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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 20: (L-R) Dawn Dickson, Mona Scott-Young, Wendy Diamond, Judy Heumann, Mitzi Perdue, Nadja Swarovski and Coco Rocha attend the 2022 Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization Summit at United Nations on May 20, 2022 in New Yor Judy Heumann, a renowned activist who helped secure legislation protecting the rights of disabled people, has died at age 75.News of her death Saturday in Washington, D.C., was posted on her website and social media accounts and confirmed by her youngest brother, Rick Heumann.He said she had been in the hospital a week and had heart issues that may have been the result of something known as post-polio syndrome, related to a childhood infection that was so severe that she spent several months in an iron lung and lost her ability to walk at age 2.She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.Javeno McLean talks with FOX Television Stations about why it's important to give back."It wasn’t about glory for my sister or anything like that at all. It was always about how could she make things better for other people," he said, adding that the family drew solace from the tributes that poured in on Twitter from dignitaries and past presidents like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.RELATED: Study: NFL players who experience concussions may exhibit cognitive failure later in lifeHeumann has been called the "mother of the disability rights movement" for her longtime advocacy on behalf of disabled people through protests and legal action, her website says.She lobbied for legislation that eventually led to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act.

A traveler passing through Norfolk International Airport in Virginia put their cat through the TSA checkpoint X-ray machine last Friday. (TSA) Norfolk, Virginia, Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, agents were in for a surprise last week after a passenger put their pet cat through the checkpoint X-ray machine.TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein posted about the incident on Twitter on Friday."Just when you thought it was safe to bring your pet on a trip…A traveler left their pet in its travel carrying case at a @TSA checkpoint this morning at @NorfolkAirport," Farbstein tweeted.

Former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) appears on Meet the Press in Washington, D.C. Sunday, Feb.

SAN FRANCISCO - Friday marked one week since Wild 94.9 morning show host and DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift was reported missing in San Francisco. Authorities said there's been no trace of Vandergrift and his wife doesn't believe he'll ever return.Vandergrift, who goes by JV professionally, was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2021.

LOS ANGELES - As California continues to deal with the wrath of the winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for more than a dozen counties.Some residents and visitors have been trapped for over a week following a series of winter storms.On Wednesday, the declaration was announced for 13 counties in hopes of pushing the pace of disaster response and relief. Two of the counties, Los Angeles and San Bernardino, were included in the Governor's list.In addition, the California Guard has been activated to help with emergency response efforts and give mutual aid.Below is a list of the counties under Newsom's state of emergency:The state of emergency declaration comes as San Bernardino County residents have been trapped in their homes and vacation rentals during the winter storms.

LOS ANGELES - A rare snowfall come upon Los Angeles Wednesday as the area continues to battle cold temperatures as part of a winter storm. The National Weather Service said that the same weather system was also bringing dangerous winds to the region."The snow and small hail are getting all the excitement, but significant and damaging winds are either occurring now or will develop this evening," NWS Los Angeles wrote on Twitter. "Watch for downed trees and power lines" and "prepare for power outages," they said.RELATED: Southern California storm: Region hit with heavy rain, mountain snow, gusty windsOne video showed snow falling over Magnolia Boulevard and Interstate 5 in Burbank, which is home to the Warner Bros.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) asks a question of former FBI Director James Comey at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 30, 2020 in Washington, DC.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. - A powerful winter storm across Yosemite National Park has led to significant snowfall – up to 15 feet in some areas. Photos shared by the park show snow reaching rooftops in Curry Village and blocking the entrance of a men's bathroom."Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, with snow up to 15 feet deep in some areas and the park’s closure on Feb. 25," Yosemite National Park wrote Tuesday on social media platforms.Users on Twitter and Facebook reacted to the amazing photos. "I thought December 2021 was snowy, but wow," one user wrote, while another person said, "15 ft?? Unreal." The agency said park crews were working to restore critical services so visitors can safely return. Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, with snow up to 15 feet deep in some areas and the park’s closure on Feb.

Scottish comedian Janey Godley updated fans on her cancer treatment as she bravely goes through another round of chemo ahead of her Dundee gig tonight.

