Luke Funk

Managing Editor

Luke is a veteran journalist with more than 25 years of experience in newspaper, radio, television and digital media. Most recently he was a breaking news reporter for The Messenger. He previously managed digital properties for FOX 5 NY. He has also worked at television stations in Philadelphia, Boston, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Richmond, Va. From his start in covering high school sports for print to business news on the radio to breaking news and farming issues on TV, Luke has covered it all. You can follow him on X @lukefunknews.

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Video Shows Moment Driver Plows Full Speed into Dozens at German Holiday Christmas Market

The driver was arrested as police investigate any possible terrorism link.

Car Plows Into Crowd At Christmas Market In Germany

Injuries were reported and the driver was arrested.

November Inflation Report Comes In Better Than Expected At 2.4%

The inflation numbers came in lighter than expected which is encouraging to investors.

Tesla shareholders originally backed the Elon Musk compensation plan in March 2018

Rand Paul Suggests Replacing Mike Johnson With Elon Musk to 'Disrupt The Swamp' After MAGA Allies Torpedo Spending Bill

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said the would be open to supporting Elon Musk as House Speaker.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates 0.25%, Warns Future Cuts Will Slow

"The economy is strong overall," Chairman Jerome Powell said.

Fox Host Forces Mike Johnson To Respond To Elon Musk Tweet Slamming His Spending Bill: 'Gotta Get This Done'

If Congress doesn't pass a bill, parts of the government will be forced to close starting Saturday.

Mysterious Balls Keep Washing Up On Australian Beaches

Authorities in Australia are warning people to stay away from them over fears they are toxic.

FDA Issues Warning About Potentially Deadly Side Effects From Pain Drug For Dogs

The drug Librela was approved to control pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Hits Longest Losing Streak Since 1978

All three major stock indexes fell on Tuesday afternoon as a sell-off continued on Wall Street.

Man Faces Christmas In Trapped In Dubai After Arrest For Posting Negative Review Online: 'Living Nightmare'

Craig Ballentine was detained in Dubai after posting negative comments about a former employer.

Wisconsin school shooter wore band shirt Columbine shooter wore

Wisconsin School Shooter Natalie Rupnow Pictured Wearing Same T-Shirt As Columbine Killer 25 Years Ago

The shirt features the name of the German industrial band KMFDM.

VIDEO: The Moment The Russian Chemical Weapons Chief Is Blown Up In Moscow

A bomb attached to a scooter killed him in a shocking attack on the streets of Moscow.

Pilots Keep Getting Lasers Pointed At Their Eyes As People Mistake Planes For Mystery Drones

People have been reporting drone sightings over New Jersey for weeks but many of them are commercial aircraft.

Fashion Brand Founder Plunges To Death In Cave: 'His Departure Leaves A Huge Void'

Isak Andic founded the fashion group Mango and was the non-executive Chairman.

Close to a million tourists visit Fiji each year

Pina Coladas Poison Guests At 5 Star Resort In Fiji

The victims all suffered from nausea, vomiting and neurological symptoms, according to the country's health ministry.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks at the Microsoft announcement on February 7, 2023

Open AI's Altman Latest Tech Titan Trying To Cozy Up To Trump With $1M Donation To Inauguration Fund

Meta and Amazon have already promised their own $1 million donations to help pay for Trump's inauguration.

Outgoing speaker of the US House Nancy Pelosi hailed the vote December 8, 2022 to protect same-sex marriage rights

Nancy Pelosi Rushed To Hospital After Sustaining Mysterious 'Injury' Overseas

A spokesperson said it happened while traveling to Luxembourg to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.

Real Estate Trade Group Predicts What Mortgage Rates Will Look Like in 2025: 'New Normal'

The National Association of Realtors released its outlook for the housing market for the upcoming year.

US President Joe Biden speaks about the ceasefire in the Rose Garden of the White House

Compete List: All 1,500 People President Biden Pardoned Or Commuted

President Biden issued 39 pardons and 1,499 commutations on Thursday.

The French left disagrees with their country honouring Jeff Bezos

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Is The Latest Tech Titan To Travel To Meet Trump

The visit comes after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently visited the President-elect at his Florida estate.

Eggs displayed at a supermarket in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., April 13, 2022.

US Inflation Shoots Higher In November's Producer Price Index As Egg Costs Skyrocket

Egg prices shot up 55% for the month according to government figures.

Time's Person Of The Year Is Donald Trump

This is the second time the President-elect has been named Person of the Year by the magazine.

FBI Director Christopher Wray testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee

FBI Director Christopher Wray To Resign Before Trump Takes Office

Wray made the announcement during a town hall with FBI employees.

11-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Clinging To Inner Tubes For 3 Days In Mediterranean

"It was an incredible coincidence that we heard the child's voice despite the engine running."

US Inflation Rate Increases To 2.7% in November

There are concerns that future interest rate cuts are in jeopardy.

GOP Rep. Openly Mocks Postmaster General Mid-Hearing For Covering His Ears During Heated Exchange

The exchange took place as Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick questioned the postal leader's performance.

What Luigi Mangione, Person of Interest In Connection With UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination, Was Carrying When Police Stopped Him

Brian Thompson, 50, was in New York City for the company's annual investors meeting when he was ambushed.