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:
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Texas officials hold briefing on ongoing preparations for impacts of Hurricane Beryl to Texas.
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.
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
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)
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.
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
FOX Weather's Robert Ray reports from Jamaica where Beryl made landfall and has an update on the storm.
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
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.
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
Thousands packed into Old Settlers Park to celebrate the Fourth of July for Round Rock?s Frontier Days.
Thousands packed into Old Settlers Park to celebrate the Fourth of July for Round Rock?s Frontier Days.
2 killed, 7 injured after pickup truck strikes people near Lower Manhattan park
Two people were killed and seven others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Lower Manhattan on Thursday evening.
Two people were killed and seven others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Lower Manhattan on Thursday evening.
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.
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.
Round Rock July 4th parade celebration
Round Rock held its annual Fourth of July parade Thursday morning.
Round Rock held its annual Fourth of July parade Thursday morning.
Debate on Confederate monument in Georgetown
Some Georgetown residents are pushing to get a confederate monument moved
Some Georgetown residents are pushing to get a confederate monument moved
July 4th mass shooting: Chicago women died shielding children from gunfire
A mass shooting in Grand Crossing on Chicago’s South Side early Thursday morning left two women and an 8-year-old child dead.
A mass shooting in Grand Crossing on Chicago’s South Side early Thursday morning left two women and an 8-year-old child dead.
Schizophrenic teen missing from Flint discovered on popular Twitch stream in Florida
Troy Coleman, who had been missing since May 21, was found in Miami, thanks to appearing on a popular Twitch stream.
Troy Coleman, who had been missing since May 21, was found in Miami, thanks to appearing on a popular Twitch stream.
Man arrested for stabbing his father to death
A man was arrested for stabbing his father to death in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
A man was arrested for stabbing his father to death in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
Florida man arrested after allegedly trying to withdraw 1 cent from bank
A Florida man is facing a felony robbery charge after he allegedly tried to withdraw 1 cent from a bank in Sumter County.
A Florida man is facing a felony robbery charge after he allegedly tried to withdraw 1 cent from a bank in Sumter County.



















