Sen. Rand Paul pledges to get Trump’s cabinet picks approved ‘as quickly as possible’

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Sunday said he "couldn’t be happier" with President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees, saying he will work to push them through as quickly as possible.When Paul was asked during an appearance on "Sunday Morning Futures" whether he would support all of Trump’s picks for his inner circle, the senator responded, "I couldn't have picked better.""The vast majority I will support on day one," the senator said. "We’ll try to get Kristi Noem through Department of Homeland Security...

Ravens coach John Harbaugh shares powerful Christmas message after clinching playoff berth

The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff berth with their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, but head coach John Harbaugh had an important message to share before he addressed the team’s success on the field. Speaking to reporters after the 34-17 victory, Harbaugh began with something he said was "important" to him and many people around the world. And that was to acknowledge the spirit of Christmas.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I read this to the team in our p...

‘Bargaining chip’: Trump allies dismantle Liz Warren’s claim GOP blocked childhood cancer research

Conservatives and allies of President-elect Trump are dismantling a narrative put forth by Democratic lawmakers such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren that Republicans blocked funding for childhood cancer research in the spending bill, pointing to a stand-alone bill that had languished in the Democratic-controlled Senate for months. Congress passed a pared-down spending bill early Saturday morning as the government careened toward a prolonged shutdown. The bill’s passage followed tech billionaire Elon Mu...

James Bond’s Future Is Being Shaken Up by Corporate Clashes

Turns out, things aren't quite rosy for James Bond: the Broccolis and Amazon MGM can't agree on how to handle his next outing.

Astronomers Find a Black Hole Tipped Over on its Side

Almost every large galaxy has a supermassive black hole churning away at its core. In most cases, these black holes spin in concert with their galaxy, like the central hub of a cosmic wagon wheel. But on December 18, 2024, NASA researchers announced they had discovered a galaxy whose black hole appears to have been turned on its side, spinning out of alignment with its host galaxy. The galaxy, NGC 5084, was discovered centuries ago by German astronomer William Herschel, but it took new t...

Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police Say

The police said “criminality is suspected” in the death, which they said appeared to be a homicide. It happened aboard a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning.

SNL's Colin Jost uncomfortably tells ruthless jokes about wife Scarlett Johansson as she watches backstage

Despite a recurring sense of dread, "Saturday Night Live" star Colin Jost has likely become accustomed to telling merciless jokes at his wife Scarlett Johansson's expense in the annual joke swap in which he and "Weekend Update" co-anchor Michael Che recite jokes they have written for each other during the show's news segment – supposedly without seeing them in advance.What Jost may not have been prepared for this year was Johansson's presence backstage, as she was forced to watch her husband tak...

Your Keurig Coffee Pods Are Never Getting Recycled

A company is betting on aluminum to solve K-cups’ sustainability problem. Experts say it’s complicated.

Young mother facing permanent health problems after gender transition warns she was sold a 'lie'

A young mother who transitioned from female to male as a troubled teenager before detransitioning shared the regret and permanent health problems she now faces as a result."I feel like I was an experiment and gender ideology has robbed me of my health in the future," Prisha Mosley said in a new interview cautioning other young people who are considering making the same choice.Mosley, 26, began transitioning to a male at 17 years old as she was struggling with anorexia, suicidal thoughts and trau...

Joe Manchin calls Democratic Party ‘toxic,’ blames progressives

Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.V., delivered a parting shot to the Democratic Party, calling his former party "toxic" as he prepares to retire from office at the end of the congressional term.Manchin, who was a lifelong Democrat before registering as an Independent earlier this year, blasted the Democratic Party in an interview with CNN’s "Inside Politics with Manu Raju" that aired on Sunday."The D-brand has been so maligned from the standpoint of, it’s just, it’s toxic," Manchin said, adding that he lef...

Texans’ CJ Stroud turns to faith following Tank Dell’s devastating leg injury: ‘All you can do is really pray’

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was distraught after witnessing teammate and friend Tank Dell suffer a gruesome leg injury during the team’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday afternoon. The injury, which is expected to be season-ending, had a visible impact on the team and Stroud. The second-year quarterback was brought to tears and had to be consoled by his other teammates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWhen asked after the game how he was able to recover fro...

Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell system that could unlock your door with Face ID

Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that would use Face ID to unlock the door for known residents, Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter. The face-scanning doorbell would connect to a smart deadbolt, which could include existing HomeKit-compatible third-party locks, according to Gurman. Or, Apple may “[team] up with a specific lock maker to offer a complete system on day one.”  It’ll likely still be a while before we see the doorbell-lock system hit the market, though, ...

Student heroes jump into action to save history teacher who went into cardiac arrest: 'Eternally grateful'

Texas history teacher Adam Compton owes his life to students who jumped into action after he went into cardiac arrest during an after-school club meeting, putting their quick thinking — and CPR training — to good use."I'm just eternally grateful. That's what it comes down to," Compton shared with "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Sunday."It's amazing and thank you guys so much. I'm glad you all were there," he told student Steven Amaro and high school athletic trainer Amanda Boyd, both of whom helped s...

Stephen A. Smith regrets backing VP Harris, 'open' to voting GOP: 'Not interested' in the 'fear mongering'

In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith addressed whether he regretted backing Democrats. "I voted Democrat, and I got to tell you something right now, I don't like the fact that I did. I don't like what I'm seeing," Smith said on "Life, LIberty & Levin," Saturday.Since President-elect Donald Trump's historic win in November, the Democratic Party has played the blame game with accusations swirling over who is to blame for Vice President Harris' loss.DEMOCRATS ...

Christmas trash becomes holiday treasure for woman who saves thousands of dollars every year

A woman in Florida has discovered an unusual way to brighten her life and save quite a lot of money at the same time.It just means deciding to frequent some places that many others won't. Melanie Diaz of Tampa, Florida, finds some of the magic of Christmas after others have tried to trash perfectly good — and brand new — holiday decor items. (See the video at the top of this article.)VISITORS FLOCK TO WINTER WONDERLAND LIGHT DISPLAY IN HONOR OF FAMILY'S LATE SONThe 20-something goes dumpster div...

Chainsaw Man’s Back, and He’s Going To the Movies

Studio MAPPA's getting ready to hurt Denji on the big screen with 2025's Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc.

Georgia homeowner arrested after trying to move back into her house inhabited by squatter

A Georgia homeowner was arrested and charged with criminal trespass after she attempted to move back into her own house, which was reportedly inhabited by a squatter, according to WSB-TV."To see that woman walk into my mom’s house while I was in the police car, something is wrong with this picture. Something is inherently wrong with this picture," the homeowner, Loletha Hale, told WSB-TV.The incident occurred on December 9, after Hale reportedly returned to her house to clean up, after a judge r...

Got Sniffly Allergies? Your Funky Nose Fungi Might Be to Blame

People with allergies or asthma have more diverse fungal communities thriving in their noses, according to new research.

This war of words is frightening young people into not having children

In early Genesis, God has an important task: To create the world. He could have done so with a breath, a wink, a smile, a thought or nothing at all. Instead, he creates the world in a way that will simultaneously introduce one of the most important ideas in the Torah. God creates the world with nine, "And God saids" – teaching us how important words are. If God creates his world with words and we are created in his image – then we, too, create our world with words. This theme continues in the pl...

China sanctions Canadian institutions active on Uyghurs, Tibet

China said on Sunday it was taking countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet.

Lions lineman backs Dan Campbell's aggressive coaching style: 'We all love it'

You may not like Dan Campbell's coaching style, but he has his Detroit Lions completely bought in.Campbell is certainly a risk-taker, which bit him in last year's NFC title game against the San Francisco 49ers.The Lions went for it on a couple of late fourth downs, but did not convert. San Fran took full advantage to head back to the Super Bowl.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEven this year, Campbell is doing the same old. It's seldom talked about when it works, but when it doe...

Myles Garrett issues ultimatum as future with Browns hangs in the balance: 'I'm not trying to rebuild'

The Cleveland Browns have three games remaining before they officially bring another disappointing season to a close.Star pass rusher Myles Garrett appears open to continuing his career in Cleveland, albeit his time with the franchise could come to an abrupt end if the front office decides that taking a rebuilding approach is what's best for the team.The Browns enter Week 16 with just three wins and are in last place in the AFC North division. Cleveland had to deal with uneven play from quarterb...

