 because of a Biden administration FDA policy that allows abortion pills to be prescribed via telehealth and shipped by mail — a move the group says the Trump administration could reverse.In a report obtained by Fox News Digital, the Restoration of America Foundation (ROAF) argues that a COVID-era FDA policy under former President Joe Biden is driving an estimated more than 500...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Who is Chris Nanos? Pima County sheriff with 50 years in law enforcement heads Nancy Guthrie investigation

The man leading the investigation into the high-profile disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, is a longtime law enforcement officer with a half-century of experience under his belt.According to his official biography, Pima County, Arizona, Sheriff Chris Nanos has been an officer of the law since 1976, beginning his career with the El Paso Police Department in Texas. In 1984, he became a corrections officer in Pima County, and the next year w...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Who is Chris Nanos? Pima County Sheriff with 50 years in law enforcement heads Nancy Guthrie investigation

The man leading the investigation into the high-profile disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, is an experienced law enforcement officer with a half-century of experience under his belt.According to this official biography, Pima County, Arizona Sheriff Chris Nanos has been an officer of the law since 1976, beginning his career with the El Paso Police Department in Texas. In 1984, he became a corrections officer in Pima County, and the next ye...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential

Archaeologists recently found a large Roman industrial complex in northern England — along with hundreds of tools, offering rare insight into how Romans lived and worked.The excavation was conducted by archaeologists at Durham University and centered around a site at Offerton, near Sunderland.While excavating the River Wear, archaeologists uncovered more than 800 whetstones — stone tools that were used to sharpen weapons and other tools — as well as 11 stone anchors believed to be linked to rive...

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Tech entrepreneur enters L.A. mayor's race, becoming the latest to take on Karen Bass

Adam Miller said Los Angeles is on a downward trajectory and beset with problems — and needs someone with strong leadership skills at City Hall.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Moreno Valley votes against warehouse moratorium, bucking local trend

In recent years, more than a half-dozen cities in the region have established moratoriums as they consider the environmental impacts and the health of residents.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Inspection is gruesome, and vet's license is revoked. Pet owner cautions, 'Don't stay silent'

A 2022 inspection found used scalpel blades, syringes and buckets of animal parts at the South County Veterinary Hospital in Selma, Calif.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China

Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Trump returns to National Prayer Breakfast as faith takes center stage in second term

President Donald Trump will attend the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday for his sixth appearance at the bipartisan gathering focused on faith and prayer for the nation."Today, President Trump will unite our country through the power of prayer at the 74th National Prayer Breakfast," White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital. "President Trump has made unprecedented strides to protect our God-given rights and has delivered on his promise to reverse Joe Biden’s divisive polici...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Republican who said Sen Cassidy ‘sucks,’ gets Trump endorsement after ditching Senate bid for House run

President Donald Trump has endorsed Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, who recently dropped a U.S. Senate bid to run for the U.S. House of Representatives instead."It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Blake Miguez, who is running to represent the tremendous people of Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District," the president declared in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. "Blake Miguez has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Louisiana’s 5th Congressional Distr...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Republican who said Sen Cassidy ‘sucks’ gets Trump endorsement after ditching Senate bid for House run

President Donald Trump has endorsed Louisiana state Sen. Blake Miguez, who recently dropped a U.S. Senate bid to run for the U.S. House of Representatives instead."It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Blake Miguez, who is running to represent the tremendous people of Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District," the president declared in a Truth Social post on Wednesday. "Blake Miguez has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Representative from Louisiana’s 5th Congressional Distr...

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 hours ago

LibreOffice 26.2 is a Maintenance Release That Feels Like a Stable One

Performance upgrades and format compatibility improvements land with this release.

Eco - The Economist - 2 hours ago

Hong Kong is getting its financial mojo back

The hub is attracting more deals. And more Beijing-style politics

Eco - The Economist - 2 hours ago
Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Hollywood Is Losing Audiences to AI Fatigue

Entertainment about or made with artificial intelligence has been missing the mark with viewers over the past year.

