NYC public schools banning AI through middle school
We are learning more this week after New York City officials announced sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students beginning this fall. This comes after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels unveiled the new AI policy during a news conference Wednesday morning. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Michelle Odemwingie, the CEO of Achievement Network (ANet), as students across the city and parents across the country react to the news.
We are learning more this week after New York City officials announced sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students beginning this fall. This comes after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels unveiled the new AI policy during a news conference Wednesday morning. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Michelle Odemwingie, the CEO of Achievement Network (ANet), as students across the city and parents across the country react to the news.
Miss America 2027 to be crowned on Sunday
This year's Miss America Pageant host, Jen Hale, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the 2027 competition. The winner will be crowned on Sunday evening.
This year's Miss America Pageant host, Jen Hale, joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the 2027 competition. The winner will be crowned on Sunday evening.
Dallas prepares for first-ever RNC midterm convention
The setup for next week's Republican National Committee midterm convention at the American Airlines Center has already begun in Downtown Dallas. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick spoke about preparations with FOX 4 Dallas' Shaun Rabb.
The setup for next week's Republican National Committee midterm convention at the American Airlines Center has already begun in Downtown Dallas. LiveNOW's Anna Marsick spoke about preparations with FOX 4 Dallas' Shaun Rabb.
US diesel prices hit record high
On Thursday, we learned that average U.S. diesel prices have surged to record highs as a global supply crunch intensifies following renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, along with disruptions caused by Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, a major source of diesel exports. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall brings Politico's Scott Waldman into the conversation to discuss.
On Thursday, we learned that average U.S. diesel prices have surged to record highs as a global supply crunch intensifies following renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, along with disruptions caused by Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, a major source of diesel exports. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall brings Politico's Scott Waldman into the conversation to discuss.
Germany blames Russia for failed drone attack
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia is closing German cultural centers on its territory as a retaliatory response after Germany blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4. The explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at the airport and was later defused. This situation was later condemned by European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who called it "an attempted Russian attack." FDD's John Hardie joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia is closing German cultural centers on its territory as a retaliatory response after Germany blamed Russia for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport on August 4. The explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian plane at the airport and was later defused. This situation was later condemned by European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who called it "an attempted Russian attack." FDD's John Hardie joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss.
Clancy Trial: Is It Really 11 to 1? Expert weighs in
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial were excused after a sixth day of deliberations, in which they told the judge, for a second time, that they could not reach a unanimous verdict. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington told the court that the jury foreperson had reported "there's one juror who refuses to listen to the law" on reasonable doubt. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache spoke about a potential 11-to-one jury split, and what that could mean for a verdict, with criminal defense attorney John W. Day.
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial were excused after a sixth day of deliberations, in which they told the judge, for a second time, that they could not reach a unanimous verdict. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington told the court that the jury foreperson had reported "there's one juror who refuses to listen to the law" on reasonable doubt. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache spoke about a potential 11-to-one jury split, and what that could mean for a verdict, with criminal defense attorney John W. Day.
New Big & Rich Single Sounds the Alarm on AI in Music
John Rich and Big Kenny of Big & Rich join Ryan Schmelz on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss their new single "Hello AI." The country duo shares their urgent concerns regarding artificial intelligence and its potential to disrupt the music industry, pushing for stronger protections for artists of all genres.
John Rich and Big Kenny of Big & Rich join Ryan Schmelz on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss their new single "Hello AI." The country duo shares their urgent concerns regarding artificial intelligence and its potential to disrupt the music industry, pushing for stronger protections for artists of all genres.
Clancy jurors fail to reach verdict after day 6 of deliberations
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial was excused for the day after failing to reach a verdict on the sixth day of deliberations. The judge asked them to return on Friday to continue deliberating. Clancy’s attorney also requested to remove a juror on Thursday, but the judge denied that motion. Jurors are deciding whether Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her three children, or whether, as the defense argues, she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial was excused for the day after failing to reach a verdict on the sixth day of deliberations. The judge asked them to return on Friday to continue deliberating. Clancy’s attorney also requested to remove a juror on Thursday, but the judge denied that motion. Jurors are deciding whether Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her three children, or whether, as the defense argues, she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
Clancy lawyer requests to remove the one holdout juror
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer says one juror won’t listen to judge about reasonable doubt, but judge says he won’t remove them.
