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Ya, ya, it's true: fans turned up the sound on Christmas Day while Beyoncé took the stage during the halftime of the Houston Texans versus Baltimore Raven game.The show marked the first time the artist performed any of the music from her country album, "Cowboy Carter," in front of a live audience.

Beyoncé performs 'Cowboy Carter' hits during Christmas NFL halftime show on Netflix

CNN —At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight in an “ambush” by the former forces of deposed leader Bashar al-Assad, the interior ministry said on Thursday, in an indication of challenges for the country’s new government.The attack in the countryside of the Tartus region also injured 10 officers, according to the ministry.

At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say

PITTSBURGH -- Mike Tomlin and his team didn't mince words in the aftermath of the Steelers' third straight loss."That sucked, to be blunt," the coach said after the Steelers' 29-10 Christmas Day loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. "Not the type of ball we want to play and really kind of eerily similar to our last performance in that we're not doing the fundamental things well enough."

Tomlin, Steelers blunt as struggles continue in loss to Chiefs

Injured pedestrians were taken to area hospital following the taxi cab crashNYC taxi smashes into pedestrians on Christmas DayAt least six people were injured when a taxi cab hit them in Herald Square near the iconic Macy's store. (Fox 5 New York)A taxi cab plowed into a group of pedestrians in busy New York City, leaving at least six injured at an iconic tourist hot spot on Christmas Day.

New York City taxi cab plows into group of pedestrians on Christmas Day, leaves at least 6 injured

The ruling BJP has accused the billionaire of financing opposition-championed initiatives critical of Modi that it claims are aimed at destabilising India.New Delhi, India — As India’s Parliament convened for its winter session in late November, the world’s largest democracy braced for heated exchanges between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition, led by the Congress party.

How George Soros became ‘Enemy Number 1’ for India’s Modi

‘That’s not what they paid me for’Home Depot worker and TikTok creator Original_spiritual_hoochie (@big_boss_ceecee) recently struck a chord with retail workers everywhere in a viral rant that garnered 85,000 views and over 1,200 comments. Her frustration? Customers who create unnecessary messes in stores, leaving workers to clean up after them.

‘I hate customers’: Home Depot worker shows the mess that customers left for her on purpose

Three people were shot and one person was stabbed following what authorities believe to be a family dispute at a restaurant in the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.The incident unfolded on Christmas Day at a restaurant outside the security checkpoint, Phoenix police spokesperson Mayra Reeson said at a news conference.

3 people shot and 1 person stabbed at Phoenix airport following apparent family dispute

CNN —Five journalists have been killed in an overnight Israeli strike that hit their vehicle in Gaza, Al-Awda Hospital said in a statement on Thursday.The vehicle, belonging to Al-Quds Today Television, was parked outside the hospital when it was hit, according to the hospital.

Israeli strike kills five journalists in Gaza, hospital says

Kai Höss shares message of God's grace, speaks out against antisemitismJoin 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.

Grandson of former commandant of Auschwitz on rise of antisemitism, his life as a pastor

TOKYO (AP) — Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. There was no impact on flight safety, it said.

Japan Airlines was hit by a cyberattack, delaying flights during the year-end holiday season

The Kremlin on Thursday warned against speculating what may have caused an Azerbaijan Airlines flight to crash, killing 38 of the 67 on board, after an aviation expert said evidence indicated that a Russian anti-missile battery may have brought down the passenger plane.The Embraer 190 crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, while en route from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny in Chechnya in Russia on Wednesday.

Kremlin warns against speculation that Russia shot down Azerbaijan Airlines flight

The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the US, after President Joe Biden signed a law on Christmas Eve bestowing the honour upon the white-headed and yellow-beaked bird of prey.The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, appearing on the Great Seal of the US - used on US documents - since 1782.

Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years

Oregon became the first 'sanctuary state' in 1987Trump incoming 'border czar' Tom Homan outlines plan for mass deportationsTom Homan explains how he plans to implement mass deportations for illegal migrants on ‘Hannity.’Oregon’s top law enforcement officer rolled out what she called bilingual "Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit" to help residents refresh their knowledge of the Beaver State’s relevant laws.

Oregon AG creates sanctuary ‘toolkit’ ahead of likely Trump-Homan illegal immigration crackdown

Big money, big ideas and big egos — the art world has all the necessary ingredients for a juicy controversy.This may be why eye-rolling and schadenfreude emerge so virulently whenever said controversies occur. After all, as the American painter Ad Reinhardt once quipped: “Art is too serious to be taken seriously.”

Divisive royal portraits and a $6.2-million banana: 2024’s biggest art controversies

It might be worth checking your bathroom cabinets A British surgeon spoke on his podcast and highlighted the dangers of using certain types of mouthwash. Karan Rajan argued that a person should stay clear of this certain type of mouthwash due to it increasing a person's chance of developing a type of cancerSpeaking on his podcast, the British NHS worker went as far as to suggest people should avoid buying the mouthwash and think about alternatives.He has also instructed people to read the labels beforehand

Doctor gives strong cancer warning to anyone who uses mouthwash

Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy Johnson are known for their playful on-screen chemistry, but the former took it to new levels with a hilarious lie about his singing careerNFL legend Terry Bradshaw's humorous side has been unveiled once again after the public learnt of a gag he played on close pal Jimmy Johnson.

Terry Bradshaw leaves FOX NFL Sunday star red-faced as 'off-screen lie' comes to light

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, another outgoing Squad member, also said there's a 'good chance' he'll seek office againFox News Flash top headlines for December 26Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., a member of the progressive cadre of lawmakers known as the "Squad," thinks she will eventually run for political office again.