Eco - The Economist - 2 hours ago

Why the dollar may have much further to fall

It is hard to be a safe haven when trouble starts at home

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Who Is That Masked Man? The Orchids Aren’t Telling.

Mr. Flower Fantastic, guest designer for the New York Botanical Garden’s Orchid Show, lets his art speak for itself, never showing his face.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

A Stunning ‘King Lear’ That Reveals, Finally, a King in Full

Ten actors wear the crowns in Karin Coonrod’s production, which is rich with twilight revelation, at La MaMa in Manhattan.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Should Nazi Sympathizers Be Honored on City Sidewalks?

Markers on Lower Broadway recognize leaders who received ticker-tape parades. Some of them are now regarded as war criminals.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

The best fast chargers for 2026

Fast chargers are no longer a nice-to-have item. With phones, tablets, laptops and wearables all competing for outlets, the right charger can make a difference in how quickly you get back to full power without worrying about overheating or long-term battery wear. Since many devices now ship without a power brick, choosing a charger with the right compatibility, ports and charging technology is just as important as raw speed.Today’s best fast chargers are designed to handle multiple devices at on...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

The medical system pushed transgender surgery on kids now it's facing legal justice

Two million dollars.That’s how much money a 22-year-old woman just won in a New York lawsuit against her doctors. She sued them for medical malpractice after they cut off her breasts when she was 16. They told her she could become a boy, even though that’s biologically impossible. Now she has won the first-ever lawsuit against doctors who try to give sex changes to kids.That brave young woman isn’t alone.I’m 21 years old, and I’m also suing the medical system that gave me sex-change treatments s...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

MORNING GLORY: Trump can end the Dreamer standoff by taking on sanctuary cities

Is there a path emerging for the "Dreamers" to finally receive legal status? Could a "regularization" of this group of more than 3 million illegal immigrants be near?Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., whom I interviewed on my radio show Wednesday, did not sound overly optimistic about passing the final FY 2026 appropriations bill — the one that funds the Department of Homeland Security — but he also did not rule out including "regularization" for the "Dreamers," provided the same bill in...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Palantir's Shyam Sankar: AI should strip away corporate bureaucracy and give power back to the worker

Palantir Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar says American workers should view artificial intelligence as a tool to dismantle corporate bureaucracy rather than a threat to their livelihoods.In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Sankar argued that AI can reverse a century-long "managerial revolution" that shifted power from workers to management."AI can eliminate bureaucracy because we've built up all these layers ... to concentrate power essentially in the hands of a few bureaucrats run...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Trump’s immigration victory in a Minnesota court is a win for all law-abiding citizens

Minnesota is not an island – geographically or legally. That’s the firm message from the Jan. 31 decision by Judge Katherine Menendez, refusing to issue a preliminary injunction against the federal government’s immigration law enforcement operations in Minnesota.The federal immigration laws apply in Minnesota just as much as in Missouri. Contrary to cynical politicians who seek to weaponize misguided individuals into fighting a phantom holy war pitting some states against the national government...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Wall Street Apparently Believes the Future Involves Making Your Software Instead of Buying It

The release of an AI legal tool from Anthropic resulted in bloodletting for legal and business software stocks. The professional software you love may be next.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

11 Democrats running to keep blue-leaning seat in party hands as GOP House majority on the brink

Eleven candidates are running in Thursday's Democratic Party primary in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.The seat was left vacant after now New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill stepped down after winning November's gubernatorial election in the Garden State.The winner of the Democratic primary will face off with Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway, the only Republican to file for the special election, which will be held on April 16.The special election in a district that tilts towards the Democrats co...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

The border gets the attention while fraudulent government benefits bleed taxpayers dry

The immigration debate is focused almost entirely on the border, but the real failure happens after entry, inside taxpayer-funded benefits systems that rarely demand proof. While enforcement dominates the headlines, billions of dollars quietly move through Medicaid, housing and social services with weak identity verification, inconsistent eligibility checks, and little accountability. This is where the system breaks down: Americans work harder, taxpayer dollars move faster and fraud thrives in t...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

