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Federal agents arrest 3 more people in connection to Minnesota church storming

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Federal authorities have arrested three additional people in connection with anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agitators storming a Minnesota church after former CNN anchor Don Lemon was taken into custody.

“At my direction, early this morning, federal agents arrested Don Lemon, Trahern Jeen Crews, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lydell Lundy, in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X, adding that more details would be released “soon.”

A Homeland Security Investigations special agent wrote in an affidavit obtained by Fox News that on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 18, “a group of approximately 30-40 agitators, working together in a coordinated manner,” entered the Cities Church in St. Paul during a religious service and engaged in conduct that “disrupted the religious service and intimidated, harassed, oppressed, and terrorized the parishioners, including young children, and caused the service to be cut short and forced parishioners to flee the church out of a side door, which resulted in one female victim falling and suffering an injury.” 

The day after the incident, one victim told the FBI that they “expressed fear that the agitators may have guns underneath their jackets,” and, “Additionally, when the agitators began shouting, all the parishioner could hear was ‘shoot,’” the affidavit said. 

DON LEMON TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR HIS INVOLVEMENT IN LIVESTREAMING PROTEST AT MINNESOTA CHURCH

Anti-ICE protesters inside the Cities Church in Minneapolis.  (Facebook/DawokeFarmer2)

During an interview, another victim “informed agents that members of their parish attempted to retrieve their children from the childcare area located downstairs, but the agitators were blocking the stairs, and the parents were unable to get to their children,” it continued. 

That victim “recalled one agitator was threatening, aggressive, and intimidating towards parishioners,” according to the affidavit.  

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“Additionally, this agitator was screaming and getting in people’s faces, to include women and young children. This agitator continued to scream in the faces of young children while they were crying,” it said. 

A third victim “thought to himself that this is what it would feel like to be in a mass shooting.”

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Anti-ICE protesters shouting in a Minneapolis church on Sunday.  (Facebook/DawokeFarmer2)

ANTI-ICE MOB STORMS MINNESOTA CHURCH OVER PASTOR’S ALLEGED TIES TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

Lemon’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said the former CNN anchor had been arrested in Los Angeles while covering the Grammy Awards.

“Don has been a journalist for 30 years, and his constitutionally protected work in Minneapolis was no different than what he has always done,” Lowell said in a statement. “The First Amendment exists to protect journalists whose role it is to shine light on the truth and hold those in power accountable.  There is no more important time for people like Don to be doing this work.” 

“Instead of investigating the federal agents who killed two peaceful Minnesota protesters, the Trump Justice Department is devoting its time, attention and resources to this arrest, and that is the real indictment of wrongdoing in this case… Don will fight these charges vigorously and thoroughly in court,” he added.

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Anti-ICE agitators storm Cities Church in Minnesota, disrupting services.  (VALIDATED UGC, Black Lives Matter Minnesota via The Associated Press)

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Earlier this month, Lemon livestreamed left-wing agitators who stormed St. Paul’s Cities Church under the suspicion that its pastor had collaborated with ICE. Lemon told viewers that “the freedom to protest” is what the First Amendment is all about.

A federal magistrate judge previously rejected the Justice Department’s initial attempt to bring charges against Lemon.

While some have argued that the church storming is covered by the First Amendment, the Justice Department said shortly after the incident that it was probing it as a possible violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Fox News Digital’s Joseph A. Wulfsohn and Brian Flood contributed to this report.

Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.

American Express, credit card provider to the wealthy, wants even more high spenders

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American Express, credit card provider to the wealthy, wants even more high spenders

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American Express is finding that even for a provider of credit cards to the affluent, it pays to focus on the highest of high rollers.

The company recently shifted marketing dollars to its refreshed Platinum card, which carries an $895 annual fee, and away from no-fee cash back cards, CEO Stephen Squeri told analysts Friday after the company reported fourth-quarter results.

Doing that helps to boost overall spending levels as high-end consumers continue to thrive, a tactic that leads to both rising fee revenue from premium cards and lower loan defaults, executives said.

“We have the ability … to be really flexible with our marketing investments, and we saw a tremendous demand for premium products, particularly the Platinum card,” Squeri said.

“The overall portfolio is slowly getting more premium [as] the Platinum portfolio is growing at a very fast pace,” he added.

AmEx’s strategy shift is the latest example of the so-called “K-shaped” U.S. economy playing out, in which wealthy consumers continue to spend freely while others rein in their expenses. Data from the card company shows that demand for high-end products and luxury experiences is accelerating, while purchases in more basic categories rises at a slower pace.

