Posts

Trump opens Hormuz under fire with ‘Project Freedom’ as Iran warns of attacks

The U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is unfolding under fire, with American forces intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and destroying attack boats targeting commercial shipping as they begin moving vessels through one of the world’s most critical waterways. U.S. Central Command said two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited the strait under the effort, dubbed " Project Freedom ," even as Iranian officials rejected the claim as "baseless" and warned that any foreign military presence would be attacked. President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian strike on U.S. vessels would be met with overwhelming force, saying Iran would be "blown off the face of the earth," while a senior Iranian commander said American forces would be targeted if they "approach and enter" the strait. The operation quickly has turned into a direct test of control over the strait, with U.S. forces moving ships under fire while Iran threa...

Arkansas school director sentenced for being 'ringleader' of child fight club

An Arkansas school director  was sentenced to 30 days in jail, 120 days of house arrest with electronic monitoring and nine years of probation after prosecutors accused her of being the "ringleader" of a makeshift child fight club. Mary Tracy Morrison, 51, the owner and director of The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain and the Engage program in Jonesboro, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of permitting child abuse and four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, according to KAIT. The judge also prohibited her from working with children in any professional capacity and ruled she must surrender her occupational therapy license and any other related licenses, complete a mental health assessment and follow all recommended treatments. OHIO DAYCARE WORKER CONVICTED OF HORRIFIC PHYSICAL ABUSE OF TODDLERS SENTENCED TO YEARS IN PRISON Morrison was arrested in April 2025 after a mother told the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office that her teenage son reported ...

Explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, injures dozens more: report

An explosion at a fireworks factory in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media. The blast happened at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, a city administered by Changsha in Hunan province, on Monday afternoon, China’s official news agency Xinhua reported. The plant was operated by Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Liuyang, which is under the jurisdiction of Hunan’s capital, Changsha. Liuyang is home to a hub for fireworks manufacturing, state media China Daily reported. MASSIVE FIRE DESTROYS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA LABORATORY BUILDING: 'TOTAL LOSS' Aerial footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed white smoke still billowing on Tuesday in parts of the area, with facilities collapsed or damaged and debris scattered around. Nearly 500 firefighters, rescuers and medical personnel responded to the scene, according to the South China Morning Post. People in danger zones were evacuated because of wh...

Shooting during party at Oklahoma's Arcadia Lake leaves at least 10 wounded, police say

At least 10 people were rushed to hospitals with gunshot wounds on Sunday after a shooting during a party at a lake near Oklahoma City , according to police. Edmond police responded Sunday evening after receiving multiple reports of shots fired at around 9 p.m. at a gathering near Arcadia Lake, department spokeswoman Emily Ward said at a press briefing. No arrests had been made in connection with the shooting as of late Sunday, but Ward said there was no known threat to the public. TWO GUNMEN SUSPECTED AFTER INDIANA UNIVERSITY-AREA SHOOTING LEAVES 9 INJURED, POLICE SAY "We’re kind of all over the metro speaking with victims and witnesses," Ward said. In addition to the 10 people transported to hospitals by emergency responders, Ward said more drove themselves to hospitals for medical evaluations. Victims were admitted to hospitals in "various conditions," she said. Ward said the party where the shooting was reported featured a large group of people who are believed...

Anti-ICE demonstrators detained after protesting arrest of illegal immigrant facing assault, drug charges

Nearly 10 people were detained in New York over the weekend as anti-ICE demonstrators were protesting against the arrest of an illegal immigrant accused of assault and drug possession, according to officials. The protests erupted in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood after ICE arrested Chidozie Wilson Okeke, an illegal immigrant from Nigeria with previous arrests for assault and drug possession, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Okeke entered the U.S. on a tourist visa in 2023 and overstayed his visa that required him to leave the country by Feb. 26, 2024, DHS said. During an immigration enforcement operation on Saturday, Okeke refused to comply with ICE agents' commands to exit his car and attempted to hit them with the vehicle, according to the agency. He is then accused of being "physically combative" and attempting to punch and elbow ICE agents. DOMINICAN MIGRANT WITH DEPORTATION ORDER, WANTED FOR MURDER IN HOME COUNTRY FREED BY BIDEN-APPOINTED JUD...

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on remarkable road trips and cool coin collections

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights remarkable road trips, cool coin collections — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here .   Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. from Latest & Breaking News on Fox News https://ift.tt/P3uziCA via IFTTT

Prince William, Kate Middleton share new portrait of Princess Charlotte to mark her 11th birthday

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a new portrait of Princess Charlotte on Saturday for her 11th birthday along with a video that showed her playing on a recent beach holiday. The posts come as the royals remain in the political spotlight, just two days after King Charles concluded his successful four-day U.S. state visit with President Donald Trump. The Prince and Princess of Wales second-born wears a casual black-and-red long-sleeved top and jeans with her hair down as she stands among daisies in a garden in Cornwall. The snapshot was taken by Matt Porteous, a go-to photographer for the Wales family, who also shot the photo William and Kate shared for Prince Louis’ eighth birthday just a week ago. KATE MIDDLETON SURPRISES WITH PIANO DUET ALONGSIDE DAUGHTER PRINCESS CHARLOTTE FOR CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!" the royal couple wrote on their social media page. APP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POST A video montage in a separate post...