She found out she had cancer while pregnant

Statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society show Quebec has the highest incidence rate of cancer in the country. For one woman, her diagnosis came during what should have been one of the happiest moments in her life while she was pregnant.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

I Didn't Care for Dildos Until I Tried This One From Lelo

Even if you typically don't like dildos, the Lelo Gigi 3 could be your ticket to sexual pleasure.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Mexican authorities seeking to speak with Canadian mining firm over kidnapped employees

The attorney general for the Mexican state of Sinaloa says she wants to speak with officials from a Canadian mining firm whose employees were kidnapped by a suspected faction of the Sinaloa cartel.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Children’s Aid Society, couple in murder trial and doctors sued for $4M by family of 2 brothers

The Halton and Ottawa Children’s Aid Societies are being sued along with three doctors and the Burlington couple on trial for first-degree murder, Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Moltbook claims to be a social network for AI bots. But humans are behind its rapid growth

It's branded as the world's first social network for AI bots. But just a week after its launch, the tech world is in fierce debate over Moltbook and the extent to which human beings are responsible for the viral website's rapid growth.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

What it means to be 'ready' for kindergarten in California

While there's growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how. Here's what they have to say.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

When the Cold Turns Deadly, What Should New York City Do?

Seventeen New Yorkers have died after exposure to frigid temperatures since Jan. 24, raising questions about how Mayor Zohran Mamdani has managed the crisis.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Primary for New Jersey House Seat Is First Race of Pivotal Midterms

Eleven candidates are running in a special primary election on Thursday to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former seat. They include a former member of Congress and the former lieutenant governor.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

After Taking on Trump and Backing Mamdani, Hochul Sees Her Star Rise

Gov. Kathy Hochul has warded off most serious challenges to her re-election, but still faces a primary contest against her lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado.

Tech - It's FOSS - 5 hours ago

I Tried the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus as My First NAS; Here’s What I Liked (and Didn’t)

Thinking about your first NAS, too? Here’s my hands-on TerraMaster F4-425 Plus review covering setup, performance, software, and limitations.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Bodycam shows NYPD officer shooting man with knife as Mamdani calls for no criminal charges

The New York City Police Department released body camera footage showing the moment an officer shot a mentally ill man who was allegedly charging him with a knife amid calls from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for mental health treatment instead of criminal charges.Jabez Chakraborty, 22, was holding a large kitchen knife and charged at officers who responded to an emergency call from his family in Queens on Jan. 26, according to the NYPD.The footage, released by the NYPD on Tuesday, shows an officer e...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

New Mexico newborn dies from Listeria infection after mother drank raw milk while pregnant: state officials

A newborn baby in New Mexico died from a Listeria infection likely tied to the mother drinking raw milk while pregnant, according to state health officials.The New Mexico Department of Health issued a warning Tuesday urging people to avoid consuming raw dairy products following the newborn’s death. Health officials believe the "most likely" source of infection was the mother drinking unpasteurized milk during pregnancy.While investigators said they could not determine the exact cause, they said ...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Visible Promo Code: Save Over $400 in February 2026

Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

HBO Max Promo Code: 50% Off | February

Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with HBO Max discount codes and subscription deals.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

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Check out our deals for Nike this month, including 15% off select purchases.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

KitchenAid Promo Code: 15% Off This Month

Save on every purchase with top KitchenAid coupons from WIRED, including 15% off select countertop appliances.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

British PM’s authority in doubt after his former deputy forces rapid about-turn on Mandelson scandal

British PM’s authority in doubt after former deputy forces rapid about-turn on scandal.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Maduro ally Alex Saab arrested in joint US-Venezuelan operation, official says

Venezuelan official Alex Saab, a former businessman and close ally of captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was arrested in the Latin American country on Wednesday as part of a joint operation between the U.S. and Venezuela, according to a U.S. law enforcement official.Saab, 54, who had previously been held in the U.S., is expected to be extradited to the U.S. in the coming days, the U.S. official told Reuters.A lawyer for Saab, Luigi Giuliano, was cited in the Colombian newspaper...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Trump and Petro join forces in manhunt for top Colombian drug bosses

Colombia produces about 70% of the world’s cocaine, and the US is the largest consumer.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Gus Lamont disappearance: Police declare ‘major crime’ in case of missing 4-year-old

Police have formed Task Force Horizon in their search for the boy in South Australia.