Trump set to deliver first rally-styled speech since decisive election win: 'Biggest conservative movement'

President-elect Trump is set to take the stage in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday to deliver his first rally-styled speech since his decisive win over Vice President Kamala Harris last month. "We are incredibly honored that President Trump will deliver his first rally-style speech since the election at AmFest 2024 in Phoenix," Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action chief Charlie Kirk said in a press release. "This was already the largest multi-day event in the movement, and this year will be the...

Advent reminder: Jesus Christ brought 'true peace' to the world, says Texas pastor

"When Christ came into the world, he said: 'Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; in holocausts and sin offerings you took no delight. Then I said, "As is written of me in the scroll, behold, I come to do your will, O God"'" (Hebrews 10:5-7).These verses are from the New Testament's Epistle to the Hebrews. They're Jesus' first words at Christmastime, Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, told Fox News Digital. This Sunday marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the final wee...

ADVENT 2024: Reclaiming Christmas: Living out biblical love

So many holidays incorporate the theme of love. When you hear the word love, your mind probably goes to Valentine’s Day. That’s a common and understandable association, but I think it’s built on a misunderstanding of, to use the cliche, the true meaning of Christmas. Charlie Brown had it right: in many ways, Christmas has "gone commercial." No matter where we go, we’re inundated with messages about what to buy, where to shop, and how to spend money during the holidays. Sadly, it seems that Chris...

If You're Checking That Bag, It Better Have an AirTag

Make sure the battery isn’t low and turn on Lost Mode—even if the luggage isn’t lost—for more frequent alerts.

Israeli strike hits school sheltering displaced in Gaza City

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 17 Palestinians, eight of them at a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza City, medics said, as the Israeli military ordered the evacuation of a hospital in the north.

German Christmas market attack suspect held on murder charges

A man suspected of driving a car into a German Christmas market in an attack that killed at least five people and injured scores of others faces charges of murder and attempted murder, police said on Sunday.

L’Oreal Professionnel AirLight Pro Review: Faster, Lighter, and Repairable

L'Oréal's first professional hair dryer combines infrared light, wind, and heat to drastically reduce your drying time.

Just how frothy is America’s stockmarket?

We crunch the numbers to assess just how euphoric investors became in 2024

9 Best French Presses (2024): Plastic, Glass, Stainless Steel, Travel

The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee.

‘Jeopardy!,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ gave risqué answers, celebrity lookalikes and tricky clues in 2024

Game shows saw some major changes this year, particularly with the departure of Pat Sajak as host of "Wheel of Fortune" after 40 years.Ryan Seacrest took over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new leaders of some of the longest-running shows on television, where contestants have given viewers some wild moments this year, from the risqué to the confusing.Check out the wildest game show moments of 2024 below, including a viral "Wheel of Fortune" player's explanation for his unexpected answe...

DR. NICOLE SAPHIER: 5 ways for women to survive the holiday hustle: A perimenopause playbook

For most, the Christmas season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for many women, in addition to the usual hustle and bustle of it all, symptoms of perimenopause and menopause may lead to heightened challenges. The hormonal fluctuations that occur during these years can intensify stress, disrupt sleep, and trigger mood swings—all while the holiday demands pile on. However, with the right strategies, you can enjoy the season while prioritizing your well-being. Here’s how to make...

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Christmas classics, fine firs and popular proteins

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 great giftgiving, fine firs, cartoon classics and more. Can you get all eight questions right?For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyleTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here.

Bible sales are booming, despite a decline in religiosity. A first-time buyer says it's about finding purpose

Briana Fitzpatrick grew up in a Christian family and felt a strong connection to a higher power. But it wasn't until this time last year that the young, New York-based artist finally decided to buy her first Bible.The inspiration came to Fitzpatrick as she was sitting with her father, watching a documentary about "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson."He pulled out his Bible and … you could tell he'd had it for decades and decades. It was just held together with duct tape," Fitzpatrick told Fox New...

Archaeologists Uncover a Medieval Floor Made of Bones

This rare feature, found only in North Holland, has left archaeologists baffled as to why someone would choose such a morbid material.

Far from home, seafarers docked in Vancouver get some Christmas cheer with donated gift bags

Over the holiday season, Mission to Seafarers says it will deliver gift bags to more than 1,500 ship crew members passing through Vancouver, as a gesture of gratitude for their work and effort to ease the loneliness seafarers may experience while far from home over the Christmas season.

