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• First complete gap-free human genome sequence published

  31-03-2022 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  More than 20 years after milestone of first draft, missing sections of sequence have been completedMore than two decades after the draft human genome was celebrated as a scientific milestone, scientists have finally finished the job. The first complete, gap-free sequence of a human genome has been published in an advance expected to pave the way for new insights into health and what makes our species unique.Dr Karen Miga, a scientist at the University of California, Santa Cruz who co-led the int
  
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• Global protests call for Iran regime change in major cities worldwide after bloody crackdown

  15-02-2026 01:46 via foxnews.com
  
  Anti-Iran regime protesters gathered in major cities across the globe Saturday calling for a leadership change in a Global Day of Action Rally.Over 250,000 protesters rallied in Munich, Germany, Saturday with the Munich Security Conference as a backdrop."With the number of participants recorded, this gathering is one of the largest rallies held in Munich in recent years," the Munich Police reported in a press release. "The peaceful atmosphere is particularly noteworthy, despite the high number o
  
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• US military in Syria carries out 10 strikes on more than 30 ISIS targets: photos

  14-02-2026 22:48 via foxnews.com
  
  U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Saturday that it had carried out ten strikes against over 30 ISIS targets in Syria in recent days as part of a joint military effort to "sustain relentless military pressure on remnants from the terrorist network."CENTCOM said, from Feb. 3-12, its forces "struck ISIS infrastructure and weapons storage targets with precision munitions delivered by fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aircraft."Recently, CENTCOM forces conducted five strikes against an ISI
  
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• Russia murdered Alexei Navalny with deadly frog poison, European countries conclude

  14-02-2026 22:08 via foxnews.com
  
  Alexei Navalny was murdered by Russia with a type of frog poison, the governments of the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Germany and the Netherlands have concluded.In a joint statement on Saturday, the NATO countries said they were "confident" the Russian dissident had been poisoned by the Russian government with a "lethal toxin" known as epibatidine, which is found in South American poison dart frogs. The frogs aren't native to Russia. "Russia claimed that Navalny died of natural caus
  
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• Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

  14-02-2026 20:22 via foxnews.com
  
  If you use an Android phone, this deserves your attention. Right now, cybersecurity researchers warn that hackers are using Hugging Face, a popular platform for sharing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, to spread dangerous Android malware. At first, the threat appears harmless because it is disguised as a fake antivirus app. Then, once you install it, criminals gain direct access to your device. Because of this, the threat stands out as especially troubling. It combines two things people alrea
  
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• Rubio blasts ‘world without borders’ fantasy, warns mass migration threatens Western civilization

  14-02-2026 20:14 via foxnews.com
  
  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday blasted the idea of a "world without borders," warning European leaders that unchecked mass migration is destabilizing Western civilization and eroding national sovereignty.Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Rubio criticized the post-Cold War belief that the world had reached the "end of history" — an era in which liberal democracy would spread, and national borders would fade — calling it a "dangerous delusion.""This wa
  
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• Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil’s socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival’s son

  14-02-2026 20:12 via foxnews.com
  
  FIRST ON FOX: Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the currently incarcerated former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, is a man on an unofficial diplomatic mission in the United States. His objective is to free his father, who is currently serving a 27-year sentence at the Federal Police headquarters in the nation's capital.Convicted on charges of plotting a coup d'état, leading an armed criminal organization and attempting to violently abolish the democratic rule of law, Jair Bolsonaro remains a
  
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• AOC, other 2028 Democratic hopefuls called out for 'sliming' America during Munich conference

  14-02-2026 19:30 via foxnews.com
  
  Potential 2028 Democratic hopefuls took their criticism of President Donald Trump overseas this week, with figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaking at the Munich Security Conference.Fox News contributor and former assistant White House counsel Hugh Hewitt speculated that the high-profile appearances at the annual gathering of world leaders could be early auditions to lead the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential run.Hewitt predicted Ocasio-Cortez
  
