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Police arrest allegedly knife-wielding man at Melbourne shopping centre
Police were called to Melbourne's Forest Hill shopping centre just before midday.
Albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump' becomes sensation at Bangladesh's national zoo for its blond hair
A buffalo with a distinctive hairstyle is going viral for its resemblance to President Donald Trump.The rare albino buffalo, nicknamed "Donald Trump," has become a sensation at Bangladesh’s national zoo thanks to its blond tuft of hair, which many say resembles the president’s signature look.The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.A video of the pale, horned buffalo quickly spread across social media, drawing crowds to a farm outside Dhaka where it was bein...
Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he plans to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice.In a video posted to social media by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, Trump can be seen announcing that he will nominate Blanche for the position after he assumed the role on an interim basis following former Attorney General Pam Bondi's firing in early April."Tomorrow I'm instructing Dan [Scavino] and everybody else that's invol...
Fan disrupts NBA Finals Game 1 while trying to take selfie with Spurs' Victor Wembanyama
The New York Knicks began their pursuit of their first title since 1973 on Wednesday night in a matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs clung to a seven-point lead at halftime, setting up a back-and-forth second half and a tight fourth quarter. But amid the tension of a tightly contested fourth quarter, an overexcited fan briefly stole the spotlight in pursuit of what he hoped would be a once-in-a-lifetime photo.The unidentified fan ran onto the court midway through...
Jalen Brunson shakes off first-quarter knee scare, scores 30 as Knicks steal Finals Game 1 from Spurs
Game 1 lived up to the billing thanks to a dynamite performance from its biggest star, Jalen Brunson.The San Antonio Spurs couldn't hang with the Knicks in Game 1, as New York took a 1-0 series lead with a clutch 105-95 victory.The Knicks have now won 12 consecutive postseason games. The Knicks' 12-game postseason winning streak is tied with the 1999 Spurs for second all-time.Only the 2017 Warriors won more at 15, putting New York within reach.Most Knicks fans had "winning on the road" on their ...
Odell Beckham told Giants coach he's ready to 'go out on my sword' to earn roster spot
The New York Giants have officially hopped into the DeLorean.Odell Beckham Jr. is back in Big Blue, and the stakes are seemingly higher than his superstar first stint with New York.Beckham is guaranteed nothing this time around, and he knows it.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Speaking with the media on Wednesday, Beckham continued to express gratitude for the reunion while also embracing an underdog mentality."I like it this way," Beckham said regardin...
US military kills two alleged narco-terrorists in latest Eastern Pacific strike on drug-trafficking vessel
The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike Wednesday on a vessel it said was involved in drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing two men it described as "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)."On June 3, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X."Intelligence confirmed the vessel w...
Mike Leach nominated for College Football Hall of Fame following eligibility rule change
Mike Leach, the larger-than-life coach credited with popularizing the Air Raid offense and transforming modern college football, has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class just under four years after his death.Leach's final coaching stop was at Mississippi State before his death in December 2022.The National Football Foundation has released the ballot for next year's class, with the class set to be officially unveiled in January. The list features 80 players and nine coa...
Rubio torches Democrat after bizarre hearing questions about his shoes: 'Is this a circus?'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Wednesday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing "a circus" after Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., questioned him about a pair of shoes he received as a gift from President Donald Trump.The exchange came after Jacobs criticized Rubio's testimony regarding the recent conflict with Iran, arguing that he was unwilling to acknowledge facts."Mr. Secretary, it seems like you have an issue admitting facts… You couldn’t admit the shoes the president bought you were to...
Michael Jordan and Adam Silver both failed to convince James Dolan to end Charles Oakley ban from MSG
New York Knicks owner James Dolan is refusing to let go of his grudge against Charles Oakley, even with the franchise back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind.Ahead of Game 1, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed that he and Jordan tried to broker peace between Dolan and the former Knicks enforcer. Neither got anywhere.EX-KNICKS STAR CHARLES OAKLEY MUST PAY MSG $642K IN ATTORNEY FEES AMID ONGOING COURT BATTLE OVER 2017 EJ...
Knicks star Jalen Brunson has injury scare in Game 1 of NBA Finals
The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare against the San Antonio Spurs.Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.Brunson signaled to the bench and headed to the locker room after checking out of the game. He later returned to th...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accuses ICE of denying her access to Newark detention facility Delaney Hall
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE on Wednesday of denying her access to Delaney Hall, a Newark immigration detention facility that has become the focus of lawsuits, protests and allegations of unsafe, as scrutiny intensifies over allegations of unsafe conditions inside the center."ICE is denying me entry to Delaney Hall raising serious questions about what is happening behind its walls," Sherrill wrote on X.Fox News Digital has reached out to Sherrill’s office to clarify whether she att...
Albuquerque uses weed tax to fund 'no-strings-attached' guaranteed income, sparking policy debate
Albuquerque city leaders are touting the results of a controversial taxpayer-funded guaranteed basic income (GBI) pilot program, asserting that direct, monthly cash injections have significantly stabilized struggling households.During a Friday press conference, Albuquerque City Councilor Nichole Rogers emphasized that the city is making history by operating one of the few GBI initiatives in the country funded directly via municipal tax dollars. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller noted that while the v...
