Breaking News- Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying illegal migrants as expulsion flight operations begin January 26, 2025Illegal migrants were detained by the U.S. Coast Guard Southern California as part of Saturday's "alien expulsion flight operations."
- Novak Djokovic posts image of MRI showing hamstring injury after fans boo him for leaving match January 26, 2025Novak Djokovic posted a scan of his injured left hamstring on social media early Sunday, more than 24 hours after being booed at the Australian Open.
- Lizzo celebrates reaching weight-loss goal: 'I haven't seen this number since 2014!' January 26, 2025Lizzo marked a major milestone in her health journey as she revealed that she had reached her "weight release goal."
- Rubio demands answers with 2 more Americans reportedly held by Taliban January 26, 2025Two Americans remain in Taliban custody after a two-for-one prisoner exchange the Biden administration negotiated before departing the White House.
- Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady withdraws as Saints head coaching candidate: report January 26, 2025Despite already meeting with New Orleans Saints brass for an initial interview, Buffalo Bills assistant coach Joe Brady has declined a follow-up conversation with the franchise.
- CIA releases new analysis on COVID origins favoring lab leak theory January 26, 2025The CIA has changed its assessment on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, now favoring the lab leak theory. But some worry this could be an indication of politicization.
- Former NASCAR star Danica Patrick supports Trump revoking Fauci's security detail January 26, 2025Former NASCAR star Danica Patrick shared a news story about Anthony Fauci losing his security detail with a quote from President Trump, adding the caption "Damn right."
- Kristi Noem sworn in as Department of Homeland Security secretary after Senate confirmation January 26, 2025After a scheduling hiccup, Kristi Noem was finally sworn in Saturday as Department of Homeland Security secretary.
- ICE arrests 3 Tren de Aragua gang members in mass deportation push January 26, 2025Three Venezuelan gang members in the country illegally were arrested by ICE this week as President Donald Trump ramps up his promised mass deportations his first week in office.
- Mugshots of the week: Jan. 19-25, 2025 January 26, 2025These mugshots were taken for arrests made throughout the US the week of Jan. 19-25, 2025
- Missouri man sentenced in attempted White House attack with U-Haul truck January 26, 2025Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, of St. Louis, will spend nearly a decade in prison after an attempted attack on the White House using a rented box truck
- Bronny James scores career high during Lakers' G League affiliate team victory January 26, 2025Bronny James added an impressive dunk to his 31-point performance Friday to help lift the South Bay Lakers to a 122-110 win over Rip City Remix.
- Tom Green never felt his 'authentic self' in Hollywood, shares why he prefers a much simpler life in Canada January 26, 2025In a new interview with The New York Times, Tom Green, 53, opened up about his decision to move back home to Canada and explained why he enjoys the simpler things in life.
- Justin Baldoni's mom says the 'truth will shine' amid Blake Lively drama, urges him to keep his integrity January 25, 2025One month after being sued for sexual harassment by Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's support system is standing strong and sharing words of encouragement during his legal battle.
- As airlines button up dress codes, these clothes will get you kicked off a flight January 25, 2025Each airline has a right to dictate what will and will not fly on its planes. Here's a list of airlines from around the world that have dress codes for their passengers.
- 'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White confused by son being called 'thirst trap' January 25, 2025"Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White was left confused after learning that fansv had branded her son a "thirst trap" following his appearance in one of her Instagram videos last month.
- DAVID MARCUS: Mailboxes, used cars and other things making life hell in Asheville January 25, 2025Columnist David Marcus, writing from Asheville, N.C., says the people are banding together and helping each other four months after Hurricane Helene.
- Crowd caught on camera going wild after Trump stops by Las Vegas casino floor: 'USA! USA!' January 25, 2025President Trump walked through a casino floor Saturday shortly following a speech at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, delighting supporters.
- Riley Gaines tears into WNBA star, who gave Caitlin Clark black eye, for wearing anti-Trump shirt January 25, 2025Podcast host Riley Gaines jumped in on the backlash against WNBA player DiJonai Carrington after Carrington wore an anti-Trump shirt Friday.
- Florida man arrested for allegedly calling for Trump assassination on Facebook; Secret Service investigating January 25, 2025A Florida man was arrested after allegedly calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump on Facebook. The Secret Service is investigating.
- Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying illegal migrants as expulsion flight operations begin January 26, 2025
- World News
- Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo January 26, 2025The M23 rebel group has launched an advance on Goma, a city of more than one million people.
- Mexican workers set up tent city to house deportees from US January 26, 2025As well as a place to sleep, returning Mexicans will receive food, medicine and help in obtaining documents.
- Holocaust survivors fear Europe is forgetting the lessons of Auschwitz January 26, 2025Eighty years after the liberation of the concentration camp, some politicians have been quick to target outsiders.
- Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs January 25, 2025Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.
- Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs January 25, 2025Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.
- Bangkok tackles smog with week-long free public transport January 25, 2025Thai authorities make public transport in the capital free for one week, to try and tackle air pollution.
- Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal January 25, 2025Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.
- 'My beauty, you're home': Israeli women soldiers reunited with families January 25, 2025The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.
- 200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West Bank January 25, 2025The prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
- David Lammy 'horrified' after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face January 25, 2025The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.
- Emotional reunions as Israeli hostages see their families January 25, 2025The female IDF soldiers returned to Israel in the second ceasefire hostage and prisoner swap.
- West Bank celebrations as freed Palestinian prisoners return January 25, 2025The BBC's Jon Donnison watched on in Ramallah as the former captives were greeted by cheering crowds.
- Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone' January 25, 2025Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.
- Thrilled, scared and unsurprised: Americans react to Trump's first week January 25, 2025We spoke to 10 Americans across the political spectrum about Donald Trump's first actions as president.
- Trump tours LA fire destruction amid worries about disaster aid January 25, 2025Trump travelled to California amid concerns he might withhold disaster aid to the liberal state.
- Almost everything Trump did in his whirlwind first week January 25, 2025The new president promised to make heads spin on day one. The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins tries to keep up with what just happened.
- Pete Hegseth sworn in as US defence secretary after tie-breaking vote January 25, 2025The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.
- The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country January 25, 2025Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.
- Gaza rescuers face toll of their work: 'I have become afraid of my own memories' January 25, 2025Throughout the Israeli bombardment, the Civil Defence was responsible for pulling the living and the dead from the rubble.
- 'God forbid we should end up like Ukraine': Belarusians indifferent to election January 25, 2025Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus.
- Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo January 26, 2025
- US News
- Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying illegal migrants as expulsion flight operations begin January 26, 2025Illegal migrants were detained by the U.S. Coast Guard Southern California as part of Saturday's "alien expulsion flight operations."
- Mugshots of the week: Jan. 19-25, 2025 January 26, 2025These mugshots were taken for arrests made throughout the US the week of Jan. 19-25, 2025
- Missouri man sentenced in attempted White House attack with U-Haul truck January 26, 2025Sai Varshith Kandula, 20, of St. Louis, will spend nearly a decade in prison after an attempted attack on the White House using a rented box truck
- Florida man arrested for allegedly calling for Trump assassination on Facebook; Secret Service investigating January 25, 2025A Florida man was arrested after allegedly calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump on Facebook. The Secret Service is investigating.
- Wife of wealthy Florida real estate brother files for divorce as husband is denied bail in alleged sex scandal January 25, 2025The wife of a high-profile real estate agent accused last month with his two brothers of sexually assaulting and raping dozens of women, has reportedly filed for divorce.
- Trump administration needs more planes to carry out deportations: report January 25, 2025The Trump administration began its promised deportations of illegal immigrants this week, but senior Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said Friday that more aircraft are needed to speed up the process.
- TSA officer reportedly caught with firearm in busy Atlanta airport is arrested January 25, 2025Police arrest a TSA officer who was allegedly carrying a firearm beyond the security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a major travel hub.
- Up to 250,000 children born to illegal migrants in 2023: preliminary report January 25, 2025The Center for Immigration Studies estimates that there were between 225,000 to 250,000 U.S. births to illegal immigrants in 2023 as debate swirls over birthright citizenship.
- Hurricane survivors who met Trump in North Carolina share president's words that stuck with them January 25, 2025North Carolina locals who survived Hurricane Helene in September but suffered massive losses from the storm share their thoughts on President Donald Trump's visit.
- Compton Cowboys step up during Los Angeles wildfires to rescue endangered horses January 25, 2025The founder of the Compton Cowboys shared stories of unusual heroism and ongoing efforts to rescue horses during the devastating LA fires.
- Bryan Kohberger trial: New revelations in Idaho student murders case as defense grills lead detective in court January 25, 2025Judge Steven Hippler did not render any decisions, but two days of hearings revealed new information in the Idaho student murders case against Bryan Kohberger.
- Trump to declassify JFK files: Famed doctor who investigated assassination predicts what Americans could learn January 25, 2025A famed doctor who investigated the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy discussed what the upcoming release of the assassination files may reveal.
- Indiana attorney general files lawsuit against sheriff for defying feds on illegal immigration January 25, 2025Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's office is suing the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department in South Bend, Indiana, for refusing to comply with ICE over immigration orders.
- Arizona woman charged with murder of rideshare driver after allegedly using his car to run him over: report January 25, 2025An Arizona woman is accused of running over a 74-year-old rideshare driver multiple times with his car and was charged with second-degree muder.
- Vance tells March for Life it's a 'blessing to fight for the unborn' during first week in office January 24, 2025JD Vance told the March for Life crowd Friday he wants to bring back a focus on families in the United States with President's Trump's new administration.
- Marilyn Manson in the clear after years-long sex assault investigation: DA January 24, 2025Rock legend Marilyn Manson will not be prosecuted in a Los Angeles rape and domestic violence case, prosecutors said Friday after a years-long investigation.
- Idaho beefs up firing squad as Bryan Kohbeger trial nears January 24, 2025A new bill would make the firing squad Idaho's primary means of execution, after the state recently restored it as a backup amid struggles with lethal injection.
- Newark mayor says ICE agents raided 'without warrant,' violated Constitution January 24, 2025New Jersey Democratic officials slammed a workplace raid conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a seafood market in Newark on Thursday.
- Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger hearing, Menendez resentencing, Alexander brothers' 'trophies' January 24, 2025Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
- WATCH: Democrat state senator handcuffed after refusing to show driver's license at traffic stop January 24, 2025Body camera footage captured Oklahoma State Sen. Regina Goodwin's "very verbal" exchange with a police officer after she failed to hand over her license after being pulled over.
- Coast Guard intercepts boat carrying illegal migrants as expulsion flight operations begin January 26, 2025
- Tech News
- X refused to take down video viewed by Southport killer January 24, 2025Australia's internet regulator said X was the only major tech platform which refused its request.
- Three investigates 999 calls not getting through during outage January 24, 2025The company said the problems with its services on Thursday are now fixed.
- Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced January 24, 2025Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.
