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• Palo Alto Networks announces multibillion-dollar deal with Google Cloud - The agreement is an expansion of the companies' existing strategic partnership.
• NFL journeyman cracks hilarious joke about why he didn't return to league like Philip Rivers - Former QB Ryan Fitzpatrick quipped that he’s staying retired to keep his Hall of Fame timeline intact — unlike Philip Rivers, who came back to play.
• He Said He Was Not Close With Epstein. His Emails Suggest Otherwise. - Andrew Farkas, a New York City real estate mogul, had assured investors that his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein was for business only.
• At Putin’s annual news conference, a Russian journalist pops the question — to his girlfriend - The young journalist in a red bow tie stood during President Vladimir Putin's annual news conference Friday and displayed a sign saying he wanted to get married. Putin complimented Kirill Bazhanov of Yekaterinburg’s Channel 4 on his snazzy
• Justice Department won't meet Friday deadline to release all Epstein files - The Justice Department will miss a legal deadline Friday to release all files from its investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, a top official said.
• Trump administration appeals ruling restoring $2.7B in federal funding to Harvard - The appeal revives a bitter, months-long dispute between the Trump administration's and the nation's oldest univeristy.
• This 20-year-old lotto winner refused $1M in cash and chose $1,000/week for life. Now she's getting slammed for it - It’s not always about the math.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's pregnant daughter rips 'unconstitutional' TSA after 'invasive pat-down' - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter Evita Duffy-Alfonso blasted the TSA, calling it "unconstitutional," and advocating for eliminating it.
• Franklin Graham Says ‘God Also Hates’ and ‘Is a God of War’ at Pentagon’s ‘Christmas Worship Service’ - Franklin Graham told participants at the Pentagon 's "Christmas Worship Service" that the "God of love" they're familiar with "also hates."
• ICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City - The immigration agency had barred elected officials from the holding facilities. A federal judge this week said they must be given access.
• Federal judge weighs Trump's claim he is immune from civil litigation over Capitol attack - Attorneys for President Donald Trump urged a federal judge on Friday to rule that Trump is entitled to presidential immunity from civil claims that he instigated a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying the result
• Conservative groups declare 2025 a tipping point on ‘climate hysteria’ as Trump unleashes energy agenda - Conservative energy groups declare 2025 as pivotal as climate activism faces major challenges under President Donald Trump's energy policies and shifting priorities.
• Graham leads bipartisan demand for tech reform vote to 'bring social media companies to heel' - Bipartisan senators call for February vote on Section 230 legislation that would strip tech companies' federal immunity for serious online crimes and harms.
• Western NC could see high winds Dec. 19. Weekend, Christmas outlook - As we head into the weekend before Christmas, the National Weather Service has issued advisories to the Western NC region.
• Officials issue sobering warning about major economic threat: 'We're already seeing the impact' - There is a "growing need for investment in adaptation measures."
• Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name - New signage is being installed at Washington, DC’s performing arts center on Friday to include President Donald Trump’s name.
• Justice Dept. Won’t Meet Friday Deadline to Release All Epstein Files - Several members of Congress criticized the department’s No. 2, Todd Blanche, after he said more documents would be coming weeks late.
• This Report Should Be Setting Off Alarm Bells in the Pentagon - The people running the U.S. military should be sweating right now.
• Vanderbilt coach addresses Diego Pavia's Heisman controversy: 'Sent the wrong message' - Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea defended quarterback Diego Pavia after his Heisman controversy, admitting his social media posts "sent the wrong message."
• Iran killing spree continues as regime sets new record for 2025 executions, dissident group says - Human rights crisis deepens as Iran's execution spree reportedly reaches unprecedented levels with over 2,000 prisoners killed so far this year by the Tehran regime.
• Jeffrey Epstein: DOJ expects to release some—but not all—files Friday despite legal deadline - President Donald Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November.
• Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts Want to Get Under Your Skin - The couple are gearing up for the Broadway opening of “Bug,” about a descent into paranoia and psychosis in a squalid motel room.
• 'American Kitchen' chef shares secret to homemade lasagna that has nothing to do with measurements - Discover the secret to perfect homemade lasagna as chef Shereen Pavlides teaches David Burke to "cook with your heart" on Fox Nation's "American Kitchen."
• Jelly Roll granted pardon by Tennessee governor in Christmas season clemency decision - Country musician Jelly Roll's redemption story reaches a new milestone as Tennessee governor Bill Lee grants pardon for past felony convictions, clearing his record.
• Google's boomerang year: 20% of AI software engineers hired in 2025 were ex-employees - As competition heats up for AI talent, Google turned to hiring more so-called boomerang employees in 2025.
• Think You're Ahead On Retirement? Here's What The Average American Couple Has Actually Saved - Retirement is often framed as the reward after decades of work. The alarm clock goes quiet, the schedule opens up, and time finally feels like it belongs to the people who earned it. For many Americans, though, the approach to retirement br
• Bridging the Prenatal Care Gap: The Global Effort Helping Moms Start Healthy - From a diaper bank in South Carolina to a community clinic in Florida and a village in India, pregnant women are getting a healthier start thanks to free prenatal multivitamins from Vitamin Angels and its partners. Their stories reveal how
• November home sales struggle as supply stalls - Existing home sales edged slightly higher as prices continued to rise and supply dropped. The higher end of the market is performing better.
