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Tech - Wired - 48 minutes ago

Gevi Espresso Machine Review: Quick but Quirky

This no-frills device is good, but chintzy accessories and a borderline dangerous frother keep it from being great.

World - Fox News - 56 minutes ago

Alaska Natives defy Democrats, champion push to revive Arctic drilling that Biden shut down

FIRST ON FOX: Democrats sounding the alarm of potential harms to Alaskan communities if their efforts were reversed and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) was further opened to energy development got a very different response than they may have been expecting from a consortium of local Natives.Using the Congressional Review Act, the Senate voted Thursday night to pass a resolution from Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, that formally reversed a Biden-era rule restricting more than 1 million acr...

World - Fox News - 56 minutes ago

Teenage cancer patient's final fight becomes law as House passes landmark pediatric bill

A teenage girl who spent her final years advocating for young people battling cancer is forever memorialized in history, thanks to a key bill passed by the House of Representatives.Mikaela Naylon was just 16 when she died five years after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer.Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, who helped lead the landmark legislation that became her namesake, said Mikaela spent much of that time fighting to give fellow children a chance to survive cancer.He to...

World - Fox News - 56 minutes ago

European Christmas markets fortify security measures as terror threats force major operational changes

European Christmas markets are opening this year under tightened security and rising operational costs, as officials across Germany, France and other parts of Europe respond to what authorities describe as elevated threats to public safety.In Germany, spending on security for public events — including Christmas markets — has increased by about 44% over the past three years, according to a new survey by the Federal Association of City and Town Marketing. Berlin’s main market launched this season ...

World - Fox News - 56 minutes ago

Fresh Trump-linked case puts Boasberg back in GOP crosshairs

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is again facing scrutiny for his assigned cases after California Rep. Eric Swalwell's high-profile lawsuit accusing a senior Trump housing official of brazen misconduct landed in his court.Some Republicans have criticized Boasberg's docket, given his assignment to an earlier legal challenge involving President Donald Trump's removal of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran prison in March and his role in presiding over the so-called "Signalgate" lawsu...

Tech - Wired - 56 minutes ago

Gear News of the Week: Google Drops Another Android Update, and the Sony A7 V Is Here

Plus: Samsung’s tri-folding phone unfurls to the size of a tablet, and Kobo has a new remote page-turner.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

State-level AI rules survive for now as Senate sinks moratorium despite White House pressure

The Senate is quietly winning the battle over states’ abilities to craft their own artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, but there is still a desire to chart out a rough framework at the federal level. The issue of a blanket AI moratorium, which would have halted states from crafting their own AI regulations, was thought to have been put to bed over the summer. But the push was again revived by House Republicans, who were considering dropping it into the annual National Defense Authorization...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Bublé for a Day, but He Can’t Sing and There’s Little Resemblance

Dan Perlman, a comedian, looks and sounds nothing like Michael Bublé. And yet, for some reason, he was hired to impersonate the crooner at a birthday party.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Democrats reveal whether they believe US citizens or drug boat traffickers are more important

As scrutiny mounts on the Trump administration's use of force in its targeting of suspected cartel members in the Caribbean, lawmakers on Capitol Hill were asked whether they believe U.S. citizen victims or drug traffickers are more important.Republicans, such as Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., said the answer is easy."I can't speak for anybody else, but my top concern is American citizens, their lives, their health. So, for me, it's an easy choice. Kill drug dealers, save Americans," said Sheehy.Demo...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

U.S. businesses love CUSMA. Why is Donald Trump threatening to pull out?