How to Change the Default Search Engine in Google Chrome

Just because you use Chrome doesn’t mean you have to use Google. Learn how to invite Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave, or even ChatGPT into your omnibox.

China takes steps against Canada institutions, individuals over Uyghurs, Tibet

For the two institutions, China said it is freezing their "movable property, immovable property and other types of property within the territory of China."

China takes steps against Canada institutions and individuals over Uyghurs and Tibet

For the two institutions, China said it is freezing their "movable property, immovable property and other types of property within the territory of China."

The best live TV streaming services to cut cable in 2025

In December 2024, YouTube TV again hiked its rates, this time to $83 a month, an increase of around $50 since the service’s debut in 2017. It’s just the latest live TV streaming service to raise prices Hulu+ Live TV jumped to $82 in August of 2024 and FuboTV’s cheapest tier climbed to $80 back in January. Even in the $80-range, these are still cheaper than cable in many markets, but the gap is steadily narrowing and at least you don’t need a contract or any special equipment like you do with cab...

Apple's App Store Puts Kids a Click Away From a Slew of Inappropriate Apps

An analysis recommends that Apple, an emerging target for digital-safety advocates, apply an independent review for software age ratings.

The Universe Is Teeming With Complex Organic Molecules

Wherever astronomers look, they see life’s raw materials—and hints at answers to one of the great mysteries of science.

Wife unable to receive survivor's pension without death certificate after husband's disappearance

The wife of a man with dementia who disappeared a year ago says she was denied access to a federal pension plan because it requires paperwork to prove his death. 

Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. Servicemen

The Okinawan protesters adopted a resolution demanding apologies for sexual assault victims, compensation and a revision of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement.

Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen

The Okinawan protesters adopted a resolution demanding apologies for sexual assault victims, compensation and a revision of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement.

Japan to issue cease-and-desist order against Google

The Japanese antitrust watchdog found that the U.S. company has forced smartphone makers to install its search app.

Abcarian: Trump's deportations are on a collision course with a California economy built on hypocrisy

Industries such as agriculture and construction rely on unauthorized immigration. But the people who hire undocumented workers rarely face repercussions.

Food tracking just got lazy in the best way possible with this wearable

Are you tired of the endless hassle of counting calories and manually logging every meal? Say goodbye to the frustration with The Drop, the world's first fully automated nutrition tracker. This groundbreaking wearable device is designed to revolutionize how you monitor your diet, making nutrition tracking effortless and intuitive.GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS - SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER - THE CYBERGUY REPORT HEREThe Drop is a wearable nutrition tracker powered by innovative Nutri Track te...

Inside China's alleged scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

Federal prosecutors allege that one Chinese spy operation was underway in the San Gabriel Valley with the aim of gaining political allies to the country's cause.

Inside China's alleged spy scheme to influence governments in L.A. County and far beyond

Federal prosecutors allege that one Chinese spy operation was underway in the San Gabriel Valley with the aim of gaining political allies to the country's cause.

Potential risk of a constitutional convention sets stage for a fight between Newsom and a fellow Democrat

Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, wants to rescind Gov. Gavin Newsom's open call for a constitutional convention on gun safety.

Column: Newsom is acting more like a governor should. Will that boost his White House prospects?

With Donald Trump's victory and California's center-right shift on election day, the Democrat has begun popping up more in the red reaches of the state. It is something he should have done long ago.

Opinion: California and other states are rushing to regulate AI. This is what they're missing

The next great free speech battle will be over artificial intelligence, which deserves as much constitutional deference as older communications technologies.

After decades on the San Pedro waterfront, famous fish market signs lease for decades more

Owners of the San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant, a top-grossing restaurant that once sprawled across a wooden pier in the Port of Los Angeles, have signed a 49-year lease to rebuild at their historic waterfront home.

Cloud Gaming on the PlayStation Portal Isn’t the Exciting Step Forward We’d Hoped for

A software update was supposed to free up the PS Portal from its reliance on the PS5 and add a world of streamable games to its appeal. In practice, it does nothing of the sort.

Texas Lyft driver says rider slashed his throat, attempted to choke him, stole his car

A Lyft driver was brutally attacked while giving a ride in Texas, saying a rider slashed his throat, attempted to choke him and stole his car.Dilaver Berk, 25, has since been released from the hospital, but he remains bedridden and says he is thankful to be alive, according to Fox 4.The ride-share driver picked up a man for a ride on Monday when he was attacked from behind and had his car stolen, according to Frisco Police.The suspect, 19-year-old Antwain Williams, was charged with aggravated ro...