Cassie Ventura fled the United States after testifying against Diddy in sex crimes trial: docs
Cassie Ventura fled the states after testifying in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial last summer, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital.The singer who testified for four days as a star witness during Diddy's sex crimes trial filed a motion last month to transfer venues in an ongoing legal battle with former male escort, Clayton Howard.Cassie, 39, was one of a handful of people named in a lawsuit Howard filed last year, where he claimed "sexual exploitation, trafficking, and abuse" for 10 y...
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Nasa says goodbye to its Mars orbiter after an 11-year mission
New York Times: The Maven spacecraft stopped responding after December 6 last year.
Here's why Nick Saban and Notre Dame's Pete Bevacqua are wrong about NIL ruining college football
The future of college football is once again up for debate, with prominent voices from major conferences and teams giving their opinions on NIL as the federal government works through potential legislation to regulate the sport.Wednesday provided an opportunity for one of college football's most important figures, former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, to give Congress his thoughts directly. Saban made several accurate and valuable points about the current direction of the sport and ...
Vanilla Ice refuses to quit Freedom 250 concert, says he won't let anyone tell him he 'can't be proud'
Vanilla Ice is once again defending his decision to perform at the Great American State Fair's Freedom 250 concerts in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.During an appearance on "The Story with Martha MacCallum," the 58-year-old rapper shared why he chose not back out of the performance, telling the host, "I don't like anybody telling me I can't be proud of my country.""I'm born here. I'm raised here. I'm proud of it. I represent it everywhere I go. I wear the American Flag everywhere I ...
Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son's past ties to Epstein
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., suddenly found himself on the defensive at a budget hearing on Wednesday when, amid levying accusations of the Trump administration’s "corrupt" dealings, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fired back by bringing Wyden's son's investments into the exchange."We would like to hear what Adam Wyden and Jeffrey Epstein talked about," Bessent said, referring to unearthed emails drawing a connection between the senator’s son and the disgraced financier."Did your son and Jeffrey Eps...
FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Wednesday it is launching a sweeping review of its school internet subsidy E-Rate program, citing concerns that increased screen time in schools may be contributing to declining academic performance.The E-Rate program provides roughly $3 billion annually in discounts for internet access and related connectivity services for eligible schools and libraries.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called the review necessary at a time when screen time use has ...
Cara Delevingne admits she used party drug GHB daily before terrifying seizures forced her sober
Cara Delevingne pulled back the curtain on one of the darkest periods of her life.During a candid appearance on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast, the actress revealed she was taking the drug GHB daily before suffering seizures that ultimately became a wake-up call in her recovery journey. Delevingne, 33, shared some of her most detailed comments yet about the drug spiral that nearly derailed her life despite the model's enormous professional success.While many fans associate Delevingne's r...
West Virginia commit announces decision by blasting 'Country Roads,' lighting a couch on fire
A big moment in any student-athlete's career is announcing what school they're committing to, and I don't think you're going to find an announcement better than one we've got coming from one of the newest West Virginia Mountaineers.What's that smell? It... it smells like a couch burning to the sounds of the Mountaineers' beloved John Denver "Take Me Home, Country Roads."You bet your sweet a-- that's what it is.Ethan Lawson is a 6'6", 300-lb offensive lineman and part of the 2027 recruiting class...
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, of Chicago, is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants, and assault within maritime territorial jurisdiction, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Wednesday. Court records obtaine...
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Meta slams Australia’s bid to make tech giants pay for sharing news articles
Australia wants big tech companies to compensate local publishers for sharing articles.
This should go without saying: Sending your ex's nude to her boss isn't a birthday gift
It’s perfectly fine to not get your ex anything for their birthday. You’ve gone your separate ways, and you’re not obligated to worry about finding them a gift. You don’t even have to wish them a happy birthday.It’s one of the perks of breaking up. For most, this is understood. They’re not going to slip up and mistake the occasion for an opportunity to surprise their ex with something they didn’t ask for on their birthday.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NO...
NBA's claim of 'most-watched conference finals in 24 years' is misleading because of broadcast changes
The NBA is still misleading the public with deceptive press releases touting its 2026 playoff viewership.This week, the league claimed the Spurs-Thunder series was the "most-watched conference finals in 24 years," averaging 10.8 million viewers per game across NBC and Peacock.Twenty-four years, huh?For context, the last time the NBA aired conference finals games on NBC was in 2002 exactly 24 years ago.Since then, conference finals broadcasts have aired primarily on cable, either ESPN or TNT. Jus...
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North Korea announces ‘exponential’ increase in nuclear weapons
North Korea sees its nuclear arsenal as protection against attack from South Korea and US.
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A family secret no more: A century after they were split by race, a family finally reunite
NY Times: One fateful decision 100 years ago created parallel lives, racial worlds apart.
