Surprise tornadoes in Kansas prompt concerns about changes at the National Weather Service

The unexpected tornadoes in Kansas followed a similar, much-scrutinized event in Michigan last month, when a tornado watch was not issued for southern Michigan and four people died. NWS offices did issue warnings when tornadoes were imminent, however. Democratic Sens. Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan sent a letter asking NWS Director Ken Graham … Read more

Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine and Cooper update on Iran war as Trump touts talks between Israel, Lebanon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officer and U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper are holding a news conference on the war with Iran early Thursday.  Hegseth said that the U.S. will maintain the “successful blockade” of the Strait of Hormuz., adding that the U.S. military can “make the transition” from this blockade … Read more

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific

WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces struck a vessel Wednesday in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men the Pentagon says were trafficking drugs. No U.S. personnel were harmed, the U.S. Southern Command said in a social media post. Several such strikes have been announced in recent days as the Trump administration continues its aggressive anti-cartel … Read more

Gatorade is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes

Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. PepsiCo, Gatorade’s parent company, said Thursday that the brand wants to broaden its reach to non-athletes who are looking for ways to hydrate, whether they’re on a long flight, going for a walk or nursing … Read more

2 men plead not guilty in alleged Islamic State-inspired bomb attempt outside New York mayor’s home

NEW YORK — Two men pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges they brought homemade bombs to an anti-Islam protest outside the New York City’s mayor’s home in a failed attempt at a terror attack inspired by the Islamic State group. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, entered the pleas during a brief appearance in … Read more

First-ever moratorium on AI data centers passes Maine legislature

The AI data center backlash Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Allyssia Finley, and Jason Riley discuss the growing progressive backlash against AI data centers. Citing environmental concerns, increased electricity prices, and potential job displacement, Bernie Sanders and AOC introduced legislation for a nationwide moratorium on new data center construction. The panel explores the economic implications and … Read more

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole. The jet power from this relatively close black hole-star system is equivalent to 10,000 suns, an international research team reported Thursday. They also tracked the jet speed: roughly 355 million mph (540 million … Read more

Poll finds sharp rise in young men calling religion ‘very important’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s young men are increasingly turning to religion and professing that it is taking a more central role in their lives, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll released Wednesday found that 42% of men under 30 years old now profess that religion is “very important” … Read more

Dems block bid to defund Cesar Chavez monument despite child sexual abuse allegations

5th woman accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct Lonna Drewes accuses former Congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, claiming he drugged and raped her. Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discusses how Swalwell’s political ‘enablers’ protected him despite alleged misconduct. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats blocked an attempt to defund and … Read more