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'Five years ago today and my only regret is that I didn't speak out sooner,' Rowling wrote on X on WednesdayLaura Ingraham: J.K. Rowling and Trump are threats to the leftFox News host Laura Ingraham calls out alleged censorship by liberals and draws parallels in the attacks on former President Trump and J.K. Rowling on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

‘Harry Potter’ author marks five-year anniversary of first speaking out against trans activists: 'We will win'

A new era"Kids who were in eighth grade at the start of the pandemic will be graduating from high school this year, and this unique cohort has ushered in the lowest rates of substance use we’ve seen in decades," Miech noted.For alcohol, use in the past 12 months among eighth graders was at 12.9 percent in 2024, similar to 2023 levels, which are all-time lows.

“Unprecedented” decline in teen drug use continues, surprising experts

During wartime, the effects on the environment from such accidents are likely to be far worse than usual.Two Russian ships damaged in stormy weather over the weekend have spilled about 3,700 tons (3,350 tonnes) of low-grade fuel into the Kerch Strait in Russian-occupied Crimea, Russian state media reported on Monday, threatening an environmental disaster in the biodiversity hotspot.

The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means

Does your mind regularly drift to your to-do list during family dinner? Do you check emails every morning before you've even had coffee? Have you turned down social plans because you "need" to catch up on work?If these questions hit close to home, you might be too emotionally invested in your work — and it's costing you more than you realize.

4 subtle signs you're too emotionally invested at work: ‘It's costing you more than you realize,' says executive coach

Micah Parsons says he doesn’t need to be the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL, and the star edge rusher of the Dallas Cowboys isn’t expecting a contract that averages $40 million per season.The fourth-year player out of Penn State would like to have a deal in place before the offseason starts in the spring, but also said he doesn’t intend to hold out.

Micah Parsons isn’t thinking holdout before big payday for Cowboys’ star pass rusher

Troubled discount furniture and home decor retailer Big Lots will initiate going-out-business sales at its remaining locations after a deal to find a purchaser fell through.In a release Thursday, Big Lots said it no longer anticipates being able to complete a previously announced agreement with a private equity group to salvage the company.

Big Lots initiates going-out-of-business sales at remaining locations

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security says suspected perpetrator confessed to starting blaze after dispute with staff.A suspected arson attack at a cafe and karaoke bar in Vietnam’s Hanoi has killed 11 people and injured two others, police have said.Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security said on Thursday that it had arrested a man who confessed to starting the blaze on the ground floor of the building following a dispute with staff.

Arson at karaoke bar in Vietnam’s Hanoi kills 11, police say

Your professional reputation will take you further in your career than your education and skills alone.That's why it's important to have "status" within your workplace — in other words, decision-making influence and the respect of your co-workers — says Alison Fragale, a UNC

These 4 toxic mindsets can hurt you at work, psychologist says: They impact ‘all of us’

University of Idaho student stabbings suspect attacks warrants and evidence used to get themJoin 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.

Idaho prosecutors reject Bryan Kohberger's many attacks on search warrants

Dec. 19 (UPI) -- An egg bought from a supermarket was donated to a British charity and fetched $250 at auction due to an unusual feature: its "almost perfectly spherical" shape.The egg was originally found in a dozen bought from a grocery store in Ayr, Scotland, and was purchased by Lambourn, Berkshire, resident Ed Pownell for $187 via auction house Thomson Roddick Callan.

'Almost perfectly spherical' egg auctioned for $250

Pakistan’s foreign ministry warns sanctions have ‘dangerous implications’ for the ‘strategic stability of the region’.Pakistan has denounced new US sanctions on the country’s ballistic missile programme as “discriminatory” and said they put the region’s peace and security at risk.

Pakistan slams US sanctions on ballistic missile programme

As NPR correspondent Emily Feng reported in our three-part series "The Black Gate," hundreds of thousands of Uyghur people have been detained in China. They've been subjected to torture, forced labor, religious restrictions, and even forced sterilization.In this episode from 2021, our colleagues at the history podcast Throughline explore who the Uyghur people are, their land, their customs, their music and how they've become such a target in China today.

Five Fingers Crush The Land from NPR's Throughline

Mahomes sprained an ankle SundayFox News Flash Top Sports Headlines for December 19Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Earlier this week, Patrick Mahomes said he didn't want to put himself in "harm's way" and wanted to "protect" himself after sustaining an apparent ankle sprain.

Patrick Mahomes, previously critical of Chiefs' tight schedule, will play despite ankle injury

Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Peacock announced Thursday that Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy will star in their new series The Good Daughter. Byrne also executive produces.The limited series is a crime thriller. Byrne and Fahy play Samantha and Charlotte Quinn respectively.Charlotte is a lawyer who witnesses a violent crime which brings bag back memories of the one she and her sister experienced 28 years before.

Rose Byrne, Meghann Fahy to star in Peacock's 'Good Daughter'

Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway are slated for major upgrades in 2025.These include an all-new cinema and dining experience, a revamped outdoor recreational venue, larger dining establishments, and more luxurious suites.Norwegian Bliss OverhaulThe 2018-built Norwegian Bliss will undergo a January 17 to February 2 dry dock next year.

Major Upgrades Announced for Norwegian Bliss and Breakaway

Australia passed one of the strictest internet crackdowns in the world last month, banning children under 16 from being on social media or opening new accounts.The law, which takes effect a year from now, holds social media companies responsible for verifying kids' ages. Not complying could trigger fines up to nearly $50 million.

