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World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 minutes ago

Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murdering his wife

William Stevenson, 77, is charged with first-degree murder in Delaware.

World - Fox News - 17 minutes ago

Trump unveils new rendering of sprawling White House ballroom project

President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a new rendering of the planned White House ballroom, touting the project as a historic addition he said would "serve our Country well" for "Centuries into the future.""This is the first rendering shown to the Public," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.Trump said the rendering, shown from the perspective of the Treasury Building, depicts a plan to replace the existing East Wing with a new East Wing anchored by the White House's first formal ballroom. He a...

World - Fox News - 17 minutes ago

Patrick Mahomes' father back in jail after alleged probation violation

Patrick Mahomes' father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., is back in jail after allegedly violating his probation by drinking alcohol, per multiple reports. Mahomes Sr. was booked into the Smith County Jail on Tuesday.The father is currently serving five years of probation for driving while intoxicated in February 2024. Mahomes Sr. was arrested on Feb 3. 2024 in Tyler, Texas after he was pulled over with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.23.He was sentenced to probation that September. If he were to fail h...

World - Fox News - 22 minutes ago

California approves controversial sharpshooter plan to eradicate invasive deer on Catalina Island

California officials have approved a highly contested environmental restoration plan to eradicate Catalina Island’s invasive mule deer population using sharpshooters, a conservation nonprofit announced Friday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved the Catalina Island Conservancy's restoration management permit on Jan. 26.The lethal operation will reportedly be conducted by ground teams, after initial plans to use helicopter-mounted sharpshooters drew intense public backlash fro...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 27 minutes ago

Nasa moon mission launch delayed after test, as SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions

SpaceX also grounds Falcon 9 missions, which could impact ISS launch.

World - Fox News - 29 minutes ago

Washington Post argues there's 'little to gain by raising taxes on the rich,' rates already high enough

The Washington Post editorial board argued on Monday that raising taxes on top earners in the United States, a solution lauded by many prominent progressives, would be a fruitless endeavor based on new research.The Post published an editorial titled "Little to gain by raising taxes on the rich," citing a paper by three members of the "scrupulously nonpartisan" Joint Committee on Taxation which concluded, "Large changes in top tax rates around the revenue-maximizing rate yield small changes to re...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 37 minutes ago

Melinda French Gates breaks silence on Bill Gates and Epstein claims

Newly released DOJ files include 2013 emails tying Bill Gates to Epstein.

World - Fox News - 44 minutes ago

Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases

A Bengali-American state senator from Virginia has introduced a bill to criminalize Islamophobia. The bill, introduced by state Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim, would define "Islamophobia" "as it relates to the crime of assault and battery as malicious prejudice or hatred directed toward Islam or Muslims."REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS DEMAND TREASURY PROBE CAIR OVER ALLEGED HAMAS TIES AND TERRORISM CONCERNSThe summary for Salim’s bill says that the Islamophobia definition "applies regardless of whether the victi...

World - Fox News - 48 minutes ago

Government shutdown ends as Trump signs bill, but DHS funding deadline looms

President Donald Trump has signed legislation ending the partial government shutdown that started Friday at midnight. The legislation Trump signed funds agencies, including the Departments of State, Treasury and War and others, through the end of September and the end of the fiscal year. However, it only funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Feb. 13, meaning Republicans and Democrats will be forced to work together to secure a longer-term funding plan for the agency. While the ...

World - Fox News - 54 minutes ago

GOP senator jabs Jeffries as 'butt hurt' over Trump-Schumer deal

A Senate Republican suggested Wednesday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., had his feelings hurt by not being included in the Trump-Schumer deal to fund the government. The House passed the five-bill funding package, along with a two-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on Tuesday. Jeffries and most House Democrats, save for 21, voted against it as the partial government shutdown entered its fourth day. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., said it was be...

World - Fox News - 59 minutes ago

Jaren Jackson Jr traded to Jazz as Grizzlies begin rebuild with blockbuster trade

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded away one of their cornerstone pieces in a blockbuster move before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.Jaren Jackson Jr., who the Grizzlies took fourth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, headlined a trade package to the Utah Jazz that also included John Konchar, Jock Landale and Vince Williams Jr., ESPN reported.The Jazz are sending back Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang and three future first-round picks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON ...

Seif al-Islam, 53, seen as Muammar Gaddafi’s successor, was killed by commando team, his lawyer says

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Leavitt scorches ‘elitist’ celebrities slamming ICE from 'gated' mansions

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hit back at celebrity attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they flared during Sunday’s Grammy Awards, arguing Hollywood stars are unfairly vilifying federal agents while insulated from the consequences of illegal immigration."I think it's very ironic and frankly sad to see celebrities who live in gated communities with private security, with millions of dollars to spend protecting themselves, trying to just demonize, again, law e...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Universal Successfully Bullied Into Letting Olympian Use ‘Minions’ Music

A Spanish figure skater thought he wasn't going to be able to use the music, until the fans stepped in.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Republican 'wake-up call': Special election shocker highlights GOP turnout and midterm risks

A stunning setback for Republicans at the ballot box in a ruby red part of right-leaning Texas has some saying the defeat was a "wake-up call" for the GOP ahead of this year's midterm elections, when the party is defending its narrow congressional majorities.The double-digit shellacking, in a special state Senate election this past weekend in a Fort Worth area district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024, comes amid backlash over the Trump administration's unprecedented crackdow...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

Long Beach Catholic school was vandalized and ransacked, police say. 'Statues were smashed'

A Catholic school in Long Beach was vandalized overnight Monday, according to authorities.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Authorities 'aware' of reports of possible ransom note in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

TUCSON, Ariz. – The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed on Tuesday it is "aware" of reports of a possible ransom note in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie."We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie," officials wrote in a statement Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff's office added it is taking all tips and leads "very seriously.""Anything that comes in, goes direc...

American Society of Plastic Surgeons says doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19

The society cited 'insufficient evidence' that benefits outweigh risks.

eco - Wolf Street - 1 hour ago

Office CMBS Delinquency Rate Spikes to Record 12.3%, Much Worse than Financial Crisis Meltdown Peak

Spike of defaults in January was triggered by two Manhattan office towers; one of them is heading to a foreclosure sale.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Cancer may trigger unexpected defense against Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say

Puzzling cancer and Alzheimer's link explored in new study: 'SHORT QUOTE'A new study may help clarify a long-observed link between cancer history and reduced Alzheimer’s risk.The research, published in the journal Cell, used mouse models to explore how the biological changes associated with cancer may affect the progression of the most common dementia type.The findings suggest that certain cancers release a protein called cystatin-C that can travel through the bloodstream and enter the brain, an...

Tech - Universe Today - 1 hour ago

Is the Universe Older Than We Think? Part 1: The Cosmological Clock

When I say that the universe is 13.77 billion years old, it sounds rather authoritative.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Riley Gaines brings baby daughter to latest apparel advertisement

Conservative influencer and OutKick host Riley Gaines brought her infant daughter, Margot, to make an appearance in her latest commercial. In a recent promotion for the activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics, a camera shot zooms out on Gaines to reveal her holding Margot. Voiceovers of criticism and praise of Gaines can be heard playing in the background. The commercial concludes with Gaines stating, "Only one opinion matters to me. Her's." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMa...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

ChatGPT is down for many users this afternoon

If you've had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot is experiencing a partial outage for many users this afternoon. Down Detector reports of issues with the service leapt from almost nothing to more than 12,000 around 3PM ET. Down DetectorOpenAI issued a status update noting that "elevated error rates" are occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. All 13 components of ChatGPT are marked as having “degraded performance” on the OpenAI status page. "We are working on impleme...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Sam Altman Expects to Get What He Wants

He wants you to have AI whether you want it or not.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud

