What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’

If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:

Rep. Brad Schneider's DC office vandalized on July 4; Capitol Police investigating

Illinois Representative Brad Schneider took to X Friday to report that his Capitol office in D.C. was vandalized on July 4, with posters of more than 100 people still held hostage in Gaza, including eight Americans, being torn down, shredded, and scattered across the hallway. 

Teen loses fingers in Berkeley July 4 fireworks mishap: neighbors

The neighbor said that one of the boys in Berkeley picked up a firework that hadn’t exploded even though his friend warned him to put the firework down before it blew up in his hand.

Hurricane Beryl hits Mexico, heads to Texas
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Several Caribbean islands were hit hard by Hurricane Beryl as the storm makes it way into the Gulf and towards Texas. FOX's Lilian Woo has more.

Austin teen missing for nearly a month
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The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is trying to find 14-year-old Christopher Rodriguez Diaz who left home on June 14 and hasn't been seen since.

Hurricane Beryl preparations in Texas
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Texas officials hold briefing on ongoing preparations for impacts of Hurricane Beryl to Texas.

California’s Gavin Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden

California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.

Stray kitten rescued off road by Austin PD
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The Austin Police Department has released body cam video of the rescue of a stray kitten while an officer was out on patrol. (Video courtesy APD)

Absentee ballot drop boxes: Wisconsin Supreme court reinstates

It is a decision that could affect voter participation in battleground Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Supreme Court came down with a ruling concerning absentee ballot drop boxes.

Hurricane Beryl: Devastation in Caribbean
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FOX Weather's Robert Ray reports from Jamaica where Beryl made landfall and has an update on the storm.

Nonprofit helps with missing persons cases
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In this week's "Missing in Texas," we're taking a look at a nonprofit that helps with missing persons cases across the country, including in Texas.

Round Rock residents celebrate July 4th
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Thousands packed into Old Settlers Park to celebrate the Fourth of July for Round Rock?s Frontier Days.

Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam

This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.

Man arrested for stabbing his father to death
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A man was arrested for stabbing his father to death in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said.