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X hits back after France summons Musk, raids offices in deepfake probe
French police are probing X over alleged child abuse content and hate crimes.
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Australian Health Minister Mark Butler unable to comment on care provided to family killed in suspected murder-suicide
Friends say the family fought for NDIS support before funding was cut.
Leaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly blueprint for crushing Iran protests
Leaked documents from the Iranian regime reveal a coordinated plan by its security apparatus, approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to violently suppress nationwide protests using force, surveillance and internet shutdowns.Excerpts of the documents, reviewed by Fox News Digital, show that Iran’s Supreme National Security Council developed the strategy after the 2019 nationwide protests that came amid fuel price hikes and economic collapse.At a National Council of Resistance of Iran ...
Ex-FBI agent urged criminal probe of Elon Musk’s X use, likened it to Clinton email scandal
EXCLUSIVE: An ex-FBI agent sought to open an investigation into Elon Musk’s use of X while leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in 2025, likening his activity to then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server, according to an email exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital.Fox News Digital exclusively obtained the email sent by a now-former FBI agent that was first shared as a legally protected whistleblower disclosure to Senate Judiciary Committee Chair...
Former NFL star talks about the severity of Sam Darnold, Drake Maye's injuries ahead of the Super Bowl
Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Hasselbeck played in the NFL for 18 seasons and was no stranger to playing through injuries.Both of the quarterbacks in the Super Bowl are listed on the injury report. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is listed with an oblique injury, something he has played through for the last two weeks, while New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is listed with a right shoulder injury.Hasselbeck said he had Darnold’s injury and said it is not painful.CLICK HE...
FOX Sports' Jamie Little talks about covering the 150th edition of the Westminster Dog Show: 'Such an honor'
The 150th edition of the Westminster Dog Show is underway.The highly anticipated event has taken place at the Javits Center and will conclude at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. "Prove-It," the Border Collie, handled by Amber McCune, won the Westminster’s Masters Agility Championship on Saturday.The conformation part of the show began with best of breed judging from the Javits Center on Monday, and group judging continued on Tuesday, on FS1, where Best in Show is awarded.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPO...
Tom Brady refuses to pick sides as Patriots return to Super Bowl: 'Don’t have a dog in the fight'
The New England Patriots find themselves back in the Super Bowl for the first time since the Tom Brady Era in Foxborough, and it’s been quite the turnaround for the franchise that won only four games in back-to-back seasons heading into 2025.But, while Brady spent 20 seasons leading the Patriots at quarterback, he is now a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, while also serving as a FOX Sports announcer during the season.So, is Brady still rooting for his old squad?CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS...
ChatGPT is back up after an outage disrupted use this afternoon
If you had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot experienced a partial outage for many users this afternoon, with Down Detector saw reports reaching more than 12,000 reports around the peak point of the issue today.. OpenAI issued a status update shortly after noting that "elevated error rates" were occurring for ChatGPT and Platform users. That problem was marked as resolved at 5:14PM ET.While the initial outage may be repaired, OpenAI does still have an active status al...
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US investigators still seeking clues after disappearance of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mum
Arizona sheriff says 'we hope we are' seeking someone who is still alive.
The Scripts for David Lynch’s Never-Made Netflix Pitch May Soon Be Published
The director's daughter, Jennifer Lynch, said the scripts for 'Unrecorded Night' could be made public soon.
Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Epstein ties 'unraveling' after document dump, experts warn
Royal experts warned that Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s attempt to frame her ties to Jeffrey Epstein as an "incidental brush with a bad guy" is unraveling, after newly unsealed documents reignited scrutiny of her judgment and credibility.Mette-Marit was mentioned in over 1,000 files recently released from multiple investigations into the late-financier. Mette-Marit was involved in "contact and meetings" with Epstein between 2011 and 2013 and continued communication with him into 2014, according t...
Families of 3 Massachusetts women who died at Belize resort file $100m lawsuit against hotel, Expedia: report
The families of three Massachusetts women who died of carbon monoxide poisoning last year while staying at a hotel in Belize have filed a wrongful death lawsuit, naming the resort and Expedia, the travel site, as defendants.Wafae El-Arar, 26, Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, and Imane Mallah, 24, were all found dead on Feb. 22, 2025 at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro.All three women had all had fatal exposure to carbon monoxide," authorities said at the time. COLORADO JURY AWARDS FAMILY $205M AFTER...
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All of Catalina's deer will be killed to restore the island's ecosystem
On Friday, California wildlife officials approved a plan to shoot the island
Stephen A Smith warns Hall of Fame if Tom Brady is denied first-ballot: ‘Burn down the building’
With Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft both missing out on being first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famers, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith got to thinking — what happens when Tom Brady can be voted on?The legendary quarterback, who spent two decades leading a dynasty with the New England Patriots, has all-time NFL records and seven Super Bowl rings to boot. If there's anyone fit to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, it's Brady.But that was until Belichick, his head coach in New England, shockingly...
