A powerful explosion ripped through an upstate New York church and injured five peopleBOONVILLE, N.Y. -- A fiery explosion ripped through a church in upstate New York on Tuesday, injuring five people including a firefighter who was badly burned while responded to reports of a gas odor in the building, officials said. New York State Police were investigating the cause of the blast, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in a rural area about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Syracuse. Two were listed in critical condition, including a firefighter who responded to the scene. Police said there was no initial indication of criminal activity related to the explosion, which sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air and severely damaged the church. The church was reportedly heated by propane cylinders, according to state troopers.

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›A mother in her mid-30s fatally shot her young daughter before turning the gun on herself inside a Las Vegas hotel room, according to police. Officers were initially called to the Rio Hotel & Casino for a welfare check, but after receiving additional information from family and friends, hotel security later discovered the two victims dead. The detailsPolice say the mother and daughter had traveled to Las Vegas for a dance or cheer competition. After officers initially responded for a welfare check and left, hotel security later went back to the room and discovered the bodies. Around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, hotel security discovered the bodies after receiving additional information from family and friends.

A prominent editor has unleashed a scathing attack on journalism schools for what he claims is their retrograde attitude toward artificial intelligence. By removing writing from reporters’ workloads, we’ve effectively freed up an extra workday for them each week. Quinn also takes several shots at journalism schools for teaching their students that AI is evil. As Kiesow suggests, AI and journalism can turn into a toxic mix very quickly. At the same time, though, many newsrooms are not going to follow the common-sense ethical guidelines that Quinn lays out.

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Claim: The White House posted an image of a candy heart on Valentine's Day in 2026 with the words "DADDY'S HOME." Rating: About this rating TrueIn mid-February 2026, a rumor spread online that the White House posted an image that said "DADDY'S HOME" on a candy heart, in an apparent reference to U.S. President Donald Trump. The official White House Facebook, Instagram and X accounts did, in fact, post a picture on Valentine's Day featuring a candy heart that said "DADDY'S HOME." The White House has previously leaned into the nickname, such as by posting a June 2025 video of someone making a "DADDY'S HOME" T-shirt design featuring Trump. Snopes has previously fact-checked other real posts from the White House, including a parody MySpace page and a depiction of Trump as a Minecraft character.

Fox News host Sean Hannity is launching a new podcast. This podcast is a chance to slow down and have those conversations, no scripts, no talking points, just real discussions with people who have something meaningful to say,” Hannity said. The podcast is part of Fox News Media, which also includes the podcasts Ruthless, Will Cain Country, Planet Tyrus and The Riley Gaines Show. “Sean Hannity remains one of the most influential voices in media, grounded by the same values and work ethic that defined his early days. We’re thrilled to expand our podcast portfolio with one of the most accomplished broadcasters to ever pick up a microphone,” said Porter Berry, president of Fox News Digital and New Media.

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A grave marker at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fresno for 28 Mexican nationals killed in a 1948 plane crash outside Coalinga. The story deemed them “deportees.” They were buried in a mass grave at Holy Cross Cemetery in Fresno under a bronze marker that read: “28 Mexican citizens who died in an airplane accident.” The American government never even bothered to tell their family members. Until January, when ICE dredged it up to once again insult the memory of the lost Mexican immigrants. ICE’s inexplicable recapOn Jan. 28, the social media accounts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement commemorated Chaffin’s death and only his. In an administration that knows no lows, dismissing the Mexican victims of the Los Gatos Canyon disaster as “illegal Mexican aliens” was particularly egregious.

The campaign “left the staff of the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) reeling,” the article says. The latter’s more than 100 clients include the California Apartment Assn., various energy groups, and Sempra, which owns the Southern California Gas Co., according to 2025 lobbying data filed with the California secretary of state. The air district estimated nearly 2,500 premature deaths would be averted as well as more than 10,000 new cases of asthma. AdvertisementPublic opponents of the rule included the Southern California Gas Co., the Cost of Living Council and several local Realtor associations and chambers of commerce. California Federal court slows a California ban on natural gas appliances A three-judge panel sided with the California Restaurant Assn.

Shares of The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT - Get Free Report) reached a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday . Get New York Times alerts: Sign UpKey Stories Impacting New York TimesHere are the key news stories impacting New York Times this week:Analysts Set New Price TargetsSeveral research firms have recently issued reports on NYT. UBS Group set a $62.00 price target on New York Times in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Evercore reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of New York Times in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. About New York TimesThe New York Times Company is a publicly traded media organization best known for publishing The New York Times newspaper and operating the NYTimes.com digital platform.

Fox News prime time host Sean Hannity will be the next cable news star to expand into podcasting. Fox News Media planned to announce Tuesday the launch of a twice-a-week podcast called “Hang Out with Sean Hannity,” featuring long-form interviews with subjects across culture, business, sports and politics. The podcast will have fresh material that could occasionally turn up on Hannity’s prime time Fox News program. Fox News Media operates its own podcast unit, with content aligned with its mostly politically conservative audience. “I won’t mention names, but we have a couple of people on the left that have agreed to do the podcast,” Hannity said.

Kosovo has marked the 18th anniversary of its declaration of independence from Serbia with a march in the capital, PristinaKosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Laura Hasani)Kosovo Security Force members march during celebrations to mark the 18th anniversary of independence, in Pristina, Kosovo, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Serbia still does not recognize the 2008 declaration of independence of Kosovo and this has been a source of persistent tension in the volatile Balkan region.

Gavin Newsom (D) was desperate to pass Proposition 50 to prove his bona fides to 2028 primary voters, Virginia Gov. Democrats have responded with a referendum in California, which is likely to help the party pick up five seats in the bright blue state. If the referendum passes, Democrats could essentially draw even or even potentially come out ahead. “We have to convince voters Democrats are the ones overreaching now,” said one GOP operative with extensive experience in Virginia who requested anonymity to speak frankly about party strategy. “When other states take extreme measures, I trust Virginia voters to respond,” Spanberger said in a statement after signing the bill creating the redistricting referendum.

- Advertisement -Fox News has announced it is launching a new podcast with Sean Hannity, set to debut next month. Hang Out with Sean Hannity will debut on Tuesday, March 3rd. The podcast will release new episodes twice per week, featuring long-form conversations between Hannity and guests filmed inside his Florida man cave. “I’ve always been interested in how people got to where they are,” said Hannity about the new project. “We’re thrilled to expand our podcast portfolio with one of the most accomplished broadcasters to ever pick up a microphone.”The new podcast will be available on YouTube, SpOTIFY, AND ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS.