Roblox has agreed to sweeping platform overhauls and more than $23 million in combined settlements with the states of Alabama and West Virginia following investigations into the gaming platform’s child safety failures. The settlements, both announced by the states’ attorneys general on Tuesday, mandate strict new safeguards designed to protect minors from online predators and inappropriate content.Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, who secured a $12.2 million settlement that ensures 100% of the funds will stay in the state, told FOX Business the negotiations had a twofold purpose of implementing structural changes to the platform to increase child safety and parental…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Stephen A. Smith might marvel at the skills of golfers and NASCAR drivers, but he praises them with caution.Smith said the professionals are “elite at what they do” but is drawing a line when describing them.On his SiriusXM show, while debating some of the greatest athletes of all time, a caller suggested NASCAR legend Richard Petty, and Smith had no choice but to rant. “Come on, man. That don’t count. You driving a car!” Smith began, via Awful Announcing. “I’m being honest, it’s a great sport. But come on, bro. Getting behind…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! JERUSALEM: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have introduced a new self-propelled howitzer to combat Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon as a defensive weapon against Hezbollah attacks.Ro’em, the Hebrew word for thunder, could play an important role if the 10-day fragile ceasefire breaks down between Israel and Hezbollah. A second round of talks aimed at disarming Hezbollah between the ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel are slated for Thursday in Washington D.C. The ceasefire went into effect Thursday.Ehud Bibi, Chief Artillery Officer for the IDF, told Fox News Digital that “The Ro’em brings a new…

NYC public school parents are less than enthused over an unusually late school start and one of the most chaotic calendars in recent memory. The 2026-27 public school calendar, released on Tuesday, April 21, is sending parents into a tailspin, raising concerns about long breaks and erratic closures that will impact childcare for many working families. Under the newly released “worst calendar in years,” according to one disgruntled Facebook user, students won’t return to class until Thursday, Sept. 10, nearly a full week later than this year’s Sept. 4 start date, because Labor Day falls on Sept. 7. The final…

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Even after hundreds of Broadway performances, Darren Criss still loves playing Oliver in Maybe Happy Ending. Criss returned to his Tony-winning role in November after a two-month hiatus and told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that he continues to enjoy sharing it with audiences. “We’re just about to pass 600 performances of this thing… and I feel the same way about it every time that I do [it],” he explained, clarifying that this was “not a canned line to sound cool. I genuinely love the piece… I only have four more weeks left. I’m a little bummed about it.”…

Paris Jackson and her aunt Janet Jackson were noticeably missing as many of their family members gathered in Los Angeles for the premiere of the new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Michael’s siblings Jermaine Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson and Jackie Jackson were all in attendance at the Monday, April 20, event, as was Paris’ brother Prince, 29. Michael’s other son, Bigi, 24, seemingly wasn’t present on Monday, but he previously stepped out at the film’s Berlin premiere earlier this month. Michael, which hits theaters Friday, April 24, follows the early career of the late King of Pop, who is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A growing wave of residential burglaries across Los Angeles County is raising alarm among residents and prompting a surge in police resources as city leaders promise a crackdown.Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced she has directed the LAPD to strategically deploy additional patrols along Ventura Boulevard following a string of break-ins in neighborhoods including Sherman Oaks, Encino and North Hollywood.”The safety of every Angeleno is my number one priority. The City has zero tolerance for these recent burglaries,” Bass said. “Residents deserve to feel safe in their communities, especially in their homes,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Members of Congress blasted South Korean leadership over a “left-wing government closely aligned with China,” that they accused of “attacking” American companies and showing favoritism to Chinese-led businesses. In a letter led by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., more than 50 members of the House of Representatives expressed their concern to Republic of Korea (ROK) Ambassador to the United States Kyung-wha Kang over what they deemed to be “discriminatory” business practices from the ROK.  “Many American tech companies have faced a range of regulatory actions that seek to punish them while shielding…

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to see someone purchase Spirit Airlines, with the low-cost carrier facing headwinds as it looks to exit bankruptcy. Trump was interviewed on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” and said, “I don’t mind mergers” and suggested that could help resolve the issues Spirit faces.”You know, Spirit’s in trouble, and I’d love somebody to buy Spirit. It’s 14,000 jobs, and maybe the federal government should help that one out,” the president said. He also drew a distinction between a merger involving Spirit and the reports of a possible merger between United Airlines and American Airlines, saying…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After six seasons as the Chicago Bulls’ head coach, Billy Donovan decided to step down from his role, the team announced Tuesday.The Bulls, who fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley two weeks ago, wanted Donovan back in the fold. But Donovan held an option in his contract for next season and opted out, according to ESPN.”After a series of thoughtful and extensive discussions with ownership regarding the future of the organization, I have decided to step away as the head coach of the Chicago…

Papa John’s is under fire for guilt-tripping messaging on their pizza delivery boxes as tipping fatigue continues to enrage customers. A viral video posted on TikTok by @sydneeee___ exposed the blatant ask, “DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service,” and spawned thousands of comments from users who collectively feel this has crossed a line, and sparking debates on the purpose of the delivery fee, whether to tip, and how companies should be paying their staff liveable wages. “So wtf are we paying a delivery fee for?” one comment asked. TikTok user @sydneeee___ exposed a…

Putting money into a money market account could make sense for specific saver types right now. Milky Way/Getty Images The type of savings account you store your money in is always important. But in the economic landscape that many find themselves in this spring, it’s arguably even more critical than usual to get it right. With stock market swings hard to predict, inflation at its highest level in years, and geopolitical tensions and overseas conflicts leaving elevated interest rates on hold, the type of savings account you utilize has come more into focus. And with the average rate on a…

During the Disney-themed episode of American Idol on Monday, the cast of Descendants: Wicked Wonderland debuted “Perfect Princess,” a new song appearing in the upcoming fifth installment of the hit franchise.  Watch the performance, filmed at California’s Disneyland Resort. Descendants: Wicked Wonderland will premiere this summer on Disney Channel and Disney+. The full episode of American Idol is now available to stream on Hulu.  Descendants: Wicked Wonderland explores what “happily ever after” really means for Red (Kylie Cantrall) and Chloe (Malia Baker) following their time-traveling adventures in the 2024 film Descendants: The Rise of Red.  Now that the Queen of Hearts is nice and Cinderella is…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Kate Hudson didn’t exactly reinvent the wheel with her recent spring-ready outfit — and that’s exactly why we like it! The Song Sung Blue actress reminded us that classic, quality pieces are all our wardrobes truly need for everyday style. One piece that must be in your closet this season? A casual cardigan that can be worn in various ways. While unboxing some skincare on her Instagram, Hudson kept things simple in a white, fuzzy cardigan and medium-wash jeans. Rather…