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Mind-controlled prosthetic arms are now becoming a realityMind-controlled prosthetic arms are now becoming a reality

If you’ve ever wondered what’s next for prosthetic technology, you’re not alone. For many people living with limb loss, finding a prosthetic that feels natural and works seamlessly with their body has always been a challenge.  Now, a California startup called Atom Bodies is making headlines for its groundbreaking approach to prosthetic technology.  By combining […] ...

Republican senator teams up with Democrat to push $15 per hour minimum wage plus annual inflation increasesRepublican senator teams up with Democrat to push $15 per hour minimum wage plus annual inflation increases

Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., are pushing legislation that would hike the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and provide for annual increases to account for inflation. The proposal would implement a dramatic increase from the current $7.25 per hour federal minimum wage, which has been in place for more than […] ...

Musk says he regrets social media posts targeting Trump: ‘They went too far’Musk says he regrets social media posts targeting Trump: ‘They went too far’

Tech executive Elon Musk said Wednesday that he regrets making some of his recent social media posts attacking President Donald Trump, admitting they went “too far.” “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk wrote on X. This comes after a recent public spat between the two […] ...

Martha’s Vineyard residents fume over arrests of illegal immigrants in liberal enclaveMartha’s Vineyard residents fume over arrests of illegal immigrants in liberal enclave

Martha’s Vineyard residents are unhappy with the Trump administration deporting illegal immigrants from their liberal enclave, The Washington Post reported this week. The community has been reeling since Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers arrested dozens of illegal immigrants in a recent raid, according to the report. “It’s bullying,” one Martha’s Vineyard resident, Charlie Giordano, told […] ...

US warfighters are losing a massive force multiplier advantage as China advances in spaceUS warfighters are losing a massive force multiplier advantage as China advances in space

U.S. dominance in space has long served as a massive force multiplier for the American warfighter. Today, that dominance is increasingly powered by commercial space companies delivering advanced technologies—from daily Earth observation images to satellite-based internet and global telecom networks. These capabilities help our troops navigate, detect, and act faster than adversaries. But as global […] ...

Former World No 1 recreates Oakmont’s conditions at home as he seeks first major win in nearly a decadeFormer World No 1 recreates Oakmont’s conditions at home as he seeks first major win in nearly a decade

It’s been a while since Jason Day has been in the winner’s circle of a major. His lone major victory is approaching its 10-year anniversary (Aug. 16, to be exact) when the Australian took home the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits during a run when Day was the most dominant golfer on the planet and […] ...

Your favorite alcoholic beverage could be linked to deadly form of cancer, study findsYour favorite alcoholic beverage could be linked to deadly form of cancer, study finds

Following the surgeon general’s January advisory linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, a new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has revealed another possible risk. The research, which was recently published in the journal PLOS Medicine, classified alcohol as a carcinogen, highlighting a particular increased risk of pancreatic cancer. […] ...

SEN RUBEN GALLEGO: Nuclear is the future – so why are Republicans blocking it?SEN RUBEN GALLEGO: Nuclear is the future – so why are Republicans blocking it?

When I visited St. Johns, Arizona – population 3,417 – last month, I wasn’t just stopping in a quiet town on the edge of Apache County. I was visiting a community that could help unleash the next era of American energy. With the right investment, St. Johns could be home to one of the nation’s […] ...

Judge rules in favor of Texas woman after SWAT destroyed her house while pursuing a fugitiveJudge rules in favor of Texas woman after SWAT destroyed her house while pursuing a fugitive

Five years after police destroyed cancer survivor Vicki Baker’s house while pursuing a fugitive, a federal judge has ruled that the Texas city she used to call home must pay her for the damage. “I’ve continued fighting this long, because if this can happen to me, it can happen to anyone,” Baker told Fox News […] ...

My son’s old school board owes me an apologyMy son’s old school board owes me an apology

On May 28, my son did something I didn’t think possible just a few years ago. He graduated from high school with honors, and as a member of the school board, I handed him his diploma as he walked across the stage. If you’d told me this would happen five years ago, I would have laughed and then cried. My son, who has a learning disability, had been […] ...

ABC News insider says there was ‘no alternative’ but for network to fire Terry Moran over anti-Trump postABC News insider says there was ‘no alternative’ but for network to fire Terry Moran over anti-Trump post

ABC News was left with “no alternative” but to let longtime correspondent Terry Moran go over his now-deleted X post attacking President Donald Trump and top White House aide Stephen Miller, according to one network staffer. “It’s just sad honestly,” the ABC News staffer told Fox News Digital. “It’s sad for him, a long-time colleague, […] ...

Archaeologists uncover unexpected remains of Civil War soldiers at historic landmarkArchaeologists uncover unexpected remains of Civil War soldiers at historic landmark

Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of skeletons at Colonial Williamsburg – but the skeletons weren’t from the Revolutionary War. The remains were found while excavators searched around the grounds of a Revolutionary War-era gunpowder magazine, or storage facility, according to The Associated Press. (See the video at the top of this article.)  Near the building, […] ...

Rodney King riots officer says LA mayor acted ‘too late’ as anti-ICE violence engulfs cityRodney King riots officer says LA mayor acted ‘too late’ as anti-ICE violence engulfs city

A former Los Angeles Police Department detective who was on the force during the 1992 Rodney King riots said that Democrat Mayor Karen Bass was too late in calling for law and order to be restored as riots broke out in the city this week. President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles […] ...