DHS Secretary Noem stands by body camera requirement for federal agents following Trump comments
Secretary Kristi Noem stood by her decision to equip federal agents with body cameras after President Donald Trump said the move "wasn’t [his] decision."During an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the DHS secretary said body cameras would make "sure that people know the truth of a situation," and that both agents and the American people want cameras on federal law enforcement officials. "Our officers want [body cams] and the people want it, they want the relationship with their communit...
Canada's next election likely to face AI-assisted interference, watchdogs say
Bad actors will likely use artificial intelligence and deep fake technology to try to disrupt Canada’s next federal election warn two of the country’s top election watchdogs.
Lawmakers question whether US moving fast enough to capitalize on Hezbollah's weakened state
A House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee hearing on Tuesday underscored what lawmakers and witnesses repeatedly described as a "historic" but "narrowing" opportunity to weaken Hezbollah and restore Lebanese state sovereignty, while exposing sharp disagreement over whether current U.S. policy is moving fast or forcefully enough.Opening the hearing, Chairman Mike Lawler, R-NY., said Lebanon is "at a crossroads" following the Nov. 2024 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, arguing th...
Native American tribe responds to Billie Eilish's 'stolen land' Grammy comments
The Tongva tribe in Southern California responded to singer Billie Eilish's comments declaring "no one is illegal on stolen land" at the Grammy Awards Sunday night.While accepting the Grammy for Song of the Year, the 24-year-old singer drew backlash for using her acceptance speech to attack border enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)."No one is illegal on stolen land," Eilish said while wearing an "ICE OUT" pin. "I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we need to...
Popular chip brand exits coastal hometown after decades as workers face layoffs
A popular potato chip brand is leaving its coastal hometown after more than four decades of operations — but its signature name will remain.The Campbell's Co. announced that it was closing the Cape Cod chip plant in Hyannis, Massachusetts, according to a Jan. 29 news release. The brand was founded in Hyannis — a beach town known for its association with the Kennedys — and the plant, which will end production in April, has been in use since 1985.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERT...
NBC confirms Savannah Guthrie will not attend Winter Olympics as search for her mother intensifies
NBC has confirmed reports that "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie will not be attending the Winter Olympics in Italy as the search for her mother intensifies."Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time," a spokesperson for NBC Sports told Fox News Digital."Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother. We will share additional information about our Opening Ceremony coverage plan...
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California doctor sent abortion pills to Texas woman. Under a new law, her boyfriend is suing
A California doctor this week became the first physician to be sued under a new Texas law that allows private citizens to pursue civil legal action against anyone who provides abortion medication in Texas.
Major medical organization urges delaying youth gender surgeries
The nation’s leading plastic surgery organization announced Tuesday its recommendation against gender transition surgeries for young people, citing "insufficient evidence" to support the procedures for patients under 19.The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), which represents 92% of board-certified plastic surgeons in the U.S., issued the new position statement to members who provide gender-related services. Breaking from other major medical groups in the U.S. who’ve supported these tre...
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Prince Harry’s team ‘sent private investigator death threat’
Gavin Burrows says a voicemail threatened him on behalf of Graham Johnson.
Comedian defiant as Minnesota venue cancels six sold-out shows after he mocked Renee Good
A Minnesota comedy club abruptly canceled six sold-out shows by comedian Ben Bankas after a viral clip of his stand-up routine — in which he mocked a woman who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent — ignited outrage.Laugh Camp Comedy Club in St. Paul pulled the plug on Bankas’ scheduled January 30–February 1 performances after backlash erupted over jokes he made about Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three who was killed during an encounter wit...
Take-Two hit pause on the Switch 2 port of Borderlands 4
2K owner Take-Two has paused development on Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2, the company shared during its Q3 2026 earnings presentation. The Switch 2 port was originally planned to be released on October 3, 2025, a few weeks after the game's September 12 launch on all other platforms, but was indefinitely delayed on September 23."We made the difficult decision to pause development on that SKU," Take-Two told Variety. "Our focus continues to be delivering quality post-launch content for ...
Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn
Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort.The traveler arrived Jan. 26 on Viva Aerobus Flight 518 at Tom Bradley International Terminal B, Gate 201A, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH).The department stated that individuals who were in Terminal B ...
