An under-fire Houston police officer was fired Friday over her now-viral racist social media rant — as officials described her hateful outburst as “deeply disturbing.” Officer Ashley Gonzalez was formally terminated after she had been under investigation for the video she shared on Instagram, where she spewed 25 racial slurs in a 2-minute-long tirade against “black people” from inside her car. “The Houston Police Department has terminated the employment of Ashley Gonzalez,” officials announced on X Friday. “As of today, she is no longer an employee of the department. “HPD holds every officer to the highest standards of integrity and…
Silicon Valley’s biggest egos are about to get a reality check — from a no-nonsense Bay Area judge who doesn’t care how rich they are. When Elon Musk and Sam Altman square off in a high-stakes courtroom clash next week, they’ll be staring down US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers…
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Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow announced on social media Friday that his father, Bob, has passed away at age 78.”Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night as my Dad was welcomed home! Many will say sorry for your loss but the truth is he’s not lost, we…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized on Friday, TMZ reported.The New York Giants legend suffered a medical emergency in New Jersey, warranting the visit, the outlet said.Taylor’s status is unclear, but TMZ said that it does not appear to…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There may have been no finer New York minute than what occurred late Thursday night.The New York Knicks and Mets were in action, while the Jets were set to make a selection in the NFL Draft, and all hell broke loose.Within a…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq thought one of the most important calls of his life was a prank call.The Jets drafted Sadiq with the No. 16 overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, but…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham called for more honesty among the sports media, while speaking to reporters at her team’s media day on Wednesday.Cunningham was asked about a recent social media exchange, appearing to reference her calling out Yahoo Sports for an…
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He’s bin up to no good. No plane ticket, no problem. An enterprising Ryanair passenger shocked fellow flyers by stowing himself in the overhead bin during a flight from Malta to Naples, Italy. Footage of the bozo’s self-storage challenge is currently taking off, with the stowaway joking that he did…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing federal fraud allegations less than a year after a staff mutiny triggered a leadership shakeup that has plagued the organization ever since.The Justice Department has accused the self-styled civil rights nonprofit of using paid…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There’s no let up in the verbal fireworks between House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in their war of words over congressional redistricting.One day after DeSantis on Wednesday taunted Jeffries, saying “there’s nothing that could…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Mexican native green card holder who recently served as mayor of a small Kansas town pleaded guilty to voter fraud after illegally voting multiple times, according to federal authorities. He also falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration documents.The case comes…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Justice Department’s (DOJ) internal watchdog is investigating whether the agency properly handled the release of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid concerns it may have failed to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.Deputy Inspector General William M.…
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A major expansion of a popular food stand at Disneyland Park is underway as officials look to keep up with surging demand for some of the park’s most viral menu items. The Fantasyland eatery has long drawn heavy crowds, with guests lining up for items like jumbo smoked turkey legs and garlic cheesy brats, which have grown in popularity in recent years. Video posted to Instagram on April 23 by Disney Scoop Guy shows new structural elements — including an A-frame roof and vertical supports — rising above construction walls near Edelweiss Snacks, the longtime alpine-themed stand located near the Matterhorn Bobsleds…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New video captured the horrifying moment a Florida police officer’s body camera stopped a bullet from piercing his chest while conducting a routine investigation last month. The incident unfolded when Deputy Jose Rivera and his deputy trainee responded to a call regarding an…
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