How will Australia's under-16 social media ban work? We asked the law's enforcer

A man has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of planting a bomb that killed General Igor Kirillov, the man who was responsible for Russia's nuclear, biological and chemical safetyLieutenant General Igor KirillovA man accused of orchestrating a scooter bomb attack that killed Vladimir Putin's top nuclear general, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, has made a chilling confession during his arrest. The 54 year old general, who was in charge of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological defence troops, died

Man who 'planted bomb that killed Putin's nuclear general' makes chilling confession during arrest

Empty your carts and step away from the Instagram ads... I'll be the first to admit I've been the victim of a "too good to be true" deal on something I've seen online (the Instagram ads just get me sometimes, OK?). So, if you're an impulsive online shopper like me, I hope you'll find some comfort in these r/ExpectationVsReality photos of people definitely NOT getting what they paid for.  1. This "crystal" mug:  2. This "giant donut":  3. This "bird" lamp:  4. This reindeer "yard decor":  5. Yet another

20 Poor, Unfortunate Souls Who Placed An Online Order And Regretted It Immediately

Father-of-three Marek Marzec, 48, has died after an illness caused by lethal dust from cutting quartz kitchen worktops left him 'unable to breathe and in terrible pain'A dad-of-three who developed a lung disease after years of cutting kitchen worktops in "appalling working conditions" has died.

Dad dies after being told he had just weeks to live after years of cutting kitchen worktops

According to a YouTuber who visited the city, it's got some interesting historyThere is a city in the world that’s so big it could fit an entire country’s population within it, and you’ve probably never heard of it.That’s right, not the biggest country on Earth, but a city.

There is a city in the world that houses 32 million people that no one has ever heard of

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost troops their paychecks over the holidays unless some agreement is reached before Friday’s deadline to prevent a government shutdown, the Pentagon warned.Even if they don’t get paid, those troops will be required to report for duty both overseas and at home, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said Thursday.

Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays

The deadline to avert a partial government shutdown is end of day FridayRep. Anna Paulina Luna believes funding bill will passRep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., discusses congressional efforts to avert a government shutdown and the House speakership on ‘Your World.’The House of Representatives is set to imminently vote on a bill backed by President-elect Trump to avert a government shutdown.

Trump-backed bill to avoid government shutdown to see imminent House vote

If the federal government shuts down Friday, work at numerous publicly funded agencies would slow or stop altogether, while millions of government employees would stop receiving paychecks.But Social Security benefits would still go out.Social Security is considered a mandatory program, and is not funded by the shorter-term continuing-resolution bills that have kept the government in operation in recent years amid Washington political gridlock.

How a government shutdown affects Social Security payments: What you need to know

ToplineA Georgia appeals court ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from overseeing the criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump and his allies due to her romantic relationship with former prosecutor Nathan Wade—which could substantially draw out the case, or end it altogether, as a new prosecutor will have to be appointed.

Fani Willis Disqualified In Trump Georgia Case—Here’s What Happens Next

The teaser gives fans their first look at David Corenswet’s take on the Man of Steel, as well as Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor.It's a bird, it's a plane, no — it's Krypto the Superdog, the Man of Steel's right-hand canine, making an appearance in the upcoming "Superman" movie's teaser trailer on Thursday.

‘Superman' trailer unveils James Gunn superhero epic — and Krypto the Superdog

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Bird flu has been detected in a backyard flock in Southwest Louisiana after a person exposed to the flock tested positive for the illness.The SWLA resident was the first person in the state diagnosed with H5N1 and became the first person in the U.S. with a severe case of the disease in the current outbreak.

Bird flu found in SWLA backyard flock after person hospitalized

Clinton's comments came just as House Speaker Mike Johnson released a new version of a continuing resolutionClinton says Democrats have bad habit of 'giving up' on certain groups because of demographicsFormer President Bill Clinton said his party insulted voters at times by writing off certain demographic groups over lack of support.

Hillary Clinton says Republicans are taking orders from 'world's richest man' to shut down government

Chevrolet made waves upon the announcement of the 2025 ZR1, as the car marked the most powerful factory Corvette ever created. As expected, Chevy has since been eager to prove the C8 ZR1's performance potential. We've already seen how the upcoming Vette can use all 1,064 horsepower to achieve a 233-mph top speed, so it was only a matter of time before Chevrolet confirmed what it would do in the quarter-mile.

Chevrolet Revealed The C8 ZR1's Mindblowing 0-60 MPH And 1/4 Mile Times

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported 271,484 immigrants last fiscal year, marking the highest level of deportations since 2014, according to a newly released annual report.President-elect Donald Trump plans to make mass deportation a cornerstone of his incoming administration, rebuking President Joe Biden’s handling of immigration policy.

Biden carried out the highest level of deportations since 2014, new report says

For less than $20, and in less than 20 minutes, you can add this trending style to the presents under your tree(Image credit: Future, Olivia Wolfe)With just a week left until Christmas, most of our present shopping is starting to wrap up, and now all that's left to do is the wrapping itself. And while it's a task that tends to be one of the less luxurious to-dos, I love adding hand-crafted details, especially around the holidays. And if you're looking for an inexpensive out-of-the-box way to wrap your gifts

I Tried This Simple Studded Wrapping Paper DIY and My Presents Have Never Looked So Chic

NBA ratings are down 25% from last seasonFox News Flash Top Sports Headlines for December 19Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Fewer people are watching the NBA than in previous years, including some of the sport's top names.