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Squatty Potty co-founder, Robert “Bobby” Edwards, arrested on federal child pornography charges

Robert "Bobby" Edwards, the 50-year-old co-creator of the viral bathroom accessory "Squatty Potty," has been arrested and charged with receipt of child pornography following a multi-year federal investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah announced Monday.

February 26, 2026

Ilhan Omar’s guest arrested at State of the Union after standing during Trump’s speech

Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, is calling for a full investigation after her guest, Minneapolis software engineer Aliya Rahman, was forcibly removed from the House gallery and arrested during President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.

February 26, 2026

FDA elevates frozen blueberry recall to highest risk level over listeria contamination threat

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a voluntary frozen blueberry recall to its most serious classification, warning that potential listeria contamination could pose life-threatening risks to vulnerable populations.

February 26, 2026

Walmart shoppers in 24 states urged to check Great Value cottage cheese UPCs after recall

Shoppers who recently purchased Great Value cottage cheese at Walmart stores across two dozen states should check their refrigerators. That's because the product may not have been fully pasteurized and could pose a significant health risk, particularly to children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

February 25, 2026

Culture Wire: ‘Survivor 50’ premieres, Pedro Pascal sparks dating rumors with Rafael Olarra

Pedro Pascal is trending after being spotted multiple times this month alongside art director Rafael Olarra -- most recently in both Los Angeles and New York City, where the two were seen linking arms and sharing affectionate moments in public.

February 25, 2026

Markets at a glance: Nvidia in the Spotlight, tariffs and DoorDash shifts gears

U.S. stock markets climbed Wednesday as investors braced for Nvidia's highly anticipated profit report, due after the closing bell.

February 25, 2026

Metallica announces ‘Life Burns Faster’ residency at Sphere in Las Vegas

Metallica has announced an eight-show Las Vegas residency at Sphere, dubbed "Life Burns Faster," making the legendary heavy metal band the first metal act to perform at the high-tech venue since it opened in 2023.

February 25, 2026

Bill Gates addresses past Epstein ties, acknowledges affairs, and apologizes to foundation staff

Gates described his past connection with Epstein as a "huge mistake" and apologized to foundation employees for the reputational harm it has caused.

February 25, 2026

Epstein fallout: Embattled economist Larry Summers to retire from Harvard

Larry Summers, one of America's most prominent economists, has faced escalating professional consequences following the public release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein years after the financier pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.

February 25, 2026

‘Scrubs’ returns to TV after 17 years — but now the interns are running the place

The doctors of Sacred Heart Hospital are back -- older, wiser and a little worse for wear.

February 25, 2026

Applebee’s closures reflect ongoing pressures in casual dining sector

Applebee's is permanently shuttering several locations across the United States, underscoring continued pressures facing the casual dining industry as operators contend with higher costs and shifting consumer behavior.

February 25, 2026

Armed and unauthorized: The illegal immigrant officers hiding in plain sight

Illegal immigrants have been sworn in as armed police and corrections officers across the country -- and until now, it's been perfectly legal.

February 25, 2026

Trump’s State of the Union guestbook ‘greatest hits’: 15 memorable moments from previous speeches

Ahead of his address, here are 15 of President Trump's most memorable "guest list" picks from his past State of the Union speeches. They're gallery moments designed to put a human face on policy and, at times, steal the spotlight.

February 24, 2026

Catholic bishops urged Newsom to pardon gang shooter as a rebuke to Trump’s DHS

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is invoking the spirit of Lent to defend his decision to pardon a Cambodian immigrant convicted of 10 counts of attempted murder -- a move that shields the man from deportation and has triggered a fiery response from federal officials.

February 24, 2026

Viewer’s guide to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union: How to watch and what to listen for

President Trump will deliver the first formal State of the Union address of his second term tonight before a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol. It will be his first official State of the Union since returning to office. Here's how to watch and what to listen for.

February 24, 2026

Suicide bomber kills police officer near Moscow train station in midnight attack

An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device near a police vehicle in downtown Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and one officer while injuring two others, in an attack that occurred on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

February 24, 2026

5 questions going into the State of the Union 2026

What do Americans think about the state of the union heading into Trump's address?

February 23, 2026

Poll: Trump to deliver State of the Union to a public that’s largely skeptical of nation’s direction

President Donald Trump will deliver the annual State of the Union address Tuesday, marking one year since his return to office during a period of sweeping political change and institutional strain.

February 23, 2026

The impeachment trap: Why Democrats keep picking up a weapon they can’t use

Democrats can't agree on whether impeaching President Trump is a winning message -- or a party-wrecking one.

February 23, 2026

Judge rules release of Jack Smith’s classified docs report would be ‘manifest injustice’ to Trump

A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents, preventing public disclosure of one of the most legally and politically significant criminal cases brought against a then-former American president.

February 23, 2026