Over three days in Washington, nearly 150 American industry leaders representing every major sector of the economy depicted the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as essential to their success. Yet the Trump administration has floated letting the agreement expire or withdrawing from it altogether.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Ottawa, First Nations prepare competing child welfare reform plans

The federal government is staring down a court-ordered deadline to submit a new plan to reform the on-reserve child welfare system, as a group of First Nations leaders and children's advocates prepare a competing proposal.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

How Clint Ramos, a Tony Winner, Spends a Day Designing Costumes

Mr. Ramos, Lincoln Center’s artist in residence, makes breakfast for his daughter before heading to the Metropolitan Opera House and a photo shoot and his own birthday celebration.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Inside the Yearslong Push to Bring the World Cup Final to New Jersey

Winning the right to host the world’s most popular sporting event took years of planning, countless Zoom calls and a bit of luck with a broken-down bus.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Biden says 'we're the United States of Amerigotit' in latest gaffe at DC conference

Former President Joe Biden said "we're the United States of Amerigotit" in his latest gaffe during a speech on Friday at the International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.Biden was urging elected officials, leaders and advocates to "continue the fight" for equality when he slurred his words."We just have to get up. As long as we keep the faith … and remember who the hell we are. We're the United States of Amerigotit, that's who we are! We're the U.S.!" Biden said.‘THIS GUY’: SLURRIN...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Australia bushfires: Dozens of blazes burn along east coast in heatwave

More than 50 fires were burning across New South Wales on Saturday afternoon.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Detained illegal immigrants will face $5K 'apprehension fee': Border Patrol chief

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks announced that nearly all illegal immigrants detained will be charged a $5,000 "apprehension fee."In a post on X on Thursday, Banks said illegal immigrants ages 14 and older who entered the country without inspection will face a fee, a provision included in the "big, beautiful bill," which President Donald Trump signed into law in July."This message applies to all illegal aliens — regardless of where they entered, how long they’ve been in the U.S., their cu...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Climber charged after girlfriend freezes to death near Austria’s highest peak summit

Prosecutors say the woman had never done a winter high-altitude climb before.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Brazilian man dies after barbell crushes chest in gym accident caught on CCTV

Museum boss Ronald Montenegro, 55, has been remembered as a 'much-loved' dad.

Tech - It's FOSS - 5 hours ago

With This New Feature, Proton Has Made it Even Easier to Move Away from Gmail and Google Docs

Proton has been on a roll lately. The Swiss company keeps expanding its privacy-focused ecosystem with tools that actually work for regular people. Take Lumo AI, for instance, their privacy-respecting AI assistant that doesn't feed your prompts into some data-hungry training pipeline.And now, they are taking a big swing at Big Tech's productivity services dominance by launching Proton Sheets, an encrypted spreadsheet tool that isn't interested in mining your data.📋The article cont...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

DHS fires back after Dem lawmaker claims she was 'pushed aside and pepper sprayed' during ICE raid

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday pushed back against accusations from Arizona Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who claimed she was pepper sprayed during an immigration raid in Tucson.In a post on X, Grijalva said she was "pushed aside and pepper sprayed" after identifying herself as a member of Congress while seeking information from officers during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) operation near the Taco Giro restaurant."ICE just conducted a raid by Taco Gi...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago
World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Frank Gehry, who stretched architecture’s boundaries, dies at 96

Gehry won architecture’s top honour, the Pritzker Prize, in 1989.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Texas AG Paxton sues EPIC City developers after probe finds alleged fraud, misleading Muslim-only marketing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Friday against the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC), Community Capital Partners (CCP) and several associated leaders, accusing them of running an illegal securities and land development scheme tied to a proposed 400-acre community known as "EPIC City."The lawsuit, filed in Collin County, follows a monthslong investigation and a referral from the Texas State Securities Board. The state alleges the defendants raised tens of millions of dollars w...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Victorian man from high-profile family found guilty of raping woman twice

Jurors heard he doctored an Uber receipt and told lies in the days after the incident.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Tim Walz slams Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community 'garbage': 'Unprecedented'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, criticized President Donald Trump on Thursday for describing the state's Somali community as "garbage."Walz said Trump's statements of contempt for the state's Somali community were "unprecedented for a United States president.""We’ve got little children going to school today who their president called them garbage," the blue state governor said.Minnesota has the largest Somali population in the country, with about 84,000 people in the Minneapolis and St. Pau...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Satellite images reveal major Chinese naval build-up in disputed waters

More than 100 Chinese naval and coastguard ships are now deployed in the area.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Whyalla dog attack: Woman killed by her own pet identified as mother speaks