Russell Wilson announces retirement from NFL after 14 seasons
Russell Wilson has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons, a career highlighted by a Super Bowl victory with the Seattle Seahawks.Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and the 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, announced his retirement in a video posted to social media.A third-round pick by the Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft, Wilson became one of the league's most recognizable quarterbacks, tallying 46,966 passing yards and 353 total touchdowns during a career that also included stin...
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France says Bayeux Tapestry is safe to travel to UK despite its delicate condition
The 70m tapestry is to be displayed at the British Museum from September.
F1 drivers say they have reason to believe this year's Monaco Grand Prix will be better
The Monaco Grand Prix may be Formula 1's most iconic and picturesque race, but it's also one of its most consistently dull.However, there's a lot of hope that this year's race might be a little bit different.In fact, drivers have a couple of reasons to expect it could be significantly more exciting than in years past.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!The first is that this season, the cars are significantly smaller and lighter than they have been in rece...
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Mystery people keep emerging from New York City manholes. Here’s what we know
Washington Post: 'These guys looked like the Ninja Turtles. Very strange, man.'
Graham Platner avoids mainstream press as scandals surrounding Maine Democrat grows
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has been largely avoiding the press in the wake of his most recent scandal.The presumptive Democratic nominee came under controversy over the weekend after reports revealed that Platner had sent explicit messages to at least six women while he was married. In the days following the reports' release, Platner has continued to make public appearances at rallies but has stopped speaking to mainstream news outlets.In a newsletter on Monday, News of the United Sta...
Country rocker Koe Wetzel says mirror reflection after fishing trip sparked body transformation
Country star Koe Wetzel has recalled the moment he realized he "let myself go."During a recent appearance on the Dumb Blonde podcast, Wetzel recalled going out on the lake to fish with one of his buddies. After a long day on the water, he came back home and looked in the mirror and didn't recognize the man looking back at him."We got back and I was looking at myself, I was like, God d--n, I did let myself go. I got on the scale. It was like about two years ago. And I was like, 'I gotta get it fi...
Rep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to 'shut up' after calling him a racist at hearing
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, was caught on video calling Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin a "racist" during a House committee meeting Wednesday focused on department funding.Following the initial outburst, Green proceeded to tell Mullin to "shut up."The Homeland Security secretary could be seen cocking his head in apparent surprise, as Green continued the verbal attack, repeating "shut up.""Did you just tell me to shut up," Mullin asked.DEMS THROW HOUSE INTO CHAOS AFTER 10 MODERATES JOIN GOP T...
Celebrate America's 250th with these patriotic keepsakes and collectibles, from $16
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, commemorative products are already hitting virtual store shelves. From 250th anniversary American flags and patriotic baseball caps to challenge coins minted by one of the country's oldest mints, these are some of the standout items worth checking out.READ MORE: America 250 is coming: What to know and the best commemorative gear to buyAmerica's 250th birthday only happens once so get a flag that marks the occasion. Reminiscent of the original ...
Fox News Channel dominates ABC in weekday primetime, delivering highest-rated May for a midterm election year
Fox News Channel defeated ABC in weekday primetime and delivered the highest-rated May in network history for a midterm election year, according to data from Nielsen Media Research.In addition to finishing as the third highest-rated network in all of television during weekday primetime, FNC averaged 2.8 million viewers during weekday primetime, surpassing ABC's 2.7 million viewers and matching ESPN despite extensive coverage of the NBA and NHL playoffs.The network also commanded nearly 60% of th...
Trump says anti-fraud efforts are uncovering billions in waste, claims savings could balance budget
President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud efforts and claimed Republicans are uncovering enough government fraud to potentially balance the federal budget, while accusing Democrats of resisting investigations because they are "in on the act."In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Vance and Republican officials for what he described as a nationwide effort to identify fraud and waste in government spending."Vice President JD Vance and Republicans are doing a gr...
Venezuelan gang members who entered US illegally plead guilty to gunning down two unarmed Americans
Federal authorities announced on Wednesday that four members of the notorious Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) pleaded guilty to the May 2024 murders of two unarmed American citizens in New York City.The gang members, who entered the U.S. illegally, allegedly gunned down Claretha LaQuesha Daniels, 44, and Justin Lawless, 36, in the middle of a residential Bronx street, while also shooting and wounding a third victim, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).K...
Angels outfielder Jo Adell goes full Jose Canseco and gives up a home run off his head
Wake the kids. Call the in-laws. Stand outside and wait for your mailman, because everyone needs to know that we have a new sports blooper that will be seen for decades to come, and it's courtesy of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell.Yes, again.While he made news recently for robbing three home runs, back in 2020, Adell was in the news after a deep fly ball bounced out of his glove and over the wall. It was ruled a four-base error, something that most of us had no clue was even a thing until...
NC State and Virginia moving game back to Charlottesville is a huge win for college football
The current state of affairs in college football is reaching a tipping point.Between Congress and the NCAA jockeying for power and NIL, the transfer portal and eligibility rules being a big mess, it's hard to look at the state of college football without wondering about the long-term health of the sport.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Any college football fans looking for even the slightest of wins will be elated to hear that we may have gotten one in ...
