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MoreNEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.Flyers forward Travis Konecny found himself at the center of the scrum — and the controversy — after he appeared to cross-check Sidney Crosby after the game ended, marking the second incident involving Konecny this series to draw criticism. A massive fight broke out with Crosby and Konecny at the bottom of the pileup. Eventually, the players were separated, but fans on social media called out Konecny for his “dirty” plays in the first-round series.”No way Konecny would deliver one of the cheapest cross checks on Crosby to end the game,” one person wrote on X. “Examples are too numerous [to] count. But another example of the garage league @NHL @NHLPlayerSafety not protecting its stars and players,” another person added. “Nobody has ever bought a ticket or tuned in to watch Travis Konecny. A fine or supplemental discipline should occur. But won’t.”OILERS FAN THROWS ROTISSERIE CHICKEN ON ICE IN LOSS…
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was the United States’ first centralized intelligence agency, established during World War II to coordinate espionage, sabotage and psychological warfare against Axis powers. It laid the foundation for modern intelligence operations and was the direct precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The OSS created this false identification document for Joe Savoldi, who posed as Giuseppe De Leo while infiltrating the black market in Naples. Image: Baminvestor/CC BY-SA 4.0 The OSS was instrumental in shaping the future of American intelligence, employing a diverse range of operatives, including military personnel, academics, journalists, and even Hollywood celebrities. Origins and Formation Before the OSS, intelligence gathering in the U.S. was fragmented, with various departments. including the State Department, Treasury, Navy and War Department, conducting intelligence operations independently. Recognizing the need for a unified intelligence service, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Coordinator of Information (COI) in July 1941, appointing Colonel William J. Donovan, a decorated war hero, to lead the effort. The Office of Strategic Services insignia. Image: Office of Strategic Services/Public domain Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, Roosevelt sought to strengthen U.S. intelligence capabilities. On June 13, 1942, he issued an executive order…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that the United States has been humiliated by Iran in negotiations. The U.S. lacks skills in diplomacy and has “no convincing strategy” in talks with Tehran. “The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected, and the Americans clearly have no truly convincing strategy in the negotiations either,” Merz said during a visit to a school in Marsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Iran Offers To Open The Strait Of Hormuz, Then Hold Nuclear Talks “The problem with conflicts like this is always that you don’t just have to get in – you also have to get out again. We saw that very painfully in Afghanistan for 20 years. We saw it in Iraq,” the chancellor said, according to Deutsche Welle. “At the moment, I do not see what strategic exit the Americans will choose, especially since the Iranians are negotiating very skillfully – or very skillfully not negotiating,” he added. Merz argued that “an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership, particularly by the so-called Revolutionary Guards.” The New York Times and Reuters, citing US officials, reported on Monday that President Donald Trump was not satisfied with Iran’s most recent proposal to reopen the strait and end the conflict. On…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jonah Hill left Hollywood behind and isn’t looking back.The “Outcome” actor admitted he booked it out of Los Angeles and moved to a “very small town in San Diego” to raise his family.During a recent live taping of the “SmartLess” podcast, Hill, 42, revealed the move to “America’s Finest City” happened roughly three years ago when he had his first child.FORMER DISNEY STAR MAITLAND WARD SAYS YOUNG ACTORS WERE TREATED LIKE A ‘PRODUCT’ IN HOLLYWOOD FACTORY “So real quick, before we go any further, my wife is here. My best friend. Shout-out to my beautiful wife, Liv. Where is she? Oh, what’s up, baby?” Hill said while appearing on stage with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.”So I live in a very small town in San Diego, and it’s amazing, and my neighbors are incredible people. And when we had our first kid, we moved out there three years ago.” JONAH HILL WON’T PROMOTE HIS FILMS ANYMORE TO PREVENT PANIC ATTACKS, WORK ON HIS MENTAL HEALTHHe added, “I wanted to leave L.A. and raise a family outside of Los Angeles.” The “Superbad” star and his wife recently welcomed their second baby,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Iran war could hit consumers where they least expect it: condom prices.Karex, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, told Reuters it may soon hike prices by as much as 30% as the Middle East conflict strains global energy and supply chains.The warning underscores how the war is driving up costs, delaying shipments and squeezing supply. And the impact on condom prices highlights how even