The pitbull mastiff cross was euthanised and a report is going to the coroner.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Man Accused of Setting Subway Rider on Fire Is Charged With Arson

The victim was sleeping on a train at Penn Station in Manhattan around 3 a.m. Monday when an 18-year-old man set him on fire, the police said.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

ICE operation in Minneapolis arrests seven 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arrested seven more criminal illegal immigrants, including "pedophiles, gang members and drug traffickers" during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday announced its latest "worst of the worst" list, with offenders coming from Somalia, Venezuela, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala."Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey protected these criminals at the expense of the safety of Americans," DHS ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

10 university students die in Peru restaurant fire

The victims, aged 17 to 23, were students at a teacher training college.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

I suspected a hidden killer lurked inside my body. Here’s what I found.

Studies show nearly 5% of scans need biopsies, but less than half reveal cancer.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

FAA investigates airlines for potential flight cut compliance violations during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration this week told airlines it will investigate whether they complied with orders from the Trump administration during the record-long government shutdown to cut flights.The orders came in November after the shutdown had been going for a month and airports were facing shortages of air traffic control workers.The emergency order affected 40 major airports in the U.S. and fluctuated between cuts of 3% to 6% for each airline before the shutdown ended on Nov. 12.NATIO...

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

L.A. City Council president moves to delay full Olympic wage boost for tourism workers

L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson has introduced a motion that would phase in the increase over a longer period of time — delaying the full $30 hourly minimum wage until 2030.

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

4,000 gallons of oil, contaminated wastewater spill in Monterey County

Private cleanup crews were dispatched to the scene at the San Ardo Oil Field, which was 'contained to the immediate area,' according to reports from field operator Aera Energy.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Shein says France suspension case is political overreach

French officials want Shein's platform suspended for three months.

eco - Wolf Street - 9 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

The National | Private trade talks after World Cup draw

Dec. 5, 2025 | Leaders from Canada, U.S. and Mexico meet privately to talk trade after the FIFA World Cup draw. Netflix moves to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in a mega deal that could transform Hollywood. And legendary architect Frank Gehry dies.

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Pet owners find 'grisly' scene inside San Marcos crematory. Owner arrested, accused of grand theft

The owner of Angel Paw Pet Crematory was arrested under suspicion of collecting fees from clients, keeping pets in freezers and distributing the wrong ashes, according to investigators.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

NFL cites player safety in plan to bring every stadium’s playing surface up to enhanced standards

As the debate over NFL playing surfaces continues, the league introduced a plan that aims to bring more consistency to all stadiums.The new enhanced standards will have to be met by 2028, according to the NFL, and will be set through lab and field testing.Nick Pappas, an NFL field director, shared some details about the plans for the program rollout.Each team will be provided with "a library of approved and accredited NFL fields" before the 2026 season begins. Any new field will immediately have...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Trump signs off on nationwide vaccine schedule review as CDC withdraws infant Hep B guidance: 'Fast track'

President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping federal review of every childhood vaccine recommendation in the United States on Friday just hours after a CDC advisory committee voted to end its long-standing guidance for infants to receive the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth, calling the rule unnecessary for healthy newborns."Today, the CDC Vaccine Committee made a very good decision to END their Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for babies, the vast majority of whom are at NO RISK of Hepatitis B, a di...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Trump signs off on nationwide vaccine schedule review as CDC withdraws infant hep B guidance: 'Fast track'

President Donald Trump ordered a sweeping federal review of every childhood vaccine recommendation in the United States Friday, just hours after a CDC advisory committee voted to end its long-standing guidance for infants to receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, calling the rule unnecessary for healthy newborns."Today, the CDC Vaccine Committee made a very good decision to END their Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation for babies, the vast majority of whom are at NO RISK of Hepatitis B, a dise...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Canadian politician arrested after claiming threatening voicemail was AI-generated

