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The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for money or verification codes.
NCAA president Charlie Baker says the organization's transgender athlete policy won't change after the Supreme Court upheld state laws on women's sports.
Rama Duwaji flew to Mallorca for an Islamic spiritual wellness retreat while New York City celebrated America 250, sparking criticism from officials.
The Minnesota Twins send Joe Ryan to the mound against the New York Yankees as both starters bring dominant day-game ERA splits to the series.
Princess Diana's childhood friend Katherine Hanbury is auctioning letters and photos, including a honeymoon letter revealing Diana's early royal life.
Dave Chappelle told Anderson Cooper he understands why Trump "gets mad" before sending a direct message about Haitian immigrants in Springfield.
Firefighters battled a fire on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's July Fourth fireworks while Trump praised the bridge in his National Mall speech.
Test your Taylor Swift knowledge with this quiz celebrating the pop superstar's headline-making romance with Travis Kelce. Featured this week: wedding details, memorable moments from their love story and the celebrity guests making headlines.
Missouri mom Shakeela Martin was fatally struck by nearby gunfire outside a gas station while getting slushies with two of her children.
A California water shortage forced Gaviota rest areas on Highway 101 to close through Oct. 1, leaving a 35-mile gap without state restrooms.
Reports suggest the federal probe into Gavin Newsom's orbit began during the Biden administration, complicating his claims of a Trump-directed attack.
From Noah Wyle in "The Pitt" to Pedro Pascal in "The Last of Us," these Gen X actors born between 1965 and 1980 only get better with age.
Brazil takes on Norway in a World Cup clash where Erling Haaland has five goals, while Mexico puts its perfect record on the line against England.
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter crashed in the Arabian Sea, and after 102 hours searching over 14,000 square miles, the Navy suspended its rescue effort.
German fan Sebastian Krause broke down crying during an NBC 10 Boston interview after American kindness during the 2026 World Cup defied his fears.
Josh Shapiro called for "radical reform" of the Supreme Court on "Morning Joe," joining Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg in embracing court packing.
The Judeo-Christian values of America’s founders demand a deep, historic support for Israel that goes far beyond politics to honor our nation's shared moral heritage.
Archaeologists uncovered a second cannonball near the Alamo Church that may have been fired during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, undisturbed for 190 years.
A new full-length trailer and 4K remastered re-release precede Mel Gibson's long-awaited sequel, "The Resurrection of the Christ," set for 2027.
Trump delivered a 37-minute America 250 speech after a lightning delay, honoring Gold Star families and vowing to defeat communism forever.
WWE legend Torrie Wilson wished America a happy 250th in patriotic bikinis while readers fired up charcoal grills and shared their smoked meat.
Jordan Davis shared photos from an axis deer hunt in Hawaii, sparking backlash despite the animals being a documented invasive species there.
Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton recreated the viral Indiana Fever pointing meme on "Friday Night SmackDown" during a six-woman tag team match.
Leah Stewart reads global supporter messages during sleepless nights as her recovery from the Coogee Beach shark attack and amputation continues.
From waitress to rapper, busboy to comedian — celebrities like Nicki Minaj and Chris Rock got their start working at Red Lobster restaurants.