LOS ANGELES () — Gas prices surged across Southern California this week, with the statewide average climbing above $5 per gallon and some drivers encountering prices more than $8 at the pump.The national average has risen nearly 50 cents a gallon in the week since the war in Iran began, according to AAA. The organization said prices were already trending upward with typical seasonal patterns when the joint U.S.-Israel attack on Iran drove oil prices higher.”I mean, I drive Uber and I’m just getting killed right now, and I mean gas prices are just so high … they were high…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Anyone who has ever browsed for a wedding guest dress knows that one of the most affordable (and elevated) spots to shop is Lulus, hands down. It’s long been my go-to retailer for all things wedding, with stylish, flattering finds that make me feel chic and comfortable. And while you may instantly think of Lulus for wedding guest dresses, the news I bring may make you enlist the retailer for other styles, like cocktail hour, black tie events and every…

A looming “silver tsunami” of retiring baby boomer business owners could dramatically reshape America’s small-business landscape. Nearly half of U.S. small-business owners are 55 or older, yet just 54% have a succession plan in place — setting the stage for a potential retirement shock that could leave many companies vulnerable over the next decade, according to Forbes.The stakes are high. Small businesses employ more than 62 million Americans and account for roughly 43% of U.S. GDP, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.  If a significant share of those businesses close instead of transitioning to new leadership, communities nationwide could…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! King Charles III will reflect on “the increasing pressures of conflict” across the world in a “time of great challenge” during a speech planned for Monday, according to multiple reports. “We join together on this Commonwealth Day at a time of great challenge and great possibility,” a preview of the 77-year-old’s Commonwealth Day speech says.The king’s speech continued: “Across our world, communities and nations face the increasing pressures of conflict, climate change and rapid transformation. Yet it is often in such testing moments that the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth is most clearly revealed.”The speech…

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have legal authority to take the actions she’s done to largely dismantle the Voice of America. The decision’s effect on VOA operations was not immediately clear.Voice of America, which has transmitted news coverage to countries around the world since its formation during World War II, is operating with a skeleton staff in only a handful of languages after Lake terminated contracts and laid off most of its employees.Lake had been chosen by Mr. Trump to effectively lead the agency…

Kim Kardashian is showing off her family’s four new puppies whether PETA likes it or not. “Welcome to the fam,” Kardashian, 45, captioned an Instagram photo of her baby Pomeranians on Friday, March 6. Two photos feature the adorable puppies — a pair with jet black coats, another with a cream coloring and a fourth with sable fur — snuggling up together on a couch. Several of Kardashian’s famous social media followers were overwhelmed by the cuteness on display. “Omg. They’re so cute,” Vanessa Bryant replied, with close family friend Khadijah Haqq McCray adding: “They’re so cute, they almost don’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Dozens of members of a South Carolina church are finally back in the United States after Operation Epic Fury left them stranded in Israel for nearly a week after their flight was supposed to depart.Forty members of Calvary Chapel Summerville landed in Israel on Feb. 20 for eight days of exploration in the Holy Land. The group was set to fly home on Feb. 28 and had arrived at the airport three hours before their scheduled departure when the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. The attack prompted the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow appeared on Capitol Hill this past week to urge lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass legislation to better combat child exploitation, trafficking, and abuse — describing the effort as a fight “for people who cannot fight for themselves” and in their “darkest hour of need.” Tebow, the founder and chair of his eponymous Tim Tebow Foundation, used the impassioned testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to shore up support for the Renewed Hope Act of 2026, or bipartisan legislation that seeks to increase federal resources to…

Coffee shops may feel cozy and casual, but one etiquette expert says too many customers forget they are still shared public spaces. “Coffee shops may feel like our living rooms, but they’re really shared living rooms, and shared spaces work best when everyone remembers their manners,” California-based etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told Fox News Digital. In a recent blog post, Grotts said even well-meaning customers often break unwritten rules without realizing it.  “Public spaces require extra awareness,” she said. Here are five common habits she says customers should stop. 1. Going to the counter unprepared Customers should decide on their drink — including size and…

LOS ANGELES () — Actor and Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet is facing criticism from members of the opera and ballet communities after comments he made during a recent interview.Chalamet’s remarks came during a conversation last month with actor Matthew McConaughey for Variety. The clip began circulating widely online, drawing renewed attention – and frustration – from performers and advocates in the classical arts world.”And I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera or things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive even though … no one cares about this anymore.’ All respect to the ballet and opera…

Ryan Reynolds had the support of his wife, Blake Lively, as his soccer team, Wrexham AFC, lost a grueling FA Cup match on Saturday, March 7. The Deadpool actor, 49, shared a kiss and hugged Lively, 38, from a VIP box at Racecourse Ground in Wales. The couple were quite animated during the most dramatic moments in Wrexham’s clash with Chelsea and were joined by fellow Wrexham owner Rob McElhenney before their squad ultimately suffered a 4-2 loss. Lively looked casually fashionable in a denim jacket over a striped top while her husband seemed to be equally comfy in a…

DEAR ABBY: Eighteen months ago, I was staying with my son and his family when they had a get-together with his wife, “Corrine’s,” father. His wife, Corrine’s stepmother, had just finished chemo for several different types of cancer. When Corrine’s dad went to leave, I offered to put together a small plate for his wife, hoping it would make her feel better.  When Corrine saw this from the outside, she came in and accused me of “giving away family food that her son might want.” They have lots of money, and I replied that I just thought it would be…

Norwegian police reported on Sunday an explosion near the U.S. Embassy in the capital Oslo, but said there were no casualties. The explosion occurred around 1 a.m. local time, Oslo police said in a statement, adding they had no information about the blast’s cause or who was behind it.”A loud bang/explosion was reported at the scene,” Oslo police said. Investigators were examining the scene, while dogs, drones, and helicopters were involved in the search “for one or more potential perpetrators,” police said.    Public broadcaster NRK quoted police incident commander Michael Dellemyr saying the blast hit the entrance of the embassy’s consular…

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Rosanna Arquette has raised questions over the death of her friend and late Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre. “I knew Virginia. I don’t think she killed herself,” Arquette, 66, told London’s The Times in an interview published on Saturday, March 7. Members of the Giuffre family announced in April 2025 that Virginia had died by suicide at age 41. Viriginia had previously shared numerous alarming messages about her health in the days leading up to her death. (Virginia was survived by her and estranged husband Robert Giuffre’s three children: Christian, Noah, and Emily.) “Giuffre lost her life to suicide, after…