niche consumer goods are caught up in broader global disruptions.WHY THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ MATTERS AS TRUMP ISSUES FRESH ULTIMATUM TO IRAN It all traces back to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies, where shipping has slowed sharply. The shipping lane is surrounded by Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates and is widely disputed amid the conflict as ships — especially those carrying oil and other fuel — are prevented from traversing through the contentious waterway.The bottleneck is also driving up the cost of petroleum-based products like plastics and rubber, which are found in everything from medical supplies to household items to clothing and beauty products.That’s creating a one-two punch — higher costs and shipping delays that are shrinking supply and raising prices.Amid…
The Space Force general overseeing the White House’s ambitious $185 billion national missile shield initiative redoubled on promises to deliver an operational capability by mid-2028, even if it means changing plans and incorporating different technologies to do so.Gen. Michael Guetlein, the appointed czar for the United States’ “Golden Dome” initiative, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee Monday, telling lawmakers that plans to build the shield were proceeding apace, despite concerns in Congress about its funding and a dearth of regular updates.In January, Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., the co-chair of the House Golden Dome Caucus, told Military Times that he had found the wait for delivery of an actionable framework from the White House “frustrating” and worried missing the 2028 deadline would endanger the entire effort.Guetlein said he had met with representatives from more than 400 potential contractors over the past six to eight months and believed the project was poised to deliver on time.“We have built the foundation of Golden Dome upon a scalable, modular architecture, using affordable elements and taking advantage of competition innovation from industry to deliver those elements,” he said. “And we have scaled it so that it is multi-layered and integrated. If any component of…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the…
The Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was the United States’ first centralized intelligence agency, established during World War II to coordinate espionage, sabotage and psychological warfare against Axis powers. It laid the foundation for modern intelligence operations and was the direct precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The OSS…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that the United States has been humiliated by Iran in negotiations. The U.S. lacks skills in diplomacy and has “no convincing strategy” in talks with Tehran. “The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected, and the Americans clearly have no truly convincing strategy in…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jonah Hill left Hollywood behind and isn’t looking back.The “Outcome” actor admitted he booked it out of Los Angeles and moved to a “very small town in San Diego” to raise his family.During a recent live taping of the “SmartLess” podcast, Hill,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Iran war could hit consumers where they least expect it: condom prices.Karex, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, told Reuters it may soon hike prices by as much as 30% as the Middle East conflict strains global energy and supply chains.The warning…
The Space Force general overseeing the White House’s ambitious $185 billion national missile shield initiative redoubled on promises to deliver an operational capability by mid-2028, even if it means changing plans and incorporating different technologies to do so.Gen. Michael Guetlein, the appointed czar for the United States’ “Golden Dome” initiative,…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. A Man-Made Catastrophe What I am about to tell you is not a prediction; it is a warning based on hard evidence. By the end of 2027, if the Strait of Hormuz accrues many more months of wartime closure,…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal authorities raided more than 20 locations, including childcare facilities, in Minneapolis on Tuesday as part of a sweeping fraud investigation into largely Somali-owned businesses, the Department of Justice confirmed to Fox News.”Today the FBI with federal, state and local law enforcement…
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MorePresident Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion government funding bill Tuesday that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.The president moved quickly to sign the bill after the House approved it with a 217-214 vote.