Fox News Poll: Democratic unity, Republican crossovers shape Ohio Senate race
President Donald Trump carried Ohio by more than 11 percentage points in 2024, but a new Fox News survey finds his standing in the Buckeye State has deteriorated a development that is benefitting Democrat Sherrod Brown in the Senate race. By a 15-point margin, Ohioans view Trump negatively: 42% hold a favorable opinion and 57% an unfavorable one. That’s more than a 20-point swing compared to his +6 net positive rating (52-46%) in the November 2024 Ohio Fox News Voter Analysis election survey.The...
Son of 1993 WTC bombing victim calls NJ Democrat primary winner 'disappointing' over terror ties
Michael Macko, the son of a man killed in the 1993 World Trade Center (WTC) bombing, said he is disappointed after an acquaintance of a convicted terrorist involved in his father’s death won a New Jersey House primary.Democrat U.S. House candidate Adam Hisham Hamawy has faced scrutiny over his ties to Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, who was convicted of inciting the WTC bombing that killed six people and injured thousands in 1993.Macko, a "lifelong Democrat" born and raised in New Jersey, expressed hi...
Heroic ICE officers, staff member open up on growing dangers: ‘Am I going to die?'
Two ICE officers and a staff member honored by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for their actions during the 2025 sniper attack on the Dallas ICE Field Office spoke exclusively to Fox News about the chaos that unfolded that day and the growing threats they say ICE officers now face across the country.Mullin awarded the officers medals for their heroic actions during the attack, when a sniper fired 17 shots from a nearby rooftop at the Dallas facility.Marco Solis, a deportation office...
Unruly passengers could be banned for life from multiple airlines under new proposal
Airline passengers who become abusive or disruptive during flights could soon face bans from multiple carriers under a new proposal being considered.The plan would allow airlines in the U.K. to share information about problematic passengers and potentially prevent those individuals from booking flights with other airlines, according to reporting by the BBC.Currently, travelers banned by one airline can often simply book with another carrier.FLIGHT PASSENGER YELLS, ‘I WANT OFF,’ CALLS CREW ‘IDIOT...
Republicans uniting to beat Talerico: Paxton tells ‘Ruthless’
In an exclusive interview following last week’s runoff victory in Texas, Republican nominee Ken Paxton told the Ruthless Podcast that his party is uniting behind him to beat Democrat State Rep. James Talarico in the general election."We’ve got to go on and beat the Democrat. That's the key. The guy that I'm running against, as you well know, is quite radical and maybe would have trouble getting elected in California if he's so radical," the Texas Attorney General said in an interview that will b...
Former primary rival resurfaces to challenge scandal-plagued Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
Scandal-plagued democratic socialist Graham Platner’s continued controversies have led his former primary rival to speak out and remind Mainers that she remains on the ballot despite having suspended her campaign.Platner has been hit with one controversy after another, though he remains the heavy favorite heading into next Tuesday’s primary contest, as his only active opponent, David Costello, has failed to gain traction.But Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign for Senate earlier t...
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Police chief apologises for officers handcuffing fatally stabbed teenager
Nowak, 18, repeatedly told officers he'd been stabbed and couldn't breathe.
Dave Roberts calls criticism of Dodgers' spending 'lazy,' says rivals should 'look in the mirror'
The Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball. That's the endless complaint from a number of uninformed fans, outside observers, certain media members and opposing owners happy to push for a salary cap to guarantee themselves more profits.A few years ago, however, they were the laughingstock of the sport. When they won the 2020 World Series in Arlington, these same fans and outsiders called it a "Mickey Mouse ring" that didn't count. The Dodgers then won 106 games in 2021, only to be eliminated i...
Justice Department launches Title VI investigation into DEI programs at Arizona State University
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced on Wednesday that it launched an investigation into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices at Arizona State University (ASU) after it identified recent viral videos indicating the school denied equal treatment to students based on race, color or national origin.In a statement released by the DOJ, officials alleged the discrimination was carried out while the university was attempting to hide its practices from federal scru...
Trump suffers rare House defeat as bipartisan vote moves to withdraw troops from Iran conflict
President Donald Trump suffered a rare defeat in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after Democrats joined by a handful of Republicans voted to sharply curb his war powers in Iran. Lawmakers voted 215-208 to withdraw troops from using military force against Iran absent congressional authorization. All Democrats present voted for the measure to effectively halt the U.S. military campaign against Iran. Meanwhile, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Warren Davison, R-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., ...
Country star Wyatt Flores announces new album 'Scared of Heights,' new song out Friday
Rising country music star Wyatt Flores has a new album on the way.The 24-year-old singer from Oklahoma is riding a lot of positive momentum in the genre, and his red dirt style is a massive hit with fans.Few have enjoyed rises in popularity over the past year like he has, and Flores now appears ready to take things to the next level.Flores hopped on Instagram earlier in the week to share some major news:COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATION WYATT FLORES SHOCKS INTERNET WITH NEW SONG, UNEXPECTED COLLABORATIONH...
