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Supreme Court orders new trial for Oklahoma death row inmate | Camila Moreno-Lizarazo | Don Knight joins The Lead
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Search location by ZIP code | , | Southwest Flight 2054 had to abort its landing around 9 a.m. Tuesday to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
Southwest Flight 2054 had to abort its landing around 9 a.m. Tuesday to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
Southwest Flight 2054 had to abort its landing around 9 a.m. Tuesday to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
It took a bit for Omaha friends Emily Novak and Caley Maszk to realize the extent of the close call they were part of on a Southwest flight Tuesday morning.
"Honestly, the pilot was so calm, so you didn't think anything was wrong," Maszk said.
READ MORE: Southwest plane and private jet experience close call at Chicago Midway
The two were connecting at Midway International Airport in Chicago before going to Dallas for a girls' trip.
"At the time, we didn't realize what happened or the potential of what could've happened," Novak said. "So, when we saw it, we realized it was real - that it could've been bad. We're just really grateful for the pilot we had and the training he had to keep us all safe."
Southwest Flight 2054 was forced to abort its landing at Midway when a private jet pilot, registered to Flexjet, crossed the runway the inbound Southwest flight was scheduled to land on.
Nobody was injured.
"I was kind of anxious about flying because there's been so many, you know, crashes and things happening with planes," Maszk said. "I'm just very thankful for how everything turned out."
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE: Southwest plane that had close call at Chicago Midway departed from Omaha's Eppley Airfield
According to data from FlightRadar24, the planes got within about 250 feet of each other.
The Southwest pilots performed what's called a "Go Around" maneuver.
"They executed their maneuver, as near as I could tell from watching the video, perfectly," said Skip Bailey, an aviation professor at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.
Bailey said the two planes are talking on different frequencies, so they cannot hear each other. He said the Southwest pilots would've been communicating with air traffic control, and the Flexjet pilot would've been communicating with ground control.
"So as a pilot, when you're coming in, you're not hearing what they're telling the plane on the ground," he said. "You have to have your eyes everywhere, and you're always watching."
He said pilots are trained and prepared to land or go around on every approach.
Bailey hesitated to speculate on a cause but said it would likely be human error.
"Probably a misunderstanding of radio directions they received on the ground as to which runway to cross and where they were going," he said.
RELATED COVERAGE: Chronicle: Current state of air transportation industry
According to the FAA, there have been 60-plus close calls since 2001.
"The crew followed safety procedures, and the flight landed without incident," a Southwest spokesperson said in an email to CNN. "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees."
Flexjet said it's aware of the incident in Chicago.
"Flexjet adheres to the highest safety standards, and we are conducting a thorough investigation," a spokesperson said. "Any action to rectify and ensure the highest safety standards will be taken."
KETV asked Bailey if he believes there's an increase in incidents or just an increase in media coverage.
"I honestly think they're just getting more media coverage," he said. "I still say we're the safest aviation system in the world, and I think we have the best-trained pilots in the world, but we're all human, and mistakes can be made. Fortunately, in this case, that mistake didn't cost any lives."
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Federal charge filed against woman with incendiary devices following vandalism incidents at Colorado Tesla dealership | Rebekah Riess, Andi Babineau | A woman is facing a federal charge for allegedly vandalizing a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado, on four separate occasions, according to a federal affidavit filed Wednesday.
Lucy Grace Nelson is facing a federal charge of malicious destruction of property filed by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.
The 40-year-old was booked into the Larimer County Jail and is also facing several felony charges, including using explosive or incendiary devices during a felony and criminal mischief.
An investigation started January 29 when the first act of vandalism at the local car dealership was reported, followed by a second incident February 2. Police officers went to the dealership February 7 after reports of attempted arson. A number of vehicles and the Tesla building itself had been vandalized with graffiti, “some of which were offensive and hateful in nature,” police said.
Just before midnight Monday, the Loveland Police Department arrested Nelson, who they say had “returned to Loveland Tesla while in possession of additional incendiary devices, along with materials attributed to vandalism.”
Nelson appeared at an initial federal hearing Thursday. She was represented by Assistant Federal Defender Jennifer Beck. The Office of the Federal Public Defender does not comment on its cases.
Nelson’s mother, who was in court, declined to comment on the case.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for March 15. Nelson has asked for a federal defender to represent her in the future.
Loveland police have not been able to interview Nelson, as she invoked her right to an attorney and to remain silent, according to Chris Padgett, a spokesperson for the Loveland Police Department. The Larimer County Magistrate has issued a $100,000 cash surety bond for Nelson.
“These incidents were not only unlawful, dangerous, and unsettling, they also created an atmosphere of discomfort and worry. Those who work at the business, along with those living in the community, have had to deal with such concerns since the first incident on January 29th,” Padgett added.
A dealership supervisor said they estimate approximately $5,000 in damage was done to the vehicles, according to an affidavit from an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Photos obtained by CBS of several vehicles in the dealership lot show vehicles with a red “X” spray-painted on the windshield.
Tesla has become a target of protest ever since its CEO, Elon Musk, became part of President Donald Trump’s inner circle with his downsizing effort resulting in thousands of federal workers being placed on administrative leave, laid off or issued termination notices. A woman in Maryland said her Tesla Model 3 was egged hours after Trump was elected last fall. On Sunday, Tesla’s charging account on X responded after someone posted a photo of a Utah supercharger spray-painted with the word “Nazi” and a swastika symbol, saying it would be immediately removed and that it planned to press charges for vandalism.
Meanwhile, protests against Musk have cropped up across the country at Tesla dealerships in Maryland, Illinois, North Carolina, California, Florida and Oregon.
“We’re here to use our voices in the most democratic way that you can, which is to send a direct message to people who are seeking to take away things that you rely on, jobs and money out of your pocket,” labor organizer Kevin Gallagher said at a protest in Baltimore County last week, CNN affiliate WJZ reported.
When asked whether the vandalism was in protest of Musk, Padgett told CNN, “based on the graffiti, it would stand to reason.” CNN has reached out to Tesla for comment.
Nelson allegedly committed vandalism at the dealership on four different occasions leading up to her arrest, according to the federal affidavit.
On January 29, the Loveland Police Department received a report of a fire on the ground beneath a Cybertruck. When responding officers arrived, the fire had already been extinguished and there was no damage to the vehicle. A Smirnoff Ice bottle with a cloth stuffed into the neck was collected from the scene, the affidavit says.
A second incident was reported to police on February 2. According to the document, a supervisor at the Tesla dealership and a passerby both called police to report the word “Nazi” had been spray painted in black onto the Tesla sign in front of the store. The graffiti had been cleaned prior to police’s arrival, but a photo was provided to law enforcement.
The third incident, involving both graffiti and possible arson, was reported less than a week later on February 7, according to the affidavit. When police arrived, they observed several broken Smirnoff Ice bottles “with black colored fabric, acting as a wick,” in addition to red graffiti on a wall of the dealership and several vehicles, the document says.
Surveillance video on that night showed an individual walking into the Tesla parking lot wearing dark pants, a dark hoodie, gloves, and carrying a dark bag. The affidavit says the footage captured the individual lighting then throwing four Molotov cocktail-type devices as they wandered the lot. The suspect then left the area, before returning and “appeared to spray paint on the vehicles,” according to law enforcement.
In a final incident, on February 11, the affidavit says a security guard called police to report the words “F**k Musk” had been spray painted in red on the front windows of the dealership. The guard was unable to catch the individual and had started cleaning some of the graffiti before police arrived. Surveillance footage captured a suspect dressed similarly to the person involved in the prior incident and law enforcement determined the same person was likely responsible for all of the vandalism, according to the document.
One week later, in the course of reviewing surveillance footage, police say they were able to identify a silver Toyota Prius leaving a nearby Walgreens parking lot following the February 7 incident. That vehicle was traced to Nelson, and police began surveilling her Lyons, Colorado, home.
Law enforcement arrested Nelson on February 24, after following her to a location near the Tesla dealership and watching her walk around before returning to her own vehicle. The affidavit says Nelson had been “wearing the same clothing as was seen on the suspect during the February 7th incident.” After making the arrest and obtaining a search warrant, police say they found “a gasoline container, a box of Smirnoff Ice bottles, and wick material similar to those that were recovered from the prior incident” inside the Prius.
Police say Nelson does not have a prior criminal history.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents or Nelson – whom people may have previously known as Justin Thomas Nelson, Padgett said – is asked to call the Loveland Police Department Tip Line or Larimer County Crime Stoppers.
CNN’s Chris Isidore contributed to this report. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/us/tesla-dealership-arrest-loveland-colorado/index.html | 2025-02-26 | 7c6ab7ee-bcda-54fc-8382-866e7e496ca8 |
‘This will have consequences’: Federal workers on how DOGE’s cuts will affect Americans | Hazel Tang | Federal employees from different agencies who were impacted by DOGE's massive cuts spoke to CNN and CNN affiliates on how the effort to reshape the US government will affect not only workers, but everyday Americans.
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This father-daughter dance will make you smile and cry | Unknown | A heartwarming video of an Akron-area family is getting a lot of attention on social media and for a good reason.
It shows a precious and special moment for their daughter Ava Cooper, 10, at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.
Ava is a fourth grader at Bath Elementary.
Her mom, Jamie Cooper, did her hair and make-up so Ava was ready for the ball.
Her dad, Sean, was her dashing date and couldn't wait to take his girl for a special night out.
Ava has been in the hospital for now 201 days. She is waiting for the gift of life: a new heart.
Ava was born with several congenital heart defects. She had her first open-heart surgery at just six days old and had undergone a total of four open-heart surgeries by age five.
In May 2024, a sinus infection escalated, pushing her into heart failure and ultimately prompting her to be listed for a heart transplant.
As you can imagine, Ava has missed out on a lot in those 200-plus days in the hospital.
But on this day, time stood still.
Mom and the hospital staff refused to let Ava miss one of her favorite traditions, which is the annual father-daughter dance.
So, this year, the dance came to them.
The caregivers transformed a hospital room into a dance floor. It was decorated with heart-shaped streamers, party lights, and balloons.
Ava and her dad danced the night away to a playlist of her favorite hits.
Father and daughter dancing together hand in hand, forehead to forehead. And for a moment, it all melted away and they got to just have fun.
There wasn't a dry eye to be had.
"There is a girl who's special to us here who does Ava's music therapy, and she sang a Taylor Swift song, live, a capella, with her guitar, and it was stunning, and that made me cry just watching the two of them dancing," said Jamie.
The hospital says Ava is connected to a ventricular assist device called a Berlin Heart. It helps her heart pump blood throughout her body. Since it can only be disconnected for 30 minutes a day, the medical team helped transport Ava to the dance room safely.
Ava said her favorite part of the whole day was being able to get glammed up!
“We did my skincare, my hair was really pretty,” she smiled.
She also said her favorite part was having fun with her dad, who she said is like a best friend.
“He’s a girl dad,” she smiled. “He paints my nails, and we play games together and watch movies.”
Sean said he hopes people are inspired by the video.
"I hope that people can always find light in the darkness," he said.
Ava's parents say this journey has been difficult, and they want to show how tough their daughter is. Show how she never gives up and hope you don't either. They say she is so resilient, and they're so proud of her.
They also said they are so thankful to the hospital staff, who are more like family, and feel like they could never repay their generosity.
Funds to support the event came from a grant designated to personalize legacy experiences for children with complex, chronic illnesses.
Ava has a little sister at home, and the family said they cannot wait to share another dance for a big celebration once Ava is home and healed from her gift of life. | cnn_us | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/this-father-daughter-dance-will-make-you-smile-and-cry | 2025-02-26 | 3a9a6bba-1b35-5876-81e1-027c39330644 |
Video shows planes nearly collide at Chicago airport | Marika Gerken | A Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided with a private jet on the runway at Chicago Midway International Airport. CNN correspondent Pete Muntean describes what happened.
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Search location by ZIP code | Unknown | In early February, President Donald Trump set his sights on transforming the programming at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and a San Francisco group has felt the effects.
The International Pride Orchestra, a nonprofit volunteer musical group based in San Francisco, began communicating with the Kennedy Center in September regarding a concert at the venue during the WorldPride festival, set to take place between May 17 and June 8. They settled on the date of June 4, and after a logistics Zoom call in early February with staff members of the center and DC Pride, the International Pride Orchestra sent over a rider to be included in a contract.
(Video avove: Trump speaks about shake-up at the Kennedy Center.)
In the following days, Trump declared in a social media post that the venue would stop hosting “DRAG SHOWS, OR OTHER ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA,” named himself chairman of the organization and fired multiple board members. On Feb. 10, the International Pride Orchestra received a one-sentence email from the Kennedy Center that read “we are not able to offer you a contract at this time.”
“No explanation — certainly we can read between the lines of what’s going on,” Michael Roest, the orchestra’s founding artistic director, told SFGATE. He noted that the group includes many drag performers and highlights composers from the queer community such as Leonard Bernstein.
The Kennedy Center has served as one of the country’s premier venues since its opening in 1971, but has reportedly seen a 50% decline in ticket sales since the announcement of the leadership change.
Despite the setback regarding venue, the show will go on. The orchestra has announced that it will move the event to the Strathmore Music Center, 10 miles north in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 5. Local drag performer and filmmaker Peaches Christ will take on hosting duties alongside the orchestra for the third time. Established in 2023, the full symphonic orchestra is composed of 80 performers from around the country (plus members from Mexico and Taiwan) and has played in San Francisco and New York, with “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Thorgy Thor appearing as a violin soloist. To pay for the event, which originally was to be funded by the Kennedy Center, the International Pride Orchestra plans to host several fundraisers in San Francisco throughout the spring. | cnn_us | https://www.ksbw.com/article/san-francisco-musical-act-disinvited-from-kennedy-center-with-one-sentence-email/63925065 | 2025-02-26 | bd29e57a-2d93-5ce2-8132-10e2f1f62667 |
After laying groundwork for months, Andrew Cuomo is said to be on the verge of entering the race for New York City Mayor | Gloria Pazmino | Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is preparing to announce a run for New York City mayor, four people familiar with the planning told CNN.
Cuomo is in the final stages of setting up a run and a formal announcement is expected as soon as this weekend, the people said.
The former governor resigned from office in 2021 amid allegations of sexual harassment, which he has repeatedly denied.
Cuomo has largely stayed out of the public eye since leaving office – has been working behind the scenes for months – calling lawmakers, meeting with labor leaders and convening a stable of seasoned aides and campaign operatives who have previously worked with him, the sources said.
Rich Azzopardi, Cuomo’s longtime spokesperson declined to comment.
Cuomo is said to be consulting with his family, according to a person familiar with the governor’s thinking. His three daughters were expected to meet with him in the city last week as he continued to mull the decision.
Two people familiar with the governor’s thinking warned Cuomo could still decide not to get in the race. Public flirtation with political office and last-minute decisions about whether to embark on a high-profile run have been a hallmark of the former governor’s political career..
Time is of the essence. The petitioning period for candidates seeking to appear on the June primary ballot began on Tuesday. Candidates have to gather at least 3,750 signatures from registered voters by April 3rd.
Although he has stayed away from conventional media interviews and appearances in recent months, Cuomo has loomed large over the crowded field of candidates challenging Mayor Eric Adams in New York City’s upcoming Democratic primary.
Asked about Cuomo’s potential entry into the race, Adams was dismissive on Monday.
“This is early, this is the season. People come in, people get out, things happen, stuff pops up. That’s just the reality of this game,” Adams said during his weekly press briefing at City Hall. “I want to focus on running the city and not get into the mayoral race, that’s going to be done on the campaign trail.”
Although Cuomo has been noticeably silent on Adams’ political troubles, the mayor’s mounting scandal has led him to believe he has a real shot at taking City Hall, two people familiar with his thinking told CNN.
Adams and Cuomo depend on largely the same critical voting bloc – a coalition of union members, Black voters and moderate Democrats in the city who are focused on public safety.
Although he is not yet officially in the race, Cuomo has already secured a handful of endorsements – including from one time political rival Carl McCall, the former State Comptroller who ran against Cuomo in the 2002 gubernatorial primary. It was a humiliating loss in Cuomo’s political career, which was just beginning at the time.
The New York City District Council of Carpenters is expected to announce they are endorsing Cuomo in a matter of days, two people familiar with the union’s decision told CNN. Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat who represents part of the Bronx, also said he would support Cuomo’s bid for City Hall.
Both Cuomo and Adams are seen as moderate Democrats.
In the last month, Adams has been under intense pressure as lawmakers across the city called for his resignation after a Department of Justice memo directed federal prosecutors in Manhattan to drop corruption charges against him. In its directive, the DOJ explicitly cited the need for Adams’ cooperation with President Trump’s immigration agenda as one of the reasons for the dismissal. The memo resulted in the high-profile resignations of prosecutors in New York and Washington D.C. and unleashed a days long onslaught of criticism and calls for Adams to be removed from office.
Cuomo kept a close eye on the developments and he has dropped hints along the way.
Last week, he posted a campaign style video to X, showing him speaking before an audience of mostly Black women who appeared to embrace him as he delivered a short speech chock full of campaign-ready lines.
“We’ve seen the ups and we’ve seen the downs, we know how to make this city work and make this state safe for everyone and that is exactly what we are going to do,” Cuomo says on the video. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/us/andrew-cuomo-said-to-enter-new-york-city-mayor-race/index.html | 2025-02-25 | 00efa2ac-29e2-5bf8-b24f-77acdf02db90 |
A Fayette County woman claimed a deer as her pet. The Game Commission took it, saying that's illegal. | Barry Pintar | By
Barry Pintar
Updated on: February 26, 2025 / 7:17 PM EST
/ CBS Pittsburgh
There's a dispute over who has the rights to a wild deer in Fayette County. One woman tried to claim the deer as her pet, giving it a dog collar and even getting it vaccinated. But the Pennsylvania Game Commission says she can't do that and took it away from her.
Tammy Shiery of Bullskin Township says she has the paperwork to prove the 2-year-old buck she calls "Baby" is hers. She says the Game Commission violently took Baby away.
Neighbors say they love Baby and raised him as a beloved pet from the time they found him at a few weeks old. They believe they went through the proper channels to keep him as a domesticated pet. Shiery said the vet vaccinated Baby.
"So, he had all the vaccines that they do for deer farms," Shiery said.
Shiery even went so far as to tag and collar him and used the vet to have him castrated to keep him calm. The Game Commission said when it arrived Tuesday to serve a search warrant, it found the buck wearing a collar while a vehicle drove next to it and tried to lead it to a nearby property.
When the Game Commission came to take deer, citing Pennsylvania law that states it is illegal to own and try to domesticate a wild animal, Shiery tried to stop them. That's when state police came and arrested Shiery, handcuffs and all, over a deer she believes she had a right to have.
Deer, or other wild animals, can be legally kept as pets in Pennsylvania if they are born in captivity and licensed as domestic. At that point, they fall under the Department of Agriculture's jurisdiction. The issue, according to the Game Commission, is that Baby wasn't born in captivity and therefore does fall under the Game Commission's jurisdiction, and therefore can not be considered domestic.
Shiery said she thought she had the correct paperwork because she had it through the Department of Agriculture.
The Game Commission told KDKA-TV they have Baby. He has not been euthanized, and at this point, they are working on deciding the next steps.
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Nearly month after Green Beret reported missing, search warrant executed in Cumberland Co. | Unknown | CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The investigation into a missing former Green Beret in North Carolina has now become a multiagency investigation.
On Wednesday, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed the execution of a search warrant in the area of Butler Nursery Road and Gainey Road in Fayetteville.
They didn't release specific details on what they were searching for but did say the search is part of an ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 50-year-old Clinton Bonnell. Bonnell was reportedly last seen in the Gray's Creek area on January 27. He's a student at Methodist University and is known to work out at Fit4Life.
The Harnett County sheriff's office and Fayetteville police stepped in to support the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office today in the investigation.
Cadaver dogs were used in the effort as well. We asked why cadaver dogs were out here when a body was found Tuesday, Feb. 25. The sheriff's office says they're rolling out various resources for this. But it's still not clear how those dogs were helping advance this investigation.
The sheriff's office says it could be days before the body is identified and they aren't releasing more information about the condition the body was found in.
SEE ALSO | Military family perplexed, looking for answers after Green Beret in North Carolina vanishes
"The sheriff's office will explore every avenue. That's the biggest thing is that we're waiting for a positive ID for the body that was found. So once that information is gained, then we'll be able to release more at that point," Sgt. Mickey Locklear with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said.
We previously talked to Bonnell's sister, Stefanie Firkins, who said he was supposed to attend class but never showed up and that's when he was reported missing. She said one of his last known locations was the Fit4Life gym on Owen Drive.
The CCSO conducted a wellness check at Bonnell's home and said he wasn't there but his car was in the driveway.
Clint Bonnell's sister, Stefanie Firkins, describes him as a healthy, hardworking and reliable family man. She says it's bizarre and concerning that he's been missing for two weeks.
"I know what he was doing the day that he disappeared and he was making plans for his life, and studying for exams the next day. I mean, all signs point to him vanishing not on his own accord."
Firkins says this was one of Bonnell's last known locations, the Fit4Life gym on Owen Drive back on Monday, Jan 27.
Then she says he went to Methodist University where he's been studying in the physician assistant program. It's believed he was there around 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. After that, he texted a friend saying he was arriving at his home in the Fayetteville area. He was supposed to go to class the next day but hasn't been seen or heard from since.
"He was so committed, he worked so hard to get in this P.A. program and took it very seriously and was very proud," Firkins said. "And it was like his thing. So he would not have just not shown up."
Methodist University issued a statement: "We are thankful to our MU community, on-campus police, and the partnership with local law enforcement who are working with the individual's family. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time."
If you have any information about Clint's whereabouts, contact the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Detective Sergeant J. McLeod at (910) 677-5548, or call 911.
You can also contact the Fayetteville / Cumberland County Crimestoppers at (910) 483-TIPS (8477). You do not have to reveal your identity. | cnn_us | https://abc11.com/post/green-beret-disappears-nc-clint-bonnell-vanished-cumberland-county-january-sheriff-executing-search-warrant/15956858/ | 2025-02-26 | e887f9eb-6ca4-5f79-a8c1-cd755a405ccc |
Local woman makes dresses to battle depression. Now she’s invited to show her designs all across the world. | Kaitlyn Hart | ASHTON — Mandy Anderson says she’s the most “introverted introvert that ever introverted.”
Since the age of four, Mandy, who is originally from Ashton but now lives in Utah, has been battling passive and active suicidal ideation as part of her depression.
“My greatest wish in life is honestly to just disappear,” says Anderson. “Being seen is my greatest fear. Being in front of people has been one of my biggest things that I just avoid like the plague.”
In December 2023, Anderson says she was at one of her lowest and darkest points when she decided to end her life – but suddenly, she had an idea.
“The thought came to me because of what I was thinking and where I was planning to go that I needed to make wings. Not to wear, but just as a symbol, like my last symbolic act,” says Anderson. “I was going to make these big, beautiful wings and they were just like so clear in my mind what they would look like, and I couldn’t get it out of my head.”
Anderson says she rushed to Hobby Lobby and bought tulle, golden leaves, and wire to create beautiful, sparkly golden wings. Days later, after frantic sewing and designing, she says she felt inspired and needed to share this feeling with the world.
“I just felt this light and felt like, wow, I feel okay. Not healed, but I want to share this light that I feel with others,” says Anderson. “I’m a photographer and one of the ways I share light and try to bring joy to other people is through photography. So I photographed them on myself and I shared them, and I left them unfinished.”
From there, the Unfinished Wings Dress Project was born and evolved into Anderson creating beautiful dresses when she struggles with active suicidality. In an act of symbolism – the dresses are always left slightly unfinished.
“Every dress is unfinished just like my wings. They’re not perfect, I don’t start from a pattern or follow directions,” says Anderson. “It’s got kind of the message of the semi-colon that some people get tattooed on their wrists who’ve suffered with suicidality.”
Anderson says her dresses symbolize bringing attention to the ongoing struggle of mental health issues, and she hopes to remind others in similar situations that discussions about suicide should not be taboo.
“There’s power in sharing the struggle when you’re in it and not all the way through it yet because that’s when it’s going to be understood by other people who are going through it,” says Anderson. “Most of those people struggle with mental health in some way or another. And I feel like because they don’t talk about it openly as you would talk about having a broken leg or a cold, there’s perspectives that are missing. There’s pieces of the puzzle that aren’t there because there’s so many people who just never talk about it.”
Now, when Anderson feels that her mental health is becoming too much to bear – she turns to fabric and glitter.
“I’m artistic and it’s a way for me to like work through really difficult times. Sometimes I’ve painted, sometimes photography’s been a way that kind of lifts me out of those really dark times,” says Anderson. “It feels so personal and I’m creating a dress that is made for my body, that’s made for me to model and to show because it’s the light that I’m trying to find inside of myself and show outwardly to the world. And that’s the only way I know how to do it.”
The Unfinished Wings Dress Project has led Anderson to be invited to debut her designs in Geneva, Switzerland in March, and later this year in France and New York.
A mother to eight children, Anderson says the price to attend these events and present her project to the world is steep.
“As soon as they invited me, I was like, I’ll try to find the funds, but I’m a mother of eight and I’m not an actual designer,” says Anderson. “I don’t have a business and this is all just coming out of my family. So (they said) no worries, but we need to know.”
Anderson is hoping to raise enough to bring her project to life worldwide.
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Crowd clashes with congressman over DOGE layoffs | FJ Feng | Frustrated constituents confronted GOP Rep. Mark Alford at a tense town hall in Belton, Missouri, over federal layoffs and spending cuts as part of Elon Musk's efforts to reshape the US government under President Donald Trump.
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Gunman who held Pennsylvania hospital staff hostage felt more could have been done to save his terminally ill wife | John Miller, Chris Boyette | The gunman who held intensive care unit staff hostage at UPMC Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania before killing a police officer and injuring five other people Saturday believed that more could have been done to save his wife, who was on life support for a terminal illness, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, 49, was removed from the hospital by security the previous night after becoming irate and emotionally overwrought following a diagnosis that there was no other treatment available for his wife, the official said. It is not clear whether she has died.
York County District Attorney Tim Barker said at a news conference Saturday that Archangel-Ortiz had “contact previously in the week in the ICU for a medical purpose involving another individual,” but his office has declined to provide additional information.
Archangel-Ortiz returned to the hospital Saturday morning, carrying a backpack with a firearm, zip ties and duct tape, and held staff members hostage before being killed in a shootout with police.
“This isn’t just about one tragic event — it’s about a system that is crumbling under neglect,” according to Lester Mendoza, a physician assistant specializing in pulmonary critical care at UPMC, who says he spoke with the gunman several times while his loved one was receiving care at the hospital.
“I was there when we delivered the worst news imaginable to him—that his loved one was gone,” Mendoza said in a Facebook post Sunday. “I saw his devastation firsthand. In that moment, I truly did not see a monster. He was simply broken.”
Mendoza shared his perspective on issues plaguing the health care system, citing understaffed hospitals and overworked employees, as well as expensive medicines and supplies and long wait times for care.
“I would have never imagined or expected him to do something like this. But grief, exhaustion, isolation, and a lack of mental health and social support services create cracks that people fall through. And when they do, the consequences can be catastrophic,” wrote Mendoza.
“While people will look for someone to blame, the reality is this: the system is failing all of us. Healthcare is broken,” Mendoza said.
No patients were injured in the shooting, Susan Manko, a spokesperson for UPMC Memorial told CNN.
An intensive care unit doctor, nurse and custodian suffered gunshot wounds, and a fourth employee was injured in a fall, according to Barker. As of Sunday, they were “medically stable and progressing in their recovery,” the hospital said in a statement.
The gunman shot three officers, killing one who was later identified as West York Borough Police Department Officer Andrew Duarte.
The 30-year-old officer’s death was ruled a homicide, the York County Coroner’s Office said in a news release posted to social media on Monday. Duarte died after being shot in the torso, the news release said.
A service celebrating Duarte’s life is set for Friday, Feb. 28, at Living Word Community Church in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, according to an obituary published in The York Dispatch on Monday. In addition to his parents, Duarte is survived by his girlfriend and several extended family members, the obituary said.
The Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation with the assistance of the York County District Attorney’s Office.
A spokesperson for the state police said no additional information will be released until the investigation is completed, but said all details of the incident will be investigated.
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Monterey Regional Airport moves forward with its Metamorphosis project | Jeanette Bent | MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) has announced that Hensel Phelps Construction company will rebuild the airport passenger terminal as the location's next development in the MRY Metamorphosis Safety Enhancement Program.
“It was a highly competitive selection process, with a total of four companies responding to the Request for Proposals and participating in the interviews,” said MRY Deputy Executive Director Chris Morello.
“We are honored to be a part of the MRY Metamorphosis, and a key partner to build a terminal that reflects the beauty and charm of the Monterey region," said Hensel Phelps Regional Vice President Shannon Gustine.
The project will cover approximately 62,000 square feet and replace the terminal building to include five passenger boarding bridges. The project is aimed at including multiple safety enhancements overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in an effort to improvement the airport.
According to the Monterey Airport, architectural design firm HOK is drafting the replacement passenger terminal to include feedback by passengers and the public via visioning workshops held in 2023.
"The facility will be traveler-friendly, accessible for all, and reflect the essence and diversity of the Monterey region," wrote the airport on Monday.
The airport says that the improvements are designed to create a more efficient traveler experience by making the terminal easier to navigate, opening more space and improving pedestrian traffic.
“Our MRY Metamorphosis is taking shape, and with the approval of Hensel Phelps as the contractor to build the replacement terminal, our travelers, employees, and community will soon see progress as we break ground and begin constructing the new, modern, and efficient terminal building,” said MRY Executive Director Michael La Pier.
Terminal groundbreaking is anticipated for June 2025.
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515 tickets issued, 4 arrests made in Orlando ‘street takeover’ crackdown | Jacob Langston, Mike Valente, Jacob Langston, Mike Valente | Jacob Langston, Digital Journalist
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Law enforcement officials said they successfully conducted a “Street Takeover Enforcement Operation” in Orlando that led to over 500 citations and four arrests, according to a news release.
The Florida Highway Patrol said that on Feb. 15, they worked with Orlando police and Orange County deputies to address the “increasing threat posed by street takeover activities.”
According to the release, law enforcement from the three agencies responded to multiple locations where street takeover events were happening.
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Ultimately, officials said they focused on a parking lot at 12981 South Orange Blossom Trail using aerial units, unmarked vehicles, K-9 teams and marked vehicles.
According to the release, 515 traffic citations were issued, of which 477 were spectator violations. In addition, “multiple physical arrests” were made, including four felony charges and four misdemeanor charges. Four vehicles were also seized or impounded, and one stolen vehicle was recovered.
“The success of this operation helped mitigate immediate risks and demonstrated a strong, proactive stance against such criminal activities, reinforcing the commitment of state and local law enforcement agencies to work together in protecting the safety and well-being of the public,” the release reads in part.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina threw his public support behind a bill last year that stiffened penalties for street racing. The bill was signed into law last spring.
He told News 6 that he believes the harsher penalties are working, though the street takeovers still pose a major risk.
“What makes (these gatherings) so dangerous is the high speed and the reckless behavior of the drivers,” Mina explained. “When you’re doing donuts in an intersectin and your car is sliding all over the place, you’re losing control. Eventually, someone’s going to get hit and killed.”
