Florida wildlife officials signed an executive order on Wednesday to temporarily ban the importation of sloths following dozens of animal deaths at an Orlando facility. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) executive director Col. Roger Young said the planned attraction, Sloth World, has relinquished all of its permits after a fatal intestinal infection swept through its animals.Young confirmed the outbreak is isolated to Sloth World and said inspections of other Class III wildlife facilities in Florida found no widespread issues. WORLD’S FIRST SMART DOG COLLAR USES AI TO TRACK PET HEALTH, DETECT ESCAPE ATTEMPTS NATIONWIDE FOR PET PARENTS The…

A top OpenAI executive said Wednesday the company would support a U.S.-led global AI body that includes China as competition between the two countries intensifies. Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s vice president of global affairs, told reporters the U.S. could leverage its advancements in AI to help establish a global framework aimed at building safer, more resilient systems, according to Bloomberg.”AI, in some level, transcends a lot of the prevailing or traditional trade type of issues,” Lehane said. “There is an opportunity to really start to build something up globally, and have countries around the world, including China, potentially participate.” Lehane said…

The world of KPop Demon Hunters is coming to a city near you. Netflix is partnering with AEG Presents for a world concert tour inspired by the 2025 award-winning animated hit. The concert will bring “elements of the global phenomenon to life in dynamic and unforgettable ways,” though the official lineup of performers has yet to be confirmed. Information regarding cities and ticket on-sale dates will be available later this year. Fans can join the waitlist now here. AEG Presents is not new to the K-pop genre, having promoted successful world tours for K-pop artists including Blackpink, JENNIE, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, G-Dragon, Le Sserafim, XG, NCT…

We’re ice Tea Partyers. When it comes to mixed drinks, Americans like them red white and boozy. A recent ranking of each state’s favorite cocktails found that the highly alcoholic Long Island Ice Tea was the US’ mixed drink of choice while New York — somewhat ironically — preferred a Spicy Margarita. “The Long Island Iced Tea tends to perform strongly across a wide range of states rather than dominating just one area — that consistency is what pushes it ahead nationally,” said reps for whipped cream canister company Supreme Whip, which compiled the survey. They created the buzzy study…

Two months after Matthew Perry died at age 54 in October 2023, his death was ruled an accident. But that ruling proved to be far from the end of the story. A December 2023 toxicology report concluded that Perry died from “the acute effects of ketamine.” The report noted that Perry had been receiving regular ketamine infusions to treat depression and anxiety, but his last infusion had taken place more than a week before his death. The discrepancy left room for questions about how and why Perry had ketamine in his system when he died. In May 2024, the Los…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Missouri man accused of turning social media into a virtual bomb-making classroom is now facing federal charges after investigators say his online tutorials were used by the terrorist behind the deadly New Year’s Day rampage on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.Jordan Derrick, 40, of Sweet Springs, Missouri, was arrested by the FBI Tuesday after prosecutors accused him of posting detailed online videos showing followers exactly how to manufacture explosives, detonators and improvised explosive devices using volatile chemical compounds.According to a newly unsealed criminal complaint, Derrick spent months uploading graphic, step-by-step demonstrations…

A potential peanut contamination has prompted a nationwide recall of certain instant noodle packages, federal regulators announced Tuesday. Los Angeles-based Fly By Jing voluntarily initiated the recall for select lots of its Creamy Sesame Noodles, a protein-packed vegan noodle product, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).”People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products,” the FDA said.  “We take food quality and safety seriously, and we are deeply sorry for any concern this causes. We are committed to making this right for every customer,” Fly…

The world premiere of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, written by and featuring Grammy Award winner Jennifer Nettles, is coming to PAC NYC June 28 – July 26, 2026. Ahead of the show’s premiere, get a sneak peek at the music, as Jennifer Nettles and more sing ‘Split Second Life Changing Moment’. The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman, and choreographed by Austin Mccormick. A world premiere musical – inspired by a true story – is laced with dangerous secrets and a soulful, contemporary score. What began as a single act of self-defense ripples through Palermo, creating a…

Costco’s famously chaotic gas lines could soon get a whole lot shorter… at one giant location. The bulk shopping retailer is set to dramatically expand its Santa Clarita fueling station after city officials approved plans for a huge overhaul of the site. The City of Santa Clarita approved plans for the warehouse retailer to expand its gas station. Google Maps Demolition has already begun on the premises. Barnes Group Realty/Facebook The new station is set to have 16 fueling stations. Barnes Group Realty/Facebook A Notice of Exemption filed by the City of Santa Clarita shows the project was approved March…

Members of the U.S. military who helped to rescue 11 people who were on board a plane that crashed about 80 miles off the east coast of Florida on Tuesday spoke about the dramatic incident and said it was “miraculous” that no major injuries were reported.The nail-biting incident took place about 80 miles off the coast of Melbourne, Florida, which is about 175 miles north of Miami. Military officials said an emergency locator transmitter signal from a twin-engine turboprop airplane had alerted the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District watchstanders to a potential distress situation around 11 a.m. Tuesday, and a rescue…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Reese Witherspoon is a pro at putting together cute outfits for any season, but her spring and summer wardrobe is where the star really shines — and her latest look is proof. In a recent Instagram post, the actress, producer and Hello Sunshine founder was seen sporting a creamy crochet cardigan that hit every note of relaxed coastal cool. It’s the kind of piece that whispers ‘I summer in Nantucket,’ while still being wearable for a Tuesday grocery run in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday demanded Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown comply with a new state law requiring cooperation with federal immigration authorities, warning he could take legal action if she fails to act.Paxton announced he is investigating Brown over what he described as “sanctuary policies” and sent a formal letter ordering her to pursue a 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which would allow local deputies to carry out certain federal immigration enforcement duties.The demand stems from Senate Bill 8, which took effect Jan. 1, 2026, and…

Cisco Systems is planning to cut nearly 4,000 employees as part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI), following a stronger-than-expected earnings report on Wednesday. The layoffs, representing less than 5% of the company’s global workforce, sent shares up roughly 20% in after-hours trading.The San Jose-based tech giant said the move reflects its strategy to position itself for the AI era by redirecting investment toward areas with the strongest demand and highest value. “I’m confident Cisco will be one of those winners. This means making hard decisions,” Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said.  META’S BAY AREA LAYOFFS AFFECT ROUGHLY 200…

Nomineed have been revealed for The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards. The awards celebrate the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway,honoring both mainstream and LGBTQ+-themed productions. “From the radical reimaging of our world in Prince Faggot, to the tender themes of self-discovery in Schmigadoon!, it has been a wonderful season of queer storytelling on New York stages,” says GALECA’s theater wing co-chair Sam Eckmann. “In addition to the new LGBTQ stories that we fell in love with, we were proud to see previous Dorian Theater Award winners Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Titaníque find new, fabulous life on Broadway. Our stories are connecting with wider audiences and enduring on stages both large…

Allegiant Air said Wednesday it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, finalizing a deal that combines two low-cost carriers at a turbulent time for the budget airline industry following the recent shutdown of rival Spirit Airlines. Las Vegas-based Allegiant said the transaction closed after receiving required regulatory and shareholder approvals. When the deal was first announced in January, Allegiant said it was valued at about $1.5 billion, including debt. “Today marks a defining moment in Allegiant’s history as we officially join forces with Sun Country,” Allegiant CEO Gregory Anderson said in a statement, adding that the new combined…