Spending at luxury retailers surged 15% in the quarter, business and first-class airfare purchases rose 9%, and luxury hotel spending was up 12%, CFO Christophe Le Caillec told CNBC in an interview.

Meanwhile, spending at airlines and lodging more generally was up 3% and 5%, respectively, during the quarter, showing that the richest cardmembers are driving results.

Card growth slowing

The commentary helped allay fears from analysts that the relaunch of the pricey Platinum card last fall hadn’t gone well.

AmEx said Friday that new card accounts hit 2.9 million at year-end, a decline from the third quarter and the lowest figure in the past five quarters, as the company focused on its more profitable card products.

“We are incrementally worried that the Platinum Card refresh isn’t generating much traction,” said BTIG analysts led by Vincent Caintic, citing new competition from other card issuers and consumer weariness over high fees and cumbersome perks.

While the company doesn’t disclose its total number of cardmembers, including for the Platinum card, Squeri told analysts Friday that “all of the metrics that we look at speaks to the fact that this was a wildly successful product launch.”

Still, shares of AmEx were down about 3.5% in midday trading after the company’s results and guidance disappointed some.

Earnings per share of $3.53 were a penny below the consensus estimate, according to LSEG.

That was due in part to higher-than-expected expenses, at $14.5 billion, driven by the costs of the Platinum refresh, the company said.

“If there is a rub, perhaps it is that 4Q clearly shows the cost of the Platinum refresh, but doesn’t show a corresponding bump on new accounts,” wrote Truist analyst Brian Foran in a research note.

Under Armour data breach claims trigger alerts for millions of users

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Sportswear and fitness brand Under Armour is investigating claims of a massive data breach after customer records were posted on a hacker forum. 

The breach became widely known after millions of people received alerts warning their information may have been compromised. While Under Armour says its investigation is ongoing, cybersecurity researchers reviewing the leaked data say it appears to include personal details potentially linked to customer purchases.

According to breach notification service Have I Been Pwned, the dataset contains email addresses linked to approximately 72 million people, prompting the organization to notify affected users directly. The scale of the exposure has raised new concerns about how consumer data can be misused long after a breach occurs.

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Millions of Under Armour customers were alerted after stolen account data surfaced on a hacker forum, bringing the breach into public view. (Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)

What happened in the Under Armour data breach

The stolen data is reportedly linked to a ransomware attack that occurred in November 2025. At the time, the Everest ransomware group claimed responsibility and attempted to extort Under Armour by threatening to leak internal files. In January 2026, customer data from that incident appeared publicly on a popular hacking forum. Soon after, breach notification service Have I Been Pwned obtained a copy of the data and alerted affected users by email. According to reports, the seller claimed the stolen files came directly from the November breach and included millions of customer records.

What data was exposed

The leaked dataset reportedly includes a broad range of personal information. While payment card details have not been confirmed, the exposed data is still valuable to cybercriminals.

Compromised information may include:

Researchers also found email addresses belonging to Under Armour employees within the data. That increases the risk of targeted phishing and business email compromise scams.

Under Armour’s response so far

“We are aware of claims that an unauthorized third party obtained certain data,” an Under Armour spokesperson told CyberGuy. “Our investigation of this issue, with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts, is ongoing. Importantly, at this time, there’s no evidence to suggest this issue affected UA.com or systems used to process payments or store customer passwords. Any implication that sensitive personal information of tens of millions of customers has been compromised is unfounded. The security of our systems and data is a top priority for UA, and we take this issue very seriously.”

Why this breach matters

Even without passwords or payment details, this breach still poses serious risks. Names, email addresses, birth dates and purchase history can be used to create highly convincing scams. Cybercriminals often reference real purchases or account details to gain trust. As a result, phishing emails tied to this breach may appear legitimate and urgent. Over time, exposed data like this can also be combined with other breaches to build detailed identity profiles that are harder to protect against.

How to check if your passwords were stolen

To see if your email was affected, visit the Have I Been Pwned website. It is the first and official source for this newly added dataset. Enter your email address to find out if your information appears in the leak. When done, come back here for Step 1 below.

Ways to stay safe after the Under Armour data breach

If you received a breach alert or believe your information may be included, taking action now can reduce your risk later.