Diddy’s alleged ‘sexual deviant’ behavior distracts from government’s case: expertDiddy’s alleged ‘sexual deviant’ behavior distracts from government’s case: expert

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend provided the jury more insight into the rapper’s life outside his music mogul status when she returned to the witness stand Tuesday for cross-examination in his federal trial for sex crimes. Using a pseudonym, “Jane” testified that she broached the subject of rehab for the “Last Night” rapper after allegedly witnessing […] ...

Newsom says Los Angeles rioters will be prosecuted, slams Trump for ‘traumatizing our communities’Newsom says Los Angeles rioters will be prosecuted, slams Trump for ‘traumatizing our communities’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, on Tuesday said anti-ICE protesters who engage in violence will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law while also criticizing President Donald Trump for a “brazen abuse of power” in sending troops to respond to demonstrations. Newsom said during a news address that 220 people have already […] ...

Final defense witness in Karen Read trial pumps brakes on Lexus collision theoryFinal defense witness in Karen Read trial pumps brakes on Lexus collision theory

Karen Read’s defense has called the expert believed to be its final witness as her trial in the death of Boston cop John O’Keefe, which began back in April, nears a close. Prosecutors allege that Read, after a night out drinking, rammed O’Keefe in reverse with her Lexus and left him to die outside a […] ...

Car drives through anti-ICE protesters as Chicago joins nationwide anti-ICE unrest amid Trump crackdownCar drives through anti-ICE protesters as Chicago joins nationwide anti-ICE unrest amid Trump crackdown

A car drove through a crowd of demonstrators Tuesday night as hundreds of anti-ICE protesters gathered in Downtown Chicago. The protests in Chicago come as Los Angeles has faced days of unrest. Protests in LA started on June 7, with rioters burning cars, throwing objects and fireworks at police, smashing the windows of the LAPD’s […] ...

Hurricane season is back, but for parts of Florida, it feels like it never endedHurricane season is back, but for parts of Florida, it feels like it never ended

REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. – The storms are long gone, but in Pinellas County, the path to recovery feels out of reach, especially for homeowners.  Months after back-to-back hurricanes slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents face red tape, delays, and confusion as many wonder when and if things will return to normal.  “It’s just this vacant lot… ready […] ...

U.S. Army deploys cutting-edge $13M smart rifle scopes that automatically shoot down enemy drones in combatU.S. Army deploys cutting-edge $13M smart rifle scopes that automatically shoot down enemy drones in combat

The U.S. Army is giving its soldiers a high-tech edge in the fight against drones, and it’s called SMASH. During a live-fire training exercise on June 6 in Germany, a soldier with the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment used the SMASH 2000L smart scope mounted on an M4A1 rifle to target drones in the sky.  […] ...

Fire departments turn to AI to detect wildfires fasterFire departments turn to AI to detect wildfires faster

A growing number of fire departments across the country are turning to artificial intelligence to help detect and respond to wildfires more quickly. In Aspen, Colorado, fire officials say wildfire risk has shifted from being a seasonal concern to a year-round threat. To meet that challenge, they’re using AI-powered cameras to detect smoke — sometimes […] ...

Trump administration prevails as appeals court pauses lower court decision blocking contested tariffsTrump administration prevails as appeals court pauses lower court decision blocking contested tariffs

President Trump’s tariffs will remain in effect for now after a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday to pause a lower court decision that had blocked them.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted the stay and scheduled an expedited review of the case, which centers on whether Trump exceeded his authority under […] ...

Trump dances with soldiers at Fort Bragg as crowd erupts in patriotic ‘USA’ chantsTrump dances with soldiers at Fort Bragg as crowd erupts in patriotic ‘USA’ chants

President Donald Trump thrilled soldiers at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Tuesday when he broke out his iconic dance moves. Trump gave a speech to attending soldiers commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary. After the speech, Trump began to acknowledge and thank the soldiers. Accompanying him walking out was his anthem, “Y.M.C.A.” by Village People. […] ...

Macklemore’s Seattle home burglarized with children inside; nanny fights off attackers who stole jewelsMacklemore’s Seattle home burglarized with children inside; nanny fights off attackers who stole jewels

Macklemore’s Seattle home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood was reportedly burglarized over the weekend while his three children were sleeping inside, and his nanny said she was maced in the face. The nanny told police two men entered the home through an unlocked patio door just after midnight Saturday and sprayed her with bear mace […] ...

Patriots star Stefon Diggs dodges ‘personal’ questions related to viral boat videoPatriots star Stefon Diggs dodges ‘personal’ questions related to viral boat video

Stefon Diggs, who landed a three-year contract with the New England Patriots this offseason, showed little interest in providing any more details pertaining to the social media video showing him on a yacht. Videos recently surfaced on social media showing Diggs passing what appeared to be a bag of pink crystals to women on a […] ...

Kim Kardashian shares intimate bikini photos from inside her glass-encased wardrobeKim Kardashian shares intimate bikini photos from inside her glass-encased wardrobe

Kim Kardashian sizzled in bikini tops as she gave her fans an inside glimpse inside her closet.  On Sunday, the 44-year-old reality star took to Instagram to upload a slideshow of photos in which she was seen showing off several different ensembles from her wardrobe. “Love finding closet pics in my phone,” Kardashian wrote in […] ...