• DOT Secretary's daughter rants after 15-minute TSA checkpoint wait - Evita Duffy-Alfonso opted out of the Transportation Security Administration's scan, which is legally allowed. But then she had to wait for a pat-down.
• NFL announcer claims Caleb Williams skipped pregame media obligations: 'Sat on a Zoom waiting forever' - Joe Buck pushed back on Caleb Williams’ claims, saying Williams missed two scheduled ESPN meetings before “Monday Night Football," adding tension to the postgame drama.
• Greg Biffle Plane Crash Reportedly Followed Distress Message Sent Moments Before Impact - New details have emerged following the reported plane crash in North Carolina that claimed the lives of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, their children, and four others, according to published reports. Information released throug
• 'How in the hell': Ex-AG Bill Barr recounts Trump reaction when he told him Jeffrey Epstein was dead - Ex-Attorney General Bill Barr discusses President Donald Trump's shocked reaction to Jeffrey Epstein's apparent suicide when he called to tell him the news in 2019.
• Advocates raise alarms after Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of obstruction - Defenders of a Wisconsin judge found guilty of felony obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal officers raised alarms Friday about judicial independence and said they hope the conviction will be overturned on appeal. A jur
• Ilhan Omar defends MEALS Act despite ties to massive Minnesota fraud scheme - Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., defended her MEALS Act despite its connection to Minnesota's $250 million "Feeding Our Future" alleged fraud scheme.
• Chinese researcher on US visa charged with smuggling E. coli into the country, FBI Director Kash Patel says - FBI charges Youhuang Xiang, a post-doctoral researcher and J-1 visa holder from China, with smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the U.S.
• How the Army Caused Alarm in the Washington Skies Years Before a Fatal Crash - An aged helicopter fleet and inexperienced pilots from nearby Fort Belvoir had raised “widespread concern” among local pilots before a midair collision killed 67 people.
• 2028 power move: Turning Point's Erika Kirk throws support behind JD Vance as MAGA ‘heir apparent’ - Ericka Kirk, widow of the assassinated Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk, endorses Vice President JD Vance for president in the 2028 White House election
• Speaker Johnson was ready to move on from ACA subsidies. But his members had other plans - Speaker Mike Johnson had a ready-made refrain when asked why Republicans weren't moving to extend federal health care subsidies: their party wanted to help 100% of Americans with their costs, not just the 7% of Americans enrolled in Afforda
• What we know about the plane crash that killed NASCAR's Greg Biffle and his family - A private jet crashed at a regional North Carolina airport and erupted into flames Thursday, killing seven people, including retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle and three members of his family, officials said. The plane took off Thursday morni
• Westland Kroger shooting details 'sensitive information,' police say - A person was shot outside of a Kroger in Westland on Thursday, Dec. 18.
• Australian authorities release 7 men detained over possible violent plot in wake of Bondi Beach shooting - Seven men who were arrested due to concerns that they were planning a "violent act" were released. The arrests came days after the shooting at Bondi Beach.
• Fox News AI Newsletter: Blue-collar productivity boom - The Fox News AI Newsletter brings you the latest news on AI technology advancements and the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
• Can RIVN Stock Beat the Market in 2026? - Rivian's stock took off this year as EV subsidies disappeared and Ford bowed out of the electric trucks market.
• Oracle stock jumps 5% as cloud provider joins investor group to run TikTok's U.S. business - The new joint venture will prevent TikTok from shutting down in the U.S. due to national security concerns.
• H-1B workers flew to India to renew U.S. visas. Now they’re stuck. - H-1B holders who returned to India this month to renew their visas had consular appointments canceled, stranding them far from their homes and jobs, lawyers said.
• Democrats' last-minute move to block GOP funding plan sends lawmakers home early - Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., expressed hope Democrats would support government funding when Congress returns after Democratic opposition derailed Thursday's vote.
• NASA Webb Telescope Discovers Lemon-Shaped Planet, the ‘Stretchiest’ Ever Seen - An unusual object orbiting a rapidly spinning star might be a new phenomenon in the universe.
• Jimmy Kimmel chokes up as he thanks viewers for support after 'hard year' - Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel grew emotional Thursday as he delivered an end-of-year thank-you to viewers during this year's final episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
• Judge tosses Trump-linked lawsuit targeting Chief Justice Roberts, dealing setback to Trump allies - The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, comes a top Trump officials have railed against 'activist judges' they sa have unduly restricted executive powers.
• Russian defense firms targeted by hackers using AI, other tactics - (Corrects spelling in story identifier to RUSSIA-CYBER/UKRAINE) Dec 19 (Reuters) - Russian technology companies working on air defense, sensitive electronics and other defense applications were targeted in recent weeks by a cyber espionage