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WASHINGTON ― Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was President-elect Donald Trump's first pick for Attorney General, denies committing statutory rape in allegedly paying a 17-year-old for sex and other bombshell accusations in a newly released House Ethics Committee report.But some of the committee's damning allegations come from the former congressman's own words and actions, according to details within the long-awaited report made public Monday.

'Customer appreciation': Gaetz report uses text messages to allege payments for sex

Getty ImagesBrazilian authorities have halted the construction of a factory for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD, saying workers lived in conditions comparable to "slavery".More than 160 workers have been rescued in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia, according to a statement from the Public Labour Prosecutor's Office (MPT).

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

Christmas week is finally here, and a majority of retailers, grocers and most other stores will be closed in observance of the national holiday.If you find yourself in a bind this Christmas, you may be wondering if any stores will be open on Christmas Day for last-minute shopping needs — because even though everything essentially shuts down on on the holiday, life goes on.

A full list of stores open on Christmas Day 2024

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has traveled to within just 3.86 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the sun’s surface — a new record — on Christmas Eve.In one of humankind’s most impressive feats of space exploration, Tuesday, Dec. 24 saw a heavily armored NASA spacecraft — no bigger than a small car — became the closest human-made object to the sun in history.

NASA Spacecraft ‘Touches Sun’ In Defining Moment For Humankind

ISTANBUL (AP) — In a dim one-room apartment in one of Istanbul’s poorest neighborhoods, 11-year-old Atakan Sahin curls up on a threadbare sofa with his siblings to watch TV while their mother stirs a pot of pasta.The simple meal is all the family of six can look forward to most evenings.

Turkey’s soaring costs are creating a ‘lost generation’ of kids forced to help their families get by

Ah yes, the answer to one of life's most baffling questions10 guesses for what the 'i' in iPhone stands for and I bet you get them all wrong.We've all been there, lying awake at night trying to go to sleep but our minds are wandering, pondering the all-important questions in life; what came first the chicken or the egg, has the water we're drinking been touched by dinosaurs or what does the 'i' in iPhone stand for?

People left mindblown after discovering what the ‘I’ in iPhone stands for

Rude gestures are rare on postage stamps, but Ukraine's best known stamp has one. It shows a soldier raising the middle finger to a Russian warship in reference to a stand-off at Snake Island on day one of the full-scale invasion nearly three years ago.The Russians demanded surrender but the Ukrainians refused, using unprintable language.

Ukraine's war stamps put humour, patriotism and swearing in the post

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian police on Tuesday found an undisclosed number of bodies in an area close to a military base, officials said, and were investigating whether the bodies could be of some of the four children who were last seen taken by men in military uniform earlier this month.

Ecuadorian police probe if bodies found are of missing children allegedly taken by soldiers

Elon Musk warns Joe Rogan that ‘America will be toast’ and US dollar will be worth ‘nothing’ without fast action — here’s what the billionaire means and 3 ways to protect yourself in 2025We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links.America is undeniably an economic powerhouse, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk — the richest person in the U.S. and the world — is sounding the alarm about its

Elon Musk warns Joe Rogan that ‘America will be toast’ and US dollar will be worth ‘nothing’ without fast action — here’s what the billionaire means and 3 ways to protect yourself in 2025

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Holiday movies are one of the best ways to unwind during the holiday break. While you might be accustomed to switching on a classic, such as It's a Wonderful Life or Home Alone, there are plenty of new movies and specials to check out this year.

What to stream: New holiday movies, specials

Yolande KnellMiddle East correspondentThe little town of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank has good reason to consider itself the capital of Christmas but this year it does not feel like it.There are very few visitors at what is typically a peak time. There are not the usual cheerful street decorations nor the giant Christmas tree in front of the Nativity Church, built over the spot where it is believed that Jesus was born.

Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed. Experts fear women and children will never recover.Khan Younis, Gaza – The face of Samar Ahmed, 37, shows clear signs of exhaustion.It is not just because she has five children, nor that they have been displaced several times since the start of Israel’s brutal war on Gaza 14 months ago and are now living in cramped, cold conditions in a makeshift tent in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

‘I am broken’: The women enduring domestic violence amid Israel war on Gaza

God raised up history’s greatest politician at just the time he sent his opposite into the world. I believe that timing was intentionalJoin Fox News for access to this contentPlus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. Gaius Octavius was born in 63 B.C. in Rome. When his maternal great uncle,

Jesus and Augustus

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A Maryland man who had some extra cash in his pocket made a stop on his way to work and won a $30,000 lottery prize.The Taneytown man told Maryland Lottery officials he had an extra $5 in his pocket so he stopped on his morning commute and bought some scratch-off tickets from the 7-Eleven store on Main Street in Libertytown.

Man wins $30,000 lottery prize while driving to work

Brandy Nicole Olson, 42, tragically passed away from her injuries following the incident in a branch of the Woodforest Bank, based in a Walmart Super Center, in Lumberton, North Carolina on Friday.An innocent North Carolina woman was killed in a Walmart bank after shooters spotted ‘targets’ waiting in the queue next to her and opened fire.

Innocent North Carolina woman shot dead in Walmart bank as shooters spot 'targets' waiting in line

‘I bought at least $3,000 worth of these shelves and only paid about $14.’Since 1967, the popular chain Big Lots has provided shoppers with deals on closeout and overstock merchandise.However, in December of 2024, that history came to a close.