1) Change reused passwords and use a password manager

If you reused the same password on other sites, change those passwords right away. Even if Under Armour says passwords were not affected, exposed email addresses are often used in follow-up attacks. A password manager makes this easier. It creates strong, unique passwords for each account and stores them securely. That way, one breach cannot unlock multiple accounts.

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The leaked data reportedly includes email addresses, birthdates and purchase details, which can be exploited in targeted phishing scams. (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

Next, see if your email has been exposed in past breaches. Our No. 1 password manager pick includes a built-in breach scanner that checks whether your email address or passwords have appeared in known leaks. If you discover a match, immediately change any reused passwords and secure those accounts with new, unique credentials.

Check out the best expert-reviewed password managers of 2026 at Cyberguy.com.

2) Watch for phishing emails tied to Under Armour

Cybercriminals often move fast after a breach. As a result, emails that appear to come from Under Armour or fitness brands may land in your inbox. Be cautious of messages that claim there is an issue with your account or a recent purchase. Do not click links or open attachments in unexpected emails. Instead, go directly to the company’s official website if you need to check your account. Using strong antivirus software can also help block malicious links and attachments before they cause harm.

ILLINOIS DHS DATA BREACH EXPOSES 700K RESIDENTS’ RECORDS

The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices. This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.

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3) Turn on two-factor authentication everywhere you can

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of protection. Even if someone gets your password, they still need a second step to log in. Turn it on for email accounts first. Then enable it for shopping, fitness and financial accounts. This single step can stop many account takeover attempts linked to breached data.

4) Monitor for password reset attempts and account alerts

After a breach, attackers often test stolen email addresses across multiple sites. That activity can trigger password reset emails you did not request. Pay close attention to these alerts. If you see one, secure the account immediately by changing the password and reviewing recent activity.

5) Be skeptical of messages that reference past purchases

This breach included purchase information, which makes scams more convincing. Attackers may reference real products or order details to earn your trust. Treat any message that pressures you to act quickly as suspicious. Legitimate companies do not demand immediate action by email or text.

6) Reduce your exposure with a data removal service

Over time, exposed personal data often ends up with data brokers. These companies collect and sell profiles that scammers use for targeting. A data removal service can help you request the deletion of your information from these databases. Reducing what is publicly available makes it harder for criminals to build detailed profiles.

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. They aren’t cheap, and neither is your privacy. These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites. It’s what gives me peace of mind and has proven to be the most effective way to erase your personal data from the internet. By limiting the information available, you reduce the risk of scammers cross-referencing data from breaches with information they might find on the dark web, making it harder for them to target you.

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Security experts warn that even without payment data, exposed personal information can fuel fraud long after a breach is discovered. (Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Kurt’s key takeaways

The Under Armour data breach is a reminder that even major global brands can become targets. While payment systems appear unaffected, the exposure of personal data still creates long-term risks for millions of customers. Data breaches often unfold over time. What starts as leaked records can later fuel scams, identity theft and targeted attacks. Staying alert now can reduce the chance of bigger problems later.

If your personal shopping or fitness data were exposed in a breach like this, would you keep using the brand or move on to a competitor? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com.

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Kylie Kelce plays coy over Travis, Taylor Swift wedding plans: ‘Not gonna lie’

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Kylie Kelce plays coy over Travis, Taylor Swift wedding plans: ‘Not gonna lie’

Kylie Kelce is teasing her brother-in-law, Travis Kelce’s wedding but dodges the timeline.

The 33-year-old podcast host recently made an appearance on the Today show, on Friday, January 30, and revealed her excitement about Travis and his fiancée Taylor Swift’s wedding.

However, the wife of Jason Kelce kept her mouth closed when asked whether the nuptials would take place this year.

“Do we know, do we think there’s a wedding this year?” Savannah Guthrie inquired during the show.

“Oh, I don’t know,” Kylie replied with a smile and insisted, “I have no idea.”

Guthrie jokingly said that Kylie is “not gonna lie,” as it is the name of her podcast.

Kylie responded while smiling from ear to ear, “Yes. Not gonna lie.”

“You’re not gonna get yourself in trouble either,” Guthrie jested.

“Never. We’re so excited to celebrate, though, We can’t wait,” the mom of four added.

For those unaware, Travis and Taylor announced their engagement back in August 2025 after dating for two years.

Previously on her podcast, Kylie shared her reaction to their engagement, saying, “I am so incredibly happy for them. We are so excited that they are taking this next step.”