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• Americans attending Olympics urged to 'exercise caution' after Italian railways hit by suspected 'sabotage'

  14-02-2026 19:30 via foxnews.com
  
  Railways "associated with the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics" suffered from suspected "sabotage" on Friday, the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs announced Saturday.  The Rome-Naples, Rome-Florence, and Rome-Milan high-speed lines reportedly suffered damage earlier on Saturday, the Bureau said, citing confirmation from the Italian government."On February 13, Italian authorities announced enhanced security measures to prevent disruptions to railway networks during the Winter Olympics
  
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• Fetterman slams Democrats' 'Jim Crow 2.0' voter ID rhetoric as party unity fractures

  14-02-2026 19:27 via foxnews.com
  
  Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is continuing his streak of breaking with his party — this time on voter ID legislation gaining momentum in the Senate.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Democrats have near-unanimously rejected the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, election integrity legislation that made its way through the House earlier this week.Schumer has dubbed the legislation "Jim Crow 2.0," arguing it would suppress voters rather than encourage mo
  
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• Jessica Alba cuts seven-figure check to finalize Cash Warren divorce: report

  14-02-2026 19:23 via foxnews.com
  
  Jessica Alba is single — and it cost her seven figures to make it official.The 44-year-old actress has finalized her split from film producer Cash Warren, bringing their 16-year marriage to a legal end and closing out a relationship that spanned nearly two decades.According to documents obtained by TMZ, the former couple will share joint custody of their three children — Honor, 17, Haven, 14, and Hayes, 8 — and neither party will pay spousal support.JESSICA ALBA DAZZLES IN CHEE
  
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• Shut out of Valentine's Day dinner reservations? Last-minute alternatives save the day

  14-02-2026 19:22 via foxnews.com
  
  For couples who waited too long to book a Valentine's Day dinner reservation, the scramble is on — but luckily, experts say it might not be too late to make the holiday special.Dining out remains one of the most popular ways Americans celebrate Valentine’s Day. At least 21% plan to go out for a meal, whether they’re in a relationship or not, according to a new YouGov survey. Among couples, that number rises to 32%. But with more than half of partnered Americans planning to cele
  
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• Jaguars to make major change to Travis Hunter's role next season: report

  14-02-2026 19:02 via foxnews.com
  
  The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly planning on utilizing former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter differently in his second season.Hunter, 22, is still expected to play both sides of the ball, but how often he plays both ways will change."He will play both sides again in 2026. The big change may come in the usage. From what I understand, they plan to play him as a full-time cornerback, a part-time receiver, which is a switch from last year when he played more than double of his snaps at r
  
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• ICE officers face criminal probe for alleged 'untruthful statements' under oath about Minneapolis shooting

  14-02-2026 18:54 via foxnews.com
  
  Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are under criminal investigation after federal prosecutors moved to dismiss felony assault charges against Venezuelan nationals stemming from a January shooting in Minneapolis.ICE Director Todd Lyons said Friday that newly reviewed video evidence suggests the officers may have made "untruthful statements" under oath about the Jan. 14 confrontation, during which a Venezuelan national was shot, The Associated Press reported. The officers have
  
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• Trump trounces Biden energy records in just months as admin celebrates 1 year of 'historic gains': data

  14-02-2026 18:35 via foxnews.com
  
  FIRST ON FOX: The White House on Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s National Energy Dominance Council by drawing a sharp contrast with the Biden-era, including Interior Secretary Doug Burgum citing higher production and lower gas prices as proof of "real savings" for Americans."Under the President’s leadership and through the Council’s relentless execution, we have delivered historic gains in energy production, affordability, and security," Int
  
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• NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson says next year's Daytona 500 will be final race in Cup Series