FILE - In this photo illustration, the logo of the food and grocery delivery app Instacart seen displayed on a smartphone screen and on a laptop. (Photo Illustration by Davide Bonaldo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) A pair of 6-year-old twins almost ordered $800 worth of snacks on a retail app that offers grocery delivery and pickup services.Jessica Aiwuyor shared her experience on Twitter of her twin daughters, Efosa and Esosa, almost purchasing a snack run with a subtotal of $757.57, according to Today."My six-year-old twins almost purchased close to $800 worth of snacks using my Instacart app," the surprised mother tweeted.The twins added a number of food and drink items to their cart including 35 boxes of Capri Sun Fruit Punch—which alone was worth over $300—Smartfood popcorn, and 28 bags of chips, including Lay’s Barbecue, Sour Cream and Doritos.AMAZON SELLING PRODUCTS CONTAINING DONKEY MEAT: LAWSUITThe girl's snack plans were foiled when attempting to navigate through checkout."They almost completed the purchase but couldn’t figure out the last few steps," Aiwuyor continued, writing, "I serve a living God!"AUSTRALIAN TOURIST ON BALI VACATION HAS 'MINI PANIC ATTACK' OVER RESTAURANT BILL: 'VERY COSTLY MISTAKE'The event stirred warm responses from Twitter users that sympathized with the child epicures."The babies went off on the Capri Suns and I understand!!!" wrote one Twitter user.FILE - Instacart logo is seen displayed on a phone screen.

according to Bloomberg.He reclaimed the status on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index late Monday afternoon, having a fortune valued at an estimated $187.1 billion at that time, the outlet reported. Musk’s net worth had reportedly been sitting around $180 billion the prior day.French luxury giant LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault previously supplanted Musk from the No.

A bullfrog is seen on the course during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on May 27, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is encouraging people to help out the environment by hunting – and even eating – bullfrogs. "Since it's National Invasive Species Awareness Week, it's a good time to remind you that bullfrogs are invasive to Utah, so you can catch as many as you want," the agency said Thursday on Twitter, adding, "And bonus: they're tasty." According to Lee Kay, a public shooting range facilities and grounds supervisor at Utah DWR, bullfrogs are an invasive species and are voracious predators in Utah that will eat almost anything, including snakes, fish, toads and mice.Bullfrogs are typically green or gray-brown with brown spots and have easily identifiable circular eardrums — or tympanum — on either side of their heads, the agency explains. The largest of all North American frogs, bullfrogs can grow to a length of eight inches and can weigh up to 1.5 pounds. "So target the big ones — they have the most meat," Kay said in a 2019 blog post on the agency's website.

8FILE - Former kickboxer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan (not seen) leave court with police cars after their trial in Bucharest, Romania on Feb. 1, 2023.

Elon Musk's Twitter conducted yet another round of layoffs this weekend, reportedly firing 50 employees in an effort to further cut costs at the company.The layoff struck engineering teams related to advertising and Twitter's app, according to The Information. Musk has laid off thousands of Twitter employees since gaining control over the company in October.Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.Musk has complained of plunging revenue since taking over Twitter, with many advertisers leaving the platform.In this photo illustration, the image of Elon Musk is displayed on a computer screen and the logo of twitter on a mobile phone in Ankara, Turkiye on October 06, 2022.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 25: An entrance sign near the main gate at Howard University October 25, 2021 in Washington, DC. Students have complained about mold and poor conditions in some dorm rooms and over 100 students have been staging a weeks-long WASHINGTON - A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."Michael Newman, the plaintiff, attended Howard University School of Law starting in the fall semester of 2020 and remained there for just two years until he was expelled in September 2022.

Woody Harrelson hosted “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, marking his fifth time as host.

Saturday Night Live monologue last night (February 25), Woody Harrelson shared conspiracies about COVID vaccines, leading to debate online.The episode’s host has previously called mask wearing during the pandemic “absurd” and sharing articles linking supposed “negative effects of 5G” with the outbreak of COVID.At the end of his monologue, he used a film pitch with the “craziest script” as a metaphor for the COVID pandemic, lockdowns and rollout of vaccines, though never used the word COVID or vaccine.Harrelson said: “So the movie goes like this. The biggest drug cartels in the world get together and buy up all the media and all the politicians and force all the people in the world to stay locked in their homes.

The Scottish presenter was hit by a "hideous" illness and forced to leave the ITV set of her daytime talk show as Ranvir Singh readily stepped in. On Wednesday morning, ITV tweeted: "Very sorry to say @reallorraine has reluctantly had to go home poorly, get well soon Lorraine! @ranvir01's saving the day and on her way, and @GMB's Kate and Ed have what's coming up (And don't worry, Ed decided against doing his Lorraine impression)". Lorraine added her own explanation as she also posted on Twitter.

