Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir

A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.

Ann Blyth, Oscar-nominated 'Mildred Pierce' actress, dies at 98

Ann Blyth, the versatile Hollywood actress who earned an Academy Award nomination at 17 for playing Joan Crawford's rebellious daughter in the classic film noir "Mildred Pierce," has died at 98.

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Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

NASA finds ‘puffiest’ planets so far: ‘Comparable to cotton candy’

NASA’s TESS mission discovered two unusually puffy planets, one larger than Jupiter and one about the same size, but both are as light as cotton candy.

Man dies after being found shot inside crashed car in Phoenix, suspects arrested

Police say 48-year-old Otis Sueing, Jr. died at the hospital after he was found with gunshot wounds inside a crashed car near 45th Avenue and Weldon.

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. 

House fire in Paradise Valley leaves 4 displaced

Phoenix and Scottsdale firefighters contained a large house fire to the east side of a Paradise Valley property after responding to attic flames early Friday morning.

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect

A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.

Nancy Guthrie search update: FBI Bitcoin ransom details | FOX 10 Talks
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The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie enters a new phase as details emerge regarding a second ransom note sent five days after she vanished. In the case, which has now reached 185 days, the alleged kidnappers claimed that Nancy Guthrie was accidentally killed and subsequently "buried with nature." FOX News contributor and former Los Angeles district attorney Josh Ritter joined the broadcast to analyze the psychological and strategic elements of these strange communications. Authorities are examining the multi-million dollar ransom demands and subsequent digital tracking efforts. While the initial ask for the ransom was 4 million dollars, the FBI strategic response involved an enticing offer of an arbitrary lower number in Bitcoin to track the crypto wallet transactions. According to the investigation details, the captors never accessed the account, leaving law enforcement to sift through over 40,000 tips and various media communications sent to TMZ and local affiliates in Tucson. Legal expert Josh Ritter notes that the operation appears to be a prepared crime gone wrong rather than a sophisticated kidnapping outfit, suggesting the perpetrator may have originally intended to target the daughter, Savannah Guthrie. With 185 days passed, Ritter highlights that human intelligence and individuals coming forward will likely be the key to breaking the case. Investigators continue to track resources, including suspicious community communications from an unidentified individual using male pseudonyms to seek money from media outlets in exchange for information.

Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans

A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.

Waxing kit recall expanded due to overheating concerns

The recall for a popular waxing kit has been expanded due to possible fire and risks after some have reported overheating. 

AZ man sentenced for F-35 laser strikes; Phoenix mall shooting suspect indicted l Morning News Brief

From a Valley man sentenced for aiming lasers at fighter jets near Luke Air Force Base to a teen indicted for a deadly shooting at a Phoenix mall, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of June 26.

MCSO raises concerns about federal oversight
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The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is requesting to remove a monitor assigned back in 2013 due to a civil rights violation. MCSO says they have changed leadership and expresses concerns about the costs. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo has the story. 

Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.

Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says

A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.

Tyler Robinson: Judge holds prosecutor in civil contempt, keeps death penalty on table

A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was "ample evidence" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.