Officials ask that if you encounter street racing, stunt driving, or a roadway takeover while on the road, please follow these guidelines:
Anyone with information about a street takeover event is urged to email [email protected] with any relevant screenshots or documentation.
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Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes | Associated Press | Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to officials and court documents.
In a January 13 robbery, suspects cut an air brake hose on a BNSF freight train traveling through a remote section of Arizona and made off with more than 1,900 pairs of unreleased Nikes worth more than $440,000, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court in Phoenix. Many of the shoes were Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4s, which won’t be available to the public until March 14 and are expected to retail at $225 per pair, the complaint states.
It was one of at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in remote areas of the Mojave Desert since last March that authorities are investigating, the Los Angeles Times reported. All but one resulted in the theft of Nike sneakers, according to investigators.
Eleven people were charged in the January 13 burglary with possessing or receiving goods stolen from interstate shipment. All 11 have pleaded not guilty and were all ordered detained until trial. Ten are Mexicans who were in the United States illegally. Another defendant is a Mexican citizen who was in asylum proceedings in the United States, authorities said in court records.
The suspects in the January 13 heist were caught with the help of tracking devices that were inside some of the boxes, the complaint says.
In another case, a BNSF train came to an emergency stop near Hackberry, Arizona, on November 20 after it started losing air, according to a complaint filed in the Phoenix federal court. Sheriff’s deputies in Mohave County stopped a white panel van seen leaving the area and found about 180 pairs of then-unreleased Air Jordan 11 Retro Legend Blue sneakers valued at $41,400, the complaint states.
Two other cases in which BNSF freight trains were burglarized near Kingman and Seligman, Arizona, last year resulted in the theft of $612,000 worth of Nikes and eight arrests, according to federal criminal complaints.
Thieves typically scout merchandise on rail lines that parallel Interstate 40 by boarding slow-moving trains, such as when they are changing tracks and opening containers, said Keith Lewis, vice president of operations at Verisk’s CargoNet and a deputy sheriff in Arizona. Lewis told the Times that the thieves are sometimes tipped off to valuable shipments by associates working at warehouses or trucking companies.
In another case, authorities say a Mexican man who controlled crews that burglarized trains had scouts who would tip him off on trains to target, supplied vehicles, paid crews and facilitated the sale of stolen merchandise.
The suspects are often aided by accomplices in “follow vehicles,” which track the rail cars. The loot is tossed off the train after it comes to a halt — either for a scheduled stop or because an air hose has been cut, according to Brynna Cooke, a Homeland Security Investigations special agent cited in affidavits filed in federal court.
Thefts from cargo trains cost the nation’s six largest freight railroads more than $100 million last year because of a combination of the value of the stolen goods and the cost of repairs to railcars the thieves damaged, and the problem is getting worse in recent years as the thefts have become more organized and sophisticated. The Association of American Railroads trade group estimates that the number of thefts jumped roughly 40% last year to 65,000 nationwide.
In 2022, thieves raided cargo containers aboard trains nearing downtown Los Angeles for months, taking packages belonging to people across the U.S. and leaving the tracks blanketed with discarded boxes of items deemed not valuable enough to steal. The audacious thefts prompted authorities and freight companies to step up security in the area. In 2015, thieves stole 111 guns after busting the locks off a train in a Chicago railyard.
Railroads have invested millions in measures to help prevent such thefts, but it’s not like they can easily restrict access to the more than 140,000 miles of track they operate across the country. It crosses remote, rural areas and cuts through the heart of many cities carrying millions of shipments of everything from bulk commodities like coal and grain to raw materials like rock.
The rail trade group said additional federal enforcement and tougher penalties are needed to deter the thefts. The railroads estimate that only about 1 out of every 10 theft attempts result in an arrest, and many of the people who are arrested are repeat offenders. One railroad even reported arresting the same individual five times in a single day.
BNSF and the other major freight railroad that hauls goods across the western United States, Union Pacific, didn’t immediately respond to inquiries from The Associated Press about the thefts. BNSF said in a statement to the Times that its internal police force shares information with local law enforcement and prosecutors as appropriate.
The company said its crews are instructed not to confront thieves, but to report the incidents instead. But the crews rarely encounter them, it said, because the trains are so long and the thieves take care to evade detection.
Cargo thefts from trains, trucks and ships are a problem in shipping hubs all across the country and a focus of the FBI. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement estimates that cargo thefts at various points along the supply chain from ports to trains to trucks account for between $15 billion and $35 billion in losses every year. Many of the more organized groups target major shipping hubs like Los Angeles, Dallas, Memphis, Chicago and Atlanta. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/us/train-thefts-nike-sneakers/index.html | 2025-02-26 | 2420c7b4-2452-5dd7-a91d-d9bceec650f7 |
Concern about Musk’s conflicts, economic jitters, diet’s surprising benefit: Catch up on the day’s stories | Daniel Wine | Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here.
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At Senate hearing, Trump Justice Department nominees are cagey on whether they’d follow court orders | Devan Cole, Joan Biskupic | Two of President Donald Trump’s nominees for senior Justice Department positions – including his former personal attorney – deflected questions Wednesday from senators on whether they would adhere to all court orders against the administration.
An overriding question of the Trump administration, already facing a raft of litigation against the president’s executive orders, is whether it would abide by court decisions. Trump and some of his top advisers have suggested they might not be constrained by adverse court rulings.
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“There is no hard and fast rule about whether in every instance a public official is bound by a court decision,” Aaron Reitz, who has been tapped to serve as the head of DOJ’s Office of Legal Policy, said in response to repeated questioning from the Senate Judiciary Committee.
“There are some instances in which he or she may lawfully be bound and other instances in which he or she may not lawfully be bound,” Reitz added.
Reitz appeared alongside D. John Sauer, Trump’s former personal lawyer, nominated to be the solicitor general, the government’s top lawyer before the Supreme Court. Some of the tensest exchanges between Sauer and Judiciary Committee Democrats were over Sauer’s defense of Trump’s claim of immunity that went to the high court last year.
“There’s a great fear among many people — academics and people in the legal profession – as to whether or not this president would defy a court order, which basically would put him above the law, at least in his own eyes,” said the panel’s top Democrat, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Sauer rejoined, “I’ve represented President Trump for the better part of two years, and I just think that that’s not a plausible scenario.”
Sauer, 50, is a Harvard law graduate and Rhodes scholar who served as a law clerk to the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Before his began representing Trump in late 2023, Sauer was the state solicitor general of Missouri. He supported efforts to overturn Trump’s election defeat in 2020 and was at the lead of much of the red-state litigation against the Biden administration.
His earlier representation of Trump concerned some of his Democratic critics.
“You took the position as Donald Trump’s lawyer that he could order Seal Team Six to assassinate a political opponent and not be prosecuted for it unless he was impeached first,” said Sen. Adam Schiff of California. “Will that continue to be your position as the lawyer for the United States? Will you represent to the court that any prosecution should be dismissed if the president is not first impeached?”
Sauer noted that the Seal Team Six scenario had been raised by a judge, and emphasized that he indeed said, “that the president may be prosecuted for an action like that but under the plain language of the Impeachment Judgment Clause he must be first impeached and convicted by the Senate.”
Schiff persisted in asking whether if Trump used his office to assassinate a political opponent and was not impeached for it, “Would you defend against any prosecution as solicitor general?”
Responded Sauer, “The hypothetical you’ve offered, respectfully, is so outlandish I don’t know if I’m in a position to address it.”
But Sauer, overall, seemed on a glide path to confirmation in the Republican-controlled Senate. If so, as the new US solicitor general he would soon be positioned to take the lead in defending Trump’s second term agenda before the nine justices.
Durbin also pressed Sauer on whether a government official should “be allowed to defy an official court order.”
“I don’t want to speak to hypotheticals,” Sauer responded, “especially hypotheticals that might come before me in an official capacity if I were confirmed by the Senate. Generally, if there’s a direct court order that binds a federal or state official they should follow it.” | cnn_politics | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/politics/justice-trump-court-orders-sauer-reitz/index.html | 2025-02-26 | 33641ecb-d9a7-5588-9d9f-cfda427d8f4c |
Search location by ZIP code | , | A Port St. Lucie Police officer is credited with helping to rescue a man who fell off of his sailboat, explaining how following his instincts paid off.
A portion of the rescue was captured on police body camera video.
Police received the call at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday about a man who fell off his sailboat and was calling for help.
Officer Ryan Lodwick was the first to arrive at the scene located at the Club Med boat ramps.
"I started scouring the boat ramps and going down the boat ramps for anybody that may be in distress," Lodwick said.
Lodwick said when he got to the last ramp, he found the victim, 55-year-old Charles Dunn, hanging on the ropes on the dock.
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"When I got to him, I could see he was struggling, and I was able to deploy this disc that we use for rescues to him in the water," Lodwick said.
He said first responders from the St. Lucie County Fire District also arrived on the scene to assist.
Once the victim was out of the water, he told officers he was working on his sailboat and fell into the water and couldn't get himself out. He was able to cling to one of the ropes attached from the Sailboat to the dock and dialed 911.
"The victim was in a lot of distress. He had stated at one point in the hospital that he was ready to give up," Lodwick said. "He was struggling for maybe 20 to 30 minutes, and luckily, we got there in the time that we did."
Lodwick was glad he was able to help.
He said the call initially came to an address on Pine Valley, but knowing his district, he responded to this location where the boats are located.
"I'm glad I was able to find him, and I'm glad I made the right decision to come to this location," Lodwick said. "Again, just knowing my district and knowing where these boats are, it was a calculated risk, and it worked out."
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and treated for hypothermia.
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Animal cruelty suspect arrested after video of dog abuse goes viral | Victoria Cuba, , Victoria Cuba, , Victoria Cuba | Senior News Producer
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WAIANAE, Hawaii (Island News) -- A 22-year-old man remains in police custody, after a video of him swinging a dog by its limbs went viral.
Honolulu police arrested the man Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of second-degree animal cruelty and a warrant. He has not been charged at this time.
A 22-year-old man remains in police custody, after a video of him swinging a dog by its limbs went viral.
The video posted on social media showed what looked like the man swinging a puppy while walking in Waianae.
The Hawaiian Humane Society reposted pictures of the video, saying the man was "subjecting a dog to cruelty." It asked the community to help in its search for both the suspect and the dog.
The dog was located and is now safe.
To report any animal crimes, contact Honolulu CrimeStoppers at (808) 955-8300, or the Hawaiian Humane Society's Dispatch line at (808) 356-2250.
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Mother of Palestinian American boy slain in suburban Chicago hate crime testifies at trial | Unknown | A suburban Chicago landlord took a knife from a belt holder and attacked a Palestinian American woman before fatally stabbing her young son 26 times, prosecutors alleged Tuesday during opening statements in the trial for a 2023 murder and hate crime.
Joseph Czuba, 73, is charged in the death of 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of Hanan Shaheen on October 14, 2023. Authorities said the family was targeted because of their Islamic faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas that erupted on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas attack on southern Israel.
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Prosecutor Michael Fitzgerald, a Will County assistant state’s attorney, told jurors they’d hear an emotional 911 call, detailed witness testimony, along with police footage and explicit crime scene photos as he described each of the stab wounds to the boy’s body.
“He could not escape,” Fitzgerald said facing jurors. “If it wasn’t enough that this defendant killed that little boy, he left the knife in the little boy’s body.”
Czuba has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder and other charges. He wore a suit and tie to court, his greying hair falling past his shoulders. He did not speak as he watched the proceedings.
Will County Public Defender Kylie Blatti urged jurors to consider each piece of evidence carefully because key parts were missing.
“Go beyond the emotions to carefully examine the evidence,” Blatti said during opening statements. “It is easy to get lost in the horror of those images.”
The family had been renting two rooms from Czuba and his wife, who also lived at the home where the murder happened in suburban Plainfield, nearly 40 miles (65 kilometers) from Chicago.
Shaheen was the first witness and recounted the events leading up to the attack. She said they had not previously had any issues in the two years they had rented from the Czubas. They shared a kitchen and living room with the Czubas in the home.
After the start of the war Czuba told her that they had to move out because Muslims were not welcome. She urged him to “Pray for peace.” Later, he confronted Shaheen and attacked her, holding her down, stabbing her and trying to break her teeth.
“He told me ’You, as a Muslim, must die,” said Shaheen, who mainly testified in English but had an Arabic translator on standby in her primary language. She occasionally turned to the translator for clarification on questions or to translate for her.
After the attack, Shaheen said was scared and locked herself in the bathroom, noting blood all over her body and the room. She called 911 when she heard her son screaming in another room.
“The landlord is killing me and my baby!” she screamed to the dispatcher multiple times, according to a recording of the call played in court. “He’s killing my baby in other room!”
Yelling could be heard on the background. As the roughly 15-minute recording played in court, Shaheen put her head down, clutching a tissue paper in her hand.
The boy — whose name was initially spelled Wadea Al-Fayoume by authorities — was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Shaheen had more than a dozen stab wounds and it took her weeks to recover.
The attack on the family in Plainfield renewed fears of anti-Muslim discrimination in the Chicago area’s large and established Palestinian community. The proceedings also come amid rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the US since Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023.
Hundreds attended the boy’s janazah, or funeral service, where the boy was remembered as kind and into sports and Legos.
Separately, the father of the boy, who is divorced from Shaheen and did not live at the home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. He attended the court proceedings Tuesday along with an uncle.
Shaheen has also retained prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who said she would not talk to reporters during the trial, which is expected to last about a week.
“Hanan Shaheen continues the unimaginable fight for justice for Wadee,” he said in a statement. “We have confidence in the prosecution’s efforts to earn justice for Wadee and Hanan.” | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/us/joseph-czuba-illinois-landlord-trial/index.html | 2025-02-25 | 9c8a90e7-18d0-5781-b1c4-c8be2d0a7eec |
Shakopee man makes models of historic Minnesota buildings using toothpicks | Unknown | By
David Schuman
February 25, 2025 / 6:32 PM CST
/ CBS Minnesota
A Shakopee, Minnesota, man is sharing a unique talent with the public.
Jerry Hackett uses toothpicks to painstakingly create detailed, scale-model replicas of historic Minnesota buildings.
His latest masterpiece recreates Dakota County's first courthouse, which is in Hastings.
He's previously built the courthouses in Steele County, Waseca County and Washington County.
Hackett starts by obtaining blueprints of the building, then draws plans himself to use as a guide. Then he places each toothpick, one by one.
"It's tedious," Hackett said.
He's retired and says he might spend one to three hours a day working in his man cave.
Hackett keeps meticulous inventory of all his toothpicks and other pieces of balsa wood, organized by length and shape.
The Dakota County Courthouse replica is now on display in the county's administrative building after Hackett called and said he had something to give them.
"It's just an amazing gift from somebody who spent his time putting this together and just gave it to the public, so we're thrilled," Heidi Welsch, the Dakota County manager, said.
The model took Hackett three months and about 4,000 toothpicks.
"Probably doing the roof is the toughest part," he said. "With the courthouse, there's four towers, one in each corner. It's a lot of work figuring all that out and gluing the pieces together."
Before he got into Minnesota courthouses, Hackett's interest was in building bridges, windmills, a Ferris wheel and even the Eiffel Tower and the Space Needle in Seattle.
He has some behind-the-scenes construction experience in his life, but nothing that would seem to directly correlate with such engineering prowess.
Hackett says with a laugh that he doesn't consider himself an artist, because it's simply a hobby.
His next project will be the Blue Earth County Courthouse in Mankato. He plans to start as soon as he gets the blueprints.
David joined the WCCO team in April 2020, previously working at CBS 58 in Milwaukee. Prior to that, he worked in Las Vegas. While there, David covered several stories in the national spotlight, including the October 1 mass shooting and political visits from President Barack Obama and candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
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A Delta flight from Atlanta was forced to turn around and evacuate after ‘haze’ was seen in the cabin | Lauren Mascarenhas, Pete Muntean | A Delta Air Lines flight to Columbia, South Carolina, was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after a “haze” was observed inside the plane, according to officials.
The plane returned to the airport around 9 a.m. after the crew reported possible smoke in the flightdeck, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the incident.
The Boeing 717 aircraft, which was carrying 94 passengers, three flight attendants and two pilots, deployed slides on the runway during the evacuation, Delta told CNN.
“The flight crew followed procedures to return to Atlanta when a haze inside the aircraft was observed after departure,” a Delta spokesperson told CNN in a statement. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, and we apologize to our customers for the experience.”
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The airline said it is investigating the cause of the haze.
“When the plane took off it began to fill up with haze and (it) was hard to breathe at times,” Johnny, a passenger on the flight who asked for only his first name to be used, told CNN.
An emergency was declared to get priority handling from air traffic control, according to the airline.
Another passenger, Kristin Morris, told CNN haze began to fill the plane five to 10 minutes after taking off from Atlanta.
“A few of us passengers started to question why or what was going on. People started screaming ‘smoke, smoke, smoke,’” Morris said. “We were in the air for about 20 minutes, and it seemed to take a while before we landed.”
According to Morris, after everyone was evacuated from the plane they were put in a conference room as Delta tried to figure out what caused the haze. Morris said the passengers were eventually let go without receiving an answer.
After the plane returned to the airport, Atlanta Fire Rescue assisted in the deplaning of passengers and crew members, a spokesperson for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said in a statement to CNN.
Video taken outside the plane shows passengers evacuating.
Delta said its teams would help customers rebook flights to their final destinations.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said the incident caused moderate impact to airport operations.
Correction: An earlier version of this story had the wrong name for the agency investigating the incident. It is the Federal Aviation Administration.
CNN’s Caroll Alvarado contributed to this report. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/us/delta-flight-haze-evacuation-emergency/index.html | 2025-02-24 | 8352db9e-8a94-504e-b0f3-8248c325037e |
Nvidia doubled profits in 2024. And its outlook is rosy despite AI jitters | Clare Duffy | Nvidia exceeded Wall Street’s expectations as it closed out 2024, achieving stunning sales and profit growth — and much of Silicon Valley is likely breathing a sigh of relief at what the results say about the artificial intelligence industry.
The chipmaking giant’s shares dipped just over 1% in after-hours trading Wednesday, immediately after the company released its earnings report for the quarter ended in January and its full 2025 fiscal year. However, shares quickly turned positive, gaining 2.7% within half an hour of the report’s release.
Nvidia raked in $39.3 billion in sales in the January quarter, slightly above Wall Street’s expectations and 78% higher than the same period in the prior year. Profits from the quarter grew 72% year-over-year to $22 billion.
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For the full year, the company’s profits more than doubled to $74.3 billion, capping off a banner year in which Nvidia cemented itself as perhaps the most important player in the growing AI industry.
And Nvidia expects its growth to continue. The company said it expects sales to grow 65% year-over-year to $43 billion in the current quarter, exceeding analysts’ expectations.
The results underscore that despite increased competition, Nvidia remains unmatched at producing the chips many companies use to power AI systems. Expectations were heightened heading into Wednesday’s report given Nvidia’s role as a barometer of the broader tech sector, which has faced tough investor questions about AI spending. Shares of fellow tech giants Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta were all trading higher after-hours following Nvidia’s report.
In recent weeks, Silicon Valley has been processing what the launch of DeepSeek — a highly capable but more efficient AI model from a year-old Chinese startup — means for the American AI industry.
Some industry experts suggested that the launch of the less power-hungry rival could add to existing fears that US tech giants are overspending on AI infrastructure without sufficient return in that investment. Any pullback in that spending could hit Nvidia’s bottom line, given the company’s central role in providing many of the chips to run AI systems.
Nvidia’s share price has fallen 5% since the start of this year as investors digest the DeepSeek news, although shares remain up 65% from a year ago.
And where Nvidia’s shares go, much of the rest of the tech market tends to follow. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index is down 1% since the start of this year, dragged down by weak tech stock performance.
“Nvidia is the bellwether and market-darling stock that is of vital importance to the broader markets,” Chris Brigati, chief investment officer at investment firm SWBC, said in emailed commentary ahead of Nvidia’s report.
Still, analysts have been quick to point out that major AI players have announced plans to continue funneling tens of billions of dollars into infrastructure, despite the questions DeepSeek has raised. And some experts say a push toward more efficient, inexpensive AI models would actually be a boon to Nvidia and other AI players by accelerating the technology’s adoption.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said he expects to see $325 billion in capital expenditures this year from just the “Magnificent Seven” tech companies — Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Alphabet, Nvidia and Tesla — with much of that spending aimed at supporting AI growth.
“We have seen NOT ONE AI enterprise deployment slow down or change due to the DeepSeek situation,” Ives said in emailed commentary Tuesday. “No customer wants to ‘lose their place in line’ as it is described to us for Nvidia’s next gen chips.”
Despite jitters over DeepSeek and some early challenges in rolling out Nvidia’s new Blackwell chips, “Nvidia’s results reaffirm that it continues to lead the AI landscape, sidelining skeptics,” Emarketer technology analyst Jacob Bourne said following Wednesday’s results. He added that investment from tech giants “demonstrate sustained demand for Nvidia’s hardware.”
Asked about his expectations for future AI growth on a call with analysts Wednesday, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang laid out a vision for a future in which AI has permeated numerous areas of life. He pointed to the auto industry as an example, saying that employees would use AI agents to work more productively, while the vehicles themselves would also be infused with AI.
“Someday, there will be a billion cars on the road and every single one of those cars will be robotic cars,” he said. “And they’ll all be collecting data, and we’ll be improving them using an AI factory.”
This story has been updated with additional developments and context. | cnn_business | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/tech/nvidia-earnings-ai-growth/index.html | 2025-02-26 | 87817e4f-39bb-5c01-96df-dfe336630ed1 |
Controversial jackpots and suspended courier services: What we know about the Texas lottery jackpot investigation | Michelle Watson | The investigation into two controversial lottery jackpots in Texas has drummed up questions about the role of online ticketing firms, known as lottery couriers, in the state and nationwide.
This week, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Rangers to investigate two Lotto Texas jackpots involving virtual ticket sales: this month’s $83.5 million prize, and a $95 million jackpot from 2023 won by a group of investors. Both cases, according to government officials, affect the public’s confidence in the lottery.
Critics argue that some couriers can be used to purchase tickets in bulk.
This tactic came under heavy scrutiny after one company – Lottery Now – was used by a New Jersey entity in 2023 to mass-order millions of tickets, leaving the group with a winning ticket and cash prize of $57 million, according to CNN affiliate WFAA.
It has everyday people asking if they can really win via the traditional lottery model.
A lottery courier service is an entity that acts as a third party vendor and purchases a lottery ticket on a customer’s behalf, then letting you know if you win and delivering the funds.
“The Courier Service acts as an escrow, holding onto your ticket,” according to Locance, a geolocation technology service company. “Your Courier Service has an office and staff in the states they purchase lottery tickets in, so they are staying compliant with local laws. It is the responsibility of the Courier Service to verify age, location, and funds.”
Courier services are operating in 19 states, according to a report published in 2024 by the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability.
These courier services are typically operated online or through an app, with the idea of offering a convenient way to play games. Some couriers even offer national lottery games like Mega Millions and Powerball.
Only three states – New York, New Jersey and Arkansas – regulate the courier service industry, according to a 2024 Texas House report. Without those regulations in Texas, couriers aren’t required to obtain a license or permission from the Texas Lottery to operate, the report found.
The Texas Lottery is now moving to ban courier services from operating in the state “to ensure all ticket sales comply with state law and agency regulation as well as to maintain public trust,” Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell said.
The Texas Lottery Commission has launched an investigation into all courier services operating in the state and has limited the number of lottery terminals allowed to five per retailer, it said in a statement. The commission declined to comment on the investigations when reached by CNN.
A commission meeting is scheduled for March 4 to discuss proposed rules, according to an online meeting agenda.
A user review about courier service Lotto.com said the third-party tool helps them play – from the comfort of their home.
“Love this app! I play the lottery from the bathtub. Winning is the ultimate self-care!” the review says.
Purchasing via a lottery courier has two advantages for the customer, said Victor Matheson, a professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross.
“It allows the buyer to conveniently buy tickets without having to go to a regular lottery retailer, and it also potentially allows out-of-state buyers to purchase tickets in any lottery across the country,” Matheson said Tuesday. “Technically, it really isn’t any different than handing someone some cash and asking them to go to the store and buy some lottery tickets for you.”
But the service can have drawbacks like a fee, legality issues and lack of a limit to how many tickets are purchased, Matheson said.
Courier services contributed to $101 million in lottery ticket sales over the first seven months of the 2023 financial year in Texas, according to the Texas House report.
In New York, one of the states that regulates lottery courier services, companies are expected – once they are licensed – to adhere to the state’s Gaming Commission’s regulations.
Licensed lottery couriers are then subject to financial and anti-money-laundering controls, independent third-party testing, compliance audits and more, according to the New York State Gaming Commission.
The odds of winning the Lotto Texas are 1/25,827,165. Those odds can be improved by purchasing multiple tickets, and in theory, there’s no limit on the number of tickets one person can buy, according to WFAA.
The winning ticket for this month’s $83.5 million prize was purchased at an Austin retail store through Jackpocket, one of the largest lottery courier services in the country, according to a news release.
A spokesperson for the company, a subsidiary of DraftKings Sportsbook, said its service does not allow for bulk purchasing and places a $600 daily purchase limit for each consumer.
On Tuesday the company said it would suspend its operations in Texas, after the state’s lottery commission moved to ban the overall courier practice – which has been legally permitted but not heavily regulated – amid scrutiny from state lawmakers.
“Despite our proven track record of compliance and commitment to responsible gaming, the Texas Lottery Commission has issued a new policy prohibiting our services, effective immediately. As a result, we are suspending lottery courier operations in Texas,” said Pete Sullivan, SVP of Lottery at DraftKings, in a statement.
Sullivan said Jackpocket has driven over $550 million in lottery ticket sales in Texas since it began its services in 2019, and he hopes to see more clear-cut regulation so that courier services can keep operating. Jackpocket operates in 18 other states.
Another company, Lotto.com, said it has also been operating in the state legally since 2019 and expressed disappointment at the commission’s decision. The company said it’s considering how to proceed. “While we can’t confirm anything at this time, we are cooperating with the Texas Legislature, the Texas Lottery Commission and evaluating our options,” the company said in a statement to CNN.
Texas Lottery Commissioner Clark Smith resigned Friday amid the mounting controversy, the commission confirmed to CNN.
And earlier this month, a class action lawsuit was filed against the former director of the Texas Lottery Commission and several others, alleging fraud, misappropriating funds, illegally selling tickets and manipulating the outcome of lottery games. CNN has reached out to the plaintiffs for comment.
“At best, the lottery commissioners were deliberately indifferent,” Texas state Sen. Bob Hall said in a release Monday. “At worst, they are co-conspirators in the vastest financial crime since Enron.”
CNN’s Ashley Killough, Ed Lavandera, Lex Harvey and Lauren Mascarenhas contributed to this report. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/us/texas-lottery-scandal/index.html | 2025-02-25 | e48ef0a3-39b1-55a4-a9aa-194f600f28ee |
Video: Man fakes a seizure while his partner steals puppies worth thousands | Samantha Lindell | Three men stole two bulldog puppies each priced at $4,299 from a pet store in Colorado after one of the men allegedly faked a seizure, according to police. One of the puppies was recovered and the other is still missing.
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Digital billboards coming to downtown San Jose with $20M deal, but not everyone's on board | Unknown | SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Advertising in downtown San Jose is about to get bigger and brighter. Five digital billboards will be installed at four different and notable locations: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, McEnery Convention Center and two parking garages.
"Things like signage will help display San Jose as a world-class city," Councilmember Pam Foley said.
According to the plan, the city at a minimum will receive $20 million over the next 20 years for the advertising deal.
The city will have free use of the billboards 15% of the time which could include promoting local events.
City Council voted unanimously to approve the proposal despite some pushback from residents including Les Levitt, the co-founder of the coalition called No Digital Billboards San Jose.
"Downtown San Jose is a small town big city. We are not Las Vegas, we're not Denver, we're not Miami," Levitt said.
The group was created five years ago when the city was considering a plan to install over 100 digital billboards.
Levitt said the city did a survey a few years ago and there was overwhelming opposition from residents.
"We don't think that this contributes to the local economy because most of the advertising is programmed by a company from out of state and their mission is to program national brands," Levitt said.
"If we want to grow up and be a big city like the cities we saw on that list, that Orange Barrel is already doing this in, we're going to need to make bold decisions like this," Lindo said.
According to the city, these installations are not traditional billboards but rather 'dynamic digital art.'
"These billboards bring brightness and visual vibrancy to areas that are usually rather dark at night and do not look or feel like a vibrant downtown," Stettinksi said.
The two signs proposed at the Center for the Performing Arts could be up as early as this fall, and the sign at the Convention Center could be installed in early 2026.
Councilmember David Cohen said having these signs up by the summer of 2026 will be in time for the traffic the city is expecting with events happening next year. | cnn_us | https://abc7news.com/post/digital-billboards-coming-downtown-san-jose-20-million-deal/15955853/ | 2025-02-26 | 119238aa-f85b-5146-805d-54bb92f182f8 |
New details emerge in University of Idaho murder case | Jean Casarez | CNN correspondent Jean Casarez explains new details in the Bryan Kohberger case that were just released in a court transcript. Prosecutors have accused Kohberger of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2023.
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"Sudden death" of patient at Mission Hospital leads to investigation, employee fired | Karen Zatkulak & Marisa Sardonia | ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Mission Health has terminated one employee and launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased patient in a hospital bathroom, a Mission spokesperson confirmed.
In response to inquiries, Mission Health on Tuesday provided News 13 with the following statement acknowledging the situation:
Mission Health spokesperson Nancy Lindell did not provide News 13 with any additional details about the incident.
The investigation is ongoing as the hospital seeks further information on the circumstances surrounding the patient's death. | cnn_us | https://wlos.com/news/local/sudden-death-patient-mission-hospital-health-leads-investigation-employee-fired-spokesperson-confirmed# | 2025-02-26 | 5c2c5419-7264-57d9-a972-4ad9e09b9850 |
WATCH THIS: Cape Coral Parkway residents say something must be done after drunk driver crashes into building | Unknown | CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral police say a man was driving drunk on Cape Coral Parkway when he crashed into a condo building.
"It was around 2:30 am my husband and I heard a bang that sounded like a bomb,” said one condo owner.
It was that noise and the rattle of their condo building that owners tell Fox 4’s Bella Line was a frightening wake-up call. Even for Charles Langenfeld who was not at his condo at the time of the crash, but came home to the aftermath.
See what neighbors have to say about the aftermath of the crash:
"I got called by a friend of mine who was driving by now just a couple hours later, and he called me and said, 'Chuck, did your house get just hit by a car?' I said, 'not that I'm aware of,' so I came rushing over to see what was left of it,” said Charles Langenfeld.
He says he has lived in the building for 25 years and he's not surprised something like this happened.
"There's a culture of high-speed driving, and it's magnified on a street that looks like a highway,” said Langenfeld.
The driver was this man, 27-year-old Alex Wilson:
Police say he drove from the Pelican and Cape Coral Parkway intersection; crossed over 4 lanes; over a median; took off a fire hydrant; went through bushes and trees, and then landed in this building.
Cape Coral Police say when officers breathalyzed him he blew a .177 and .172, more than twice the legal limit.
Thankfully, they say no one was injured in the crash but it's an area they say officers keep an eye on.