‘Big Lots is over’: Man shows $75.14 worth of items ringing up to 53 cents at Big Lots. Here’s how

Message received loud and clear Governor: Texas isn't safe for women.There’s a rape crisis underway in Texas but Governor Greg Abbott can only see it as an opportunity. Texas Association Against Sexual Assault’s data (supported by other humanitarian groups) indicates vulnerable people are regularly being sexually assaulted and in some cases murdered as they try to make it past the border.

‘Your wife and daughter will pay for their trip with their bodies’: Texas’ highest official stoops to sickening intimidation tactics, calls it ‘tough medicine’

The cat distribution system was working overtime when a man woke up to find a random cat not only in his house, but in his bed.Rishujeet Rai, 22, lives in Bihar, India, where he told Newsweek that there are "a lot of stray cats and dogs."

Man Wakes Up to Find Cat Cuddling Him in Bed—But There's a Problem

A science experiment detailing the affects smoking has on your lungs will leave those who partake in the habit feeling queasyIf you're a smoker or find yourself tempted to pick up a cigarette or vape, a shocking simulation might just scare you out of the habit.Thousands of years ago, humans first began smoking in Mesoamerica and South America, the former being the historical name for the south of the US as well as Central America.

Shocking video shows terrifying difference of what happens when you vape compared to when you smoke

‘That’s the truth.’Those who frequent In-N-Out know there’s a not-so-secret menu that offers upgraded delicacies like animal-style fries. Its packaging also offers semi-hidden messages. The Cali-based burger chain is just full of secrets. There’s even a secret to how the chain cooks up its burgers.

‘I will never make my burgers at home any other way’: Ex-In-N-Out worker reveals how they make burgers. Then the real reason they have so much mustard

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Bald eagle officially named U.S. national birdBret Baier and his family share 2024 Christmas message with Fox viewersFox News chief political anchor Bret Baier looks back on Christmas greetings through the years with his family.The White House announced on Christmas Eve President Joe Biden signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird.

It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'

'Just as we are outraged about Biden, there should be equal outrage about Kay Granger,' one user postedTexas rep who missed 6 months of votes found living at senior care facilityThe son of Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, reportedly categorized the health decline of the 81-year-old congresswoman as 'very rapid.'

Social media frenzy about GOP congresswoman living in retirement facility: 'Compelling case for term limits'

HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii crime boss who died in federal detention this month was killed by an opioid overdose, Honolulu’s medical examiner said Tuesday.Michael Miske, 50, died of “toxicity of fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl,” the medical examiner’s office said in a statement.

Medical examiner says a Hawaii crime boss died of a drug overdose while in federal detention

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) tries to slip past Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024 in Landover, Md. Though Santa appeared outside Lambeau Field on Monday before the Green Bay Packers faced the New Orleans Saints, he may be too busy – or too tired – to attend today’s games in Pittsburgh and Houston.It’s a Christmas miracle. Two NFL games on Christmas Day. We can only hope Netflix provides a flawless streaming

Jaws' Picks: NFL Week 17

MOSCOW (AP) — The 50,000-year-old remains of a baby mammoth uncovered by melting permafrost have been unveiled to the public by researchers in Russia’s Siberia region who call it the best-preserved mammoth body ever found.Nicknamed Yana, the female mammoth weighs more than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) and is 120 centimeters (47 inches) tall.

Baby mammoth preserved for 50,000 years is unveiled in Russia’s Siberia

'I wish the Christian community in Israel and around the world blessings for a Merry Christmas from the Holy Land,' Netanyahu saidNetanyahu wishes Christians worldwide a merry ChristmasIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a merry Christmas. (X/Benjamin Netanyahu)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community for its support amid the Jewish state's ongoing conflicts with terror groups.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu wishes a merry Christmas to Christians around the world

The future of some MINI products remains uncertain. While an all-new lineup of cars has just been unveiled, preparations for the next generation of MINIs are already underway in Munich. Whether the brand’s future lies entirely in electric vehicles or a mix of electric and internal combustion engines (ICE), one thing appears almost certain: the J01 MINI Cooper Electric and J05 Aceman Electric Crossover are allegedly not slated for production at the Oxford plant.

MINI J01 Cooper Electric And J05 Aceman May Skip Oxford, Per Sources

CNN —Brazilian authorities are investigating after a bridge collapsed Sunday, killing at least four people and sending trucks loaded with sulfuric acid and pesticides plunging into a river, raising concerns about water contamination.More than a dozen people are missing after the 533-meter-long Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira bridge – which connects the northeastern cities of Estreito and Aguiarnópolis – gave way.

Thousands of liters of chemicals dumped into Brazilian river during deadly bridge collapse

Tucked away in the quiet corners of the United States are undisturbed towns that seem to have resisted the passage of time. Often overshadowed by bustling cities, these towns offer a glimpse into a bygone era with their preserved architecture, unspoiled landscapes, and timeless traditions. From the Bavarian-inspired streets of Leavenworth and Frankenmuth, to the natural, breathtaking beauty of Sedona, these towns serve as serene reminders of a simpler way of life.

9 Undisturbed Towns To Visit In The United States

As the holiday season approaches, gift-giving becomes a central focus for many. While some excel at wrapping presents, others struggle to create picture-perfect packages. But what if we told you that imperfect gift wrapping could actually be the key to delighting your loved ones this Christmas?

Here’s the gift-wrapping technique that’s all the rage this Christmas – and it only takes a few seconds.

Abortion pills account for over 60% of all U.S. abortionsAbortion access ballot protections pass in 7 statesFox News correspondent Mark Meredith reports on the results of abortion referendums in several states on ‘Special Report.’A new study finds many women may be surprised by the intensity of the pain they experience from a chemical abortion.