The 2026 World Cup has been a festival of heroes, villains and unforgettable storylines. Some arrived chasing immortality and left with their reputations rewritten. Others came as favorites and departed in disgrace. It was a tournament that proved the World Cup is no longer just decided on the pitch.  While many brands cashed in on the World Cup, no one played the commercial game better than David Beckham. REUTERS Careers were made, reputations were destroyed, brands became global giants and entire nations changed the way the world viewed them. Now the confetti has settled, it’s time to decide who conquered…

Andy Cohen is hitting a new milestone with his boyfriend Kevin Sobieski. The Bravo exec, 58, went Instagram official with Sobieski, 42, on Friday, July 17, posting a happy snap of the couple together. “Date Night ♥️🌟🌈☀️⚡️” Cohen captioned the post. Earlier this month, Cohen poked fun at the 16-year age gap between himself and Sobieski. During a segment on the July 8 episode of Watch What Happens Live, a fan asked guest Georgia McCann what her thoughts were on her Next Gen NYC costar Ava Dash “canoodling” with Kyle Cooke, who is 17 years older than her. “Oh, um,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly 22 years after Scott Peterson was found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife, his legal team says “new evidence” could help overturn his conviction.The 53-year-old’s attorneys with the Los Angeles Innocence Project (LAIP) say they’ve uncovered what they argue is new evidence that could undermine one of America’s most infamous murder convictions. They detail their findings in A&E’s new two-part docuseries, “Scott Peterson: The New Evidence.””When you initially have a missing person’s case, there are certain protocols, certain things that must be done, and that is to follow up on every…

August: Osage County will return to London’s West End in 2027 in the play’s first major revival. The production will star two-time Olivier Award winner and 2026 Tony Award Best Actress winner, Lesley Manville as Violet Weston, alongside two-time BAFTA TV Award winner Anna Maxwell Martin as Barbara Fordham. Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark family drama returns to the stage for a strictly limited 12-week season at the Noël Coward Theatre (A Delfont Mackintosh Theatre) from Monday 18 January – Saturday 10 April 2027, directed by Jeremy Herrin whose award-winning work includes People, Places and Things and Wolf Hall. Following…

Mahjong, a centuries-old tile game with deep roots in Chinese culture, is finding a new audience as younger Americans swap nights out and endless scrolling for face-to-face competition. Across the country, clubs, social groups and tournaments are drawing newcomers who see the game as more than just a hobby. It has become a way to build friendships and disconnect from screens. FOX Business’ Lydia Hu joined FOX Business’ Cheryl Casone on “Mornings with Maria” to explore why the game’s popularity is surging, speaking with players at a mahjong tournament about what is driving the growing interest among Gen Z. While…

EL SERENO, Calif. () — Residents and business owners in El Sereno gathered for a demonstration Thursday to protest a proposed 111-unit housing development they say would negatively affect the neighborhood because it does not include parking.The proposed residential complex would be built on a vacant lot at the corner of South Huntington Drive and Portola Avenue.Opponents of the project say the development does not include any parking spaces despite plans for more than 100 apartments.”It’s just not built with us in mind,” said Vanessa Gutierrez, an El Sereno business owner.Residents and business owners participating in the protest said the…

90 Day Fiancé star Kenny Niedermeier has shared a rare piece of good news amid his stepdaughter Hannah’s hospitalization. Posting via his Instagram Story on Friday, July 17, Kenny, 63, uploaded a photo of Hannah, 13, from her hospital bed. “She came out of the latest procedure very well,” he wrote on the image. “More updates soon. Thank you all again for all the care and kindness. We are grateful.” Kenny has been by Hannah’s side throughout her health ordeal after she was rushed to the United States for urgent medical treatment from her home in Mexico. Related: 90 Day…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The family of Jimmy Hoffa is asking that the FBI not close the missing person case and instead reveal all it knows about who killed the legendary labor leader as the 51st anniversary of the historic disappearance approaches in two weeks.”We, and likely many other Americans, would rather have the case solved, not shelved,” said Hoffa’s son, James, told Fox News Digital.”I’m shocked that the government would close such a prominent case. This case is of national interest to all, and all the efforts of the FBI should continue to go to…

This week’s Stage Mag Spotlight is on Port Tobacco Players’ production of Legally Blonde! Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld’s service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person. Port Tobacco Players’ Stage Mag is not just as a bare cast list, but a full-fledged show program – with special features to enhance the audience’s experience at their production of the iconic musical. The Stage Mag also allows the theatre to introduce their company to the audience, displaying their headshots and bios. The cast can then share more about themselves with biographies, which allows the…

The World Cup is helping to boost consumer spending around the U.S. in June, with host cities seeing notable gains, according to new data from Bank of America. The Bank of America Institute found that consumer spending using credit and debit cards rose 6.3% from a year ago in June – which was the strongest growth in over four years – based on internal card data from the bank. That growth was largely driven by discretionary spending amid the decline in gas prices, as total card spending was up 5.6% when excluding gasoline.The firm’s analysis noted that the start of…

A recent survey by an identity verification company found that Americans’ ability to distinguish real images from AI-generated deepfakes was about as accurate as a coin flip. CBS LA Consumer Investigator Kristine Lazar put that finding to the test and scored just three out of 12 on an AI detection quiz before learning what to look for.”I’ve been a consumer investigator for nearly a decade, but I got an F when I tried to identify images and videos made with AI,” Lazar said.Veriff, an online identity verification tool, created a quiz featuring side-by-side images and videos to test Lazar’s ability…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! When Martha Stewart wears a pair of shoes once, we take notes. But when she wears the same option nonstop all summer? We add it to our carts immediately — which is the case with these comfy Crocs sandals. Lucky for Us, Stewart’s exact pair is marked down right now! Stewart reached for the Crocs Y-Strap Sandals while attending the 2026 Masters Tournament, celebrating the Knicks’ championship win, strolling around New York City and more. It’s no surprise she owns the…

The Original Cast Recording of THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB, the official companion album to Jon Richardson’s new musical, is now available on all major streaming and digital platforms, as well as on vinyl. Stream the album HERE. Vinyl editions are available for purchase at the Provincetown Theater and online HERE. Listen to the full album below! Following its sold-out, record-breaking world premiere in October 2025, THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB has returned to the Provincetown Theater for a limited engagement running through September 6, 2026. The production has earned widespread critical acclaim, with the Provincetown Independent calling it a “joyful…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A sprawling homeless encampment stretching roughly 12 blocks along Manhattan’s West Side is alarming people who live, work and visit nearby, with several telling Fox News Digital that the city is not doing enough to address the tents, trash and reported illegal activity.”I think it’s embarrassing,” said Joan G., a woman who did not want to reveal her last name told Fox News Digital near the encampment.A nearby construction-site security guard who identified himself only as “Joe the Dog Man” also criticized the city’s response. “I just don’t think enough is being…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While France and England may have fallen short of reaching the World Cup final, they still have something to play for.The two European powerhouses will play for bronze in the World Cup’s third-place game at Miami Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on FOX.France fell short of reaching their third straight World Cup final when they lost to Spain 2-0 on Tuesday. The French had dominated throughout the World Cup prior to the loss to Spain.WATCH ENGLAND VS FRANCE LIVE France had won by multiple goals…