Four people, including two Venezuelan citizens, used 115 stolen identities in a $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors said the suspects stole the identities from people all across the country, including six children to obtain supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and pandemic unemployment benefits from Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio Washington and N...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Schumer faces backlash after calling SAVE Act 'Jim Crow' despite previous allegation falling flat

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stood in the way of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) this week, claiming that it represents "Jim Crow" segregation laws, leading many on social media to bring up his identical claim about a Georgia voting law that resulted in record Black turnout.Schumer pushed back on a Republican plan to add the SAVE Act, which would require states to obtain proof of citizenship in-person when people register to vote and remove non-citizens from voter rol...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

L.A. stopped a couple from demolishing Marilyn Monroe's home. Now, they're suing

The owners of the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 are suing the city of L.A. and Mayor Bass for the right to demolish the famous property.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Grammy Awards viewership plummets 20% among young adults in final year on CBS

CBS’ presentation of the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night shed significant viewers compared to recent years. The politically charged event that saw several celebrities use the music award ceremony to criticize the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) averaged 14 million total viewers, an 11% drop compared to last year and a 20% decline compared to 2024.   When it came to the advertiser-coveted demographic of adults age 25-54, the 68th Grammy Awards averaged five m...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Moms org backs Trump's efforts with 'aggressive' campaign against illicit Chinese vape: 'This is personal'

FIRST ON FOX: A group led by conservative moms is stepping into the fight against illegal Chinese-made vapes, inspired by the Trump administration's efforts, and announcing it will be mounting an "aggressive" 2026 campaign to educate parents on the dangers of illegal e-cigarettes. Moms for America Action, the nation’s largest conservative mothers organization, announced in a press release it will make combating illegal Chinese vapes a top priority in the 2026 election cycle, mobilizing parents a...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Chappell Roan says she's 'giggling' over Grammys outfit controversy after debuting nipple-piercing dress

Chappell Roan doesn't care what anyone thinks of her controversial Grammys outfit.The award-winning pop star shocked fans on Feb. 1 with her look after removing a sheer cape to reveal a burgundy custom Mugler gown that hung from nipple piercings."Giggling because I don't even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit," Roan wrote on Instagram along with photos of her daring outfit. "The look's actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it's really fun and silly :D...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

CBS News scrambles as new contributor's Epstein email connections surface in latest DOJ files

CBS News has a Peter Attia problem. Attia, a longevity expert, was named as a CBS News contributor on Jan. 27 when editor-in-chief Bari Weiss announced the network’s newest additions. But Attia was on the job for less than a week when his name appeared more than 1,700 times when the Justice Department released the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files on Friday.  Attia and Epstein exchanged several emails, including one that featured the anti-aging guru joking that female genitals were "low card...

Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard

The US President accuses Harvard of 'heinous illegalities' without naming any laws.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden

The Google-pilled ChromeOS may die so that ‘Aluminum’ will live.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

London police launch criminal investigation into former UK ambassador to US with alleged Epstein ties

Police in the United Kingdom announced a criminal investigation Tuesday into Peter Mandelson, Britain's former ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released millions of court documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Ella Marriot in London said following the DOJ documents dump, the Met received "a number of reports" into alleged misconduct in public office, including a referral from the UK government."I can confirm t...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman

Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

RFK Jr unveils $100M effort to tackle addiction, homelessness and mental illness

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million federal investment Monday aimed at reducing homelessness, combating opioid addiction and improving public safety through treatment-focused recovery programs.The funding is part of President Donald Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative — which coordinates federal action on addiction, serious mental illness and street homelessness — and follows an executive order signed last week targeting crime and disorder on...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Spain will seek to order social media platforms to put age verification methods in place

CEOs would face criminal liability if they didn’t remove hateful or illegal content.