Catherine O’Hara, star of “Beetlejuice,” “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek,” dies at 71

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Catherine O'Hara, star of "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," dies at 71

Actor Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in “Home Alone,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Schitt’s Creek,” has died at 71, according to a statement from her agency, CAA.

O’Hara died at her Los Angeles home “following a brief illness,” her agency said in a statement. 

A private celebration of life will be held by her family, the statement said. 

O’Hara was born in Canada and started her career at Toronto’s Second City Theater, where she created the sketch comedy show “SCTV.” She won an Emmy Award for her writing on the show, and was nominated four other times, according to her agency. 

Her star rose with several iconic comedy roles. Her most famous film roles include Delia Deetz in “Beetlejuice” and its sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” and as Kate McAllister in “Home Alone” and “Home Alone II: Lost in New York.” Other films she appeared in included “For Your Consideration” and “After Hours.” 

She appeared on multiple television series, including “Six Feet Under,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Temple Grandin.” She received an Emmy Award nomination for her work on “Temple Grandin.” 

In 2015, O’Hara joined long-time friend and fellow “SCTV” alum Eugene Levy in the comedy “Schitt’s Creek.” The two met in Toronto in 1970 and went on to share the screen in seven movies, including four mockumentary films with Christopher Guest. O’Hara told CBS News that she was initially nervous about doing “Schitt’s Creek,” but her “love and respect” for Levy and his son, series writer and star Daniel Levy, won her over. Her Moira Rose quickly became an iconic television character, sparking memes, merchandise and more. She won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance.

Most recently, O’Hara appeared in the Apple TV+ comedy “The Studio” and HBO’s “The Last of Us.” O’Hara received Emmy Award nominations for both roles. 

In 1992, O’Hara married production designer Bo Welch, whom she met on the set of “Beetlejuice.” They had two children, Matthew and Luke. 

O’Hara is survived by her husband, sons, and siblings Michael O’Hara, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Maureen Jolley, Marcus O’Hara, Tom O’Hara, and Patricia Wallice. 

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Vonn: Olympic dream not over despite injuring knee in crash

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CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn crashed and injured her left knee Friday in her final downhill race before the Olympics but said she still hopes to recover in time for the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

“This is a very difficult outcome one week before the Olympics … but if there’s one thing I know how to do, it’s a comeback,” the 41-year-old American wrote on Instagram hours after she was airlifted off the course for medical checks. “My Olympic dream is not over.”

Vonn was the third skier to crash in the World Cup race in Crans-Montana when she lost control while landing a jump and ended up tangled in the safety nets on the upper portion of the course.

She got up after receiving medical attention for about five minutes, seemingly in pain and using her poles to steady herself. Vonn then skied slowly to the finish line, stopping a couple of times on the way down and clutching her left knee.

“I crashed today in the Downhill race in Switzerland and injured my left knee. I am discussing the situation with my doctors and team and will continue to undergo further exams,” Vonn wrote in her Instagram post. “Thank you for all of the love and support. I will give more information when I have it.”

The race, which was held in difficult conditions with low visibility, was canceled after Vonn’s crash.

The American, who was expected to be one of the biggest stars of the Games, limped into a tent for medical attention before being airlifted away by helicopter, dangling from a hoist cable with two people attending to her.

Before she entered the tent, Vonn had an anxious expression on her face and her eyes were closed during a long embrace with teammate Jacqueline Wiles, who was leading the race when it was canceled.

“I know she hurt her knee, I talked to her,” International Ski and Snowboard Federation CEO Urs Lehmann told reporters in the finish area. “I don’t know if it’s really heavy and [if] she won’t miss the Olympics. Let’s wait for what the doctors are saying.”

Vonn made a stunning comeback last season at age 40 after nearly six years away from ski racing. Skiing with a partial titanium implant in her right knee, she has been the circuit’s leading downhiller this season with two victories and three other podium finishes in the five races.

Including super-G, Vonn had completed eight World Cup races this season and finished on the podium in seven of them. Her worst finish was fourth.

The crash occurred exactly a week before the Milan Cortina opening ceremony.

Vonn’s first Olympic race is the women’s downhill Feb. 8. She was also planning on competing in the super-G and the new team combined event at the Games.

Women’s skiing at the Olympics will be held in Cortina d’Ampezzo, where Vonn holds the record of 12 World Cup wins.

Vonn was also planning on racing in a super-G in Crans-Montana on Saturday in what would have been her final race before the Games.