How Scammers Are Using AI This Holiday Season to Steal Your Money

Fake licenses and passports are being generated to fraudulently verify identities—among other techniques.

5 holidays tips for limiting your drink choices to save time and money

During the holidays, people are more likely than at other times of the year to entertain family and friends at home. While it's always nice to host a get-together, it can be daunting – and pricey – to set menus.One way to keep expenses in check is to limit the beverage offerings. HOLIDAY DRINK RECIPE IS 'REALLY EASY,' 'LOOKS REALLY GOOD,' SAYS HEAD WINEMAKERFox News Digital asked hospitality experts for their tips, tricks and hacks to keep spending in check while also keeping holiday spirits hig...

Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle East

Some college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.

The biggest Supreme Court decisions of 2024: From presidential immunity to overturning the Chevron doctrine

The U.S. Supreme Court issued several major decisions over the course of 2024. Its rulings include those that have pushed back on the Biden administration's attempted change of Title IX protections for transgender students, reversed a 40-year precedent that had supported what conservatives have condemned as the administrative state in Washington, and considered the constitutionality of Republican-controlled state efforts to curtail what they define as liberal Silicon Valley biases online. The hi...

A nightmare before Christmas: How a Marine mom found herself falsely imprisoned for the holiday

Jennifer Heath Box shivered on a mat on the floor, her back pressed against another inmate's back, as they desperately tried to stay warm. The air conditioning blew a frigid breeze through the Broward County Jail in south Florida. Guards walked by wearing coats and beanies.It was Christmas Eve. Her son, a Marine, was leaving on Dec. 27 to spend three years stationed in Okanawa, Japan.And the police had arrested the wrong "Jennifer."JUSTICE DEPARTMENT HALTS DEA'S RANDOM SEARCHES OF AIRPORT TRAVEL...

Florida driver hits student with her truck, covers license plate before fleeing, deputies say

A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly struck a teenager who was crossing the road with her truck, covered her license plate and sped off.Sarah Wright, 37, was arrested Thursday and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with injuries and driving with a suspended license.The crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Gage Avenue and Noah Street in Deltona, Florida, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was riding his scooter...

Every day a 'journey of torment': Syrian Canadian describes 20 years in Assad regime prisons

Jackie Kennedy ignored Maria Callas’ affair with Aristotle Onassis, no stranger to infidelity: pal

When Jackie Kennedy learned that her husband, Aristotle Onassis, was having an affair with Maria Callas, she did what she knew best – looked the other way.The claim was made by Kiki Feroudi Moutsatsos, Onassis’ longtime personal secretary. Her memoir, "The Onassis Women," takes a deep dive into the love triangle.Callas, a superstar soprano who died in 1977, is the subject of a new biopic starring Angelina Jolie.JACKIE KENNEDY UNDERWHELMED BY WARREN BEATTY'S BEDROOM SKILLS AFTER FLING, BOOK CLAIM...

Luigi Mangione's terror case: Was the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin 'overcharged'?

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg surprised some observers this week when he announced a first-degree murder charge against Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old Ivy League computer whiz accused of assassinating a health insurance executive in an ambush attack outside a New York City hotel. Under New York law, which differs in this regard from many other states, second-degree murder is the normal charge for a premeditated slaying. First-degree charges have additional requirements, such as the vi...

Rare wartime papers, officer's wallet donated by his descendants to Museum of the American Revolution

Rare artifacts belonging to an officer in the German Regiment of the Continental Army have been donated to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. A wallet made by Continental Army Lt. Samuel Gerock gives a first-hand account of the battles of Trenton and Princeton as well as lesser-known battles, according to the museum's press release. The wallet is made from the animal skin drumhead of a drum carried by his regiment detailed with ink inscriptions containing a pocket-sized alman...

Mystery drones could be identified faster using new detection tool, but FAA lacks resources

As drone sightings over New Jersey continue to raise questions, a new tool could bring answers about the source of these flying vehicles — if the government could get it off the ground. Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began requiring all unmanned aircraft systems to be equipped with Remote ID technology, which makes every equipped drone uniquely identifiable to authorities, like a license plate on a car.The FAA announced that it would provide a database that could be...