New ways to prevent flu revealed in 'accidental' lab breakthrough, study finds
An accidental lab discovery has opened the door to entirely new ways of preventing the flu.While investigating how influenza replicates, researchers discovered that different flu strains use completely different strategies to infiltrate human cells, SWNS reported.By targeting the specific molecules the viruses rely on, scientists found that they could block them from entering new cells and halt their replication altogether.5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE GETTING YOUR FLU SHOT, ACCORDING TO DOCT...
Shopping for America 250? Here's what's actually made in the USA and what's imported
As America 250 approaches, more shoppers are seeking out products made in the United States. We rounded up standout American-made brands and identified which products are still manufactured domestically and which ones are imported. From All American Clothing jeans and Estwing tools to select New Balance sneakers and All-Clad cookware, these are the tried-and-true American-made picks worth buying.READ MORE: America 250 is coming: What to know and the best commemorative gear to buyMade in the USA...
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Five Eyes warns China is targeting military personnel to leak secrets
Individuals are targeted through networking sites such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
Rupert Everett confesses 'I ruined myself' trying to build muscle for leading man roles
Rupert Everett is revealing the dark side of Hollywood's body-image pressures.The veteran actor said years spent trying to sculpt the perfect leading-man physique have left him dealing with serious physical consequences decades later."I ruined myself. Now I'm almost crippled as a result," Everett confessed to The Guardian.SYDNEY SWEENEY SHARES HOLLYWOOD'S DISTURBING BEAUTY DEMAND WHEN SHE WAS 16 YEARS OLDThe "My Best Friend's Wedding" star, 67, noted that years of intense weightlifting in the 19...
'The View' erupts after Hostin declares 'I would hold my nose' and vote for scandal-plagued Graham Platner
Co-hosts of "The View" feuded on-air over whether Democrats should hold their noses and support Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner as he remains embroiled in multiple controversies."Yesterday, I was sort of on the fence," co-host Sunny Hostin recalled. "I’m like, ‘Character matters, morals matter. I can’t believe that this is the person in Maine to take on Susan Collins.’ I’m now convinced that we are really in a bad place in this country. Democrats have to take over the Senate. They have to ...
Joe Pavelski helps former teammate Tomas Hertl snap brutal goal drought at perfect time
The Stanley Cup Final got off to a hot start on Tuesday night with a wild shootout between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, with the latter coming away with a 5-4 win.It was a back-and-forth affair with Carolina scoring on the first shot of the series from Nikolaj Ehlers, who tacked on another later in the period for good measure.But Vegas battled back to tie and then take the lead, and it was Tomas Hertl who potted what proved to be the game-winner.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE TH...
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UK protests over teen murder case turn violent as leaders urge calm
New York Times: Politicians and commentators have accused the police of anti-white bias.
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UK protests over student murder case turn violent as leaders urge calm
New York Times: Politicians and commentators have accused the police of anti-white bias.
WATCH: Sanders lashes out at GOP ‘morality’ while rallying behind Dem with Nazi-linked tattoo
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., lashed out at towel-clad Republican staffers outside the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee's (DSCC) headquarters this week after they confronted him and other top Dems over their support for scandal-plagued Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.Video obtained by Fox News Digital shows the Republican protesters, including staffers from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), dressed in towels to mock a sexually suggestive Kik profile photo of Platne...
Bessent sets record straight on Trump team dinner clash that nearly turned into a throwdown: ‘Kick his a--’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed his past clash with Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s newly tapped acting intelligence chief, after senators pressed him Wednesday over reports that he once threatened to punch him at a dinner party."Did you actually tell Pulte you were going to punch them in the face," asked North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis on Wednesday, referencing reports from 2025 that Bessent threatened Pulte during a dinner. "No sir, I actually said I was going to ki...
Detective arrested after allegedly pulling gun on fellow officer for microwaving fish at police station
A South Carolina detective was arrested and fired after he allegedly pointed his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside a police station, with a report citing an arrest warrant alleging the confrontation stemmed from the officer microwaving fish in a communal microwave.Michael Debiase, 46, was a detective with the Myrtle Beach Police Department. He was arrested June 2, and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person.The New York Post reported, citing an arrest warran...
Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals preview: why one expert is picking New York to win the series
At the beginning of the season, I did a podcast with my good buddy, Geoff Clark. We picked our winners and discussed a variety of things from the NBA. There was talk about MVP and who would finish where, but I took the Thunder to win the NBA Championship. I doubled down with that at the beginning of the playoffs. I then tripled down on them by saying they would win Game 7 at home. I was wrong, and now we have the Knicks and Spurs in the NBA Finals.Getting to the postseason is half the battle, so...
Reporter's Notebook: Rebels threaten to upend GOP agenda amid growing frustrations with Trump
You always knew Lady Elaine Fairchilde would sow chaos on "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood" when she uttered the incantation "boomerang-toomerang-soomerang!"Lady Elaine was the mischievous puppet on the show who bore a resemblance to Rod Stewart. She often waved around her boomerang if someone in the Neighborhood of Make Believe ticked her off, and she would literally flip the neighborhood upside down with her "boomerang-toomerang-soomerang!"That’s where we stand with things these days on Capitol Hi...