- Tech Decoded: The latest news direct to your inbox January 24, 2025Tech Decoded is the BBC's international technology newsletter, bringing you the latest.
- How to make oxygen on the moon January 24, 2025Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen.
- 'A mockery': Trump's new meme-coin sparks anger in crypto world January 23, 2025The president's meme-coin launch is being criticised as a stunt, while impatience grows for deregulation.
- ChatGPT back online after outage which hit thousands worldwide January 23, 2025It comes a day after owner OpenAI announced a massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
- Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture January 23, 2025Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.
- LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI January 23, 2025The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false.
- Tech giants are putting $500bn into 'Stargate' to build up AI in US January 22, 2025Trump has extolled the project as an important investment, but Elon Musk is throwing shade on it.
- TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram January 22, 2025Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.
- What does Trump's executive order mean for TikTok and who might buy it? January 22, 2025What does Donald Trump's executive order mean for the future of TikTok in the US?
- Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar January 22, 2025Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
- Government digital document app launching in summer January 21, 2025Veteran cards and driving licences will also be incorporated into a gov.uk wallet.
- Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off January 21, 2025The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.
- Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats' January 21, 2025Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media.
- Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency January 20, 2025$Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.
- TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge January 19, 2025TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.
- Watch: How TikTok 'went dark' in the US January 19, 2025BBC Tech Correspondent Lily Jamali explains what happened and what it means for the popular platform.
- UK set to introduce digital driving licences January 18, 2025The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory.
- X refused to take down video viewed by Southport killer January 24, 2025
- Political News
- CIA releases new analysis on COVID origins favoring lab leak theory January 26, 2025The CIA has changed its assessment on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, now favoring the lab leak theory. But some worry this could be an indication of politicization.
- Kristi Noem sworn in as Department of Homeland Security secretary after Senate confirmation January 26, 2025After a scheduling hiccup, Kristi Noem was finally sworn in Saturday as Department of Homeland Security secretary.
- ICE arrests 3 Tren de Aragua gang members in mass deportation push January 26, 2025Three Venezuelan gang members in the country illegally were arrested by ICE this week as President Donald Trump ramps up his promised mass deportations his first week in office.
- Crowd caught on camera going wild after Trump stops by Las Vegas casino floor: 'USA! USA!' January 25, 2025President Trump walked through a casino floor Saturday shortly following a speech at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, delighting supporters.
- Speaker Johnson invites Trump to address Congress amid busy first 100-day sprint January 25, 2025In a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital, House Speaker Mike Johnson invited President Donald Trump to address Congress on March 4 to share his 'America First vision for our legislative future.'
- Trump vows to deliver on 'no tax on tips' campaign promise during Las Vegas speech: '100% yours' January 25, 2025Speaking to thousands of supporters in Las Vegas, President Trump vowed to deliver on his "no tax on tips" campaign promise to hospitality workers Saturday.
- Israeli Columbia professor wants Trump to block certain institutions from receiving federal funding January 25, 2025Columbia associate professor activist Shai Davidai is calling on Trump to stop private institutions from receiving federal funds if they hire professors who support terror groups.
- Trump fires 17 government watchdogs at various federal agencies January 25, 2025President Donald Trump fired more than a dozen government watchdogs late Friday in a move that appears to have violated federal law requiring him to notify Congress.
- Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime' January 25, 2025Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.
- Senate confirms Kristi Noem as Trump’s Department of Homeland Security secretary January 25, 2025The Senate on Saturday confirmed Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security, at a time when border security and illegal immigration are top priorities.
- Why Trump's holding weekend rally in Las Vegas less than a week into new admin January 25, 2025President Trump is back in Las Vegas this weekend, to say thank you to Nevada voters for his November election victory in the key battleground state and to give details on his push to exempt tips from federal taxes.
- Trump's 'two sexes' executive order comes on heels of SCOTUS accepting another challenge to LGBT agenda January 25, 2025In his first week in office, President Donald Trump has enshrined only two genders, male and female, in federal policy through one of his slew of executive actions.
- Experts say first week of 'Trump effect' is derailing global climate movement's 'house of cards' January 25, 2025President Donald Trump's first week of executive orders is derailing the climate agenda's “house of cards," energy experts tell Fox News Digital.
- 'Just evil': Top Republican details Russia's 'horrific' mass abductions of Ukrainian children January 25, 2025Rep. Michael McCaul, former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is working to raise awareness about Ukrainian children taken into Russia.
- Senate forces rare weekend vote to push through Kristi Noem as Homeland Security chief January 25, 2025The Senate will meet for a rare session on Saturday to vote on whether to confirm Gov. Kristi Noem as the director of Homeland Security.
- 'Flooding the zone': Trump hits warp speed in first week back in office January 25, 2025Donald Trump is back in the White House and moving at warp speed. New presidents traditionally aim for a bevy of action and accomplishments in their first 100 days. He pulled it off in his first 100 hours.
- Republicans react to Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary: 'He is the change agent' January 25, 2025Republican lawmakers congratulated Pete Hegseth after he was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary on Friday, with GOP senators saying they were proud to vote for him.
- McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker January 25, 2025Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth, who was narrowly confirmed as President Donald Trump's defense secretary.
- Kristi Noem beats Senate confirmation hurdle, advancing to final vote for DHS role January 25, 2025Kristi Noem cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Friday, teeing up her final confirmation vote for early Sunday.
- Trump reinstates Mexico City Policy, separates taxpayer dollars and abortions January 25, 2025President Trump Friday signed an executive order reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which forbids using taxpayer money for coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization by NGOs.