US agriculture primed to be next frontier in cybersecurity in new year, experts, lawmakers say

Cybersecurity has been a major subject of discussion in recent years, with purported Chinese spy balloons floating overhead, a major Appalachian oil pipeline hacked with ransomware and questions about mysterious drones over New Jersey skies. But one overlooked area of focus in this regard is agriculture, several prominent figures have said — especially with America’s ag states primed to lend their top political leaders to Washington in the new year.Dakota State University President Jose-Marie Gr...

40 years before Daniel Penny case, Bernhard Goetz's subway vigilante shooting shocked US ahead of Christmas

Bernhard Goetz, then a 37-year-old electronics technician, defended himself from a group of would-be robbers on a New York City subway car Dec. 22, 1984.Four decades later, another New York straphanger argued self-defense to beat homicide charges in another Big Apple subway vigilante case.In May 2023, Daniel Penny, a 26-year-old Marine veteran who was studying architecture at a New York college, placed 30-year-old Jordan Neely in a headlock to stop a violent outburst that frightened passengers a...

Wife of US hostage Keith Siegel pleads for holiday miracle: 'we need to get them back'

FIRST ON FOX - Aviva Siegel, the wife of American hostage Kieth Siegel and a former hostage herself, is pleading with everyone and anyone involved in the hostage negotiations to get her husband, and the others, freed from Hamas captivity after they have spent more than 440 days in deplorable conditions. "Hamas released a video of Keith, and I just saw the picture," Aviva told Fox News Digital in an emotional interview in reference to a video Hamas released in April. "He looks terrible. His bones...

O.J. Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark dissects evolving media's impact on trials and true crime

The media has for decades played a role in influencing how high-profile criminal trials play out, but the public is getting smarter with more access to dissenting voices, according to Marcia Clark, the former Los Angeles prosecutor who spearheaded the massively publicized O.J. Simpson trial.Clark has written a new book on a forgotten but scandalous 1950s home invasion murder that rocked Los Angeles. Unfortunately for the lead suspect, she said, local newspapers took the prosecution's shaky case ...

The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language

With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would animals want to tell us?

Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?

Japan boasts the world’s third-largest potential supply of geothermal energy, but this renewable energy resource has mostly been untapped.

This Hamilton-led group's ornament exchange is helping people with their grief over the holidays

During one recent Christmas, this Hamilton woman was looking for a way to deal with her grief. Now, she’s helping others around the world with theirs.

How Indigenous traditional knowledge is improving our understanding of aurora borealis

While modern science explains the mechanism of the aurora borealis, First Nation, Inuit and Métis knowledge, which goes back thousands of years, can help explain its meaning.

I began baking Christmas gingerbread in the summer hoping to unlock my relationship with my parents

As a child, Agata Antonow rejected the Polish traditions her parents insisted on holding onto. As an adult, she’s interested in reclaiming them, but the tables have now turned.

Ron Eliran, Israeli ”Ambassador of Song,” Has a Bar Mitzvah at 90

In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.

‘Before We Got to the Park, Kali Mentioned the Northern Lights’

Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Two US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident: US military

Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in what appeared to be "friendly fire", the U.S. military said.The pilots were found alive after they ejected from their aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries.The incident demonstrates the pervasive dangers in the Red Sea corridor amid ongoing attacks on shipping by the Iranian-backed Houthis, even as U.S. and European military coalitions patrol the area.The U.S. military had conducted airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels at...

Syrian Kurdish groups on the back foot as power balance shifts

Part of a stateless ethnic group straddling Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Armenia and Syria, Kurds have so far been among the few winners of the Syrian conflict.

Body of 2nd missing person found after B.C. highway landslide

The recovery of the body means three people are now confirmed dead after a severe windstorm hit B.C.'s South Coast Dec. 14. The third person was killed by a falling tree branch in Surrey, B.C.

Fukushima startup aiming to launch rocket from flying balloon

Since the method does not require large-scale ground facilities, the cost can be reduced to one-third of that on the ground, according to the company.