  14-02-2026 18:23 via foxnews.com
  
  Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson announced Saturday that the 2027 Daytona 500 will be his last in the Cup Series.Johnson, who has taken home the checkered flag in the big race twice, wants to continue racing in other series, maybe even in other NASCAR events, but won’t return to stock car racing’s premier level again."I’ve been fortunate to accomplish more than I ever imagined in this sport," Johnson said. "The last six years have given me the freedom to cho
  
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• Collins boosts Republican voter ID effort, but won’t scrap filibuster

  14-02-2026 18:16 via foxnews.com
  
  Senate Republicans gained a key ally in their quest to enshrine voter ID into law, but the lawmaker’s support comes with a condition.A trio of lawmakers, led by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, have undertaken a campaign to convince their colleagues to support the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, working social media and closed-door meetings to secure the votes.The campaign has proven successful, with the cohort gaining a crucial vote from Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, who
  
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• Nicole Kidman stuns in solo bedroom snap as she embraces single girl era after Keith Urban divorce

  14-02-2026 18:01 via foxnews.com
  
  Nicole Kidman is embracing life after love — and she’s putting it on full display.The Hollywood actress marked Valentine’s Day with a sun-soaked bedroom snap that had fans doing a double take, five months after her split from country superstar Keith Urban.The 58-year-old actress shared a solo photo of herself on the edge of a bed, bathed in natural light, wearing an oversized pink sleep shirt and little else visible. Her eyes were closed as she showed a soft smile.NICOLE KIDMAN
  
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• San Francisco residents band together to shut down reparations fund, claiming it’s ‘dividing’ the city

  14-02-2026 18:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Richie Greenberg, one of the plaintiffs suing San Francisco over its reparations fund, claimed that the measure is divisive because it solely favors Black residents."It is dividing the city rather than trying to unite. So what we really need is to be focusing on how to uplift everybody rather than focusing on one group giving everything to that one group. And then everyone else is then responsible for paying for that one group," Greenberg told Fox News Digital. Greenberg formerly identified
  
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• Carmen Electra shares the simple approach to romance she swears by in her 50s

  14-02-2026 18:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Carmen Electra shared what she believes is the key to lasting romance. While speaking with Fox News Digital at Steven Tyler’s 7th annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party, the 53-year-old actress reflected on how to keep the spark alive in relationships. "You definitely wanna keep the spark alive, but you wanna be with someone that you love being with because that's definitely what's gonna keep the spark live anyway, right?" the "Baywatch" alum said. She continued, "
  
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• American speed skater Jordan Stolz wins second gold of Milan Cortina Games after shattering Olympic record

  14-02-2026 17:56 via foxnews.com
  
  American Jordan Stolz, 21, took home another gold medal, this time in the men's 500-meter speed skating competition, after shattering an Olympic record that had been broken just moments before he took the ice.Stolz turned on the jets late and passed the finish line in 33.77, just sixteen-hundredths of a second shy of the world record, and eleven-hundredths faster than the silver medalist.In amazing fashion, Stolz took the ice alongside Jennings De Boo from the Netherlands, who skated in 33.88 se
  
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• Fans react after 'Quad God' Ilia Malinin shares deeply personal social media posts following shocking skate

  14-02-2026 17:34 via foxnews.com
  
  Fans are concerned after it was revealed that videos with vulnerable messages were reposted by "Quad God" Ilia Malinin on TikTok.The 21-year-old had a clear path to win the men's singles skating gold medal on Friday night, but after falling twice, he settled for eighth place.Malinin was blunt about his performance when speaking to NBC afterward, saying simply, "I blew it," and it was a clear mental hurdle from start to finish.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Afterward, Mal
  
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• Starmer sends UK strike group to Arctic, cites rising Russia threat as Trump pushes Greenland deal

  14-02-2026 17:33 via foxnews.com
  
  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the United Kingdom will deploy its aircraft carrier strike group to the North Atlantic and the High North later this year, marking a show of force as security tensions escalate across Europe.Speaking on Saturday at the annual Munich Security Conference in Germany, Starmer said the mission would be led by HMS Prince of Wales and carried out alongside the U.S., Canada and other NATO allies."I can announce today that the U.K. will deploy our carrier str
  