A Canadian politician who claimed a voicemail she allegedly left a potential mayoral candidate last summer was artificial intelligence has been arrested and charged with making threats.Ontario Councilor Corinna Traill was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two counts of uttering threats, the Peterborough Police Service in Ontario said.In September, former mayoral candidate Tom Dingwall wrote on his Facebook that in August Traill left him a voicemail, telling him not to run for mayor so a fri...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

'View' host rejects Halle Berry’s attacks on Newsom, says he's 'done a lot for women'

"The View" co-host Sunny Hostin went to bat for California Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday, days after actress Halle Berry called him out publicly for overlooking women in his state.Responding to Berry’s criticism of the Democratic governor for vetoing a menopause-related bill in California, Hostin argued that Newsom was justified in his actions and touted his supposedly strong record of defending women."And, so, in an effort to keep healthcare costs down, he has to veto it because they’re not tailorin...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Two arrested after dozens of guns, including 'cop-killer' model, found in spare tire at southern border: DPS

Two men were arrested after authorities found 30 handguns allegedly destined for Mexico hidden in a spare tire during an inspection on the southern border in Texas, officials said Friday.The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) seized the weapons this week at the Anzalduas Port of Entry in Mission, a town on the Texas-Mexico border, the agency said. DPS special agents searched a 2015 Chevy pickup as part of a multi-agency task force with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland S...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

88-year-old Army veteran working at grocery store receives over $1.7M in donations after viral video

More than $1.7 million has been raised to help an Army veteran retire after his story went viral online and a GoFundMe drew thousands of donations from strangers.Australian social media influencer Sam Weidenhofer first learned about Edmund Bambas, 88, from a comment on one of his videos. Weidenhofer then worked with influencer Mike McKinstry to track the veteran down at the Meijer supermarket in Brighton, Michigan, where he works, WXYZ Detroit reported."May I ask how old you are?" Weidenhofer as...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

ICE arrests Azerbaijan national with multiple criminal convictions including animal cruelty, arson

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Friday agents arrested an illegal immigrant from Azerbaijan, who had multiple convictions for crimes including cruelty to animals.Rafael Vladimirovi Sarkisyan, of Azerbaijan, was arrested by ICE Los Angeles Nov. 25, and will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings, according to officials.Sarkisyan was previously convicted of cruelty to animals, causing a structure fire, and manufacturing a controlled substance, ICE wrote in a ...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

ICE arrests Azerbaijani national with multiple criminal convictions, including animal cruelty, arson

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced Friday agents arrested an illegal immigrant from Azerbaijan, who has multiple convictions for crimes, including cruelty to animals.Rafael Vladimirovi Sarkisyan of Azerbaijan was arrested by ICE Los Angeles Nov. 25 and will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings, according to officials.Sarkisyan was previously convicted of cruelty to animals, causing a structure fire and manufacturing a controlled substance, ICE wrote in a statem...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

CNN's Jake Tapper issues correction after calling DC pipe bomb suspect a 'White man'

CNN anchor Jake Tapper issued a correction Friday after referring to the D.C. pipe bomb suspect as a "White man."Tapper raised eyebrows Thursday for referring to Brian Cole Jr., the man suspected of leaving pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of Jan. 6, as a "30-year-old White man.""Yesterday, minutes before we showed you the suspect's photo, I should note that I mistakenly said that the suspect was White," Tapper told viewers. "Obviously, as the photo revealed, he's Black...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Japan's viral 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich launches in the U.S. Why is it so popular?

7-Eleven is bringing its famous egg salad sandwich to U.S. stores, announcing Wednesday that its Japanese-style tamago sando has landed, complete with "pillowy milk bread and creamy egg salad made with kewpie mayonnaise." But why is it so popular?