Tech - Universe Today - 2 hours ago

Red Giant Stars Can't Destroy All Gas Giants. Some Are Hardy Survivors

Astronomers haven't found many gas giants orbiting white dwarfs. But is that because they're so difficult to spot? Or is it because their survival rate is so low? New research probes the issue.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

‘Starfleet Academy’ Sneakily Brought Some More ‘Star Trek Online’ Ships to TV

After 'Picard' bolstered the Starfleet of the 25th century's fleets with some video game canonization, 'Starfleet Academy' lends a helping hand to the Klingons.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Epstein emails reveal behind-the-scenes talk of firing Fed chair Powell

Buried among the roughly 3 million pages of Justice Department documents is a brief exchange revealing disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein discussing the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with then–Trump advisor Steve Bannon.The 2018 emails, bearing the subject line "Re: Trump has discussed firing Fed chief after latest interest rate hike: report," show Epstein and Bannon weighing who should exit the Trump administration next.Epstein opened the exchange by endorsing the idea of remo...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

US House of Representatives passes spending bill ending Government shutdown

Twenty-one Democrats backed the funding deal while 21 Republicans opposed it.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Judge orders man accused of spraying Ilhan Omar held before trial, possibly in solitary confinement

The man who allegedly attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., with a mysterious liquid later identified as apple cider vinegar will remain in custody until he stands trial after the judge deemed him to be a danger to the community.Anthony James Kazmierczak, 56, appeared in court on Tuesday, one week after he allegedly used a syringe to spray the congresswoman during a town hall in Minneapolis. Court-appointed defense attorney John Fossum noted that Kazmierczak was wearing a yellow jumpsuit, telling t...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Disney parks chief Josh D'Amaro replaces Bob Iger as CEO

Disney has named its parks chief Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment giant's top executive. The move comes as legacy studios stumble through a precarious time for Hollywood.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Seif al-Islam, 53, had been seen as Gaddafi’s successor and reportedly died in northwestern Libya

Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, 53, had been seen as his father’s successor.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Apple just made Xcode better for vibe coding

Apple has just released Xcode 26.3, and it's a big step forward in terms of the company's support of coding agents. The new release expands on the AI features the company introduced with Xcode 26 at WWDC 2025 to give systems like Claude and ChatGPT more robust access to its in-house IDE. With the update, Apple says Claude and OpenAI's Codex "can search documentation, explore file structures, update project settings, and verify their work visually by capturing Xcode Previews and iterating through...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren't Allowed

I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren’t Allowed

I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Two convicted of terrorism in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli Embassy

Two Swedes were convicted in a Danish court of terrorism and attempted murder for detonating two hand grenades near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen in October 2024.The younger of the two men, who is 18 years old, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, while his older accomplice, aged 21, was sentenced to 14 years, according to The Associated Press, which cited Swedish news agency TT. The two men, who have not been identified, were said to be acting on behalf of a criminal gang, the AP reported.T...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's Killings

Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Check Out 10 Weird and Wonderful Finalists for the ‘Pulitzer of the New Instrument World’

The finalists for Georgia Tech’s annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition just dropped.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

California parents who decapitated 2 children, forced other kids to see bodies learn sentence

A pair of California parents were sentenced Monday to multiple life sentences after decapitating their 13-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, then forcing their two younger children to look at the bodies.Maurice Jewel Taylor Sr., 39, and Natalie Sumiko Brothwell, 49, were found guilty in November of two felony counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances after fatally stabbing their 13-year-old daughter, Maliaka, and 12-year-old son, Maurice, inside the family’s Lancaster home on ...

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

L.A. County supervisor calls for Casey Wasserman to resign from Olympic committee

L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn said controversy around LA28 head Casey Wasserman is a distraction.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Teen stabs teacher in France, leaving the 60-year-old woman in critical condition

The student, 14, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Iran pushes for Friday nuclear talks in Oman amid rising tensions with US forces: source

Iran has requested that nuclear talks with the United States be held in Oman on Friday, a source familiar with the discussions told Fox News, as Tehran pushes for changes to the structure of renewed negotiations.The request comes as Axios reported that Iranian officials are also pressing to limit the talks to a bilateral U.S.-Iran format, excluding other Arab and regional countries — a move that could complicate U.S. diplomatic efforts in the region.The State Department has not publicly confirme...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Iran's president strikes softer tone on nuclear talks after Trump's warning that 'bad things would happen'

