A Georgia judge denied Jose Ibarra’s motion for a new trial following his conviction in the killing of nursing student Laken Riley.Superior Court Judge Patrick Haggard rejected the request, leaving in place Ibarra’s sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, aggravated assault, hindering a 911 call, tampering with evidence and peeping tom in connection with Riley’s death.The ruling means Ibarra’s convictions and life sentence remain intact.This is a breaking news report. Check back for more updates. Read the full article here

Four drone systems were stolen from a Kentucky Army engineer battalion in Kentucky late last year, the Army investigators reported in a social media post this week. The Skydio X10D drone systems were last seen in the 326th Division Engineer Battalion at Fort Campbell on Nov. 21, 2025 the Army Criminal Investigation Division, or CID, said, prompting them to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the responsible party. Investigators said the drones were stolen between Nov. 21 and 24, but they did not say when the theft was discovered.Skydio X10D are small unmanned aerial drone systems that can be used by the military for battlefield intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The systems can also use artificial intelligence to avoid obstacles in flight. Fort Campbell released the images of two suspects in the drone heist. (Fort Campbell)Army investigators released photos of two suspects wearing head coverings, dark sweatshirts and long pants and closed-toe shoes. They also included photos of two vehicles potentially involved in the theft: a light colored four-door sedan and a dark colored four-door truck. Investigators have asked anyone with information about the theft to contact the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division or submit…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! → Nearly 250,000 reviews reveal which big-name pizza brands are taking the most heat over sky-high slice prices. → RFK Jr. calls out popular coffee chains as experts reveal what’s really swirling in frozen favorites.→ California growers are ripping out vines as younger Americans rethink their relationship with wine. The hot plate → An etiquette expert spills the beans on five coffee shop habits that quietly drive baristas — and customers — crazy. → Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say tipping culture is “out of control” — and many want service fees banned.Chew on this→ A new study suggests compounds in a common kitchen fruit may help slow an aggressive form of cancer. → Forget protein and fiber — experts say omega-3 fatty acids may be the nutrient Americans are missing most.→ A Mediterranean chef says one pantry staple could boost heart health and help curb cravings. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOOD AND DRINK NEWSQuote of the week”They should get their entrepreneur badge.” A Girl Scouts troop drew crowds — and controversy — after selling cookies outside an unlikely location. Read the full article here