- CIA releases new analysis on COVID origins favoring lab leak theory January 26, 2025
- Raw Reactions
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without TrumpThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate RepublicansOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For BidenWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
- Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of ColorAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
- Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season BeginsAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
- Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida RedIn his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
- Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More CommonPresidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
- Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- What Are The Swing States Of The Future?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
- Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And UtahUsually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
- Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
- After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP PrimaryOnce more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
- Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
- What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
- Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended CutThis is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
- How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The EconomyWhen Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt. Together, she and her […]
- Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less DebateThe crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
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- Science News
- UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile January 24, 2025The government says it will dispose of its 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium - currently stored at Sellafield.
- Giant iceberg on crash course with island, putting penguins and seals in danger January 23, 2025More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.
- Trump vows to leave Paris climate agreement and 'drill, baby, drill' January 21, 2025The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas.
- 'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds January 18, 2025Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.
- Nasa astronaut stuck in space ventures outside January 17, 2025Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.
- 'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii January 17, 2025A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.
- SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch January 17, 2025Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
- Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants January 17, 2025Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.
- Nepal's leader says it has too many tigers. Does it? January 16, 2025Wild tigers killed nearly 40 people in Nepal between 2019 and 2023. Solutions are hard to come by.
- Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance January 16, 2025Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.
- 'We sing to them': LA stables turn Noah's Ark for fire rescue animals January 15, 2025Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.
- Fatbergs turned into perfume - inside Britain's bizarre new industrial revolution January 15, 2025The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?
- Norway on track to be first to go all-electric January 13, 2025Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.
- Bumblebees winter nest-building 'due to climate' January 8, 2025Active worker bumblebees were spotted in Scotland over the Christmas break.
- Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx January 6, 2025After edging close to extinction, there are now some 2,000 Iberian lynxes in Spain and Portugal.
- 'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts January 5, 2025Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.
- To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital January 3, 2025The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.
- Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes January 3, 2025Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.
- Could bike lanes reshape car-crazy Los Angeles? January 1, 2025LA is trying to expand its cycling network ahead of the 2028 Olympics, but some are skeptical.
- Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts? December 31, 2024Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
- UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile January 24, 2025
- People In The News
- Lizzo celebrates reaching weight-loss goal: 'I haven't seen this number since 2014!' January 26, 2025Lizzo marked a major milestone in her health journey as she revealed that she had reached her "weight release goal."
- Tom Green never felt his 'authentic self' in Hollywood, shares why he prefers a much simpler life in Canada January 26, 2025In a new interview with The New York Times, Tom Green, 53, opened up about his decision to move back home to Canada and explained why he enjoys the simpler things in life.
- Justin Baldoni's mom says the 'truth will shine' amid Blake Lively drama, urges him to keep his integrity January 25, 2025One month after being sued for sexual harassment by Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's support system is standing strong and sharing words of encouragement during his legal battle.
- 'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White confused by son being called 'thirst trap' January 25, 2025"Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White was left confused after learning that fansv had branded her son a "thirst trap" following his appearance in one of her Instagram videos last month.
- Dave Coulier's cancer battle is getting 'more difficult,' but this morning ritual helps him pull through January 25, 2025During a recent interview with ABC WXYZ in Detroit, Dave Coulier's wife, Melissa, said that while the “Full House" alum's battle has gotten “difficult," they both remain positive.
- Lili Reinhart was 'disassociated' throughout 'Riverdale' bout due to intrusive thoughts about her body image January 25, 2025In a new interview with Self magazine, Lili Reinhart – who starred as Betty Cooper on “Riverdale" from 2017 to 2023 – opened up about her battle with body dysmorphia.
- Andie MacDowell says daughter Margaret Qualley pushed her to leave LA, live a quiet life in South Carolina January 25, 2025In a new interview with Drew Barrymore, Andie MacDowell explained why she decided to leave Los Angeles and start a much simpler life in South Carolina.
- 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman received death threats, admits she sacrificed her integrity to provide for kids January 25, 2025Nadya ‘Octomom’ Suleman recalled receiving "death threats" and making sacrifices after becoming a mother of 14. In 2009, Suleman welcomed the first surviving octuplets in history.
- Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: LA fires burn Chris Pratt's son's school, Meghan Markle's secret nickname January 25, 2025The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
- Mel Gibson doesn’t ‘blame’ celebrities fleeing Hollywood but vows to ‘fix’ as Trump’s special ambassador January 25, 2025Actor Mel Gibson told Fox News host Hannity the reason he decided to reside in California while several Hollywood celebrities made the decision to leave.
- 'Harpoon Hunters' star compares waiting for tuna to a 'sniper waiting to take a shot' January 25, 2025"Harpoon Hunters" stars Capt. Joe Dion and Capt. Niko Chaprales tell Fox News Digital what's it's like out on the water searching for giant bluefin tuna.
- ‘Gone with the Wind’ star ‘fell into darkness’ before mental breakdown: author January 25, 2025Vivien Leigh, who played Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind," died in 1967 at age 53 from tuberculosis. She also starred in "A Streetcar Named Desire" with Marlon Brando.
- Trump family dynasty brings royal flair to White House January 25, 2025Inauguration Day ushered in a royal wave of style for members of the Trump family, who resembled the British royals with their monochrome, classic fashion choices.
- Pamela Anderson tells Martha Stewart her mother urged her to pose for Playboy to cure her shyness January 25, 2025Pamela Anderson told Martha Stewart her mother pushed her to pose for Playboy in the '80s. Anderson and Stewart bonded over things they had in common at the start of their careers.
