NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats blocked an attempt to defund and abolish a monument to a prominent labor union activist who was recently hit with bombshell allegations of being a serial predator.Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, tried to pass legislation that would have defunded the monument to Cesar Chavez, who co-founded the United Farm Workers. The monument sits in California on property that was once his home and where his labor movement was born.Chavez was once a revered figure, particularly among Democrats, until a bombshell New York Times report in March detailed allegations of a pattern…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – Travis Lopes Jr. is a former U.S. Army National Guard reservist and a father of two, but when he enters a Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) ring, a switch flips – almost literally.Inside the squared circle, Lopes is known as Flip Gordon. He is CMLL’s current world historic middleweight champion, and in Las Vegas this week, he will help the company make history. CMLL will host its first solo U.S. show ever. It will come in the midst of WrestleMania week as pro wrestling fans hit Las Vegas…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Russia hammered civilian areas of Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in an attack that stretched for hours from daytime into the night, killing at least 16 people and injuring more than 80 others as terrified residents cowered in their homes, officials said Thursday.Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, authorities said.Tetiana Sokol, a 54-year-old resident of Kyiv, said two missiles hit near her home and she took cover with her dog…

An unusual source of caffeine is whipping up buzz across social media.  The drink known as egg coffee, which originates from Vietnam, is made by blending egg yolks with sugar and condensed milk. When the mixture is poured on top of strong Vietnamese coffee, the result is a sweet, fluffy drink that tastes like a dessert — with many social media users comparing it to marshmallow. In Vietnamese, the drink is called cà phê trứng, which translates to “egg coffee.” It’s believed to have originated in Hanoi in the 1940s. Other cultures have their own versions of the drink, too. An older Italian…

ANZA, Calif. () — Nearly 500 ducks were surrendered to Riverside County Animal Services by a rescue sanctuary in Anza, in one of the largest intakes of animals in years.”This is the largest intake of any species for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services in probably the past decade,” said Veronica Perez, a spokesperson with Riverside County Animal Services.The 480 ducks came from an animal sanctuary in Anza, where the owner of the property was caring for not just ducks, but geese, roosters and even a pig.Perez said the department is conducting an investigation into the property where the…

You can now get a first look at production photos of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Tonight’s performance marks the official Broadway debuts of both Mr. Brody and Ms. Thompson. Brody and Thompson are Tony Award nominee Ephraim Sykes, Michael Cavinder, Eddie Cooper, Victor Cruz, Eboni Flowers, Joel Marsh Garland, Jared Wayne Gladly, Joe Joseph, Jeb Kreager, and Ben Thompson. The Fear of 13 tells the extraordinary true story of Nick Yarris, who spends more…

Published on 16/04/2026 – 11:39 GMT+2 Hungary’s outgoing foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, will skip next week’s foreign affairs meeting in Luxembourg following the defeat of Viktor Orbán’s government, EU diplomats told Euronews. His office did not respond to a request for comment. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Yesterday, diplomats confirmed that outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will skip next week’s informal European Summit in Cyprus. Szijjártó was at the centre of controversy during the campaign over his close ties to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Leaked phone calls suggested he had offered to help remove Russian businessmen from the EU sanctions list and…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Nordstrom is a one-stop shop for all things luxe. But if you’re like Us and want the expensive look without the corresponding price tag, it’s your lucky day! Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale is running, which means mega deals on classy dresses — we’re talking up to 81% off. Whether you’re searching for a chic new dress for errands, weddings, in-office days or anything in between, you’ll find it on major sale. The best deals from Sam Edelman, Petal &…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Eric Swalwell, the former Democratic presidential hopeful who resigned from Congress and quit the California governor’s race this week amid a storm of allegations ranging from sexual misconduct to rape, spent campaign money at a Hollywood hotel where a former model claims he sexually assaulted her.Swalwell’s 2018 re-election campaign made two payments at the Montrose hotel at 900 Hammond Street on July 18, 2018, according to finance records first publicized on X by a campaign finance expert named Rob Pyers. They were for $353 and $8.That’s the same address Los Angeles deputies…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Kamala Harris is blaming President Donald Trump as Americans feel pain at the pump amid high fuel prices.”Here in North Carolina and around the country, gas prices are too high,” Harris wrote in a post on X. “This is a direct result of Donald Trump’s war of choice in Iran, and the American people are paying the price.”The post features a video of Harris delivering remarks while standing outside in front of a sign displaying fuel prices.DEMOCRATS POUNCE ON $4 A GALLON GAS, BLAME TRUMP’S IRAN WAR FOR ‘BROKEN…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LAS VEGAS – WrestleMania 42 is the big-ticket item on pro wrestling fans’ checklist this weekend in Las Vegas, but before the bell rings, WWE will enshrine its 2026 class into the Hall of Fame.AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, Sycho Sid, Bad News Brown, Dennis Rodman, the tag team duo known as Demolition and Hulk Hogan’s match with Andre the Giant from WrestleMania 3 are included this year. Jade Cargill, the current WWE women’s champion, is also excited for the Hall of Fame festivities. She told Fox News Digital she was a big…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Péter Magyar has gone from political outsider to Hungary’s most powerful politician almost overnight.The 44-year-old lawyer and former insider in former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party swept to victory in Hungary’s 2026 election, ending Orbán’s 16-year rule and stunning Europe.”Thank you to every Hungarian at home and around the world!” he wrote on X. “It is an immense honor that you have empowered us to form a government with the most votes ever received, and to work for the next four years for a free, European, functioning, and humane Hungary.”Here are…

As above so below, folks. If you’ve been feeling like the world is on fire, the infernal energy is reflected in the cosmic concentration of Aries energy. Adding to the fireworks, the New Moon in Aries arrives, heels blazing on April 17, 2026, at 7:51 a.m. EST at 27°29 Aries. The moon joins the sun, Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, and Chiron, all 7 of whom are turning in burning, moving direct and coming correct in Aries. The moon joins the sun, Mercury, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, and Chiron, all 7 of whom are turning in burning, moving direct and coming correct in Aries. Andrea Marongiu – stock.adobe.com…

Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched its deadliest aerial assault so far this year on Ukraine, killing 16 people, including a 12-year-old child, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said Thursday’s overnight attack included nearly 700 drones and 19 ballistic missiles targeting cities across the country. Ukraine’s capital bore some of the heaviest damage. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strikes killed four people, including the 12-year-old, adding that a drone slammed into an 18-story building. Regional officials said nine people were killed in Odesa and two in the southeastern city of Dnipro, where drones also struck residential buildings. Ukraine’s southeastern cities…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:  But first…   Photos: Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in THE FEAR OF 13 Get a first look at production photos of Lindsey Ferrentino’s new play, The Fear of 13, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Video: Patti LuPone Sings MAME in Exclusive Clip From KEVIN…