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Deadly brain-eating amoebas, plus symptoms of magnesium deficiencyDeadly brain-eating amoebas, plus symptoms of magnesium deficiency

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Karen Read trial testimony ends with defense expert dismantling Lexus crash allegationKaren Read trial testimony ends with defense expert dismantling Lexus crash allegation

Karen Read’s defense saved her strongest witness for last, experts tell Fox News Digital, bringing in Dr. Andrew Rentschler to try to debunk the prosecution’s claims about how her boyfriend, Boston cop John O’Keefe, died. Jurors have the day off Thursday and will begin deliberations after receiving instructions from the judge and listening to closing […] ...

Trump’s nuclear strategy takes shape as former Manhattan Project site powers up for AI race against ChinaTrump’s nuclear strategy takes shape as former Manhattan Project site powers up for AI race against China

Over 80 years after scientists of the ‘Manhattan Project’ harnessed the power of the atom to end World War II, the top-secret worksite has a new mission to help dominate AI before China does.  The first phase of the United States’ latest uranium enrichment facility opened in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in May.  Uranium powers the […] ...

Democrat Congresswoman draws boos over ‘shameful’ sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury SecretaryDemocrat Congresswoman draws boos over ‘shameful’ sexism remark in committee hearing with Treasury Secretary

A House Ways and Means Committee hearing took an unexpected turn Wednesday when Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) accused Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of interrupting her because of her gender—prompting audible groans from the room. The exchange occurred during a tense five-minute questioning session, where Sanchez challenged Bessent on the impact of tariffs enacted under President […] ...

Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: ‘I would’Trump says he is open to extending trade deal deadline for other countries: ‘I would’

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was willing to extend the deadline for countries to reach a trade deal with the United States, but he doesn’t think it will be necessary. At the same time, he also indicated that in one to two weeks his administration would be sending out letters telling countries “what the […] ...

Republicans destroy Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game again, winning for 5th straight yearRepublicans destroy Democrats in Congressional Baseball Game again, winning for 5th straight year

Republicans won the Congressional Baseball Game for the fifth straight year, defeating Democrats, 13-2, at National Park in Washington on Wednesday. The Republicans all wore the same red uniforms with MAGA hats, while Democrats wore differing jerseys and hats.  Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., pitched five innings for the GOP to get the win, giving up […] ...

DHS releases video of agents arresting suspect who allegedly assaulted border patrol officerDHS releases video of agents arresting suspect who allegedly assaulted border patrol officer

Video shows the moment the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested “a violent rioter” in Los Angeles accused of punching a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shared video of the chaos on X, showing two HSI vehicles blocking a white sedan before officers got out with […] ...

Rogan claims 2 former presidents called Spotify over his controversial COVID commentaryRogan claims 2 former presidents called Spotify over his controversial COVID commentary

Podcaster Joe Rogan claimed Tuesday that two unnamed former presidents were involved in the protest against his skeptical discussions about COVID-19.  Spotify received backlash in 2022 for allowing Rogan, one of its biggest stars, to spread what progressive critics claimed was COVID misinformation. Musician Neil Young famously removed his content from Spotify in protest over […] ...

Female athletes contest new NCAA ruling, claiming violations of federal anti-discrimination lawFemale athletes contest new NCAA ruling, claiming violations of federal anti-discrimination law

Eight women’s college soccer, volleyball and track and field athletes have filed an appeal challenging the House v. NCAA antitrust settlement. U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the settlement last week, clearing the way for direct payments from universities to athletes. The eight women argue female athletes won’t receive their fair share of $2.7 billion […] ...

WATCH: Top Dem says he has ‘never heard’ his fellow party members call LA riots ‘peaceful’WATCH: Top Dem says he has ‘never heard’ his fellow party members call LA riots ‘peaceful’

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said Wednesday that he had no recollection of his fellow Democratic Party colleagues referring to the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles as “peaceful.” “What do Democrats mean when they say the riots in L.A. are peaceful?” Durbin was asked by a reporter outside the Capitol.  “I never heard them say that,” […] ...

Los Angeles DA delivers scathing warning to violent protesters causing havoc: ‘We’re coming for you’Los Angeles DA delivers scathing warning to violent protesters causing havoc: ‘We’re coming for you’

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman sent a strong warning Wednesday to those behind the recent riot violence: “We will track you down. We will arrest you. We will prosecute you. And we will punish you.” Standing with LA Sheriff Robert Luna and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, Hochman announced felony charges against several rioters […] ...

National Guard troops detain anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles under Trump’s ordersNational Guard troops detain anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles under Trump’s orders

National Guard troops in Los Angeles have already detained protesters boycotting operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), though they were quickly turned over to local law enforcement, according to officials. Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman told the Associated Press on Wednesday that about 500 National Guard Troops have been trained so far to help […] ...

