Day: June 16, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel attends anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide demonstrationsJimmy Kimmel attends anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest amid nationwide demonstrations

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel attended a “No Kings” protest with his parents over the weekend to oppose President Donald Trump‘s policies.  “A huge, inspiring and yes – peaceful – turnout in the South Bay. I met many people who love this country and still believe it to be a force for good. I am grateful […] ...

Joey Chestnut to compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after being forced to miss 2024 eventJoey Chestnut to compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after being forced to miss 2024 event

Joey Chestnut announced on Monday he will return to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest next month following his absence from the event in 2024. Chestnut, who holds the competition’s record for most hot dogs eaten with 76 in 2021, wrote on social media that he and the organizers of the contest found common ground […] ...

American tourist falls 30 feet off cliffside trail in vacation hot spotAmerican tourist falls 30 feet off cliffside trail in vacation hot spot

A tourist is lucky to be alive after plunging nearly 30 feet off a cliff and toward an erupting volcano while visiting a popular Hawaiian hot spot last week.  In an attempt to get a better view of the Kīlauea volcanic eruption, the 30-year-old man from Boston wandered from the park’s Byron Ledge Trail, but […] ...

Randi Weingarten, Lee Saunders quit DNC in latest blow to Dem Party leadershipRandi Weingarten, Lee Saunders quit DNC in latest blow to Dem Party leadership

Two top union leaders have departed the Democratic National Committee (DNC), escalating an internal conflict about the future of the party that was stirred up by former vice chair David Hogg.  Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, declined […] ...

Supreme Court hands Ed Sheeran legal win in Marvin Gaye copyright fightSupreme Court hands Ed Sheeran legal win in Marvin Gaye copyright fight

The Supreme Court has rejected a copyright lawsuit alleging that Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit song “Thinking Out Loud” copied music chords from Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic “Let’s Get It On.” The Supreme Court on Monday decided not to hear the case brought by Structured Asset Sales (SAS), which owns a portion of the rights to […] ...

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane has one functioning arm as ALS progresses‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane has one functioning arm as ALS progresses

Eric Dane is gearing up for the fight of his life.  During a sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America,” the 52-year-old “Grey’s Anatomy” alum opened up about his harrowing ALS diagnosis and navigating the heartbreaking effects – including losing function in his limbs.  “I started experiencing some weakness in my right hand, […] ...

NASCAR’s Shane van Gisbergen recalls fighting queasiness to win Mexico City raceNASCAR’s Shane van Gisbergen recalls fighting queasiness to win Mexico City race

Shane van Gisbergen picked up his first win of the NASCAR Cup Series season as the master of road-course racing drove to Victory Lane in Mexico City. It was almost a disastrous Sunday for the New Zealand native. As he outpaced Christopher Bell by 16.567 seconds, he opened up about the “queasy” feeling that plagued […] ...

Trump sons unveil mobile carrier promising to ‘disrupt’ the industry, make phones in AmericaTrump sons unveil mobile carrier promising to ‘disrupt’ the industry, make phones in America

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump on Monday unveiled “Trump Mobile,” a new carrier service and technology company that they say will make phones in America. During an event at Trump Tower in Manhattan, President Donald Trump‘s sons said the company would offer 24/7 roadside assistance, unlimited texting and unlimited calling to over 100 countries […] ...

Ex-Red Sox star calls team’s Rafael Devers trade ‘crazy’Ex-Red Sox star calls team’s Rafael Devers trade ‘crazy’

A quick glance at the Boston Red Sox’s roster from their 2018 World Series-winning team may make the average baseball fan quizzical when compared to the 2025 squad. Rafael Devers was their third baseman, Mookie Betts played right field and Xander Bogaerts was the shortstop, not to mention players like Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr. […] ...

Supreme Court will hear pro-life center’s free speech fight against New JerseySupreme Court will hear pro-life center’s free speech fight against New Jersey

The Supreme Court on Monday granted a faith-based pregnancy center’s request to review its case against the New Jersey attorney general, alleging the state violated its free speech rights. The case was brought by First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, a Christian nonprofit that provides services to women facing unplanned pregnancies. The nonprofit was subpoenaed by […] ...

Supreme Court will hear pro-life nonprofit’s free speech fight against New JerseySupreme Court will hear pro-life nonprofit’s free speech fight against New Jersey

The Supreme Court on Monday granted a faith-based pregnancy nonprofit’s request to review its case against the New Jersey attorney general in which it alleged he violated the nonprofit’s free speech rights. The case was brought by First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, a group of five Christian-based centers that provide services to women facing unplanned […] ...

Home decor retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of restructuringHome decor retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of restructuring

At Home Group has filed for bankruptcy to help the home decor retailer undergo a restructuring. The company announced Monday it started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings so that it can implement a “restructuring support agreement” that it has signed with lenders “holding more than 95% of the Company’s debt.” The restructuring support agreement will help […] ...