12-year-old allegedly alive underwater for minutes before fatal scuba class failure: lawsuit
The grieving parents of a Texas girl who drowned during a scuba certification class have filed a lawsuit against two agencies alleging the child’s death was preventable. On Aug. 16, 2025, 12-year-old Dylan Harrison attended a private open water class purchased by her parents from Scubatoys, a local dive-shop, according to FOX 4. When the family reportedly arrived at The Scuba Ranch, a scuba training take located in nearby Terrell, they were told their daughter would be placed in a group of seven...
Patriots' Drake Maye shrugs off shoulder injury concerns ahead of Super Bowl LX: 'I'll be just fine'
There is some concern for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye heading into Super Bowl LX, but the second-year signal caller isn’t worried about his injury designation.Maye came into the week in Santa Clara with a shoulder ailment, though he and his coaching staff downplayed the severity of it before the big game."I feel good. I'll be just fine," Maye said on Super Bowl opening night, via NFL.com. "I threw a good bit. I threw as much as I would at a normal practice. I felt great and looki...
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Jill Biden’s ex-husband charged with murdering his wife
William Stevenson, 77, is charged with first-degree murder in Delaware.
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U.S. citizens shot at, dragged by immigration agents, testify before congressional Democrats
Democrats heard from three U.S. citizens who are residents of San Bernardino, Chicago and Minneapolis. Also present were two brothers and an attorney representing the family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother of three who was killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis last month.
CBC says it had 'no knowledge' of emails between Epstein and former employee
It appears that a former CBC Edmonton employee had multiple email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein while he was in prison, the latest Epstein files drop reveals.
Brandon Sanderson Reveals His Journey to Make a ‘Cosmere’ Adaptation
The fantasy author opens up on pitching the 'Cosmere' universe to streamers and making the adaptations he wants to.
Spain to Ban Under-16s on Social Media as the World Goes All in on Age Verification
Spain, Australia, and other countries are pushing social media age crackdowns to protect kids from the internet.
Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams is writing a novel and loves Joan Didion
Canadian actor and star of Heated Rivalry, Hudson Williams, revealed in a recent interview with Wonderland that he is working on a "semi-autobiographical" novel and enjoys literary fiction writers.
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...
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...
Meta’s Quest 3 Has the First VR Keyboard That Doesn’t Totally Suck
A new experimental feature actually makes typing in XR feel doable.
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...
The 3-Body Problem Just Got an Upgrade—and You Can Thank Einstein
A double sunset appears to be a true rarity in the cosmos, and general relativity explains why.
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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.
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...
All the Messy Drama Between OpenAI and Nvidia, Explained
The future of a $100 billion Nvidia-OpenAI agreement is looking murky.
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Melinda French Gates breaks silence on Bill Gates and Epstein claims
Newly released DOJ files include 2013 emails tying Bill Gates to Epstein.
An ‘Intimacy Crisis’ Is Driving the Dating Divide
In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at the root of the loneliness epidemic.
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...
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Statewide human trafficking crackdown led to hundreds of arrests, L.A. authorities say
Top law enforcement officials in Los Angeles said they mobilized federal, state and local agencies throughout California, arresting suspects on suspicion of sex crimes and ensuring that victims were "safely rescued."
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Tuberculosis outbreak reported at Catholic high school in Bay Area. Cases statewide are climbing
San Francisco public health officials issued a health advisory after identifying a tuberculosis outbreak in a private Catholic high school.
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 ...
Melinda French Gates Appears to Confirm Divorce With Bill Was Related to Epstein
"I had to leave my marriage," Melinda Gates told NPR after being asked about the newly released emails.
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...
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Palisades fire victims will see building permit fee relief during recovery
Council members voted to waive rebuilding fees for owners of properties destroyed in the Palisades fire. The city attorney still must prepare an ordinance on the financial relief.
The Best Gadgets for Throwing a Kick-Ass Super Bowl LX Party
Sure, TVs and sound systems are the crux of any good Super Bowl party, but there's so much more you could do to upgrade the NFL's Big Game.
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 ...
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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.
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...
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.
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...
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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.
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...
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons says doctors should delay gender-related surgeries until age 19
The society cited 'insufficient evidence' that benefits outweigh risks.
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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.
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...
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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.
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...
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...
Sam Altman Expects to Get What He Wants
He wants you to have AI whether you want it or not.
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...
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...
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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Trump says seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Harvard
The US President accuses Harvard of 'heinous illegalities' without naming any laws.
The Big ChromeOS and Android Merger May Be Google’s Last Walled Garden
The Google-pilled ChromeOS may die so that ‘Aluminum’ will live.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
‘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.
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...
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US House of Representatives passes spending bill ending Government shutdown
Twenty-one Democrats backed the funding deal while 21 Republicans opposed it.
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...
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.
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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.
Apple just made Xcode better for vibe coding
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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.
Two convicted of terrorism in Denmark for grenade attack near Israeli Embassy
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The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's Killings
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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 ...
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