The Iranian president, who just days ago accused President Donald Trump of provoking unrest and trying to "tear this country apart," is now striking a softer tone regarding talks about its nuclear program, following a warning from Trump. Trump said at the White House on Monday that the U.S. is talking with Iran and that he would "like to see a deal negotiated."  "And if we could work something out, that'd be great," Trump added. "And if we can't, probably bad things would happen." Masoud Pezeshk...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Mandelson to be investigated by police over Epstein leaks

Police are probing if former Govt minister leaked market-sensitive state emails.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Explainer: French search the latest clash between social media platform X and European authorities

A round-up of the former Twitter’s worst recent troubles in Europe.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Obsidian has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, likely due to poor sales

Developer Obsidian recently announced that it currently has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, according to a report by Bloomberg. Company head Fergus Urquhart didn't give a reason as to why Obsidian won't be working on a sequel, but he did note that the performance of The Outer Worlds 2 was "disappointing" and that it needs to "think a lot about how much we put into the games, how much we spend on them and how long they take." Urquhart also said that Avowed was something of a miss for the com...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Illinois Gov Pritzker donates $5M to super PAC backing lieutenant governor's Senate campaign

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has stepped in with significant financial support for a super PAC aiding the Senate campaign of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, as she seeks to gain traction in next month’s Democratic primary for an open seat.Pritzker donated $5 million in December to Illinois Future PAC, according to a campaign finance report posted on the Federal Election Commission website.NBC News reported that contributions from Pritzker and his family members – including more than $1 m...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Sex was consensual, Norway crown princess’ son tells rape trial

He faces 38 charges, including four alleged rapes, with up to 16 years in jail.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

While the World Waits for ‘Doctor Who’ to Return, the BBC Is Selling Off Some Major Props

Items from David Tennant's Tenth Doctor all the way through Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa's final season are going on the block, with a portion of proceeds going to charity.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

House sends bill ending government shutdown to Trump's desk after 21 Dems break with Jeffries

The House of Representatives passed a federal funding bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown on Tuesday, which will bring the four-day standoff to a close shortly after the legislation gets to President Donald Trump's desk.The funding bill, which passed the House 217-214, is a compromise struck between Senate Democrats and the White House that would fund roughly 97% of the federal government through the end of fiscal 2026.Trump played an integral role in hashing out the new deal an...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Anti-ICE Minneapolis agitators set up checkpoint to track federal agents

Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators in Minneapolis have set up a makeshift street checkpoint to track federal agents, stopping vehicles and questioning drivers to determine whether they are ICE officers, video shows.Agitators could be seen standing in the roadway near makeshift barricades and traffic cones while they stopped or flagged down passing vehicles.In one clip, an agitator dressed in a black coat and black mask was seen approaching a stopped vehicle and directly ask...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Senator calls out ‘grassroots’ anti-ICE groups, urges DOJ investigation into ‘coordinated national operation'

FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling out what he described as anti-ICE agitators "presenting" as grassroots organizations across the country Tuesday, urging a Justice Department investigation into what he said reporting suggests is actually a "coordinated national operation."Hawley called for the investigation in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi obtained by Fox News Digital, saying there is evidence that the agitators are "substantially financed and professionally organized by...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Ohio dentist and wife shot 16 times in Columbus home, autopsies reveal

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENTNewly released autopsy reports show that an Ohio dentist and his wife died within minutes after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds inside their Columbus residence, according to recently released autopsy results.Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were found dead on Dec. 30, at their home while their two young children were inside the residence.Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, was arrested and charged with murder in their deaths.Autopsy reports from the Franklin Co...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land

An American Airlines flight reported seeing a strange blue light while it was preparing to land last week — prompting an investigation.The incident occurred early in the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, as the plane was approaching Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. The flight had departed from Charleston, South Carolina, according to American Airlines in a statement it shared with Fox News Digital.HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT FAVORED BY CELEBRITIES COULD BE SITE OF NEXT PLA...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Upgrade Your Roku Before the Big Game