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer says one juror won’t listen to judge about reasonable doubt, but judge says he won’t remove them.
VP Vance leads White House press briefing
Vice President JD Vance led the White House press briefing Thursday afternoon, the first since July 23, and the first since Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's departure.
Vice President JD Vance led the White House press briefing Thursday afternoon, the first since July 23, and the first since Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's departure.
Oregon man allegedly fires at tree workers, sheriff’s drones during standoff
This video shows Erik Gordon Shunn firing at a Sheriff's Office drone, followed by the pinning of his tractor by a CCSO SWAT vehicle. (Credit: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office)
This video shows Erik Gordon Shunn firing at a Sheriff's Office drone, followed by the pinning of his tractor by a CCSO SWAT vehicle. (Credit: Clackamas County Sheriff's Office)
Florida shooting inside police department
Port Orange Police in Florida say a shooting took place inside a police department lobby. A woman fired a gun inside the lobby. She was shot and taken to the hospital.
Port Orange Police in Florida say a shooting took place inside a police department lobby. A woman fired a gun inside the lobby. She was shot and taken to the hospital.
Rubio & Vance speaks at Trump Peace Institute
Secretary Rubio and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Trump Peace Institute on Thursday. Vance will host the White House Press Briefing today at 1 P.M. Eastern Time.
Secretary Rubio and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Trump Peace Institute on Thursday. Vance will host the White House Press Briefing today at 1 P.M. Eastern Time.
Jury deliberations resume in Clancy trial
It's day 6 of jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children. So far, jurors told the judge they were deadlocked twice.
It's day 6 of jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children. So far, jurors told the judge they were deadlocked twice.
Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas: What to Expect
Zach Kraft discusses the upcoming Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Kraft highlights key speakers and the significance of the event for the party's strategy.
Zach Kraft discusses the upcoming Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Kraft highlights key speakers and the significance of the event for the party's strategy.
RPT: Russia helps Iran with supersonic weapons tech
According to a report, Russia is secretly helping Iran develop supersonic missiles. Miles Johnson, with the Financial Times, joins LiveNOW from Fox to talk about the latest report.
According to a report, Russia is secretly helping Iran develop supersonic missiles. Miles Johnson, with the Financial Times, joins LiveNOW from Fox to talk about the latest report.
Iran claims to have hit U.S. assets in Kuwait & UAE
Iran has claimed to have hit U.S. bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Trump recently posted on Truth Social: "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be “hotter” than ever before! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Iran has claimed to have hit U.S. bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Trump recently posted on Truth Social: "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be “hotter” than ever before! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Iran strikes Kuwait in retaliation against U.S.
Iran fired at Kuwait on Thursday as part of its retaliation for U.S. bombardments earlier in the week. Sirens sounded in Kuwait early Thursday, where air defenses intercepted missile and drones during a “blatant Iranian aggression,” the Ministry of Defense said on X.
Iran fired at Kuwait on Thursday as part of its retaliation for U.S. bombardments earlier in the week. Sirens sounded in Kuwait early Thursday, where air defenses intercepted missile and drones during a “blatant Iranian aggression,” the Ministry of Defense said on X.
Women's movement icon Gloria Steinem dead at 92
Gloria Steinem, the renowned American writer, lecturer, activist and organizer who spent more than five decades advocating for gender equality and women’s civil and reproductive rights, has died, her foundation announced. She was 92. A cause of death has not been announced.
Gloria Steinem, the renowned American writer, lecturer, activist and organizer who spent more than five decades advocating for gender equality and women’s civil and reproductive rights, has died, her foundation announced. She was 92. A cause of death has not been announced.
Russia hits Ukraine with seventh day of strikes
We are continuing to watch this week as Kyiv continues to endure repeated drone attacks and near-constant air raid alerts as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. This comes as residents of the Ukrainian capital continue to face nighttime barrages. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones over four days. LiveNOW’s J Russell is speaking with Dominic Culverwell from The Kyiv Independent as Ukrainians across the country share their stories as the conflict continues.
We are continuing to watch this week as Kyiv continues to endure repeated drone attacks and near-constant air raid alerts as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. This comes as residents of the Ukrainian capital continue to face nighttime barrages. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones over four days. LiveNOW’s J Russell is speaking with Dominic Culverwell from The Kyiv Independent as Ukrainians across the country share their stories as the conflict continues.