“This bill is a great victory for the American people,” Trump said.The vote Tuesday wrapped up congressional work on 11 annual appropriations bills that fund government agencies and programs through Sept. 30. Trump has said he will sign the bill when it reaches his desk, ending the partial government shutdown that began Saturday.Passage of the legislation marked the end point for one funding fight, but the start of another. That’s because the package only funds the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, through Feb. 13, at the behest of Democrats who are demanding more restrictions on immigration enforcement after the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis.Leaders are digging in for a fightDifficult negotiations are ahead, particularly for the agency that enforces the nation’s immigration laws — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries quickly warned Democrats…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health officials are warning the public of potential measles exposure after an international traveler visited several high-traffic locations in Southern California, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Disneyland Resort.The traveler arrived Jan. 26 on Viva Aerobus Flight 518 at Tom Bradley International Terminal B, Gate 201A, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH).The department stated that individuals who were in Terminal B between 10:45 p.m. Jan. 26 and 1 a.m. Jan. 27 may have been exposed.MEASLES OUTBREAK REACHES A MAJOR SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE CAMPUSFollowing the arrival, the individual traveled to Orange County. The Orange County Health Care Agency shared the following exposure windows for Jan. 28.Goofy’s Kitchen (Disneyland Hotel) between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure from 12:30 p.m. until park closure A subsequent exposure was identified on Jan. 30 at a Dunkin’ Donuts in Woodland Hills, according to the LADPH.”People who were at these locations during these times may be at risk of developing measles from seven to 21 days after exposure,” the Orange County Health Care Agency said in a statement.CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESHealth officials…
A former Parris Island Marine drill instructor that was sentenced to prison in 2017 for hazing recruits and released early on good behavior has recently been arrested and charged with a separate crime in South Carolina.During his time as a former gunnery sergeant at Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina, Joseph Anthony Felix was accused and subsequently found guilty of abusing recruits, leading to the death of one in 2017.On Jan. 25, Felix was arrested by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office under the charge of cruelty to children, according to a redacted copy of the incident report shared with Military Times by the office.According to the incident report, the officer that responded to the scene found the victim to have severe abrasions on his neck area, like “something had scraped it with extensive force.”Felix was booked into the Beaufort County Detention center but was released on bond the next day, Lt. Daniel Allen, a spokesperson for the office, said in a statement to Military Times.The court date is currently scheduled for March 12 in Beaufort Magistrate Court, but that can change, according to Allen. Felix served in the Marine Corps for 15 years and is an Afghanistan…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that “In just a few days, the world will move to a more dangerous state, compared to what we had so far.” Peskov is referring to a key nuclear reduction treaty between Russia and the United States that expires on February 5th. Peskov added that if the U.S. rejects the extension, “it would be very bad for the safety of the world, for strategic security,” he added. The New START treaty, which limits the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals, will expire on Thursday. Peskov reiterated Russia’s offer to extend the deal for another year during a press briefing on Tuesday. Russia has already suspended verification mechanisms under the treaty after the Ukraine conflict escalated, saying that Ukrainian strikes had targeted elements of Russian nuclear deterrence. Russian President Vladimir Putin called it “absurd” for NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) to demand resumed inspections, given that Russia “knows that the West is directly involved in attempts by the Kiev regime to strike the bases of our strategic aircraft.” In a speech on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he is suspending Russia’s participation in the New START nuclear treaty with the United States. He also warned…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt hit back at celebrity attacks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they flared during Sunday’s Grammy Awards, arguing Hollywood stars are unfairly vilifying federal agents while insulated from the consequences of illegal immigration.”I think it’s very ironic and frankly sad to see celebrities who live in gated communities with private security, with millions of dollars to spend protecting themselves, trying to just demonize, again, law enforcement, public servants who work for the United States government to enforce our nation’s laws,” Leavitt said Tuesday in an outdoor gaggle with the media. Some of the music industry’s biggest stars used the Grammys to spotlight their criticisms of and animosity towards the Trump administration and ICE Sunday evening, including singers such as Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kehlani, Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Brandi Carlile wearing “ICE out” pins. “No one is illegal on stolen land,” pop singer Billie Eilish, for example, said while accepting a Grammy “I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter, and the people matter.”JIMMY KIMMEL ATTENDS LOS ANGELES…
