NEW YORK (AP) — More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two hours of reading, drawing and conversation — anything but staring at screens. A similar scene played out a few miles away, in an early 20th-century cardboard box factory turned high-end office space. Nearly 20 people in their 30s stared at their cellphones for a few minutes. Then they set them down and looked at their bared palms for a while. Then those of their neighbors. The exercise was meant to drive home the importance of…

Family speaks out as single mom remains detained for nearly a month: “It doesn’t feel right” – CBS News Watch CBS News Shanelle Kaul exclusively spoke with the family of a single mother who has been detained by federal immigration officials for nearly a month. She worked in the country for decades as a courtroom interpreter.

You can now get a first listen to Jordan Fisher and Joy Woods sing the new track Crazier Than You from the cast recording of Love Somebody Now: A New Musical from Andrew Lippa!  The album, which will be released on April 24, will feature Jordan Fisher, Bonnie Milligan, Steven Pasquale, Phillipa Soo, Adrienne Warren, and Joy Woods. To pre-save the album and stream singles from the album, please visit www.joymachinerecords.com/artists/lovesomebodynow.   This new musical follows two single women who head out to a local restaurant and meet their respective partners. Throughout the course of the show, those new couples each…

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend next week’s informal summit of European Union leaders, according to several EU officials. It would have been his last summit as Hungarian prime minister in what is usually a customary farewell. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Orbán, who was decisively defeated in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, is expected to remain in office until opposition leader Péter Magyar, who won by a landslide, takes office sometime in May. Officials familiar with the preparations told Euronews they no longer expect Orbán to participate in the gathering, which will take place in Nicosia, Cyprus. The tradition in Brussels…

Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, have touched down in Florida after the golf star’s second straight Masters win. McIlroy, 36, and Stoll, 38, arrived in Miami by private jet with their five-year-old daughter Poppy and the golf pro’s parents by their side, according to photos shared by the Daily Mail on Tuesday, April 14. (The family owns a $22 million mansion in nearby Jupiter, Florida.) McIlroy is three days removed from becoming the first golfer to win consecutive Masters titles since Tiger Woods in 2002. In the process, he earned $4.5 million in prize money. He and Stoll…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An early morning arson attack torched a New Orleans business Tuesday, authorities said, as investigators work to determine whether the blaze is part of a broader pattern of politically-charged incidents targeting companies.New Orleans police responded around 7:52 a.m. to a business in the 2800 block of Tchoupitoulas Street after the owner discovered fire damage, according to the New Orleans Police Department.No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made.Investigators have not released details on how the fire was set or whether any suspects have been identified. Federal authorities with the Bureau…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! First lady Melania Trump delivered a plea to lawmakers on Wednesday, demanding “action over awareness” to secure the futures of America’s foster children by turning her recent executive action into permanent law.During a bipartisan congressional committee meeting, Trump outlined her vision to transform vulnerable youth into financially independent business owners, explaining the American dream should be “their birthright.”While describing the Fostering the Future executive order she signed in November as a “transformative vision,” she said Congress now has an opportunity to create a lasting, positive impact by passing permanent legislation.Since the start…

Chili’s is escalating its fight for value-focused diners, taking direct aim at McDonald’s with a new lineup of chicken sandwiches. The restaurant chain announced Tuesday it is expanding its lineup of Big Crispy chicken sandwiches, which are now included in its $10.99 “3 For Me” bundle — a combo that features an entrée, fries, bottomless chips and salsa, and an unlimited fountain drink.”With an expanded, full lineup of six Big Crispy chicken sandwiches – all hand-battered and WAY bigger than McDonald’s McCrispy – Chili’s is giving guests the abundance and quality they actually deserve,” the company said in a statement.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Olympic gold medalist’s divorce is rearing its ugly head.Ryan Lochte and his estranged wife, Kayla Reid, announced last summer they would be getting a divorce after seven years of marriage.They have three children together, and Lochte has since been dating Molly Gillihan.And it’s becoming pretty clear the women are not fond of each other — nor is Lochte fond of his estranged wife. In an Instagram story posted by Reid, Lochte allegedly emailed Reid that his new girlfriend is a “ten times better mother” than she is.”Look at the offer I…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ukraine’s allies pledged a massive new military aid package Wednesday, including 120,000 drones from the U.K., after Russia launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles in fresh overnight strikes.The commitments came as Kyiv warned of escalating Russian bombardments and urgently pressed for more air defenses.Russia launched 324 drones and three ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, part of a broader surge in aerial assaults, according to Reuters.Russian strikes hit more than a half a dozen areas of Ukraine behind the front line on Tuesday and Wednesday, The Associated Press…

In the concrete jungle, he’s coming up roses.  Chris Elliott, a horticulturist at the New York Botanical Garden, is in full bloom as throngs of “thirsty” phytophiles — plant lovers — are unashamedly salivating over his hotness.  But some argue that the hunk-worship is actually crossing socially acceptable lines and causing social media mania.  Chris Elliott, an associate curator at the New York Botanical Garden, is being virally worshipped for his looks online. @nybg/Instagram “One of the New York Botanical Garden’s employees was getting sexually harassed so much every time he showed up on their account that the NYBG has turned…

BIG BEAR, Calif. () — It’s time to help name the two new eaglets welcomed by Big Bear’s famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, earlier this month! Friends of Big Bear Valley has officially launched its eaglet naming contest.The two eaglets broke through their shells over Easter weekend. Now, they’re eating and growing quickly in the nest.Pip, pip… hooray! Both little eaglets in Jackie and Shadow’s nest are eating and wobbling around in their first days of life. Soon, fans will be able to submit name ideas!Friends of Big Bear Valley, which owns the live cameras near the eagles’ nest,…

A reimagined revival of DAMN YANKEES, directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, is headed for Broadway next season! According to new casting notices, a new version of the musical is aiming for a spring 2027 opening, with rehearsals expected to begin in January 2027. The production is holding tryouts for the team this May with a series of Equity auditions for principal actors, stage managers, and ensemble dancers and singers. The upcoming Broadway staging builds on the recent revival at Arena Stage, which featured a new adaptation by Will Power and Doug Wright, with additional lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. That…

Published on 15/04/2026 – 17:47 GMT+2 Ukraine is facing a critical shortage of Patriot air defence missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during his visit to Germany, admitting it is as bad as it gets. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “The situation is in such a deficit, it could not be any worse,” Zelenskyy told German national broadcaster ZDF on Tuesday. He also admitted that the war in the Middle East is having an impact on Ukraine, reducing Kyiv’s chances of receiving military aid. Patriot missiles are critically important for Ukraine. Made only in the US, they remain by far the best defence…

Lindsie Chrisley was thrust into her boyfriend David Landsman’s custody battle with his ex-wife before the former reality star filed a protection order against him this week, Us Weekly can exclusively report. In court documents obtained by Us, Lindsay Landsman accused her ex-husband’s “girlfriend” of publicly trashing her while also noting an alleged incident involving a pair of heels allegedly belonging to the “girlfriend,” which reportedly caused their daughter to require medical attention. While Lindsay did not mention Chrisley, 36, by name, she included Instagram photos of the couple on vacation together. One image featured the Chrisley Knows Best alum’s…