Music icon Brian Wilson’s death evokes heartfelt celebrity tributes from John Stamos, daughter Carnie WilsonMusic icon Brian Wilson’s death evokes heartfelt celebrity tributes from John Stamos, daughter Carnie Wilson

John Stamos, Nancy Sinatra and John Cusack were among the celebrities paying tribute to musician Brian Wilson after his death was announced Wednesday. Wilson’s family announced the Beach Boys founder had died in an Instagram post on his account. After news of his death broke, his daughter, Carnie, of the band Wilson Phillips, shared a […] ...

‘Don’t just wave the flag:’ Military leaders, NFL execs, and veterans gather at Mount Vernon for Army’s 250th‘Don’t just wave the flag:’ Military leaders, NFL execs, and veterans gather at Mount Vernon for Army’s 250th

Some of the nation’s top military leaders, veterans, and civic voices are gathering this week at George Washington’s estate to launch a campaign urging Americans to serve their country: not just by honoring the flag, but by living out its values. The event, held June 12–13 at Mount Vernon, marks the 250th anniversary of the […] ...

Marines still not on LA streets, seen in hand-to-hand combat trainingMarines still not on LA streets, seen in hand-to-hand combat training

The 700 Marines deployed to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump have not yet hit the streets and are instead on standby and carrying out nonlethal training. Dozens of Marines were captured on aerial footage Tuesday practicing hand-to-hand combat and crowd control on Seal Beach field, just south of L.A. County.  Trump activated the Marines […] ...

Democrat accuses Trump of unleashing ‘campaign of terror’ on illegals as LA riots rageDemocrat accuses Trump of unleashing ‘campaign of terror’ on illegals as LA riots rage

As anti-ICE riots rage across Los Angeles, congressional Democrats marked the 13th anniversary of DACA with a press conference during which Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., accused President Donald Trump of unleashing a “campaign of terror” on illegal immigrants. DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a U.S. immigration policy that defers deportation for eligible […] ...

GOP lawmaker flips script on Newsom, Bass by defining anti-ICE riots with 1 wordGOP lawmaker flips script on Newsom, Bass by defining anti-ICE riots with 1 word

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep. Darrell Issa is blasting elected Democrat officials in his home state of California over their response to the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles after he called for a congressional investigation into the response time of local law enforcement.  “These are the same people that tell us, you know, Biden was fine, he was […] ...

Tiger Woods warns golfers what to expect at Oakmont Country Club for US Open: ‘There is no faking it’Tiger Woods warns golfers what to expect at Oakmont Country Club for US Open: ‘There is no faking it’

Tiger Woods won’t be in the field this week at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open, but he knows exactly what these golfers are about to face Thursday during the opening round.  Woods, who has been rehabbing an Achilles he tore in March, finished tied for second at the famous course at the […] ...

Poll: Majority of Democrats give thumbs-down to their leaders in CongressPoll: Majority of Democrats give thumbs-down to their leaders in Congress

Most Democrats disapprove of how their party’s lawmakers in Congress are handling their jobs, according to a new national poll. Fifty-three percent of Democrats questioned in a Quinnipiac University survey released Wednesday gave their party’s congressional members a thumbs-down, while 41% approved of their performance. According to the poll, conducted June 5-8, just 21% of […] ...

Female tennis players granted WTA ranking protection during fertility proceduresFemale tennis players granted WTA ranking protection during fertility procedures

The WTA will now protect the rankings of female tennis pros who take time away from competition to undergo fertility protection procedures, the tour announced Wednesday.  The player-led measure will allow female tennis players to use a special entry ranking (SER) for up to three tournaments if they choose to undergo a “fertility protection procedure such as […] ...

Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ pleads guilty after targeting victims at NYC protestsSelf-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ pleads guilty after targeting victims at NYC protests

A New York man charged with federal hate crimes after repeatedly assaulting Jewish counter-protesters at anti-Israel protests in New York City between 2024 and 2025, pleaded guilty to one count as part of an agreement during a court hearing Wednesday. Tarek Bazrouk, 20, appeared Wednesday afternoon for a status hearing in federal court, where he […] ...

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star says her Oscar award is ‘trans’ and uses ‘they/them’ pronouns‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star says her Oscar award is ‘trans’ and uses ‘they/them’ pronouns

Oscar-winner Zoe Saldaña told People Magazine Tuesday night that her Academy Award uses “they/them” pronouns. “We have it in my office and my Oscar is gender-fluid,” Saldaña said, adding that she considers the statuette to be “trans.” Earlier this year, the 46-year-old “Guardians of the Galaxy” actress won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting […] ...

David Hogg may lose DNC vice chair role after committee votes to hold new electionDavid Hogg may lose DNC vice chair role after committee votes to hold new election

David Hogg, the 25-year-old progressive firebrand, could lose his leadership position after the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted to redo its vice chair election.  After three days of submitting electronic ballots, DNC members voted to uphold the Credentials Committee’s resolution proposed by longtime Democratic Party activist Kalyn Free to host a re-election for two vice-chair […] ...