4/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Ceasefire begins between Israel and Lebanon; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for a fourth day.

South Coast Repertory has announced its 2026–27 season, an expanded nine-production lineup that includes a musical revival, world premieres, and a rotating repertory pairing. The season marks the company’s largest since 2018–19 and reflects programming changes tied to its strategic plan, including an increased focus on classics, modern works, and new plays. Season highlights include Raymond Lee returning to SCR to star in HAMLET, the 40th anniversary staging of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s INTO THE WOODS, and a rotating repertory pairing of Lauren Yee’s MOTHER RUSSIA and Oscar Wilde’s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. The lineup also features the…

Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary elections on 19 April will mark the country’s eighth election in five years. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The country’s Moscow-friendly former president, Rumen Radev, from the Progressive Bulgaria party, is currently leading in the polls, ahead of former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov from the conservative centre-right GERB party. To fight off foreign interference threats, which have become a recurring issue in European elections, Bulgaria’s government has called for assistance from Europe’s diplomatic service, also activating the rapid response system under the Digital Services Act (DSA) — a piece of legislation designed to make the online space safer and more…

Billy Ray Cyrus is explaining why he performed or worked for presidents of both the Republican and Democratic parties. “My dad was a Democrat and served in the Kentucky legislature for over 20 years. But my dad always said, ‘When the president asks you to do something, you do it, son,’” Cyrus, 64, told Sky News in an interview on Tuesday, April 14. “So I’ve had both democratic and republican presidents. Served with Bill Clinton, with President [Barack] Obama, Mr. [George W.] Bush, Mr. Bush’s dad [George H.W. Bush] and Mr. [Donald] Trump.” He continued, “Being president’s a tough job.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three Navy sailors were injured Tuesday after a small fire broke out aboard aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia.A Navy spokesperson told Fox News Digital the fire was immediately contained and extinguished by the ship’s force and Norfolk Navy Shipyard personnel, who “all responded swiftly as trained to do so.”Three sailors were treated by the ship’s medical team for minor injuries and returned to full duty, according to the spokesperson. WATCH: WALL-CLIMBING ROBOT SWARMS CRAWL US NAVY WARSHIPS AS CHINA’S FLEET SURGESIt is unclear…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a resolution declaring June as “Nuclear Family Month,” as an alternative to the usual LGBTQ+ Pride Month.Lee, a Republican, signed House Joint Resolution 182 on April 9 after it passed the House in April 2025 and the Senate last month.The legislation highlights the importance of celebrating the traditional family unit, described as “consisting of one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children.””The nuclear family is under attack in our beloved State and nation, and it is our responsibility to uplift, protect, and support…

More than 50,000 pet laser toys are being recalled across the U.S. after officials warned they pose a “serious risk of injury or death” to children. The recall affects about 51,160 “Lil’ Buddies Pet Laser Toys” sold by Los Angeles-based JC Sales. The products fail to meet mandatory safety standards for items containing button cell and coin batteries, according to a Thursday notice from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The agency said the toys have a dangerously unsecured battery compartment, allowing small batteries to become easily accessible to children. MASSIVE HONDA RECALL IMPACTS 440K VEHICLES OVER AIRBAGS POTENTIALLY…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mike Trout couldn’t stop rounding the bases at Yankee Stadium during the Los Angeles Angels’ four-game series, and he made history doing so.The future Hall of Famer crushed five home runs, including a blast in the Angels’ 11-4 win Thursday afternoon, and tallied nine RBIs in the series, which Los Angeles split with New York.The 34-year-old Trout entered the series with only two home runs and seven RBIs on the season, but he’s heading back home this weekend looking like his prime self after what transpired in the Bronx. He also heads…

PepsiCo said Thursday its push to make snacks more affordable is bringing customers back, offering an early sign that consumers are starting to return after pulling back in recent years. The company reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, with both revenue and profit rising. A notable change came in its North American food business, where demand for products like chips and snacks showed early signs of recovery. After a stretch where higher prices weighed on buying habits, PepsiCo said its efforts to improve affordability are beginning to resonate with shoppers. That shift helped drive growth in volumes, indicating consumers are buying more…

Ahead of its May 22 release, the final trailer dives deeper into the film’s story, highlighting key characters and epic battles LOS ANGELES — There are speeder bikes, AT-ATs and a little green baby who’s a menace to the Anzellan race!”The Mandalorian and Grogu” is the first “Star Wars” movie headed to the big screen in seven years, and a newly released trailer offers a deeper look at the film’s allies and enemies.Footage highlights more scenes featuring Embo, the bounty hunter from the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” along with Zeb Orrelios, a Rebel captain who wishes Mando “good…

The winners of the Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard were revealed earlier this week at London’s Royal Albert Hall, in a ceremony hosted by Nick Mohammed. Marking their 50th anniversary, the Olivier Awards celebrate the very best of London’s world-leading theatre industry. Check out some performances from the evening below.  This year’s most awarded production was Paddington The Musical, with seven wins. Musicals Evita and Into The Woods, and plays All My Sons, Kenrex, and Punch, each received two awards.  Jamie Lloyd’s adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita received two awards: Rachel Zegler’s performance as Eva Peron –…

Published on 16/04/2026 – 17:15 GMT+2 European Commission officials will meet Péter Magyar’s incoming team on Friday, as Brussels races against time to release EU funds that have been frozen during the current Orbán administration. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Magyar secured a sweeping victory in last Sunday’s election, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. A key campaign pledge was to restore Hungary’s ties with the EU and unblock billions in funding that had been withheld over rule-of-law and corruption concerns. Of the €27bn earmarked for Hungary, €17bn remains frozen. “The clock is ticking for several topics, whether we’re talking about the Ukraine loan,…

Savannah Guthrie shared some words of wisdom with Today colleague Sheinelle Jones to help her navigate grief after husband Uche Ojeh’s death. “Savannah taught me a couple of things,” Jones, 47, told Today With Jenna & Sheinelle cohost Jenna Bush Hager during the Thursday, April 16, episode of the “Open Book With Jenna” podcast. “One, because her father passed at 16, she was like, ‘You don’t have to try to be the superhero.’ And she actually helped me tremendously.” Jones added that Guthrie, 54, reminded her she can teach her and Ojeh’s eldest child, son Kayin, 16, that he doesn’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The daughter of a woman who remains missing in The Bahamas lashed out against her stepfather after arriving on Great Abaco Island on Thursday.Karli Aylesworth previously slammed her stepfather, Brian Hooker, who was the last person to see her mother, Lynette Hooker, alive on April 4. Brian said Lynette fell overboard from their dinghy around 7:30 p.m. as the pair motored towards their sailboat, which was anchored off of Elbow Key.Brian was arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force on April 8, and spent five days behind bars while police investigated Lynette’s…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. found himself in a shouting match with a congresswoman after she questioned him about previous comments he made about Black children during a budget hearing Thursday.Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., confronted Kennedy about remarks he made during a 2024 podcast interview alleging that all Black children are overmedicated and need to be “reparented.””Mr. Secretary, you’ve already admitted that you are not a board-certified physician, and you’ve already admitted you did not go to medical school. Have you ever reparented or parented, I should say,…