Dan Walker has given fans a new update after suffering from a horrific bike injury earlier this week.The Channel 5 news presenter and ex-Strictly star, 45, shocked fans when he revealed he’d been involved in a bike collision during his cycle to work in Sheffield on Monday (20th February). The presenter shared photos of his injuries to social media, revealing he'd been rushed to hospital after the collision made him fear for his life and left him "out cold for about 20 minutes". Dan has now updated fans on his recovery and took to social media to share a photo of his adorable dog, Winnie, with part of his injuries from the crash visible on his hand.

South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh says he will take the stand in his own defense at his double murder trial Thursday to present his version of events.Murdaugh, 54, is charged with fatally shooting his wife, Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, who were killed near kennels on their property on June 7, 2021. He faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted.

Despite battling a medical condition, Alan Jackson vows to make more music for his fans.  The 64-year-old country music star revealed his creative gears are always turning as he brainstorms new tracks. "I’m always scribbling down ideas and thinking about melodies… I feel like there’ll be some more music to come, yes," Jackson said during his daughter Mattie Jackson’s "In Joy Life" podcast.

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court is weighing Wednesday whether Facebook, Twitter and YouTube can be sued over a 2017 Islamic State group attack on a Turkish nightclub based on the argument the platforms assisted in fueling the growth of the terrorist organization.What the justices decide to do in this case and a related one it heard Tuesday is important particularly because the companies have been shielded from liability on the internet, allowing them to grow into the giants they are today.On the first day of arguments, the justices suggested they had little appetite for a far-reaching ruling that would upend the internet. Wednesday’s case about the nightclub attack in which 39 people died could provide an off-ramp for the justices if they want to limit the impact of what they do.Flowers and candles are placed outside the Reina nightclub by the Bosphorus, following a gun attack on New Year's Eve, on January 1, 2017, in Istanbul, Turkey.

NEW JERSEY - The National Weather Service was investigating several reports of possible tornadoes after quick-moving storms crossed the state on Tuesday afternoon.At 3:51 p.m. a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Twin Rivers, 13 miles east of Trenton, moving east at 35 miles per hour.After the storm passed there were unconfirmed reports of a tornado in Princeton Junction, N.J.

People wait in line outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on Feb. 21, 2023, to hear oral arguments in two cases that test Section 230, the law that provides tech companies a legal shield over what their users post online.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Islamic State gunmen killed American college student Nohemi Gonzalez as she sat with friends in a Paris bistro in 2015, one of several attacks on a Friday night in the French capital that left 130 people dead.Her family's lawsuit claiming YouTube's recommendations helped the Islamic State group's recruitment is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday about how broadly a law written in 1996 shields tech companies from liability. The law, known as Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, is credited with helping create today’s internet.A related case, set for arguments Wednesday, involves a terrorist attack at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2017 that killed 39 people and prompted a suit against Twitter, Facebook and Google, which owns YouTube.The tech industry is facing criticism from the left for not doing enough to remove harmful content from the internet and from the right for censoring conservative speech.

Facebook and Instagram users pay for a verified account.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta Verified on his social media accounts Sunday. Testing will begin in New Zealand and Australia this week and will roll out to other countries soon, he said.For $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 per month on Apple and Android operating systems, Meta will use a government identification to verify a user’s account and give the account a blue badge.

GOODLAND, Kan. - Residents in northwest Kansas were treated to a special light show Sunday night after meteors whizzed through the sky. The National Weather Service's office in Goodland said the video captured a "small swarm of meteors" in the early morning hours. The NWS posted the video on its Twitter page showing a batch of meteors and stars traveling in outer space. RELATED: NASA confirms 1,000-pound meteor hit the ground in TexasMeanwhile, a small asteroid recently entered the Earth’s atmosphere over western Europe, creating a spectacular sight of a fireball careening across the skies until it made impact in northern France by the English Channel. The European Space Agency tweeted that Sar2667, a one-meter [three-foot] meteoroid, also considered a small asteroid, had been detected and was expected to safely strike Earth’s atmosphere over northern France between 3:50-4:03 CET early last Monday morning. FOX News contributed to this report.