Tech - Engadget - 9 hours ago

Canon unveils a Limited Edition version of its popular G7 X III compact camera

Canon released its first PowerShot camera back in 1996 with a 0.5-megapixel sensor, helping kickstart the digital photo revolution. To celebrate that 30-year anniversary, the company has unveiled a Limited Edition version of its still-popular PowerShot G7 X III compact camera. It has a few unique touches but is otherwise the same as the original model released nearly seven years ago.The limited edition model has a new “graphite” color with a knurled front ring designed to exude “luxury and quali...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

US seeks minerals trade zone in rare Trump move with allies

China currently mines about 60% and processes 90% of the world's rare earths.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

European backpackers gate-crash Thailand funeral, confuse repast reception for food court

The deceased's family invited them to stay, serving them iced milk and deep-fried treats.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Top US news anchor pleads with kidnappers to share proof that her 84-year-old mother is still alive

'We need to know without a doubt she is alive and you have her,' Savannah Guthrie said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Disneyland's Haunted Mansion can be rented for weddings, but there is a scary price

Disneyland announced its famed Haunted Mansion will be available for weddings beginning in July, with the price ranging from $25,000 to $40,000 for use of the mansion's courtyard.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Georgia GOP Rep Barry Loudermilk to retire, adding to wave of House exits

Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to a seventh term, becoming the latest Republican lawmaker to step aside amid a growing wave of GOP retirements ahead of the next election cycle.Loudermilk released a statement announcing his retirement, saying it has been a "tremendous honor" to represent the people of Northwest Georgia for six terms.He also said that during his tenure, he focused on upholding the U.S. Constitution and representing the 11th Cong...

Tech - Universe Today - 9 hours ago

NASA's Artemis II Spacecraft on the Launch Pad

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which will carry the Artemis II crew around the Moon, sits at the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026, after rollout. It rests atop the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Orion can provide living space on missions for four astronauts for up to 21 days without docking to another spacecraft. Advances in technology […]

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

#TheMoment Egyptian mummies got a CT scan

Dr. Summer Decker, the 3D imaging director with Keck Medicine at the University of Southern California, tells The National about the moment she gave a CT scan to two Egyptian mummies.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

French Navy seizes over four tonnes of cocaine in South Pacific, the second major seizure this year

The Navy seized almost five tonnes of cocaine, believed headed for Australia last month.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

'We are ready to listen:' Savannah Guthrie posts emotional plea to her missing mother's kidnapper

Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted an emotional plea on social media Wednesday with a message to anyone who might be holding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, for ransom.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

'We are ready to listen': Savannah Guthrie posts emotional plea to her missing mother's kidnapper

Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted an emotional plea on social media Wednesday with a message to anyone who might be holding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, for ransom.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

A 2002 cold case has engulfed a Colombian cycling star after hitmen accuse him of masterminding it

Hitmen claim instigator of 2002 abduction was Tour of Spain winner Luis 'Lucho' Herrera.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Dangerous TikTok trend leaves boy badly burned as doctors issue warning

A 9-year-old boy is recovering after a popular toy caused second-degree burns to his face and hands.Caleb Chabolla, a fourth-grader in Illinois, was injured after heating up a NeeDoh in the microwave late last month.The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company’s website as a "gratifying super soft, super stretchy dough filled groovy glob."WISCONSIN MOM CALLS FOR CHANGE AFTER HER 10-MONTH-OLD DAUGHTER DIES FROM SWALLOWING A WATER BEADAfter microwaving the toy to...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

More than 200 people evaluated in Tennessee after carbon monoxide leak infiltrates university facility

