Sports

Coco Gauff delivers 6-word message for those dealing with LA wildfires after Australian Open win

Jan. 13, 2025

American tennis star Coco Gauff sent a message to Los Angeles residents dealing with the devastating wildfires plaguing the area over the last week. Gauff defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday. She then wrote some words of encouragement on the camera lens near the court.

Health

Dementia risk may be twice as high as Americans live longer, study finds

Jan. 13, 2025

The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine has found. Older studies estimated that about 14% of men and 23% of women would develop dementia in their lifetimes. The new study puts that estimate higher, at around 42% for both men and women. “I think this is going to be a very important study, and I think it is going to change the way we look at dementia,” said Dr. Ted Huey, director of the memory and aging program at Butler Hospital in Rhode Island, who wasn’t involved with the research.

Entertainment

Hegseth was 'incredibly talented, battle-proven leader,' military evaluations show

Jan. 13, 2025

EXCLUSIVE – President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was described as an "incredibly talented, battle-proven leader," according to a copy of military evaluations obtained by Fox News Digital. Hegseth is set to face a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, where lawmakers are expected to grill the 44-year-old Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host on his ability to lead the Department of Defense. A leading critic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military, Hegseth has been under scrutiny in recent weeks over his qualifications. Fox News obtained copies of past performance evaluations describing Hegseth's "outstanding" leadership skills over the years of his military service, including deployments to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, Iraq and Afghanistan. Hegseth deployed with the New Jersey National Guard to Guantánamo Bay, where he was leader of a 39-man Air Assault Infantry Rifle platoon capable of deploying anywhere within the world within 36 hours.

Science & Tech

The future of trucking rolls forward in Shell's experimental big rig

Jan. 13, 2025

The Shell Starship Initiative has been on an interesting journey since its inception in 2018, with a mission to redefine energy efficiency in the commercial trucking sector. Starting with diesel engines, the first two versions of the Starship made impressive strides in fuel efficiency, but now with the introduction of the Starship 3.0, we're witnessing a remarkable shift towards sustainability. This latest iteration features the innovative Cummins X15N natural gas engine, which not only enhances performance but also significantly reduces emissions.

International News

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas 'on the brink of coming to fruition,' Biden says

Jan. 13, 2025

A ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas is “on the brink of coming to fruition,” President Joe Biden said Monday. In his final foreign policy address before he leaves office next week, Biden said his administration was “working urgently” to close the agreement.

Automotive

GM using AI to find the best locations for EV chargers

Jan. 13, 2025

General Motors is turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning to find the optimal locations to install new electric vehicle chargers to best serve drivers, the company announced in a Jan. 8 blog post. As part of the project, data scientists at GM are using predictive analytics and geospatial algorithms to evaluate EV traffic patterns in the U.S. to determine where additional EV chargers might be needed. The work is supporting GM’s collaboration with public charging infrastructure operator EVgo to build 2,850 DC public charging stalls in major metropolitan areas across the U.S., including 400 flagship destinations featuring high-power 350 kilowatt chargers.

Entertainment

Kate Middleton eats this heart-healthy 'superfood' for breakfast each day

Jan. 13, 2025

Kate Middleton's health journey has been in focus since she announced her battle with cancer. The Princess of Wales stated in September that she is cancer-free and has returned to work. The royal has historically kept up with a balanced lifestyle, including her diet, according to the Manchester Evening News.

Automotive

Automakers respond to devastating California wildfires

Jan. 13, 2025

The deadly wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles since early January have left a path of destruction, scorching tens of thousands of acres and leveling hundreds of structures across the metropolitan region, which forced thousands to evacuate. But in the wake of the disaster, aid has poured in from around the country, the Los Angeles Times reported. The aid also comes from some of the world’s leading automakers.

Entertainment

Prince William under pressure to save monarchy as Prince Harry, Prince Andrew ‘wary of his wrath’: expert

Jan. 13, 2025

As King Charles continues his battle with cancer, his heir, Prince William, is preparing to be the future monarch – and no one will get in his way. British royal expert Hilary Fordwich made the claim, saying that the Prince of Wales feels the future of "The Firm" looming over his head. "Prince William is dedicated to duty, as imbued in him by Queen Elizabeth II, who tutored him every Sunday regarding his royal duties," Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "He’s also under huge generational pressure since the increasing public popularity of the monarchy ranks highest for both him and Princess Catherine."

Entertainment

What to stream: ‘Severance’ returns, a Mac Miller album and Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx pair up

Jan. 13, 2025

Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg playing mismatched cousins in the acclaimed “A Real Pain” and Mac Miller’s second posthumous full-length album “Balloonerism” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: the sci-fi dystopian drama “Severance” premieres its second season and Aaron Schimberg’s “A Different Man” lands on Max.