Test your news knowledge with this week’s Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring second lady Usha Vance’s swipe at The New York Times to a rowdy New York Knicks celebration scene. Looking for another challenge?San Francisco Giants pitcher Landen Roupp wearing a Bible Verse on his cap and a Florida couple making an announcement after an alleged baby mix-up were featured in last week’s News Quiz. Test your knowledge of sunscreen shake-ups, coastal curiosity and more in this week’s American Culture Quiz. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP If you’re looking to play even more, you can find…

A few months ago, a third-grade student in Brooklyn was assigned — like the rest of his classmates — an AI-powered reading program called Amira. He was already reading at a sixth-grade level, but he also suffered from hearing loss. Amira, the AI program, repeatedly flagged his pronunciation — which was sometimes slightly off, due to his hearing impairment — directing him to practice simple words again and again. Chromebook spending has amassed hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years. Drazen – stock.adobe.com “It was having him reread words like ‘cat’ and ‘bat’ and ‘dog,’” his mother, who wanted…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 26, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, theater lovers! Welcome to another edition of Wake Up with BroadwayWorld! We’re bringing you the best stories from yesterday to kickstart your day. Get ready for some exciting casting announcements, exclusive performances, and industry news that’s sure to brighten your morning.Want more? Scroll down to discover casting updates, review roundups, behind-the-scenes insights, and all the Broadway buzz you need to start your day right!   Sunday, June 28 Giant…

Love Island USA‘s Jen Terry and Kenzie Annis tried to avoid a feud after both showing interest in the same “older man” in the villa. During the Thursday, June 25, episode, Jen’s connection Gal Tshnieder pulled Kenzie for a chat, which didn’t go over well. Jen wasn’t thrilled that Kenzie — who was talking to other guys — was also exploring something with her man. Kenzie, however, defended her actions in a confessional when she revealed she was interested in someone older than her. (Gal is 29 while Jen is 23 and Kenzie is 24.) The pals sat down and…

On New York City’s nightlife scene, sex is always on the menu.  While the concrete jungle may not be the ideal hunting ground for finding true love, it is, apparently, the perfect place for a random roll in the hay, per a trending list of “Best bars to get laid at in NYC by neighborhood.” The risqué roundup, largely touting hotspots in Manhattan and Brooklyn, comes as a “summer edition” mating map for lusty locals — and, of course, hot-to-trot travelers in town for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — commissioned by @MurrayHillGuy, a midtown matchmaker committed to “making NYC great again.”  A NYC…

ORANGE, Calif. () — Authorities on Wednesday released body camera video that shows a chase in Orange involving a motorcycle officer and an e-motorcycle rider who was later cited for nine alleged violations.”We heard you loud and clear about e-bikes at Grijalva Park,” the Orange Police Department said in a statement, referring to the recreation area on Prospect Street, a few blocks north of Chapman Avenue. “Our Motor Officers have been spending extra time in the area addressing illegal and unsafe e-bike riding. One rider recently decided that stopping for an officer was optional and attempted to make a quick…

The Shubert Organization, which recently acquired Sardi’s from longtime owner Max Klimavicius, has revealed that La Masseria Group will join as new operating partner as Sardi’s undergoes a refresh, ahead of its reopening in the fall of 2026. La Masseria Group is co-owned by Managing Partner Peppe Iuele, Managing Partner Enzo Ruggiero and Executive Chef and Managing Partner Pino Coladonato, with CEO and co-owner Eddie Ricci and in association with their longtime Interior Designer Libby Langdon. Klimavicius recently retired after over 50 years at the theatre district institution that has become a second home to notable actors, directors, choreographers, producers…

TLC personality Karen Derrico seemingly threatened her child while on a contentious phone call amid her recent arrest and legal drama. According to audio obtained by TMZ on Thursday, June 25, the Doubling Down With the Derricos alum, 46, was on the phone with some of the 14 children she shares with ex-husband Deon Derrico. The exchange turned heated when Karen appeared to slam one of her kids for calling her “a liar.” “Don’t you ever do that again. Don’t you ever while you live and call me a liar again. You don’t know what is going on,” she scolded.…

California voters will decide in November whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires under a ballot measure supporters say could raise about $100 billion to help offset federal Medicaid funding cuts, despite opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state leaders. The proposal would apply to California residents whose net worth exceeded $1 billion as of Jan. 1, 2026. Under the initiative, roughly 90% of the revenue would be directed toward health care programs, with the remaining 10% earmarked for education and food assistance. Supporters of the measure, which they have branded the “Billionaire Tax,” celebrated this week after…

A woman turning 100 says the secret to her long life is “marmalade and 40 cigarettes a day.” Margaret Ham, 99, will be celebrating the milestone birthday on Saturday, June 27. Despite still smoking around 20 to 40 cigarettes a day, Margaret “hobbles and potters” around her home independently. Her granddaughter Rachael Matthews, 47, said her grandma had never stopped her habit despite all the health warnings – and also still drinks “Yorkshire Tea by the gallon” every day. Margaret Ham celebrates her 97th birthday with a cigarette in hand. Rachael Matthews / SWNS She added: “She smokes 20-40 cigarettes…

King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after the completion of a $487 million refurbishment, in a break from a nearly 200-year-old tradition. Royal officials stressed that the king and Queen Camilla would continue to work out of the palace, which will remain “the ceremonial and operational center” of the monarchy. But for the rest of Charles’ reign, the king and queen will remain in nearby Clarence House. “It is and will remain Monarchy HQ, the crown jewel of our national buildings,” said James Chalmers, the senior royal official responsible for managing the king’s financial affairs. The decision was announced Thursday…

The Original Cast Recording of THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB, the acclaimed new musical by Jon  Richardson that became one of the most successful productions in the history of Provincetown Theater, will be released on Friday, July 17, 2026, on all major digital and streaming platforms.  The album is produced by Joy Machine Records. Pre-save the album today! In celebration of Pride Month, the album’s first single, “Friend of Dorothy,” performed by Mary Callanan and the company  of THE JACK OF HEARTS CLUB, will be released tomorrow, June 26, 2026, at  www.joymachinerecords.com/artists/friendofdorothy.  After its historic, sold-out, record-breaking world premiere in…

The Bear made a surprising decision in its final season when it directly addressed the demand for a Carmy and Sydney romance. During the penultimate episode of the series, which premiered on Thursday, June 25, Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis) visited the restaurant and was looking at the photos in the office of the staff. She specifically pointed out to Pete (Chris Witaske) a photo of Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Carmy (Jeremy Allen White). “Are they dating?” she asked as Pete struggled to reply with, “I don’t think so but there are a lot of … there’s some theories.” Fans have…

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been a widow for nine years and just got engaged. When I asked my fiancé if I could put a picture of my late husband in our new home, he became upset. He said he shouldn’t have to walk into his own home and look at pictures of a man who once “had” me.  I have three kids with my late husband. We were high school sweethearts, and I took his death extremely hard. I can’t help but think that my fiancé is overreacting. I feel he wants me to just erase everything I had with my…

PACOIMA, LOS ANGELES () — A Los Angeles County urban search and rescue team is heading to Venezuela to assist in the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes that have killed around 235 people, injured at least 4,300 and left hundreds trapped beneath rubble.The highly trained team, known as USA-2, departed from its Pacoima headquarters Thursday afternoon and headed to the disaster zone after being activated as part of an international response led by the U.S. Department of State.The deployment follows the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck the center of Venezuela Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction.The quakes are among the…