NBA Finals Game 1 preview: Why the Knicks at +5.5 could be the smart bet against the Spurs
I feel as though I’ve written about 2,000 words about the NBA Finals already, and we haven’t even had the first tip-off. It probably isn't enough to do the series justice, either. This is such a great matchup and series that I am genuinely looking forward to every game. The first one will give one team an upper hand, but obviously can’t dictate the entire series. There should be some testing out and checking the other’s game plan, but this will still be must-watch TV as the Knicks battle the Spu...
MAGA bikini congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna patrols streets in a cop car, Angel goes flying and abandoned malls
First Hump Day of a new month. Who has it better than us? Nobody! I'm actually coming to you live from inside our local Hyundai dealership, where the First Lady's car is getting an oil change.She's only 3,000 miles behind, so it should be in good shape!"You actually have three recalls out for this vehicle," the poor teenager at the desk says to me as I'm checking in. "We can fix one today, we have to order a part for the other one, and they still can't find a fix for the third one.""Great, glad ...
GOP advances ICE funding package after forcing Trump's controversial $2B fund into retreat
After delays spurred by shock announcements from the Trump administration, Senate Republicans have officially launched their play to fund immigration enforcement. The upper chamber took the first step in the last leg of the process to advance a roughly $70 billion package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol after being derailed by the administration’s surprise "anti-weaponization" fund. It comes after uncertainty over whether acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s...
Trump expected to attend Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
President Donald Trump is expected to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden on June 8, OutKick confirmed through a source familiar with the plans.The New York Post was first to report the news Wednesday.That means the president is expected to be in the building for one of the biggest nights in modern Knicks history.The Knicks will host an NBA Finals game for the first time in 27 years after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in t...
Bari Weiss addresses Scott Pelley firing in CBS News staff call, says it's the ‘path that he chose’
Scott Pelley accused CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of misleading staff about his firing after she told employees Wednesday that the network tried to "find a way back" with the longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent before cutting ties.Weiss reportedly told staff during the network’s 9 a.m. ET editorial call that Pelley’s departure followed a breakdown in trust and mutual respect after his clash with new management. But Pelley directly disputed Weiss' account in a statement, saying CBS executi...
Defying the odds: Why these three long shots could be Heisman trophy winners this season
The college football season is still almost three months away, but there is never a bad time to start looking forward to 2026.As a matter of fact, if you haven't started prognosticating playoff brackets and award winners, you're already behind.Today, we are talking Heisman trophy hopefuls, but not in the traditional sense.Sure, anyone can sit here on the internet and say that Arch Manning or Jeremiah Smith will be in New York in December, but can you find the diamond in the rough that will shock...
Cold case of missing news anchor rocked by claim of confession in roadside meltdown: report
A private investigator has reportedly identified a possible suspect in the three-decades-old mystery surrounding the cold-case disappearance of an Iowa news anchor. The case began in the early-morning hours of June 27, 1995, when Jodi Huisentruit did not show up to anchor the local morning news in Mason City, Iowa. Her disappearance sparked a three-decades-long search by authorities that prompted multiple theories surrounding the case, though her body has never been recovered and no one has been...
MMA star Ben Askren returns to fighting less than a year after double lung transplant, stint on life support
Former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren will be fighting for the first time in nearly seven years after undergoing a double-lung transplant.Last year, Askren was on a ventilator and ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), with his wife, Amy, going as far as saying he needed a "miracle."Well, the miracle occurred, and a comeback is now on the horizon.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAskren will face former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in a wrestling mat...
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Japan’s bear crisis deepens with four more attacks
Last year a record 13 people were killed in more than 230 bear attacks.
Trump expands Cuba sanctions beyond US companies in major crackdown on foreign enablers
The Trump administration is rolling out what experts describe as the most significant expansion of U.S. sanctions on Cuba in decades.The administration is attempting what supporters say is the first broad application of Cuba-related secondary sanctions against foreign firms, aiming not only at Havana itself but also at foreign companies and banks that continue doing business with the island’s military-linked economic empire. The new framework, established under an executive order signed by Presi...
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Hotel fire: 21 die in New Delhi blaze as other guests jump from upper floors
Among the dead were people who had flown to India for medical treatment.
Brandon Aiyuk drove 104 MPH near Levi's Stadium and filmed it, now a warrant has been issued for his arrest
At some point, Brandon Aiyuk has to learn that stupid decisions come with consequences. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver may be about to get that lesson after authorities issued a warrant for his arrest over an alleged 104 miles per hour speeding incident.Aiyuk will be arrested because the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued a misdemeanor arrest warrant for the charge of exhibition of speed, a misdemeanor, a spokesperson confirmed to OutKick and Fox News. The California...
Nick Saban urges Senate to pass legislation to fix college sports, but coaching contracts glossed over
The ongoing debate over whether Congress should intervene in college sports took center stage in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as Nick Saban headlined a group of witnesses warning that the current system is unsustainable without federal legislation.There’s little doubt that NIL and the transfer portal have created a host of challenges. Some schools are spending upward of $40 million on football rosters for the upcoming season, while constant player movement has left athletic departments scrambl...