- Morgan Wallen bounces back with 'I'm the Problem' tour following chair-throwing legal drama January 25, 2025Morgan Wallen announced his new album, "I'm the Problem," and revealed he will be touring after concluding the legal drama from his chair-throwing incident last year.
- Jewel defends RFK Jr. MAHA ball performance, says Trump administration willing to help on mental health crisis January 25, 2025Jewel is responding to comments from her fans who were "disappointed" in her decision to perform at the MAHA Inaugural Ball, explaining she is willing to work with the administration on mental health issues.
- Justin Baldoni fires back at Blake Lively's gag order attempt, calling it 'tactical gamesmanship' January 24, 2025Justin Baldoni's legal team is firing back after Blake Lively demanded a gag order be placed on his lawyer, Bryan Freedman, after he released unedited footage from "It Ends With Us."
- Andie MacDowell, 66, diagnosed with painful neuromuscular disorder January 24, 2025Hollywood actress Andie MacDowell shared that she's been diagnosed with a painful neuromuscular disorder called piriformis syndrome.
- Josh Brolin slams Academy over Oscar snub, jokes he's going to 'quit acting' January 24, 2025Josh Brolin joked about quitting acting after "Dune: Part Two" director Denis Villeneuve did not receive an Oscar nomination.
- Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge ‘in a shocking state’ as disgraced duke maintains garden to pinch pennies: report January 24, 2025Todd Longstaffe Gowan, the Historic Royal Palaces gardener, told the UK's DailyMail that the disgraced Duke of York's Royal Lodge home is "impossible" to maintain at its current state.
- Lizzo celebrates reaching weight-loss goal: 'I haven't seen this number since 2014!' January 26, 2025
- Environmental News
- Allstate sued for allegedly tracking and selling 45M Americans' location data January 25, 2025Many apps unrelated to location still ask users for tracking permission, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit seeking to end this alleged practice by Allstate.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Musk vs. Altman January 25, 2025Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
- Willing to pay $175,000 for a life-size robot friend that remembers everything about you? January 25, 2025Melody, the artificial intelligence-powered robot, is life-sized and represents a move toward creating robots that resemble people in appearance and interaction.
- The NSA says do these 5 things with your phone right now January 24, 2025Here are five easy smartphone rules from the National Security Agency that you can follow to better protect your mobile device from hackers and scammers.
- Robotic dog helps those facing mental health and cognitive challenges January 24, 2025A U.S. robotics company has developed Jennie, a robotic pet powered by artificial intelligence that's designed to comfort those facing mental health challenges.
- The sickening truth: Healthcare data breaches reach all-time high January 23, 2025Healthcare records for more than 184 million Americans were breached in 2024, but you can take steps to minimize that risk. Kurt the CyberGuy explains.
- This flying motorcycle can take you from traffic to sky in minutes January 23, 2025The Skyrider X1 from Rictor claims to be the "first amphibious flying passenger motorcycle," and it combines land and air travel in one sleek design.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech titans sound off on Trump's AI project January 22, 2025Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
- 5 best home inventory apps to protect your property in case of emergency January 22, 2025Home inventory and restoration apps help itemize and track every item in your home in the event you have to make an insurance claim after a natural disaster.
- A new security seal of approval is coming to your smart home gadgets January 22, 2025The White House launched a new cybersecurity safety label, the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, intended to help consumers make informed decisions on smart device safety.
- 10 tech upgrades to save your time, privacy and money this year January 21, 2025Today's tech can help make life so much easier — if you know how to use it. Here are a few tips on the quickest and best ways to make your phone, laptop and other devices work for you.
- Does your Windows 11 PC keep restarting? Let's fix that frustrating problem January 21, 2025Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers Windows 11 restart fixes: Update drivers, run system scans and check hardware.
- Sony’s surprising entry into electric vehicle market January 21, 2025Sony and Honda's Afeela 1 EV launches with advanced tech and entertainment for $89,900. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives his takeaways.
- How to manage photos, videos on new laptop with limited space January 20, 2025With limited hard drive space, tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson offers these tips for storing large video files and photos.
- Chinese electric hypercar jumps over spikes, potholes while driving itself January 20, 2025Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says the $236,000 Yangwang U9 electric hypercar boasts 1,287 horsepower and can jump obstacles.
- How to stop robocalls on your flip phone January 19, 2025Flip phones are harder to block spam calls from, but it's not impossible. Kurt the "CyberGuy" explains how to stop incoming robocalls on your flip phone.
- Who's really behind that random strange text from nowhere? January 19, 2025With so many notifications buzzing our phones these days, it's tough to distinguish between legitimate messages and possible scams. Kurt the CyberGuy helps unravel the mystery.
- Fake job interview emails installing hidden cryptocurrency mining malware January 18, 2025Scammers have a new trick where they pretend to be job recruiters to plant malicious apps on your devices. It all starts with a deceptive email.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: China gains ground January 18, 2025Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
- That Apple ID disabled message? It's a dangerous scam January 18, 2025Kurt the CyberGuy breaks down why those emails that warn that "Your Apple ID has been disabled" is most likely a scam. Here's how to protect yourself.
- Allstate sued for allegedly tracking and selling 45M Americans' location data January 25, 2025
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- Student numbers leave city 'missing millions' in tax January 24, 2025A council meeting is told it is "missing" £2.6m in council tax due to a growing number of students.