A close call with a Facebook scam that tried to steal credit card infoA close call with a Facebook scam that tried to steal credit card info

Have you ever received a suspicious email or pop-up that made your heart race, even for a second? You’re not alone. Online scams are getting more convincing every day, and even the most tech-savvy among us can find ourselves just one click away from trouble. Phishing is one of the most common ways scammers can […] ...

Lawmaker unveils Riley Gaines-backed bill targeting transgender military academy studentsLawmaker unveils Riley Gaines-backed bill targeting transgender military academy students

FIRST ON FOX: A key House Republican is introducing a bill to keep military academy sports teams separated based on biological sex, with the backing of activist Riley Gaines. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., said it was important for Congress to act because it holds jurisdiction over those military […] ...

Judge boots juror from Diddy’s sex trafficking, racketeering trialJudge boots juror from Diddy’s sex trafficking, racketeering trial

A juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering case was dismissed Monday morning. Discussion about dismissing juror No. 6 began last week after the prosecution pointed out inconsistencies in statements regarding his residency. “There is nothing the juror can say at this point that can put the genie back in the bottle and […] ...

Jenna Ortega urges followers to ‘be angry’ over Los Angeles immigration raidsJenna Ortega urges followers to ‘be angry’ over Los Angeles immigration raids

Actress Jenna Ortega declared that the world was “crying” on Saturday because of Los Angeles immigration raids and ongoing wars in the Middle East. “The world is crying all over,” the “Wednesday” star wrote on her Instagram story. “People in Los Angeles are being torn away from their everyday lives & love… The ones they’ve […] ...

Karen Read’s defense wants verdict slip simplified as jurors deliberate murder chargeKaren Read’s defense wants verdict slip simplified as jurors deliberate murder charge

Karen Read’s defense team has filed a motion to amend the verdict slip in her retrial on murder charges as jurors return to the courthouse in Dedham, Massachusetts, for their first full day of deliberations in the death of a Boston police officer named John O’Keefe. One of her attorneys, David Yannetti, told the court […] ...

Tourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend growsTourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend grows

As European countries continue to grapple with overtourism, some citizens are taking a stand.  Protesters gathered in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday to protest against travelers to their country by spraying them with water guns, The Associated Press (AP) reported.  Demonstrators marched with signs saying, “One more tourist, one less […] ...

Shohei Ohtani set to pitch 1st game for Dodgers against the PadresShohei Ohtani set to pitch 1st game for Dodgers against the Padres

Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound on Monday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres in what is set to be his first pitching appearance since Aug. 23, 2023. The Dodgers made the announcement of Ohtani’s return to the bump on Sunday night amid the team’s 5-4 win over […] ...

Soviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 yearsSoviet-Era spacecraft crashes back to Earth after 53 years

A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. The European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking confirmed its uncontrolled reentry, based on analysis and no-shows of the spacecraft on subsequent orbits. The European Space Agency’s space debris office also indicated that the spacecraft had reentered after […] ...

Google working to decode dolphin communication using AIGoogle working to decode dolphin communication using AI

Cracking the dolphin code. Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on Earth and have been revered for thousands of years for their intelligence, emotions and social interaction with humans. Now Google is using artificial intelligence (AI) to try and understand how they communicate with one another – with the hope that one day humans […] ...

Wolf made famous in ‘Game of Thrones’ brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claimsWolf made famous in ‘Game of Thrones’ brought back from 12,500-year extinction, US company claims

A Dallas-based company claims to have brought back wolves that last roamed the Earth more than 12,500 years ago and became widely known due to the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Colossal Biosciences says it rebirthed three dire wolves using genome-editing and cloning technologies in what it says is now the world’s first successful […] ...

‘Well-preserved’ baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos‘Well-preserved’ baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos

Warning: This article contains graphic pictures. Reader discretion is advised. Stunning pictures show a female baby mammoth, dating back over 130,000 years, recently being dissected by Russian scientists. The mammoth, which has been nicknamed “Yana,” was dissected at the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, Russia, on March 27. The baby mammoth had been preserved in […] ...

New GOP bill would cut off housing funds to sanctuary cities defying Trump DHSNew GOP bill would cut off housing funds to sanctuary cities defying Trump DHS

FIRST ON FOX: A new bill from congressional Republicans would halt housing grants to sanctuary cities like Los Angeles that do not comply with federal law and immigration authorities. “Cities that encourage illegal immigration shouldn’t be rewarded with federal housing subsidies,” said Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. “The Trump administration has made it clear that illegal […] ...

America’s power grid faces unprecedented challenge as AI and crypto drive demand skywardAmerica’s power grid faces unprecedented challenge as AI and crypto drive demand skyward

The rise of artificial intelligence and the increasing popularity of cryptocurrency will continue to push electricity consumption to record highs in 2025 and 2026. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), said power demand will rise to 4,193 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025 and 4,283 billion kWh in 2026 […] ...