Kylie Jenner sends fans into a frenzy as she showcases her curves in pink string bikini
Kylie Jenner looked pretty in pink in her latest Instagram post.The 28-year-old reality star shared a series of photos from her girls trip to Turks and Caicos for her Kylie Cosmetics brand, sharing pictures of her and her girls at dinner, the beautiful table set up and multiples of her in a pink bikini.She captioned the post, "sunset dinner with @kyliecosmetics 💓."In the photos, Jenner is posing in a pink string bikini in different locations. In one of the photos she has her back to the camera a...
Courtney Clenney's defense inspects knives at center of OnlyFans model's murder case ahead of trial: report
If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic abuse, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.Courtney Clenney’s defense team has inspected the knives at the center of her murder case as the former OnlyFans model awaits trial in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli.During a pretrial hearing on Monday, Clenney’s attorneys confirmed they had been able to examine the knives involved in the case, according to Court TV. Her attorneys also told the j...
Knicks fans would save money flying to San Antonio for NBA Finals games instead of buying MSG tickets
New York Knicks fans would save money by flying to San Antonio to attend an NBA Finals game rather than buying tickets to a game at Madison Square Garden.As of publication, the cheapest tickets for a Knicks home game at MSG are selling for nearly $4,000 apiece. CNN highlighted the disparity on Wednesday, just hours before Game 1 of the NBA Finals."It absolutely would be cheaper [to fly to San Antonio for a game]," analyst Matt Egan said. "You could get a hotel for a few nights in San Antonio for...
Cody Johnson fires back at critics, calls Alaska grizzly bear hunt a 'conservationist effort'
Cody Johnson is pushing back after catching heat online for a recent grizzly bear hunt in Alaska.The country music star appeared on "American Country Countdown" with Ryan Fox last week, where he addressed criticism that poured in after he shared photos from a 10-day hunting trip in the Alaskan wilderness.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK"I caught so much flak for shooting this bear," Johnson said. "Whereas people in Alaska, they praised it, because when you don’t control a predator popul...
WATCH: Rubio scorches claim Trump weighed finances in Iran decisions: ‘Not even for a millisecond’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio forcefully pushed back Wednesday against a Democratic lawmaker's suggestion that President Donald Trump may have considered personal financial interests when making decisions related to the recent conflict with Iran.Rubio called the allegation "completely false" and said he has never heard the president discuss his own finances in connection with war or foreign policy.The exchange came during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, when Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y...
Al Sharpton compares White House UFC fight night to 'fights for the slave masters'
Rev. Al Sharpton accused President Donald Trump and Republicans of trying to return the country to a more racist era during a Thursday appearance on MS NOW's "Morning Joe," tying the dispute over redistricting to Trump's planned UFC event on the White House lawn and his admiration for Andrew Jackson."Trump and others are trying to bring us back to an America that we struggled to get out of," Sharpton said.Sharpton argued that Trump’s embrace of a White House UFC event was connected to the same p...
Bret Michaels is supportive of daughter Raine’s ‘brilliant decision’ to follow her dreams of selling feet pics
If you had told me when I was growing up that one day the adult children of aging rock stars would be appearing on something called reality TV sharing their hopes and dreams with them, I would have first looked at you like you had two heads. Then, after grasping the concept of reality TV, I would have said where do I sign up?Who doesn’t want to see heartfelt conversations between a guy like Bret Michaels, 63, and his model daughter Raine, 26, about her future? A future that could involve followi...
Trump admin cracks down on Colorado school district that may have allegedly put up to 61 males on girls' teams
FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) sent a warning letter to the Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado on Wednesday, after the department determined in March that the school district may have allegedly put up to 61 male students on girls' sports teams, Fox News Digital previously reported. Wednesday's letter warns the district that it has 10 days to come to a resolution with ED, or it will receive a follow-up letter of impending enforcement action, and risks termination of ...
DHS confirms DUI charge against non-English-speaking driver in Virginia crash that killed 5
FIRST ON FOX The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that a non-English-speaking naturalized U.S. citizen from China accused of causing a Virginia crash that killed five people and injured dozens more Friday morning is now facing charges for driving under the influence and without a valid license.Jing Sheng Dong, 48, of Staten Island, New York, is charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving, according to a statement from ...
Sex criminals, gang members abused child immigration program to enter US, DHS reveals
EXCLUSIVE The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says that thousands of illegal aliens many of them sex criminals, murderers and known members of brutal gangs have abused a program meant to protect at-risk minors in order to gain entry into the United States.A report from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) first obtained by Fox News Digital reveals the extent to which the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) program is riddled with fraud, and oftentimes exploited by the worst-of-th...
Graham Platner’s cocaine brag resurfaces as unearthed posts reveal blunt admission
Graham Platner, the presumptive Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, bragged in newly resurfaced social media posts about doing hard drugs while on military leave – adding that he had "no regrets" about his past escapades. Platner, a combat veteran of both the Marine Corps and the Army National Guard, claimed in a 2020 Reddit post made under the handle P-Hustle that he was "partying it up" by using drugs while backpacking through Spain on military leave. In a post made that same year, he admi...
