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NYC teen shot dead on Queens basketball court as bystanders filmed; police searching for gunman

A 15-year-old boy, Jaden Pierre, was shot and killed on a basketball court in Queens' Roy Wilkins Park after being attacked by a group of teens, the NYPD reported.

Several University of Iowa students wounded in downtown shooting after fight erupts near campus

A shooting in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa's campus wounded multiple people, including students, and police say the suspect remains at large Sunday.

UPS plane aborts landing in near miss at same airport where November crash killed 15

A UPS cargo jet aborted its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to avoid a smaller aircraft on the runway, reports say.

8 children between the ages of 1 and 12 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings in the city of Shreveport.

2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise

Two Army soldiers were attacked by a brown bear in Alaska during a training exercise at at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area.

Orange Crush festival returns to Tybee Island as police brace for 50,000 partiers after teen takeover, gunfire

Tybee Island braces for Orange Crush 2025 as Georgia police ramp up security after a recent gunfire incident and rising teen takeover concerns.

Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments

Richard Russell stole a Horizon Air plane in 2018 and crashed on Ketron Island. A new documentary by director Patricia Gillespie explores his struggles and his family's grief.

Around the world

The Latest: US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged cargo ship and Tehran vows swift response

President Donald Trump said the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.

Trump predicted Israel-Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’

Lebanon's President Aoun will not speak with Netanyahu for now, a senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to Trump's push for direct contact with Israel.

US Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz and Tehran vows swift response

The U.S. says it has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz that tried to get around its blockade of Iranian ports.

Two US Embassy personnel killed in 'accident' in Mexico, ambassador says

Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in an "accident" in Mexico, according to U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson. Details remain unclear.

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

As the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights as they plan their late spring and summer trips.

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down is scheduled to launch on Monday.

Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack, IDF says

Israel says roughly 50 aircraft struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in a devastating 60-second operation that killed 250 operatives.

Technology

Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech company cuts 1,000 jobs in AI-driven restructuring

The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

This new Google Pixel phone is exclusive to Japan

Despite Google’s status as one of the true giants of U.S. tech, it’s never quite been able to make its Pixel phones a mainstream success.  Last year, for instance, the company enjoyed record U.S. sales in September after the launch of the Pixel 10 line, according to Counterpoint Research.

Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release for April is a whopper

Windows admins are going to be busy this month, dealing with the largest Patch Tuesday cycle we can recall. The April release involves 165 updates and roughly 340 unique CVEs from Microsoft — including two zero-days, one of which is already being actively exploited in the wild.

Robot Zuckerberg shows how IT can free up CEOs’ time

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is building an AI version of himself. The virtual CEO is being trained on Zuckerberg’s mannerisms and will be loaded with his views on corporate strategy, the Financial Times reported.

How to hide your sensitive info (for real) when using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots

Like many, I’ve never met a chatbot I trust completely. Not only do they have a propensity to hallucinate by making up facts, but you can never be sure what their parent companies do with the information you provide.

Microsoft Teams cheat sheet: How to get started

If your organization uses Microsoft 365 (a.k.a. Office), chances are you’ve encountered Teams, at least for video meetings. But it’s capable of a lot more, providing an effective way for groups of people to collaborate on work and advance business objectives.

Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education.

Sports News

Max Homa's 'spoiled' golfer comment comes back to haunt him after RBC Heritage club-throwing meltdown

Max Homa criticized "spoiled" golfers who break clubs, then flung his own club at the RBC Heritage, sparking a fierce social media backlash online.

Skydiver's parachute gets stuck on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game in harrowing scene

A skydiver was left dangling from the scoreboard after his parachute got stuck during Virginia Tech's spring football game in a harrowing scene.

ISHOWSPEED shows off incredible athleticism with Speed Slash from ring post onto Logan Paul at WrestleMania 42

Logan Paul attacked ISHOWSPEED after their WrestleMania 42 tag match, but LA Knight and the Usos intervened, letting Speed deliver a stunning splash.

Max Homa's 'spoiled' golfer comment comes back to haunt him after RBC Heritage club-throwing meltdown

Max Homa criticized "spoiled" golfers who break clubs, then flung his own club at the RBC Heritage, sparking a fierce social media backlash online.

Skydiver's parachute gets stuck on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game in harrowing scene

A skydiver was left dangling from the scoreboard after his parachute got stuck during Virginia Tech's spring football game in a harrowing scene.

ISHOWSPEED shows off incredible athleticism with Speed Slash from ring post onto Logan Paul at WrestleMania 42

Logan Paul attacked ISHOWSPEED after their WrestleMania 42 tag match, but LA Knight and the Usos intervened, letting Speed deliver a stunning splash.

Max Homa's 'spoiled' golfer comment comes back to haunt him after RBC Heritage club-throwing meltdown

Max Homa criticized "spoiled" golfers who break clubs, then flung his own club at the RBC Heritage, sparking a fierce social media backlash online.

Politics News

Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report

California's $2 billion budget accounting error tied to CalPERS went undisclosed for months, even as the state projected a $3 billion fiscal deficit.

Minneapolis headed for potential 'never-ending loop' in community safety commissioner nomination

The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey are in a disagreement over whether to reappoint current commissioner Todd Barnette to another term. The city attorney says they could be at a standstill, without votes to either overturn a mayoral veto or confirm Barnette’s appointment.

ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds

Some new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers started working before passing background checks and had problems in their past. ICE announced in January that it completed an unprecedented hiring spree, adding 12,000 officers and agents to double its force.

Vance says he's 'grateful' for Pope Leo's statement on not wanting public debate with Trump

Vice President JD Vance welcomes Pope Leo XIV's effort to de-escalate tensions with Trump after days of public clash between the White House and Vatican.

Minnesota lawmakers work to define grooming in new law

State lawmakers are looking at measures to prevent grooming of children by adults in schools and other institutions. Experts say understanding what grooming is and isn’t is the first step to ending this damaging facet of child abuse.

3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

The White House says it wants to choke off Iran’s oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.

Gold Star father says prior Afghanistan review smelled 'like a cover-up' as new look examines millions of docs

Pentagon panel completes interviews for Abbey Gate bombing review, as Gold Star father Darin Hoover demands accountability for alleged cover-up.