- Pupils' sensitive data shared 'by mistake' January 24, 2025Two parents were wrongly sent in-depth information on hundreds of students.
- Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say January 23, 2025New research says internship opportunities increasingly favour those from a middle class background.
- Could you pass an English exam from 1913? January 23, 2025Three teachers sat - and failed - the first Cambridge English exam 112 years ago. How would you do?
- Head teacher raising £100k for 'urgent repairs' January 23, 2025School bosses say pupils are paying the price because of a lack of decent government investment.
- Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch January 22, 2025The Tory leader accuses PM of "vandalism" but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children.
- Conference to discuss smartphone impact on children January 22, 2025A conference arranged by the campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood, takes place on Thursday.
- Teachers' strikes: Will there be more? January 14, 2025The National Education Union has been considering whether to go on strike again in 2024.
- Why is VAT being added to private school fees? January 1, 2025The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.
- OnlyFans, porn, and the fall in teen condom use December 31, 2024As condom use falls and sex infections rise, educators try to tackle misinformation among teens.
- 'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children December 16, 2024The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.
- What are T-levels and how do they work? December 13, 2024T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.
- What are BTecs and how are they graded? December 13, 2024Hundreds of thousands of students do the vocational qualifications known as BTecs every year.
- The free childcare now available to working parents December 10, 2024Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for children from nine months.
- Will Keir Starmer be able to meet his new pledges? December 5, 2024Keir Starmer is going to announce measurable targets to judge his government's progress on its key missions.
- Why are university tuition fees going up? December 4, 2024Tuition fees in England and Wales will rise next year to help universities.
- What is an apprenticeship and how much are apprentices paid? October 30, 2024Going to school, college or university five days a week is not the only way to get a qualification.
- Student numbers leave city 'missing millions' in tax January 24, 2025
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- Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild January 25, 2025A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope?
- Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life' January 24, 2025Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds.
- Surge in vomiting bug keeps pressure on hospitals January 23, 2025Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020.
- Ointment appeal for disabled teen on 'last tube' January 22, 2025George Rabbett-Smith's mum criticises online sellers for inflating the discontinued product's price.
- Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years January 22, 2025His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.
- Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge January 22, 2025The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.
- Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years January 20, 2025Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.
- Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways January 20, 2025New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.
- 'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ditching the pill January 18, 2025Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.
- 'No dignity in this', say staff on stretched A&E January 16, 2025While the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress.
- Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year January 16, 2025The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
- How does the Covid inquiry work? January 16, 2025The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.
- Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs January 16, 2025Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?
- Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain January 15, 2025They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
- Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report January 15, 2025There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
- Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts January 7, 2025The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
- Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more December 13, 2024Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters
- Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates? December 9, 2024The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender
- How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? December 5, 2024NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
- What is assisted dying and how could the law change? November 29, 2024A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
- Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild January 25, 2025
- Middle East News
- Confronting the myths of Hitler and the Holocaust January 26, 2025Joachim A. Lang’s groundbreaking approach merges two cinematic genres –Holocaust films and depictions of Nazi Germany – previously kept separate.
- New film marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day January 25, 2025Israel commemorates its own Holocaust Remembrance Day in the spring, on the Hebrew date of the start of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
- Much to my chagrin, Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue hit me so hard January 25, 2025As much as I wish it weren’t the case, Dave Chappelle’s comments were not a joke.
- Smadar festival begins tomorrow, celebrates Jerusalem cinema January 25, 2025The festival will open with a screening of In Jerusalem, a short film by David Perlov known for its poetic look at the divided city in 1963.
- Documentary on people with special needs, ‘Exposed,’ screens in Jerusalem, Jan. 27 January 25, 2025SHEKEL is a leading nonprofit for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the general community.
- Director of anti-Israel ‘Electronic Intifada’ arrested in Switzerland after entry ban January 25, 2025Head of the Department of Security, Mario Fehr, said Abunimah is forbidden entry to Zurich, adding "we do not want an Islamist Jew-hater who calls for violence in Switzerland."
- The Ginosar shore January 25, 2025On the west coast of the Sea of Galilee, or Kinneret, the large body of water provides its magic too.
- Berlin International Film Festival to screen doc on hostage David Cunio January 25, 2025David’s brother Ariel Cunio was also taken hostage, along with his girlfriend, Arbel Yehoud, and they are still being held. David is not on the list of hostages to be released in the current deal.
- Explore elevated Japanese cuisine at Tel Aviv’s latest hotspot, Gaijin Izakaya January 25, 2025Gilad Dabush's dishes focus on fresh, high-quality fish, premium ingredients, and a minimalist approach to uphold what he refers to as “Japanese-style purity.”
- Daniel Hotel in Herzliya – A welcome break from our daily routines January 25, 2025I have had many massages in my life, and this was one of the best.
- Hamas violates ceasefire deal by failing to provide hostage status report January 25, 2025An Israeli official reportedly said that failure to provide the list by the end of the day would be another violation of the agreement by Hamas.
- Claims of civilian casualties surface after IDF fire at West Bank terrorists January 25, 2025The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that a two-year-old toddler was killed by IDF fire.
- Iraqi FM 'categorically denies' status reports of Israeli-Russian hostage January 25, 2025The Iraqi Foreign Minister said that his country's Prime Minister was "making great efforts to release," Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov.
- 'We don't want to fight wars': Pete Hegseth gets sworn in as US Defense Secretary January 25, 2025Hegseth, a former Minnesota National Guard officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan was sworn in by Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday morning to lead the Pentagon.
