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Man drives 730 miles to burn down ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend's house, police say

"At the time the fire started, all the residents in the house were sleeping. This is obviously a nightmare for anyone," an official said.

Russian aircraft fly in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, US says

Russian military aircraft were spotted flying in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday and Wednesday, U.S. officials said.

Trump backs idea to send 20% of DOGE savings to American citizens

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.

Trump signs order to expand White House control of independent agencies

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aiming to expand the White House’s authority over various independent regulatory agencies, a move likely to prompt legal challenges.

Anti-Israel protest in NYC devolves into violence and mayhem

A group of anti-Israel demonstrators descended on an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn on Tuesday leading to violent clashes and chaotic scenes, according to reports and video.

RFK Jr. eyes childhood vaccine schedule review, says 'nothing off limits' in HHS meeting

Kennedy urged his new staff to drop any preconceived notions of who he is, but also said he wouldn’t stop asking “difficult questions” that have led to “a lot of unpopular conclusions.

McConnell won't seek reelection to Senate

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced that he is not seeking reelection in 2026, bringing an end to the longest-serving Senate leader’s political career.

Around the world

Google caught in crossfire over Gulf of America name change

Google has found itself back in the crosshairs of a geopolitical battle over President Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, raising fresh questions over the role technology companies can play in reinforcing political narratives.

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

CAIRO (AP) — A top Hamas official says the militant group will free six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and return the bodies of four others on Thursday, a surprise acceleration in releases apparently in trade for Israel’s allowing mobile homes and construction equipment into the devastated Gaza

Delta plane crash: Passengers live after escaping ‘upside down’ jet

Air traffic control audio captured the moment officials realized Delta Flight 4819 was burning on the tarmac.

A look at recent aviation disasters in North America

The crash of a Delta Air Lines plane in Toronto is the fourth major aviation disaster in North America in the last month.

Kremlin suggests another US-Russia prisoner swap could be coming: report

The Kremlin, just days after the releases of Kalob Byers and Marc Fogel, is suggesting another U.S.-Russia prisoner swap could be coming, a report says.

Guterres to propose UN assumes funding for mission struggling to fight gangs in Haiti

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says he will request that the United Nations assumes funding for the structural and logistical expenses of a multinational force in Haiti that is struggling to fight violent gangs.

What's the key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach

After watching videos of a Delta Air Lines jet catch fire upon landing and flip over on a Toronto runway, it's fair to wonder how anyone could have survived.

Technology

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could come with a design surprise for extra durability

We've got an interesting rumor around the Galaxy S25 Edge, which has only been teased by Samsung so far.

How to keep AI hallucinations out of your code

It turns out androids do dream, and their dreams are often strange. In the early days of generative AI, we got human hands with eight fingers and recipes for making pizza sauce from glue. Now, developers working with AI-assisted coding tools are also finding AI hallucinations in their code.

Don't let AI phantom hackers drain your bank account

Attackers use caller ID spoofing and AI voices to steal money. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson provides seven ways to protect yourself.

National Science Foundation cuts 10 percent of staff

Nearly 170 employees at the National Science Foundation (NSF) who were still on probation were fired by the Trump administration on Tuesday, union officials told The Hill.

Did Siri break the law? Apple's latest privacy complaint in France doesn't bode well

A French NGO is accusing Apple of violation of privacy, unlawful processing of personal data, and deceptive commercial practices. Here's all you need to know.

How cyberscams are draining Americans wallets by the billions

Scams cost Americans an estimated $159 billion every year and average about $3,500 in losses per victim. The CyberGuy has advice to protect yourself.

Rumor suggests Nvidia’s had difficulties to iron out with chips for RTX 5070 and 5060 GPUs, seemingly leading to delays and possibly low stock levels

More chatter from the grapevine indicates that Nvidia RTX 5070 stock will be low initially, and the RTX 5060 won’t be out until April.

Sports News

Sharks’ top goalie prospect leaves San Jose Barracuda game with injury

San Jose Barracuda goalie Yaroslav Askarov left Wednesday night’s game against the Ontario Reign in the first period

Yankees and manager Aaron Boone agree to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. Boone is entering his eighth season as manager. The team had exercised his 2025 option in November.

Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final.

Sponsor invite Akie Iwai leads the LPGA Thailand golf tournament by 3 strokes after 10-under 62

Akie Iwai made the best of a sponsor’s invite to shoot a 10-under 62 and lead by three strokes after the first round of the LPGA’s Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club’s Pattaya Old Course.

Justin Verlander turns 42 years old with 262 career wins, and would still like to reach 300

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Three-time American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander turned 42 years old on Thursday, and is still hopeful of reaching 300 wins in his big league career.

Dubai police detain man who caused Raducanu distress at Dubai tournament

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai police detained a man who caused Emma Raducanu distress by exhibiting “ fixated behavior ” toward the British star at a tennis tournament.

4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions

The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal. The U.S.-Canada rematch on Thursday night in Boston could be another memorable country vs.

Politics News

What is Humphrey's Executor? A look at the 90-year-old Supreme Court decision Trump is targeting

A month into President Donald Trump’s second term, lawyers for the Republican administration seem intent on provoking a legal fight to overturn a 90-year-old Supreme Court decision known as Humphrey’s Executor.

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Fellow senators have clapped for Mitch McConnell after he announced he won’t seek reelection next year.

New York rep. says Trump has committed 'dozens of impeachable offenses' so far

“Donald Trump has, in his first month, probably committed dozens of impeachable offenses,” Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) said in a recent interview.

Trump moves hamper bird flu response as egg prices spike

When President Trump took office, his administration instituted an external communications blackout across health agencies. State and local health departments are only just beginning to hear from officials at the CDC, nearly a month after the inauguration.

Politicians demand cuts to 9/11 health program be reversed

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The 9/11 health program is taking a heavy hit from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Twenty percent of the program's staff were just fired or took buyouts. Already strained workers will now be slower in processing the sick, with far greater wait times and delays.

A gold-framed Trump mug shot is hanging just outside the Oval Office

President Trump’s mug shot is one of the first things visitors will see when approaching the Oval Office.

Sen Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will not run for re-election, the longtime Senator announced Thursday.