AUSTIN, Texas - An officer was injured and several police cars were damaged during street racing incidents across Austin late Saturday night, says the Austin Police Department.Shortly after 9 p.m. Feb 18, there were incidents of people blocking intersections, one at Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road and another at 51st Street and Mueller Boulevard.Videos across social media showed cars doing donuts and people setting off fireworks while blocking traffic.This video from Twitter user @aaroncrews shows an Austin police car reversing down the road while people walk towards it and throw fireworks.A video posted on social media shows people blocking the intersection of Lamar Boulevard and Barton Springs Road and pushing an Austin police car back with fireworks.

British children's author, short-story writer, playwright and versifier Roald Dahl (1916 - 1995), 11th December 1971. (Photo by Ronald Dumont/Daily Express/Getty Images) LONDON (AP) - Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful language from works such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda" to make them more acceptable to modern readers.A review of new editions of Dahl’s books now available in bookstores shows that some passages relating to weight, mental health, gender and race were altered.

(Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images) Memphis police say 11 total victims were found after gunfire erupted at and around a nightclub early Sunday. One person was found dead, while another five people were in critical condition, police said. The gunfire stretched to two separate but nearby scenes, which investigators believe to be connected. Police also say there is no solid description of the suspect or suspects, and it’s unclear if the suspect or suspects are known to the victims.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Georgia on April 28, 2019.

Don Lemon startled some colleagues on CNN’s morning show Thursday with his implication that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, at age 51, was past her prime.Lemon, with "CNN This Morning" co-hosts Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins, was discussing Haley’s suggestion a day earlier that politicians over age 75 should be subject to mandatory mental competency tests. President Joe Biden is 80 while another GOP presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump, is 76."Nikki Haley isn’t in her prime, sorry," Lemon said, explaining why he was "uncomfortable" with the age discussion.

WASHINGTON - Those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.Scientists who tracked humpback whales in Australia noticed that fewer whales wailed to find mates as their population grew."Humpback whale song is loud and travels far in the ocean," said marine biologist Rebecca Dunlop, who has studied humpback whales that breed near the Great Barrier Reef for more than two decades.As whale numbers dramatically rebounded following the end of commercial whaling — one of the world’s great conservation success stories — she noticed something unexpected.(Credit: The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Gulf Port Mississippi)"It was getting more difficult to actually find singers," said Dunlop, who is based at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. "When there were fewer of them, there was a lot of singing — now that there are lots of them, no need to be singing so much."Scientists first began to hear and study the elaborate songs of humpback whales in the 1970s, thanks to new underwater microphones.

FILE - Post Malone performs at Accor Stadium on Feb.02, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Don Arnold/WireImage)Post Malone tried to go to a hotel bar in Australia but was turned away at the door because of his tattoos.Malone, who has over 70 tattoos and is constantly getting new ones, was in Perth earlier this week when he attempted to visit the rooftop bar at QT Hotel.Instead, he was told that his appearance violated the bar's dress code, specifically the part of the code that covered "face, neck and offensive tattoos."Malone spoke briefly about the experience to an Australian news outlet, saying, "They turned me away for my tattoos.

Castro Valley - New details are surfacing about a hit-and-run in Alameda County that sent an older homeless woman to the hospital.Surveillance video showed a man deliberately hitting the woman with his car.The attack happened in the parking lot shared by a church and a supermarket on Grove Way in Castro Valley.Church employees said they've never seen the driver before and they're shocked by what happened.Surveillance video showed the driver of a white Nissan Sentra  nearly backing into the woman with a shopping cart in the parking lot.  They exchanged words. Moments later, he circled around, sideswiped her,  and knocked her cane out of her hand.Then he drove around again, stopped briefly, backed up and rear ended a parked car.Finally, he appeared to use his car to deliberately hit the woman, causing her to go up the hood and falling to the ground. The driver took off."It happened way over there.

Linda Nolan has said that she was left "astonished" following the results of a new treatment for lymphedema, a condition she is currently battling.

Wynonna Judd is letting her fans know how she's doing after a scary moment on stage. "All is well, y'all," she announced on Instagram this week after an intense dizzy spell during last Friday's concert in Dayton, Ohio, for her tour, The Judds: The Final Tour. Little Big Town and Martina McBride, who were guest performers in Dayton, were thanked by Judd.

FILE - The T-Mobile logo is seen outside a shop in Washington, DC, on July 26, 2019. (Photo by ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images) BELLEVUE, Wash. - Customers of wireless provider T-Mobile US Inc.