- ‘Sorry to ruin your weekend’: Israeli singer calls out Roger Waters over released hostages January 25, 2025Israeli musician Aviv Gefen challenged Pink Floyd's Roger Waters on social media, sharing photos of four freed female hostages in response to Waters' denial of October 7 atrocities.
- Hostages Square reflects ex-captives' freedom, frustration January 25, 2025Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square to witness four women return from Hamas captivity, while demanding freedom for 90 others still held.
- Nearly 30% of Syrians want to go home, up from almost zero, UN refugee chief says January 25, 2025Syrian refugees express rising intent to return as new leadership emerges after Assad's fall.
- ‘No showers, no food, cooking for terrorists’: Hostages reveal torment in captivity January 25, 2025The three hostages released last week revealed that they were kept as domestic slaves for Hamas terrorists.
- Trump releases thousands of one-ton bomb shipments frozen by Biden to Israel January 25, 2025The delivery was frozen by the Biden administration in May due to the Israeli operation in Rafah.
- 'Too much focus on past guilt': Elon Musk appears on video at German far-right rally January 25, 2025Musk told audience members that it was "good to be proud of German culture, German values," only a week after he made a gesture that looked like a Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration rally.
- Confronting the myths of Hitler and the Holocaust January 26, 2025
- BBC News
- What we know about the Gaza ceasefire dealHostages and prisoners are being released in the first phase of deal between Israel and Hamas.
- Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce dealIsrael says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.
- 'My beauty, you're home': Israeli women soldiers reunited with familiesThe four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.
- Four Israeli hostages released by Hamas in carefully-staged handoverFour female hostages have been reunited with their families, while Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
- 200 Palestinian prisoners released to jubilant scenes in West BankThe prisoners were released in exchange for four female hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
- Emotional reunions as Israeli hostages see their familiesThe female IDF soldiers returned to Israel in the second ceasefire hostage and prisoner swap.
- West Bank celebrations as freed Palestinian prisoners returnThe BBC's Jon Donnison watched on in Ramallah as the former captives were greeted by cheering crowds.
- Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from IsraelA total of 87 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.
- IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most killed were civiliansThe missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds.
- Israel's security chief says focus switching to West BankTwelve Palestinians are reported to have been killed since a major operation began in Jenin on Tuesday.
- Satellite imagery reveals Israeli military construction in buffer zone with SyriaA satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.
- Trump re-designates Yemen's Houthis as Foreign Terrorist OrganisationThe move reverses President Biden's decision to remove the group from the US' terror list.
- 'My daughter's bones were scattered on the ground' - the harrowing search for the missing of GazaPalestinian health authorities estimate 10,000 people are likely to be dead beneath Gaza's ruins.
- Syrians returning home face deadly threat of landminesLandmines are hindering the safe return of Syrians after the fall of the Assad regime.
- Ten Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in JeninIsrael's prime minister says the "extensive" operation aims to "defeat terrorism" in the West Bank city.
- Israel's military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failuresLt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day".
- BBC Verify analyses Hamas hostage handover videoBBC Verify's Nick Eardley examines Hamas' footage of the moment three hostages were handed over.
- Moment freed Palestinian prisoners reunite with family and friendsNinety Palestinians were released from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
- 'I want to fulfil my dead brother's dream' - rebuilding life in Gaza's ruinsThe BBC's Fergal Keane has been speaking to people in Gaza whose lives have been devastated by the war.
- Hugs and tears: How Israeli hostage return unfoldedThree freed hostages are returned to Israel after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force.
- What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
- Financial News
- CIA says Covid-19 probably leaked from Chinese laboratory January 26, 2025US intelligence agency changes assessment of pandemic’s likely origins
- US officials push to exempt Ukraine from Rubio’s foreign aid freeze January 25, 2025Support for schools, hospitals and economic development in Ukraine at risk from Trump administration’s order
- Noem confirmed at homeland security as Trump begins border crackdown January 25, 2025South Dakota governor has mandate to tackle immigration crisis after president declared national emergency
- Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers as 200 Palestinians set free January 25, 2025Disagreement lingers over the last living woman civilian being held hostage
- ‘Leveraged to the hilt’: PE-backed firms hit by wave of bankruptcies January 25, 2025High interest rates and thrifty consumers pushed record number of portfolio companies into bankruptcy last year
- ‘Explosions every day’: Israeli troops entrench in southern Lebanon January 25, 2025Military delays withdrawal as it carries out hundreds of operations during ceasefire with Hizbollah
- The revolt against over-management January 25, 2025In politics, media and sport, the advantages of looseness are becoming clear
- Reform UK woos former Tory donors with Mayfair fundraising dinner January 25, 2025Nigel Farage’s party will hold £25,000-a-head event at private members’ club Oswald’s
- The waning of active funds is drying up the IPO market January 25, 2025The natural buyers of new equity have suffered relentless outflows
- The podcast bros who helped put Trump back in the White House January 25, 2025Star presenters such as Joe Rogan and Theo Von have monetised the ‘manosphere’ and influenced politics. Will traditional media be next?