Bodycam footage fuels backlash after police handcuff dying stabbing victim
Newly released police bodycam footage is intensifying scrutiny of local police after officers handcuffed an 18-year-old university student who repeatedly told them he had been stabbed and could not breathe moments before dying on a Southampton street.The video, released Monday following the murder conviction of 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa, shows Henry Nowak telling officers, "I’ve been stabbed" and "I can’t breathe" while lying on the ground after the Dec. 3, 2025, attack.One officer responded: "I...
President Trump questions why Jill and Joe Biden went to a Waffle House after she feared stroke
President Donald Trump questioned why former first lady Jill Biden and former President Joe Biden went to Waffle House after the infamous 2024 debate during an interview on Wednesday, after Jill recently revealed she worried that Joe was having a stroke on stage."People saw him before the debate, and he was fine," Trump began as "Pod Force One" host Miranda Devine noted that Jill and Joe went to a Waffle House in Georgia after the debate ended. "I wouldn't say it was Winston Churchill, but he wa...
Officials lay out ICE's role at Los Angeles World Cup plans, announce boosted security for Iran games
Members of Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be staffed in Los Angeles during the World Cup but will not be actively detaining foreign travelers, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said this week.ICE's presence at World Cup games has been an ongoing discussion, especially in Los Angeles, to the point that SoFi Stadium union workers issued a complaint to the attorney general of California, stating that they could be at risk of being targeted by ICE due to FIFA's accreditation process....
House Republican says staffer 'reprimanded' over 'hurtful' post slamming homosexuality during Pride Month
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee said a communications staffer was reprimanded after making a "stupid" and "hurtful" social media post."Earlier today while working on the farm, my phone began going crazy because of a post made by a member of my comms team. The post was stupid, hurtful and a complete distraction from my America First focus. The employee has been reprimanded," Ogles said in a post on Tuesday night.The House Republican appears to have been referring to a post on his @RepOgles X acc...
Ex-Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen is making his NASCAR debut in the San Diego street race
NASCAR is headed to San Diego's Naval Base Coronado next month for a street race, and that makes it as good a time as any for Trackhouse Racing to dust off the ol' No. 91 car.And, boy, do they have a heck of a driver to put in it.On Wednesday, the team announced that ex-Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen will drive its No. 91 Chevrolet in San Diego in what will be the Dane's NASCAR debut.Magnussen raced for McLaren, Renault and Haas in F1 and has moved over to sports car racing after leaving the s...
Watch: Shaheen dodges reporter's Platner questions as aide creates donut distraction
A campaign staffer for congressional candidate Stefany Shaheen repeatedly shoved a pastry into the camera of an America Rising tracker as he questioned her about whether she supported Graham Platner's U.S. Senate campaign. Shaheen did not respond.Platner, the Democratic nominee for Maine's open Senate seat, has faced a string of controversies over the past year. Reports from last month revealed that he exchanged sexually explicit messages with up to a dozen women while married. The scandal follo...
Brian Hooker may have left US, friend claims but former prosecutor says feds likely have him in crosshairs
HOPE TOWN, Bahamas Speculation is starting to swirl over where Brian Hooker, husband of Lynette Hooker, may be following the mystery around her Bahamas disappearance.A source claiming to be a close friend of Brian's said he may have left the U.S. by way of the California-Mexico border by land or possibly by water.It is possible given Hooker's extensive boating experience, the source said.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XThe close friend said, "You're telling me, Brian, 6'4", Marine Corps tatto...
Mullin tells Congress primary border wall will be done by June 2027, secondary wall by summer 2028
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced on Wednesday the administration is on track to have the primary border wall, from the Pacific to the Gulf of America, completed by June 2027.He added all contracts will be out by the end of this month, noting the department is making "great progress."Mullin's comments came as he testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about his department's 2027 fiscal year budget. He testified before the Senate Appropriatio...
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One dead and 63 injured in Iran missile attack on Kuwait airport
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Iran claims Kuwait airport strike that killed one and injured 63 was US defence missile
The attacks will further test a ceasefire in place since April.
Popular amusement park bans guest for life after roller coaster stunt viral video
A YouTuber has been banned for life from visiting all Six Flags parks after posting a viral video that appeared to show him eating chicken nuggets while riding one of the country's most famous roller coasters.The video, uploaded in May by content creator Allen Ferrell, shows him attempting to eat McDonald's chicken nuggets while riding Millennium Force at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.The stunt quickly gained attention online, generating hundreds of thousands of views and prompting a response fr...
Biden crashes Jill’s book tour with awkward ‘love’ question that leaves viewers cringing
Former first lady Jill Biden was interrupted by a surprise appearance from former President Joe Biden during a New York stop promoting her memoir Tuesday, leading to an awkward exchange with moderator Whoopi Goldberg that quickly drew reaction online."Joe has a question. Like you couldn't ask it later," joked Jill Biden as the former president emerged from the audience."Who do you love most in the whole world?" asked Joe Biden. "Whoopi," the former first lady responded, laughing. JOE AND JILL BI...