"That is definitely an area that our officers are constantly patrolling. I know that on night shift, especially in between calls for service, that's an area that our officers focus on,” said Lisa Greenberg, spokesperson for CCPD.
Now, thousands of dollars later in damages, Langenfeld and his neighbors tell Line that with how fast drivers go on Cape Coral Parkway, something needs to be done.
"This speed limit is too high when you have driveway cuts every 60 feet. I mean, somebody could back out of their driveway, they have no chance,” said Langenfeld. | cnn_us | https://www.fox4now.com/cape-coral/watch-this-cape-coral-parkway-residents-say-something-must-be-done-after-drunk-driver-crashes-into-building | 2025-02-25 | e0f083ec-d0c5-576d-bf42-70721b0e157b |
Southwest jet trying to land at Chicago Midway Airport nearly collides with a private plane on the runway | Alexandra Skores, Andy Rose | A Southwest Airlines plane had a close call with a private jet that entered a runway without authorization Tuesday morning at Chicago Midway International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Southwest Flight 2504 landed safely after the flight crew had to perform a go-around to prevent a potential collision, according to Southwest.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident, which took place at around 8:50 a.m. local time.
“We don’t believe that this was an air traffic control issue. It appears this was a failure of the flight crew from Flexjet to listen and abide by the instructions of air traffic control,” NTSB Chair Jennifer Homedy told Fox News on Wednesday.
The private Bombardier Challenger 350 was managed by Flexjet, a company that provides private aircraft on a “fractional ownership” basis.
The close call came as the two federal aviation agencies are investigating a string of safety incidents in recent weeks, including the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, a fatal Medevac jet crash in Philadelphia and a regional airline crash off the coast of Nome, Alaska, that killed 10 people.
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Roughly 90 minutes before the Chicago incident, an American Airlines flight was forced to cancel its landing at Reagan National to avoid a departing plane.
“There was nothing gradual about it. It felt like the pilot had to make an emergency maneuver,” passenger Itai Vardi told the The New York Times. American Airlines called it “a standard go around, nothing out of the usual,” it told CNN.
In the incident at Midway airport, the Southwest plane was arriving from Omaha, Nebraska, and the Bombardier Challenger 350, was headed to Knoxville, Tennessee, according to FlightRadar24.
Air traffic control instructed the private jet to turn left on “Runway 4L, cross Runway 31L and hold short of Runway 31C,” according to audio from LiveATC.net.
The pilot replies, saying, “Alright, left on 2 – uh – 4L, cross the 22, or 13C, Flexjet 560.”
Then the air traffic controller on the ground immediately replies, “Flexjet 560, negative! Cross 31L, hold short Runway 31C,” which the pilot then correctly acknowledges.
Air traffic control audio from the tower also indicates the moment the pilot of the Southwest plane chose to perform the go-around to avoid the private jet on the runway.
Air traffic controllers reply, “-west 2504, uh, roger that. Climb, maintain 3,000.”
Once the plane reached 3,000 feet in the air, the pilot asked the tower, “Southwest 2504, uh, how’d that happen?”
“GREAT JOB BY THE SOUTHWEST PILOTS IN CHICAGO. A NEARLY TRAGIC CLOSE CALL,” President Trump said in a post on Truth Social following the incident.
The planes came as close as approximately 2,050 feet before the Southwest plane initiated the go-around, and the Southwest plane flew over the private jet at approximately 250 feet above ground, according to FlightRadar24.
Midway Airport has an unusual layout with four operational runways which bisect each other like a large X.
“When you look at the airport map, it looks like a plaid kilt,” said former Department of Transportation Inspector General Mary Schiavo, a CNN analyst. “There are just so many runways, taxiways, etc.”
Runway incursions — in which two airplanes essentially get in the way of one another on or near a runway — averaged more than three per day across the United States in 2024, according to Schiavo.
“That is one of the worst statistics in aviation safety,” she said.
“We had no idea what happened,” passenger Emily Novak told CNN affiliate WOWT of the Midway incident. “The pilot kept everyone so calm. There was no panic on the plane at all that I noticed. Like, he stayed very calm, just made it seem very routine, and then we saw the video, we were like, what? Honest to God had no idea that even happened.”
“I just feel very thankful for who we had flying our plane,” Novak said.
Passenger Todd Engel always says a prayer before traveling – and said another prayer when he felt the plane accelerating while landing, he told WOWT.
“The pilot did come on and say there was a plane on the runway,” Engel said. “Took another 10 minutes. We had to circle back around and land, but it was pretty amazingly calm on the flight.”
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement on X Tuesday, “It is imperative that pilots follow the instructions of air traffic controllers. If they do not, their licenses will be pulled.” Duffy said he would provide additional updates when they become available.
The Southwest “crew followed safety procedures, and the flight landed without incident,” a Southwest spokesperson said in an email to CNN. “Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees.”
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The private jet can seat up to nine passengers, according to configurations posted on Flexjet’s website.
“Flexjet adheres to the highest safety standards, and we are conducting a thorough investigation,” the company said in a statement. “Any action to rectify and ensure the highest safety standards will be taken.”
Between January 2023 and September 2024, the NTSB investigated 13 runway incursions involving commercial, or for-hire, flights. Those incursions varied in category from some with “no immediate safety consequences” to “narrowly” avoiding a collision.
CNN’s Pete Muntean, Sara Smart, Sharif Paget, Taliah Miller and Matthew Rehbein contributed to this report. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/us/chicago-midway-airport-near-miss-planes/index.html | 2025-02-25 | b1153617-060d-5a57-8a7d-247c84ff7346 |
American Airlines flight forced to abort landing at Reagan National Airport to avoid another plane | Matthew Rehbein, Alexandra Skores, Sara Smart | An American Airlines flight arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport was forced to abort its landing to avoid another aircraft Tuesday, officials said, less than a month after a midair collision killed 67 people near the same airport and roughly 90 minutes before a close call between a passenger plane and a private jet in Chicago.
Tuesday’s incidents came as officials are investigating a string of safety incidents in recent weeks, including the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River, a Medevac jet crash in Philadelphia and a regional airline crash off the coast of Nome, Alaska, that killed 10 people. And last week, a Delta plane crashed while landing in Toronto, flipping upside-down as a wing – engulfed in flames – broke away from the fuselage. All 80 people on board survived.
The Tuesday incident at the Washington, DC, airport happened around 8:20 a.m. as American Airlines Flight 2246, en route from Boston, was preparing to land, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Air traffic control instructed the American Airlines flight to perform a go-around to “ensure separation was maintained between this aircraft and a preceding departure from the same runway,” the FAA told CNN.
A go-around is a routine maneuver that allows an aircraft to safely make an alternate landing “at the discretion of a pilot or at the request of an air traffic controller,” the FAA said.
The plane that was preparing to take off was moving, but still on the runway, by the time Flight 2246 started its go-around, according to FlightRadar 24.
Flight 2246 eventually landed safely, and Tuesday’s go-around was a standard maneuver “to allow another aircraft more time for takeoff,” American Airlines told CNN Wednesday in an email.
“It’s a tool in both the pilot’s and air traffic controller’s toolbox to help maintain safe and efficient flight operations, and any assertion that flight 2246’s canceled approach was more than that is inaccurate,” the airline’s email reads.
The closest Flight 2246 came laterally to the departing plane before Flight 2246 turned and climbed was about 1.25 miles, and its lowest altitude before its climb was 450 feet, according to FlightRadar 24.
Audio from LiveATC.net captured an air traffic controller instructing Flight 2246: “American 2246, just go around. Turn right heading at 250, climb maintain 3,000,” the controller said.
A passenger on the flight, Itai Vardi, told CNN the experience was “terrifying” and left him feeling shaken. The wheels were down and the plane was close to the ground just before it pulled back up, Vardi said.
“We were over the Potomac River and I could see the runway right up ahead,” said Vardi, who was in a window seat on the plane. “Then suddenly, the plane turned upward in a sharp angle and accelerated and began to climb again.”
Other passengers seemed as confused as he was, Vardi said. “We were looking at each other like, ‘What the hell just happened?’”
About a minute later, a pilot announced the flight had to change its approach “out of an abundance of caution, as there were other planes heading into the area at the same time.
The plane circled before it landed at the airport, Vardi said. The plane landed at 8:31 a.m., according to data recorded by FlightRadar 24.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information about the incident, it told CNN Wednesday. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority directed questions to the airline.
Experts and lawmakers have raised concerns about the crowded airspace above the Washington region, with tight security measures in place, military and government helicopters regularly flying through and flights taking off at Reagan National Airport, which boasts the busiest runway in the country.
American Airlines Flight 2246 performed a “simple go-around,” said Erika Armstrong, a pilot and director of marketing for the Advanced Aircrew Academy, an online aviation training program.
A go-around is “an excellent choice” when a plane is outside of parameters for a proper approach, including when spacing isn’t right, she said.
At the 30 US airports with the highest number of operations – a group that includes Reagan National – go-arounds accounted for about 0.39% of arrivals in fiscal year 2023, according to the FAA.
Less than 90 minutes later at another major US air travel hub – Chicago Midway International Airport – a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to abort its landing at the last minute Tuesday as a private jet crossed the runway it was approaching.
The Southwest flight was arriving from Omaha, Nebraska, and the private jet, a Bombardier Challenger 350, was headed to Knoxville, Tennessee, according to FlightRadar 24. Air traffic control instructed the private jet to hold short of the runway, but video shows it continued across as the Southwest flight touched down.
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement on X, “It is imperative that pilots follow the instructions of air traffic controllers. If they do not, their licenses will be pulled.” Duffy said he would provide additional updates when they become available.
Flexjet, the company operating the Bombardier Challenger 350, is “aware of the occurrence” in Chicago and “was working to gather more information on this situation,” a spokesperson said in a statement. The private jet can seat up to nine passengers, according to configurations posted on Flexjet’s website.
The planes came as close as approximately 2,050 feet before the Southwest plane initiated the go-around, according to FlightRadar 24.
Between January 2023 and September 2024, the NTSB investigated 13 runway incursions involving commercial, or for-hire, flights. Those incursions varied, from some with “no immediate safety consequences” to “narrowly” avoiding a collision.
On Sunday, an Asiana Airlines flight had to circle San Francisco International Airport to correct its altitude before landing after an air traffic controller warned the plane was too low on its approach, the FAA said. The FAA is investigating that incident, the FAA said.
CNN’s Lauren Mascarenhas, Isaac Yee, Andy Rose, Sara Smart, Sharif Paget, Taliah Miller and Pete Muntean contributed to this report. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/us/reagan-national-american-airlines-go-around/index.html | 2025-02-26 | b0dea69d-76ea-5e17-9662-5e11a475cb0a |
Americans decreasingly call religion important to their lives and are divided over its role in society | Jennifer Agiesta | A major new study on religious views in the United States finds – as Americans’ connection to organized religion continues to fade – there are deep divides over the appropriate role for religion in American public life, with sizable shares in favor of a more formalized role.
Less than half of all adults now say religion is very important in their lives, down from majorities who felt that way in earlier studies. Just 44% in the new poll say they pray daily, also down from majorities in prior polls. And while the vast majority continue to say they believe in a God or universal spirit, the share who say they are absolutely certain one exists has dropped from 71% in 2007 to 54% now.
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Those findings come from the Pew Research Center’s Religious Landscape Study, which aims to provide a comprehensive measurement of Americans’ religious beliefs and practices. The survey suggests, though, the decline in Christian affiliation and corresponding growth in the share who lack a religious affiliation that had been persistent over the past few decades appears to have plateaued.
A majority of Americans identify as Christian (62%, including 40% who are Protestant, 19% Catholic and 3% with another Christian affiliation), with 29% religiously unaffiliated and 7% saying they belong to religions other than Christianity, such as Judaism (2%), Islam (1%), Buddhism (1%) or Hinduism (1%).
Within these broad categories, the study finds shifts between sects of Christianity.
Since 2007, Pew finds that all major subsets of Protestantism have shrunk: Evangelical Protestants represent 23% of US adults, down from 26%, Mainline Protestants now make up 11% of adults, down from 18%, and members of historically Black Protestant churches are 5% of all adults, down from 7%.
At the same time, the share of nondenominational Protestants remains small (7% in the new study) but is on the rise (up from roughly 5% in 2007).
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Still, when coupled with other recent Pew surveys, the findings suggest that shifts in religious affiliations overall have stabilized in recent years. The share identifying as Christian and the share who say they are religiously unaffiliated has held roughly steady since 2020, and that’s true even within most birth cohorts, or groups of people born in the same decade.
There is no official, current government estimate of the religious beliefs and practices of the American public. The US Census Bureau is barred from measuring religious affiliation in mandatory data collection such as the decennial census. The Pew study is one of the most significant such private efforts, drawing on a very large, representative sample to generate estimates of the public’s religious affiliations and religiosity.
Researchers collected data in the new release from 36,908 adults nationwide between July 2023 and March 2024. Pew previously conducted two similar studies in 2007 and 2014 using a different methodology than the current study; some measures in the poll are not comparable to previous studies.
Amid religion’s shifting place in Americans’ personal lives, a sizable group are at least somewhat supportive of a more prominent role for religion in public life: 47% in the survey say that the federal government ought to declare the US a Christian nation, about half (52%) favor allowing teacher-led prayer that refers to Jesus in public schools with more (57%) in favor of prayer that references God but not a specific religion, and 53% are at least somewhat in favor of allowing cities and towns to display religious symbols on public property.
Smaller shares are strongly in support of each of these measures (21% strongly favor declaring the US a Christian nation, 27% strongly favor teacher-led Christian prayers in public schools and 20% strongly favor allowing religious displays on public property), and support overall is concentrated among Christians (broad majorities of those who affiliate with non-Christian religions or who are religiously unaffiliated oppose each of these actions, while at least 6 in 10 Christians support each of them).
Americans’ overall perceptions of religion tilt positive, according to the survey, but appear to have cooled since 2014.
Overall, 51% express mostly positive views of religious institutions across six questions on its role in society, with 21% expressing mixed views and 29% mostly negative.In 2014, 63% held mostly positive views with 18% negative across the same six questions. Americans are also more apt to say that religion does more good than harm (44%), outpacing the 19% who feel the opposite, but with roughly a third (35%) saying religion does equal amounts of good and harm.
The survey’s findings among younger Americans point to a possible continued decline in religious affiliation and practice, as younger people with religious upbringings appear less likely than older ones to carry those behaviors into adulthood.
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Fewer young adults who had a highly religious upbringing remain so as adults when compared with older adults, while those younger people with a non-religious upbringing are more likely to hold on to that view as adults.
Comparing the youngest and oldest groups in the poll, 51% of those born in the 1940s or earlier who, as children, attended religious services weekly and considered religion very important have the same degree of attachment to their religion now.
Among those born in the 1980s or later and who had a similarly religious upbringing, only about 3 in 10 have retained that same degree of religious involvement as adults (31% among those born in the ‘80s, 29% for those born in the ‘90s and 28% for those born between 2000 and 2006).
On the flipside, while older adults who were raised with a non-religious upbringing are about as likely as their highly religious counterparts to say they’ve retained those traits (50% for those born in the 1940s or earlier), younger Americans raised in non-religious households are even more likely than their more religious peers to continue that way in adulthood (69% among those born in the ‘80s, 72% for those born in the ‘90s and 76% for those born between 2000 and 2006).
While the overall change in religious views over time has happened in similar ways across key demographic groups, there are differences in how it’s playing out by political ideology.
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Among people who call themselves liberals, just 37% now identify as Christian, down from 62% in 2007, and liberals are now more likely to say they have no religion (51%, up 24 points since 2007) than to consider themselves Christian. Among conservatives, by contrast, the share who are Christian has declined just 7 points to 82%.
Americans’ degree of religious engagement is also closely tied to their partisanship. The most religiously engaged people are most likely to consider themselves Republicans or Republican-leaning independents, while those with little engagement are broadly likely to be Democrats or Democratic-leaning.
This is especially true among White Americans, with smaller gaps by religiosity among Hispanic and Asian adults. Black Americans tend to be Democratic aligned regardless of their degree of religiousness. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/us/religious-views-usa-pew-study/index.html | 2025-02-26 | 41dc803b-9efd-570e-ac05-0967523e603c |
New running club in Dallas helps men fight through addiction on road to recovery | Bo Evans | By
Bo Evans
February 25, 2025 / 5:14 PM CST
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A group of men in South Dallas is finding a connection between doing the hard thing and getting physically and mentally fit — while fighting addiction.
Rand Carlson is like most of us. Running isn't his favorite.
"The running doesn't feel good, the best part is when you're done running," said Carlson.
But a few years ago, a mentor challenged him to run a half marathon.
"Half marathon? I can't even run like half a mile," said Carlson, "All of a sudden I was running one mile, two miles, three miles and then I completed the half marathon."
It was all part of the climb out of his darkest hole.
"I started using when I was in high school. Marijuana, alcohol and then over the years it kind of progressed into harder drugs," said Carlson, "I spent so long doing drugs that it was hard to think about well how do I fill my week now?"
While finding his sobriety at The Men of Nehemiah, a treatment center in south Dallas, he started a running club. Slowly more and more men in the program joined him. Men like Brandon Kuhnlein.
"Addicts, we usually run away from our problems. And this is kind of something opposite to what we do, we're running towards the finish line," said Kuhnlein.
His story isn't much different than Carlson's. Drinking at a young age led to intense drug use and addiction.
"Then I kind of lost my family and they moved on and left me alone in my addiction which caused me to spiral," Kuhnlein said.
But five months ago, Kuhnlein found this group, worked the program and got sober. Now, he's running through the finish line having his daughters back in his life.
"It might look like I'm sad, and there is sadness, but there's a lot of happiness because I know what I'm doing is the right thing and I have so much to look forward to, especially with my daughters," said Kuhnlein.
© 2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. | cnn_us | https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/new-running-club-in-dallas-helps-men-fight-through-addiction-on-road-to-recovery/ | 2025-02-25 | bacbae02-793d-50a0-9612-1afacc640717 |
Fresno County employees recognized for saving co-worker who collapsed | Unknown | FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two Fresno County employees are being recognized for taking action to save the life of a co-worker.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday in honor of Human Resources employees, Elizabeth Vecchio and David McCurry.
Back on January 22, county employee Rick Duran collapsed during a routine training session. He had stopped breathing and did not have pulse.
Vecchio quickly rushed to help him, and McCurry began administering CPR until emergency personnel were able to take Duran to the hospital.
"Most importantly is that fact that my friend is standing here today," McCurry said. "This was one of the scariest things I've ever done in my life. I hope I never have to do it again, but I also hope that is this were ever to arise again, that I would have the training and ability to do so, to step up again."
"I'm getting a second chance at life all due to Liz and Dave, so thank you for having me here," Duran said. | cnn_us | https://abc30.com/post/fresno-county-employees-recognized-saving-worker-collapsed/15956730/ | 2025-02-26 | b33f0113-d09c-52de-bd4c-4eeb4ad01686 |
Warrant: GoDurham bus video helped identify murder suspect | Unknown | A warrant revealed new details in how Durham police
identified a shooting suspect through GoDurham bus video.
The victim in the case, Christopher Hart, was
killed around 9:20 a.m.
The warrant said the suspect killed him in
retaliation for a shooting hours earlier.
In addition, the stolen gun found near the victim
has been connected to another homicide.
Screenshots of video captured by a GoDurham bus
show a man police identified as Raymond Dixon walking toward Christopher Hart
on Holloway Street just after 9 a.m. on Nov. 12.
Video shows the suspect sitting down next to Hart,
shooting him in the side, and leaving.
When police arrived on scene, 31 year-old Hart was
pronounced dead, and a Taurus G3X gun was found near him.
Police ran the gun through the National Crime
Information Center, confirming it was stolen, and connecting it to a homicide
earlier in the month.
36-year-old Jacob Kennedy was shot and found dead
days later on Brye Street.
The gun's other connection provides a possible
motive for Hart's murder.
It was used in an aggravated assault two hours
earlier, where surveillance video shows Hart shooting Daniel Bailey. In an
interview with police, Raymond Dixon said Bailey is his friend.
A Crimestoppers tipster said Hart's homicide was
retaliation.
Dixon was arrested hours after the shooting on
unrelated drug charges.
He posted his $5,000 bond, and police
are asking for the public's help to find him now for a murder charge. | cnn_us | https://www.wral.com/news/local/godurham-shooting-suspect-homicide-nov-2024/ | 2025-02-25 | eae0d534-c5e9-5ede-8779-f48a7a7c73f9 |
New details emerge in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students | Holly Yan, Jean Casarez | More than two years after a quadruple homicide devastated Moscow, Idaho, a judge unsealed the transcript of a recent hearing in the case against Bryan Kohberger – the man accused of stabbing four students to death in an off-campus home.
The hearing, which was closed to the public, came after defense attorney Anne Taylor claimed investigators acted inappropriately when using investigative genetic genealogy to try to isolate a suspect.
Investigative genetic genealogy, or IGG, is a relatively new forensic technique combining DNA analysis with genealogical research. Authorities can take an unknown suspect’s DNA profile and upload it to a public database to learn about the suspect’s family members. Investigators can use that information and other evidence to build a family tree and identify potential suspects.
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But the defense’s attempt to get a judge to suppress the IGG evidence failed. A judge previously entered not guilty pleas for Kohberger after he stood silent at arraignment. And Kohberger’s murder trial is expected to begin this summer – with the prosecution seeking the death penalty if the 30-year-old is convicted.
Because of a wide-ranging gag order, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and attorneys for victims’ families and witnesses are prohibited from saying anything publicly, aside from what is already in the public record.
Here are some of the new details revealed from the transcript of the closed-door hearing:
A lead detective in the case, Moscow Police Detective Cpl. Brett Payne, said he didn’t hear Bryan Kohberger’s name mentioned until December 19, 2022 – more than a month after the killings.
“That was a result of investigative genetic genealogy that was being undertaken by the FBI. We had a phone call that evening, and we were told Bryan Kohberger’s name,” Payne testified.
Payne acknowledged he didn’t mention the investigative genetic genealogy in a probable cause affidavit for Kohberger.
“What led to that decision?” Taylor asked.
“That decision was a collaborative decision,” the detective responded. “We made that decision in an effort to independently verify the information that was provided to us as a tip from the FBI, in much the same way we would any other tip in law enforcement. So it was not in any way meant to obfuscate any sort of information, it was simply can we validate Mr. Kohberger’s involvement in this incident or can we not. That was it.”
“As a group effort, you decided to intentionally leave that out of your affidavit?” Taylor asked.
“Yes, ma’am,” Payne responded.
DNA testing on parts of a knife sheath detected a single source, said Rylene Nowlin, an Idaho State Police forensic laboratory manager.
The lab tested samples from the knife sheath for “touch DNA” – which can come in the form of skin cells that are shed on items being touched.
An analyst swabbed “the entire leather portion of the strap, both top and bottom, and then the underside of the button,” Nowlin testified. “She did not swab the top of the button because that was determined to be the most likely place for fingerprints to be found.”
The defense asked Payne about a blood spot on a handrail going between the second and first floors of the home.
Lab testing linked the blood to “Unknown Male B,” Taylor said. The defense asked Payne why authorities didn’t immediately search for the identity of Unknown Male B.
“Why did you not pursue that person?” Taylor asked.
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“At that point in time, we had already received Mr. Kohberger’s name,” the detective responded.
“And from what my understanding was, entering another DNA profile into CODIS would remove the previous one we had from the knife sheath,” he said. CODIS is the nationwide Combined DNA Index System, which includes DNA profiles of convicted offenders, unsolved crime scene evidence and missing people.
“So if memory serves, the discussion was we’ll hold off, we’ll stay with the one from the knife sheath; if we need to, we can address the Unknown Male B at a later time,” Payne testified.
It was not clear from the transcript whether the detective pursued the identity of Unknown Male B at a later time.
Idaho State Police had a contract with Houston-based Othram laboratory for certain types of forensic work, Nowlin said. Othram specializes in DNA sequencing combined with genealogy mapping.
“That DNA sample was delivered by Moscow Police Department in person to them at Othram labs,” Idaho State Police Laboratory System Director Matthew Gamette testified.
“I accompanied the officer from Boise down to Houston and down to the Othram laboratory. I didn’t have possession of the sample, but I was with the investigator that did.”
After Idaho authorities delivered the DNA sample, Gamette stayed in touch with Othram “about what type of analysis we were asking them to do, also what type of searching,” he said.
“I remember they asked specifically for consent to do certain types of searching. We had to authorize things through memos and whatnot of them doing certain searching, specifically I believe it was FamilyTreeDNA that they needed an authorization for,” said Gamette.
FamilyTreeDNA is one of two main genealogical databases that allow searching by law enforcement, Payne said.
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Another genealogical database that law enforcement can use is GEDMatch PRO, genetic genealogist Leah Larkin testified.
“Those are the only two databases of any significant size that allow [forensic investigative genetic genealogy] searching,” Larkin said.
“Ancestry forbids it, 23andMe forbids it, MyHeritage forbids it.”
Many of the biggest genealogy sites cater to customers who simply want to know about their ancestry – and might not want their DNA data to potentially be used by law enforcement.
In recent years, after law enforcement used some of the most popular genealogy sites for criminal investigations, many companies changed their terms of service.
Othram, the lab company in Texas, stopped its work for the case on December 10, 2022, Taylor said. “The FBI took over, and we’ve heard that by December 19th, nine days later, they’d made an identification,” the attorney said.
That timeline is significant “because Othram’s matches were, as in their own words in their report, those matches were low,” Larkin testified.
She noted Othram had recommended testing four brothers “to get more information.”
But “if you went out and if you approached those men, and even if one of them said, yes, you can test my DNA, the testing itself would have taken some time; getting a kit to a person, getting the spit, sending it into the lab, having it analyzed. And it wouldn’t have led to the crime scene profile because it was the wrong family branch,” Larkin testified.
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“So going from low matches to an ID or at least a tip, whatever they were calling it, within nine days, that right there told me they had gone into a database they were not supposed to be in.”
CNN has reached out to the FBI for a response to the accusation that it used a genealogical database inappropriately. Prosecutors did not directly respond to that claim during the hearing.
Larkin said she also saw “screenshots from GEDMatch” in email communications.
Unlike GEDMatch PRO, which is smaller and allows law enforcement searches, “GEDMatch is just a super open database” and does not allow searches for criminal investigations, Larkin said. GEDMatch has far more users, and “any kit in the system that is public, you can see their matches.”
“So if you are in GEDMatch and I am in GEDMatch and let’s say we were cousins, I could go in and look at my kit and I would see you in my match list, but I could also go into your kit and see me in your match list,” Larkin testified.
In GEDMatch PRO, law enforcement might not see those same matches.
Eventually, the FBI “admitted they had uploaded to MyHeritage” – a database off-limits to law enforcement, Larkin said, citing a document shared with the court.
Kohberger’s trial is expected to begin in August and last several months. Prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty if Kohberger is convicted.
In the meantime, the families of victims Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin continue the long wait to learn the suspect’s fate.
But Goncalves’ family expressed relief that the judge did not suppress the genetic genealogy evidence.
“We are thankful to the Court for a timely decision and appreciate the work [the] prosecution has put in thus far,” the family posted on Facebook last week.
“In the big picture of life, justice is just moments away.”
CNN’s Taylor Romine and Eric Levenson contributed to this report. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/25/us/bryan-kohberger-hearing-idaho-students-stabbing/index.html | 2025-02-25 | 83cb4034-7783-591e-b327-21e25f0d024b |
Mass firing hits national parks ahead of busy summer season | Zoe Sottile, Graham Hurley | Shorter hours. Longer lines. And no more guided tours.
Visitors to America’s national parks can expect some of those impacts after the Trump administration fired 1,000 park employees as part of its latest effort to dramatically reduce the federal workforce.
The cuts come as hundreds of national parks, which serve more than 325 million visitors annually, are gearing up for the summer — typically their busiest season.
National parks were already short-staffed, with parks operating with 20% fewer staff than 2010, according to Kristen Brengel, senior vice president of government affairs at the National Parks Conservation Association.
“There was no fat to trim,” she said. “All the staff who were there were needed.”
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Colorado announced on Facebook it would be closed Mondays and Tuesdays due to “a lack of staffing,” and visitors to Utah’s Zion National Park faced a lengthy backup of cars, with only one or two workers managing the entry booths, according to CNN affiliate KSTU.
Overall, 1,000 National Park Service employees were fired, independent Sen. Angus King’s office confirmed to CNN. At least 50 of those jobs were restored last week, according to The Associated Press.
The Department of the Interior – which runs the NPS – eliminated 2,300 positions, according to a fact sheet from Sen. Patty Murray, a Democrat from Washington.
The NPS and the Department of the Interior did not respond to requests for comment from CNN.
Experts say that the firings, announced on February 14, could affect many facets of visitors’ experiences at the over 400 national parks in the US.
The Covid-19 pandemic set some precedent for what tourists might expect with less staff, according to Beth Pratt, the California Director for the National Wildlife Federation, who has worked extensively in Yosemite and Yellowstone.
Many parks were closed during the pandemic, and didn’t have the staff to manage people who were still visiting, Pratt said.
“People were cutting down Joshua trees, they were driving in sensitive meadows, trash was everywhere, graffiti,” she told CNN Monday.
Parks, she said, require a lot of staff to ensure “people don’t use them inappropriately.” With the staff shortage, park managers may have to make changes like closing certain trails or campgrounds, Pratt said.
Yosemite National Park has paused sales for reservations at five campgrounds, saying it hoped to reopen sales “as soon as possible” in a post on Facebook.
Several sites, including larger parks and smaller attractions, have already slashed their public hours. The Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa announced it would now close on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Firing staff could mean parks face “maintenance issues going into their busy season,” said Brengel.
“It might mean that the vehicles in the park don’t get fixed quickly enough. It could mean that a trail doesn’t get repaired fast enough,” she said. “It could mean roads that have potholes or problems after a winter snow don’t get repaired as quickly.”
Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico announced it had canceled guided tours and that self-guided tours would be available an hour later than usual starting March 23.
The NPS has said it will hire up to 7,700 seasonal positions this year – more than the 6,350 typically hired, according to The Associated Press — reversing a hiring freeze on seasonal parks employees President Donald Trump announced in January.
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But the seasonal positions won’t make up for fired permanent employees, according to Brengel.
Many of the seasonal jobs are entry-level, whereas some fired employees were managers or other employees with “more responsibility,” she said.
“You really can’t have the seasonals without the other full-time staff people who are helping to manage them and make sure they have the right instructions on what to do,” Brengel said.
In Alaska’s Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve, which spans over 14 million acres, the only pilot was fired, according to Bill Wade, the executive director of the Association of National Park Rangers.
“Now how do they protect the wildlife and detect poaching activities, or find somebody that’s overdue in the park or climbers in distress and so forth?” he asked.
Wade told CNN he’d heard “anger and disappointment and rage” from fired employees.
For a large number of the employees, working at the NPS was a “dream job,” said Wade. Park rangers are usually motivated by passion more than financial gain, he added.
“We used to say that, you know, in the Park Service you get paid in sunsets,” said Wade.
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Olek Chmura, a former maintenance worker at Yosemite National Park, told CNN “there were a lot of tears” when he unexpectedly received an email telling him he was fired.