Ousted Rep Cori Bush thinks she'll seek office again: 'I will always be Squad'

‘I am over this.’Walmart won’t let this mom exchange this item that she very much needs to take care of her newborn baby. They seem to be breaking policy, but why?Having a newborn baby is stressful enough. There are months of sleeplessness, breastfeeding (if you choose to do it) can be painful, and first-time parents are often jittery about whether they’re doing things right.

‘I was unaware of a policy change’: Walmart customer tries to return common household item. Then a worker intervenes

What we know about the holidays at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.Since his arrest on September 17th, longtime rapper and mogul Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail four times while he awaits trial. The latest instance came in December of this year, when a judge ruled the rapper ‘could not be trusted’ and cemented the fact he’d be spending the holidays behind bars.

A Jail Employee Spoke Out About What Holidays Are Really Like At Diddy's Prison And What He'll Get To Eat On Christmas Day 'Nobody Wants To Be Here'

It’s the thought that counts, but a woman has been left wondering what exactly she’s received as a secret Santa present.The “baffling” gift, which was given to her by an anonymous colleague, was so disturbing that she admitted: “To be honest, I’m disgusted by it.”

My secret Santa gift at work was so awful I had to get HR involved — and it’s not what you think

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A taxi veered onto a busy Manhattan sidewalk on Christmas Day, striking six pedestrians, including a 9-year-old boy, the New York Police Department said.The collision occurred around 4 p.m. at 34th St. and 6th Ave., outside the flagship Macy's store at Herald Square. The 58-year-old man driving the taxi hit a 9-year-old boy and five women, ages 19 to 49, an NYPD spokesperson said.Four people, including the driver, the child and two woman, 41 and 49, were taken to nearby hospitals in stable condition. The other

Taxi strikes 6 people on NYC sidewalk on Christmas Day near iconic movie location

Many legacy media figures, commentators ran cover on Biden’s mental fitness before debateTom Cotton: Mainstream media covered this up for four yearsSen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., responds after President Bidens mistakes during a NATO conference, including confusing Zelensky for Putin.Legacy media outlets spent much of the first half of 2024 insisting President Biden was still sharp and claimed videos suggesting otherwise were "cheap fakes" until his disastrous debate performance forced an immediate about-face.

Looking back on 2024: Liberal media insisted Biden was still sharp until debate debacle exposed him

This is an adapted excerpt from the Dec. 17 episode of “All In with Chris Hayes.”Democrats have now settled on their committee leadership picks for the 119th Congress. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia was elected by his caucus to be the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee.

Democrats need to start taking the age issue seriously

Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of harassment on the set of “It Ends With Us” and claims he coordinated a smear campaign against her.NEW YORK — Blake Lively's claims that "It Ends With Us" director and co-star Justin Baldoni unleashed a smear campaign against her have gained support from a new lawsuit that Baldoni's former publicist filed against him.The lawsuit was lodged Tuesday in New York state court in Manhattan by Stephanie Jones, who began representing Baldoni in 2017. It said the actor and

Blake Lively's claims that movie co-star launched smear campaign gets support in publicist's suit

Key TakeawaysFemale stroke survivors are less likely to take meds that could prevent a second strokeThey’re less likely to take cholesterol-lowering drugs or blood thinners than menMexican-American women appeared to drive these numbersOriginally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

Women Are Less Likely Than Men to Take Medication After a Stroke, Study Suggests

The Federal Maritime Commission opened its probe into Spain this monthIsrael, Hamas hostage negotiations stalled: ‘Pressure is certainly building’Former Pentagon official Simone Ledeen weighs in on the state of Israel, Hamas hostage negotiations during an appearance on ‘Fox News Live.’A trio of House Democrats in the progressive "Squad" are demanding an end to the U.S.-led investigation into a key ally's anti-Israel arms embargo.

'Squad' Dems demand end to US investigation into anti-Israel weapons embargo

We all know the Yamaha R3 has an uber-reliable parallel-twin engine. The mill debuted a long time ago, has never had any major reliability complaints, and is known to take a lot of abuse. So it’s only fair to think how much can you extract from the engine if you go all out on upgrades.

Meet The Yamaha R3 With More Power Than A Harley-Davidson Sportster

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was recently published by Alcove Press. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.

Your kid is spending too much time on their phone. Here’s what to do about it

ksnyd_10/ShutterstockThe U.S. offers no shortage of scenic spots perfect for photography enthusiasts or anyone looking to unwind and soak up sweeping natural landscape views. From Arizona's mesmerizing natural wonder of Horseshoe Bend to Vermont's awe-inspiring Stowe Pinnacle Trail and South Dakota's highly-Instagrammed Badlands National Park, breathtaking scenery awaits in every season. Many of these gems are tucked away in remote locations, often only known to locals. In Arkansas, the Ozark-St. Francis National

Hike To Arkansas' Secret Scenic Overlook Called 'The People's Place' For Its Wildly Inspiring Views

George Pimentel/Getty ImagesEven if you splurge on the most beautiful tile for your renovation, if you skip the crucial prep work, your flawless design might crumble before your eyes. That's why it's important to approach the tile-laying process with care and keep expert advice from professionals in mind. Luckily, some HGTV stars have shared their insights on the process, including Mike Holmes Jr., a licensed contractor and woodworker who you might remember from "Holmes Family Rescue." As the son of renowned

The Important Prep Work HGTV's Mike Holmes Jr. Wouldn't Skip Before Laying Tile

Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Wash.Lindsey Wasson / Reuters fileIt’s been another eventful year for U.S. air travel. Just five days into the year, a door panel blew off of a nearly new Boeing 737 Max, operated by Alaska Airlines, as it climbed out of Portland, Oregon, after sunset, plunging the airplane manufacturer back in crisis mode and delaying deliveries of new jets for months.Two weeks later, a federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways’ planned purchase