Difficult race conditions

Vonn was the sixth racer in Friday’s downhill and had registered the fastest time at the first checkpoint before landing a jump off-balance. She lifted her left arm and pole high into the air in an attempt to regain her balance. As she tried to brake, she got spun around and ended up in the nets.

Two other skiers had also crashed before her: Nina Ortlieb of Austria and Marte Monsen of Norway.

Ortlieb crashed on top in the same area as Vonn, and Monsen hit the nets just before the finish area and had to be taken away in a sled. The race was delayed after both of those crashes. But then two racers — Wiles and Corinne Suter, the Olympic champion, completed their runs.

Wiles barely could make the tight final left-hand turn that had tricked Monsen.

Romane Miradoli of France, who did complete her run as the second to start, said visibility was an issue, with snow falling.

“You can’t see,” Miradoli said, “and it’s bumpy everywhere.”

Asked if it was dangerous, Miradoli added, “We just couldn’t see well.”

Vonn has had numerous crashes in her career. One of her worst was at the 2013 world championships in Schladming, Austria, during a super-G that was also held in difficult conditions. Vonn then had to be airlifted off the course and tore apart her right knee. She returned the following season, got hurt again and missed the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Crans-Montana tributes

The race started Friday in a subdued mood in Crans-Montana, which is coping with the trauma of a devastating fire in bar in the early hours of New Year’s Day that killed 40 people and injured more than 100. A minute’s silence was observed before racing.

The finish area stripped of color and the usual sponsor advertisements. Instead, it had white and black banners featuring a ribbon with the words “Our thoughts are with you” written in French, German, Italian and English.

Venezuela’s acting president overhauls oil industry amid pressure from Trump administration

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Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez signed a law overhauling the nation’s oil sector, opening it to privatization. The move reverses a core policy of the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.

Rodriguez’s policy shift, aimed at luring the foreign investors needed to rework the industry, comes less than one month after the U.S. captured former Venezuelan dictatorial leader Nicolás Maduro. The acting president, who served as Maduro’s vice president prior to his capture, was facing pressure from the Trump administration, which was eyeing Venezuela’s oil industry after imposing sanctions.

On Jan. 10, Trump hosted nearly two dozen top oil and gas executives at the White House. He said American energy companies will invest $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s “rotting” oil infrastructure and push production to record levels.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION EASES SANCTIONS ON VENEZUELAN OIL INDUSTRY AFTER MADURO’S CAPTURE

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez takes part in a rally holding up a copy of a new law after lawmakers approved legislation opening the nation’s oil sector to privatization, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo)

That same day, Trump signed an executive order titled “Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People,” blocking U.S. courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenues held in American Treasury accounts.

“We’re talking about the future. We are talking about the country that we are going to give to our children,” Rodríguez said of the reform, according to The Associated Press.

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Workers of Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA oil company rally to back an oil reform bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodriguez to loosen state control and open the industry to private and foreign investment in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.  (Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo)

The legislation ends the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela SA’s (PDVSA) monopoly over the production and sale of oil, as well as pricing, and allows private companies to take control, the AP reported. 

The new law states that a private company “will assume full management of the activities at its own expense, account, and risk, after demonstrating its financial and technical capacity through a business plan approved by” Venezuela’s Oil Ministry, according to the AP. However, the outlet added that the law leaves control of hydrocarbon reserves operated by private companies with the government.

The law also allows for independent arbitration of disputes, ending the requirement that they be settled in Venezuelan courts controlled by the ruling party, according to the AP. Additionally, it modifies extraction taxes, setting a royalty cap rate of 30%, the AP reported.

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Rodriguez on Thursday, the AP reported. The call came just one day after the secretary explained to senators how the administration was planning to handle the sale of tens of millions of barrels of oil from Venezuela, the AP added. The outlet noted that Venezuela has the largest reserves of crude oil in the world.

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A PDVSA worker of the state-owned oil company carries a cutout of former President Nicolás Maduro dressed as an oil worker during a rally to back an oil reform bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodriguez to loosen state control and open the industry to private and foreign investment in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.  (Ariana Cubillos/AP Photo)

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“What we hope to do is transition to a mechanism that allows that to be sold in a normal way, a normal oil industry, not one dominated by cronies, not one dominated by graft and corruption,” Rubio said at a Senate hearing on Wednesday.

