Forbes has already weighed in on the best new hotels debate, declaring The Red Sea EDITION in Saudi Arabia the greatest opening this year. For Esquire, Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence captured the hearts of its editors. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Now Travel + Leisure has released its 2026 It List, with 100 brilliant properties highlighted across the globe. While there’s no overall winner, the listings are split into categories including best city hotels, cruise ships and “splurge-worthy stays”. The latter is defined as any hotel that will set you back more than €1,000 a night, and 19 properties on…

Shannon Elizabeth has broken her silence on her split from her husband Simon Borchert. “I’ve been separated since September of last year, and this has been a thoughtful, ongoing process-not something that happened in the past few days,” Elizabeth, 52, told Us Weekly via a statement on Thursday, April 16. “The meaningful pieces are already behind me, and only the formalities remain.” She added, “This is a new chapter for me, and it’s one I’m genuinely excited about. I feel stronger, clearer, and happier than I have in a very long time.” Us can confirm that Elizabeth quietly filed for…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The cities of Seattle and Vancouver are working together to boost visitation as both prepare to host matches for next summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026. Officials from both cities expect hundreds of thousands of visitors to move through the western host cities during the tournament.The two host cities sit about 140 miles apart and rank among the closest venues in the expanded tournament. Together, they will host 13 matches.Officials frame cross-border coordination through Cascadia, a Pacific Northwest region that includes Washington state, Oregon, and British Columbia and reflects…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz to helm the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).”I am pleased to announce the new leadership of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is my Honor to nominate the incredibly talented Dr. Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, as my Director of the CDC,” the president declared in a Thursday Truth Social post.”Erica graduated from Brown University for College and Medical School, and served a distinguished career as a Doctor of Medicine in the United States Military, the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Cody Rhodes was running hot earlier this month after Pat McAfee was inserted into his WrestleMania 42 feud with Randy Orton just days before their match was set to take place.Kit Wilson was the punching bag after McAfee kicked Rhodes in the groin, ripped the pro wrestling business and said that Orton was going to save it. Wilson had just finished a match with The Miz against Damian Priest and R-Truth when Rhodes rushed the ring. Rhodes targeted Wilson with a Cross Rhodes and cut the scathing promo on…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron convene a summit Friday on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, the two leaders are pushing a European-led plan to reopen the vital shipping lane after the war, without U.S. leadership.The proposal envisions a post-conflict naval mission made up of Britain, France and other “non-belligerent” countries that would deploy only after fighting ends. Unlike President Donald Trump’s current strategy of blockading Iranian ports with U.S. naval power, the Anglo-French initiative is intended to be separate from the warring parties and…

Move over, pickleball, there’s a new obsession sweeping through the hills of Hollywood, and it’s a lot more “clack” and a lot less “thwack.” Mahjong, the 19th century Chinese tile game that has long been a staple of community centers and grandma’s kitchen tables, is undergoing a high-octane, high-glamour rebranding. The resurgence has been fueled by celebrity endorsements, with A-listers like Julia Roberts, Blake Lively, Mindy Kaling, and Meghan Markle having all reportedly been initiated into the cult of the tile. Roberts famously told Stephen Colbert that the game is her way of “making order out of chaos.” Emma Roberts…

DNA analysis has identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family that went missing in 1958 while on a trip to find Christmas greenery, authorities said Thursday.The state medical examiner’s office has identified parents Kenneth and Barbara Martin and their daughter Barbie from remains located in the river within the wreckage of the car, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office said it concluded its investigation and found no evidence of a crime.The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the family was found in 2024 by Archer…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 17, 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, Broadway fans! Let’s dive into what’s buzzing on BroadwayWorld today! 🎭 Last night, Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson graced the opening of THE FEAR OF 13, kicking off what promises to be an exciting run this Broadway season. The Roundabout Theatre Company has unveiled their 2026/27 lineup, featuring the return of beloved shows like THE FULL MONTY and new premieres. And on the international scene, four artists are honoring…

On Sunday, 12 April, Hungarian voters cast their ballots in the country’s parliamentary election, ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Tisza, the pro-European, conservative party led by Péter Magyar, secured a two-thirds majority in one of the most anticipated and closely watched elections of 2026. The outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has, in fact, been a central actor in the European Union (EU), where he’s well known for his anti-EU rhetoric and his use of the veto mechanisms to block, among others, aid to Ukraine. On the contrary, Prime Minister-designate Péter Magyar has taken a more positive…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! For her headlining Sabrinawood Coachella set, Sabrina Carpenter debuted a “Cinematic Volume Blowout” — a glamorous, high-impact style designed to mirror the scale, drama and storytelling of her performance. The secret behind her sky-high ‘do? The Redken Root Lifter Volumizing Spray Foam, which celebrity hairstylist Evanie Frausto used to build the foundation for Carpenter’s larger-than-life style. The look channeled Old Hollywood allure with modern polish, delivering lift, soft movement and a glossy, camera-ready finish that captivated from every angle. Formulated…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin Tyler Robinson is due in court Friday for a hearing on his defense team’s motion to exclude news cameras, and he still hasn’t entered a plea more than seven months after a shooting in front of a crowd of thousands at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.A central aspect of the hearing is expected to include arguments weighing the public’s First Amendment right to have access to the proceedings and the 22-year-old defendant’s constitutional rights to a fair trial.Erika Kirk, Charlie’s 37-year-old widow and the designated victim’s representative,…

Test your news knowledge with this week’s Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring multiple women accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, and Heather Locklear connecting with an ’80s icon.Looking for another challenge?Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger dodged Fox News Digital questions, and left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker made Islamophobia accusations against a media figure, featured in last week’s News Quiz.Test your knowledge of presidential proposals, astronaut appetites and more in this week’s American Culture Quiz.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPIf you’re looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here.Check back next…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland are on a “good trajectory,” a White House official said, despite a public dispute over President Donald Trump’s insistence that the United States should take control of the island. Technical talks are ongoing, the official told Fox News Digital Wednesday, “to address United States’ national security interests in Greenland.””We are not going to participate in a back and forth through the media, but we are very optimistic that we’re on a good trajectory,” the official said.WATCH: EX-NATO CHIEF DRAWS RED LINE AS TRUMP FUMES ALLIANCE ABANDONED…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Jade Cargill has been a constant presence in the WrestleMania spotlight since she joined WWE in 2023.Cargill teamed with Naomi and Bianca Belair at WrestleMania 40 to defeat Dakota Kai, Asuka and Kairi Sane. Cargill pinned Kai for the win in that match. At WrestleMania 41, Cargill made history being a part of the first non-stipulation women’s singles match at the event. She defeated Naomi after their friendship fracture.She is back in the spotlight once more – this time as the WWE women’s champion. Cargill won the title at…