His job wasn’t glamorous: He cleaned toilets and picked up dirty diapers from trails, he said. But he was passionate about the work, saying he chose to work for the park instead of taking higher-paid jobs as a plumber because of his passion for preserving America’s “natural beauty.”
Chmura called the firing “traumatic,” and said he plans to continue speaking out against the cuts.
Many of the fired employees, Brengel said, received emails saying their termination was due to “low performance” – in contrast with the employees’ high performance records.
“We’re actually losing Park Service staff with institutional knowledge,” she said, calling the cuts “indiscriminate.”
Andria Townsend, who worked at Yosemite National Park as a specialist on carnivore species, told CNN affiliate KFSN she was fired while working overtime. She said she had no time to clean out her office or reach out to colleagues.
“It made me really angry,” Townsend said. “I work really hard at my job. I have two degrees … and to be told that I’m not meeting the standards of my job – it’s a complete lie.”
Anger over the cuts has prompted protests. On February 22, staffers at Yosemite National Park hung an upside-down American flag on the side of El Capitan, a world-famous rock climbing destination in the park.
“The purpose of this exercise of free speech is to disrupt without violence and draw attention to the fact that public lands in the United States are under attack,” said the group of demonstrators in a statement, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
And dozens of people gathered in Zion National Park on Sunday to protest the cuts, according to social media posts of the event.
Wade said he hoped the government would reverse the cuts and restore the fired employees – and urged concerned citizens to make their voices heard.
“It’s clear that the people of this country really love their national parks,” said Wade. “And now it’s time for them to do something about it.”
Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the status of self-guided tours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, which are still available.
CNN’s Andy Rose contributed to this report. | cnn_us | https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/us/national-park-rangers-layoffs/index.html | 2025-02-24 | e39fcdd9-55b9-50a9-80db-14a77e323780 |
Saginaw County man's family believes scammers pressured him into suicide | Terry Camp, , Terry Camp, , Terry Camp | Anchor/Reporter
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His family believes he lost thousands of dollars
ST. CHARLES, Mich. (WJRT) - The family of a Saginaw County man who took his own life believes he may have been pressured to do so by scammers.
The 71-year-old man, who lived near St. Charles, appears to have been swindled out of several thousand dollars. He took his own life recently, but his family wants everyone to know how this happened.
The family did not know the General Motors retiree was being scammed until he killed himself. The family believes scammers got their hooks into the 71-year-old around the holidays and didn't let go until he made a tragic decision.
"I never thought to worry about his finances," the man's son said.
The family, who did not want to be identified, is putting together pieces of a puzzle and trying to explain why he ended his life. His son believes the answer lies in receipts and cashier's checks found in his father's home.
"Stores such as Dollar General, Dollar Tree to buy buy gift certificates and the activation types, all for $500," the man's son said.
He believes his dad was the victim of scammers.
In the man's own writing, one note says, "PCH mega million sweep stake company." A letter indicated the man won a big prize, but he needed to send $10,000 to claim it -- then an additional $5,500.
"I really feel they were threatening him, because of things he was doing the last couple of days were so out of character," the man's son said.
What was he doing those last couple of days, those last couple of weeks? The man went to his father's home shortly after he died, and he got a clue from his dad's flip phone.
"It started to ring, and when I answered it I was thinking it might be one of his friends or someone that knew him," the son said.
It wasn't. He believes it was a scammer.
"Throughout the night it was more than 70 times that phone rang," the son said. "These people were relentless."
His cousin answered one of those rings.
"The scammer asked did he harm himself, which is a weird question to be asking someone when they pick up the phone. So they had an idea that something was going to happen to him," the son said.
They are trying to calculate how much money his dad lost to scammers. The son said he had dinner with his father a couple of weeks ago and didn't notice anything odd then.
But looking back, he realized there were warning signs. He wants everyone to check on vulnerable family members and friends.
"Check on your people," the son said. "I wish these stores where he bought the gift cards would have asked, 'Are you buying these things to pay something?' Because if that's the case, its a fraud."
The son said his father showed no signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
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Nurse who said she wouldn't treat Israelis is charged with making threats | Greg Norman, Fox News | Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul has the latest on reports about the alleged incident on 'America Reports.'
A nurse who allegedly said she wouldn’t treat Israeli patients is now facing multiple federal charges in Australia.
Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, was detained Tuesday after she made the comments in a video posted online earlier this month, according to the Associated Press.
Abu Lebdeh and another nurse, Ahmed Rashid Nadir, were suspended from Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital near Sydney on Feb. 12. Abu Lebdeh said in a video the night before that she wouldn’t treat Israeli patients while Nadir suggested he had killed Israelis, the AP reported.
However, the hospital examined patient records and found no evidence that the nurses had harmed patients.
AUSTRALIAN HEALTHCARE WORKERS THREATEN ISRAELI MAN, CLAIM TO HAVE KILLED JEWS IN THEIR CARE ON CAMERA
Nurses and medical professionals gather during a rally against against hate speech in Sydney, Australia, on Thursday, Feb. 13. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)
The video posted online was described as "antisemitic" by the New South Wales Police Force.
They added that it was "filmed at Bankstown Hospital and circulated widely on social media."
Abu Lebdeh was charged with the federal offenses of threatening violence to a group, using a carriage service to threaten to kill and using a carriage service to menace, harass and offend, police said.
The charges carried a potential maximum penalty of 22 years in prison.
Abu Lebdeh has been released on bail and is expected to appear in court on March 19.
The Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital near Sydney, Australia, where the two nurses worked. (Google Maps)
AUSTRALIA’S JEWISH COMMUNITY ALARMED BY RISING ANTISEMITISM
"We commend Australian authorities for charging Sydney nurse Sarah Abu Lebdeh for her violent, antisemitic threats against Israeli patients. There is no place for violence or antisemitism in any society – especially in the medical field," the Anti-Defamation League said Wednesday. "With the surge in attacks against the Australian Jewish community, it is imperative law enforcement continue working to ensure that those spreading hate and targeting the Jewish community are held accountable to the full extent of the law."
In the video, a man and woman, who said they were doctors, spoke with another individual via Chatrouletka, a website where strangers are matched internationally to have conversations.
After the Israeli man revealed his nationality, the female worker said "it's Palestine's country, not your country you piece of s---," according to the video.
As the Israeli man asked for peace, the conversation escalated, and the woman said "when the time comes, I want you to remember my face, so you can understand that you will die the most disgusting death."
The pair went on to say they would not treat the man and would kill him if he came to their hospital.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the comments as "vile" and condemned the healthcare workers' actions. (Joel Carrett/Pool via Reuters)
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The man in scrubs said "you have no idea how many Israelis came to this hospital and…," while sliding his arm across his neck in a throat-slashing motion.
Fox News' Alexandra Koch, Beth Bailey and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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President Donald Trump tapped Elon Musk to speak at the top of the first full Cabinet meeting Wednesday to discuss the progress made by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk, standing in his signature black suit jacket with a T-shirt underneath, spoke at the meeting in which the media was present and made some clarifications about what he and DOGE are doing, as well as a recent email sent to government employees.
"I think that email was perhaps interpreted as a performance review, but actually it was a pulse check review. Do you have a pulse?" Musk said. "And if you have a pulse and two neurons, you could reply to an email." Read more
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Grab these 15 essentials for new moms during Amazon's Baby Sale | Nora Colomer, Fox News | Take care of the new mom too, with these essentials. (iStock)
Congratulations, you've joined the ranks of motherhood. Becoming a mother can bring a mixed bag of emotions and physical challenges. New moms have to deal with new routines like breastfeeding or nursing in the middle of the night. It can be a stressful time, so it's important to give new moms support. These picks celebrate, pamper and lovingly help during those strenuous early days.
New "baby mamas" need items that celebrate and pamper them. Some essential items include a nursing pillow, a comfortable baby carrier, nipple cream, a baby monitor and postpartum recovery essentials like ice packs, comfortable nursing bras, a water bottle and a good support system.
The Amazon Baby Sale, which runs until the end of February, is the perfect time to stock up on these items. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can find these selections on Amazon and have them delivered to your door in 24 hours. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to shop.
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This organic gift set is perfect for pampering a new mom. (Amazon)
This gift set from the Honest Company is the perfect pampering essential for any new mom. It comes with a travel-sized nipple balm, face wash and firming cream. Pack it with your hospital bag to start the TLC immediately!
Original price: $14.99
She will love this lanolin-free, non-sticky breastfeeding cream. (Amazon)
This lanolin-free, non-sticky breastfeeding cream from Earth Mama moisturizes dry skin and provides soothing relief and protection to sore nipples. It is safe for use on nipples without washing off before nursing and can also be used on lips, cheeks, heels and elbows. It includes calendula and plant butters.
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Breastfeed on the go with this easy-to-use muslin cover. (Amazon)
The cover attaches easily. (Amazon)
Breastfeeding babies in public can be tricky, but this Konssy Muslin Nursing Cover for Baby Breastfeeding can make setting up your station easier. The muslin is an excellent and easy-to-use coverall for moms. It is made of 100% cotton to keep the baby cozy.
Original price: $299.99
Help her keep an eye on the baby. (Amazon)
Give mom the peace of mind you can only get when you know what your baby is doing. This Nanit Smart Baby Monitor and Wall Mount will allow her to complete other tasks while still monitoring the baby. This baby monitor offers advanced features like night vision and wide-angle lenses. It can track a baby's sleep patterns and movements and provides real-time video and two-way audio.
Original price: $36.99
This set of nursing bras comes with five. (Amazon)
Want to help mom maintain proper posture while breastfeeding to avoid back aches and pain? Have her try the Lataly Women's Sleeping Nursing Bra, a supportive and comfortable bra made of 92% nylon and 8% spandex, without underwire. This set comes with five bras that have adjustable shoulder straps, a hook-and-eye closure and easy drop cups for convenient feeding.
Original price: $39.99
Try a baby wrap to bond with your baby comfortably. (Amazon)
Baby carrier wraps are the perfect way for mom and baby to bond while on the go. The Boba baby carrying sling has been certified "hip healthy" by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute and supports the baby's natural position through all stages. Plus, this wrap offers even weight distribution to relieve mama's back and shoulder pressure.
Original price: $47.98
This pillow takes pressure off mom's arms and back while nursing. (Amazon)
Momcozy's Nursing Pillow is designed to take pressure off the mom's arms and back while nursing or bottle-feeding by lifting the baby to a more ergonomic position. It has a security fence that prevents the baby from rolling or falling off. The pillow is made of 100% cotton and is machine-washable.
23 FIRST-YEAR ESSENTIALS TO GRAB DURING AMAZON'S FEBRUARY BABY SALE
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She'll love this stylish diaper backpack. (Amazon)
She will enjoy carrying around baby essentials in this stylish yet comfortable BabbleRoo Diaper Bag Backpack. The bag includes a wipe-clean foldable changing mat, two main compartments, five insulated pockets and a wipe pocket. Plus, there is room to pack tablets and laptops.
Original price: $29.99
Use the Frida Mom Labor and Delivery Gown from first contractions through postpartum. (Amazon)
Use the Frida Mom Labor and Delivery Gown from first contractions through postpartum. The gown is made of super-soft and stretchy jersey and features full-length snaps in the back for epidural or fetal monitoring. The fold-down front panels also snap to the waist, allowing for skin-to-skin bonding time and easy nursing.
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TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads are soothing and gentle. (Amazon)
TUCKS Medicated Cooling Pads are soothing, gentle and effective for relieving the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids and perineal tears. They contain witch hazel, which reduces inflammation and swelling, and are easy to use. Just wipe them on the affected area or leave them on for a few minutes for extra relief.
Original price: $99
This handy C-section kit includes handy products for recovery. (Amazon)
The Frida Mom C-Section Recovery Kit includes products to help moms recover after a C-section. It includes a peri bottle, disposable underwear and other items to support a smooth recovery.
Original price: $9.49
These postpartum pads are made with a blend of herbal ingredients. (Amazon)
The Honey Pot's herbal postpartum pads are made with a blend of herbal ingredients, including mint, lavender and aloe, to provide cooling and soothing relief. They are free from fragrances, pesticides and chlorine.
Original price:$16.99
She can use a supplement to boost her milk production. (Amazon)
UpSpring's Milkflow Breastfeeding Supplements provide standardized microencapsulated fenugreek along with other herbs to help support and boost milk production.
Original price: $20.99
Bring the spa to her with these shower steamers. (Amazon)
Mom likely won’t have time to get to the spa, so bring the spa to her with these Body Restore Shower Steamers. This bloom tube includes steamers made of eucalyptus & mint, citrus, lavender, jasmine, bergamot and chamomile essential oils. Perfect to help a new mom relax during a shower at home.
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Help her create a keepsake of those early days. (Amazon)
Help mom capture important memories with this Baby Hand and Footprint Kit. The kit includes everything a mom needs to create a lasting memento, including a beautiful frame.
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Death toll in Sudan military plane crash rises to 46 | Associated Press | Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
The death toll from a Sudanese military aircraft crash in the city of Omdurman increased to at least 46 people, including women and children, officials said Wednesday, one of the deadliest plane crashes in the northeastern African nation in the past two decades.
The Antonov aircraft crashed on Tuesday over a populated district in Omdurman, also injuring at least 10 people, according to the government-run Khartoum Media Office. An initial death toll of 19 was provided by the health ministry.
A DAM COLLAPSE IN EASTERN SUDAN KILLS AT LEAST 30 PEOPLE FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS, A UN AGENCY SAYS
The military said in a statement that the plane crashed while taking off from the Wadi Sayidna air base north of Omdurman, the sister city of the capital, Khartoum.
The crash also damaged a number of houses in the Karrari district of Omdurman, the media office said.
The military earlier said that armed forces personnel and civilians were killed in the crash, but didn’t provide figures. It didn’t say what caused the crash.
This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. (AP Photo)
The health ministry said some bodies were transferred to the Nau hospital in Omdurman.
Among the dead were senior military officers, including Maj. Gen. Bahr Ahmed Bahr and Lt. Col. Awad Ayoub, and the aircraft crew, according to a military official.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the matter, said the dead include women and children, among them five siblings.
Local media reported that the aircraft was on the way to the Red Sea city of Port Sudan, the seat of the military-backed government, when it crashed over the Al-Thawra neighborhood in the Karrari district. Residents reported loud explosions from the crash, which sent thick clouds of smoke and dust over Omdurman.
Aircraft crashes are common in Sudan, which has a poor aviation safety record. In 2020, at least 16 people were killed when a military plane, a Russian Antonov An-12, crashed in the western region of Darfur.
In 2003, a civilian Sudan Airways plane crashed into a hillside while trying to make an emergency landing, killing 116 people, including eight foreigners. Only a boy survived the crash.
Over 1,400 died from cholera in recent months
Sudan is also battling a cholera outbreak that has killed 1,472 people across a dozen provinces in recent months, the Health Ministry said. The disease has sickened around 56,000 since it was detected in July last year.
The dead included over 70 people who died in two cities in the White Nile province earlier this month, the ministry said. More than 2,000 others were diagnosed with the disease in the cities of Kosti and Rabak, it said.
The outbreak was detected last year during the rainy season between July and October. Heavy rainfall and floods especially hit the country’s eastern areas where millions of war displaced people sheltered.
The outbreak added further burdens on the country, which has suffered from nearly two years of devastating war.
Sudan has been in a state of civil war since 2023 when tensions between the military and a notorious paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, exploded into open warfare.
The fighting has wrecked urban areas and has been marked by atrocities, including mass rape and ethnically motivated killings, that amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, especially in the western region of Darfur, according to the United Nations and international rights groups.
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The war has intensified in recent months, with the military making steady advances against the RSF in Khartoum and elsewhere in the country.
The RSF, which controls most of Darfur, said that it downed a military aircraft on Monday in Nyala, the provincial capital of South Darfur province.
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Zelenskyy looking for ‘NATO or something similar’ as he prepares for meeting with Trump | Rachel Wolf, Fox News | Zelenskyy is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in D.C. later this week, where the two will likely discuss ending the war with Russia and the new minerals deal. CREDIT: APTN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not seem like he’s afraid of playing hardball with President Donald Trump during their expected meeting on Friday. While speaking with the media in Ukraine, Zelenskyy vowed to "resolve" the issue around NATO, saying he is looking to either join the alliance or "something similar."
Zelenskyy has been pushing for Ukraine to gain NATO membership, and on Sunday he said he would resign from the presidency if that meant peace and entry into the alliance for his country. However, U.S. officials have said NATO membership for Ukraine is off the table in the near future, as Russia would not agree to such terms.
When briefing the press on Wednesday, Zelenskyy also teased possible topics for discussion during his expected meeting with Trump and said he has "very important questions" for the U.S. president, including whether the U.S. will cut off aid.
Then-Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
ZELENSKYY NAMES HIS TERMS FOR GIVING UP POWER AS US, UKRAINE LOCK IN ON MINERAL DEAL
Trump and Zelenskyy are expected to discuss a possible rare earth minerals deal, which the U.S. president says has been "pretty much negotiated." On Monday, Trump said that the deal included minerals and "various other things."
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told "Sunday Morning Futures" that the first part of the deal involves the formation of a partnership between the two countries and "involves strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises."
"We make money if the Ukrainian people make money, and I believe that with the United States of America, our businesses are willing to come in and provide capital that we can accelerate the Ukrainian growth trajectory and take in substantial monies for the U.S. taxpayers and get the Ukrainian economy on a great growth trajectory."
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 20, 2024. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
TRUMP ENVOY FOR RUSSIA AND UKRAINE CALLS ZELENSKYY A 'COURAGEOUS LEADER' AFTER TRUMP LAMBASTS FOREIGN FIGURE
The Ukrainian leader also told the press on Wednesday that it was important that Trump answers his questions before meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Earlier this month, Trump said he had a "lengthy and highly productive" call with Putin, however, no face-to-face meeting is scheduled as of the time of this writing. The Kremlin said a face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin could possibly happen this month, but that it might take more time, according to Reuters.
President Donald Trump (center), Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (right). (Alessandro Bremec/NurPhoto via Getty Images | Contributor/Getty Images | Scott Olson/Getty Images)
US VOTES AGAINST CONDEMNING RUSSIA FOR UKRAINE WAR AS TRUMP ADMIN CHASES PEACE DEAL
Friday’s meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy comes at a crucial moment as the relationship between the two nations grows rocky.
Earlier this week, the U.S. voted against a United Nations resolution laying blame on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and demanding the removal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. Subsequently, the U.S. abstained from a vote on its own resolution after several nations succeeded in amending it to make it clear that Russia was responsible.
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Zelenskyy recently criticized Trump, saying the president was in a "disinformation space." Vice President JD Vance later called out the Ukrainian leader’s "atrocious" approach to the administration.
Following the criticisms, Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "a dictator without elections" in a Truth Social post and said that if the Ukrainian leader doesn’t "move fast" he wouldn’t "have a country left."
Fox News’ Morgan Phillips, Greg Norman and Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
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Taiwan dispatches navy, air force after China launches live-fire drills with no warning | Anders Hagstrom, Fox News | Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joins ‘Life, Liberty & Levin’ to discuss his new book ‘Seven Things You Can’t Say About China,’ which breaks down the growing global threat to the United States.
Taiwan dispatched naval, land and air forces on Wednesday after China launched a live-fire exercise zone just 40 nautical miles off of Taiwan's coast.
Taiwan's defense ministry says it only became aware of the exercise when local Taiwanese vessels were warned to stay out of the area after the drills had begun. The drills are centered off the coast of the Taiwan port city of Kaohsiung. Taiwanese officials say China "blatantly violated international norms" by unilaterally designating the drill zone.
"This move not only poses a high risk to the navigation safety of international flights and ships at sea, but is also a blatant provocation to regional security and stability," the defense ministry said in a statement.
As part of the drill, Taiwan says it detected 32 Chinese military aircraft carrying out joint exercises with warships. Chinese officials have so far not acknowledged Taiwan's complaints.
TAIWAN FM HAILS IMPORTANCE OF US RELATIONSHIP, SAYS GROUP VISITS 'CONTRIBUTE TO PEACE AND STABILITY'
Taiwan dispatched naval vessels as well as air and ground forces to monitor China's live-fire drills this week. (WALID BERRAZEG/AFP via Getty Images)
The drills around Taiwan are only the latest example of Chinese aggression this month. The country's military has also launched live-fire drills off the coast of Vietnam as well as between New Zealand and Australia, forcing commercial flights between the two countries to be diverted.
Wednesday's exercise came just days after the Chinese Communist Party’s fourth-ranked leader, Wang Huning, called for greater "reunification" efforts. China has long maintained that Taiwan is a rebel territory belonging to Beijing.
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China must "firmly grasp the right to dominate and take the initiative in cross-strait relations, and unswervingly push forward the cause of reunification of the motherland," Huning said, according to a translation by Chinese state media.
Wang Huning,the 4th-ranking leader of the Chinese Communist Party, called for greater reunification efforts with Taiwan this week. (Photo by Rao Aimin/Xinhua via Getty Images)
Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly said in recent years that he is willing to take over Taiwan by force.
China's drills come one day after Taiwan's coast guard (CGA) detained the Chinese crew of a Togolese-registered vessel suspected of severing an undersea fiber optic cable connecting the islands of Taiwan and Penghu on Tuesday.
The CGA says the vessel, the Hong Tai 168, had been loitering within roughly 925 meters of the cable since 7 p.m. local time on Feb. 22. A coast guard vessel was dispatched to the ship at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, demanding that the vessel leave the area, Taiwan's state-owned media said.
Coast guard officials received confirmation that the Taiwan-Penghu No. 3 undersea cable had been cut at 3 a.m. Tuesday, and they began efforts to detain the ship's Chinese crew. All eight crew members were Chinese nationals, according to the coast guard.
Two Taiwan Coast Guard personnel board a Togo-flagged a cargo ship to conduct inspection, as the cargo ship is suspected of damaging a submarine cable connecting Taiwan Island and Penghu Island, in waters off Penghu, Taiwan, on February 25, 2025. (Taiwan Coast Guard / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Taiwan split from mainland China in 1949, when pro-democratic forces fled to the island after losing a civil war to Mao Zedong's Chinese Communist Party.
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Serbian president says he mistakenly voted against Russia in Ukraine’s resolution: 'I was probably tired' | Louis Casiano, Fox News | Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits down with Fox News' Brian Kilmeade to discuss the latest on the effort to end the war in Ukraine, the need for NATO allies to step up and top priorities under his leadership at the State Department.
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic claimed he was "tired and overwhelmed" when he mistakenly backed a United Nations resolution Monday at the U.N. General Assembly that blames Russia for the war with its neighbor.
Instead of backing the resolution, Vucic said he actually meant to join the 65 nations who abstained from the vote that called Moscow the aggressor state and for it to "immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces" from Ukraine.
Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said he accidentally voted against Russia in a Ukrainian resolution because he was "probably tired." (Reuters/Carlo Allegri)
"I believe that Serbia made a mistake today. I apologize to the citizens of Serbia for that, and I take the blame for that because I was probably tired and overwhelmed," Vucic, who is generally considered pro-Russian, told Serbia’s public broadcaster RTS.
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"I didn't have time to deal with this (issue) enough, maybe I'm too tired, maybe I have too many things (to deal with)... I don't think we should pander to any power, neither Russians nor Americans," he added. "I think it was in the interest of the state of Serbia. Unfortunately, it didn't happen,"
Moscow has accepted Vucic's apology.
President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 24, 2019, in New York City. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
"Of course, we heard it. Of course, we accepted it. Indeed, technical errors do happen and, of course, such a prompt reaction from the head of state is very appealing to us," Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said, according to RIA News.
Like Belarus, Serbia is one of Russia's closest allies in Europe.
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Monday's vote shocked some when the United States stood with 18 other nations in voting against the Ukrainian resolution.
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"President Trump is committed to ending the Russia-Ukraine war and to a resolution that leads to a lasting peace, not just a temporary pause," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Romanian far-right presidential frontrunner taken into custody after JD Vance's rebuke of European elections | Danielle Wallace, Fox News | Vice President JD Vance tore into Europe's censorship policies in a speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Calin Georgescu, a far-right populist candidate who won the first round of Romania's canceled presidential election last year, was taken into custody for questioning by the country's top prosecutors on Wednesday.
His communications team said on Facebook that Georgescu was stopped in traffic on his way to submit his new candidacy for the presidency when he was "taken in for questioning at the General Prosecutor’s Office."
The country's prosecutors said Wednesday that authorities raided 47 addresses of people and associations connected to Georgescu, Reuters reported. Prosecutors said the allegations against them included "false statements regarding the sources of financing" of an electoral campaign, illegal possession of weapons and initiating or establishing an organization "with a fascist, racist or xenophobic" character. Authorities searched the home of Georgescu's campaign manager earlier this month.
Georgescu said on Facebook that authorities "are looking to invent evidence to justify the theft of the elections and to do anything to block my new candidacy for the presidency." He called on supporters to attend a protest on Saturday in Bucharest.
VANCE EVISCERATES 'SOVIET'-STYLE EUROPEAN CENSORSHIP IN ADDRESS TO MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE
Calin Georgescu, the winner of Romania's first round of the presidential election, annulled by the Constitutional Court, waves to supporters gathered for a protest outside the Romanian parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Alexandru Dobre, File)
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on X, "The judiciary is independent & the law must be applied regardless of persons."Elon Musk, the tech billionaire involved with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, weighed in."They just arrested the person who won the most votes in the Romanian presidential election. This is messed up," Musk wrote. Musk has previously criticized Romanian top court chief, Judge Marian Enache – who voted to annul the election's first round – as a "tyrant."
Romania's Constitutional Court made the unprecedented move to annul the election two days ahead of the Dec. 8 runoff after Georgescu's first-round win. He had polled in single digits and declared zero campaign spending, according to The Associated Press. Allegations of Russian interference and electoral violations quickly emerged. After the election cancelation, prosecutors launched an investigation into alleged campaign funding fraud, as well as alleged antisemitism and hate speech.
The Trump administration has criticized Romania for canceling last year's presidential election, with Vice President JD Vance alleging that the court's ruling was based on "flimsy suspicions" and "enormous pressure" from Romania’s neighbors.
At the Munich Security Conference, Vance said the threat he worried about the most regarding Europe was not Russia, China or another external factor.
"What I worry about is the threat from within – the retreat of Europe from some of its most fundamental values, values shared with the United States of America," Vance said. "Now, I was struck that a former European commissioner went on television recently and sounded delighted that the Romanian government had just annulled an entire election. He warned that if things don't go to plan, the very same thing could happen in Germany too."
Vice President JD Vance addresses the Munich Security Conference at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
"Now, these cavalier statements are shocking to American ears," he said. "For years, we've been told that everything we fund and support is in the name of our shared democratic values. Everything from our Ukraine policy to digital censorship is billed as a defense of democracy. But when we see European courts canceling elections and senior officials threatening to cancel others, we ought to ask whether we're holding ourselves to an appropriately high standard."
Vance said in December, "Romania straight up canceled the results of a presidential election based on the flimsy suspicions of an intelligence agency and enormous pressure from its continental neighbors."
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"The argument was that Russian disinformation had infected the Romanian elections. But I'd asked my European friends to have some perspective," Vance said. "You can believe it's wrong for Russia to buy social media advertisements to influence your elections. We certainly do. You can condemn it on the world stage, even. But if your democracy can be destroyed with a few hundred thousand dollars of digital advertising from a foreign country, then it wasn't very strong to begin with."
Vance warned European leaders that they cannot win a "democratic mandate" by "censoring your opponents or putting them in jail," nor by "disregarding your basic electorate on questions like who gets to be a part of our shared society."
"To many of us on the other side of the Atlantic, it looks more and more like old, entrenched interests hiding behind ugly Soviet-era words like misinformation and disinformation, who simply don't like the idea that somebody with an alternative viewpoint might express a different opinion or, God forbid, vote a different way, or even worse, win an election," Vance said.
A supporter of Calin Georgescu holds a poster reading "Thank you J.D. Vance for your support" at a rally and march in Bucharest, Romania, on Feb. 22, 2025. (DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP via Getty Images)
Vance further criticized Romania's top court at the Conservative Political Action Conference over the weekend.
"You don't have shared values if you cancel elections because you don't like the result – and that happened in Romania – if you're so afraid of your own people that you silence them and shut them up," Vance said. "So let's have shared values. Let's defend democracy. Let's have free expression, not just in the United States, but all over the Western world. That is the path to strong alliances in Europe."
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Bucharest on Saturday to support Georgescu, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and argued the election was "canceled illegally and unconstitutionally."
The first round of the rerun of the election is scheduled for May 4. If no candidate gets more than 50% of ballots, a runoff will follow on May 18. It is not clear whether Georgescu will be able to participate in the vote.
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Georgescu, a staunch critic of NATO and Western support for Ukraine, has sparked controversy in the past for describing Romanian fascist and nationalist leaders from the 1930s and 1940s as national heroes, according to the AP.
He has also praised Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past as "a man who loves his country," and has called Ukraine "an invented state."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Hamas to release bodies of 4 dead hostages, Netanyahu says | Rachel Wolf, Fox News | Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on the funeral for the murdered Israeli hostages and the nation’s response.
Hamas will hand over the remains of four dead hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed on Wednesday. Additionally, Netanyahu’s office said that the terror group is expected to deliver the hostages’ remains without "ceremonies."
Last week, Hamas was widely condemned for holding a ceremony with the coffins of four dead hostages: Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Shiri Bibas and Oded Lifshitz. The coffin that was supposed to contain Shiri Bibas’ remains was later discovered to have the body of an unidentified Gazan woman. Shiri’s remains were later returned to Israel.
"These Hamas monsters also cynically refused to bring back the boys’ mother, Shiri, and sent the body of a Gazan woman instead, in brazen violation of the agreement," Netanyahu said in a statement on Feb. 21.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem on Dec. 9, 2024. (MAYA ALLERUZZO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
ISRAEL'S UN AMBASSADOR SLAMS HAMAS' 'EVIL AND DEPRAVED' DISPLAY OF HOSTAGES' COFFINS
Top United Nations officials, including the spokesperson for U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, condemned the ceremonies.
U.N. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told the press that Secretary-General Guterres found the "parading of bodies and displaying of the coffins of the deceased hostages" to be "abhorrent and appalling."
In his statement, Türk cited international legal requirements for the returning of remains of the deceased, but did not specifically say that Hamas’ ceremony violated international law.
"We urge that all returns are conducted in privacy, and with respect and care," Türk said. "Under international law, any handover of the remains of [the] deceased must comply with the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, ensuring respect for the dignity of the deceased and their families."
Pictures of the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz, 84, who were kidnapped during the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas and then killed, are displayed next to candles in the dining room in Kibbutz Nir Oz, after their bodies were handed over to Israel under the terms of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, on the day of Lifshitz's funeral, in Kibbutz Nir Oz, Israel, on Feb. 25, 2025. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)
FUNERAL HELD FOR SHIRI BIBAS AND HER SONS AFTER THEIR REMAINS HANDED OVER BY HAMAS
Many, however, were not satisfied with the statements from U.N. officials, with some critics slamming the international institution for its alleged lack of action after Oct. 7.
"For 16 months, Israel has been fighting a deranged terrorist organization that places no value on human life, especially if it is Israeli or Jewish – all while international institutions like the UN refrained from condemning Hamas and formally demanding the immediate return of our hostages," Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
While Hamas released a list of the hostages whose bodies will supposedly be returned later today, Israel has not officially confirmed the identities of the deceased hostages.
