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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A South Carolina judge has ruled that Charles Weldon Boyd cannot claim self-defense protection under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law in the 2023 shooting death of Scott Spivey.After a hearing that spanned four days, Circuit Court Judge Eugene Griffith ruled that Boyd’s secretly recorded phone calls with a Horry County police official showed he was seeking law enforcement help and trying to avoid responsibility.”Credibility’s huge here,” Griffith said, according to the Post and Courier. “I really question the credibility of Weldon Boyd. I find his testimony lacking credibility in many places.”The…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2026 9:52 pm Updated February 24, 2026 12:36 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Porter Airlines is resuming service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Tuesday after cancelling flights because of widespread violence. The announcement follows similar moves by Air Canada, WestJet and Air Transat on Monday.A social media post on Monday from Air Canada said full operations from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta will start up again on Tuesday.WestJet and Air Transat have both said they’re restarting service to and from Puerto Vallarta on…

Coen Markwick was the headline act as Railways provided the shock of the round with a seven-wicket victory over Mt Barker in the Albany and Districts Cricket Association A-grade competition on Saturday.

TAIPEI: A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Taiwan’s northeastern county of Yilan on Tuesday (Feb 24), the island’s weather administration said, with no reports of damage.The quake briefly shook buildings in the capital, Taipei. The quake had a depth of 66.8km, the weather administration said.The fire department said the quake’s epicentre was 16.9km from the county government seat and in coastal waters.Taiwan lies near the junction of two tectonic plates and is prone to earthquakes.More than 100 people were killed in a quake in southern Taiwan in 2016, while a 7.3 magnitude quake killed more than…

New Delhi, India – At a private event in November 2019, Sandeep Chakravorty, India’s then consul general in New York, was caught on camera calling for New Delhi to adopt an “Israeli model” in Indian-administered Kashmir.At the time, millions in Kashmir were already reeling under a crippling military lockdown and communication blackout: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu majoritarian government had stripped the region of its semi-autonomous status months earlier, jailing thousands of people, including the region’s political leaders – even those who are pro-India.The senior Indian diplomat was musing about Israel’s far-right settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, in reference to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is surging state troopers to the border and across the state to enhance public safety operations following a spike in cartel violence after the killing of kingpin “El Mencho” over the weekend.On Monday, Abbott, a Republican, directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to “enhance public safety and homeland security operations” across Texas. He said the surge is in response to escalating cartel violence in Mexico that he believes poses a growing threat to American civilians.”Mexican drug cartels pose a significant threat to public safety…

On Tuesday, Asian equities steadied after a shaky opening, while corporate and policy developments in the United States added to uncertainty. At the same time, Bitcoin and other digital assets weakened alongside broader risk sentiment as investors reacted to tariffs and artificial intelligence concerns.Asia stocks rise despite AI selloff and tariff worriesAsian stocks stabilized on Tuesday after a wobbly start, even as Wall Street’s AI-linked selloff rattled investors. Sentiment was also dampened by anxiety surrounding US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and geopolitical tensions.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan advanced 0.27% and was on track for fresh highs…

Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the first degree in the fatal stabbings at the couple’s home in LA’s Brentwood neighborhood in December. His public defender, Kimberly Greene, entered the not guilty plea on her client’s behalf.Reiner sat in court behind his attorney in a glass-enclosed custody area. His head was shaved and he wore brown jail clothes.Reiner spoke briefly during the arraignment, saying “yes” when Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Theresa McGonigle asked…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. men’s hockey team arrived in Florida on Monday hours after winning the gold medal in a thrilling overtime win over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.The players flew to Miami International Airport and will begin the celebratory festivities. The team is set to revel at E11EVEN MIAMI nightclub later in the night. Jack Hughes (86) of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada in the men’s ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey…

From left, MangoAI’s Nirmal Govind, Canva Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Cliff Obrecht and MangoAI’s Vinith Misra.CanvaSoftware stocks have been hammered in recent weeks as investors worry about threats from artificial intelligence. In the startup world, Canva has been among the highest fliers due to its popularity with designers, but that market is showing vulnerability, with larger rival Adobe down 30% so far this year.As Canva reckons with dramatic changes in the market, the design software vendor is getting acquisitive. The company said Monday that it’s purchased two startups — Cavalry and MangoAI — that stand to help it challenge…