'The Five' looks back: From Rittenhouse to Afghanistan to inflation - the biggest stories of 2021
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“The Five” panel reveals the biggest and most consequential stories of 2021.
That made the Rittenhouse case one of the top stories of 2021.
"Mine is the Kyle Rittenhouse trial," said "Five" co-host Jesse Watters. "We had cameras in the courtroom for this trial. If there had not been cameras in the courtroom, this country would have perceived what happened that scary day very, very differently. So it was almost like a formal education in prosecutorial misconduct in constitutional law and everything that the media tried to spin one way ended up being a complete disaster. So, we saw the trial in real-time. We saw a jury deliberate methodically, and people at this table believe that was pretty cut and dry self-defense… and it opened people's eyes."
Dana Perino thought the emergence of civilian spaceflights was a big story in 2021. The nation watched the rich, famous and affluent - celebrities such as Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, William Shatner and Michael Strahan, among others - take trips into orbit. Perino suggested spaceflight companies taking civilians into space will have an "impact for many decades to come."
"Oatzempic," a blend of oats and lime, is a popular new drink that TikTok users claim helps with weight loss. Several nutritionists shared thoughts about its effectiveness.
Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about a soft, vine-like robot called SPROUT that aids safe survivor rescues in collapsed buildings.
President Trump vowed to bring Columbus Day back in honor of the historical figure credited with discovering the "New World," while blaming Democrats for tarnishing his reputation.
A pilot allegedly called out a vaping passenger in a cabin-wide announcement, even threatening to turn the plane around. A travel expert shared insights about flyers hitting their vapes on board.
Google is using artificial intelligence (AI) to try and understand how dolphins communicate with one another – with the hope that one day humans could use the technology to chat with them.
Two etiquette experts, including a former flight attendant, reveal what foods should be avoided when flying on a plane for the sake of your digestion – and your fellow passengers.
A new aircraft combines the wings and fuselage, reducing drag and weight, resulting in a 50% fuel efficiency improvement.
Experts warn that the viral ‘SkinnyTok’ trend on TikTok may promote unhealthy eating habits and food deprivation, raising concerns about its impact on young users.
After her father's death, photographer Ashley Kay embarked on a full-time travel adventure through North and South America with her dog, coming to the realization that "life is for living."
A new study maps America's beer preferences by state, with Miller leading in 60% of the nation. Regional preferences show patterns in beer consumption across the country.
A Florida woman captured an alligator on her doorbell camera banging against her front door after she heard strange noises one night.
To mark first lady Melania Trump's 55th birthday, Fox News Digital takes a look back at her path from Slovenia, where she grew up, to the White House through photos.
A new study links regular poultry consumption to an increased mortality risk. Italian researchers found that people who eat more than 300 grams of chicken weekly are 27% more likely to die.