People look on next to flowers and the graves of Shiri, 32, and her two children, Kfir, 9 months old, and Ariel, 4, of the Bibas family, who were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz during the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas and then killed in Gaza, after their funeral procession, in Tzohar, Israel, on Feb. 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)
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Oded Lifshitz, one of the slain hostages whose remains were returned last week, was laid to rest on Tuesday. His wife, Yocheved, delivered an emotional eulogy in which she vowed to fight to get the remaining hostages home.
While Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas were buried on Wednesday together in one casket, according to the Times of Israel. Yarden Bibas, who was also taken hostage on Oct. 7 but was later released, eulogized his wife and two young sons. He also apologized to his wife and sons for not being able to protect him during Hamas’ brutal attacks.
"Shiri, this is the closest I’ve been to you since October 7th, and I can’t kiss or hug you, and it’s breaking me," Yarden Bibas said.
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Former Hamas hostage briefs UN Security Council on the 'pure hell' that was captivity in Gaza | Rachel Wolf, Fox News | Argamani was taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attacks and was rescued by Israeli soldiers in June 2024.
UNITED NATIONS – Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani briefed the U.N. Security Council on her experience in Hamas captivity and made a plea for all the hostages to be released from "pure hell."
"Being here today is a miracle, but I’m here to tell you we have no time," Argamani told the Security Council. She spoke about witnessing horrors, not receiving medical care and being held in dire conditions.
A video of Argamani’s kidnapping from the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, went viral as she was forced on to a motorcycle by Hamas terrorists and dragged into Gaza.
"I believe that you all, the international community, must understand that the hostages are in hell."
Argamani, who spent eight months in Hamas captivity before being rescued by Israeli soldiers, said the hostages feel as though they have been "abandoned by the world."
Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani briefs the U.N. Security Council in New York on Tuesday.
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Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon praised Argamani’s "bravery and dignity," telling the council, "Noa Argamani is not just a witness or a victim of Hamas' cruelty, she is a survivor."
Even after Argamani told her story, which many on the council acknowledged was harrowing, much of the U.N. Security Council’s session was focused on Israel’s actions throughout the war in Gaza. Several speakers offered brief acknowledgments of Argamani’s testimony before launching into criticisms of Israel.
Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon sits with former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani.
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Danon told the press, "Unfortunately, we don't have high expectations of the council. The very fact that since Oct. 7, they were not able to pass a resolution about the hostages, about the atrocities of Oct. 7, it speaks for itself."
However, the ambassador thanked the U.S., the U.K., Greece and France for discussing the hostages and the brutal murders of the Bibas family.
Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon stands beside freed Hamas hostage Noa Argamani as she holds a poster with her partner, Avinatan Or, who is still being held hostage in Gaza.
During her briefing, Argamani made a plea for the release of her partner, Avinatan Or, who was also kidnapped at the Nova music festival and who remains captive in Gaza.
"Until Avinatan returns, my heart is in captivity," Argamani told the Security Council.
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Israel and Hamas entered a ceasefire agreement in January and are in Phase One in which 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be exchanged for the remaining hostages. However, Israel delayed its most recent release of prisoners in protest of Hamas’ treatment of the hostages, including forcing them to participate in ceremonies.
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US votes against condemning Russia for Ukraine war as Trump admin chases peace deal | Greg Norman, Fox News | 'Special Report' panelists analyze host Bret Baier's interview with French President Emmanuel Macron and discuss Europe's defense posture to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
The United States voted against a United Nations resolution laying blame on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and demanding Moscow remove its troops from Ukrainian territory, as the Trump administration is chasing a peace deal between both sides.
Russia and North Korea joined the U.S. in voting against the Europe-backed Ukrainian resolution, which cleared the General Assembly by 93-18 with 65 abstentions.
The U.S. then abstained from voting on its own competing resolution after Europeans, led by France, succeeded in amending it to make clear Russia was the aggressor. That resolution passed 93-8 with 73 abstentions, with Ukraine voting "yes," the U.S. abstaining, and Russia voting "no."
The voting unfolded on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and as Trump was hosting French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy listens during a news conference at a security summit in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday, Feb. 24. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
The U.S. then pushed for a vote on its original draft in the more powerful U.N. Security Council, where resolutions are legally binding, and it has veto power along with Russia, China, Britain and France. The vote in the 15-member council was 10-0 with five European countries abstaining – Britain, France, Denmark, Greece and Slovenia.
President Donald Trump on Monday teased a possible meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
He also said "a lot of progress has been made" toward ending the war after Macron joined him at the White House for a call with Group of Seven (G7) leaders.
"President Macron is a very special man in my book," Trump told reporters while sitting next to the French president. "We were together. We did it together. And I think a lot of progress has been made. We've had some very good talks with Russia. We've had some very good talks with others and we're trying to get the war ended with Russia and Ukraine."
ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR SLAMS UN’S SILENCE ON HAMAS: ‘HAS NO RESOLUTIONS’
U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea votes in the U.N. Security Council, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP/Richard Drew)
The U.S.-drafted resolution presented to the U.N. on Monday acknowledged "the tragic loss of life throughout the Russia-Ukraine conflict" and "implores a swift end to the conflict and further urges a lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia," but never mentioned Moscow’s aggression.
In a surprise move, France proposed three amendments, which added that the conflict was the result of a "full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation." The amendments reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity, and call for peace that respects the U.N. Charter.
Both assembly resolutions were supported by U.S. allies in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, its neighbors Canada and Mexico and European countries, with the exception of Hungary.
U.S. deputy ambassador Dorothy Shea said Monday that multiple previous U.N. resolutions condemning Russia and demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops "have failed to stop the war," which "has now dragged on for far too long and at far too terrible a cost to the people in Ukraine and Russia and beyond."
In the Security Council, Russia used its veto to prevent European amendments to the U.S. resolution.
Betsa Mariana, Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine, right center, accompanied by co-sponsors of the General Assembly resolution on Ukraine, speaks outside the Security Council on Monday, Feb. 24.
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Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya said the U.S. resolution is "a step in the right direction, a common-sense initiative which reflects the will of the new administration in the White House to really contribute to the peaceful settlement in the conflict," according to the Washington Post.
Fox News’ Morgan Phillips, Alec Schemmel and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Everything you need to complete these 5 easy winter DIY projects | Christopher Murray, Fox News | Get everything you need to check off the DIY projects on your list. (iStock )
Winter is a great time to finally tackle any DIY projects you’ve been avoiding. While you’re stuck inside, you can transform one or all the rooms in your house by completing a few quick projects.
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A caulking gun makes applying caulk a breeze, making it an ideal DIY project for anyone who wants an easy project. You can go simple and affordable with a caulking gun from Home Depot, or you can choose a more powerful option like this Craftsman caulking gun from Amazon.
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Get a weatherproof caulk for a durable finish. (Home Depot)
When caulking windows and doors, it’s important you get the right type of caulk. It should be waterproof like this Gorilla industrial sealant from Walmart. There’s also an advanced silicone caulk with a 10-year guarantee.
Clean up your baseboards, windows and doors with this set. (Amazon )
After applying caulk around your windows, doors and baseboards, you need to smooth it out. This caulking tool set has everything you need. With the four different tool sizes, you can reach any crevice necessary.
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When adding weatherstripping, the first step is to add this foam stripping. (Home Depot)
Adding weatherstripping to the bottom of your doors can help keep chilly drafts out of your home, potentially lowering your heat bill. Luckily, foam weatherstripping, like this roll from Home Depot and this roll from Walmart, is very affordable.
Stop the cold from leaking into your home. (Home Depot)
Add a door sweep over your foam weatherstripping to add an extra barrier between the inside and outside of your home. All you need to install it is a few screws and a little bit of patience.
Keep drafts out with a fun draft stopper. (Amazon )
On top of weatherstripping and door sweeps, draft blockers are fabric filled with heavy weights that you push up against the door. You can get a simple three-pack of black draft blockers, or you can have more fun with a giraffe-shaped draft blocker. You can also choose an adorable dog-shaped draft blocker, or, if you’re more of a cat person, this draft blocker is shaped like a set of cats.
Create a place to store all your belongings. (Amazon )
Transforming your garage into a storage spot can help you keep your home looking less cluttered. Just put together a few storage racks and you can fill them with neatly organized bins. Amazon has basic metal storage shelves that are affordable and easy to put together. You can also get tough DeWalt shelves from Tractor Supply.
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Storage cubes provide a lot of storage in one place. (Walmart)
Need more inside storage for your jackets, gloves and boots? Creating a storage cube system can help. Walmart has wooden cube shelves with nine different cubes. Amazon also has five-cube storage systems in a variety of different colors.
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Hooks are an easy DIY installation. (Amazon )
One of the easiest ways to add extra places to hang your things is by putting up hooks and hangers throughout your home. You can customize the hooks to your specific style. These ceramic hangers are a beautiful addition to any room. For a more modern look, there are iron coat racks that are easy to mount to the wall.
If your home has a more nautical theme, a fishhook is the perfect choice. Or, if you’re a huge fan of reptiles, there’s a set of cute lizard hooks.
Add shelving for extra storage room. (Amazon )
Hanging shelves is a project most people can accomplish as long as they have a few tools on hand. A level, a drill and some screws are all you need. Amazon has an affordable set of six wooden shelves with all the hardware included.
If floating shelves are more your thing, Wayfair has a set of three long floating shelves that are easy to mount. You can also get a shelf, hooks and storage cubes all-in-one with this wall-mounted coat rack from Wayfair.
Wallpaper can change the whole look of a room. (Wayfair)
Wallpaper can completely transform a wall. There are thousands of choices, so you can customize it to your specific vibe. Wayfair has a modern painted herringbone peel-and-stick wallpaper that’s easy to apply and affordable.
Wallpaper Direct has a dahlia garden wallpaper that gives a dark, moody vibe. Spoonflower’s mushroom grove wallpaper can provide a vintage touch to any space in your home.
Beadboard is easy to put up and makes a statement. (Home Depot)
Beadboard is the perfect backdrop for shelves or plate racks, so they’re ideal for accent walls that you want to turn into a display wall. Home Depot’s Beadboard comes in a variety of shades and is fairly affordable, even for a large wall. You can also get beadboard peel-and-stick wallpaper for easier application.
Shiplap gives a room a farmhouse look. (Home Depot)
Shiplap is commonly used in warmer climates but is a great option for any accent wall. It gives a farmhouse vibe and is typically easy to install. You can get a whole shiplap panel from Home Depot.
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Peel-and-stick tile is renter-friendly and easy to apply. (Amazon )
Whether you’re a renter who needs a renter-friendly DIY or you’re not ready to fully replace all your floors, peel-and-stick tiles are an easy way to give your floors a makeover. Go classic with these black and white peel-and-stick tiles or add some color to your floors with these yellow Ezra peel-and-stick tiles.
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A rug is an easy way to brighten a room. (Rugs.com)
If you’re not ready to complete an entire DIY project, getting an extra-large area rug can cover any unsightly floors or just add a pop of color to a room. Rugs.com has thousands of rugs to choose from, like this modern looking 10 x 10 rug. Wayfair also has plenty of rug options, like this navy blue oriental rug.
This engineered hardwood is easy to keep clean. (Home Depot)
Have you been meaning to replace your floors for a while now? Winter is the perfect time, especially while you’re stuck inside on cold days. Home Depot has a large selection of engineered hardwood that’s easy to maintain. Or, go with tile, which, with a few YouTube videos, is easier to install. Home Depot can also install it for you, potentially for free depending on where you live.
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Iran tests Trump as regime general says it will wipe Israel off the map | Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News | National Security Advisor Michael Waltz joins 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss President Donald Trump's move to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions between Israel and Iran.
JERUSALEM — After President Donald Trump announced he was reimposing his maximum economic sanctions pressure campaign on the Islamic Republic of Iran, a high-level Iranian general declared Thursday his nation will wage an attack designed to obliterate Israel.
Tehran’s rogue regime launched two massive aerial attacks against the Jewish state, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, in 2024.
According to Iranian regime media outlets, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Ebrahim Jabbari said, "Operation True Promise 3 will be carried out at the right time, with precision, and on a scale sufficient to destroy Israel and raze Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground."
Rockets fired from Iran are seen over Jerusalem from Hebron, West Bank, Oct. 1, 2024. The Israeli army announced missiles were fired from Iran toward Israel, and sirens were heard across the country, especially in Tel Aviv. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
IRAN ‘TERRIFIED’ OF TRUMP PRESIDENCY AS IRANIAN CURRENCY FALLS TO AN ALL-TIME LOW
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar fired back at Jabbari’s threat on X, saying, "If the Jewish people have learned anything from history, it is this: if your enemy says his goal is to annihilate you - believe him. We are ready."
Tom Gross, a Middle East expert, told Fox News Digital, "The Israeli foreign minister is right, of course. Genocidal threats from Iran need to be taken seriously. If previous threats by Iran and its Hamas terror allies had been taken more seriously, the Oct. 7 onslaught might have been prevented."
Jabbari’s remarks seem to also be aimed at setting up a showdown between Trump and Iran’s regime. Jabbari made his declaration to destroy Israel when he spoke to paramilitary forces during military drills called "The Great Exercise of Prophet Mohammad's Power."
"The United States can do nothing against Yemen," Jabbari said in an apparent reference to the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
INTELLIGENCE REPORT SAYS IRAN WILL KEEP TRYING TO KILL TRUMP REGARDLESS OF ELECTION OUTCOME
A model of a missile during a celebration in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024, after the IRGC attack on Israel. (Majid Asgaripour/West Asia News Agency; Reuters/File Photo)
The Islamic Republic has Trump in its crosshairs with assassination plans since the president ordered a military strike that eliminated IRGC General Qassem Soleimani in 2020.
"If they are trying to send a message to Trump, they should be careful," Gross said. "The U.S. president had no problem dispatching the previous head of the revolutionary guards in his first term, and, since then, the regime has tried to assassinate Trump, who now has unfinished business with the regime in Tehran."
Fox News Digital reported that the U.S. State Department said Soleimani was responsible for 17% of U.S. troops killed during the Iraq war — over 600 military personnel.
Trump responded to Iran’s plan to murder him by declaring if Tehran assassinated him, "That would be a terrible thing for them to do.
"If they did that, they would be obliterated. That would be the end. … There won't be anything left."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in the Kirya HQ during the Strike in Iran (Avi Ohayon/ GPO)
Gross said "Iran’s Islamic regime may be nervous, having lost its allies Hezbollah and Assad, and perhaps Russia too. The regime may be threatening Israel to try and scare off Washington and Jerusalem from moving against the regime’s nuclear weapons program."
Banafsheh Zand, an Iranian-American expert on the Islamic Republic, told Fox News Digital, "The Khomeinist regime has never hidden its intentions, yet the West has continually chosen to ignore these threats. Even as the Shia regime destroyed Iran and its people and launched terrorist attacks around the world, Western leaders ignored it. They could have stood with the people of Iran, the region, and the Islamic world but willfully chose not to."
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Ali Khamenei is the supreme leader of the Islamic Republic Iran, a regime the U.S. State Department classified as the world’s worst state sponsor of terrorism.
Zand complained that "Western leaders have proven to be short-sighted, entirely out of touch, greedy and penny-wise and pound-foolish. And here we are, 46 years later, and the cycle of slipshod choices goes on and on, putting Western citizenry in impending harm's way as well."
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Israel's Netanyahu calls for 'revenge' after Hamas returns wrong remains | Rachel Wolf, Fox News | Hamas returned the bodies of Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz. The terror group sent Israel an unidentified body instead of the remains of Shiri Bibas, Kfir and Ariel's mother. (Credit: Video: Itay Beit-On/ GPO, Sound: Nir Sherf/ GPO)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed "revenge" on Hamas after it was discovered that the body in a coffin bearing Shiri Bibas’ name and photo was an unidentified woman, and not the kidnapped mother of two.
On Thursday, Hamas was supposed to deliver the bodies of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz. However, during the identification process, Israel discovered that the body inside Shiri’s coffin was not hers.
"These Hamas monsters also cynically refused to bring back the boys’ mother, Shiri, and sent the body of a Gazan woman instead, in brazen violation of the agreement," Netanyahu said in a statement on Friday.
Ofri Bibas Levy, whose brother Yarden, 34, was taken hostage with his wife Shiri, 32, and two children, Airel and Kfir. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse)
TERROR GROUP RESPONDS AFTER FAILING TO RETURN THE BODY OF MURDERED HOSTAGE SHIRI BIBAS
"And as the prime minister of Israel, I vow that I will not rest until the savages who executed our hostages are brought to justice. They do not deserve to walk this earth. Nothing will stop me. Nothing," he added.
IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, citing forensic findings and intelligence, confirmed on Friday that Ariel and Kfir Bibas "were murdered by terrorists in cold blood. The terrorists did not shoot the two young boys, they killed them with their own hands. Afterwards, they committed horrific acts to cover up these atrocities."
Hagari said Hamas’ handing over "the body of an anonymous woman" instead of Shiri Bibas was "further evidence of Hamas’ barbaric cruelty."
In response to the findings, the Hostages and Missing Families forum issued a statement.
"We are shaken to the core by the horrifying findings confirming the cruel and brutal murder of Ariel and Kfir Bibas—just innocent infants—at the hands of Hamas. This barbaric act is yet another undeniable testament to the unfathomable brutality of those who continue to hold our loved ones captive. The very same hands that slaughtered Ariel and Kfir are the ones keeping our fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters in unimaginable conditions," the statement reads.
The organization, which was founded in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks, reiterated its demand that Hamas release the remaining hostages "before it is too late."
Ofri Bibas Levy wears a shirt with her brother, sister-in-law and their two children, aged 4 and 10 months held captive in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ofri Bibas Levy, Yarden Bibas’ sister, however, struck a different chord in a statement released by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, we did not receive an apology from you in this painful moment. For Ariel and Kfir's sake, and for Yarden's sake, we are not seeking revenge right now. We are asking for Shiri," Levy said in the statement.
Hamas terrorists took the Bibas family was taken from their kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023. (FOX & Friends/Screengrab)
ISRAEL'S UN AMBASSADOR SLAMS HAMAS' 'EVIL AND DEPRAVED' DISPLAY OF HOSTAGES' COFFINS
The revelation that Shiri’s body was not returned alongside her sons sparked widespread outrage. World leaders and celebrities, including Dr. Phil and Patricia Heaton, condemned Hamas’ actions and expressed their disgust with the terror group.
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-Ny, who has been outspoken about his support for Israel, slammed those criticizing the Jewish state’s response to Hamas’ attacks.
"Those who insist that Israel stop defending itself in the face of genocidal terror are asking the world’s only Jewish State to sign a suicide pact that no other nation-state, including our own, would ever sign," Torres wrote on X.
U.S. Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler called Hamas’ actions "horrific" and "a clear violation" of the ceasefire agreement while speaking with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday. Boehler warned that if Hamas does not release all the remaining hostages, it will "face total annihilation."
Netanyahu also delivered a message to the fallen Israelis whose bodies were returned by Hamas on Thursday.
"Ariel, Kfir and Oded: I am so sorry we couldn't save you from the monsters who did this. We honor your kind and loving souls, so tragically cut down by evil terror," the prime minister said.
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Israel is preparing to receive six living hostages on Saturday, two of whom have been held hostage in Gaza for over a decade.
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Hamas claims remains of mother of two young boys mixed with other human remains after Israeli airstrike | Christina Shaw, Fox News | Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich reacted to the release on 'Fox & Friends,' arguing the 'barbaric terrorists' committed war crimes during the assault on Israel.
The mother of two young boys murdered by Hamas while in captivity was not among the bodies returned to Israel on Thursday and the terrorist group is claiming it was a mix-up.
Hamas officials reportedly said Friday that the remains of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas were "turned into pieces after apparently being mixed with other bodies under the rubble," following an Israeli air strike that hit the place she was held in.
The bodies of Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz were returned to Israel more than 500 days after they were taken hostage, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed.
The Bibas family, from left: Yarden, Ariel, Shiri, and Kfir (Ofri Bibas Levy)
FATHER OF HAMAS’ YOUNGEST HOSTAGES IS RELEASED — BUT HIS FAMILY REMAINS IN HAMAS CAPTIVITY
Before the return of the remains of the four slain hostages, Hamas said the bodies would include Shiri Bibas and her two toddlers, Ariel and Kfir, ages 4 and 10 months, as well as Oded Lifshitz, a retired journalist and activist. However, Israel's National Institute of Forensic Medicine could only determine the identity of two of the bodies, the young boys.
Instead of sending the body of Shiri Bibas in the coffin bearing her name and photo, Hamas handed Israel an unidentified body. The IDF said the DNA of the body in the coffin does not match any other known hostage.
Hamas terrorists took the Bibas family was taken from their kibbutz on Oct. 7. (FOX & Friends/Screengrab)
HAMAS HANDS OVER BODIES OF 4 SLAIN ISRAELIS, INCLUDING SHIRI BIBAS AND HER TWO YOUNG BOYS
"During the identification process, it was determined that the additional body received is not that of Shiri Bibas, and no match was found for any other hostage," the IDF said. "This is an anonymous, unidentified body."
Kfir Bibas, left, and Ofri Bibas Levy, right, smile together beneath a tree.
"According to the assessment of professional officials, based on the intelligence available to us and forensic findings from the identification process, Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered by terrorists in captivity in November 2023," authorities said.
The Red Cross, which handled the transfer on Thursday, said it was "concerned and unsatisfied" by the way Hamas hostage release operations have taken place.
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"The ICRC does not participate in sorting, screening, or examining the deceased - this is the responsibility of the parties to the conflict", it said in a statement on Friday, while expressing concern that the releases had not been conducted privately and in a dignified manner.
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: DOGE Demands Desk Duty | Fox News Staff, Fox News | Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Here's what's happening…
-Millions more food stamp recipients required to work under new House GOP proposal
-US-Ukraine rift breaks out at United Nations on third anniversary of war
-New DOGE bill would target more than $200B in annual improper payments from safety nets, lawmaker says
Elon Musk, who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), warned federal workers on Monday morning that those who fail to return to the office will be placed on administrative leave.
"Those who ignored President Trump’s executive order to return to work have now received over a month’s warning," Musk wrote on X, the platform which he also owns. "Starting this week, those who still fail to return to office will be placed on administrative leave."
Musk’s warning comes after he announced Saturday that federal employees must report their accomplishments from the last week or face losing their jobs…Read more
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on February 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. ((Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images))
'CRIED ABOUT TRUMP AND ELON': Trump deploys SpongeBob meme to troll DOGE critics
'AMERICA FIRST AGENDA': Trump's new SBA chief unleashes 'Day One' priorities to transform agency into 'golden era of prosperity'
'TIME FOR FRESH BLOOD': Hegseth dismisses 'purging' narrative amid Trump's Pentagon shakeup
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'SHADOWS GATHERING': Kamala Harris takes veiled jabs at Trump, Elon Musk in first major speech since election defeat
TARIFF TURMOIL: Canadian businesses already feeling impact of Trump's tariff threats
POPE UPDATE: Pope Francis resting on day 10 in hospital for lung infection that led to early stages of kidney insufficiency
FRANCE ATTACK: Russian consulate in France targeted with explosive projectiles on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion
NEW WORLD ORDER: Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US
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President Trump is seeking a negotiated end to the Ukraine-Russia War.
'MAXIMUM PRESSURE': State, Treasury Departments reimpose strong sanctions on Iran’s oil trade
DAILY EVENING PRAYERS: Rosary for Pope Francis to be held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican says
POLITICAL STEP DANCE: Irish leaders boycott Washington St. Patrick's Day events over Trump's Gaza comments
'ABDICATION' ON SPEECH: SCOTUS turns down abortion clinic buffer zone challenge, Thomas slams 'abdication' of duty
Pro-choice and anti-abortion demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 1, 2021 in Washington. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
'AMERICA LOVES A COMEBACK': Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres endorses Cuomo for New York City mayor
'NO MORE IMPORTANT': Bureaucracies 'cannibalizing our nation,' GOP Rep says
CHECKING OUT: Mayor Eric Adams says NYC's Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter will soon close
BAN ON ZYNS: NY lawmaker introduces bill to ban Zyn, other flavored nicotine pouches after FDA's support of product
Zyn smokeless nicotine pouch containers for sale in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. (Getty Images)
HOMELAND REMEDY: Alaska can be 'cure' for nation's 'ills' with help from Trump admin, governor says
DEI IN MEDICINE: National Cancer Institute spends $218 million per year on grants for 'underrepresented' groups: source
‘DISTINCT HONOR’: Former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff bids farewell in heartfelt social media post
TOWN TATTLE: Trump flag in Massachusetts police station gym divides town as chief, official feud over its removal: report
'GOOD WORK': DOGE, EPA team up to claw back $67 million in 'environmental justice' grants
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Fox News Politics Newsletter: Mitch Bows Out | Fox News Staff, Fox News | Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
Here's what's happening…
-Key Republican governor applauds Trump's frenetic pace, says DOGE needed to 'right size' Washington
-Disputed DOD nominee is 'best person' to implement Trump and Hegseth agenda, key conservative group says
-Trump approval rating hits 47%, as Americans name his 'single most significant' move so far
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will not run for re-election in 2026 and will instead retire, the longtime senator announced Thursday.
McConnell has served in the Senate for decades, including as Senate majority leader under President Donald Trump's first administration. McConnell is the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, and he announced his retirement on his 83rd birthday.
"Seven times, my fellow Kentuckians have sent me to the Senate," McConnell said in prepared remarks to the Senate floor. "Every day in between, I’ve been humbled by the trust they’ve placed in me to do their business here. Representing our commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime. I will not seek this honor an eighth time. My current term in the Senate will be my last."…Read more
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks with reporters after a meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) (AP)
DEI LAWSUITS: Group of DEI workers sue to stop Trump executive orders…Read more
CPAC KICKOFF: VP Vance kicks off the country's biggest conservative conference…Read more
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: Trump signs executive order ending use of taxpayer money to 'incentivize or support' illegal immigration…Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony after his inauguration on January 20, 2025 in the President's Room at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th President of the United States. (Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images)
'LARGE-SCALE REDUCTIONS': Trump signs late-night executive order abolishing handful of federal advisory boards…Read more
'DEVOTION TO PUTIN': Liz Cheney lambastes Trump over Russia/Ukraine, branding him 'the antithesis' of all 'Reagan stood for'…Read more
TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT: Russian aircraft fly in Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone, US says…Read more
ANOTHER PRISONER SWAP?: Kremlin suggests another US-Russia prisoner swap could be coming: report…Read more
TRAGIC TURNOVER: Hamas hands over bodies of 4 slain Israelis, including Shiri Bibas and her two young boys…Read more
INTERNATIONAL BLOWBACK: China, Iran and Russia condemned by dissidents at UN watchdog's Geneva summit…Read more
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ONE STEP CLOSER: Wrestling mogul and Trump education pick McMahon clears Senate committee in heavyweight decision…Read more
AMERICANS 'WANT ANSWERS': MAHA caucus member pledges hearings into 'corruption' of a public health sector 'captured by Big Pharma'…Read more
'DOGE' FOR 'MAIN STREET': Top Republican urges new SBA chief take 'DOGE' actions against Biden-era electioneering, COVID loan claims…Read more
KASH ME OUTSIDE: Patel's confirmation as FBI chief 'will haunt you,' Senate Dems warn GOP at protest outside agency HQ…Read more
Democrats staged a last-minute protest event Thursday decrying Trump's FBI pick. (Getty)
DIGITAL DANGER: Lawmaker who lost son to suicide warns Senate that ‘Big Tech is the Big Tobacco of this generation’…Read more
MONEY IN THE BANK: Parents could see up to $12,000 child tax refund under new bipartisan House bill…Read more
TOUCHDOWN: College football country seeks key tax exemption for athletes to enhance recruitment, boost team continuity…Read more
IVORY TOWER DEFENSE: Social justice law professor defends anti-Israel protesters who blocked traffic to Chicago airport…Read more
'WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING?': Dept of Ed spending soared 749% despite downsizing, new DOGE-inspired initiative reveals…Read more
BLUE CITY HAVEN: Reputed migrant gang members busted in NYC drug, gun raid but likely to avoid prosecution…Read more
'I DIDN'T PLAN THIS': DNC gave ex-Harris booster 'no choice' but to leave, she says, as Dems cry turncoat…Read more
AXE INCREASE: IRS to slash nearly 7,000 employees starting Thursday: reports…Read more
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LEADERSHIP IN QUESTION: DEI-charged claims fly over contract talks for military school’s leader as lawmaker demands ethics probe…Read more
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Elon Musk calls for 'deorbiting' International Space Station to prioritize Mars missions | Alex Nitzberg, Fox News | NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander Leroy Chiao discusses the latest track of the asteroid and how NASA is preparing.
Billionaire business tycoon Elon Musk suggested that the International Space Station should be scrapped sooner rather than later.
"It is time to begin preparations for deorbiting the @Space_Station," he posted on Thursday. "It has served its purpose. There is very little incremental utility. Let’s go to Mars."
NASA announced last year that Musk's SpaceX had been tapped to make a de-orbit vehicle.
US PREPARES TO DEORBIT INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION AMID CHINA COMPETITION
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"As the agency transitions to commercially owned space destinations closer to home, it is crucial to prepare for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030," the agency noted. "NASA announced SpaceX has been selected to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle that will provide the capability to deorbit the space station and ensure avoidance of risk to populated areas."
In a post on Thursday, Musk suggested de-orbiting the space station even sooner.
"The decision is up to the President, but my recommendation is as soon as possible. I recommend 2 years from now," he noted.
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Retired NASA astronaut and International Space Station Commander Leroy Chiao told "FOX & Friends" Friday that the space station is a "great research laboratory" and testing location for systems that will be needed to send humans to Mars.
"I absolutely agree that Mars is the next big goal," Chiao said. "That's a great goal…getting humans to Mars. But you know, the space station is a part of that."
Musk blasted former International Space Station Commander Andreas Mogensen of Denmark on Thursday after Mogensen rejected Musk's claim that two of the astronauts aboard the space station had been "left up there for political reasons" by the Biden administration.
"What a lie. And from someone who complains about lack of honesty from the mainstream media," Mogensen wrote.
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"SpaceX could have brought them back several months ago. I OFFERED THIS DIRECTLY to the Biden administration and they refused. Return WAS pushed back for political reasons. Idiot," Musk fired back.
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Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican says | Rachel Wolf, Fox News | Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘Fox News Live’ to analyze Pope Francis’ condition, after the religious leader was hospitalized in critical condition.
Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering an asthmatic respiratory crisis that required doctors to administer oxygen, The Associated Press reported, citing the Vatican.
Additionally, the pope received blood transfusions after tests showed he had a low platelet count, according to Reuters.
A woman places a rosary at the statue of the late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, Feb. 22, 2025. (REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri)
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"The Holy Father continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair although in more pain than yesterday. At the moment the prognosis is reserved," the Vatican said in a statement quoted by The Associated Press.
Vatican News reported that medical professionals say the pope is not "in danger of death," but is not completely "out of danger" and will need to be hospitalized for "at least" all of next week. Physicians are worried about the threat of sepsis, a dangerous infection that can be fatal.
Candles with the pictures of Pope Francis are the laid under the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome on Feb. 19, 2025, where the Pontiff has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
POPE FRANCIS DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL PNEUMONIA, VATICAN SAYS
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel told "Fox News Live" that he is "looking very closely at the next 12 hours," as he says that time is critical.