Roku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of football’s big game.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

White progressives criticizing Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid need to 'sit their a-- down,' says liberal host

Liberal commentator and podcaster Roland Martin said that White progressives criticizing Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and her Senate bid against fellow Democrat James Talarico, "need to sit their a-- down."During Tuesday’s episode of "At Our Table with Jamie Harrison," Harrison asked Martin who should receive the show’s "Sit Your A-- Down" award this week — an honor reserved for someone the guest believes "is wrong" and needs to "get themselves back together.""The ‘sit your a-- down’ people a...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Journalist attacked during Minneapolis blockade says anti-ICE agitators tried to ‘deter' the truth

Journalist Jorge Ventura spoke out Monday after reporting on an anti-ICE blockade on a Minneapolis street that he said turned violent when agitators confronted him, attempted to seize his phone and assaulted him, leaving his hand bleeding."They do this, Laura, because they want to deter journalists like myself who actually show the truth of what's going on on the ground," Ventura told "The Ingraham Angle.""And we will not be deterred at the Daily Caller News Foundation," he said.DEPUTY AG DETAIL...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

NFL confirms no ICE operations planned at Super Bowl LX

The NFL ended weeks of speculation on Tuesday about potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations taking place at the Super Bowl in California this weekend.The NFL’s chief of security, Cathy Lanier, spoke at a news conference ahead of the big showdown between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks to confirm that federal agents will not be carrying out immigration enforcement operations at Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on S...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Report urges Canadians to focus on health basics as 80% of premature heart disease and stroke preventable

More than six million people across Canada are living with heart disease or stroke, according to a new report with tips on what individuals can do to cut their risk.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Footage in Police Shooting of Queens Man to Be Released Amid Criticism

Critics have questioned why officers were called to respond to an apparent mental health crisis. The shooting has increased pressure on Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

US warship shoots down Iranian drone, thwarts bid to seize tanker

The drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Florida GOP candidate launches Tinder account to campaign to young female voters

A Republican candidate for governor in Florida announced on Monday that he launched a Tinder account so that he can campaign to young female voters in the Sunshine State.James Fishback, a 31-year-old investment firm CEO, shared his latest campaign move on X."I’ve joined @Tinder to meet young female voters where they are, and share my plan to make it easier for them to get married, buy a home, and raise a family," he wrote.He added a screenshot of the profile that showed: "My hottest take is … Fl...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Katie Uhlaender reacts to court's ruling on Olympic bid, fires back at Canada's coach

Olympic hopeful Katie Uhlaender reacted to the ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport after she made a case to join Team USA for the Milan Cortina Winter Games.The CAS said it had no jurisdiction to consider her case against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS) coach Joe Cecchini and the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) over the results of the IBSF North American Cup Race and Skeleton qualification for a spot in the Winter Olympics.Uhlaender appeared on Fox News Channel’s "A...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak

It has been a rough start to the year for password security. A massive database containing 149 million stolen logins and passwords was found publicly exposed online. The data included credentials tied to an estimated 48 million Gmail accounts, along with millions more from popular services. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who discovered the database, confirmed it was not password-protected or encrypted. Anyone who found it could have accessed the data. Here is what we know so far and w...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

CDC Refuses to Take Blame for Measles Spiraling out of Control

In a WSJ editorial this week, CDC principal deputy director Ralph Abraham tried to push back against criticism.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Patriots' Drake Maye offers refreshing take on marriage ahead of Super Bowl LX

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye touched on his marriage during Super Bowl LX opening night on Monday.Maye, the 23-year-old Patriots star who has been married to his wife Ann Michael since June, said he would advise all of his teammates to get married at some point in their lives.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"My teammates have a right to do whatever they choose," he said. "I definitely would advise them to eventually get married. It’s one of the best things in lif...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Temple University student who 'assisted Don Lemon' charged in federal church-storming case

