World Health Organization, experts reach landmark agreement on how to define airborne diseases

The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have established a consensus on what it means for a disease to spread through the air, officials said.

Half of US states revolt against EPA crackdown on gas cars with major legal challenge

FIRST ON FOX: A coalition of 25 states filed a federal legal challenge against the Biden administration on Thursday, arguing its crackdown on gas-powered cars is illegal.

CFPB's Activist Regulators Are at It Again

Biden set to block millions of acres in Alaska from oil, gas drilling in Earth Day action

The Biden admin is expected to lock up millions of acres across the National Petroleum Reserve, an oil-rich block of federal land in Alaska designated by Congress for development.

8 things that we could change about Tax Day forever

Tax Day is behind us, but it already looms large for next year. The FairTax would give us eight things to help us take the power from the IRS and change April 15 forever.

South Korea delays plan to admit more medical school students as doctors' strike drags on

South Korea's government is adjusting its plan to increase admissions to medical schools amid a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctors, officials said.

White House hosted meeting with climate activist group that sparked chaos at recent DC gala

The climate protest group Climate Defiance, which disrupted an event with Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Washington, D.C., this week was recently invited for a private meeting at the White House.

Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom

After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, complaints that pregnant women were turned away from emergency rooms in the U.S. spiked in 2022, according to federal documents.

Left-wing climate group with shady backing takes prominent role against gas stoves

An upstart climate activist group known as Gas Leaks is increasing in prominence and financial backing, despite much of its information being shielded from the public.

6 ways homeowners and landlords can protect themselves against squatters

Daniel Phillips, who specializes in landlord and tenant disputes, offers six helpful ways homeowners and landlords can prevent squatters before nightmare scenarios unfold.

Agitator behind ‘Death to America’ chants in Chicago contributes to Iran state TV, Hezbollah-linked channel

Activist who led crowd in chants of “Death to America" has a long past of promoting Iran and the causes of terrorist organizations while claiming to hold “anti-war" stance.

In the new Portland, legalized hard drugs are out, business is in

Times are changing rapidly in the new Portland. The tolerance of drugs is long gone and business is back. The region is working hard to welcome investment and serve as a tech hub.

Biden launches billion-dollar climate work program as part of Earth Day actions

President Biden is moving forward with establishing the "groundbreaking" climate corps program, employing thousands of Americans to fight global warming.

UN plastic pollution treaty talks approach deadline in Canada

In Canada, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Plastics must decide on the scope of a treaty to limit global plastics pollution.

Haiti's health system pushed to the brink of collapse by rampant gang violence

Life-saving medication and equipment are scarce in Haiti's Port-au-Prince hospitals and clinics due to escalating gang control, according to health officials.

Former rugby star Wally Lewis urges Australian government to fund CTE support services

Wally Lewis, a former rugby player from Australia, has appealed to the Australian government for increased funding for support services and education for CTE.

Slovakia's public broadcasting overhaul allows government to control media, critics say

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has faced intense backlash for his decision to overhaul the country's public radio and television services.

New Jersey woman recovering after receiving successful pig kidney transplant

Doctors at NYU Langone Health performed a groundbreaking series of surgeries on a New Jersey woman facing kidney failure. Lisa Pisano received a pig kidney transplant.

Biden admin cracks down on power plants fueling nation's grid

The White House on Thursday announced new environmental regulations cracking down on fossil fuel power plants, which are the largest source of electricity nationwide.

Carney on 'Kudlow': Biden Regulations Are Strangling the Economy

Breitbart economics editor John Carney said Thursday on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow" that President Joe Biden is implementing regulations that were crushing the economy.

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US energy giant sounds alarm on Biden's climate rules targeting power plants

One of the nation's largest energy companies, which provides power to more than eight million customers, said President Biden's environmental regulations will threaten the grid.

Minneapolis ordinance imposes highest minimum cigarette price in America

The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to impose a minimum cigarette price of $15 per pack — the highest in the country.

Officials knew Manhattan Project chemicals disposed improperly at Missouri sites, documents reveal

Records have revealed that government officials knowingly disposed toxic chemicals improperly while trying to convince the people of St. Louis that the site was cleaned.