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Washington Post stands by Hegseth 'kill them all' report on boat strike despite testimony denial

The Washington Post is standing by a report that has been facing growing scrutiny regarding the Pentagon's strike of an alleged drug boat.Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Adm. Mitch Bradley have been inundated with accusations of having committed war crimes after the Post published a report last Friday claiming Hegseth had given a "kill them all" order on a September bombing of a boat allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean, something the Trump administration had strongly denie...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Transgender comedian faces backlash for mocking Payton McNabb's brain injury caused by male volleyball player

Transgender comedian Stacy Cay incited backlash on social media Friday after making a joke about former high school volleyball player Payton McNabb's brain injury. Cay's joke made light of the fact McNabb suffered a concussion, brain bleed and permanent whiplash after being spiked in the head by a biological male trans athlete during a North Carolina high school match in 2022. Cay called footage of the incident "pretty funny." "They don't ever want to show the clip of what happened because it's ...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Rev. Franklin Graham delivers Kentucky flood survivors new homes for Christmas: ‘We can finally breathe’

Standing in the snow on an eastern Kentucky mountaintop Friday, Rev. Franklin Graham dedicated 18 newly constructed homes in Jesus' name to families who lost everything in the region's catastrophic 2022 floods, a moment survivors described as the first real breath of relief they've had in three years."This is Franklin Graham," he says in an exclusive video to Fox News Digital. "Terrible floods here a few years ago just destroyed hundreds of homes. Well, today we are dedicating 18 houses that are...

Tech - Universe Today - 12 hours ago

Dust In A Telescope's Eye Could Blind It To Earth 2.0

Hot exozodiacal dust can thwart our efforts to detect exoplanets. It causes what's called coronagraphic leakage, which confuses the light signals from distant stars. The Habitable Worlds Observatory will face this obstacle, and new research sheds light on the problem.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters miss Kate Middleton’s star-studded carol service

It is understood Andrew's daughters were personally invited to show family unity.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s daughters miss Princess of Wales’ star-studded carol service

It is understood Andrew's daughters were personally invited to show family unity.

Regional - New York Times - 12 hours ago

For Tekashi69, Drugs and Fight Add Up to Three More Months in Prison

The rapper, who was sentenced to two years in prison after testifying for the government at a gang trial, was ordered incarcerated for probation violations.

Regional - New York Times - 12 hours ago

Chi Ossé, NYC Councilman, Ends Primary Challenge to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Chi Ossé had hoped to ride the momentum of Zohran Mamdani to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but he failed to secure the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Lost pooch swept out to sea rescued off California coast after dramatic search, use of proven technology

A pup got lucky last weekend when she was rescued off the California coast after getting swept out to sea.The black Labrador retriever-mix named Sadie, initially escaped from the home where her owners were staying in San Diego during a Sunday football game, the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department said. The pair, Alexis Barcellos and Brandon Valdez, tracked Sadie using the AirTag on her collar and set out to the coast to find her, officials said. AI TECH HELPS A SENIOR REUNITE WITH HER CAT AFTER 11 ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Kash Patel ‘ordered FBI to give girlfriend’s drunk friend a lift home’

It is the first reported case of an FBI director’s partner getting such guards.

Regional - New York Times - 12 hours ago

How Has Congestion Pricing Changed Your Year?

The tolling program, decades in the making, has shown signs of being effective after a rocky rollout.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Former doctor charged with sex offences against 38 patients in UK

The alleged offending occurred between 2017 and 2021 in Stoke and Dudley.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Wild scene as protesters trap federal agents in taco shop parking lot; multiple arrests made

EXCLUSIVE: TUCSON, Ariz. — Protesters swarmed a Mexican restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, Friday morning, briefly locking a group of federal agents in a gated parking lot as they were executing a search warrant as part of a sprawling tax and immigration fraud investigation.It happened outside a Taco Giro restaurant on North Grande Avenue in Tucson. A SWAT team responded after protesters surrounded the feds and allegedly used a bike lock to block the exit with agents inside."Special agents and offic...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Wild scene as protesters trap federal agents in taco shop parking lot, multiple arrests made

