Will there be a 'superbloom' this year in California? Here's what to know

Carpets of yellow, orange and gold flowers are spreading across Southern California's deserts. This year's blooms are not as vibrant or abundant as last year's "superbloom," which followed drought-busting rains. Superblooms occur when desert stretches transform into dense wildflower fields due to dormant seeds germinating after seasons with over 30 …...Read More

Ex-French Olympian rips Joel Embiid for choosing to play for Team USA over France at Paris Olympics

A former French Olympian ripped Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid in a recent interview over the center’s decision to play for Team USA in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Embiid, who is originally from Cameroon, was granted French citizenship in July 2022 and American citizenship in September 2022. He said he …...Read More

PA appeals court revives legal battle over Pittsburgh's Columbus statue

The Commonwealth Court in Pennsylvania has upheld an Italian heritage group's challenge against the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue from a Pittsburgh park. The dispute over the Schenley Park statue has been sent back to Allegheny County Common Pleas Court for further review. The Italian Sons and Daughters of …...Read More

Gang member, convicted felon allegedly threatened to shoot Florida trooper for speeding

A documented gang member and convicted felon in Florida allegedly called dispatchers and threatened to shoot a state trooper who sped past him over the weekend. James Edward Keister Jr., 43, who works as a plumber, was driving a Mr. Rooter Plumbing work truck at about 11:30 a.m. Saturday when …...Read More

Planet Fitness hires new DEI-focused CEO amid controversy over transgender locker room policy

Planet Fitness, which plummeted $400 million in value in March after gym-goers boycotted the franchise over a transgender policy, announced it was hiring a new CEO Tuesday who has a history of pushing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Colleen Keating headed FirstKey Homes for the past four years, where she …...Read More

Hezbollah claims to shoot down Israeli drone over Lebanon

The Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah is claiming to have shot down an Israeli drone that was on a combat mission, a report says. Hezbollah said in a statement that the drone, which was "waging its attacks on our steadfast people," was brought down in the Al Aishiyeh area of southern …...Read More

Illegal marijuana grow operation uncovered in rural Maine

Law enforcement officials discovered an illicit grow operation in rural Maine, resulting in the seizure of nearly 40 pounds of marijuana. The U.S. DEA is investigating international criminal organizations operating illegal grows in about 20 states, including Maine. About 100 illicit grow operations exist in Maine, with approximately 40 search …...Read More

Trump's legal team offers peek at strategy as opening statements set to begin and more top headlines

Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. Subscribe now to get Fox News First in your email. And here's what you need to know to start your day ... COURT KICKOFF – Opening statements in Trump's historic criminal trial set to begin today. Continue reading …...Read More

Michael Avenatti defends Trump as 'victim of the system' in hush money case, says he's being targeted

EXCLUSIVE– Michael Avenatti, the one-time "most dangerous enemy" of Donald Trump who liberals hoped would bring down his presidency, thinks the hush money case against him in New York is flawed, politically motivated and part of a wider anti-democratic effort to take 2024 out of the voters' hands. And to …...Read More

Columbia University president orders virtual classes as anti-Israel protests take over: 'We need a reset'

Students at Columbia University were told in an overnight statement that all classes will be held virtually on Monday as anti-Israel protesters have taken over the campus, its president announced. Columbia University President Dr. Nemat "Minouche" Shafik said in a statement posted in the early hours Monday morning, that she …...Read More