‘Varney & Co.’ host Stuart Varney warns that France’s expanding demonstrations, unsustainable social spending and economic pressures offer a cautionary tale for America. #foxbusiness #shorts
| Keywords | europefrancestuart-varneyfox-businessleft-wing-policieseconomic-crisissocial-spendingpoliticswarningcautionary-taleinflationeconomyamerica-firstradical-leftsocialistanti-capitalist |
Brooklyn martial artist Crystal is teaching women street-smart self-defense after a viral video drew nearly 15 million views, and she says fighting is the last resort. Crystal, a 34-year-old Brooklyn martial-arts expert and former model, has built a following by showing women how to stay alert on New York City streets and subway platforms, then […] The post Brooklyn martial artist Crystal teaches women street-smart subway self-defense: ‘Jab them in the eyes and run’ appeared first on American Almanac .
Brooklyn martial artist Crystal is teaching women street-smart self-defense after a viral video drew nearly 15 million views, and she says fighting is the last resort. Crystal, a 34-year-old Brooklyn martial-arts expert and former model, has built a following by showing women how to stay alert on New York City streets and subway platforms, then escape before a bad situation turns worse. She told The Post she wants preparedness, not panic, to be the first line of defense. A recent self-defense video linked to her reached nearly 15 million viewers. She now counts about half a million internet fans and teaches students in person as well as online. Her pitch is blunt: notice trouble early, make noise, use what you have, and run. She frames the…Open
Modern humans still carry six leftover body parts that can spark pain, infection, and millions of surgeries a year, and most people get along fine without them. The human body still packs structures that helped distant ancestors chew tough plants, climb, and fight off germs in a very different world. Today those same parts often […] The post Six leftover body parts modern humans can live without appeared first on American Almanac .
Modern humans still carry six leftover body parts that can spark pain, infection, and millions of surgeries a year, and most people get along fine without them. The human body still packs structures that helped distant ancestors chew tough plants, climb, and fight off germs in a very different world. Today those same parts often mean sudden pain, blocked airways, or emergency surgery, and a large share of people never develop some of them at all. A New York Post feature walks through six of the most common candidates and the scale of the operations that remove them. Americans already live healthy lives after these structures come out. The numbers make the point without a lecture. Appendix removals near 300,000 a year The appendix is a…Open
| Keywords | healthmedicinehuman-healthevolutionbiologysciencesurgeryusamerican-almanacwellnessanatomymedical-researchlifestylefitnesshuman-evolutionlongevitymedical-newsresearch |
Olympic ski-jumping champion Thomas Morgenstern discovered his helicopter stolen from an Austrian hangar overnight and flown across borders, a carefully planned raid that left police hunting skilled thieves. Thomas Morgenstern, 39, learned that his Robinson R44 was missing after a break-in at Mauterndorf airfield near Salzburg. The thieves struck between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. […] The post Ski-jumping Olympic champion baffled after thieves steal helicopter and fly it across borders appeared first on American Almanac .
Olympic ski-jumping champion Thomas Morgenstern discovered his helicopter stolen from an Austrian hangar overnight and flown across borders, a carefully planned raid that left police hunting skilled thieves. Thomas Morgenstern, 39, learned that his Robinson R44 was missing after a break-in at Mauterndorf airfield near Salzburg. The thieves struck between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Monday, disabled the security cameras, wheeled the helicopter out, and flew it away. The Sun reported the theft and the former champion’s reaction. Morgenstern won three Olympic gold medals, 23 World Cup titles, and eight world championships before retiring from ski jumping in 2014. He later launched a company offering VIP flying experiences and sightseeing tours.…Open
Newly released Justice Department emails show Biden-era officials warned Merrick Garland’s school-board memo looked like an “Anti-MAGA Task Force,” raising alarms over federal pressure on parents. The Justice Department this week released a “Report to Expose the Weaponization of Government Against Parents in Schools,” along with hundreds of exhibits and internal emails about Attorney General […] The post New DOJ report shows Garland school memo sparked internal ‘Anti-MAGA Task Force’ alarms appeared first on American Almanac .
Newly released Justice Department emails show Biden-era officials warned Merrick Garland’s school-board memo looked like an “Anti-MAGA Task Force,” raising alarms over federal pressure on parents. The Justice Department this week released a “Report to Expose the Weaponization of Government Against Parents in Schools,” along with hundreds of exhibits and internal emails about Attorney General Merrick Garland’s October 4, 2021, memorandum on school board protests. Fox News reported that the documents capture senior DOJ and FBI officials objecting to the effort as political, poorly grounded, and a threat to First Amendment rights. Garland’s memo directed the FBI and U.S. Attorneys to coordinate with federal, state, and local law…Open
Scientists identified 57 new marine species and five new genera from South Atlantic deep-sea samples in just two weeks, a collaborative push researchers say accelerates taxonomy. A two-week International Species Discovery Workshop pulled together 20 taxonomists and early-career researchers from Latin America and Europe to examine deep-sea biological samples from the South Atlantic Ocean, and […] The post Researchers identify 57 new marine species from South Atlantic deep-sea samples appeared first on American Almanac .
