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Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

A federal appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration must stop construction of the $400 million White House ballroom because Congress has not approved the project.

Knockout at Maui beach caps turbulent stretch for Democratic candidate facing felony allegations

Video captured the Maui beach fight that knocked Kirill Basin unconscious, but prosecutors say the confrontation was far from his first run-in this year.

Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Why Denver's Jews are terrified

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

Bryan Kohberger's post-conviction relief bid enabled by flawed plea deal, psychologist argues

A forensic psychologist says prosecutors made a critical error by not requiring Bryan Kohberger to fully explain the Idaho student murders in his deal.

Delaware dance teacher arrested for alleged sexual abuse, solicitation of teen students

A 23-year-old dance studio teacher was arrested for alleged sexual abuse and solicitation of teens, according to Delaware State Police.

Vehicle narrowly avoids slamming into driver on side of Ohio highway, dramatic video shows

Video from the Ohio Department of Transportation captures the moment a driver leaps onto a highway divider seconds before a sedan slams into his SUV.

New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru

Surveillance video shows a gunman at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho killing one of three victims by firing through a drive-up window, before shooting more people outside the fast-food chain restaurant.

Around the world

Israeli President Herzog calls antisemitism a 'contamination of societies' as hate crimes surge

NYPD data shows anti-Jewish incidents account for 56.9% of all hate crimes in 2026 as Israeli President Isaac Herzog warns antisemitism is a global contamination.

American ex-Marine feared near death after weeks in catatonic state in Russian prison

Robert Gilman has been fed through a tube for 46 days after falling into a stupor, and advocacy groups say Russia has barred his mother from visiting.

Gen Keane questions whether Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar can be trusted in Iran talks

Retired Gen. Jack Keane accuses Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being compromised mediators who steer Trump away from military pressure on Iran.

Explosive drone forces shutdown at major German airport serving NATO, Ukraine flights

An explosive-armed drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting Germany's interior minister to warn of a hybrid attack.

Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 16 elephants

Farmers in Kenya's Kimana area that neighbors Amboseli National Park are disputing claims that 16 elephants died of cyanide poisoning saying the toxin is not present in the pesticides they use.

Amanda Knox defends her comedy show at Edinburgh festival as honoring her murdered former roommate

Amanda Knox is defending a show she is performing at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland over the coming days.

Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, officials say

A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok, killing at least five and wounding several others.

Technology

Humanoid robot skin senses people before contact

Gene.01's sensor-filled smart skin detects workers before contact occurs, but Generative Bionics has yet to release detailed workplace safety data.

Snowflake attacker pleads guilty to hack of 165 companies’ data

A Canadian hacker has admitted being part of a group responsible for several major cyberattacks. Connor Riley Moucka pleaded guilty to being part of a coterie of hackers that hit 165 organizations, resulting in the theft of customer records and the extortion of millions of dollars.

WhatsApp scam costs Hong Kong man $1.27 million after criminals used AI voice notes to impersonate his father

Scammers used AI to steal $1.27 million from a Hong Kong man as experts say a secret codeword can keep you safe.

You trained the AI. Big Tech got paid

On January 24, 1956, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company was the largest private company in the world. Its revenues amounted to almost 2% of the U.S. gross domestic product. It employed 746,000 people.

Robert Pattinson steps into Chris Hansen's shoes in the gripping new A24 Primetime trailer

Primetime has given us our first look at Robert Pattinson's Chris Hansen, and some other surprises too.

Samsung offers future AI memory roadmap

Samsung Electronics has unveiled a trio of next-generation memory technologies aimed at overcoming the performance, power and capacity limitations facing artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Apple’s memory crisis is a big red flag for tech

The memory crisis is getting worse for Apple, which is struggling to get enough memory chips together for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series smartphones. That’s according to tech journalist Tim Culpan.

Sports News

Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record.

Bills continue investing in protecting Allen by signing guard Torrence to 4-year contract extension

The Buffalo Bills sign starting right guard O’Cyrus Torrence to a four-year contract extension with $46 million in guarantees.

Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record.

Bills continue investing in protecting Allen by signing guard Torrence to 4-year contract extension

The Buffalo Bills sign starting right guard O’Cyrus Torrence to a four-year contract extension with $46 million in guarantees.

Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record.

Bills continue investing in protecting Allen by signing guard Torrence to 4-year contract extension

The Buffalo Bills sign starting right guard O’Cyrus Torrence to a four-year contract extension with $46 million in guarantees.

Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record.

Politics News

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.

The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmation

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy says he’ll back Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department.