DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law lives across the country. For years, we shipped each other’s children Christmas gifts. A few years ago, she went through a difficult divorce and has since stopped sending gifts. While we didn’t discuss it, I figured it was a financial strain, which is understandable. My issue is that we continued to send her children gifts but have never received a thank-you or even an acknowledgment. I feel it’s rude, but my husband doesn’t think it’s a big deal. Am I wrong in feeling this way? — LOVES CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO DEAR LOVES CHRISTMAS: You are not…

FUNNY ANECDOTES, SONGS ABOUT BEING A SENIOR HIGHLIGHT ‘FUNNY OLD BROADS’ MUSICAL COMEDY SHOW AT BOCA BLACK BOX ON NOVEMBER 4 – South Florida Theater Humorous stories about becoming a senior and growing up Jewish in addition to numerous songs that parody the joys and foils of aging will be featured in the 90-minute musical comedy “Funny Old Broads” starring comediennes Caryn Bark, Pam Peterson and Jan Slavin to be performed next Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Boca Black Box Center for the Arts in Boca Raton.Among the highlights of the show will be Bark recalling the joys…

Southern Charm alum Taylor Ann Green is opening up about how her life has changed after ending two relationships with allegedly unfaithful exes. “I couldn’t be happier to have my life back,” Taylor, 32, revealed during a Sunday, November 1, Instagram Q&A with fans. In June, Taylor confirmed on “The Viall Files” that she’d recently split from ex-boyfriend Gaston Rojas after three years together. Taylor suspected that Gaston, 34, may have cheated on her, though she said that he denied any infidelity. Prior to her relationship with Gaston, Taylor’s tumultuous romance with Southern Charm costar Shep Rose played out on…

Few pursuits are more American than a Costco run. The primal search for a parking space in the glorious, SUV-packed expanse of pavement on a Saturday morning; the smell of defiantly priced hot dogs; and the sight of shuffling masses making their way through lofty aisles, demanding bulk goods, giant apple pies and human-scale Advent calendars. Yet, when it comes to finding apex deals at America’s favorite big-box retailer, timing is everything. Costco expert Claudia Chee says January is the best time to shop for big discounts — with price tags ending in $.97 marking clearance items. Sundry Photography –…

The first dates have been set for a major new stage adaptation of The Housemaid, based on the Lionsgate film of the same name and Freida McFadden’s literary phenomenon. The psychological thriller will be adapted for the stage by playwright and screenwriter Bekah Brunstetter (Tony Award nominee for The Notebook; The Five-Star Weekend) and directed by Tony Award and Olivier Award nominee Matthew Dunster (2:22 A Ghost Story; The Hunger Games: On Stage). The tour opens at London’s Richmond Theatre on 14 September, 2027. NEW! UK Theatre Newsletter Get all the top news & discounts for UK & beyond. Lionsgate’s…

President Donald Trump was asked to rank the most attractive members of his current administration after he mentioned men’s asses on the campaign trail multiple times. “Who is the best-looking member of your administration?” podcast host Miranda Devine asked on the Monday, November 2, episode of the “Pod Force One” podcast before listing Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Which one of those three? Or is it somebody else? Pete Hegseth?” After letting out a little chuckle, Trump, 80, said that Devine, 65, was possibly going to get him in trouble with…

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The great holiday return grace period has begun. Holiday shoppers are in luck as, this week, the extended holiday return window has started. This means major retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart and more will give customers more time to return gifts — beyond the typical 30 days. Many of the extended return windows started on Nov. 1 — with other big retailers beginning back in October. The Post put together a list of the popular…

Broadway took over the ballroom on Dancing with the Stars for a special Disney on Broadway Night, featuring performances by Heather Headley, Sherri Shepherd, Michael James Scott, Rodney Ingram, Kyra Belle Johnson, and more. Watch video from the episode below! The episode opened with a musical celebration of Disney’s Broadway productions, beginning with “Circle of Life” from The Lion King, featuring Heather Headley, Selloane Nkhela, and the show’s iconic puppetry. The opening number continued with performances inspired by Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, and the upcoming stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman. The evening also featured Cynthia Erivo, along with…

Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on November 2, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: • Britney Spears publicly called out her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, in a November 1 Instagram post, declaring “I will find a new family!!!” alongside a photo of Dakota Fanning‘s character from Uptown Girls flipping someone off. The pop star accused her sibling of never letting her hold niece Ivy during COVID-era visits to Louisiana before claiming her ex-husband Kevin Federline would not let her use the bathroom when picking up their children. Thank You! You…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Monday rejected a Trump administration request to temporarily block lower-court rulings that denied requests to segregate more than 20,000 California mail-in ballots cast by people it says are likely not U.S. citizens. Justice Elena Kagan denied the appeal on the eve of the midterm elections without comment, and did not refer it to the other justices.The administration argued that the limited injunction would preserve the ballots while their eligibility is investigated, without canceling any votes. California and the federal government dispute whether the ballots are unlawful.”Once illegally…

A soup-and-sandwich chain reigns supreme in breakfast offerings. Consumer Reports recently ranked the top ten fast-food chains by breakfast menu items, and an unexpected dark horse took four of the top 10 spots. Panera Bread took first place with its avocado, egg white, and spinach sandwich, egging, out contenders like Starbucks and McDonald’s Panera also earned spots for its Greek yogurt with mixed berries and its whole-grain ham, egg, and cheese sandwich, which ranked just above the McDonald’s Egg McMuffin. Rix Pix – stock.adobe.com Topped with tomato slices and aged white cheddar cheese and served on a sprouted grain bagel…

Sioux City, Iowa — Democratic Senate hopeful Josh Turek was with former Sen. Tom Harkin in a driveway in a small Western Iowa town when the former senator pulled out his phone to show the candidate something.”Oh my God,” Turek said as he leaned over to glance at Harkin’s phone, which appeared to show the prediction market Kalshi’s odds for the Senate race.The odds had Turek up over GOP candidate Ashley Hinson, 52% to 48%. But Turek knows the race against Hinson is making out to be one of the most competitive Senate contests in the country. He said as much…

Broadway’s Hamilton has made its way to the ice! American ice dancers Caroline Green and Michael Parsons recently brought music from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning musical to Skate Canada, performing a rhythm dance set to three songs from the hit Broadway show. Watch video of their performance! The two-time U.S. medalists incorporated “Ten Duel Commandments,” “Your Obedient Servant,” and “The Room Where It Happens” into their two-minute, 50-second routine, translating the musical’s storytelling and rhythms into an ice dance performance. Green and Parsons earned 74.24 points for their rhythm dance at Skate Canada, the second event in the International Skating…

Temperatures may be falling, but the drama on Days of our Lives is just heating up. In Us’ exclusive premiere of the soap opera’s fall sizzle released on Monday, November 2, Dominic Marino (Kyle Pryor) takes center stage as he brings the drama to Salem. “EJ DiMera, we meet at last,” he says in the teaser. “I’m Dominic Marino. Hello, brother.” In another scene, Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) seems just a little bit worried when he asks, “What is he doing in Salem? What does he want from our family?” Related: ‘Days of Our Lives’ Cast Share Their Favorite Story…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! James Talarico, a U.S. Senate candidate in Texas, briefly praised Frederick Haynes III, a Democratic congressional candidate who compared President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts to the KKK, at a get-out-the-vote event on Thursday as part of his Clear Eyes Full Hearts tour.”Give it up for your next congressman, Dr. Freddy Haynes. Thank you, Dr. Haynes, for those kind words and for your service to this community,” Talarico said, following an introduction and speech from Haynes.Although Talarico has not issued a formal endorsement of Haynes, the moment is notable for Talarico as…