EXCLUSIVE: TUCSON, Ariz. — Protesters swarmed a Mexican restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, Friday morning, briefly locking a group of federal agents in a gated parking lot as they were executing a search warrant in connection with a sprawling tax and immigration fraud investigation.It happened outside a Taco Giro restaurant on North Grande Avenue in Tucson. A SWAT team responded after protesters surrounded the feds and allegedly used a bike lock to block the exit with agents inside."Special agents a...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to appear on '60 Minutes' ahead of exit from Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will appear on CBS News' "60 Minutes" ahead of her expected departure from Congress next month.On Friday, "60 Minutes" teased the interview with Lesley Stahl that will air Sunday, touting Greene's first sit-down interview since she announced her exit last month.Greene shocked the political landscape when she revealed she would leave Congress Jan. 5. Many believe her abrupt exit was the result of her soured relationship with President Donald Trump.MARJORIE GREENE SAYS ...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene to appear on '60 Minutes' ahead of exit from Congress

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is set to appear on CBS News' "60 Minutes" ahead of her expected departure from Congress next month.On Friday, "60 Minutes" teased the interview with Lesley Stahl set to air Sunday, touting Greene's first sit-down interview since she announced her exit last month.Greene shocked the political landscape when she revealed that she would leave Congress on Jan. 5. Many believe her abrupt exit was the result of her soured relationship with President Donald Trump.MARJORIE GR...

Tech - Gizmodo - 12 hours ago

The Beloved Episodes That Inspired Creator Joe Brumm’s Last ‘Bluey’ Hurrah

'Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen' launches December 11 on mobile before rolling out next year on PC and console.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Fox News extends lead over CBS, NBC in key category through November

Fox News Channel continued to excel throughout November, finishing ahead of NBC and CBS in weekday primetime viewership year-to-date while leaving CNN and newly rebranded MS NOW in the dust. Since the start of 2025, Fox News has averaged 3.2 million weekday primetime viewers, ranking as the second highest-rated network in all of television and outperforming both CBS and NBC. While Fox News continues to compete with broadcast offerings, it easily bested cable news competition. During November, Fo...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Melania Trump gives uplifting message about Santa to young kids at hospital

First lady Melania Trump met with young kids at the Children’s National hospital on Friday, wishing them "a lot" of presents from Santa."I'm sure Santa will visit all of you this Christmas and bring you a lot of toys," the first lady told the nearly dozen patients between 4 and 11 years old gathered at the Washington, D.C. area hospital. "I wish you all a very merry Christmas and happy new year.""I wish you a lot of strength and love," she added.Trump also spoke with each child in attendance aft...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

Canada removes Syria from list of terror-sponsoring states

The federal government has removed Syria from its list of states that sponsor terrorism, almost a year after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad's regime.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Princess Kate and family shine at Christmas carol service; Andrew's daughters miss event

Princess Kate dazzled Friday at her "Together at Christmas" carol service, joined by husband Prince William and their three children at Westminster Abbey in London."So special to come together this evening for this year’s ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service," the royal family wrote on Instagram. "Grateful to everyone who helped make it such a warm and memorable celebration of love at Christmas."Notably absent from the Christmas celebration were Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, daughters...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Princess Kate and family shine at Christmas carol service as Andrew's daughters miss event

Princess Kate dazzled Friday at her "Together at Christmas" carol service, joined by her husband Prince William and their three children at Westminster Abbey in London."So special to come together this evening for this year’s ‘Together at Christmas’ Carol Service," the royal family wrote on Instagram. "Grateful to everyone who helped make it such a warm and memorable celebration of love at Christmas."Notably absent from the Christmas celebration were Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, daugh...

Regional - New York Times - 13 hours ago

Robert B. Fiske Jr., First to Lead Whitewater Investigation, Dies at 94

He had overseen high-profile cases as a private lawyer and a U.S. attorney in New York when he was named to examine the role of Bill and Hillary Clinton in a failed development venture.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook

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 rewrites national security playbook as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threat-SCOTUS to review Trump order on birthright citizenship -Dem state election board under fire after ICE-arrested superintendent surfaces on voter rollsCongress wants to seize the reins and take greater control of U.S. military action...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago

Student magazines are getting axed under Trump’s anti-diversity measures

The University of Alabama this week announced the immediate and indefinite closure of two student publications it says run afoul anti-diversity measures imposed by the Donald Trump administration.

