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politics

Karoline Leavitt to Join MAGA Inc. After Leaving White House Press Secretary Post

Karoline Leavitt has confirmed her next role after leaving the White House press secretary position. She will be joining MAGA Inc., a Trump super PAC, according to a statement made aboard Air Force One.

Aug 23
politics50+

USPS publishes rule requiring states to list mail-in ballot voters

The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule Friday requiring states that use USPS for federal mail-in or absentee ballots to enroll those voters on

Aug 23
technology

GTA VI Release Date Pushed Back to November 19th, 2026

Rockstar Games has delayed the release of GTA VI to November 19th, 2026. This is the second delay for the game, which was initially expected to be rel

Aug 24
technology

Roblox Submits to Independent Audits Under Online Safety Act

Roblox has become the first platform to undergo independent audits as required by the Online Safety Act. This move comes after concerns were raised ab

Aug 24
technology

Europe Cancels Planned Upgrades for Ariane 6 Rocket

The planned upgrades for the Ariane 6 rocket have been cancelled. The decision's impact on the rocket's launch cost and schedule is not yet clear.

Aug 24
technology

US Distributor of Chinese Humanoid Robots Shifts to Domestic Manufacturing

RoboStore, the US distributor of China's most popular humanoid robots, is accelerating its plans to manufacture in the US. This decision comes after t

Aug 24
technology

Waymo Increases Lobbying Spending

Waymo, owned by Alphabet, has increased its spending on lobbying efforts. The company is seeking to persuade US regulators to allow fully autonomous t

Aug 24
politics

US Aircraft Carrier Deploys to Middle East, Leaving Pacific Gap

The USS George Washington is deploying to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln, leaving the western Pacific without a US aircraft carrie

Aug 23
technology

Genesis Unveils New GV90 Electric SUV

Genesis has introduced the GV90, its newest electric SUV model. The vehicle features a retractable screen and a large heads-up display, with an option

Aug 23
technology

Multistate Lawsuit Filed Against Meta

A lawsuit against Meta has been filed by multiple states, focusing on the impact of social media on young people. The lawsuit raises questions about t

Aug 23
technology

New Repairable Gadgets Released

Two new gadgets have been introduced that are designed to be repairable. These gadgets are part of a growing trend towards more sustainable electronic

Aug 23
technology

Grand Theft Auto VI Has Its Own Universe

Grand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe, separate from other games in the series. The game's universe is not directly connected to previous Gra

Aug 23
world

Tropical Storm Moke Approaches Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii, with the Big Island expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds. The storm is forecast to pass sou

Aug 23
politics

Iran Advises Neighbors Against Joining US Economic Efforts

Iran has warned its Middle East neighbors against participating in US economic efforts. The warning comes as the conflict between the US and Iran appr

Aug 23
world

Student killed in sword attack at Swedish school

A sword attack at a school in Sweden resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl. The attack occurred on Friday at the Brinell School in Fagersta, nor

Aug 23
us

Deshaun Watson Struggles in Preseason Game

Deshaun Watson had a poor outing in the Browns preseason game against Buffalo, completing just 5 of 12 passes. He was booed by fans before the game st

Aug 23
politics

Trump Administration Pauses Big Bend Border Wall Construction

The Trump administration has paused border wall construction at Big Bend National Park in Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodne

Aug 23
us

Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Mangione's lawyers are reques

Aug 23
health50+

Florida school ECG rule finds hidden heart defect in symptom-free athlete

A Florida high school athlete with no symptoms learned he had an atrial septal defect after an electrocardiogram required under the state's new Second

Aug 23
business50+

Analyst says millions of barrels of Gulf oil remain shut in beyond Hormuz focus

Petroleum geologist Art Berman told Fox News that about 8 million barrels a day of Persian Gulf production remain shut in and that restarting wells is

Aug 23
us50+

Puerto Ricans interviewed in San Juan voice opposition to 51st-state push

Several Puerto Ricans interviewed by Fox News Digital in San Juan said they oppose statehood, citing higher taxes, higher living costs, and cultural i

Aug 23
technology50+

Sen. Fetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from U.S. pause

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said artificial intelligence supremacy and energy dominance underpin U.S. national security and warned that China benefits

Aug 23
health50+

Nashville hospital potassium mix-up leaves joint-surgery patients paralyzed

Tennessee authorities are investigating after four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville received potassium instead of standard pain

Aug 23
health50+

President Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA

President Donald Trump said he will nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, as the next Food and Drug

Aug 23
politics50+

Former Kansas Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker dies at 94

Former Republican Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without a spouse who had already served in Congress

Aug 23
politics

Judge Denies Karmelo Anthony's Bid for New Trial

A judge has denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial after his former lawyers testified about a dispute. The dispute was over an unwritten dea

Aug 23
technology

Best Buy to Offer $100 Gift Cards for $60 on Saturday

Best Buy is celebrating its 60th anniversary by offering a discount on its gift cards. On Saturday, August 22nd, customers can purchase a $100 Best Bu

Aug 23
technology

LinkedIn's AI Slop Button Gets Over 1 Million Clicks

LinkedIn introduced a 'Seems like AI slop' button on July 30th, allowing users to flag potentially low-quality AI-generated content. The button has be

Aug 23
technology

HoverAir Versa Drone Halted in US After FCC Ban

The HoverAir Versa, a modular drone that can transform into a steadycam, has stopped taking US orders due to an FCC ban. The company may be forced to

Aug 23
technology

HP OmniBook Laptop Released with 16GB of RAM for $520

A new HP OmniBook laptop is available for $520, featuring 16GB of RAM. This laptop's specs and price point challenge traditional notions of laptop val

Aug 23
politics

Kushner Meets with Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza Disarmament

Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to President Trump, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss a plan for disarmament in

Aug 23