If you want to know how to fix America’s housing crisis, look no further than the stark divide playing out along the Hudson River. In Manhattan, where years of heavy regulation, strict zoning laws and a sub-2% vacancy rate have choked off new development, rents have just hit historic records. But in neighboring Jersey City, a massive post-pandemic building boom has forced landlords to compete on price, driving local rents down from their 2024 peaks and giving inflation-weary tenants a much-needed break.According to the latest Zumper National Rent Report, Manhattan’s median one-bedroom rent rose to an all-time high of $4,680…

This story about the April 2026 PCE inflation is developing and will be updated with more details. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained stubbornly high in April as consumers continued to face elevated price growth.The Commerce Department on Thursday reported that the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 0.4% on a monthly basis in April and is up 3.8% from a year ago. The monthly figures were slightly cooler than the 0.5% increase expected by economists polled by LSEG, while the annual figure was in line with expectations. HOW DOES FED CHAIR NOMINEE KEVIN WARSH VIEW THE CENTRAL BANK’S INFLATION GOAL?…

Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Briones, currently playing Connie Francis in Just in Time, has been recognized for her work on The Pitt, while Schmigadoon! star Brightman is nominated for his voice-over performance in Hazbin Hotel. Coon, who is also nominated for a Tony this season, is nominated for her performance in The Gilded Age, with Christine Baranski also receiving a nomination. Radcliffe is nominated for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. Other stage nominees include Sarah Snook, Sarah Pidgeon, Jean…

Former first lady Jill Biden admitted that she worried her husband Joe Biden was “having a stroke” during his ill-fated 2024 presidential debate with Donald Trump. “I was frightened,” Jill, 74, told CBS News’ Rita Braver in a preview clip of a CBS Sunday Morning interview airing on Sunday, May 31. “I had never, ever seen Joe like that before or since.” Joe’s notoriously sluggish debate performance on June 27, 2024, essentially signaled the end of his re-election bid against Trump, 79. In the wake of his poor debate performance, George Clooney, the late Rob Reiner and author Stephen King…

Sting will perform in a newly reimagined production of his musical, The Last Ship, for a limited run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane from 22 September – 3 October. Featuring a new book by Barney Norris this production of the Last Ship, produced by Karl Sydow, is directed by Leo Warner with set and video design by 59, a Journey studio. While continuing the STING 3.0 World Tour, Sting has also dedicated time this year to taking The Last Ship production to cities across the globe, with successful runs in Amsterdam, Brisbane, and Paris, plus further dates at the Metropolitan Opera in…

Today, May 28, is National Burger Day — or National Hamburger Day, however you wish to say it. The burger has been an American favorite for quite some time, and they’re often a go-to during the summer season with barbecues heating up. Restaurants across the country are celebrating the special day with deals and freebies that can’t be beat, and some deals have been running all month long. Here are the juicy offers to snag this National Burger Day: Arby’s Arby’s is taking a difference approach to National Burger Day. Starting Thursday, May 28 through Sunday, May 31, fans can…

Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:26AMNEW YORK CITY — ‘s Martha Raddatz was presented with a lifetime achievement award at the annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in New York City on Wednesday.Before receiving the award, she spoke with Joelle Garguilo on the red carpet about the honor.”It is an honor, it is an immense honor, is what I would say, and just one of those surprises. I’m proud of it, I’m proud of everyone here, though and I think that’s my message that journalism endures and we’ll keep at it as long as we can,” Raddatz said.Raddatz is the Chief…

Leah Remini reunited with her ex-husband Angelo Pagán to celebrate “the family we chose to remain.” “In a world where so much feels curated and performative, I have come to appreciate the rare beauty of families that change shape, but never lose the love that is real,” Remini, 55, wrote in an Instagram birthday tribute to Pagán, 58, on Tuesday, May 26. “Some may not understand it. But I am incredibly proud of the family we built — and even more proud of the family we chose to remain. Happy birthday [Angelo].” Pagán playfully responded to his ex by quoting…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least one person was killed and nine others were unaccounted for Tuesday after a tank containing a corrosive chemical mixture ruptured and collapsed at a Washington paper mill, authorities said.Nine people were injured in the collapse at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, including one firefighter, officials said. Injuries ranged from minor to critical.Officials said the response had shifted from rescue operations to recovery efforts.”At the moment we are not aware of any rescues that are yet to be made,” Cowlitz Fire and Rescue Chief Scott Goldstein said during a news…

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is advocating for targeting the artificial intelligence industry with taxes. “It’s time to tax AI and invest in people,” the left-wing lawmaker has asserted.She has floated the prospect of taxing the energy consumed by AI data centers. SEN WARREN BLASTED FOR CHEERING BLOCKING OF MERGER THAT MIGHT HAVE SAVED SPIRIT AIRLINES “Rethinking our tax code must also include going to the source: that means taxing AI companies directly, which can start with taxing AI data centers,” she wrote in an opinion piece posted by Time. “By imposing a reasonable excise tax on the energy used by…

Ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Hulu’s comedy series “Deli Boys,” Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh made their Broadway debuts in Disney’s Broadway musical, Aladdin. Their appearance marked the first time two South Asian actors made this special one-time cameo in the production, joining Genie (Caleb A. Barnett) as Game Show Hosts during the number, “Friend Like Me.”  After Ali and Shaikh’s debuts, Sonya Balsara (Jasmine), a huge fan of “Deli Boys,” invited the two to bow with her during the curtain call. Check out photos and video here!   Season 2 of “Deli Boys” premieres on May 28 on Hulu.  Aladdin, the musical based on the Academy Award-winning animated film,…

The United States Treasury Department announced sanctions Wednesday on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the new Tehran agency that collects fees for traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.”The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, because they “may be providing support to and receiving services from” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may “be exposed to sanctions risk.””Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their…

Love Island USA has released a pointed statement before the season 8 cast is revealed. “The Villa runs on good vibes, and so does this community,” read a post via Instagram. “We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and debates, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.” The statement continued: “This is a space for fun, not negativity – so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is LOVE Island!” Love Island USA follows a group of singles who have to pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa in Fiji. The contestants — who…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Content warning: This article includes descriptions of sexual assault that some readers may find distressing.The teenage stepbrother accused in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship will remain free until his trial, a judge ruled Wednesday, as new details and a timeline of the alleged killing were unsealed in court records.Timothy Hudson is accused of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual abuse after Kepner was found dead in November 2025 inside a Carnival cruise cabin that was traveling on the high seas toward Miami, according to federal court documents.On…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Atlanta Braves great Bob Horner, who once hit four home runs in a single game, has died, the team announced on Tuesday. He was 68.Horner was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1978 and made his first and only All-Star team in 1982. The Braves released a statement on Horner’s death on social media. The team did not announce a cause of death.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! “Bob Horner built a career out of being first. He was the first…