Tech - Wired - 13 hours ago

WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you the news of the week, then dive into how some DOGE operatives are still at work in the federal government—despite reports claiming otherwise.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Dem-backed ‘dignity’ bill could strip ICE of detention powers, erase immigration enforcement, critics warn

After more than 120 House Democrats signed onto a bill from a top progressive lawmaker to seek what they define as "dignity" for federal immigration detainees, critics sounded the alarm that the legislation could forever transform how illegal immigrants are treated in the U.S.Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., is spearheading the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, along with fellow Evergreen State lawmaker Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee — which they say wil...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Michael Jordan reveals why he's suing NASCAR in antitrust case

NBA legend Michael Jordan testified in his antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR on Friday, revealing why he decided to take legal action against the sport he says he grew up a fan of. "Someone had to step forward and challenge the entity to understand that it is a real concern from our aspect," Jordan said. "I felt I could challenge NASCAR as a whole. I felt, as far as the sport, it needed to be looked at from a different view."Jordan’s highly anticipated appearance followed dramatic testimony from ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 13 hours ago

Salesforce CEO Mulls Changing Name to AI-Flavored ‘Agentforce’

Put "AI" in your name and watch the stock price climb.

Tech - Engadget - 13 hours ago

The 1977 cut of Star Wars will return to theaters in 2027

Here's some good news for the "Han shot first" crowd. The original cut of Star Wars (1977), the film known today as A New Hope, is coming back to theaters. We first learned in August that some version of the film would be screened again in 2027 for its 50th anniversary. But we know now this will indeed be the version everyone saw before George Lucas made those questionable, CGI-heavy changes in the 1997 Special Editions. The re-release arrives in theaters on February 19, 2027.In a short update p...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense'

President Donald Trump suggested the American sport of football should have a different name so that soccer, which is called football in nearly every other country, can assume the name. Trump made his comments during the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., Friday while discussing soccer's growth in the U.S."When you look at what has happened to football in the United States, again soccer in the United States, we seem to never call it that because we have a little bit of a conflict with another t...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

US panel votes to end recommending all newborns receive hepatitis B vaccine

Experts warn delayed shots could see newborn hepatitis B infections rise.

Regional - New York Times - 13 hours ago

Linda McMahon’s School Visit, Sponsored by Conservatives, Draws Protest

The secretary of education is barnstorming the country, talking to schoolchildren about civics and promoting patriotism. Critics claim the lessons have been crafted by partisan and religious groups.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Photos emerge of Somali illegal's ties to top Minnesota Dems after ICE arrest

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Somali illegal immigrant convicted of fraud and connected to several high-profile Minnesota politicians, including Gov. Tim Walz, the former Democratic vice presidential nominee.The illegal alien, Abdul Dahir Ibrahim of Somalia, has had a deportation order against him since 2004 and courts have rejected all of his appeals. Ibrahim has a criminal history that includes convictions in Canada for asylum and welfare fraud before he entered the Unite...

Tech - Gizmodo - 13 hours ago

DC Studios Is Trying to Move to Other Theme Parks

DC-themed rides are now currently in Six Flags parks, but that may change. Could Universal scoop them up?

World - New Zealand Herald News - 14 hours ago

Meghan Markle reaches out to estranged father after leg amputation

It is not clear whether the pair actually spoke.

Tech - Gizmodo - 14 hours ago

Wikipedia Has Its Own Version of ‘Wrapped’ Now, But There’s One Little Problem

The online encyclopedia is offering personalized stats on users' reading habits, along with a list of the year’s most-read articles.