Hundreds of people have been evaluated and treated at various healthcare facilities after a carbon monoxide leak Wednesday at Milligan University in Elizabethton, Tennessee.Ballad Health said that as of 6 p.m. local time, it is actively caring for more than 200 people across six Ballad Health hospitals.Crews are continuing to respond to the exposure, though the total number of people affected has not yet been released. It is unclear how many are students and staff members.Milligan University tol...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Speeding teenager chastised by Queensland police after Sunshine Motorway joyride

The young driver was issued multiple fines, and his licence was automatically suspended.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Noa Marciano eliminated in Gaza

The Hamas terrorist who murdered surveillance soldier Corporal Noa Marciano while she was held captive in Gaza has been eliminated, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Wednesday.The strike on a group of terrorists, including Muhammad Issam Hassan al-Habil, had reportedly followed a Hamas attack overnight that wounded IDF troops in northern Gaza, in violation of the ceasefire agreement.Al-Habil, a key Hamas cell commander, was killed in the airstrike in Gaza City’s Shati refugee camp, the I...

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence

National union leaders urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect workers as AI threatens to replace or surveil employees — and warned that failure to do so could hurt his presidential ambitions.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Nearly 1,300 customers affected by Canada Computers data breach, company says

Canada Computers and Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

World Series hero, Tigers great Mickey Lolich dead at 85

The baseball world is mourning the loss of a player who made history with the Detroit Tigers.Mickey Lolich, remembered as the Tigers’ hero in the 1968 World Series, has died, the Tigers announced. He was 85. Lolich is the last MLB pitcher to win three games in the league’s championship series, the World Series. He was named World Series MVP that year.The Tigers said Lolich’s wife informed the franchise that Lolich was recently in hospice care. The cause of death was not released.CLICK HERE FOR M...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

White House quotes Tony Soprano to defend Christopher Columbus amid reports of new statue celebrating explorer

The White House shared a popular quote from "The Sopranos" main character Tony Soprano amid reports that President Donald Trump plans to install a new statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.The Washington Post reported that Trump is "planning to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on White House grounds, according to three people with knowledge of the pending move." The report added that the piece "is a reconstruction of a statue unveiled in Baltimore by then-President Ronald Reaga...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Nicki Minaj accuses California Gov. Newsom of 'trying to be Trump' in scathing interview

Nicki Minaj, who has recently been a vocal critic of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, accused him in a new interview of trying to be like President Donald Trump, referring to recent social media posts of the governor’s that emulate the president's frank style."With Newscum, it's the fact that with everything you said, but then having the audacity to be playing on Twitter, obsessed with Trump, trying to be Trump, trying to be funny when it's not, and then wanting to roll around in the mud with femal...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Nicki Minaj accuses California Gov Newsom of 'trying to be Trump' in scathing interview

Nicki Minaj, who has recently been a vocal critic of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, accused him in a new interview of trying to be like President Donald Trump, referring to recent social media posts of the governor’s that emulate the president's frank style."With Newscum, it's the fact that with everything you said, but then having the audacity to be playing on Twitter, obsessed with Trump, trying to be Trump, trying to be funny when it's not and then wanting to roll around in the mud with female...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

AI to track icebergs adrift at sea, creating detailed ‘family trees’ as they break off

The AI tool maps every iceberg from birth and tracks its fragments.

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FBI arrests 55 in massive drug ring with alleged China supplier flooding US streets with fentanyl

The FBI arrested 55 people Wednesday morning in a sweeping takedown of a major Georgia-based drug trafficking ring accused of flooding U.S. streets with dangerous narcotics, including fentanyl, and linked to a supplier in China.Officials said the organization was responsible for distributing large quantities of deadly narcotics throughout Georgia and beyond in what they dubbed "Operation Powder Island."Investigators also identified at least one suspect who was allegedly communicating with an ove...

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Hochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, who is mounting a longshot Democratic primary challenge against his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, as she runs for re-election, is choosing a far-left politician with a history of legal and financial troubles as his running mate.Delgado on Wednesday named former Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, as his running mate, in an effort to beef up his support among progressives as he runs from the left against Hochul, a...

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Maryland Republicans say Dems hung sign dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports

The Maryland Freedom Caucus, a group of GOP delegates in the Maryland state legislature, made a post on social media showing a sign that appeared to have been hung by Democrat colleagues, dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports. The post claimed the sign was hung Wednesday, which was National Girls & Women in Sports Day. The sign, which has a signature from the Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus, was hung on the offices of Democrat state delegates Eric Ebersole and Nick Allen.C...

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Maryland Democrats hang sign dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports

The Maryland Freedom Caucus, a group of GOP delegates in the Maryland state legislature, made a post on social media showing a sign that appeared to have been hung by Democrat colleagues, dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports. The post claimed the sign was hung Wednesday, which was National Girls & Women in Sports Day. The sign, which has a signature from the Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus, was hung on the offices of Democrat state delegates Eric Ebersole and Nick Allen.C...

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Massive student immigration protest turns violent in downtown LA, dispersal order issued: police

Los Angeles police were forced to issue a dispersal order Wednesday after a massive student protest over federal immigration enforcement efforts spiraled into violence in downtown LA.Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)'s Central Division issued a community advisory at about 3:30 p.m. local time noting officers were detaining a person for throwing items when the crowd surrounded them and "began to impede."A dispersal issue was issued, and those who remain will be subject to arrest, according to ...

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Massive student immigration protest turns violent in downtown LA; dispersal order issued: police

Los Angeles police issued a dispersal order Wednesday after a massive student protest over federal immigration enforcement efforts spiraled into violence in downtown LA.The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)'s Central Division issued a community advisory at about 3:30 p.m., noting officers were detaining a person for throwing items when the crowd surrounded them and "began to impede."A dispersal issue was issued, and those who remain will be subject to arrest, according to authorities.GREG ABB...

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Woman in China causes multiple accidents after moving traffic mirror that ruined her ‘feng shui’

Police warned the couple they could face charges if more accidents happen.

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Democrats say Clintons' agreement to testify undercuts subpoena push, won't bring new Epstein answers

Democrats believe Bill and Hillary Clinton's decision to appear before the House Oversight Committee will put to bed accusations of noncompliance with congressional investigations on Jeffrey Epstein while strengthening precedents related to subpoena power that Democrats could use down the line.At the same time, lawmakers cast doubt that their testimony would provide answers that Republicans are looking for."I think House Republicans want this to be performative and a public show," Rep. Pete Agui...

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Baltimore's progressive mayor calls reporter 'racist' in heated exchange over luxury taxpayer vehicle

Brandon Scott, the Democratic mayor of Baltimore, is facing questions about the taxpayer funds he uses for his transportation as well as social media pushback over a press conference where he suggested racism was a factor.Scott, a progressive who has served as mayor since 2020, is facing pressure over a Fox Baltimore report showing his primary vehicle, a 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, is the most expensive government-issued vehicle operated by any mayor, governor, county executive or county commissio...

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Reporter attempts to confront Billie Eilish at gated LA mansion over 'stolen land' comments: 'Let us in!'

A British reporter attempted to confront Billie Eilish at her Los Angeles home Tuesday, mockingly asking to be let in after the singer's viral anti-ICE comments at Sunday's Grammy Awards.During her acceptance speech, Eilish told the audience "no one is illegal on stolen land" and ended her remarks with "f--- ICE." The comments sparked immediate backlash, leading GB News reporter Ben Leo to visit Eilish’s multimillion-dollar horse ranch Monday to see if she "practices what she preaches.""Billie r...

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt slams Big Tech for sextortion, threats to children while calling for key internet reform

Standing alongside parents who lost their children to online abuse, actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt blasted tech companies on Capitol Hill, accusing them of hiding behind Section 230 to evade accountability.Gordon-Levitt appeared alongside Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin to back the Illinois senator’s bipartisan Sunset Section 230 Act, legislation that would dismantle the decades-old legal shield protecting social media companies from liability over user content."I just heard a couple ...