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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California state librarian Greg Lucas is facing scrutiny from lawmakers after roughly $650,000 tied to a statewide literacy program connected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library could not be accounted for.The issue surfaced during a Thursday Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education hearing, which examined how funds were distributed for California’s participation in the book-gifting program.Documents shared by the subcommittee as part of its hearing agenda claim that a nonprofit created to help administer the program reported spending roughly $1.2 million, while bank statements provided to Senate budget staff…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Leduc RCMP continue to investigate after a car pulled up to another on Highway 2 and a driver was fatally shot. At around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, RCMP say a white or grey dirty pickup truck was seen pulling up beside a black 2012 Honda Civic on the highway near Township Road 490.Soon after, police say the pickup truck drove off at high speed.The Honda Civic pulled over to the side of the road.According to investigators, the driver was shot and killed. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your…

Advocacy groups and community members protest laws surrounding data centers while outside the Texas Capitol in Austin Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.Austin American-statesman/hearst Newspapers | Hearst Newspapers | Getty ImagesThe companies racing to build the massive infrastructure needed for the artificial intelligence boom are facing growing backlash over electricity costs, as households and policymakers question whether data centers are driving up power bills.However, a recent report from SemiAnalysis, a semiconductor research firm, argued that the expansion of data centers is only part of the story, and claimed that market design and policy decisions play a greater role in these energy price increases than AI…

Despite missing Aussie stars Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr, Chelsea have retained the English Women’s League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Utah Valley Wolverines suffered immense heartbreak in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) men’s basketball championship game against California Baptist on Saturday.The Wolverines were down 63-61 with about 10 seconds left to play. Utah Valley ran a play as they inbounded the ball from the sideline. Trevan Leonhardt got the pass and Isaac Davis set up the pick and roll. Leonhardt got around the defender and Davis had a wide-open opportunity. California Baptist Lancers celebrate defeating the Wolverines 63-61 in the championship game of the Western Athletic Conference at the Orleans Arena…

Bruno Fernandes reaches 100 assists in all competitions after setting up two goals in crucial 3-1 win over Villa.Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoManchester United bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League with a vital 3-1 win against top-four rivals Aston Villa.Michael Carrick’s side took the lead through Casemiro’s second-half opener at Old Trafford on Sunday before Ross Barkley hauled Villa level.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listUnited finished strongly with Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko scoring in the closing stages to seal Carrick’s seventh win in nine games since taking over as interim boss.Sitting third in the…

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 15, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to the vice chairman of the Intelligence Committee, Democratic Senator Mark Warner. He joins us this morning from Richmond, Virginia. Senator, a lot to ask you about in regard to Iran, but I want to start first on the homeland. We had several attacks, two being investigated as terror incidents here at home. Do we still have the senator? Okay, sorry. Glad he can still hear me. The…

Two men have been arrested following the Al-Quds Day demonstration in Toronto, with police saying both were taking part in a counter-protest. Organizers described the demonstration as an annual protest showing support for Palestinians. Social media posts promoting the rally also said the event included calls for “no war in Iran and Lebanon.”The rally drew counter-protesters as the day unfolded, with opposing groups in the downtown core exchanging chants and opinions.Police deployed hundreds of officers to ensure the safety and security of everyone present.According to authorities, the first counter-protester allegedly engaged with a participant of the Al-Quds Day demonstration, who…

China’s latest wave of interest in OpenClaw is increasing the willingness of price-conscious locals to spend on artificial intelligence tools, potentially boosting AI players in search of a monetization path. In particular, Hong Kong-traded Tencent shares were trending lower to start the year. But news last week that the company was integrating its own version of the popular AI agent across its apps helped the stock recover from nine-month lows. OpenClaw, an AI agent that can assist with personal computing tasks, has quickly become one of the most popular AI tools for people around the world to download and try…

Israeli ‌strikes have ⁠killed 12 ​people ​in the centre of the Gaza Strip, ​medics say while four members of a family were reportedly killed in the West Bank.