Biden's capital gains tax proposal could crush the economy, experts say

President Biden is under fire in response to his effort to hike the top capital gains tax rate to its highest-ever level, a move experts say would crush the economy.

Baby girl rescued from dead mother's womb following Israeli airstrike dies in Gaza hospital

A premature baby girl who was rescued from her mother's womb after her mother was killed in an Israeli airstrike has died in a Gaza hospital, her uncle said.

South Korean police raid incoming medical association leader's office over prolonged strikes

South Korean police on Friday conducted a raid on the office of Lim Hyun-taek, the incoming leader of the Korean Medical Association, according to authorities.

Youth-led climate change lawsuits gain momentum with backing of liberal, dark money group

A nonprofit with big-money backing from progressive funding streams is pursuing high-stakes climate litigation nationwide and worldwide that targets fossil fuels on behalf of youth.

New federal transgender rules place women's workplace rights 'under attack,' EEOC commissioner charges

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published new guidance detailing an employer could be found guilty of harassment over bathrooms and pronouns.

Mississippi lawmakers poised to vote on Medicaid expansion plan with work mandate

Mississippi legislators are set to vote on a Medicaid expansion plan this week would require new program recipients to be employed at least 100 hours a month.

Fmr governor rails against Obamacare’s rising costs: 'More crony capitalism'

Former Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal blasted Obamacare and President Joe Biden's handling of crucial issues to the American people.

On this day in history, May 1, 1931, Empire State Building opens during Great Depression

The Empire State Building, the world's tallest skyscraper at the time and perhaps still the most famous in the world, opened on this day in history, May 1, 1931.

I asked Congress to stop a ‘Big Brother’ power grab that victimizes small businesses

'Big Brother' financial regulations invade the privacy of business owners. I went to Congress to get them to help protect the more than 33 million small businesses in the US.

Mexican beer the most popular in US: Cinco de Mayo will fiesta to the flavor of these cinco cervezas

Modelo Especial, brewed in Mexico, is the top-selling beer in the United States following years of growth and in the wake of the Bud Light Dylan Mulvaney disaster.

'Damning' report details Biden admin’s Big Tech 'censorship' push

A House committee report details Biden administration efforts to censor platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Amazon, as recorded in the companies' internal communications.

Black influencer tells Dr. Phil Biden student loan handouts a 'slap in the face' to those who didn't take debt

Multiple people on Dr. Phil's show scorched President Biden’s attempt to fix the student loan crisis, arguing instead that America needs to address predatory lending at colleges.

Biden's radical trade commission wages war on American AI

Biden's radical FTC head Lina Khan has sided against US tech companies and pushed foreign regulation. Her actions jeopardize national security and undercut American AI.

China urged by state agencies to ramp up number of ICU beds

China has been urged to boost its number of intensive care unit beds as part of its public health strategy, according to a statement by several state agencies.

Some Alzheimer's cases may be caused by copies of a single gene, research shows

Researchers have identified a genetic form of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in people who inherit two copies of the APOE4 gene. The study marks a breakthrough.

Rumble reveals censorship demands from surprising list of countries as CEO to testify on free speech threats

Chris Pavlovski, CEO of Rumble, is set to testify before Congress on censorship efforts by foreign governments against his company's site, including by a surprising number of U.S. allies.

Tennessee-based company fined $650K for illegally employing children to clean meat processing plants

Fayette Janitorial Service LLC has agreed to pay nearly $650,000 in penalties after an investigation found it employed at least two dozen minors to clean meat processing facilities.

Ohio doctor whose views on COVID-19 vaccinations drew complaints has medical license reinstated

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, an Ohio doctor who gained notoriety for making false claims about COVID-19 vaccines, had her medical license reinstated after it was suspended.

Wisconsin wedding barns sue state over new liquor license law

Two Wisconsin wedding barns are suing the state in a bid to block the enactment of a new law requiring them to obtain liquor licenses.

Republicans keep pressure on NPR and controversial CEO amid political bias scandal

Republicans are keeping the pressure on NPR and CPB after a senior editor at the former alleged a partisan bias in the newsroom that affected coverage.