A student at Philadelphia’s Temple University has surrendered on federal charges tied to a Minnesota anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church that also involved journalist Don Lemon and others.The Temple News reported that Jerome Richardson, a senior majoring in political science set to graduate in May, "helped Lemon with ‘logistics and local contacts’ and appeared in a video before his arrest saying he supported the protest as a matter of conscience and faith."  Richardson surrendered to federal a...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

FLASHBACK: 2024’s immigration ground zero in spotlight again as judge's 11th hour ruling sparks outrage

Roughly 15,000 Haitians living in Springfield, Ohio, were on the verge of being deported Tuesday as their Temporary Protective Status (TPS) was set to expire. A federal judge has now temporarily blocked the expiration, setting up a legal showdown with the Trump administration and thrusting the small city — which became the epicenter of the immigration debate during the Biden administration — once again into the national spotlight. The Department of Homeland Security officially terminated Haiti’s...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Fox News delivers best January ever on YouTube, leading all news brands with massive growth

Fox News Media delivered its best January ever on YouTube, leading all news brands and broadcast networks, according to social media analytics firm Emplifi.Fox News increased its YouTube viewership by 14% year-over-year and 60% compared to December, delivering 466 million video views in January.The network led MS NOW, which had 339 million views, CNN, which had 237 million views, ABC News, with 124 million views, NBC News, with 118 million views, and CBS News, which had 56 million views. Fox New...

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Texas Dem Senate candidate's 'mediocre' comment rocks race

A Texas Democrat running for Senate is facing backlash over his comments about his former opponent.Morgan Thompson, a political influencer who posts on TikTok under the username @morga_tt, claimed that state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, referred to former Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, as a "mediocre Black man." Thompson, who is Black, said the remark was made after a Jan. 12 town hall in Plano Texas. Talarico, who is now facing off against Rep. Jasmine Crockett, allegedly told Thompson that he...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

It’s Monster on Monster on Monster in the New ‘Monarch’ Season 2 Trailer

'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' introduces a terrifying new Titan to share the screen with our old pals King Kong and Godzilla when it returns February 27.

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‘As an American Muslim, I felt compelled’: PA Democrat slams antisemitic rally glorifying Hamas

A top Pennsylvania Democrat unloaded on antisemitic protesters who flooded Philadelphia's iconic Rittenhouse Square over the weekend, saying that as an American Muslim he felt compelled to speak out.A group calling themselves the Philly Palestine Coalition amassed in the leafy square, spreading slogans like "Abu Obeida Lives" — in reference to the deceased Hamas spokesman — and a speaker declared that "martyrdom is a commitment [and] a principle," while others called for "intifada," according to...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Pregnant woman, unborn child killed by car while riding bicycle with family in Playa del Rey

The woman was 7 months pregnant with the family's third child, a girl, who died in a neonatal intensive care unit.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Former transgender clinic insider calls $2M gender surgery verdict 'tip of the iceberg'

A former transgender teen has won a landmark medical malpractice lawsuit over surgery performed when she was a minor.Jamie Reed, a former caseworker at the Washington University Transgender Center, said the $2 million verdict validates warnings she has made for years about doctors pushing minors toward irreversible surgeries."She deserves justice for this," Reed said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends.""She really is the tip of the iceberg on how this industry has been treating these young people and the...

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Perfect scrambled eggs require one simple ingredient, celebrity chef says

→ State health officials detected arsenic in familiar treats, igniting debate over testing methods and what's truly safe.→ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admits his breakfast drink isn't coffee — and jokes about hiding it from RFK Jr.→ These game-day sliders are earning a spot on Super Bowl menus for their bold flavor and easy sharing.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER→ Most Costco shoppers sprint past one section of the store — and it could be costing them money.→ Think dinner...