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Hegseth Warns “Most Intense Day” Of Operation Epic Fury Imminent As IEA Plans “Largest-Ever” SPR Dump The most significant development in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday was the start of IRGC naval mining operations, which were met with massive U.S. firepower that destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels. As we continue monitoring the maritime chokepoint this morning after IRGC attacks on three commercial vessels, attention is now shifting to the IRGC’s drone production capacity, which appears to have been degraded. Bloomberg reports that 2,100 Shaheds have been fired so far in the 12-day conflict. U.S. forces struck IRGC production facilities, disrupting large-scale manufacturing. The report is based on comments from a senior European official. “Since the Houthis have produced UAVs under bombardment, one would think the Iranians can, albeit not at the same rates, since facilities have to be dispersed and makeshift workshops used,” Sid Kaushal, a senior research fellow at the UK-based Royal United Services Institute, told the outlet. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier that Saudi Arabia’s kill-cost ratio, neutralizing $20,000 IRGC drones with $2 million-plus missiles, has spurred talks with a Ukrainian counter-drone company for cheap…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! China’s top legislature on Thursday passed an “Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law,” formalizing Beijing’s long-running push to strengthen national identity and ethnic integration.The legislation was approved at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress during its annual parliamentary gathering in Beijing.State-affiliated media Xinhua previously reported that the law would seek to codify “fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation” into state policy. It would also bolster high-quality development in areas with large ethnic minority populations and promote what officials describe as common prosperity among China’s 56 ethnic groups.CHINESE UNDERGROUND CHURCH PASTOR, FATHER OF US CITIZENS, DETAINED BY AUTHORITIES, FAMILY SAYS Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, said the measure was aimed at advancing the governance of ethnic affairs under the rule of law.”The people of each ethnic group, all organizations and groups of the country, armed forces, every Party and social organization, every company, must forge a common consciousness of the Chinese nation according to law and the constitution, and take the responsibility of building this consciousness,” the proposed law reads, according to a translation from The Associated Press.Academics and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tax scams rarely stay the same for long. Each filing season brings new tactics designed to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information or claiming refunds they are not entitled to receive. In recent years, fraud tied to unemployment systems, stimulus payments and identity theft caught many taxpayers by surprise. Some people did not discover the problem until their legitimate tax return was rejected or unexpected tax forms arrived in the mail.Two years later, promoters marketed confusing credits such as the Employee Retention Credit to businesses that did not qualify, collecting fees to file improper claims. By 2025, misleading guidance spread widely on social media, encouraging taxpayers to misuse forms like 4136 or modify wage information through consumer tax software.Each of these scams relies on confusion around tax rules and filing systems. Understanding how they work can help you spot red flags before submitting your return this year.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide – free when you join my CYBERGUY.COM newsletter.IRS WARNS TAXPAYERS OF NEW MAILING REFUND…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! James Talarico may be causing Texas residents to experience a bit of déjà vu. Once again, a rising star Democrat has become a media idol. And once again, familiar headlines about the red state possibly going Democratic are surfacing.Talarico, a 36-year-old state representative, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in last week’s Democratic Senate primary and will try to become the first Democrat since 1988 to win a Senate election in Texas. Talarico has emerged as the latest Democrat to be framed by the media as having a shot to “turn Texas blue” or spark a “blue breakthrough,” as some have even suggested he could make Texas a true battleground.But Texas Democrats have dreamed big before and seen it all fall flat, on both the presidential and state election levels.Wendy Davis, who became a feminist hero for her filibuster in favor of abortion rights, used her fame to catapult her to the Democratic nomination for the 2014 Texas gubernatorial race. The mainstream media was quickly enamored, as ABC News called her an “overnight national Democratic celebrity,” TIME wrote that “her sudden stardom raises hopes that she could be the one to break Republican’s 14-year choke…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When an Iranian American husband and wife see protests against the war with Iran in the United States, they shudder, recalling living and being raised under a regime that “controlled” their young lives.Since its start, Operation Epic Fury has drawn scrutiny from the American public, inspiring anti-war protests across the country. Behzad Hemmati and Rahil Nazarian both had the opportunity to come to America from Iran as young adults. Decades later, Hemmati, 50, and Nazarian, 42, told Fox News Digital that they are watching the situation unfold from their new home in Southern California, and to them, this conflict isn’t a war, it’s a “rescue mission.”Born under the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Hemmati recalls he was too young to experience the “good things” before the Islamic Revolution in 1979 overthrew Pahlavi’s reign.FORMER NFL PLAYERS OF IRANIAN DESCENT SPEAK UP FOR FREEDOM FROM ISLAMIC REGIME “I came here [just because of] my natural personality, I couldn’t bear with the things that [were] happening [in Iran],” Hemmati said.He recalled his life as a teenager and said, “You want to be yourself, to be free,” but shared that what Western culture considers a “normal” teenage life, wasn’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA hockey player Matthew Tkachuk said it is hard to compare the achievements of winning the Winter Olympics versus the Stanley Cup on “Hang Out with Sean Hannity.”Tkachuk, who won the National Hockey League ultimate prize in back-to-back seasons with the Florida Panthers, shared that the Stanley Cup is physically demanding and earning the title is an extraordinary accomplishment.”Winning a Stanley Cup physically on your body is so tough, he said. “It’s the hardest trophy to win in sports.””When it’s done, and you’re lifting the cup and your body’s just mangled, like you realize how hard it is to win it. And there’s something special about having your engraved on that for history,” he added.TEAM USA HOCKEY HERO JACK HUGHES ‘EXCLUSIVELY’ DATING CANADIAN POP STAR: REPORT But the outpouring of support he received for representing the “greatest country in the world” at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina was equally meaningful.”But with that being said… we had people tuning in that have never watched hockey, that were just fans of USA,” Tkachuk added.”I had somebody that came up to me the other day that said that the only reason they…

Smith & Wesson has just added the Equalizer to its Carry Comp series.Integrated compensators on pistols are so hot right now, and for good reason. They make it much easier to make good hits, especially when shooting small, micro-compact pistols like the Smith & Wesson Equalizer. That’s why it’s great news that the company has just made a Performance Center Carry Comp version of it.The Equalizer is Smith & Wesson’s most user-friendly, easy-to-use 9mm carry pistol, and now it’s even easier to shoot well thanks to its Performance Center and Carry Comp upgrades. As a Carry Comp pistol, the new Equalizer features a PowerPort at the 12 o’clock position on its muzzle. This forces gas up and the pistol down during firing to help keep the muzzle flat for quick, accurate follow-up shots. That should be further aided by the upgraded Performance Center single-action flat-face trigger.Other features of the Equalizer Carry Comp include its optics-ready slide, Ameriglo Trooper front night sight, blacked-out U-notch rear sight, enhanced aggressive serrations, manual ambi thumb safety and an accessory rail. It also features the same EZ Technology as the standard model to so it can have a very easy-to-rack slide.The Equalizer Carry Comp ships…