Here's how DEI in the control tower threatens airline safety

Congress looks poised to enact a five-year reauthorization for the FAA by Friday. But something critical is missing from the bill: a total ban on DEI in the aviation industry.

Is China More Capitalist Than the United States?

Green housing mandates are pushing Americans more into the red

The Biden administration picked a bad time to roll out its new "green" energy housing mandates, which will add $31,000 to the cost of a new home.

Families struggling to afford home care leading to more youth caregivers: nonprofit founder

Connie Siskowski, president of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, said the economy and an aging population needing more complex care has led to more youth caregivers.

MORTON: DOL’s Contractor Rule Is a Threat to Truckers' Livelihoods

MEYERS: EPA's Groundbreaking Regulations: A Comprehensive Shift in Heavy-Duty Truck Emissions Standards

Kansas bill cracking down on foreign land ownership vetoed by Democratic governor

Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a bill limiting foreign land ownership, in a move Republicans castigated as apathetic toward national security threats.

Man's Clever and Funny Response to City After They Told Him He Had to Hide His Boat Behind a Fence

‘Cheers’ star declares why he thinks working-class Americans support Trump: ‘He knows how to build things’

"Cheers" and "Toy Story" actor John Ratzenberger told Fox News Digital that he supports former President Trump because "he knows how to build things."

Georgians protest proposed law restricting 'foreign influence' in media as parliament approves final vote

Critics of a proposed media governance law in Georgia launched mass protests as Georgia's parliament prepared for a final vote on the proposal.

Ex-pharmacy exec sentenced for role in deadly meningitis outbreak caused by mold-tainted drugs

Barry Cadden, the former president of New England Compounding Center, has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.

21-year-old whose speech was impaired by tumor has voice replicated through AI smartphone app

Lexi Bogan lost her voice after doctors removed a tumor near her brain. In April, she regained her voice through an AI-generated clone trained on a snippet of her teenage voice.

Sickle cell patient offers hope to Ugandan community where disease is prevalent

A Ugandan woman who has directly confronted the challenges of living with sickle cell disease has converted her personal journey into advocacy, she says.

Georgian parliament holds final reading of divisive 'Russian law' proposal on foreign influence in media

Thousands gathered to protest again as Georgia's parliament held its third and final reading of a divisive foreign influence bill known to critics as "the Russia law."

Highway safety administration warns against sticking aftermarket decals on steering wheels following accident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a warning not to stick decals onto car steering wheels after a driver was severely hurt by one during a crash.

WHO approves second vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease dengue as outbreaks intensify

The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, manufactured by Takeda, for children aged six to 16 living in regions with high rates.

Whistleblower alleges mistakes in initial East Palestine disaster response

A whistleblower who wrote the software used by a high-tech EPA plane after the East Palestine derailment described the federal response as tardy and mistake-ridden.

Missouri lawmakers vote to renew Medicaid program held hostage by monthslong filibuster

The Republican-led Missouri Legislature voted Wednesday to renew a Medicaid program worth over $4 billion that had found itself in limbo for months.

South Korean court denies request from striking doctors to block plan boosting medical school admissions

A South Korean court has upheld the government's controversial plan to significantly increase medical school admissions, which has led to a months-long standoff.

House committee demands Biden agency staff reveal travel history amid electioneering claims

The committees tasked with overseeing small business and the SBA sent a letter demanding travel schedules of agency officials amid allegations relating to voter registration in their official capacities.

Meet the American who invented sliced bread: Otto Rohwedder, hard-luck hawkeye

Otto Rohwedder of Davenport, Iowa, created the invention by which all others are judged — sliced bread — in 1928. His innovation quickly changed consumer culture.

$3B for EPA's lead pipe replacement program sent to states based on unverified data, watchdog says

The EPA inspector general criticized the agency's method of allocating funds for states to replace lead pipes, claiming that inaccurate data was used.

Fmr. Obama Econ. Adviser El-Erian: Regulation, Spending Helped Create Inflationary Environment

On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” economist, President of Queens’ College, Allianz Chief Economic Adviser, and former Obama Global Development Council Chair Dr. Mohamed El-Erian said that it will be “very hard” to get inflation from

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