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• AOC hit with social media backlash after appearing to struggle with question about US defending Taiwan

  14-02-2026 17:28 via foxnews.com
  
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., sparked social media backlash Friday after appearing to struggle with a journalist's question about whether the United States should commit troops to defend Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion.While speaking during a town hall at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, Ocasio-Cortez was asked: "Would and should the U.S. actually commit U.S. troops to defend Taiwan if China were to move?""Um, you know, I think that this is such a, you know, I think
  
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• Ricky Stenhouse Jr strives to join elite company with another Daytona 500 victory

  14-02-2026 17:14 via foxnews.com
  
  Daytona 500 weekend is here, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is looking to etch his name further into history.The winner of the 2023 race, Stenhouse would become the 13th driver to take home the Daytona 500 checkered flag twice.After lying low for a couple of months after the season started, Stenhouse is "pumped" to get back to competitive racing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I'm ready to go. My team, we got a lot of good things working with our team, and everybody's ready to
  
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• As America turns 250, Trump should restore Washington DC's original borders

  14-02-2026 17:11 via foxnews.com
  
  Virginia Democrats just proposed an electoral map that would potentially give Democrats 10 of the state’s 11 representatives in the House. In a state that voted 46% for Trump, it is outlandish to only give Republican voters roughly 9% of the state’s representation. Virginia should be careful though. The only reason it has that much representation is because of its racist past. Perhaps President Trump should rectify that historical wrong with a long overdue fix.You see, 179 years ago,
  
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• 'Survivor' returns for milestone 50th season with all-star cast including 'White Lotus' creator

  14-02-2026 17:00 via foxnews.com
  
  "Survivor" is coming back for its 50th season with an all-star cast.The upcoming milestone season will feature contestants from previous seasons going back to the show's first season, which aired almost 26 years ago, primarily focusing on seasons 45 to 49.Returning to the show this season are fan favorite former contestants Mike White, who went on to create the successful HBO Max drama "The White Lotus." as well as Aubry Bracco, who appeared in seasons 34 and 38."It’s different when you&rs
  
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• World Curling finds no violations after cheating allegations rock Canada-Sweden curling match

  14-02-2026 16:02 via foxnews.com
  
  World Curling has addressed the cheating allegations that rocked Friday night’s round-robin game between Canada and Sweden, concluding that "no violations were recorded" during the umpires’ observations that followed the claims.Tensions flared when Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson accused Canada’s Marc Kennedy of double-touching the stone. Videos shared online appeared to show Kennedy touching the stone with an extended finger after he released the handle. The two opponents e
  
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• Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations

  14-02-2026 16:00 via foxnews.com
  
  A beloved cruise line has abruptly shut down and canceled all future bookings.Alaskan Dream Cruises announced Feb. 4 that it would halt all operations — disrupting upcoming vacation plans.The small-ship cruise line, which was based in Sitka and offered sailings to Southeast Alaska, said guests who had booked reservations would receive refunds and information on next steps in an email.WOMAN WHO LIVED AMONG YOUNG CRIMINAL OFFENDERS IN REMOTE AREA SAYS AMERICANS SHOULD FEEL ‘VERY GRATEF
  
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• AOC accuses Israel of genocide in Germany where Holocaust was launched, sparking outrage

  14-02-2026 13:15 via foxnews.com
  
  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., alleged at the Munich Security Conference on Friday that U.S. aid to the Jewish state enabled a genocide by Israel. AOC’s attack on the Jewish state in Munich unfolded in the birthplace of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi movement that carried out the worst genocide in human history.AOC’s assault on Israel’s war campaign to defeat the U.S. and EU-designated terrorist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip sparked outrage and intense criticism from
  
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