The secretary said that the U.S. would retain control of the oil revenue and that Venezuela would submit monthly budget outlining what they need funded. Subsequently, the funds will be moved into an account over which the U.S. will have oversight. He explained that the money would not be in the hands of the U.S., but Washington would control its disbursement to ensure it benefits the Venezuelan people.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Israel set to reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt for first time since May 2024

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Israel set to reopen Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt for first time since May 2024

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Israel announced Thursday that it will reopen the Rafah border crossing for people to travel between Gaza and Egypt for the first time since May 2024. 

Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), which oversees humanitarian and civil efforts in Gaza, said the crossing “will open this coming Sunday (February 1st) in both directions, for limited movement of people only.” 

“The return of residents from Egypt to the Gaza Strip will be permitted, in coordination with Egypt, for residents who left Gaza during the course of the war only, and only after prior security clearance by Israel,” COGAT said. 

“In addition to initial identification and screening at the Rafah Crossing by the European Union mission, an additional screening and identification process will be conducted at a designated corridor, operated by the defense establishment in an area under IDF control,” it continued.

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An Egyptian military vehicle stands near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, on Aug. 6, 2025. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters)

This will be the first opening of the Rafah crossing for people since Israel seized the area in May 2024, according to Reuters. Israeli forces captured the territory as part of an effort to prevent arms smuggling into Gaza by the terrorist group Hamas. 

In early 2025, there was an evacuation of medical patients along the route during a temporary ceasefire, The Associated Press reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s office had said Sunday that Israel agreed to a “limited reopening” of the crossing under President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan.

ISRAEL ANNOUNCES LIMITED REOPENING OF RAFAH CROSSING UNDER TRUMP’S 20-POINT PLAN

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A truck carrying humanitarian aid at the Rafah border on the Egyptian side, in Rafah, Egypt, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (Reuters)

“As part of President Trump’s 20-point plan, Israel has agreed to a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing for pedestrian passage only, subject to a full Israeli inspection mechanism,” the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel wrote. 

The Prime Minister’s Office said the reopening was contingent on the return of all living hostages and what it described as a “100 percent effort” by Hamas to locate and return the remains of all deceased hostages.

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Israeli soldiers drive past destroyed buildings in Rafah in the Gaza Strip on Sept. 13, 2024. (Sharon Aronowicz/AFP via Getty Images)

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Israel on Monday then confirmed that the remains of Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza, have been recovered and returned home after 842 days. 

Fox News Digital’s Rachel Wolf and Ashley Carnahan contributed to this report. 

Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.

Catherine O’Hara: Home Alone actress dies after ‘brief illness’

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Catherine O’Hara: Home Alone actress dies after

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades from Kevin’s beleaguered mom in “Home Alone” to the iconic Moira Rose in “Schitt’s Creek”  died Friday at 71.

The actress had famously played Macaulay Culkin’s mother in the first two ‘Home Alone’ movies.

The Canadian-born O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency, CAA. 

Catherine O’Hara: Home Alone actress dies after brief illness

Further details were not immediately available.

O’Hara’s career was launched at the Second City in Toronto in the in 1970s. It was there that she first worked with Eugene Levy, who would become a lifelong collaborator — and her “Schitt’s Creek” costar.

Her dramatic turn in HBO’s “The Last of Us” earned her an Emmy nomination, as did her recent role as a Hollywood producer in “The Studio.”

‘The Rookie’s’ Mekia Cox reveals her daughter’s debut in season 8

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'The Rookie's' Mekia Cox reveals her daughter's debut in season 8

Photo:’The Rookie’s’ Mekia Cox reveals her daughter’s debut in season 8

Mekia Cox revealed the motherly arch of her character as tough undercover cop, Nyla Harper.

While speaking with PEOPLE Magazine, Mekia talked about the chapter of Nyla Harper’s life that pulls her back towards her undercover life in season 8 of The Rookie.

She began, “There’s a little bit of a twinge of her starting to miss her high-stakes, old undercover life.”

Cox added, “She kind of tries to get back there a little bit.”

Moreover, she disclosed that fans will once again be able to see Nyla’s maternal bond with her two daughters as Cox’s youngest real-life daughter has played the role of Leah Murray.

She shared her excitement stating, “Personally, that’s also wonderful.”

For those unversed, Cox’s youngest daughter’s relation with The Rookie and the strange family dynamics of Nyla Harper’s family dates back to before she was even born.

At that time in season 5, Cox’s real pregnancy and home birth were written into the storyline.

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