"This is a very common complication in this kind of complication, especially since he has underlying bronchitis and problems with the upper airways as well," Siegel said.
He also noted that, given Francis’ medical history, it is "very, very likely" that he would get pneumonia. However, despite the complications the pontiff is facing, Dr. Siegel says he is "not in any way pessimistic" about the situation.
Pope Francis greets faithful during the weekly General Audience at the Paul VI Hall on Jan. 10, 2024 in Vatican City, Vatican. (Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Vatican held its Holy Year celebrations without Pope Francis. The Vatican also announced that he would not be making public appearances on Sunday, which he also did not make last week.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Saturday President Donald Trump was "updated" on the pope's condition.
"We're praying for the pope," Leavitt said. "I'll let the president put out his own statement, but, of course, our thoughts and prayers are with him."
The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Feb. 14 after experiencing respiratory issues that were thought to be related to bronchitis at the time. Doctors later diagnosed him with double pneumonia.
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Pope Francis has suffered from respiratory issues for many years. When he was 21, he had part of his lung removed after developing pleurisy, which is an inflammation of the membranes that cushion the lungs.In his recently released autobiography, Pope Francis downplayed his health issues and chalked up his struggles to his age.
"The Church is governed using the head and the heart, not the legs," the pope wrote.
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20 electronics deals this Presidents Day, from laptops to kitchen appliances | Nora Colomer, Fox News | Grab great deals on electronics during Presidents Day. (iStock)
Shoppers can find plenty of discounted items during Presidents Day. It is a great time to score deals on all types of electronics, including laptops, TVs and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances.
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Grassley, Johnson demand NARA turn over Biden records relating to email aliases, family business dealings | Brooke Singman, Fox News | Fox News anchor Bret Baier has the latest on President Donald Trump’s decision on 'Special Report.'
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley and Sen. Ron Johnson are demanding the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) turn over records relating to former President Joe Biden’s use of a personal email address to conduct official government business and relating to his family’s financial dealings.
Grassley, R-Iowa, and Johnson, R-Wis., penned a letter to the acting general counsel of NARA demanding the records, which they have been seeking from the agency since 2021.
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"Since 2021, we have conducted oversight of Joe Biden’s use of multiple pseudonyms and personal email addresses for official government business when he served as vice president," they wrote. "Despite our multiple requests for information, the Biden White House failed to respond."
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., penned a letter to the acting general counsel of NARA demanding the records, which they have been seeking from the agency since 2021. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images)
Grassley and Johnson noted that they have sent five letters to NARA requesting documents they say are "vital" to their oversight work.
"Although former President Biden is no longer in office and he pardoned his son Hunter and other family members, we believe it is of importance to review these records so the American people have a full accounting of Joe Biden and his family’s activities while Joe Biden was in government," they wrote.
The senators are demanding all records in NARA’s possession referencing Hunter Biden and his business partners, including Devon Archer and Christopher Heinz; Chinese and Russian business associates; and joint-ventures and groups that they worked with, including Rosemont Seneca, Rosemont Capital, Bohai Harvest, Blue Star Strategies, CEFC China Energy, Hudson West and more.
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They also are demanding records to or from the office of the vice president – Biden's role in the Obama administration – referencing those individuals and those companies.
Grassley and Johnson are also demanding all records with Joe Biden’s pseudonyms and email addresses, including "[email protected], [email protected], JRB Ware2, and 67stingray."
They also want "all records encompassed in the nine boxes of records."
Sen. Ron Johnson, pictured here, and Sen. Chuck Grassley said they have sent five letters to NARA requesting documents they say are "vital" to their oversight work. (Umit Bektas)
Grassley and Johnson have been investigating Hunter Biden’s business dealings since 2019. Specifically, the senators were investigating Hunter Biden’s business dealings with Ukrainian natural gas firm Burisma Holdings.
Grassley and Johnson released a report in September 2020 saying that Obama administration officials "knew" Hunter Biden’s position on the board of Burisma was "problematic" and interfered "in the efficient execution of policy with respect to Ukraine."
Hunter Biden joined Burisma in April 2014 and, at the time, reportedly connected the firm with consulting firm Blue Star Strategies to help the natural gas company fight corruption charges in Ukraine. During the time Hunter Biden was on the board of the company, Joe Biden was vice president and ran U.S.-Ukraine relations and policy for the Obama administration.
Meanwhile, Fox News Digital exclusively reported in 2023 that Biden, as vice president, used alias email accounts 327 times during a nine-year period – 2010 to 2019 – to correspond with his son and his business associate, Eric Schwerin.
GRASSLEY, JOHNSON DEMAND ANSWERS AFTER FBI SAID HUNTER BIDEN PROBE ADVANCED RUSSIAN DISINFORMATION
Most of that email traffic took place while Biden was vice president. Fifty-four of the emails were "exclusively" between Joe Biden and Schwerin, who House Republicans described as "the architect of the Biden family’s shell companies."
Fox News Digital exclusively reported in 2023 that Joe Biden, as vice president, used alias email accounts 327 times during a nine-year period to correspond with his son and his business associate, Eric Schwerin. (Susan Walsh/Associated Press/File)
The information came amid the House Republican impeachment inquiry against Biden to determine whether he had any involvement in his son’s business dealings. Biden repeatedly denied having any involvement despite evidence placing him at meetings and on phone calls with his son and his foreign business partners.
In 2024, House lawmakers released their final report, spanning 292 pages, saying Biden had engaged in "impeachable conduct." They said he "abused his office" and "defrauded the United States to enrich his family."
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Republicans said there was "overwhelming evidence" that Biden participated in a "conspiracy to monetize his office of public trust to enrich his family." They alleged the Biden family and their business associates received tens of millions of dollars from foreign interests by "leading those interests to believe that such payments would provide them access to and influence with President Biden."
Before leaving office, President Joe Biden announced a blanket pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, applying to any offenses against the U.S. that he "has committed or may have committed" from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1, 2024. (Michael Reynolds/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In the summer of 2023, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal gun charges as part of a plea deal that collapsed before a federal judge in Delaware. In a stunning reversal, Hunter Biden was forced to plead not guilty and sat for a trial this year.
Before his trial for federal tax crimes, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty.
Before leaving office, President Biden announced a blanket pardon for his son, applying to any offenses against the U.S. that Hunter Biden "has committed or may have committed" from Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 1, 2024.
Biden’s pardon of his son came after months of vowing to the American people that he would not do so.
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And hours before leaving office on Jan. 20, the president issued pardons for his brother, Jim Biden, and his brother's wife, Sara Jones Biden; his younger sister, Valerie Biden Owens, and her husband, John Owens; and his brother, Francis Biden.
The president argued that his family could be subject to "politically motivated investigations" after he left office.
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'Trump effect' on display as UK's Starmer boosts defense spending on eve of US visit | Caitlin McFall, Fox News | Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., discusses the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine after President Donald Trump called on Europe to share the expense in order to secure peace.
The United Kingdom took steps on Tuesday to ramp up its defense spending ahead of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s meeting with President Donald Trump this week.
Starmer said that in the face of continued Russian aggression against Ukraine and, by extension, Europe, the UK will increase its defense spending to 2.5% of its gross domestic value, up from the 2.3% it currently spends – an increase that amounts to £13.4 billion, or nearly $17 billion more each year on defense.
In addition, Starmer said the UK will continue to increase its defense spending goal to reach 3% of its GDP during the next Parliament, which, barring any snap election, will begin after 2029.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a speech on Jan. 6, 2025. (Leon Neal/Pool Photo via AP)
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Starmer’s announcement not only comes two days ahead of his planned visit with Trump in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, but as European leaders are increasingly calling for drastic increases in defense spending to decrease their reliance on the U.S. and counter Russia.
"At moments like these in our past, Britain has stood up to be counted [on]. It has come together, and it has demonstrated strength," Starmer said in an address to Parliament. "That is what the security of our country needs now, and it is what this government will deliver."
Starmer’s push to increase defense spending was not met with approval by all UK lawmakers.
Some took issue with how the prime minister found the funds to support his spending increases, as it will mean cutting overseas support for development aid from 0.5% of the UK's gross domestic product to 0.3% over the next two years.
Member of Parliament (MP) Charolette Cane told Starmer that while she backed the UK’s continued support of Ukraine, she said cutting international aid that helps bring stability to vulnerable populations was "hugely short-sided."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shake hands at the start of their bilateral talks at the Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv, Ukraine on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP)
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"Helping communities be stable and secure reduces the risk of war and unrest," she argued in the House of Commons following the prime minister’s announcement. However, Starmer argued it was a decision he had to make to avoid getting into a battle over how the UK would meet this spending increase.
"I’m certainly not pretending it’s a decision I wanted to make as prime minister," Starmer said in response. "It’s a decision that I’m driven to make because of the security and safety of our country and our continent."
MP Jim Shannon, on the other hand, looked to remind his fellow parliamentary members that during the Cold War the UK spent 7% of its GPD on defense and called on Starmer to clarify how his discussions with the U.S. had been taking shape.
Starmer said he has held "a number of conversations" with Trump and that U.S.-UK teams are in continual conversations.
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters upon arrival in West Palm Beach, Florida, on February 16, 2025. Trump has demanded that all NATO nations ramp up defense spending. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
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"We must reject any false choice between our allies, between one side of the Atlantic or the other. That is against our history – country and party – because it is against our fundamental national interest," he said in a nod to concern that there are increasing divisions between the U.S. and European allies.
"It has survived countless external challenges in the past. We’ve fought wars together, we’re the closest partners in trade, growth and security," he added.
"This week when I meet President Trump I will be clear – I want this relationship to go from strength to strength."
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World braces for impact of Trump's 'maximum pressure' sanctions targeting Iran | Morgan Phillips, Fox News | President Donald Trump discusses why his administration took action against congestion pricing in New York City and his take on the budget bill that passed the Senate overnight as lawmakers work to implement his agenda.
The Trump administration's return to "maximum pressure" sanctions on Iran kicked off earlier this month, and nations across the globe can expect to feel the shockwaves of his crackdown on third-party oil dealers.
Iran currently exports an average of 1.5 million barrels of oil per day, but under Trump's February 6th executive order, the Secretaries of State and Treasury are to work to "implement a campaign aimed at driving Iran’s oil exports to zero."
The order calls on the Treasury Department to reverse any loosening of sanctions and rescind any waivers offered by the Biden administration.
But it also directs the Treasury Department to re-evaluate "beneficial ownership thresholds." Currently, companies where the IRGC could have a 50% stake of ownership are squeezed by sanctions, but the order allows Treasury to lower that threshold to include companies that the Iranian regime has any ownership of at all.
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Trump signed an executive order returning to maximum pressure in January. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The order also calls for an evaluation of whether financial institutions should hold the onus of "know your customer’s customer" – meaning whether they should be held responsible for any exports that originate from Iran but pass through a third party.
Global trade watchers agree that the executive order was a way to put world markets on notice – a statement of intent to warn countries to stop doing business with Iran unless they come to the table for a nuclear deal with the U.S.
Trump admitted as much himself: "The Iran situation, I'm gonna sign it, but hopefully we’re not gonna have to use it very much," he said as he signed the order.
But Iran has since signaled that it has little interest in working with the U.S. on nuclear disarmament – and Trump has emphasized that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
"The Trump administration and the Iranian regime are talking past each other," said Jason Brodsky, policy director of United Against Nuclear Iran. "The Iranian regime is looking at a JCPOA-like deal of temporary nuclear constraints in exchange for permanent sanctions relief. The Trump administration is focused on a full disarmament deal."
With talks at a standstill, Iran has been scrambling for cash as it preps for the U.S.-led global isolation campaign. Here is a look at how nations have begun preparing, and how new sanctions enforcement could hurt their coffers:
Qatar is under fire from the Iranians to release $6 billion in Iranian oil revenues held in Doha, but a source familiar with Qatar’s plans told Fox News Digital that will not be happening.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei met with Qatari emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani this week and demanded the money back.
"We consider Qatar a friendly and brotherly country, although there are still ambiguous and unresolved issues, such as the return of Iranian claims that were transferred from South Korea to Qatar," Khamenei said on Wednesday. "We know that the main obstacle to the implementation of the agreement made in this regard is the United States. If we were in Qatar’s place, we would ignore U.S. pressure."
The $6 billion came from oil payments from South Korea that were frozen in Seoul bank accounts in 2019 under the first Trump administration’s "maximum pressure."
But the Biden administration agreed to release those funds to Tehran in 2023 as part of a U.S.-Iran prisoner swap, and the money was transferred to a Qatari bank in September 2023. But after the October 7 Hamas attacks one month later, the U.S. and Qatar agreed to block Iran from accessing the funds.
Trump has said Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. (Getty Images)
The order specifically calls for a campaign to drive Iran’s oil exports to China to zero, and the U.S. would be hard-pressed to starve Iran of oil cash without a wide-scale crackdown on the CCP’s imports – which account for 90% of Iranian outflow.
Current sanctions go after individuals and vessels linked with a so-called shadow fleet of ships transporting Iranian oil, but tougher crackdowns could go after the Chinese banks that process oil transactions.
But an aggressive campaign to go after CCP-affiliated companies buying Iranian fuel would rankle U.S.-China relations.
"I still haven't seen strong evidence to suggest that this administration is going to start really going after Chinese actors, the refiners, the banks and the ports. That's possible, but it comes with lots of potentially very messy consequences," said Gregory Brew, energy analyst for Eurasia Group.
National security adviser Mike Waltz has fired warning shots about Chinese oil purchases from Iran.
"China is buying oil from Iran for pennies on the dollar. Iran is using that to send missiles and drones in to Russia, that is then hitting Ukrainian critical infrastructure," he said in a November interview.
China's Iranian oil imports tanked in January after a late 2024 Biden crackdown on Iranian oil tankers and shipments, but rebounded in February to a whopping 1.75 million barrels daily, according to preliminary data from Kpler reported by Bloomberg.
But those imports can be expected to fall again, according to Kpler's analysis. "Some buyers, particularly larger Chinese privately owned refiners, are likely to steer clear of such dealings as a precaution in the near term."
The order specifically demands that waivers be yanked back for Iran’s Chabahar Port project, a key trade gateway in southern Iran where India has poured in $370 million.
India had previously secured a waiver for the project, which allowed it to create a Central Asian trade route that bypassed Pakistan, because U.S. officials believed the port helped reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.
"The Indians decided that they were going to use the Iranians to build port connections and relationships commercially as a counterweight to Pakistan," said Goldberg. "There's an India caucus inside the [U.S. government] that's for it, there's the Afghanistan folks that were for it, and then the sort of Iran sanctions people saying, "What are we doing here?"
A WEAKENED IRAN HAS IRAQ LOOKING TO CURB TEHRAN-BACKED EXTREMISTS IN COUNTRY
He went on: "We have today a situation where Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban. So, we currently have a waiver in place allowing the Indians to continue pouring money into the IRGC to at this point and Iran has a corridor from the sea to the Taliban."
Trump met with India PM Modhi as max pressure campaign threatens its Iranian port. (Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Biden administration offered a sanctions waiver to Iraq allowing them to buy Iranian electricity, which will likely be on the chopping block when it expires in March.
Iraq had suspended oil exports from the Kurdistan region – but this week, faced with U.S. pressure, the Iraqi government lifted the suspension, ending a two-year dispute that cut off 300,000 barrels per day of Kurdish oil flowing through Turkey to global markets.
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The U.S. has significant leverage over Iraq – $100 billion of its reserves are held in the U.S., and it could wield that leverage amidst Iran’s increasingly firm grip over Iraqi leadership.
And last week, Iraq banned five banks from conducting U.S. dollar transactions as a way to crack down on Iran getting its hands on U.S. currency. Iraq is a lifeline for Iran’s access to hard currency, and the U.S. has long sought to restrict Tehran’s bypassing of sanctions through its neighbor.
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Funeral held for Shiri Bibas and her sons after their remains handed over by Hamas | Landon Mion, Alex Nitzberg, Fox News | Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on the release of six hostage from Hamas captivity as part of the first phase in the ceasefire deal and the return of the body of young mother Shiri Bibas.
A funeral procession for a mother and her two young sons was held Wednesday morning in Rishon LeZion, Israel, after their remains were turned over by Hamas last week.
The remains of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir were handed over to Israeli authorities late last week as part of an ongoing hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas.
The funeral will be held near the family’s home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, at a private ceremony in Zohar, The Times of Israel reported. It will be closed to the public.
REMAINS OF SHIRI BIBAS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AFTER EVENTUALLY BEING HANDED OVER BY HAMAS
Shiri Bibas and her children. (Courtesy: Hostages Families Forum)
The family published the route of the funeral procession and urged the public to show support as the remains are transported.
The mother and her sons were buried together in one casket, the Times of Israel reported. "They will remain together and close, just as Shiri enveloped the children, always, including on that accursed day," the funeral's MC, Carmit Palty Katzir, said, according to the outlet.
Widower Yarden Bibas declared his love for Shiri, apologizing for being unable to protect the family.
"Shiri, I love you and will always love you! Shiri, you are everything to me! You are the best wife and mother there could be. Shiri, you are my best friend," he declared, according to the outlet.
"Do you remember our last decision together? In the safe room, I asked if we should ‘fight or surrender’. You said fight, so I fought. Shiri, I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you all. If only I had known what would happen, I wouldn’t have fired," he reportedly said.
REMAINS OF SHIRI BIBAS, MOM OF TWO KILLED, ALLEGEDLY RETURNED TO ISRAEL FOLLOWING HAMAS' BROKEN PROMISE
Mourners gather around the car carrying the coffins of slain hostages Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, during their funeral procession in Rishon LeZion, Israel, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
On Friday, Hamas handed over a coffin carrying Shiri Bibas' remains to the Red Cross, which turned the coffin over to Israeli authorities. She was positively identified on Saturday morning.
Hamas had initially handed over a Palestinian woman from Gaza on Thursday.
The terror group said it had "no interest in withholding any bodies in its possession." It said the dead hostages handed over on Thursday had been killed by an Israeli airstrike in November 2023 and that the bodies could have been misidentified due to bombardments in the area.
"The whole nation stands with the Bibas family in silent grief as Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir are laid to rest," a post on Israel's official X account declared. (x.com/Israel)
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Before the handover of Shiri Bibas' remains, Israeli authorities positively identified the remains of her two sons along with another hostage, Oded Lifshitz.
"The whole nation stands with the Bibas family in silent grief as Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir are laid to rest. May their memory always be a blessing," Israel declared in a Wednesday post on X.
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Keep your kitchen spotless with these 12 cleaning products | Christopher Murray, Fox News | Ensure your kitchen stays clean with the help of these cleaning products. (iStock)
Keeping your kitchen clean not only helps when you go to cook, it feels like a big accomplishment when you’re done. It may be time to ditch your old all-purpose cleaner and paper towels for something more powerful.
From eco-friendly cleaners to the right scrub brushes, these cleaning products can help you clean every surface of your kitchen. There are also options for keeping your appliances clean, moping the floors and removing built-up dust.
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The Pink Stuff is a multipurpose cleaner you can use on most of your kitchen surfaces. It’s a vegan, all-natural cleaning paste that’s safe and non-toxic. It’s also made from environmentally responsible ingredients. You can also get a spray version rather than paste, for even easier use.
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Mrs. Meyers cleaner comes in a variety of different delicious smells. It’s made from natural ingredients and uses real plants and fruit juices to create the scents. You can use it on hardwood floors, tile, countertops, walls and more.
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These are powerful sponges that clean stuck-on food from your dishes with ease. (Amazon )
To combat sticky or burnt residue on your dishes, grab a Scrub Daddy three-pack. These sponges are designed to clean your dishes fast without scratching. Just use cold water when you need a firmer sponge and hot when you want a softer sponge.
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O-Cedar EasyWring mops have become hugely popular, and for good reason: they make moping a lot easier. The mop bucket design allows for hands-free wringing and has a built-in splash guard to ensure the dirty water stays in the bucket. You can also wash the microfiber mop heads, so you can reuse them over and over.
There’s also a scrubbing attachment for the O-Cedar mop. With it, you can scrub your floors, shower and walls with ease.
For an intense clean, go with Mr. Clean. (Walmart)
Mr. Clean’s Clean Freak all-purpose cleaner is great for when you have difficult messes to tackle. It has 3x the cleaning power of leading bleach sprays and smells fresh and clean. The Power Nozzle provides large coverage so you can clean countertops, bathtubs and stainless steel faster. You can also get a set of refills for your sprayer.
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The disinfecting process is an important part of cleaning your kitchen, especially when cooking. Keep your counters clean with Clorox disinfecting wipes. You can get a value of pack of wipes from Amazon. You’ll get four large containers of wipes, two lemon-scented and two fresh-scented.
Keep your hands safe when using harsh cleaners with these gloves. (Amazon )
Cleaning can do a number on your hands, but you can protect them with this three-pack of household gloves. They’re long, rubber gloves that are waterproof, so you can reuse them every time you clean.
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A Swifer WetJet starter kit helps you clean your floors daily, in between mopping. A Swiffer is easy to use and picks up dirt, pet hair and dust on your kitchen floors. The kit comes with the Swiffer, a bottle of cleaning solution and a 10-pack of mop pads.
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Tired of fingerprints all over your stainless steel appliances? Keep them cleaner with Weiman stainless steel cleaner. The citrus-scented cleaner removes fingerprints and other residue on your appliances and prevents them from appearing for longer.
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Microfiber cloths are a more eco-friendly way to clean. (Amazon )
Ditch paper towels and choose microfiber cleaning cloths for a more eco-friendly option. This 12-pack of clothes isideal for cleaning any surface in your kitchen. You can just throw them in the washing machine when you’re done, and you’ll always have a cleaning cloth as your disposal.
Breathe better when you dust your home regularly. (Amazon )
Make dusting easy with a Swiffer duster. The extendable arm helps you clean hard-to-reach places like the top of your refrigerator or cabinets. In the duster kit, you get the Swiffer duster and 12 dusting heads.
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At least four dead in South Korea highway construction project collapse | Reuters | Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
At least four people died and six were injured on Tuesday after a collapse at a highway construction site in an area south of the South Korean capital, Seoul, fire authorities said.
The accident took place at 9:49 a.m. (0049 GMT) in Anseong, about 70 km (43.5 miles) from Seoul, when five 50 metre (164 ft) concrete structures supporting the highway bridge collapsed one after another after being hoisted into place by a crane, the Yonhap News Agency reported.
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Ko Kyung-man, an Anseong fire official, said that four people had died, including two Chinese nationals, and six were injured, including five who were in a critical condition. The five also included one Chinese citizen.
"They were working to install a deck on the bridge," Ko told a televised briefing. "All of the 10 were up on the deck ... and fell from both sides when it collapsed."
Broadcaster YTN aired dramatic footage showing a deck of a towering bridge collapsing at the site.
Rescue workers at the site were seen examining twisted metal struts and fractured concrete slabs below the columns of the highway bridge.
Rescue workers participate in a salvage operation at a collapsed highway construction site in Cheonan, South Korea, February 25, 2025. (REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji)
Acting President Choi Sang-mok called to mobilise all available personnel and resources to rescue any missing people and to ensure safety measures to prevent further damage, his office said.
The National Fire Agency said that it has mobilised three helicopters and nearly 150 officials for the search and rescue operation, and the Transport Ministry said it has dispatched a team of officials to the scene.
Deadly accidents continue to regularly occur at industrial sites in South Korea, which introduced a law in 2022 to address safety lapses and punish company management if a worker is killed on the job.
Earlier in February, six people died in a fire in a hotel construction site in the port city of Busan, with around 100 people evacuated including 14 workers plucked to safety by a helicopter after they had taken refuge on a rooftop.
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In June last year, a fire at a lithium battery factory that authorities blamed on quality control failures and inadequate safety training killed 23 workers.
Data released in March by South Korea's labour ministry showed that 598 industrial workers died in 2023, with the construction sector accounting for nearly half, or 303, though the total death toll was down from 644 in 2022.
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Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win | Chris Massaro, Fox News | Former U.S. Army Green Beret Scott Mann breaks down Vice President Vance's speech about the dangers of mass migration at Munich Security Conference and more on 'The Will Cain Show.'
Germans go to the polls Sunday as the conservative Christian Democrats, led by Friedrich Merz, are expected to oust current Chancellor Olaf Scholz. But the potential incoming chancellor has already signaled he will not rule with Germany’s right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Germany's election has also caught the attention of Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk. Musk has championed the AfD as the best political party to fix Germany's economic woes. Musk's comments drew the ire of German politicians, and Chancellor Scholz accused the billionaire of interfering in Germany's elections.
Following a stabbing in Munich on Friday, Musk once again tweeted his support for AfD on X stating, "Only AfD can save Germany."
Vance met with the leader of the AfD, Alice Weidel, at the Munich Security Conference and criticized the German government's "firewall" policy of not cooperating with the AfD.
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Olaf Scholz, German Chancellor of the Social Democratic Party, left, and Friedrich Merz, right, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, at a TV studio ahead of a debate in Berlin, Germany, Feb. 19, 2025. (Fabrizio Bensch/Pool Photo via AP)
"The main political parties governing Germany have established a ‘firewall’ between themselves and the AfD, which essentially means they refuse to endorse, collaborate with or support far-right parties like the AfD," Anna Hardage, fellow in European Studies at the American Foreign Policy Council, told Fox News Digital.
The AfD expects to have its best performance in an election, doubling its vote count from 2021, and could become Germany’s second-biggest political party.
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If Merz and his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party refuse to work with the AfD, Germany may end up with a coalition of parties that have fewer shared priorities, except a shared desire to avoid partnering with the AfD.
Hardage noted that while the AfD will most likely be shut out of any governing coalition, the party’s success in mobilizing public opinion means its positions will shape public debates around the biggest issues facing Germany.
Alice Weidel, AfD candidate for chancellor and leader of the AfD parliamentary group, talks to presenter Dunja Hayali in an interview on the ZDF morning show "moma vor der Wahl" Feb. 21, 2025, in Berlin. (Kay Nietfeld/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)
AfD has been able to capitalize on the German public's fears over migration after a spate of violent incidents involving migrants. The party champions stricter immigration laws as the number of migrants across Germany and the EU has soared in recent years from various global conflicts.
The economy, security and immigration are the biggest issues, and they are successful because many voters attribute these big issues to the missteps of past leaders. Rafael Loss, a policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, told Fox News Digital Merz has moved the CDU to the right on these issues to win back AfD-curious voters.
Emergency crews respond to a suspected terror attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany Dec. 20, 2024. (Heiko Rebsch/dpa via AP)
AfD might find common ground with President Donald Trump’s desire to end the war in Ukraine. The party has called for an end to security assistance to Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions on Russia. Loss said, however, that transatlanticism is at the core of the CDU’s identity, and Merz is convinced that Russia is an existential threat to German and European security, and it remains a priority for Ukraine to emerge victorious.
The sentiment is shared by Merz’s European counterparts.
Anti-Israel protest in Berlin, Germany, Nov. 18, 2023. (Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
"Conversations between European leaders of the past weeks, many of whom have also been consulting with Merz, suggest that German and European support for Ukraine will further increase rather than decrease," Loss said.
Merz’s party has led in the polls for at least three years, with most polls showing a consistent lead for the CDU of around 30%. The election comes after Chancellor Scholz’s "traffic light" coalition fell apart in November over disagreements on fiscal issues.
Economic issues have also led to a deterioration of Scholz’s popularity, and his government struggled to combat the post-pandemic rise in inflation and stagnating growth.
An election poster of Friedrich Merz, the CDU top candidate for chancellor, as the sun rises in Bad Homburg near Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (Photo/Michael Probst)
The AfD has faced a barrage of criticism and controversy and was placed under surveillance by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency in 2021 and labeled a suspected right-wing extremist group because some members have reported ties to neo-Nazi groups. The party appealed the designation but was unsuccessful. Björn Höcke, the co-leader of the AfD in the state of Thuringia, and the party's most prominent member of its extreme right wing, has been convicted several times for using Nazi rhetoric and symbols.
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Loss noted that, at the state level, of the 16 AfD state-level organizations, three are being considered as confirmed extremist groups, six are under surveillance as suspected extremist groups and another one is under investigation.
Germany’s Constitutional Court has only banned two political parties since 1949 — the Socialist Reich Party in 1952 and the Communist Party of Germany in 1956.
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Zelenskyy names his terms for giving up power as US, Ukraine lock in on mineral deal | Morgan Phillips, Fox News | Fox News contributor Dan Hoffman joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on peace talks for the war in Ukraine and preparations for a Trump-Putin summit as the war reaches its three-year mark.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would step down as president of Ukraine if it meant his nation would be accepted into NATO.
Zelenskyy told reporters Sunday he was willing to give up the presidency "if it is for the peace of Ukraine," or if Ukraine is offered NATO membership – after President Donald Trump called him a "dictator" for failing to hold wartime elections.
He also said he did not agree with Trump that Ukraine should pay the U.S. retroactively for the over $100 billion in aid offered since war broke out three years ago on Monday.
"We agreed with Biden that this was a grant. A grant is not a debt," Zelenskyy said.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was willing to give up the presidency "if it is for the peace of Ukraine." (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/Pool)
U.S. officials have said NATO membership is off the table for Ukraine at any point in the near future, as Russia would never agree to such terms.
Despite Zelenskyy's complaints, Trump insisted a new draft mineral deal is "very close," and the deal will be worth $350 billion.
"It looks like we're getting very close, the deal's being worked on we're getting very close to getting an agreement where we get our money back over a period of time. But it also gives us something that is very beneficial to their economy, to them as a country," Trump told reporters while meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the U.S. and Ukraine are at the "one-yard line" of a deal.
"The negotiations have been very constructive, with nearly all key details finalized. We are committed to completing this swiftly to proceed with its signature. We hope both US and UA leaders might sign and endorse it in Washington the soonest to showcase our commitment for decades to come," Olga Stefanishyna, a Ukrainian deputy prime minister, added on X.
Zelenskyy insisted he would not sign a deal that would cost Ukraine for decades.
"I will not sign what 10 generations of Ukrainians will have to pay back," he said.
However, Zelenskyy is under pressure to agree to a deal to appease the Trump administration as the U.S. tries to broker peace with Russia.
The deal involves offering the U.S. preferential access to hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals as payback for past military aid, with no guarantee of future aid.
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According to Yulia Svyrydenko, minister of Economic Development and Trade, Ukraine has the largest reserves of lithium, titanium and significant deposits of other minerals in Europe. (Viktor Fridshon/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)
"I expect to see a deal signed this week," White House envoy Steve Witkoff said on CNN Sunday.
"We’re funding with no arrangement to pay it back. Alternatively, the Europeans who are most affected by this war were funding the minority share, and they had agreements to pay it back. This agreement is much about repayment for all that we have done on behalf of the Ukrainian people."
Last week, Zelenskyy infuriated Trump by rejecting an initial version of a minerals deal, leading Trump to deem the Ukrainian president a "dictator without elections" and said Ukraine "never should have started" the war.
Zelenskyy, in turn, said Trump was operating in a "disinformation space," which earned the Ukrainian leader warnings from Vice President JD Vance and national security adviser Mike Waltz to tone down his criticisms.
"I want the same as Donald Trump says he wants — to end the war as soon as possible. I believe he wants and will help us to end it. But the 'peace through strength' tactic should be applied on Russia first and foremost. We are partners and I want him to be on our side," Zelenskyy said.