EAST LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan State Police have released more information about the suspect believed to have opened fire inside of two buildings on campus at Michigan State University Monday night.According to MSU, shots were fired inside Berkey Hall at 8:18 p.m, which is on the northern boundary of campus in East Lansing.

FILE - A door-dash delivery driver waits near a restaurant on Dec. 30, 2020, in New York City.

Ozzy Osbourne, 74, has shared one of the "hardest things" he has ever had to do as he announced that he will no longer be touring with Black Sabbath.The legendary singer took to Twitter to share a lengthy statement with his upset fans.Ozzy shared a statement in view of his 5.5 million Twitter followers with the caption: "This is probably one of the hardest things I've ever had to share with my loyal fans..."The statement read: "As you all know, four years ago, this month, I had a major accident, where I damaged my spine."My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine."However, after three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cynbernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak."I am honestly humbled by the way you've all patiently held onto your tickets for all this time, but in all good conscience, I have now come to the realisation that I'm not physically capable of doing my upcoming European/UK tour dates, as I know I couldn't deal with the travel required."Believe me when I say that the thought of disappointing my fans really F**KS ME UP, more than you'll ever know."Never would I have imagined that my touring days would have ended this way?"My team is currently coming up with ideas for where I will be able to perform without having to travel from city to city and country to country."The statement continued: "I want to thank my family...

Regular listeners of Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast show were left confused this morning when the star was absent from her slot due to illness.

RADIO 2 listeners were left shocked this morning after Zoe Ball was replaced on her Breakfast Show. The broadcaster revealed she had to miss her early morning slot after a health emergency on Monday. Zoe, 52, was replaced by former Radio 1 host Vernon Kay for her weekday morning show.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – China has expressed opposition over the invitation extended to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka Hu Wei recently called on the Mahanayake Thero of the Malwathu chapter of Siam Nikaya, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Theroand stated that the government and people of China including in the Tibet Autonomous Region strongly oppose any foreign country to receive the Dalai Lama in any name.A statement from the Chinese Embassy on twitter noted that this is because the 14th Dalai Lama is absolutely not a "simple monk" as he self-claimed, but the head of the feudal serfdom and the theocracy in Tibet prior to 1951, a political exile disguised as a religious figure who has long been engaging in anti-China separatist activities and attempting to split Tibet from China.Chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka Hu Wei has emphasized that China and Sri Lanka have been firmly supporting each other on issues concerning each other's core interests, including the Tibet related issue. He had noted that both sides especially the Buddhist communities must prevent a sneaky visit of the Dalai Lama to the island to promote "Tibetan independence" and safeguard the China-Sri Lanka historical relations from being damaged.Sri Lankan Buddhist monks recently invited exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to make his first visit to the island

Scots radio DJ Ewen Cameron has beamed he's got his life back after opening seeking help for his mental health.

RUTH Langsford has opened up on husband Eamonn Holmes' chronic health problems admitting it has "been a terrible time". The presenter spoke about Eamonn's battle to get well on ITV's Loose Women after fans became concerned for him.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka's Former Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has dismissed claims made by the present Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera over the profits made by the Ceylon Electricity Board.On Tuesday (3), Minister Wijesekera tweeted that the Ceylon Electricity Board was making operating profits during October & November each year due to the increase in hydropower usage.Wijesekera stressed that the operational profits were not due to the tariff adjustments made in August 2022, and states that the CEBs own financial statements from 2017 to 2022 highlight the false and misleading comments made by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka and Former Minister Champika Ranawaka.However, in response to the Minister, Former Minister Champika Ranawaka pointed out that if the tariff was not increased in October 2022 the Ceylon Electricity Board would be making a loss of a whopping Rs.

Colombo (News 1st) – United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has recalled the multitude of ways the US and Sri Lanka have come together in 2022 to make a difference."In 2022 alone, the United States has announced more than $240 million in new assistance to Sri Lanka", Taking to Twitter, the Ambassador said."That new assistance supports basic food security and addresses the needs of the most vulnerable communities, including funding for school lunches, fertilizer for small holder farmers, and cash assistance for new and expectant mothers," she said."We are also supporting loans, training & assistance for SMEs in Sri Lanka, as they face the heaviest burden in times of crisis. This assistance is on top of our existing development partnership working with government, the private sector, civil society, and the people of Sri Lanka," she added."The relationship between the two countries, however, is much bigger than just about assistance.