Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million in the 2023 death of a Southern California woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle after her rideshare driver kicked her out on the side of a freeway. Retired Judge Richard Stone, an arbitrator, rejected Uber’s argument that it “merely operates a technology platform” and that it was shielded from “vicarious liability for the negligence of its drivers,” according to Panish Shea Ravipudi, the law firm representing the family of 23-year-old Emily Normandin-Parker.”Emily did everything Uber tells riders to do. She made the responsible choice not to drive, and we…

The countdown is on for America’s Got Talent to crown a new winner for season 21. After weeks of competition, 10 acts will perform for America’s vote during the two-night finale, kicking off Tuesday, September 22, on NBC. “There are so many good people,” judge Sofía Vergara exclusively told Us earlier this month. “There’s so much good talent this season that I think I’m going to be very happy with whoever America votes to win.” Host Terry Crews believes it’s been a “magical year” on AGT and wouldn’t be surprised if a magician earns the $1 million prize. Related: The…

They got it twisted. Just hours ago, Costco posted an Instagram video for its 2.5 million fans with a major announcement: The big box store‘s famous — and much missed — churro will return to store menus for the first time since 2024. At first, fans rejoiced at the return of the prodigal pastry, which was replaced by a Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie two years ago. “SHUT UP GUYS, IT’S A F**ING CHURRO” wrote one extremely enthused online fan/ “Best news all week!!!” added another. Alas, the excitement was sweet but short-lived. Shoppers soon realized that Costco wasn’t resurrecting the…

Broadway’s smash musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby celebrated its 1000th performance last night, as it continues ‘roaring on’ in its third year at The Broadway Theatre (53rd & Broadway). Check out photos of the celebration. To celebrate the occasion, the current cast toasted the over 1 million people who have seen the production live on Broadway, enjoyed a custom cake created by their neighbors at Angelina Bakery, provided that evening’s audience with collector’s edition playbills, one-night-only stage door photo ops, a limited quantity of exclusive merchandise and more! The production currently stars starring television and film star China Anne…

Iconic best friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie could be reuniting on screen once more. “Nicole and I are talking now and making plans for another new project soon, so I cannot wait,” Hilton, 45, exclusively told Us on Monday, September 14, at the Blonds’ 20th anniversary fashion show. “Nicole and I have been best friends since we [were] 2 years old, so all of my memories have been with her. I’m really excited for the new project that we’re working on now.” Hilton and Richie, 44, first publicly showcased their bestie bond on The Simple Life, where they traded…

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. I’ve bought too many dog toys more often than I care to admit. Over the years, I’ve brought home three rescues, Mingo, Margot and Gloria, and I got the big things right, but it seems like at least one of the small things was wrong every single time. Now it’s just Mingo and me. What all of this taught me is that the shopping you do in the week before a pet comes home decides how the first month…

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody has announced a new student rush policy, adding $39 in-person student rush tickets in addition to the production's existing digital lottery. The new ticket option was announced on the production's social media channels. See the announcement below. Inspired by the hit show about hockey, Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody follows starry-eyed golden boy Shane Hollander on his journey from power center to power bottom. Originally scheduled for an eight-week engagement, the production has been extended three times and is now playing Off-Broadway at The Culture Club, located at 530 W. 27th Street, through…

Dancing With the Stars fans can get even more excited, because ABC just revealed the complete lineup of themes for season 35 following its two-night premiere. Season 34 alum Andy Richter announced the full list on Friday, September 18, while hosting the “Official DWTS Podcast.” Just days earlier, the competition kicked off with the male and female celebrities performing on separate nights to Billboard No. 1 hits from their birth years. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Conner Leavitt was the first celebrity to be eliminated with new pro Adele Zaikman, followed by Sarah Jane Nader and pro Hailey Bills.…

Pack your bags! The Michelin Guide has unveiled their 2026 list of “key” hotels — the hotel equivalent of a Michelin star, and California has the most three-key properties of any state in the country. In order to receive three keys, hotels must be the “ultimate in comfort and service, style and elegance,” according to Michelin. Just 155 hotels in the world are lucky enough to receive a three-key distinction — 657 hotels have two keys, and 2,020 have one key. Two Los Angeles-area hotels made the list — both steeped in Hollywood history. The Beverly Hills Hotel is an old-Hollywood…

Tributes have started to pour in for Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik, who tragically passed away on Thursday. Lea Michele, Steven Sater, Kathryn Gallagher, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more honored the late composer. Michele, who starred in the original production of Spring Awakening, took to her Instagram Story and shared an old photo of the two of them. “I met Duncan when I was 14 years old,” she shared. “I listened to a demo on tape of him singing songs from Spring Awakening outside of my middle school before my first audition… I’m at a loss for words. This one hurts and…

LOS ANGELES () — The suspect arrested in Tuesday’s deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth was scheduled to make her first appearance in Los Angeles Superior Court in San Fernando Friday. She was wheeled there on a gurney to face murder charges, but never appeared in court.Bailee Lynn Rios, the suspect arrested in the deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth, was wheeled to court on a gurney to face murder charges on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, of Simi Valley, was supposed to appear in court yesterday but missed the hearing for medical reasons, then again Friday morning…

The race to develop the energy source of the future is gathering pace. Who will win? The US and China? Or Europe? German start-up Focused Energy, based in Darmstadt, aims to become the global leader in the construction of commercial laser fusion power stations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The development of fusion energy is on top of the political high-tech agenda of Germany and the European Union. Fusion start-ups are being founded in great numbers around the planet, especially laser based fusion technology, which attracts huge amounts of risk capital. This spring, Focused Energy raised $240 million dollars alone – the largest…

Patrick Clancy’s new wife, Rachel Danis, defended their relationship, which began after his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy, killed their three children in January 2023. “I don’t understand how the story has been so twisted,” Danis said in a teaser for their upcoming appearance on 60 Minutes, which was shared on the Friday, September 18, episode of CBS Mornings. She continued, “I would hope people know that Pat is, as I said before, the most selfless father and supportive partner. And I was just a girl that met a guy running in Central Park on a really cold Saturday. And I don’t…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump struck a sweeping agreement with Denmark and Greenland this week granting the United States permanent military rights on the strategically placed Arctic island.The U.S. will now have permanent access, basing and overflight rights in Greenland, and the ability to establish additional military installations as needed, according to a senior U.S. official who outlined the deal exclusively to Fox News Digital.The deal bars China, Russia and other non-NATO countries from establishing military bases or maintaining troops in Greenland. It also restricts adversaries from investing in sensitive sectors…