A woman and a man commemorate their fallen son on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at a cemetery in Bucha, outside Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 24, 2025. (REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Ukraine's constitution outlaws holding elections while the nation is operating under martial law, which it has been since February 2022. Elections were originally scheduled for last spring.
Under the first draft of the mineral deal, the U.S. and Ukraine would split the profits of its minerals 50-50 for up to $500 billion.
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The second draft of the deal, obtained by the New York Times, was even harsher – and would have required Kyiv to give up its minerals, oil and gas revenues and earnings from ports and other infrastructure until reaching $500 billion.
Zelenskyy said he would not recognize Trump’s $500 billion figure, as the assistance Ukraine had received from the U.S. was closer to $100 billion.
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Pope Francis continues to improve, but 'mild renal failure' returns: Vatican | Anders Hagstrom, Fox News | Children being treated at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital crafted numerous "get well" cards and drawings for Pope Francis as he received treatment at the hospital.
Pope Francis has shown "slight" improvement over the past 24 hours, but remains in critical condition, the Vatican announced Wednesday.
Francis, 88, has been hospitalized in Rome for nearly two weeks as his prognosis remains undisclosed. He returned to his first work activities earlier this week, and Wednesday's update says he also carried out some of his duties.
"The clinical conditions of the Holy Father in the last 24 hours have shown a further, slight improvement. The mild renal failure found in recent days has returned. The chest CT scan, performed last night, showed a normal evolution of the pulmonary phlogistic picture. Today's blood chemistry and blood tests confirmed yesterday's improvement," the Vatican said in a statement.
"The Holy Father continues high-flow oxygen therapy; even today he has not presented respiratory crises. Respiratory physiotherapy continues. Despite registering a slight improvement, the prognosis remains confidential. During the morning, the Holy Father received the Eucharist. The afternoon was dedicated to work activities," the statement continued.
POPE FRANCIS SHARES WRITTEN MESSAGE WHILE CONTINUING HOSPITALIZATION
Pope Francis has been hospitalized since Feb. 14. (Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP/Getty)
Francis was admitted to the hospital on Feb. 14 after a week-long bout of bronchitis worsened. Doctors first diagnosed the complex viral, bacterial and fungal respiratory tract infection and subsequently the onset of pneumonia in both lungs.
POPE FRANCIS HAD PEACEFUL NIGHT'S REST AT HOSPITAL FOLLOWING RESPIRATORY CRISIS, VATICAN SAYS
Late Sunday, doctors said blood tests revealed "early, slight kidney insufficiency" but that it remained under control. The doctors said Francis remained in critical condition but had not experienced any further respiratory crises since Saturday evening.
A woman places a rosary at the statue of the late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis is admitted for treatment, in Rome, Italy, Feb. 22, 2025. (REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri)
Francis, who had part of one lung removed when he was younger, was receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen, and received two blood transfusions on Sunday to increase hemoglobin levels. Doctors said his prognosis was guarded.
The pope was alert and responsive on Sunday and attended Mass.
Francis' condition is delicate, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, doctors said. The main threat to Francis, doctors warned, is sepsis, a serious infection of the blood that can arise as a complication of pneumonia.
A faithful from Bolivia holds candles of Pope Francis near a statue of Pope John Paul II outside the Gemelli hospital where Pope Francis is hospitalized for tests and treatment for bronchitis in Rome, on Feb. 18, 2025.
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Tuesday is Francis' 11th day in the hospital, exceeding the longest hospitalization of his papacy. He spent 10 days at Gemelli Hospital in 2021 after he had 13 inches of his colon removed.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan said Sunday in New York that the Catholic faithful were united "at the bedside of a dying father," an acknowledgment of Francis' short time left that church leaders in Rome have not said publicly.
Fox News' Landon Mion contributed to this report.
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Taiwan coast guard detains Chinese-crewed vessel suspected of cutting undersea cable | Anders Hagstrom, Fox News | Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss how he has unveiled the threat from China in his new book and the latest on a possible deal with TikTok.
Taiwan's coast guard (CGA) detained the Chinese crew of a Togolese-registered vessel suspected of severing an undersea fiber optic cable connecting the islands of Taiwan and Penghu on Tuesday.
The CGA says the vessel, the Hong Tai 168, had been loitering within roughly 925 meters of the cable since 7 p.m. local time on Feb. 22. A coast guard vessel was dispatched to the ship at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, demanding that the vessel leave the area, Taiwan's state-owned media said.
Coast guard officials received confirmation that the Taiwan-Penghu No. 3 undersea cable had been cut at 3 a.m. Tuesday, and they began efforts to detain the ship's Chinese crew. All eight crewmembers were Chinese nationals, according to the coast guard.
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs confirmed that communications were diverted to other cables following the incident and that there was no disruption to service.
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Two Taiwan Coast Guard personnel board a Togo-flagged cargo ship to conduct inspection on Feb. 25, 2025. (Taiwan Coast Guard / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The coast guard classified the incident as potential "gray zone" activity by China. The term refers to hostile actions that do not amount to an act of war.
Taiwan's government says it will investigate the incident.
The incident comes roughly a week after Chinese officials expressed frustration with President Donald Trump's administration for removing language on the State Department's website opposing Taiwan's independence.
TRUMP MUST DUMP 'ONE CHINA' POLICY AND RECOGNIZE 'FREE' TAIWAN, HOUSE REPUBLICANS SAY
Prior to Trump taking office, the State Department's fact sheet on U.S. relations with Taiwan had previously stated "we do not support Taiwan independence," but the phrase was removed earlier this month and continues to be absent. Chinese officials called on the U.S. to "immediately correct its wrongdoing," on Sunday, arguing it "sends a wrong signal to the Taiwan independence forces."
The State Department noted in a statement to NBC News that the U.S. stance on Taiwanese independence has not changed, however.
Taiwan's coast guard says Tuesday's incident may be a "gray zone" action by China. (Taiwan Coast Guard / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The U.S. has long held a delicate stance regarding Taiwan and its relation to the Chinese mainland. It has for decades followed the "One China" policy, in which the U.S. recognizes Beijing as the sole government of China, and acknowledges but does not affirm Beijing's claim to control over Taiwan.
Part of this understanding requires the U.S. to not have any formal diplomatic ties to Taiwan, a policy reflected in the lack of a U.S. embassy on the island.
Nevertheless, the U.S. has funded Taiwan's defense and worked with Western nations to prevent mainland China from taking over. Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly stated that he is open to using military force to conquer the island.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has repeatedly stated that China will not rule out conquering Taiwan by force. (Getty)
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Taiwan, which has its own democratically elected government, maintains that it is its own independent country. Taiwan first became a self-governed island after pro-democracy forces fled there in 1949 after losing a civil war to Mao Zedong and his Chinese Communist Party.
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Remains of young mom Shiri Bibas, taken hostage and killed by Hamas, not returned despite promise, Israel says | Louis Casiano, Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News | Hamas has turned over the bodies of four slain Israeli hostages more than 500 days after the terrorist group's Oct. 7, 2023, attack in Israel.
The mother of two young boys murdered by Hamas terrorists while in captivity was not among the bodies returned to Israel on Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
Before the return of the remains of the four slain hostages, Hamas said the bodies would include Shiri Bibas and her two toddlers, Ariel and Kfir, ages 4 and 10 months, as well as Oded Lifshitz, a retired journalist and activist. However, Israel's National Institute of Forensic Medicine could only determine the identity of two of the bodies, the young boys.
FATHER OF HAMAS’ YOUNGEST HOSTAGES IS RELEASED — BUT HIS FAMILY REMAINS IN HAMAS CAPTIVITY
L-R: Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz. (Hostages Family Forum via AP)
"During the identification process, it was determined that the additional body received is not that of Shiri Bibas, and no match was found for any other hostage," the IDF said. "This is an anonymous, unidentified body."
"According to the assessment of professional officials, based on the intelligence available to us and forensic findings from the identification process, Ariel and Kfir Bibas were brutally murdered by terrorists in captivity in November 2023," authorities said.
The family became symbols of the ordeal that has gripped Israel since the war in Gaza began.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Bibas family during this incredibly difficult time and remain committed to doing everything possible to ensure Shiri and all the hostages are brought home at the earliest opportunity," the IDF said.
It called the deaths a "violation of utmost severity" by Hamas, while also demanding the terror group return the body of Shiri Bibas and all other hostages being held captive.
HAMAS FREES 3 MORE HOSTAGES IN EXCHANGE FOR MORE THAN 300 PRISONERS AS PART OF CEASEFIRE DEAL WITH ISRAEL
Shiri Bibas and her children, Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas. Of the four bodies returned to Israel by Hamas on Thursday, two were identified as the two young children. A third was initially presumed to be their mother, but was not, the Israel Defense Forces said. (Courtesy, Hostages Families Forum)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on Friday addressing Hamas' "cruel and evil violation of the agreement."
"The cruelty of the Hamas monsters knows no bounds. Not only did they kidnap father Yarden Bibas, young mother Shiri, and their two young babies. In an indescribably cynical way, they did not return Shiri to the side of her little children, the little angels, and they put the body of a Gazan woman in the coffin," Netanyahu said, in part.
Netanyahu said Israel will "act resolutely" to bring Shiri home, along with all hostages – living and dead – still in Gaza, adding that Hamas will pay "the full price" for not following through with returning the young mother's body.
He concluded his statement by saying "God will save their blood, and we will take revenge too."
ISRAEL'S UN AMBASSADOR SLAMS HAMAS' 'EVIL AND DEPRAVED' DISPLAY OF HOSTAGES' COFFINS
Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, said Hamas continues to "violate every basic moral value," even after the death of the boys.
"Instead of returning Shiri, the mother of Kfir and Ariel, Hamas returned an unidentified body, as if it were a worthless shipment," he wrote on X. "This is a new low, an evil and cruelty with no parallel."
He further said that UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UN the Security Council and the General Assembly continue to remain silent in the face of Hamas' "barbarity" and demanded Hamas to return the body of Shiri Bibas.
"History will remember well who stood by and remained silent while Hamas trampled on the most basic principles of humanity," Danon wrote.
Hamas militants take pictures as fellow masked Palestinian fighters carry one of the coffins during the handover of the bodies of four Israeli hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza in Thursday. Hamas handed over on February 20 coffins believed to contain the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including those of the Bibas family who became symbols of the ordeal that has gripped Israel since the Gaza war began. The transfer of the bodies is the first by Hamas since its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel triggered the war, and is taking place under a fragile ceasefire that has seen living hostages exchanged for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. (EYAD BABA/AFP via Getty Images)
The young boys and their mother were abducted in their home by Hamas terrorists during the terror group's deadly Oct. 7, 2023 attack. Yarden Bibas, Ariel and Kfir's father, tried to protect them and was abducted prior to the kidnapping of his wife and children, the IDF said.
Yarden returned as part of the agreement for the return of the hostages on Feb. 1.
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Thursday's release is the first one involving the transfer of slain hostages since the ceasefire deal went into effect last month.
About 70 hostages remain in Hamas custody. Nearly all the remaining hostages, including Israeli soldiers, are men and about half are believed to be dead.
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Israel's ambassador slams UN's silence on Hamas: 'Has no resolutions' | Rachel Wolf, Fox News | Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports on the release of six hostage from Hamas captivity as part of the first phase in the ceasefire deal and the return of the body of young mother Shiri Bibas.
UNITED NATIONS — Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon is demanding the international body break its silence on Hamas’ atrocities not only on Oct. 7, 2023, but in the months since then, as released hostages detail the brutal conditions in which they were held.
"We demand justice for all of them to come back, and the U.N. should pass a resolution condemning Hamas," Danon said while speaking to the press on Monday. "Since October 7 it never happened."
Since the attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, which kicked off the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the U.N. has passed several resolutions regarding Israel, but not one condemning Hamas by name.
"The U.N. has held countless emergency meetings on Israel, it has passed endless resolutions, but when terrorists massacred a baby and a child and then mutilated them, the U.N. has no resolutions to offer," Danon said.
Danon’s demand comes days after Israel received the bodies of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifshitz.
Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon delivers remarks at a memorial event for the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz. ( )
ISRAEL'S UN AMBASSADOR SLAMS HAMAS' 'EVIL AND DEPRAVED' DISPLAY OF HOSTAGES' COFFINS
In response to a Fox News Digital request for comment, the U.N. secretary-general's spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said that "even in the absence of such resolution on Hamas, the Secretary-General has clearly and explicitly condemned Hamas terror actions more than 100 times in public speeches or statements since October 7th."
"We have been very clear, including last week in my briefings, that we condemn the parading of bodies and displaying of the coffins of the deceased hostages, including the Bibas family, in the manner it was done by Hamas, which is both abhorrent and appalling," Dujarric added.
When asked to comment on Israel’s assessment of how the Bibas children were killed, Durjarric said, "It is vital that a full accounting be done on how the two children were killed."
The IDF spokesperson, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said forensic evidence shows that those who murdered the two boys did so "with their bare hands." Danon referenced the brutal murder in his remarks, adding that the perpetrators mutilated the two young boys’ bodies to make it look as though they had been killed in an airstrike, something Hamas claimed in November 2023.
During a memorial for the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz, an emotional Danon said, "This is a grief that will echo throughout Jewish history. We will never forget. We will never forgive."
Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon delivers remarks at a memorial event for the Bibas family and Oded Lifshitz.
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The memorial event, which opened with a video montage of the Bibas family before and during the Oct. 7 attacks, also included remarks by Argentina's U.N. Ambassador Francisco Fabián Tropepi.
"We cannot allow these atrocities to be forgotten. We cannot allow those responsible to remain unpunished," Tropepi said. "What happened on October 7 was not just another attack in the history of this conflict, it was an act of terrorism of unprecedented brutality."
The Bibas family held both Israeli and Argentinean citizenship. Argentine President Javier Milei declared two days of mourning for the slain mother and her children.
From left, Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas and Oded Lifshitz (Hostages Family Forum via AP)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Milei in a post on X, saying the declaration "should serve as an inspiration to all leaders of the civilized world."
"We will not stop raising our voice until every hostage still in Gaza is brought home, until the terrorists of Hamas are defeated, until the world fully understands the magnitude of horror these people endured," Tropepi said.
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Remains of Shiri Bibas positively identified after eventually being handed over by Hamas | Landon Mion, Fox News | Fox News national correspondent Jeff Paul reports on the release of the bodies from Hamas’ youngest hostages on ‘Special Report.’
The body of a woman who was presumed to have been one of four dead hostages killed by Hamas and handed over to Israel this week was positively identified Saturday morning.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters confirmed the identification of Shiri Bibas, who was returned to Israel on Friday after Hamas initially instead handed over a Palestinian woman from Gaza on Thursday.
Hamas on Friday handed over a coffin carrying Bibas' remains to the Red Cross, which turned the coffin over to Israeli authorities. The coffin was then taken to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification.
"Last night, our Shiri was returned home," the family said in a statement. "Following the identification process at the Institute of Forensic Medicine, we received this morning the news we had dreaded – our Shiri was murdered in captivity and has now returned home to her sons, husband, sister, and all her family for rest."
REMAINS OF SHIRI BIBAS, MOM OF TWO KILLED, ALLEGEDLY RETURNED TO ISRAEL FOLLOWING HAMAS' BROKEN PROMISE
Shiri Bibas and her children, Shiri Bibas, Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas. (Courtesy: Hostages Families Forum)
"Despite our fears about their fate, we continued to hope that we would get to embrace them, and now we are in pain and heartbroken," it continued. "For 16 months we sought certainty, and now that it's here, it brings no comfort, though we hope it marks the beginning of closure."
The family said "Shiri was a wonderful mother to Ariel and Kfir, a loving partner to Yarden, a devoted sister and aunt, and an amazing friend."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that Hamas would "pay the full price" for allegedly handing over the body of a Palestinian woman from Gaza instead of Bibas' remains.
TERROR GROUP RESPONDS AFTER FAILING TO RETURN THE BODY OF MURDERED HOSTAGE SHIRI BIBAS
Hamas terrorists took the Bibas family on Oct. 7, 2023. (FOX & Friends/Screengrab)
The Israeli military earlier said it had positively identified the remains of Bibas' two sons — Ariel and Kfir Bibas — along with Oded Lifshitz. Four bodies were returned on Thursday, but the one expected to be holding Shiri Bibas was not holding any hostage.
Hamas said it "has no interest in withholding any bodies in its possession." The terror group said the dead hostages it handed over on Thursday had been killed by an Israeli airstrike in November 2023 and that the bodies could have been misidentified due to bombardments in the area.
After the return of Shiri Bibas, the family is calling for the return of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Six are being released on Saturday.
A poster shows Shiri Bibas, who was kidnapped to Gaza with her husband and two young sons on Oct. 7, 2023, in Jerusalem, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP)
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"In this difficult hour, we continue to demand and call for the immediate return of the remaining hostages still in captivity. There is no more important goal. There can be no rehabilitation without them," the Bibas family said.
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Shocking deep sea discovery made in area where Bible says Moses parted Red Sea | Christina Shaw, Fox News | Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
Scientists who have been exploring the Red Sea have discovered natural death traps in the region now believed to be the location where Moses parted the waters.
The brine pools were found 4,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Aqaba, where the water is estimated to be up to 10 times saltier than normal seawater and a lack of oxygen causes the pools to kill or stun all marine life that enters it, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
The study also claimed larger predators lurk near the edge of the pools to grab the helpless prey after they have succumbed to the effects.
DEEP-SEA DISCOVERY: ANCIENT CORAL MAY HAVE BEEN THE FIRST GLOW-IN-THE-DARK CREATURES, STUDY FINDS
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A research team led by Sam Purkis, a professor and chair of the Department of Marine Geosciences at the University of Miami, used remotely operated submersibles and deep-sea probes to explore the area of deep-sea trenches lying between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
The team speculates that the environment caused by these conditions also mimics the harsh conditions of early Earth and believe this is especially true for this location in the deep sea where they speculate life may have first emerged.
"Our current understanding is that life originated on Earth in the deep sea, almost certainly in anoxic—without oxygen—conditions," said Purkis.
SPOOKY DEEP-SEA FISH RARELY SEEN BY HUMANS CAUGHT ON CAMERA IN SHALLOW WATER: 'NIGHTMARE FUEL'
The parting of the Red Sea, illustration of the Old Testament, the end of the 19th century, engraving by Bequet, Delagrave edition, Paris. (DeAgostini/Getty Images)
The study even suggested that these "death pools" could possibly provide clues assisting in the search for extraterrestrial organisms.
This unique ecosystem is one of the most extreme environments on the planet, the study said, and that it was possible they resemble conditions found on distant "water worlds" beyond our solar system.
Because very few organisms survive in the brine pools, the sediment layers have remained undisturbed and have preserved an archive of past climate changes and geological events.
"Ordinarily, these animals bioturbate or churn up the seabed, disturbing the sediments that accumulate there," according to Purkis. "Not so with the brine pools. Here, any sedimentary layers that settle to the bed of the brine pool remain exquisitely intact."
Passover is the annual commemoration of Moses leading the Jewish people out of slavery in Egypt. (iStock)
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He and his team hope the pristine conditions will allow them to better study ancient ocean conditions and assist them in reconstructing climate patterns and tracking the evolution of Earth’s ecosystems over millions of years.
Oceanographers have discovered similar formations in the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of America, and the Antarctic Ocean, but none at this depth.
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Israel moves tanks into West Bank for first time since 2002 | Stephen Sorace, Fox News | Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane unpacks negotiations over phase 2 of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on ‘Fox News Live.’
Israel sent tanks into the West Bank on Sunday for the first time since 2002, telling its military to prepare for "an extended stay" as the Jewish state remains determined to stamp out terrorism in the territory’s refugee camps.
Several tanks were seen moving into Jenin as a fragile ceasefire between the terrorist organization Hamas and Israel remains in place.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to "increase the intensity of the activity to thwart terrorism" across the West Bank.
Katz said troops will remain "for the coming year" in parts of the territory and indicated that Palestinians who have fled cannot return.
HAMAS RELEASES MORE HOSTAGES IN EXCHANGE FOR MORE THAN 600 PALESTINIAN PRISONERS AS PART OF CEASEFIRE DEAL
An Israeli tank drives toward the West Bank on Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
"We will not allow the return of residents, and we will not allow terrorism to return and grow," he said.
Earlier, Katz said he instructed the military to prepare for "an extended stay" in some of the West Bank's urban areas, from which he said about 40,000 Palestinians have fled, leaving the areas "emptied of residents." That figure was confirmed by the United Nations.
An Israeli tank maneuvers during an Israeli operation in Jenin, in the West Bank, on Feb. 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta)
Netanyahu said Israeli forces will remain "as long as needed."
The Palestinian foreign ministry called the Israeli moves "a dangerous escalation of the situation in the West Bank."
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Tanks were last deployed in the territory in 2002, when Israel fought against deadly Palestinian violence.
The move on Sunday comes as the delicate ceasefire deal that was reached a month ago between Hamas and Israel remains in place.
An Israeli military vehicle is shown in Jenin, in the West Bank, on Feb. 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta)
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Hamas freed six hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of the agreement. Netanyahu has said 63 hostages remain, including the remains of a soldier captured in 2014.
The conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip led an assault in southern Israel, killing more than 1,100 people and abducting about 250 more.
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70 Christians beheaded in African country by ISIS-aligned militants, groups say; world mostly silent | Paul Tilsley, Fox News | Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
JOHANNESBURG – Seventy Christians have been beheaded with machetes or large knives, according to multiple groups that monitor terrorism and persecution, by Islamist militants in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – and yet the world remains mostly silent.
The 70 Christians were first rounded up by Islamist rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, a group affiliated with the terror group Islamic State, or ISIS, according to Open Doors U.S., which monitors Christian persecution around the world. The Christians, reportedly all from the Lubero district, were forced out of their homes allegedly early in the morning of Feb. 13, with the rebels shouting, "Get out, get out."
They were taken hostage, and moved to a small Christian church in the village of Kasanga. There, inside the building that had until then been considered a sanctuary, they were first tied up, and then all 70 were beheaded, the groups say.
Vianney Vitswamba, coordinator of a local community protection committee, is quoted by the Global Fight Against Terrorism Funding organization, (GFATF) as saying, "70 bodies were discovered in the church. They were (found) tied up."
THOUSANDS OF CHRISTIANS ‘DELIBERATELY TARGETED’ AND KILLED IN NIGERIA, NEW REPORT SAYS
Recent clashes in the same Lubero district where the massacre of Christians took place show members of the Congolese Red Cross carrying body bags containing human remains during a mass burial for victims of the clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo at Musigiko cemetery in Bukavu on Feb. 20, 2025. It is not clear from the picture whether the two events are related. The army of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on February 20, 2025, urged on local airwaves the soldiers fleeing in the eastern province of North Kivu to rejoin their units and continue the fight to counter the advance of the M23 rebels. In Lubero, a town toward which the M23 is advancing, 250 km north of the provincial capital Goma, taken on January 28, terrified residents reported to AFP Congolese soldiers in disarray shooting in the town and engaging in looting. (Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images)
Sources report that local Islamist militants wouldn’t let Christian leaders bury the dead for some five days.
Open Doors U.S. reports that 95% of people living in the DRC are Christian. Yet the Islamist ADF, analysts say, are bent on turning this community in the troubled North East of the country into an Islamic Caliphate, forcing this majority-Christian community to follow extreme Muslim practices.
"The violence takes place in a context of impunity, where almost no one is held accountable," John Samuel, Open Doors legal expert for sub-Saharan Africa, stated. "This massacre is a clear indicator of widespread human rights violations against civilians and vulnerable communities, often targeting Christians, perpetrated by ADF – a(n) Islamic State affiliate."
Tristan Azbej, Hungary's State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians posted on X, "Horrified to learn about the 70 Christian martyrs beheaded by terrorists in a church . . . . Hungary stands in solidarity with the persecuted Christians . . . the world needs to recognize and act against Christian persecution."
CHRISTIANS IN AFRICA FACE WORRYING RISE IN KILLINGS, PERSECUTION AND DISPLACEMENT
Open Doors UK declared in a recent statement that Christians in the DRC "face severe persecution and violence frequently from Islamist militants, the ADF, especially in the eastern region. Allied with the Islamic State group, the ADF abduct and kill Christians and attack churches, leading to widespread terror, insecurity and displacement."
Worldwide, and particularly in Africa, Christians face increasing persecution. In a January 2025 report, Open Doors US stated that "over 380 million Christians worldwide experienced at least a "high level" of persecution and discrimination because of their faith."
The facade of a church hit by an artillery shell following clashes is seen in Goma on Jan. 30, 2025. (Alexis Huguet/AFP via Getty Images)
Local Christians are said to be in despair. "We don’t know what to do or how to pray; we’ve had enough of massacres," an elder of the local CECA20 church told reporters. "May God’s will alone be done."
But despite the shocking nature of the killings, and the large number of those murdered, there has been little reported in the media. Posting on X, American political commentator Liz Wheeler wrote, "70 Christian men, women & children were beheaded . . . because they’re Christian. Their decapitated bodies were left in a church . . . because they’re Christian. The terrorists who murdered them have ties to ISIS. MSM, where’s your outrage? Are you silent . . . because they’re Christian?"
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Also in North-Eastern DRC, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are reported to have entered the region’s second-largest city of Bukavu on Friday, after taking over the major city of Goma on the Rwanda border.
Paul Tilsley is a veteran correspondent who has reported on African affairs for more than three decades from Johannesburg, South Africa. He can be followed on Twitter @paultilsley
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Terrifying video gives inside look at what it would be like to be eaten by a shark | Louis Casiano, Fox News | A camera shows the inside of a tiger shark's mouth. (Andrea Ramos Nascimento/Peter Strom/Aloha Divers Okinawa & Epic Diving via Storyful)
A shocking video shows what prey often see during their last moments after being swallowed by a shark in a "Jaws"-dropping encounter.
The footage was captured on Feb. 9 by diver Andrea Ramos Nascimento during a shark feeding off the coast of Freeport in the Bahamas, according to Storyful News.
AMERICAN TOURISTS FELT 'NUDGE' BEFORE SHARK ATTACK AT POPULAR BAHAMAS RESORT
A view of three divers from the inside of a tiger shark's mouth. (Andrea Ramos Nascimento/Peter Strom/Aloha Divers Okinawa & Epic Diving via Storyful)
As one of the divers with Nascimento opened a crate of fish to toss to several tiger sharks, one of them snapped at the diver holding a camera.
The shark kept biting and eventually partially swallowed the camera in its mouth. The diver tried to pull it away as the video shows the inside of the creature's mouth.
AMERICAN TOURISTS ATTACKED BY SHARK AT LUXE BAHAMAS RESORT AREA
A view of a tiger shark's mouth from the inside. (Andrea Ramos Nascimento/Peter Strom/Aloha Divers Okinawa & Epic Diving via Storyful)
At one point, the camera shows the divers outside as the shark keeps chomping. It eventually spit the camera out, most likely realizing it wasn't edible.
Tiger sharks are some of the largest sharks, with some growing up to 18 feet long, according to the Florida Museum.
A tiger shark seen up close via a camera underwater. (Andrea Ramos Nascimento/Peter Strom/Aloha Divers Okinawa & Epic Diving via Storyful)
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"Tiger sharks, bull sharks, and white sharks are commonly referred to as ‘The Big Three’ for their involvement in shark attacks," the museum website states.
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Hamas releases more hostages in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal | Landon Mion, Bradford Betz, Yonat Friling, Rachel Wolf, Fox News | Hamas paraded Israeli hostages Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wenkert in front of a cheering crowd Saturday, before releasing them after more than 500 days in captivity. (Reuters)
Hamas freed six hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 600 Palestinian prisoners as part of the fragile ceasefire agreement with Israel.
The first two men released were identified as Tal Shoham, 40, and Avera Mengistu, 39. Video footage showed the two men looking frail and scared as they were taken to a stage in front of a crowd while flanked by masked gunmen. They were handed over to the Red Cross and were on their way to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
An additional three hostages – Omer Wenkert, 23; Omer Shem Tov, 22, and Eliya Cohen, 27 – were subsequently released in the central town of Nuseirat. They were dressed in fake army uniforms, though they were not soldiers when they were kidnapped.
The three were put in Red Cross vehicles that then headed for Israel.
President Donald Trump seemed to welcome the news, writing on Truth Social, "SIXTH HOSTAGE HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED BY HAMAS!"
Hisham Al-Sayed, 36, an Israeli Bedouin who was kidnapped by Hamas in April 2015, was officially handed off to the Red Cross on Saturday after nearly 10 years in Gaza.
Israeli hostage Eliya Cohen, centre, is escorted by Hamas fighters before being handed over to the Red Cross in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
L-R: Omer Shem Tov; Omer Wenkrat; and Avera Mengistu. (Hostages and Missing Families Forum)
"A short while ago, accompanied by IDF and ISA forces, the two returning hostages crossed the border into Israeli territory, and they are currently on their way to an initial reception point in southern Israel, where they will be reunited with members of their families," the statement said after Shoham and Mengistu were freed earlier on Saturday.
"According to the information communicated by the Red Cross, three hostages were transferred to them, and they are on their way to IDF and ISA forces in the Gaza Strip," a later statement said, adding: "The IDF is prepared to receive an additional hostage who is due to be transferred to the Red Cross in the near future."
Avera Mengistu reunites with brother and sister after more than 10 years. (IDF)
Two of the hostages — Mengistu and Al-Sayed — are civilians who have been held since entering Gaza on their own more than a decade ago, long before the war sparked by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack against Israel, which prompted military retaliation from Israeli forces.
Palestinians gather as Hamas fighters escort Red Cross vehicles ahead of the handover of Israeli hostages in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Shoham's family said in a statement that his release from Hamas captivity "is an unforgettable moment, where all emotions are rapidly mixing together."
"Our Tal is with us. We thank all the people of Israel who stood with us through all the long days of pain and suffering," the statement said. "During these days, we need privacy for Tal, Adi, and the children. At this crucial moment in our lives, our only request is to seize this window of opportunity to secure a deal that will bring fathers back to their children - children need their fathers - and return all hostages home: the living for rehabilitation and the deceased for eternal rest. There is a window of opportunity; we must not miss it."
L-R: Eliya Cohen; Tal Shoham; and Hisham Al-Sayed. (Hostages and Missing Families Forum)
Mengistu's family also released a statement saying they have "endured ten years and five months of unimaginable suffering."
"During this time, there have been continuous efforts to secure his return, with prayers and pleas, some silent, that remained unanswered until today," the family said. "In these moments, we gather in anxious anticipation of the return of our beloved son, brother, and uncle Avera. We ask that these moments be respected, and that we be granted the peace and rest we so desperately need."
Former Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov reunites with his family after 505 days in captivity
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum also released a statement from Shem Tov's family in which they celebrated his return, thanking the IDF and God. His family also vowed to fight for the remaining hostages.
"Our Omeriko is home after 505 days of suffering and nightmare. Our child, our brother, who became a child of the entire state of Israel since October 7th, has returned home despite medical difficulties. We still don't know everything - the horror stories will only be revealed with time. But now, we can hug him again," the statement read.
"We will continue to fight together with all the families and the Hostages Families Forum - our lifeline from the first moment - until every hostage returns home, for rehabilitation or proper burial."
