Sports

Ex-WWE star Melina reported 'safe' after concerns over whereabouts amid Los Angeles wildfires

Jan. 12, 2025

Former WWE star known as Melina was reported "safe" on Sunday after concerns were raised over her whereabouts amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires during the week. A Matter of Pride Wrestling, which initially expressed fears over the former pro wrestling, offered an update on social media.

Weather

Newsom says California wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history

Jan. 12, 2025

California Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Saturday that the Los Angeles-area wildfires will be one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history and called for an independent investigation into the local water supply. “I think it will be in terms of just the costs associated with it, in terms of the scale and scope,” Newsom said when asked whether the disaster would be among the nation’s worst ever.

Weather

Winter storm that covered South and East Coast in snow and ice to move offshore

Jan. 12, 2025

A winter storm that covered parts of the East Coast and the South in snow and ice will continue to push offshore Saturday. A few winter alerts remained in effect for the central Appalachians, with scattered snow showers persisting in parts of northern New England, through Saturday afternoon. An additional dusting of snow of up to 2 inches was possible in those regions.

Science & Tech

A powerful potential challenger to SpaceX’s rocket dominance is poised to launch

Jan. 12, 2025

Nearly a quarter century after Jeff Bezos founded Blue Origin, the rocket company is poised for its most defining moment to date: sending a vehicle to orbit for the first time. Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket is set to make its inaugural launch attempt as soon as 1 a.m. ET Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. A live stream of the mission is slated to kick off about an hour before liftoff on the social media platform X, Blue Origin’s YouTube channel, and its website, the company said via email.

Entertainment

Royal family's $56M windfall infuriates Brits choosing 'whether to eat or heat': expert

Jan. 12, 2025

The British royal family will be seeing plenty of green in 2025. In April, the Sovereign Grant, which helps fund their activities, will rise by more than $56 million, People magazine reported. This will result in a staggering $165 million. The outlet noted that the Sovereign Grant is the amount paid to the monarchy by the U.K.’s treasury. The pay increase has already been described as "scandalous" by critics as the U.K. government struggles to find funding for other budget items.

International News

Ukraine captured two injured North Korean soldiers, Zelenskyy says

Jan. 11, 2025

Ukraine has captured two injured North Korean soldiers from the battlefield in Russia’s Kursk region and transferred them to Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday. “Two soldiers, though wounded, survived and were transported to Kyiv, where they are now communicating with the Security Service of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy wrote on X, alongside a series of photos of the prisoners.

Science & Tech

On a long-dormant pad in Florida, a rocket that could challenge SpaceX’s dominance is poised to launch

Jan. 11, 2025

On a Florida launchpad that has been dormant for almost two decades, a new, roughly 320-foot (98-meter) rocket — developed by Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin — is poised for its maiden flight. The uncrewed launch vehicle, called New Glenn, will mark Blue Origin’s first attempt to send a rocket to orbit, a feat necessary if the company hopes to chip away at SpaceX’s long-held dominance in the industry.

Science & Tech

'Space coast' congressman sets bold goal for American moon missions

Jan. 11, 2025

The Space Coast’s new congressman wants the U.S. to set bold goals for exploration beyond our Earth, believing the country’s potential will take Americans sky-high – literally. "We need to do everything we can to make sure it's safe, but it's done in a way that removes some of the superfluous red tape so that we can get out there, compete and beat China and beat any other nation," Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital in an interview.

Science & Tech

Everything you need to know about the water drops in California during wildfires

Jan. 11, 2025

Firefighters in California are battling the historic fires from the sky using a variety of effective and specialized aircraft that dump water and fire retardants over Los Angeles. The state’s fleet includes tactical planes, air tankers, and helicopters. All have specific roles and capabilities but work together as a unit to combat the fires that have been raging since Tuesday. The fires have claimed 10 lives and torched tens of thousands of acres.

Weather

Trump makes misguided accusations about California water management amid wildfires

Jan. 11, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump has used the devastating Los Angeles wildfires to revisit a policy disagreement with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pushing a series of complaints that experts say are false or misleading. Trump this week blamed Newsom for the fires, which have killed at least 10 people, forced 180,000 to evacuate and burned more than 10,000 structures.