Trump responds after rebels overtake Syria, ousting longtime dictator: ‘Assad is gone’

President-elect Trump reacted Sunday morning to the news that Syrian dictator Bashar Assad had fled Syria after rebels stormed the capital city of Damascus. “Assad is gone,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. “He has fled his country. His protector, Russia, Russia, Russia, led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting…

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney says SMU ‘better be’ in College Football Playoff after beating them in ACC title game

SMU came back from down 17 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Clemson knocked a 56-yard field goal as time expired to earn a 34-31 victory in the ACC title game, earning an automatic bid into the College Football Playoff. The Tigers were ranked 17th in the nation, so at least one…

The 6 most common headache types — and when to see a doctor

Headaches are one of the most common medical conditions, with 96% of people having at least one in their lifetime, according to Cleveland Clinic. About 40% of people globally experience what are known as “tension headaches” and about 10% suffer from migraines, the same source noted. There are more than 150 different types of headaches,…

Dakotas poised for newfound political prominence with Senate, Trump Cabinet leaders picked from heartland

In 2025, the Trump administration and Congress are poised to represent a significant realignment of political power, moving its focus from the East and West coasts to the heartland after decades of coastal dominance. Republicans chose Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as majority leader of the upper legislative chamber. President-elect Trump nominated South Dakota…

‘Breathtaking speed’: Trump’s Paris trip marks return to global stage as leaders turn ‘the page’ on Biden

President-elect Trump is in Europe this weekend for his first overseas trip since his commanding victory in last month’s presidential election. Trump will meet with Emmanuel Macron after the French president invited him to attend Saturday’s star-studded VIP event for the official reopening of the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after a devastating…

Italy bans Airbnb self check-ins as Rome braces for influx of travelers fueled by Holy Year

Vacationers and short-term rentals using lockboxes in Italy will have to find a new way to check in after a new nationwide ban. This new security push now requires hosts to identify guests in person instead of remote verification as a result of the rampant tourism in the country. “At Airbnb we take security very…

Garth Brooks gave up being ‘biggest superstar’ on planet to raise kids in Oklahoma

Garth Brooks refers to the years raising his children out of the spotlight in Oklahoma as “life at its best,” but it didn’t come without its challenges. In the country music star’s newly released book, “The Anthology Part IV: Going Home,” Brooks recalled being the most “lost” he’s ever been when uprooting his entire life…

Black Eyed Peas star predicts which jobs may go extinct thanks to AI

will.i.am doesn’t think true artists should worry about artificial intelligence. “The only thing to be worried about is if you’re making music to chase an algorithm,” he told Fox News Digital. “If you’re making music to trend on TikTok. And to do that, you have to really unlock the codes to that matrix. If that’s…

Lions clinch playoff spot with walk-off field goal in epic high-scoring affair against Packers

Dan Campbell sure knows how to keep things interesting – but it worked out on Thursday night. Campbell’s aggressive coaching gave the Detroit Lions a 34-31 walk-off victory over the Green Bay Packers. The Lions took a 17-7 lead into the half, but the Packers cut the deficit with their first drive out of the…