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Scientists spliced a human protein into mice, changing the way they vocalizedFox News Flash top headlines for February 18Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.A new study links a particular gene and a protein variant found only in humans to the origins of spoken language.

Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language

File early, file early! We’ve all heard tax accountants say this during tax season, but this year, there may be new urgency to avoid delays in refunds or getting help, some say.The IRS is facing a double whammy of a hiring freeze and the potential to lose thousands of workers in the next couple of weeks as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive attempt to downsize the federal government.

IRS cuts may mean refund delays and long waits. File early before potential cuts, CPAs say

Like acne, a cold sore outbreak can be a frustrating dilemma that makes everyday activities (like eating, drinking and talking) cumbersome. Thankfully, the best products can help eliminate some pain and discomfort associated with the condition.“Depending on how often you have cold sores outbreaks, the most effective treatment would be with an oral medication that can be prescribed by a physician, to be used either for flares (if you get them rarely), or on a daily basis to prevent outbreaks (if you get flares frequently),” says Dr. David Li, a board-certified dermatologist based in Massachusetts.

The best products for cold sores, according to dermatologists

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor who became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and co-founded Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum, died on Tuesday. He was 98.The POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews announced his death, describing him as a person of exceptional moral and intellectual qualities who always stood on the side “of minorities, the excluded, the wronged.”

Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98

Including Nanaimo bars, Mexican wedding cookies, gingersnapsThe egg shortage and resulting high prices have home bakers looking for eggless options.A search for “vegan cookies” will, of course, yield egg-free recipes, and many no-bake recipes also omit eggs. Here are a few favorites:

6 great cookies to make without eggs

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Passengers describe ordeal after Delta flight crashes with 80 people on board

Scholz and Macron 'like to wag their finger at Americans' and claim we need to do more, Kevin Roberts saidVice President JD Vance eviscerates Europe's return to 'Soviet-era' censorshipVice President JD Vance tore into Europe's censorship policies in a speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Euro leaders offended by Vance should ‘have a beer with’ their people to understand concerns: US conservatives

BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for Karen Read on Tuesday asked a federal judge to prevent her retrial on two charges related to the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend.Read, who is accused of ramming into John O’Keefe with her SUV and leaving him to die in a snowstorm in January 2022, faces a second trial in April on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crime.

Karen Read asks federal judge to block her retrial on two charges in boyfriend’s death

After returning to screens this month, the third season of Prime Video’s “Invincible” is underway, and the rest of its episode schedule has been confirmed.Based on the comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, "Invincible" is the story of "18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age − except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet," according to a description from Prime Video.

When do new episodes of 'Invincible' come out? Here's the Season 3 full episode schedule

The home of actress Nicole Kidman and musician Keith Urban was burglarized on Valentines Day, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation said.The break-in of their Los Angeles residence on Friday included ransacking and breaking glass, the source said. It was not immediately clear what if any property may have been taken.

Home of Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban burglarized on Valentine's Day

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The two power leagues are seeking four automatic bids apiece as talks are scheduled to resume on WednesdayGetty ImagesEven before Knute Rockne began breaking out the forward pass as a secret weapon, college football's biggest advantage was its element of surprise. Its appeal is basic and wonderful -- built on the uncertainty of the outcome. That's because unscripted TV, in general, sells. And the unscripted TV that sells best is sports. In this age of screens and legalized betting, the games are almost DVR

College football's credibility at stake as Big Ten, SEC aim to tighten stranglehold on playoff access

KFC is moving its U.S. headquarters from Louisville to Plano, Texas.Parent company Yum Brands is also calling remote workers back to the office.Many employers have been rethinking their corporate headquarters, often spurred by lower taxes and changes to office space needs due to the hybrid or remote workforce.

KFC moves U.S. headquarters from Kentucky to Texas

The internet quickly fell in love with a canine who pulled out her best puppy-dog eyes as she pleaded with her owner to bring home a stray she found.TikTok user @officialqueencocca couldn't believe her eyes when her dog, Nova, came back toward the house with another canine in tow.

Pup Who 'Wants To Save Every Dog' Brings a Stray Home to His Owner

CNN —In a move that brings the fate of the Gaza ceasefire even closer under his personal control, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is appointing a close political ally to lead talks over phase two of the current ceasefire in Gaza, replacing Israel’s previous chief negotiator.

Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations

Murphy will be an unrestricted free agent if he and the Vikings don't reach a long-term dealThe Minnesota Vikings will either have to come to a long-term agreement with cornerback Byron Murphy or allow him to hit unrestricted free agency.According to a report from ESPN, the Vikings and Murphy came to a mutual agreement to push back the void date on his current contract to one day before the start of the new league year.

