A growing number of hiring managers say that they are seeing a surprising new trend from Gen Z applicants: bringing a parent into the job interview process, sometimes even onto Zoom calls. “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary joined FOX Business’ Stuart Varney on ‘Varney & Co.’ to weigh in on the practice and what it signals to employers. For O’Leary, the issue isn’t generational stereotypes, it’s about independence. In today’s competitive labor market, he argues, employers are looking for candidates who can think, decide and execute on their own. When a parent enters the room, he says, that independence immediately…

A U.S. release date has been set for Mr. Burton, the film chronicling the true story of legendary actor Richard Burton. The movie will arrive in theaters and on digital platforms from Samuel Goldwyn Films on March 20. It debuted in UK theaters in April 2025. Mr. Burton tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins, the son of a wayward drunk. Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his…

Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell broke her silence about if Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page are at risk of being recast. “We are not interested in recasting the characters,” Brownell told Variety on Thursday, February 26. “I think it would feel like a disservice to everything Regé and Phoebe set up in season 1, and all the beautiful work they put into those characters.” Brownell didn’t rule out an onscreen return for them. “We would love to potentially have them back at some point, but I think, logistically, we want to make sure we bring them back when we have something…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Friday that his company reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy its artificial intelligence models on its classified network, just hours after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to phase out rival Anthropic. Altman said in a post on X that he had been in talks with the Pentagon, which “displayed a deep respect for safety and a desire to partner to achieve the best possible outcome.””AI safety and wide distribution of benefits are the core of our mission,” he said. “Two of our most important safety principles are prohibitions on domestic…

Three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone is currently touring her theatrical concert MATTERS OF THE HEART, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its original Broadway engagement. Check out video of LuPone performing Time After Time from the concert below. Originally conceived and directed by Scott Wittman, MATTERS OF THE HEART explores the crimes, affairs, and mysteries of the heart through more than two dozen love songs. The program spans Broadway standards and selections by contemporary songwriters, woven together in a theatrical evening of storytelling and music. The concert features musical direction by Joseph Thalken. Original arrangements were by Dick Gallagher, with…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Spring is known for confusing transitional weather that can make getting dressed feel like a challenge. What are you supposed to wear when it’s close to freezing in the morning, but pleasantly warm by mid-afternoon? The answer: A lightweight jacket that keeps you warm through the initial chill (but not too hot as temperatures rise). Our favorite lightweight jackets are versatile enough to be paired with any outfit, whether you’re headed to the gym, work or out for date night.…

Ahead of the decision to launch military strikes on Iran, the Trump administration on Friday formally designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention.The designation, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, activates authorities created under an executive order signed in September that expanded the government’s ability to penalize countries accused of detaining Americans for political bargaining power. This is the first time a country has been formally labeled under that framework.”For decades, Iran has continued to cruelly detain innocent Americans, as well as citizens of other nations, to use as political leverage against other states,” Rubio said in a…

Hamnet, Chloé Zhao’s acclaimed film about William and Agnes Shakespeare, will be available to stream beginning March 6 exclusively on Peacock. The movie is led by Jessie Buckley, in her Golden Globe and BAFTA Award-winning role, alongside Paul Mescal. Hamnet won two Golden Globe Awards for Best Motion Picture Drama and Best Actress Drama, as well as two BAFTA Awards for Outstanding British Film and Best Leading Actress. The film is also nominated for eight Academy Awards, including for Best Picture, Best Director, Actress in a Leading Role, Adapted Screenplay, Costume Design, Achievement in Casting, Original Score and Production Design. The film tells of the love story between William (Paul Mescal) and Agnes (Jesse Buckley) Shakespeare during the 16th…

Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins’ family has officially grown again with the arrival of baby No. 5. “Welcome to the world Brave 🩵💚🩵” Akins wrote via an Instagram post uploaded on Friday, February 27.  “Oh. my. goodness. Our hearts are just in a big ole puddle with this precious baby BOY 🩵 🦆🩵⚾️🩵🦌🩵🐟🩵” Akins shared that their son was born two weeks before the expected due date and praised Rhett for his support in the delivery room. “Brave Elijah Akins was born last week at almost 10 pounds and almost 2 weeks early-thank you Jesus this big boy didn’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats in the House and the Senate on Capitol Hill clapped back with criticisms about President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, calling him out for “lies” and suggesting the president isn’t winning the way Trump says he is. Some Democrats, like Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., argued that Trump’s move to blame former President Joe Biden for the current affordability issues Americans are facing is expired, while Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said he had to up-and-leave the president’s address because he was talking about making America healthier, describing…

Saturday, February 28, 2026 8:28AMBIG BEAR, Calif. () — Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, welcomed another egg to their nest.The egg arrived just before 6 p.m. Friday, the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley said in a social media post.”Jackie did great and is now dozing off while keeping her 2 eggs nice and cozy,” the post said.It’s the second egg of Jackie’s second clutch. Last month, two eggs Jackie had previously laid were breached when ravens invaded the nest while the eagles were away.Friends of Big Bear Valley said that Jackie has always laid her…

Power Ballad, the new musical comedy film, has released character posters featuring lead stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The movie will hold its world premiere this weekend at the Dublin International Film Festival, ahead of its forthcoming theatrical release this June. The world premiere screening will serve as the closing to the festival, taking place on March 1 at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Rudd and Jonas are both expected to be in attendance, along with writer/director/producer John Carney. Tickets for the screening and more information are available here. Following its world premiere, Power Ballad will head to SXSW for its North American premiere on Saturday, March…

Candace Owens is calling out Erika Kirk for remarks she made about her romantic history. During the Thursday, February 27, episode of her Bride of Charlie YouTube series, Owens, 36, claimed Erika, 37, lied about who she dated before meeting her late husband Charlie Kirk in  2018. (Charlie was fatally shot at a Utah university speaking event in September 2025. He was 31.) “There is something casual about the way Erika lies and how she lies about her background, how she lies about whether or not she’s had boyfriends, didn’t date for five years. That’s not true,” Owens said. “It’s…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, calling for Americans currently in Iran to “leave immediately.””When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of U.S. embassy staff,” Rubio wrote in a news statement. “For decades, Iran has continued to cruelly detain innocent Americans, as well as citizens of other nations, to use as political leverage against other states. This abhorrent practice must end.””President [Donald] Trump issued an Executive Order to…

DEAR ABBY: I just concluded a five-day visit hosting some young relatives. Both are adults in their early 30s. They have full-time jobs and make decent money, although they spend it as fast as they get it. My concern is their pot smoking.  Recreational marijuana is legal here as well as where they live. During their visit, they smoked joints before breakfast, mid-morning, after lunch, before dinner, after dinner and before bed. I would estimate they smoked five to seven joints a day apiece. They repeatedly commented that what they bought here was much stronger than what they could get…