Body found in same Austin lake where 6 other deceased individuals were found in 2024

Another body was found in the popular Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, where other deceased individuals were found recently.The latest body found joins the growing mystery after at least 6 additional bodies were found throughout the year in the lake in 2024. On Friday, police were called to investigate reports of a dead person in the water near 1st Street Bridge and the 300 block of Cesar Chavez.The Austin Police Department (APD) said that they do not suspect foul play as the body showed no sign...

Suspect shot, killed after driving truck into Texas mall in incident that left at least 5 injured: police

At least five people were injured, and a suspect was killed, after a man drove his pickup truck through the glass doors of a J.C. Penney in a mall in Texas, police said.The incident happened on Saturday evening, just days before Christmas, at the Killeen Mall in Killeen, Texas – which is about 70 miles north of Austin.In a press conference on Saturday evening, Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko said that the truck was driven "several hundred yards" through the entrance of the J....

Can lessons from Iraq's regime change be applied in Syria?

If regional tensions escalate, disruptions to energy supplies could impact global markets, including Japan, which remains disengaged despite the mounting crisis.

A race to the Blue House or the jail house

Since the end of martial law in 1987, there have been eight democratically elected presidents and all but two of those have either been impeached or imprisoned.

How Bashar Assad's inner circle fled Syria after his fall

The ousted president was accompanied by only a handful of confidants, leaving both family members and loyal aides to find their own means of escape.

Jets whip Wild 5-0 victory against Minnesota, sitting 1st in the NHL Central Division

Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves for his NHL-leading fourth shutout of the season and 41st of his career to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-0 victory Saturday over the Minnesota Wild, who have lost four in a row.

Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt

Personal debt is overwhelming an increasing number of Japanese as higher interest rates and the rising cost of living bite.

Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign

In a legal complaint, actor Blake Lively has accused her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of the movie and of trying to "destroy" her reputation.

Chip cities rise in Japan’s fields of dreams

Injections of cash are transforming once-sleepy areas, lifting stagnant house prices and triggering construction booms.

Treasury Yield Curve Un-Inverts Entirely, as Long-Term Yields Rise while Short-Term Yields Stay Put, No Longer Pricing in Rate Cuts. Mortgage Rates back Above 7%

Since September, the Fed cut by 100 basis points while the 10-year Treasury yield rose by 87 basis points! There are now doubts about further cuts.

Trump demands Panama lower transit fees or return canal

The U.S. completed the 82-kilometer canal through the Central American isthmus in 1914, but ceded it back to Panama in 1999.

Japan's SDF to resume Osprey flights

Officials announced the decision after the U.S. military said that its Ospreys will resume flights after undergoing an additional safety inspection.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes eases ankle injury concerns, sets personal rushing mark on touchdown run

The status of Patrick Mahomes' ankle was widely discussed leading up to Saturday's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.While there was some doubt during the week whether the star quarterback would play against the Texans, he was able to fully get through the Chiefs' practice Thursday. Mahomes was cleared to play and finished Saturday's 27-19 victory over Houston with 260 passing yards.But the three-time Super Bowl winner turned some heads when he managed to stay on his feet af...

North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says

Pyongyang's provision of troops as well as weapons and munitions that Moscow can't produce fast enough carries a symbolic element.

Freed activist Paul Watson vows to 'end whaling worldwide'

The 74-year-old returned to France after spending five months in detention in Greenland due to an extradition demand from Japan.

Report highlights prevalence of DEI at Ivy League institutions: 'Dominant ideology'

FIRST ON FOX: The Equal Protection Project, founded and led by Cornell professor William Jacobson, has released a deep-dive report on the prevalence of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training at Ivy League universities.In his comprehensive report, "Poison Ivy: DEI and the Downfall of the Ivys," Jacobson examines programs the eight Ivy League institutions use and require for students."The review of Ivy League practices by our CriticalRace.org project reflects substantial efforts by Ivy Lea...

Pope to skip outdoor Sunday prayer after catching cold days ahead of Christmas Eve, Day Masses

The pope has contracted a cold and will skip his usual outdoor Sunday prayer, instead giving the blessing indoors just days ahead of his Christmas Eve and Day Masses, the Vatican said Saturday. Chilly weather and the pope’s busy schedule during Christmas week were cited as reasons for the 88-year-old giving the blessing from his residence at the chapel of the Vatican's Santa Marta quarters.The pope usually addresses the public from the window of St. Peter’s Basilica overlooking St. Peter’s Squar...