Vikings push back CB Byron Murphy's contract void date, can no longer use franchise tag on him, per report

A few weeks ago, Alyvia Russell and her family noticed that her mom Athena wasn’t feeling wellThey took her to urgent care; she was then sent to the hospital. Every day since she was admitted, Alyvia has visited her mom at the hospitalOne day, Alyvia was leaving to get gas and head home when she walked toward her car and noticed something on her door handle: a flower and a note

High Schooler Is Emotional After Visiting Mom in Hospital. Then She Finds a Surprise on Her Car (Exclusive)

‘I wonder when Olive Garden is going to catch on.’This simple Olive Garden hack could get you two meals for the price of one. You just have to be a bit shameless about it.While Olive Garden may not be authentic Italian food, the Italian-American chain is beloved, especially by people dining on a budget.

‘This is why I don’t work at Olive Garden anymore’: Customers order entrees at Olive Garden. They never eat them—and there’s a sneaky reason why

A Washington state judge has struck down President Donald Trump's executive order on transgender care.Why It MattersThe Washington state federal judge who imposed the restraining order, Lauren King, had granted a temporary restraining order last week after the Democratic attorneys general of Washington state, Oregon and Minnesota sued the Trump administration.

Judge Hits Donald Trump With Legal Setback: 'Unconstitutional'

Anyone familiar with “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” understands that America is all about speed.Hot, nasty bad-a** speed.And if that statement hit’s you in the feels, then there’s a good chance you are familiar with the sport of NASCAR, aka the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing.

Utah, Check Out This Terrifying NASCAR Wreck

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CNN —A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.The decision by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is an early blow to efforts by a group of Democratic state attorneys general to hamstring Musk and DOGE as they undertake efforts to upend the federal workforce.

Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

A homicide suspect and two other people sought in connection with multiple deaths were caught after parking at the end of a remote dirt road in Maryland and asked the property owner if they could live there, court records show.Maryland police on Monday afternoon arrested Jack "Ziz" Lasota, 34, Michelle Zajko, 32, and Daniel Blank, 26, in a rural area after the property owner called police to report the black-clad suspects on his land.

Arrests shed new light on 'Zizian' group tied to multiple homicides nationally

Casey Crafton is one of 67 people who perished in the D.C. plane-helicopter collision on Jan. 29NTSB provides update on DC midair crash investigationNational Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair Jennifer Homendy provides an update Friday into the investigation of the Jan. 29 fatal crash between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet.

DC plane crash: Victim's family seeks $250 million in first legal action since deadly collision

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.Over the past few days, President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk have said on social media and in press briefings that people who are 100, 200 and even 300 years old are improperly getting benefits — a “HUGE problem,” Musk wrote, as his Department of Government Efficiency digs into federal agencies to root out waste, fraud and abuse.

Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

A$AP Rocky, the hip-hop star who was charged with firing a gun at a former friend during a confrontation in Hollywood in 2021, has been found not guilty in a felony trial assault trial.A Los Angeles jury reached a unanimous decision after three hours of deliberation Tuesday, following a three-week trial that concluded with closing arguments on Friday.

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in felony shooting trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — To earn the vote he needed to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation's current vaccination schedule.But on Tuesday, speaking for the first time to thousands of U.S. Health and Human Services agency employees, he vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

Howard Lutnick has said he aligns with Trump's 'trade and tariff agenda'Trump issues executive orders on reciprocal tariffsPresident Donald Trump signs new executive orders on reciprocal tariffs from the Oval Office.The Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick on Tuesday to serve as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Trump's commerce secretary

One recall involves glare inducing headlights, while the other is over seat belt boltsPorsche is recalling the 2025 and 2023 911 over two separate issues.The latest version of the sports car has headlights that can blind oncoming motorists.Some 2023 Porsche 911s have rear seat belt bolts that might not be properly tightened.

Porsche 911 Gets Hit By Two New Recalls

CNN —The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston was forced to close Tuesday due to the “sudden dismissal of federal employees,” the library’s foundation said in a statement to CNN.“As the Foundation that supports the JFK Library, we are devastated by this news and will continue to support our colleagues and the Library,” the foundation added.

JFK Library forced to close due to ‘sudden dismissal of federal employees,’ foundation says

Westend61/Getty ImagesWhen the mood for a bedroom makeover strikes, don't overlook a closet door's potential to deliver an impactful design statement. While some may take the classic route of painting a closet door to turn it into an eye-catching statement piece, an upholstered one adds a luxurious and tactile dimension to your bedroom's overall look. With a wide variety of fabric patterns, colors, and textures to choose from, you can transform a bland closet door to fit a modern, country, or bohemian aesthetic