- CIA says Covid-19 probably leaked from Chinese laboratory January 26, 2025
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- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For YouStudent loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances. We want to know more […]
- Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling StandoffWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
- Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American EconomyThe American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
- The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The MostWhen the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
- What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
- Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
- The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely ArbitraryOver the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
- The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More ProductiveThree years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
- Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
- Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
- Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning FarmlandThe spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
- How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could EndPolitical battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
- Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal SpendingPlaying chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
- Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying UpCleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
- The Numbers That Defined 2022What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
- The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That WayThis video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
- Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail StrikeWhen President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
- Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
- FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
- We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research AssistantFiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects. This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]
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- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024TheDomains: Luc Biggs scored a bulk sale in .ai. I have not seen that before maybe others have. Luc put together a portfolio of 68 LLL.ai domain names, the price worked out to $495 each or $33,660. He posted the sales pitch yesterday and today said that it was sold using Escrow.com. I believe but […]TheDomains
- FedEx Buys Its 3 Letter .com Ticker Symbol April 19, 2024Domain Investing: It looks like FedEx has acquired a valuable 3 letter .com domain name. Whois records show FedEx is now the owner of FDX.com. The domain name transferred to CSC, and the Whois registrant is now listed as FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. FedEx stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the FDX […]Domain Investing
- Web3 funding in Q1 2024 sees it’s first uptick since Q4 2021 April 18, 2024TheDomains: Crunchbase news is out with a report today on Web3 and the number of deals getting done. While there was an uptick in Q1 2024 they point out that venture dollars well off the highs seen in 2021-22. From the article: Web3, once the buzziest of all buzz words in the venture landscape, saw […]TheDomains
- Atom Marketplace April 18, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? / Looking for a Dot De – Budget $150 / RemoteHomeroom.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? – Do you have any advise you’d like to bestow upon other? Maybe you need some pointers […]DomainingTips.com
- AI Girlfriends will create a billion dollar business April 18, 2024TheDomains: When I interviewed Rick Schwartz at the beginning of the year he mentioned he purchased female first names in .ai including $20K for Betty.ai. Rick mentioned: Well, let me put it this way. One of the big sectors of Ai is virtual girlfriends. And so I have four female first names ending in Ai. […]TheDomains
- John Berryhill “Generic means nothing absent context of “for what” April 17, 2024TheDomains: One of the best participants at Namepros in my opinion is John Berryhill. John takes the time to help out on matters of intellectual property, udrp’s and other industry news. Every once in awhile he makes a reply that is worthy of a post and I think it’s important for those who don’t participate […]TheDomains
- Squadhelp Rebrands as Atom with Atom.com April 17, 2024Domain Investing: Squadhelp announced a complete rebrand this morning. The company is now known as Atom, and it acquired the Atom.com domain name in advance of the announcement. I believe Atom is a superior brand name than Squadhelp. This is a nice example of a company’s growth leading to an investment in its future via […]Domain Investing
- Nissan Going after Nissan.ai April 16, 2024Domain Investing: Nissan is an automaker that uses NissanUSA.com for its website here in the US. The reason it uses an off-brand domain name is because it lost a very long legal battle to try and wrest control of Nissan.com. That domain name had long been owned by a man named Uzi Nissan, who had […]Domain Investing
- Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Xash.com April 16, 2024TheDomains: Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Xash.com led the way at $39,000. PokerPlus.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($26,801) seller acquired for just $737. Kiffen.com was third at 22,450, ($23,885). 23 .com sales 20 cctld sales 3 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency .COM […]TheDomains
- How Many Battle for Shared Control of Amazon.com? April 16, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 / Managing Dan, GoDaddy, and Afternic / Findbelow.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 – Check your domain portfolios and see if you have what they are looking for. Should be […]DomainingTips.com
- Using AI For Background Image April 15, 2024Domain Investing: I acquired a domain name last week, and once it transferred to GoDaddy, I set up a custom landing page using Carrd. Instead of buying a stock photo for its background image, I decided to test an AI image generator to save some money. In my paid Chat GPT account, I searched for […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Dot Com – Budget $500 April 14, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal / Domain Brokers of Afternic / Why some companies spend $1 Million on a domain name s and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? Do you think it holds […]DomainingTips.com
- Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! / Small town changes it’s domain(s) and extension(s) for security reasons / Bots invading Facebook domain groups in large numbers and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free for-sale landing pages with […]DomainingTips.com
- Androidhack.site For Sale April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free Expired Names / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $7,000 / Variant.com Sold for $118,001 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free Expired Names – If you are looking for a place to start check out these domain names. Even if you already […]DomainingTips.com
- It’s All About the Time You Put into It April 11, 2024Domain Investing: A few years ago, my wife jokingly described my daily work lifestyle as leisurely. In some ways, I thought of that as a badge of honor. I built my business in a way that gave me ample time during the day to run, play tennis, ride my bike, drive the kids after school, […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Anything – Budget $100/ Per Domain April 11, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org / Hackers Alert / Check Out 101Domain and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org – While dot com is still king, and would’ve been better, this is still a good find. They could at least be looking for […]DomainingTips.com
- Spatial Sidebar™ and Spatial Scrolling™ April 9, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain / HiHonor.com upgrades to Honor.com / Preventing Fraud Reminder and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain – They are looking for a one word domain name. It needs to have at least 70 registered extensions. […]DomainingTips.com
- NationalRightToLifeNews.org Sold for $23,100 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / EBOO.com Sold for $20,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? I believe it could at least go for […]DomainingTips.com
- MeineKreuzfahrt.de Sold for $16,262 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $5,000 / Specter.com Sold for $33,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal – While it maybe long it could be used as a blog, or reports. What do you think? Dot Com Wanted […]DomainingTips.com
- Trillion.xyz Sold for $29,988 April 6, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / 637.cc Sold for $11,500 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal – Check out this two word domain name. Do you think it has any value in today’s market? Dot Com Wanted – Budget […]DomainingTips.com
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