The U.S. Army is looking to have autonomous airborne drones and ground robots clean up chemical and biological weapons. The Autonomous Decontamination System, or ADS, would scrub vehicles, critical infrastructure and key terrain. Equally important, it would allow troops in the field to protect themselves and thus ease the strain on Army chemical warfare units that might not be available when needed. “The goal of the ADS is to allow squad-sized elements to provide a platoon-sized decontamination capability for critical mission equipment,” according to an Army Request for Information, which is due Feb. 20. “Contamination mitigation operations are extremely resource-intensive in terms of time, logistics, and personnel,” the document continues. “The ADS will reduce manpower and optimize resources required for decontamination operations while mitigating the risk of exposure of warfighters to chemical and biological warfare agents through robotic means.” The Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Protection, or JPM CBRN Protection, is aiming for mobile systems — including both tethered and untethered robots — that can be transported by light or medium tactical vehicles. Decontamination bots must perform four functions. These include pre-washing contaminated vehicles or equipment with water, and mapping contamination footprints. In addition, they must…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a $100 million federal investment Monday aimed at reducing homelessness, combating opioid addiction and improving public safety through treatment-focused recovery programs.The funding is part of President Donald Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative — which coordinates federal action on addiction, serious mental illness and street homelessness — and follows an executive order signed last week targeting crime and disorder on U.S. streets.The money will fund the new STREETS Initiative — Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-based Treatment and Supports — aimed at connecting people struggling with addiction and homelessness to treatment, housing and long-term recovery. The program will provide targeted outreach, psychiatric care, medical stabilization and crisis intervention.MARK PENN: TRUMP IS TRYING TO SAVE 100,000 AMERICAN LIVES WHILE DEMOCRATS LET CITIES SPIRAL OUT OF CONTROL Kennedy said the initiative represents a shift away from previous federal approaches that failed to stem rising addiction, homelessness and crime.”Addiction begins in isolation and ends in reconnection,” Kennedy said in a statement. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, we are bringing Americans suffering from addiction out of the shadows and back into community.”In addition to the…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has stepped in with significant financial support for a super PAC aiding the Senate campaign of his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, as she seeks to gain traction in next month’s Democratic primary for an open seat.Pritzker donated $5 million in December to Illinois Future PAC, according to a campaign finance report posted on the Federal Election Commission website.NBC News reported that contributions from Pritzker and his family members – including more than $1 million contributed by cousin Jennifer Pritzker – made up nearly the entirety of the super PAC’s $6.3 million raised last year. The primary elections for the crowded Senate race are scheduled for March 17.THE DEMOCRAT JAMES CARVILLE THINKS IS WORTH WATCHING IN 2028 WILL SURPRISE YOU Stratton and Democratic Illinois Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly participated in a debate hosted by WBEZ, the Chicago Sun-Times, the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics and International House in late January.The trio discussed a range of topics including whether they would support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer if elected.Krishnamoorthi said he was undecided and would “hear his pitch.” “I haven’t decided,” he told the moderators at the debate.PRITZKER…
A PLETHORA OF OPTIONS, FROM SHOTGUNS TO HANDGUNS. Narrowing down the best gun for home defense can feel overwhelming. Between the advice at the gun store, the people online, and your friend’s brother’s buddy who used to be a cop, it can feel like too much information. To avoid adding to that noise, we’ll keep this short and simple. Covering the pros and cons of the major platforms while giving some recommendations for specific models to take a look at. EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON YOUR SITUATION There is no one-size-fits-all answer to defending your home. Differences in budget, local laws, personal ability, personal preferences, and what type of home you have are simply too diverse to recommend just one weapon for everyone. Ultimately, you’ll have to decide what is best for you. Hopefully, this will give you a great place to start. Research your local laws and be aware of any magazine or feature restrictions you might be under. While only you can choose what laws you obey, it is strongly recommend that you follow all relevant local firearm laws when choosing your home defense firearm. Don’t forget to take a look at any local safe storage laws. Also, read up…