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Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder in death of wife

William Stevenson, reportedly former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was arrested and charged with murdering his current wife, authorities said Tuesday. Stevenson, 77, was taken into custody Monday and has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Linda Stevenson, said the New Castle County Police in Delaware. PHOTOS REVEAL VIRGINIA NANNY TOOK SLAIN WIFE’S PLACE IN MASTER BEDROOM WEEKS AFTER LOVE TRIANGLE MURDERSOfficers were called on Dec. 28 concerning a domestic dispute to a h...

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Babylon Bee touts legal win over Hawaii government's 'war against political memes and satire' in federal court

The Babylon Bee satirical news site on Friday scored a major free speech win due to the backing of Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF).A federal court shut down Hawaii Gov. Josh Green’s (D) law preventing individuals from "recklessly distributing… materially deceptive media." Citing that such practices could impact elections by misleading voters, Green's law that he signed in 2024 restricts content that risks harming "the reputation or electoral prospects of a candidate" or simply risks "changing… ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Carney poaches Ontario NDP's Doly Begum to run for seat vacated by Bill Blair

The deputy leader of the Ontario New Democrats is launching her bid to enter federal politics by running for the Liberals in the riding held for the last decade by Bill Blair.

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Is Lead Exposure Really Declining? A Century of Hair Holds the Answer

Before the agency, lead levels were shockingly higher.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are down to a record-low price

Sony's wireless WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale for $398 via Amazon. This is a record-low price, as it drops $62 from the price tag. The sale applies to all three colorways. These easily topped our list of the best wireless headphones. They are, in a word, fantastic. The headphones are packed with premium features, like advanced ANC. There are a whopping 12 ANC microphones throughout and a brand-new chip to power the feature. The end result? It successfully blocks background noise at medium a...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Clintons cave: Comer says Bill and Hillary to testify in Epstein probe

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee at the end of this month.Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., announced Hillary Clinton will sit for a closed-door transcribed interview on Feb. 26, and Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27 under the same terms.Both interviews will be filmed, Comer's press release said. It comes after weeks of back-and-forth between the former first couple and the House GOP-led committee ...

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Noem coordinates with Mississippi officials as state recovers from deadly winter storm

The total national death toll from Winter Storm Fern has risen to 85 as additional storms are expected to make landfall in the U.S. over the coming weeks.Mississippi took one of the hardest hits from the storm, with 23 killed in the Magnolia State, and tens of thousands still without power.Despite the storm heading north several days ago, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves says while the state has seen many improvements, there is still work to be done and hundreds of thousands of Americans remain with...

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Republicans Are All In on Boosting Fraud Allegations in California

Right-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE’s surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Jimmy Kimmel attends Los Angeles anti-ICE protest with wife and children

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel posted a photo to his Instagram account Monday showing him, his wife Molly McNearney and his children attending an "ICE OUT" protest in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.In the photo, Kimmel and his family can be seen at the protest holding signs with anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) slogans such as "Deport ICE" and "Raise Good Girls and Pretti Boys," a nod to the fatal shootings of Nicole Renee Good and Alex Pretti last month involving federal i...

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

Woodie King Jr., a Driving Force in Black Theater, Dies at 88

His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

End of government shutdown in sight as Speaker Johnson overcomes GOP revolt

The end of the current government shutdown is in sight on its fourth day after Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., managed to corral nearly all of his House GOP lawmakers to advance the legislation.The Senate's federal funding deal survived an important hurdle late Tuesday morning, clearing a House-wide "rule vote" to allow for lawmakers to debate the measure and set up a vote on final passage by the afternoon.The 217 to 215 vote was a touch-and-go situation for over an hour as Johnson managed a perilo...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows

French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Fitbit founders launch Luffu, a way to integrate your family's health data

Fitbit's founders have a new startup. Two years after leaving Google, James Park and Eric Friedman announced a new platform that shifts the focus from the individual to the family. They say the Luffu mobile app "uses AI quietly in the background" to collect and organize family health information."At Fitbit, we focused on personal health but after Fitbit, health for me became bigger than just thinking about myself," Park said in a press release. The app is particularly focused on the "CEO of the ...