Scientists identified 57 new marine species and five new genera from South Atlantic deep-sea samples in just two weeks, a collaborative push researchers say accelerates taxonomy. A two-week International Species Discovery Workshop pulled together 20 taxonomists and early-career researchers from Latin America and Europe to examine deep-sea biological samples from the South Atlantic Ocean, and the haul was striking: 57 species new to science and five new genera. FOX Weather reported the workshop was led by the Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census in partnership with the Schmidt Ocean Institute, with scientists in Argentina at the center of the work. The finds were logged directly onto Ocean Census NOVA, described as the world’s first…Open
Tom Cruise’s Digger bombed with just $20 million worldwide on opening weekend and is headed for a $150 million loss, industry experts say. The polarizing satire took in only $8 million in U.S. theaters and $12 million from 74 countries overseas, a brutal start after months of nonstop promotion by its megastar lead. Daily Mail […] The post Tom Cruise’s Digger posts career-worst opening, headed for huge losses appeared first on American Almanac .
Tom Cruise’s Digger bombed with just $20 million worldwide on opening weekend and is headed for a $150 million loss, industry experts say. The polarizing satire took in only $8 million in U.S. theaters and $12 million from 74 countries overseas, a brutal start after months of nonstop promotion by its megastar lead. Daily Mail reporting put the production cost at least at $125 million, with some insiders placing it nearer $160 million, plus roughly $100 million more on marketing. To break even theatrically, the film needs about $350 million worldwide. Industry experts now project a $150 million loss, framing the opening as the biggest flop of Cruise’s 45-year career. Even a Resident Evil title already two weeks into release beat…Open
Jada Pinkett Smith asked a Los Angeles court to order a mental health exam for the man suing her for $3 million, tying the request to his own emotional-distress claims. Pinkett Smith moved for an extensive psychiatric evaluation of plaintiff Bilaal Salaam after he accused her of threats, pressure, and a campaign of retaliation that […] The post Jada Pinkett Smith seeks court-ordered mental exam for man suing her over alleged threats appeared first on American Almanac .
Jada Pinkett Smith asked a Los Angeles court to order a mental health exam for the man suing her for $3 million, tying the request to his own emotional-distress claims. Pinkett Smith moved for an extensive psychiatric evaluation of plaintiff Bilaal Salaam after he accused her of threats, pressure, and a campaign of retaliation that he says wrecked his health and forced him overseas. She denies the claims. The Daily Mail reviewed the previously filed complaint and reported the defense motion seeking the exam. Salaam, a musician who says he was friendly with Will Smith for four decades, filed the intentional-infliction-of-emotional-distress suit in November 2025. He wants $3 million. Pinkett Smith’s filing argues he put his own mental and…Open
Reggie McFadden, the stand-up comic who reached TV audiences on “In Living Color” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died at 57 in Tanzania, his family confirmed. McFadden died in Tanzania, where he had lived for about 18 years, after the U.S. State Department notified his family of the death. His sister, author Bernice McFadden, confirmed […] The post Comedian Reggie McFadden, known from ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ dies at 57 appeared first on American Almanac .
Reggie McFadden, the stand-up comic who reached TV audiences on “In Living Color” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died at 57 in Tanzania, his family confirmed. McFadden died in Tanzania, where he had lived for about 18 years, after the U.S. State Department notified his family of the death. His sister, author Bernice McFadden, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter, and USA TODAY reported the family’s account as of an Oct. 5, 2026 update. The family did not yet know the date or cause of death. That gap left a familiar working comic’s final chapter unfinished for fans who knew him from 1990s sketch and sitcom stages. Born and raised in Brooklyn, McFadden built his act in New York before moving to Los Angeles. Wider…Open
Isaiah Washington revealed this weekend that his wife of 29 years died in June 2025 from a massive hemorrhagic stroke, a shock he said hit the whole family. The former Grey’s Anatomy star posted the news on Instagram after keeping the loss private for more than a year. Deadline reported that Washington said Jenise Maria […] The post Isaiah Washington discloses wife’s 2025 stroke death and urges fans to take headaches seriously appeared first on American Almanac .
Isaiah Washington revealed this weekend that his wife of 29 years died in June 2025 from a massive hemorrhagic stroke, a shock he said hit the whole family. The former Grey’s Anatomy star posted the news on Instagram after keeping the loss private for more than a year. Deadline reported that Washington said Jenise Maria Garland, also referred to in his post as Jenisa Washington, collapsed suddenly on May 31, 2025, and died on June 9. He described the death as the result of a massive hemorrhagic stroke. She never recovered. The couple had been married 29 years. Three children, he wrote, remain to carry on her legacy. Washington breaks a long silence on a private loss Washington made clear that his wife guarded her privacy. He still chose…Open
| Keywords | isaiah-washingtongrey-anatomyhollywoodcelebrityobituarystrokehealthmedical-newsdeathentertainmentpop-culturememorialwellnessbrain-health |