Omer Wenkert has an emotional reunion with his parents after spending 505 days in Hamas captivity. (IDF)
Wenkert also enjoyed an emotional reunion with his parents. As they hugged, his father said the Jewish prayer "Shehecheyanu," which is often recited in joyous moments.
Tal Shoham reunites with family, some of whom were also taken captive on Oct. 7. (IDF)
Shoham also reunited with his family, some of whom saw the horrors of Hamas captivity first-hand. On Oct. 7, Shoham was kidnapped along with his wife, two children, mother-in-law and two other family members all of whom were freed in November 2023.
One of the hostages released from Israel allegedly brought back a sign of life from Guy Gilboa-Dalal, who was taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023, TPS-IL, an Israeli news agency, reported. Gilboa-Dalal is not one of the hostages set to be released in the current phase of the deal.
REMAINS OF SHIRI BIBAS, MOM OF TWO KILLED, ALLEGEDLY RETURNED TO ISRAEL FOLLOWING HAMAS' BROKEN PROMISE
This comes as the delicate ceasefire deal reached a month ago remains in place despite recent revelations that hostage Shiri Bibas' body was not initially returned to Israel as promised by Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas would "pay the full price" for allegedly handing over the body of a Palestinian woman from Gaza instead of the body of the Israeli hostage. The hostage's sons — Ariel and Kfir Bibas — along with Oded Lifshitz were returned by Hamas on Thursday as expected.
TERROR GROUP RESPONDS AFTER FAILING TO RETURN THE BODY OF MURDERED HOSTAGE SHIRI BIBAS
Israelis react as Palestinian militants hand over the hostages to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip while they watch a live broadcast at the plaza known as the 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
Late Friday, Hamas said it handed over Shiri Bibas’ body to the Red Cross, which confirmed it had received human remains inside Gaza and transferred them to Israeli authorities. Bibas' family confirmed her identity early Saturday.
Hamas said it "has no interest in withholding any bodies in its possession." The terror group said the dead hostages handed over on Thursday had been killed by an Israeli airstrike in November 2023 and that the bodies could have been misidentified due to bombardments in the area.
A poster shows Shiri Bibas, who was kidnapped to Gaza with her husband and two young sons on Oct. 7, 2023, in Jerusalem, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. (AP)
The terror group also killed Ariel and Kfir Bibas "with their bare hands," according to the Israeli military, which did not offer evidence to support the claim.
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Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari alleged that forensic analysis of the Bibas boys’ bodies showed that Hamas "did not shoot the boys," but "killed them with their bare hands" and then "committed horrific acts to cover up these atrocities." Hagari said Lifshitz was killed by captors inside Gaza.
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Russian consulate in France targeted with explosive projectiles on 3rd anniversary of Ukraine invasion | Greg Norman, Fox News | Russian consulate in Marseille, France targeted with explosive projectiles on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion, reports say. (Credit: Reuters)
Two explosive projectiles reportedly detonated near the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday – the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A third soda bottle thrown over the perimeter wall of the facility reportedly failed to explode. There were no reports of injuries, and investigators are now analyzing the contents of the incendiary devices, according to Reuters.
"The blasts at the Russian consulate general in Marseille exhibit all the signs of a terrorist attack," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the state-run TASS news agency.
"We demand that the host country take immediate, thorough action to investigate the incident, as well as measures to improve the security of Russia’s foreign facilities," she added.
ON THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE INVASION, EUROPEAN LEADERS SHOW SUPPORT, EXPRESS UNEASE
French firefighters and first responders stand near the entrance of the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, following an explosion on Monday, Feb. 24. (Reuters)
The motive of the incident is unclear, but it happened on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A lone suspect fled the scene, an official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond Monday to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
UKRAINE ENTERS FOURTH YEAR OF WAR WITH RUSSIA: ‘CLOSER TO THE BEGINNING THAN WE ARE TO THE END’
French firefighters and rescue forces work near the entrance of the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday. (Reuters)
Photos taken at the scene showed firefighters and first responders gathering outside the entrance of the consulate.
Staff at the facility were kept inside while bomb disposal officers were conducting checks on the devices, Reuters reported.
Russia is describing the incident as a "terrorist attack." (Reuters)
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Multiple protests against Russia’s war in Ukraine have unfolded in Marseille since Putin’s forces invaded the country on Feb. 24, 2022.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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NATO nation Poland scrambles air defenses as Russia strikes western Ukraine | Caitlin McFall, Fox News | Former U.S. military diplomat Brent Sadler joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his take on the status of peace talks for the Ukraine war, the latest on a rare earth mineral deal with the U.S. and the next phase for the ceasefire deal in Gaza.
NATO ally Poland on Tuesday deployed "military aviation" to its skies in response to strikes Russia launched at Ukrainian towns near the war-torn nation’s western borders.
Warsaw’s Operational Command confirmed in a post on X that Polish airspace was not violated in the attacks and that the long-range Russian strikes had ceased by Tuesday afternoon, though it is not the first time a NATO nation has had to scramble warplanes to counter Russian threats in recent weeks.
While Russia has long employed a brutal campaign of aerial bombardments to hit Ukraine, including long-range strikes, the last attacks came one day after a U.S. nuclear-capable B-52 bomber reportedly flew from the U.K. to Estonia before circling back by way of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — all of which border Russia, Ukraine or both.
Polish F-16 jet fighters fly over during the military parade. Warsaw on Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025 was forced to launch its aid defenses after Russia hit western Ukraine with long-range strikes near Poland's border. (Neil Milton/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Reports suggested the bomber, which was flanked by F-35s and F-A18 fighter jets, flew over the Estonian capital city of Tallin to mark Estonia’s Independence Day, though it also coincided with the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s air force on Tuesday said on Telegram that Russia had fired some 213 drones and seven missiles into Ukraine. Six of the missiles and 133 drones were reportedly shot down.
The attack also came just days after Russia launched its largest-ever drone strike against Ukraine, firing 267 UAV’s across Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Poland said it "is constantly monitoring the situation in the territory of Ukraine and remains in constant readiness to ensure the security of Polish airspace."
Warsaw also pledged an additional $210 million in military aid to Ukraine on Tuesday, its 46th military aid package since the invasion began, bringing its support to roughly $4 billion in aid.
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz did not confirm what arms would be included in the package, though he did note it will encompass training for troops.
An American B-52 Bomber flew from the U.K. to Estonia on Monday Feb. 24, 2024, on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Depicte here are two similiar B-52 Bombers and two F-15 fighter jets that flew over New Orleans in 2020. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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"We will train the Ukrainian military," the minister said, reported the Kyiv Independent. "Out of 80-90,000 soldiers trained by the EU countries, Poland has trained about a third – 28,000 soldiers."
Western leaders and allied nations, like Japan and Turkey, on Monday descended upon Kyiv for a summit in support of Ukraine on the third anniversary of the start of the war.
According to a post on X by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday, "Over 40 leaders of states, institutions, and international organizations, both in person and online, have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and Ukrainians."
"New aid packages have been announced: weapons, air defense systems, financial and humanitarian assistance, investments in defense production, and sanctions against the aggressor," he added.
Zelenskyy’s post was accompanied by the flags of 36 other nations who were represented at the summit, and notably, the American flag was not listed, highlighting the divisions that have erupted between Kyiv and Washington since the Trump administration re-entered the White House.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) greets US envoy Keith Kellogg at his offices in Kyiv on February 20, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine (SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Though special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, retired Lt. General Keith Kellogg, was in Ukraine last week and met with Zelenskyy, it does not appear any American representative was present for the summit.
The only other NATO nations not to attend the summit were Portugal, North Macedonia and Hungary, while non-NATO nations like Austria, Ireland and Malta were present.
"Our unity with all who value freedom and life remains unshakable," Zelenskyy said. "Support for Ukraine does not stop, and together we are bringing closer the day when true peace for Ukraine will be restored. We thank everyone who stands with Ukraine and our people."
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Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls | Associated Press | A German warship blasted Darth Vader’s theme song, "The Imperial March," from "Star Wars" as it cruised the River Thames in London. (Credit: AP/Ollie Wainwright)
German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls also indicate that Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
The election came as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent.
Here’s the latest:
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat in his country’s national election after exit polls showed painful losses for his party.
Scholz told supporters that "this is a bitter election result" for his center-left Social Democrats and "this is an election defeat."
A resident casts a vote at a polling station in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 23, 2025, during the German national election. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead.
Merz said that he was aware of the dimension of the task he faces and said that "it will not be easy."
Merz said he aims to put together a governing coalition as quickly as possible.
German exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading in the election, while Alternative for Germany is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
The exit polls for ARD and ZDF public television show Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left Social Democrats on track for their worst postwar result in a national parliamentary election, and expected to be in third place.
The election was dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States.
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), casts his vote at a polling station Arnsberg-Niedereimer, Germany, on Feb. 23, 2025, during the national election. (Oliver Berg/dpa via AP)
Polls across Germany will close at 6 p.m. local time (1700 GMT).
Exit polls are expected to be released immediately afterward.
The candidates for chancellor will also likely address their members at parties across the country.
Citizens in the German capital are casting their votes in traditional polling stations like schools, kindergartens, gyms or retirement homes.
But there are also some unusual voting locations in Berlin, local broadcaster RBB reports, including car dealerships, restaurants and pubs.
About 2.43 million people are eligible to vote in the city.
Election workers in Munich are preparing to count postal votes by spreading pink envelopes on a big table.
Letters can be opened starting at 3 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) and the actual count begins at 6 p.m. (1700 GMT) when polling stations have closed.
Germany’s election authority says 52% of eligible voters had cast their ballots four hours before polling stations close.
The authority said the figure for turnout by 2 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) didn’t include people who voted by postal ballot. It compares with 36.5% at the same time in the 2021 election, but many people cast absentee ballots in that vote, which took place during COVID-19 restrictions.
Turnout is typically high in German elections. The final turnout figure in the 2021 election was 76.4%.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition was an alliance of the Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats.
The grouping is known as the "traffic light" coalition because of the combination of red, green and yellow party colors.
The colors of the parties running in Sunday’s election are black (Union bloc), red (Social Democrats), green (the Greens), yellow (Free Democrats) and blue (AfD).
The new government could be a "Kenya" coalition (Union bloc, Social Democrats, the Greens) or a "Germany" coalition (Union bloc, Social Democrats, Free Democrats).
Almost a third of the new Germans are originally from Syria. Most of them left their home countries in the last decade, fleeing war, political instability and economic hardship. In 2015-2016 alone, more than 1 million migrants came to Germany, most from Syria, but also from Afghanistan and Iraq.
Since the last national election in 2021, the number of naturalizations in Germany has risen sharply.
For the new Germans originally from Syria, the election is weighted with extra significance. Many of them fled their country because of the civil war that followed former President Bashar Assad’s crackdown on protests calling for greater democratic freedom. He was toppled in November, but whether Syria will now become a democracy remains unclear. In the meantime, they are able to vote in multi-party elections in their new home.
There is no formal referee for the process of forming a new government, and no set time limit.
Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz has said he hopes to form a new government by mid-April if he wins.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s outgoing government will remain in office on a caretaker basis until the Bundestag elects the new chancellor.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz casts his vote at a polling station in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, on Feb. 23, 2025, during the German national election. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Mainstream German parties say they won’t work with any far-right parties threatening democracy, a postwar stance often referred to as a "firewall."
That includes the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Sunday’s election.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance in Munich earlier this month said there is no place for "firewalls," drawing strong criticism from German leaders.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party first entered parliament eight years ago on the back of discontent with the arrival of large numbers of migrants in the mid-2010s, and curbing migration remains its signature theme.
But the party has proven adept at harnessing discontent with other issues, too: Germany’s move away from fossil fuels, restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and support for Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly three years ago.
Bayern Munich powerbroker Uli Hoeness says he would speak with any of the club’s players who support the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
Hoeness, Bayern’s honorary president after more than 40 years at the forefront of the club, told Kicker magazine in an interview published Sunday that he would question any AfD-supporting player "and ask him if he still has all his tools in his toolbox."
Hoeness previously spoke against AfD at a memorial service for Bayern great Franz Beckenbauer, arguing for the continuation of club projects that fight racism and discrimination.
"Bayern is a wonderful role model for migration and integration. More than half of our youth players have a migration background," Hoeness told Kicker.
Germany’s next government will be central to Europe’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump and his assertive new administration.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz said last month that a second Trump presidency will be "a challenge."
Far-right leader Alice Weidel has vowed to "make Germany great again" in an echo of Trump’s campaign slogan.
Tens of thousands of people across Germany in recent weeks have protested against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party and conservative front-runner Friedrich Merz for sending to parliament proposals for tough new migration rules that received AfD’s backing.
The demonstrators — and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel — say Merz broke "the firewall" against cooperation with anti-immigrant, far-right parties.
Merz insists his position is unchanged and that he didn’t and won’t work with the party.
Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz has cast his vote in the German election.
Merz is the leader of the center-right Union bloc, which has by far the best chance of forming a new government.
Merz voted Sunday in Arnsberg in western Germany, just minutes after his main rival, Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He is also facing environmentalist Greens candidate Robert Habeck and far-right leader Alice Weidel in the race for chancellor.
Habeck and Weidel voted early.
Sunday’s election comes as Germany and the rest of Europe grapples with the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has voted in a German election that comes after his governing coalition collapsed last year.
Scholz then lost a confidence vote, forcing President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to dissolve the parliament and schedule a new election.
Scholz voted Sunday in Potsdam, a city outside Berlin, and is facing opposition leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz, Vice Chancellor and environmentalist Greens candidate Robert Habeck and far-right leader Alice Weidel in the race for chancellor.
Friedrich Merz, the current opposition leader, is the front-runner in the country’s election campaign.
His center-right Union bloc is leading polls.
The 69-year-old became leader of the Christian Democratic Union after Chancellor Angela Merkel stepped down in 2021, though he joined the party decades before.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has cast his vote at a polling station in Berlin, according to the German news agency dpa. He is in his second term as president and hails from the center-left Social Democratic Party.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier casts his vote at a polling station in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, during the national election. (Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa via AP)
Germany is the most populous country in the 27-nation European Union and a leading member of NATO. It will be central to shaping the continent’s response to the challenges of the coming years, including the Trump administration’s confrontational foreign and trade policies.
Merz vowed to revive the stagnant economy and defend Europe’s interests in the face of a confrontational U.S. administration. Scholz, meanwhile, insisted that he still hopes for an improbable last-minute comeback.
German citizens aged 18 and up can vote. At least 59.2 million people in the nation of 84 million are eligible, about 2.3 million of them for the first time.
Polling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
Exit polls will be announced and vote-counting will begin immediately after voting ends. A final official result is expected early Monday.
Four candidates are bidding to be Germany’s next leader in Sunday’s election.
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The candidates are incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, opposition leader Friedrich Merz, Vice Chancellor and environmentalist Greens candidate Robert Habeck and co-leader of the AfD Alice Weidel.
Polls are now open across Germany in an election that could shape Europe’s response to the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent.
The election comes seven months ahead of schedule following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition in early November.
It’s only the fourth time the Bundestag has been dissolved ahead of schedule following a confidence vote under Germany’s post-World War II constitution.
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Must-have fleece jackets for the winter season | Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News | Fleece is lightweight yet insulating, ideal for layering during outdoor adventures or in brisk weather. (iStock)
With temps dropping into single digits around the country, few wardrobe staples provide the perfect combination of warmth, comfort and style as fleece jackets do. Lightweight yet insulating, these versatile pieces are ideal for layering during outdoor adventures or casual wear in brisk weather.
Designed to trap heat while remaining breathable, fleece jackets have become a favorite for winter enthusiasts and fashion-conscious individuals alike. Whether trekking through snowy trails or running errands around town, these ten options ensure you stay warm without sacrificing comfort or fashion.
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The Denali 2 from The North Face at Amazon features reinforced shoulders, chest and forearms. Its signature Polartec fleece construction provides insulation while remaining breathable for a variety of winter activities. L.L. Bean offers its version of this jacket, which is of the same quality, at a slightly lower cost.
This cardigan-style fleece is lightweight, comfortable and versatile. (Amazon)
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Budget-friendly and practical, the Columbia Mountain 2.0 is perfect for mild winter conditions. (Columbia)
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WINTER CAMPING GEAR THAT WILL HELP YOU STAY WARM WHILE YOU’RE IN THE WOODS
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The Marmot Reactor on Amazon is made of the brand’s Polartec microfleece for optimal warmth without bulk and moisture-wicking capabilities. Its flatlock seams claim to reduce chafing and the jacket’s lightweight design ensures ease of movement, making it a favorite for hiking and climbing. L.L. Bean offers a similar lightweight performance fleece jacket for $74.99.
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With a nod to vintage outdoor style, the L.L.Bean Mountain Classic fleece is made from anti-pill polyester fleece for long-lasting wear. This jacket combines timeless design with practical features like zippered pockets and elastic cuffs. There’s a version for women, too, for a matching his-and-hers look for any couple that loves to partake in outdoor adventures together.
The Outdoor Research Vigor at Amazon uses a thermo-regulating technology to help your body stay comfortable during varying activity levels. (Amazon)
The Outdoor Research Vigor at Amazon uses a thermo-regulating technology to help your body stay comfortable during varying activity levels. Stretch panels add mobility and the breathable fleece keeps you dry and comfortable during intense adventures. The North Face also offers a thermo-regulating fleece at Nordstrom at a lower price.
Carhartt’s Rugged Flex jacket is a stretch fabric with a water-repellent finish for durability. (Amazon)
Most people know Carhartt for its rugged canvas gear, but the brand also offers a durable fleece ideal for outdoor work or play. The jacket’s stretch fabric and water-repellent finish make it a durable yet comfortable choice for winter wear. If you’re an L.L. Bean fan, they also offer a version of this for around the same price.
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Brace for a 'political revolution' in Europe, UK's Nigel Farage says after Vance's speech in Munich | Caitlin McFall, Ben Evansky, Fox News | The leader of Reform UK spoke to Fox News Digital on the sidelines at the ARC conference in London, England.
Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, believes a "political revolution" will sweep through Europe as it did the U.S. with the re-election of President Donald Trump.
In answer to questions about controversial comments made by Vice President JD Vance during the Munich Security Conference last week, Farage told Fox News Digital in an interview he "loved every word of what he said" and argued Vance was "speaking ahead of his time."
"He was talking to an audience of a European political class who are on the way out," Farage said at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference in London this week. "It’s a political revolution, and it swept through America. And it's going to sweep through the rest of Europe too."
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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaks during an interview with Jordan Peterson at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference at ExCel London, at the Royal Victoria Dock in east London Feb. 18, 2025. (Ben Whitley/PA Images via Getty Images)
Vance, who argued the biggest threat facing Europe was not from Russia or China, but rather from alleged government efforts to silence freedom of speech, drew international rebuke from some who argued his comments were misleading or inaccurate. Others praised his comments, including those who attended the Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday, where he was reportedly given a standing ovation.
Farage said Vance reminds him of where he was a decade ago when he served in the European Parliament and remembered "getting up and giving speeches and being screamed at and shouted at and hated."
NIGEL FARAGE: 'OUR COUNTRY IS CHANGING FUNDAMENTALLY'
Nigel Farage speaks next to Donald Trump during a campaign rally in October 2020 in Arizona. (Reuters/Jonathan Ernst)
Farage left the European Parliament in 2020 after the UK’s decision to leave the European Union under the 2016 Brexit referendum, which he ardently supported as leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP).
He then launched the Brexit Party in 2019, before renaming it Reform UK, which he told Fox News Digital has leaped in popularity over the last seven months and is "leading consistently in the national opinion polls."
"It is quite remarkable. It's a reflection, I think, on what we call the Uni-Party," he added, arguing there are no differences between the UK’s Labor Party, which is currently in power under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the Conservative Party.
Britain Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses members at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Tuesday. (AP)
"We're upbeat, we're optimistic, we've got a good vibe, and we believe, with the right leadership, we can and will turn this country around," he said.
According to a report by Reuters, Reform UK has just five members of parliament out of 650. But members of the party came in second place in roughly 100 races during the last election in July 2024.
The report noted the party was "benefiting from a growing anti-establishment" sentiment rising across Europe by which both far-right and far-left parties are seeing increasing support.
"We're in societal decline," Farage said, pointing to statistics relating to knife crime, immigration and the economy. "Now, can it be fixed? Not under this government."
CLACTON-ON-SEA, ENGLAND - JUNE 4: Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage drinks a pint of beer before speaking to supporters as he launches his election candidacy at Clacton Pier on June 4, 2024 in Clacton-on-Sea, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images) (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
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"They're talking us into a recession. We're in for a couple of very, very tough years, but the turnaround will come at the next election," he added.
The U.K. has been dipping in and out of technical recessions since 2023 and has struggled to economically recover from the coronavirus pandemic, a fact that likely cost the Conservative Party its 14-year reign to the Labor Party in July.
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Suspect arrested after stabbing at Berlin's Holocaust memorial near US embassy | Brie Stimson, Fox News | Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett joins ‘Fox News Live’ with the latest details on the Christmas market attack in Germany.
German police arrested a suspect after a stabbing at Berlin’s Holocaust memorial left a person seriously injured on Friday evening local time.
Police haven’t yet given a motive or made any connection between the stabbing and the Holocaust memorial, known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, or the U.S. Embassy located nearby.
The stabbing also came two days before Germany’s national elections on Sunday.
2 PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN A KNIFE ATTACK IN GERMANY; SCHOLZ SAYS THERE MUST BE CONSEQUENCES
Police and first responders arrive at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin after a suspected knife attack on Friday. (Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch)
The victim, whose injuries are not life-threatening, was identified as a 30-year-old Spanish tourist, according to The Associated Press.
"Our forces have detained a suspect in the vicinity of the crime scene," Berlin police posted on X. "Investigations continue."
'RANDOM' STABBING SPREE AT FESTIVAL IN GERMANY LEAVES 3 DEAD, OTHERS INJURED: REPORT
Police officers detain a suspect at the Holocaust memorial in Berlin after another man was seriously injured on Friday. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
During a news conference, police spokesperson Florian Nath said the attack happened around 6 p.m., "probably with a knife. Maybe with something else."
The suspect was arrested around three hours later after he was seen near the memorial.
"He had blood on his hands, and this made him very suspicious," Nath said.
A police officer stands in front of the Holocaust memorial after a man was attacked at the site in Berlin on Friday. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
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In an update, police said on X that a larger area around the crime scene was being searched "for clues by additional emergency services, police dogs and the police helicopter."
Benjamin Weinthal, Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Trump admin moves to block NYC congestion toll program | Danielle Wallace, Charles Creitz, Fox News | Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
President Donald Trump's administration has moved to block the New York City congestion pricing toll program.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy penned a letter informing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday that the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) approval of the pilot program was "not authorized by law."
"New York State’s congestion pricing plan is a slap in the face to working-class Americans and small business owners," Duffy also said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. "Commuters using the highway system to enter New York City have already financed the construction and improvement of these highways through the payment of gas taxes and other taxes. But now the toll program leaves drivers without any free highway alternative, and instead, takes more money from working people to pay for a transit system and not highways. It’s backwards and unfair.""The program also hurts small businesses in New York that rely on customers from New Jersey and Connecticut," he added. "Finally, it impedes the flow of commerce into New York by increasing costs for trucks, which in turn could make goods more expensive for consumer[s]. Every American should be able to access New York City regardless of their economic means. It shouldn’t be reserved for an elite few."
MTA BOARD APPROVES DEMOCRAT GOV. HOCHUL’S MASSIVE NYC CONGESTION PRICING TOLL REBOOT
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. (Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
In his letter, Duffy explained the legal avenue the administration will take to stop the pilot program.
The Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) entered into an agreement on Nov. 21, 2024, approving the Central Business District Tolling Program (CBDTP) under the Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP). Approved by Congress in 1991, VPPP is an exception to the general rule prohibiting tolling on highways as a pilot to test congestion reduction techniques. New York is one of 15 states authorized to implement the program.
Duffy's letter notes the "cordon pricing" method of tolling that charges tolls to drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street under the program means drivers are charged no matter what roads they use and "provides no toll-free option for many drivers who want or need to travel by vehicle in this major urbanized area."
"No statue contemplates cordon pricing in a situation where tolls are inescapable," Duffy wrote.
Duffy also said the "imposition of tolls under the CBDTP pilot project appears to be driven primarily by the need to raise revenue for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) system as opposed to the need to reduce congestion."
"I share the President’s concerns about the impacts to working class Americans who now have an additional financial burden to account for in their daily lives," Duffy wrote.
Citing legal challenges to the program and concerns expressed by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Fran O’Connor, Duffy said that he reviewed the tolling authority granted under VPPP to the CBDTP pilot project for compliance under federal law and "concluded that the scope of this pilot project as approved exceeds the authority authorized by Congress under VPPP."
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaking at the state Capitol, Feb. 1, 2023. ((AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File))
"To be sure, the termination of the program may deprive the transit system of funding, but any reliance on that funding stream was not reasonable given that FHWA’s approval was not authorized by law," Duffy wrote. "The FHWA will contact NYSDOT and its project sponsors to discuss the orderly cessation of toll operations under this terminated pilot project."
HOCHUL SPURS BIPARTISAN OUTRAGE OVER MASSIVE TOLL REBOOT AS DEMS WORRY TRUMP WILL BLOCK IT
New York City councilman Bob Holden, a Democrat representing Queens, praised Trump, saying the president "kept his promise to New Yorkers by stopping the unfair congestion pricing scheme, a scam tax that was unjust from the very start."
"This is a major victory for working- and middle-class families who were forced to shoulder another financial burden just to navigate their own city," Holden said. "New Yorkers deserve real solutions to traffic and transit issues—not another cash grab disguised as policy."
A staunch critic of the program who sued over the pilot, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., thanked Trump and Duffy "for keeping their promise to examine and halt New York City's Congestion Pricing scheme."
MTA Chairman Janno Lieber praised the MTA board's approval of Gov. Hochul's modified congestion pricing plan last year. (Luiz C Ribeiro/Gardiner Anderson/Theodore Parisienne for New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
"As I've said from the beginning and reaffirmed in our lawsuit, this congestion tax was approved by the Biden Administration in violation of federal law, as the proper environmental studies required under the National Environmental Policy Act were never conducted," Malliotakis said in a statement obatined by Fox News Digital. "President Trump is a New Yorker who understands the negative impact this additional toll had on my constituents, local businesses and our city's economy."
"Today's actions are a victory for hardworking, taxpaying commuters who have been unfairly burdened by this toll and we will continue to fight against such policies that treat New Yorkers like bottomless ATMs," she added.
In response to Duffy's letter, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced that the MTA filed papers in federal court Wednesday "to ensure that the highly successful program – which has already dramatically reduced congestion, bringing reduced traffic and faster travel times, while increasing speeds for buses and emergency vehicles – will continue notwithstanding this baseless effort to snatch those benefits away from the millions of mass transit users, pedestrians and, especially, the drivers who come to the Manhattan Central Business District."
"It’s mystifying that after four years and 4,000 pages of federally-supervised environmental review – and barely three months after giving final approval to the Congestion Relief Program – USDOT would seek to totally reverse course," Lieber said.
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Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer said "the thousands of small business truckers who operate in New York City welcome USDOT’s decision to rescind tolling authority for New York ‘s congestion pricing plan."
"Truckers often have very little control over their schedules, so this congestion pricing plan is particularly problematic for owner-operators and independent drivers," Spencer told Fox News Digital. "We routinely have no other choice than to drive through metropolitan areas during periods of high congestion because of the rigidity of current federal hours of service requirements."
He said "shippers and receivers generally have little regard for a driver’s schedule, frequently requiring loading and unloading to occur at times when nearby roads are most congested," adding that "New York City’s congestion pricing plan was anti-trucker to begin with and we will continue fighting to ensure it doesn’t come back."
"Beyond New York City, we encourage the Trump Administration and Congress to fight the expansion of tolling across the country," Spencer said.
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Six-time deported gang member wanted for murder busted in Texas illegal immigration sting | Greg Wehner, Brooke Taylor, Fox News | Fox News correspondent Brooke Taylor reports on ICE raids targeting criminal illegal immigrants in Texas on 'America's Newsroom.'
A massive law enforcement operation in a subdivision in Plum Grove, Texas, resulted in the arrest of nearly 120 illegal aliens, including an alleged MS-13 member accused of murder who had been removed from the U.S. six times before getting arrested again this week.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Homeland Security and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office executed the operation that resulted in the arrest of 118 alleged illegal immigrants Monday, including 34-year-old Luis Miguel Perez-Miranda of El Salvador.
Perez-Miranda was wanted after he allegedly murdered a Houston-area man in the Colony Ridge neighborhood, sparking a manhunt by authorities in Dayton, Texas. He was ultimately caught and taken to the Liberty County Jail.
HOMELAND SECURITY, TEXAS AGENTS ARREST AROUND 90 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
"Despite attempts by some to spread false information and rumors about the brave men and women who work for ICE, they continue to come in to work every day and put their own lives at risk to make our communities safer," ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford said.
"Without their incredible sacrifice and commitment to execute their mission at the highest level, this dangerous MS-13 gang member who allegedly butchered an innocent man earlier in the day would still be at large in the community, posing a potential threat to every Houstonian he encountered."
Luis Miguel Perez-Miranda was arrested as part of an operation by ICE and other agencies Monday after allegedly murdering a Houston man. (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
ICE said Perez-Miranda illegally entered the U.S. at least seven times and was expelled from the country in August 2021. ICE noted he was removed to El Salvador in September 2009, August 2014, July 2016, March 2019 and March 2023.
His prior convictions include drug trafficking, drug possession and illegal entry into the U.S.
Early Monday morning, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that state authorities working with the Department of Homeland Security were conducting an immigration and law enforcement operation in Colony Ridge, a huge development known for attracting illegal immigrants.
TEXAS GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES CRACKDOWN ON MASSIVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY NEAR MAJOR CITY
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that an illegal immigration operation near Houston in an area called The Colony resulted in the arrest of 118 alleged illegal immigrants. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images/ICE)
"Colony Ridge is being targeted today," Abbott, a Republican, announced on X Monday.
Colony Ridge, less than an hour's drive from Texas’ biggest city, Houston, is a housing development that advertises in Spanish for quality land for low down payments. There are believed to be thousands of illegal immigrants living in the community, which also reportedly has significant cartel activity and little police presence.
Border czar Tom Homan told Fox News the operation was part of a larger criminal investigation into a network, and a lot of the people of interest were located in the Colony Ridge area.
ILLEGAL BRAZILIAN GANG MEMBER CONVICTED OF ASSAULT FLASHES SINISTER SMILE DURING ARREST IN MASSACHUSETTS
An illegal alien is arrested and escorted by law enforcement during an operation conducted in Houston. (Fox News)
Homan said some of the illegal migrants arrested had warrants and were arrested at worksites, while others were picked up during traffic stops conducted by DPS.
"It wasn’t a community being targeted," Homan said. "We have specific targets we are looking for. We know exactly what we are looking for and the crimes they had committed during this operation."
According to Homan, their priority is criminal illegal migrants and national security threats. However, he has made it clear that anyone in the country illegally is also at risk of deportation.
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ICE confirmed the charges and convictions of those arrested include criminal sexual conduct, homicide, theft, negligent manslaughter, child sexual abuse, crimes of moral turpitude, weapons offenses and drug offenses.
Fox News Digital’s Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.
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