Seven in 10 Gen Zers feel more lonely and isolated than they ever thought they would (69%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 Gen Z respondents looked at their social habits, finding that connection matters to them, but adulthood has made it harder to come by than expected. Results found that even when around others, the average respondent feels lonely four days a week. Conducted by Talker Research for Life Time, the survey found that 60% see the lack of a dedicated social environment as part of the problem, agreeing they need a “third space” to make new…

If you wondered where the dozens of Rent stars were hanging out last night when they weren't onstage, Norbert Leo Butz is giving a backstage look. In a new Instagram video, the Tony winner sings along to the title number with several other alumni in the Sony Hall holding area for the concert. "About to go on to sing 'Your Eyes.'" he captioned the post. "I love this show, which gave me my whole career. Thank you Jonathan Larson for your masterpiece. We need your voice now more than ever." View on Instagram Butz made his Broadway debut as a…

Sofia Franklyn is pulling back the curtain on her friendship rift with her former friend and “Call Her Daddy” cohost Alex Cooper in her memoir, Daddy Issues. In an excerpt shared with The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, October 26, Franklyn, 34, claimed that she and Cooper, 32, had spent months negotiating with Barstool and Dave Portnoy over the IP for “Call Her Daddy.” (The podcast launched at Barstool in 2018, where it lived until 2021.) After a FaceTime with Cooper, Franklyn received a phone call from the pair’s lawyer, Bruce. “‘Hi, Sofia, one more thing and then I’ll send over…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California fisherman was forced to swim to shore after a suspected shark struck his kayak about a mile offshore, capsizing the vessel and leaving it too damaged to stay afloat, according to fire officials.The fisherman was near Leffingwell Landing in Cambria around 9:30 a.m. Monday when something struck the underside of his kayak, throwing him into the water, the Cambria Fire Department said in a Facebook post.He managed to climb back aboard and paddle toward shore, but punctures in the hull caused the kayak to fill with water, forcing him to…

The lefty press, to be sure, will only talk about gasoline prices when it comes to the economy. Literally pull up an article, and front and center is going to be gasoline prices. So the whole national discussion isn’t really about the economy, it’s about gas prices. So ok, I get it. Gas prices are uncomfortably high. It’s a problem for some people. I don’t want to deny that. Actually adjusted for inflation, the prices are about the same today as they were during the Biden years. But let’s not dwell on that. It’s a problem, I admit it. Ditto…

School’s out. An Oakland industrial arts school has abruptly closed its doors and canceled all classes and public events, leaving artists, staff, faculty and students uncertain about the future of the organization. The temporary shutdown of The Crucible comes after years of financial difficulties at the nonprofit, which offers classes in blacksmithing, welding, glassblowing and ceramics along with youth programs, according to San Francisco Chronicle. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! Blacksmith Jason Krist, center, from Sonoma, demonstrates during a fundraising night for The…

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Several jurors who convicted Miguel Salguero Olivares of murdering UNC Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth say the graphic evidence, emotional testimony and extensive forensic evidence shaped their decision, even as some initially questioned whether prosecutors had proven their case.11 spoke with three jurors and one alternate following Olivares’ sentencing to life in prison without the possibility of parole for Hedgepeth’s 2012 killing in her off-campus Chapel Hill apartment.Sandra Powell said she was among several jurors who entered deliberations with doubts.”I was like, I just don’t understand. I need more evidence. I’m not understanding the burglary charge…

Just last week The Imaginary Invalid, by Molière, translated by Doug Skinner, and adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, opened at the Todd Haimes Theatre. The play features direction by Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden making his Broadway directorial debut. Below, check out photos of the cast as they walk the red carpet on the big night! The Imaginary Invalid cast includes: Tony Award nominee Brooks Ashmanskas as “Dr. Diafoirus/Purgon,” Tony Award nominee Dylan Baker as “Beralde,” Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Bloom making her Broadway debut as “Toinette,” Hiram Delgado as “Bonnefoy/Thomas/Fleurant,” Theatre World Award winner Crystal…

LL Cool J‘s character Sam Hanna has a rocky return to his old neighborhood on NCIS: NY. In Us‘ exclusive first look at the Tuesday, October 27, episode of the CBS show, Nick Schaeffer (Scott Caan) joins Sam in his old stomping grounds in Queens — St. Albans — to investigate a case. “This is it,” Sam says before admitting it feels like “a lifetime” ago. “It’s a trip. Same air, same vibe, same energy — or maybe I am different. I don’t know. It is hard to explain.” Nick asks Sam what he was like as a child, to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A convicted killer’s abandoned truck could offer clues about his next move after he escaped a Tennessee prison and triggered a multi-state manhunt, a former FBI special agent told Fox News Digital.Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, on Sunday, although authorities have not disclosed the precise time of his escape. Staff at the prison noticed Morley was unaccounted for at around 11:30 p.m., and a review of surveillance footage subsequently revealed him crossing through the facility’s perimeter fence.Surveillance footage recorded Morley taking a pickup truck…

Lionel Messi’s 517 million Instagram followers see the arguable GOAT of soccer celebrating his one and only World Cup victory in his profile picture. But fun fact: the World Cup trophy he is holding actually is not the real trophy.In 2022, Messi and other members of the championship-winning Argentine team celebrated with a replica that is being put up for auction next week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXBUSINESS.COM Jordan Richmond, founder of Richmond Auctions, said there was an extensive process to prove that the trophy, which is now in his possession, was actually the replica.”The provenance we…

California’s seaside cliffs — which make up roughly 70% of the state’s iconic coastline — are rapidly crumbling into the sea, according to a new study by University of California, San Diego. Much of the coastal cliff erosion was concentrated in hotspots in Northern and Central California, specifically Humboldt, San Francisco, San Mateo and Monterey counties. They included areas retreating more than 30 feet or even 70 feet per year, in what one researcher called a “significant hazard to the coastal community.” “The cliffs are not stable. They erode and collapse over time,” Danghan Xie, lead author of the study,…

Federal prosecutors were rebuffed in their effort to secure an indictment against former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson over her testimony related to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, according to four sources briefed on the grand jury proceedings. The Justice Department has not yet responded to a request for comment. The Washington Post first reported that the grand jury declined to indict Hutchinson.This is a developing story and will be updated.

Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne will return to Perelman Performing Arts Center this holiday season! Performances begin on Friday, November 20, 2026 with an opening set for Thursday, December 3, 2026. This is a limited run through Sunday, January 3, 2027. The cast is led by Andy Karl as Ebenezer Scrooge, with Jesse Aaronson as Bob Cratchit, Mikey Fabisch as Young Ebenezer, Evan Harrington as Fezziwig, Chris Hoch as Father / Marley, Joe Joseph as Fred, Tamika Lawrence as Ghost of Christmas Present / Mrs. Fezziwig, Titan Cody Love making his stage debut as Tiny Tim,…

Susan Saint James, best known for her roles on the shows McMillian & Wife and Kate & Allie, has died at age 80. A rep for the actress confirmed to People that Saint James died on Monday, October 26, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In a statement shared with the outlet, Saint James’ family remembered her as someone “generous with her time and energy, which she valued more than money, and instinctively drawn to whoever needed lifting up. She taught her children to pause, be kind and look out for other people.” They continued, “She never met a stranger.…