It seems that almost daily, a big tech company releases a new AI-driven digital assistant. Muse by Meta, Gemini by Google, dots by OpenAI. By the time this article is published, a new one from [insert tech company here] will probably have a press release touting its ability to manage your work and life — to take things off your plate, automate your processes, speed up your tedious tasks. It sounds helpful and, to lower the bar, harmless. But some researchers say this is the beginning of a treacherous path for humankind, one where bots take more and more off our…

Published on 19/10/2026 – 17:00 GMT+2 As France continues to reel from the unprecedented violence that engulfed parts of the country over the weekend, the stories of those who fought back against rioters have sparked a wave of public support. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Millions of social media users have watched the now iconic scene of a gaming shop employee in Nice, identified as Pierre, confronting looters who tried to enter his store – even after one hooded individual kicked him in the back and another person hurled objects at him. Pierre, who works at a Micromania store, told French TV network…

Scripted television shows have only been around since the early 1950s, and the medium has changed a lot over the decades. But almost every decade since the ’50s has had its own breakout series that transformed the idea of what a TV show can be. Compiling a list of the greatest television shows is subjective, and there are always great series that don’t make the final cut. Regardless, Watch With Us firmly believes that the following are the 10 best TV shows of all time, as ranked by IMDb. 10. ‘Law and Order’ (1990 – 2010, 2022 – Present) Chris…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California man convicted of drugging and raping three women and originally sentenced to 124 years in prison has been released after serving approximately 20 years, sparking outrage from local officials who have raised public safety concerns.Andrew Luster, the great-grandson of cosmetics mogul Max Factor, was released from state prison earlier this month and is reportedly residing in Glendora, California, according to KTLA.Glendora Mayor David Fredendall condemned the release in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital, calling it unacceptable that a convicted serial rapist is now reportedly living in the community.NEWSOM-BACKED…

The Transportation Security Administration is keeping its Gateside airport access program limited to just 13 airports, despite a previously announced expansion that would have allowed eligible visitors without airline tickets to pass through security at hundreds of locations nationwide. The program — known as Gateside by TSA PreCheck — allows approved PreCheck members to enter secure areas of participating airports without a boarding pass, giving them an opportunity to accompany departing travelers to their gates or greet arriving passengers.The limited rollout comes after Tulsa International Airport announced Oct. 1 that Gateside would expand to 301 additional airports beginning Oct. 2,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! OTTAWA: Residents of Alberta began voting Monday in a non-binding referendum that will determine whether the western-Canadian province should pursue separation from Canada.The vote comes at a time when the province is mourning the deaths of four soldiers, while dozens of others were injured from a fast-moving fire that burned through a military base in Alberta.While the results of a poll involving 1,021 respondents released by Abacus Data on Saturday showed that 74% of decided voters favor Alberta remaining within the Canadian Confederation, the independence issue won’t disappear for the nearly 30%…

Jingle Jangle is about to be sold out in even more stores. Trader Joe’s — home of infamous seasonal treats like Apple Cider Donuts, Pumpkin-Flavored Joe-Joe’s and the Christmas favorite Jingle Jangle — has announced more locations are on the way. The nation’s favorite grocery chain recently announced on its website that shoppers will see even more stores — over 30. The new locations will be in the following three cities and will likely open in 2027: The new stores will likely open next year, as the chain told outlets that locations open three to six months after announcement Tada…

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting October 19, 2026.860Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal’ is back on Broadway! In the aftermath of the Palisades fires which took his home, Billy reflects on his family and his career – the memories and moments that mattered the most, and how the power of laughter can overcome the most difficult of times. 860 is a…

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington said early on Monday it was investigating a late-night shooting that involved members of the National Guard, one of whom was injured.Guard members had intervened in breaking up a fight at about 11 p.m. on Sunday night, the MPD said, adding that a person involved in that fight then allegedly began firing a weapon.A Guard member was shot in the leg by the individual, according to D.C. police.”National Guard immediately gave commands to that individual to put down the gun.,” D.C. Interim Police Chief Jeffery W. Carroll told reporters at the scene. “That individual…

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday that he had instructed regional authorities to bring in “localised and partial” curfews in order to prevent further riots and looting after a weekend of violence across France. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Details of the areas that will be subject to curfews are set to be announced later on Monday. “On Saturday, despite scenes of extreme violence and major material damage, no one was killed, and that is a miracle,” the PM said following a meeting of the government’s crisis response team. Lecornu also defended the work of police officers who had confronted groups…

Not only did Dancing With the Stars alum Gleb Savchenko have harsh words for Alan Bersten recently — he also took aim at judge Carrie Ann Inaba. In a TikTok video posted on Sunday, October 18, Savchenko, 43, reacted to the brewing controversy over Inaba’s criticism of what she described as an illegal lift during Jenna Johnson and Harry Shum Jr.’s Super Bowl Night performance last week. “I just watched Jenna and Harry’s samba, and I think it was a really entertaining dance. It was really cool,” he began. “I don’t think it was like an OG samba — it…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former President Barack Obama sparked an online firestorm on Sunday after posting his support for Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., amid multiple federal investigations into her immigration status and finances.”It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say,” Obama wrote. “But that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is doing to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.”The former president went on to explain in the lengthy post that the Omar situation is “appalling” and suggested the reason she is…

Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ Tony Award-winning hit musical Six will welcome back Grammy Award winner and returning queen Abigail Barlow to the role of Katherine Howard beginning November 1 at the Lena Horne Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Abigail Barlow replaces Aimie Atkinson who will depart the production October 31, 2026. Abigail Barlow (Katherine Howard) is a GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter, and composer best known for her viral pop songs including “Heartbreak Hotel” (20m+ independent streams), and as 1/2 of Barlow and Bear – the writing duo behind The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album and Disney’s Moana 2, which tallied…

Paris — French officials were considering declaring a state of emergency and implementing local curfews Monday as the nation reeled from a weekend of violence. Widespread anti-government protests in many large cities descended into riots, with damage to historic properties and thousands of arrests.In hard-hit Marseille, France’s second-largest city, all large gatherings were banned Monday in the wake of the violence, which started weeks ago as protests by young people furious over the state of their schools, but quickly snowballed into national demonstrations over the rising cost of living and declining public services. The 19th-century town hall in the city of…

At least two people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in eastern Spain, according to authorities. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footage filmed on Monday showed flooded streets and submerged cars in Beniarbeig and Oliva, near Alicante in the Valencia region. Rescuers were working to evacuate stranded residents as officials urged people to remain indoors. The Valencia region was among the worst-hit areas, with several towns cut off and residents stranded. Helicopters were deployed for rescue operations, while around 2,000 people were evacuated from seven campsites in Oliva, according to local authorities. Read the full article here