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Trump and world leaders take center stage at World Cup draw in DC

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was front and center at the highly anticipated World Cup draw event in Washington, D.C., on Friday afternoon.Infantino took the stage at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts alongside President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The photo op brought the head of the sport’s international governing body together with the leaders of the three host countries for next year’s World Cup.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPO...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Louisiana AG urges NOPD to cooperate fully with federal immigration authorities

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is recommending New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick direct the agency to cooperate with federal immigration authorities following a major federal enforcement operation that resulted in the arrest of dozens of criminal illegal immigrants.In a letter dated Friday to Kirkpatrick, Murill said the department's policies appear to conflict with state law and could be interpreted as "sanctuary" policies, which generally prohibit loc...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

John Cena expresses regret over his China-Taiwan controversy to Joe Rogan, says 'I pissed off my home country'

Star wrestler and actor John Cena recalled to Joe Rogan on Friday how he upset China in 2021 by referring to Taiwan as a country, and then in turn upset America with his Mandarin-language apology, calling it a difficult learning experience. As American franchises increasingly cater to international audiences like China, Cena recounted a hard lesson to the podcaster: "Just because you know the language doesn’t mean you know the culture."Amid an effort to spread pro-wrestling to foreign countries,...

Tech - Engadget - 14 hours ago

Meta's latest acquisition suggests hardware plans beyond glasses and headsets

Meta has acquired Limitless, the maker of an AI-powered "Pendant," to work on building consumer hardware for the company, the startup announced via a YouTube video and blog post. So far, Meta has focused on selling VR headsets and AI smart glasses. Now the company seems interested in branching out."Meta recently announced a new vision to bring personal superintelligence to everyone and a key part of that vision is building incredible AI-enabled wearables. We share this vision and we'll be joinin...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

DeSantis warns GOP faces 'issue' keeping Trump voters engaged in future elections

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning Republicans that the Tennessee special election exposed a turnout problem that could affectthe 2026 midterms. He said President Donald Trump expanded the Republican Party but also attracted a group of voters outside its traditional base. DeSantis said those voters come out when Trump is on the ballot but may stay home when he isn’t.The tighter-than-expected Nashville race underscored Republicans’ concerns about whether Trump voters will show up when the presi...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Terence Crawford rips WBC after being stripped of boxing title for allegedly failing to pay sanctioning fees

Terence Crawford sounded off on the World Boxing Council (WBC) after the organization stripped his undisputed super-middleweight world title over his failure to pay sanctioning fees for his last two fights. The undefeated American boxer earned the title after defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in September. The fight was sanctioned by all four of the major sanctioning bodies, including the World Boxing Association (WBA), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and the World Boxing ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Feds' backtracking on climate action is 'fuelling' Quebec separatism, ex-minister Guilbeault says

The federal government is stoking Quebec separatism by walking back its climate commitments including in its recent deal with Alberta Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault says.

Regional - L.A. Times - 14 hours ago

Newsom, seeking federal funds for L.A. wildfire recovery, is denied meeting with key Trump officials

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday as he renewed calls for billions in federal aid for recovery and rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.

Regional - L.A. Times - 14 hours ago

FEMA rejects meeting with Newsom during low-profile push for L.A. fire funding

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday as he renewed calls for billions in federal aid for recovery and rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.

Tech - Gizmodo - 14 hours ago

Brace Yourself: Laptops Prices Are About to Skyrocket

Dell says it will take 'targeted pricing action, when necessary.'

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Coast Guard helicopter sniper takes out narco-boat engines in stunning exclusive video

EXCLUSIVE: The Coast Guard cutter Munro seized more than 20,000 pounds of cocaine in a single drug interdiction mission Tuesday — marking the largest seizure a national security cutter had completed involving a go-fast vessel. New video footage shared with Fox News Digital depicts Coast Guard forces, including a sniper from the service’s Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) based in Jacksonville, Florida, utilizing disabling fire against a go-fast vessel as it completes a drug inte...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Roy Kramer, former SEC commissioner who championed BCS system, dead at 96

Former SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer, who became a pioneer for college football's current playoff structure, has died at age 96, the conference announced.Kramer served as the SEC’s commissioner from 1990 to 2002 and made it one of the richest conferences in the nation during his tenure, mostly by negotiating lucrative television contracts. He began by bringing Arkansas and South Carolina into the conference in 1991 — a small preview of the massive expansion that has overrun the sport and college a...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 14 hours ago

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau meet former Japanese prime minister

The pair were first spotted together in July.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 14 hours ago

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau meet former Japanese Prime Minister

The pair were first spotted together in July.