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Matt Damon is sharing a frightening family health scare that nearly derailed one of Hollywood's biggest nights.The actor revealed his wife, Luciana Barroso, had a brain aneurysm and had surgery a week before the 2024 Oscars.Damon said Barroso was still recovering when she made a surprise decision that left him deeply moved.MATT DAMON WAS 'PUSHED TO THE LIMIT' WHILE FILMING 'THE ODYSSEY,' DETAILS GRUELING PHYSICAL DISCOMFORTS"We had this whole scary thing happen where my wife had a brain aneurysm," Damon told GQ in a cover interview published Thursday. "She's totally fine, thank God, but had this brain surgery the week

First lady Melania Trump and peace envoys from both Russia and Ukraine spoke from the White House on Thursday, hailing the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Oleshky region as a potential "spark" for peace that lasts beyond a temporary regional ceasefire."We have chosen humanity over war," the first lady said in a White House trilateral news conference with the two warring countries. "Undeniably, the lives of innocent people must transcend the division of war. I hope Oleshky inspires greater peace. Every significant transformation begins with a small spark.""Together, we can create something more enduring than a temporary ceasefire," she added, calling

France deployed 70,000 police officers Thursday as tens of thousands of people took to the streets for nationwide strikes and protests after left-wing groups called for a mobilization.In Paris, the Eiffel Tower was closed; in Lyon, French riot police fired tear gas and charged a group of protesters; and near Toulouse, a high school was set on fire, according to Reuters."We need to turn up in big numbers on the streets today," the news agency quoted the head of the left-wing CGT union Sophie Binet as saying.The demonstrations come after France was rocked by violent protests in October, which outgoing

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus. It was likely used by Jewish pilgrims visiting the ancient holy site, with an expert noting the discovery helps highlight the broader significance of baptism. The excavation, announced earlier this fall, was carried out by archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.The discovery was made in the Ophel, an archaeological area immediately south of Jerusalem's Temple Mount, near an ancient entrance known as the Triple Gate.JESUS' CRUCIFIXION ACCOUNT GETS FRESH LOOK AFTER ANCIENT RING TIED TO PILATE IS REINTERPRETEDThe

A North Carolina bagel shop owner got an unexpected scare when a 3-foot alligator wandered into his business, turning an ordinary afternoon into a wildlife encounter caught on surveillance video.The reptile entered Bagel Dock Express in Southport on Oct. 29, slipping through an open back door and making its way through the kitchen toward the front counter.Surveillance video captured owner Jesse Driscoll's startled reaction when he spotted the alligator inside the shop. Driscoll quickly backed away from the animal before calling 911.BEAR CRASHES COUPLE'S ANNIVERSARY GETAWAY, RUMMAGES THROUGH TENNESSEE TEA SHOP BEFORE JUMPING ON COUNTERThe business was closed to customers

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivered a scathing assessment on Wednesday of Republicans' sweeping midterm election losses, describing the results as a "blue tsunami" and warning that his party had lost touch with voters, particularly in the Lone Star State.In a lengthy post on X, Cruz acknowledged that Republicans had suffered historic defeats, losing control of both chambers of Congress while Democrats swept statewide races in Texas."2026 was not simply a blue wave; it was a blue tsunami. It was an ass kicking," Cruz wrote. "It was not simply a bad 2006 midterm election. It was a Watergate-level repudiation."His blunt assessment

A U.S. Marine died Tuesday after an incident during training at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, military officials said.The incident happened in Okinawa, on a Marine Corps base near the northeastern coast of Okinawa Prefecture.The Marine, whose identity has not been released by the military, was with the 3rd Marine Division.ALLEGED KILLING BY MARINE PROMPTS US MILITARY TO RESTRICT OFF-BASE LIBERTY IN OKINAWA"It is with heavy hearts that 3rd Marine Division announces the death of a Marine following a training incident at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on Nov. 3, 2026," the 3rd Marine Division said in a statement to ABC

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God warned Democrats not to let their midterm success go to their heads, warning they need to take action to show they are committed to serving their voters."But here's why I need Democrats to pay close attention. Don't get comfortable because, you know, a Democrat victory has not proved that they've earned lasting trust. Americans rejected MAGA and Republicans, but that doesn't automatically mean they trust Democrats," he warned."I don't want to hear another two years of Democrats telling us how dangerous Donald Trump is. We know that. OK? That's why there was such a rebuke

A Washington state sheriff's deputy has died and another remains on life support with life-threatening injuries after they were ambushed while responding to a domestic violence call that turned deadly, authorities said Wednesday.Spokane County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a home Tuesday after a woman ran to a neighbor's house reporting that her brother had shot her, FOX 13 Seattle reported.Responding officers learned the suspect had an active felony arrest warrant, had access to multiple firearms, and that additional victims could be inside the home.NYPD OFFICER SHOT, GUNMAN KILLED AFTER ARMED BARRICADED STANDOFF IN BROOKLYN: POLICEThe Spokane County Sheriff's Office

As Republicans sift through the wreckage of a devastating election night that handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress by large margins, one Florida Republican who bucked the national trend says the GOP fundamentally misread the electorate.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Congressman Randy Fine — who expanded his own winning margin by five points despite the national backlash — offered a candid assessment of his party's shortcomings and warned that Republicans must now prepare for an "ugly two years" battling Democrats over immigration and other contentious issues.While Republicans held their ground in Florida, winning the governor's

The Golden State Warriors have reportedly stopped paying former NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis by ruling that the 31-year-old is not rendering his services.ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that, according to league sources, the franchise has ceased delivering the semimonthly payments he is due on his $20 million salary. The report also indicated that Porzingis is not actively disputing the lack of payments, and the NBA Players' Association has no plans to dispute it.Porzingis has not taken the floor for the Warriors this season and stepped away from the team the day before the team's training camp began this

In a historic midterm election, Democrats swept both the House and Senate, riding a blue wave spurred by widespread voter discontent. The economy, government corruption, war in Iran and increasingly negative views of President Donald Trump's job performance created a perfect storm for Democrats to flip Senate seats in Republican stronghold states.At the time of publication, Democrats hold a 54-seat majority in the Senate and have secured 228 seats in the house. The tossup Senate race in Alaska remains too close to call at this time.The Fox News Voter Poll surveyed more than 100,000 registered voters nationwide from Oct. 19

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the Democratic Party sweeping the House and Senate in the midterm elections on Tuesday, saying that President Donald Trump got his "a--" handed to him in a blue wave."Oh, I'm glad you're happy," Kimmel told his audience. "I'm feeling pretty good, too, I will say. And I want you to know, in case you tuned away from the election coverage, we are monitoring those who are monitoring the results of the election as they come in.""All the Nates were predicting a blue wave, not the kind of blue wave that pulls Nicolas Cage's beach house