LEIMERT PARK, LOS ANGELES () — The USC School for Early Childhood Education will open its first infant center at Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet in Leimert Park in May. The center expands access to free, high-quality care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in a community where affordable options are limited.”Here at Tom Bradley, families will have access not only to early education, but to a full range of services, including health and development support, nutritious meals and individualized care plans for every student,” said Samuel Garrison, the senior vice president of University Relations.Leaders say the new center comes in…

The 5th Avenue Theatre will present Alice in Neverland, a brand-new musical adventure will take place June 11-27, 2027, as the previously unannounced title to its 2026/27 season lineup. This imaginative world premiere brings together the whimsy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the wonder of Peter Pan in a wholly original story filled with music, magic, and unexpected twists. The production joins The 5th’s five-show season which also includes: A Chorus Line, The Wizard of Oz, and the first national tours of both Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical and Maybe Happy Ending. Both first national tours are co-presented with…

Bachelor in Paradise season 10 star Alexe Godin claimed that she was sexually assaulted as a child. “I’ve always said if I were to have a platform that I wanted to use it for something that is meaningful,” Godin, 27, said in a TikTok video shared Wednesday, April 15. “When I was a child, I experienced sexual abuse by someone who was close to me.” She continued, “It is something that I have processed on my own over the years and, truly, I am still processing. It doesn’t define me, but it’s definitely shaped how I see boundaries, trust and,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- ‘Not on our watch’: Global law enforcement leaders unite in Poland against hate- Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil one step closer to deportation- Comedian says antisemites ‘aren’t even ashamed anymore’ after heckler targets herTOP STORY: Top law enforcement officials from around the world gathered at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial in Poland to launch the “Not On Our Watch” initiative. The summit aims to unify global policing strategies against surging antisemitism and hate crimes. By…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rev. Franklin Graham is defending President Donald Trump in a statement shared Thursday on Truth Social after backlash over an image critics said depicted him as Jesus Christ.The statement was released Thursday by Graham and shared by the president as a signed letter.”I do not believe President Trump would knowingly depict himself as Jesus Christ — that would certainly be inappropriate,” Graham wrote.He added that Trump believed the image showed “a doctor helping someone,” and said the president “immediately removed the post” after concerns were raised.STEFANIK CLASHES WITH CNN HOSTS OVER TRUMP’S…

A batch of Xanax XR is being recalled nationwide after the manufacturer found it may not release the medication in the body as intended. Viatris, Inc. initiated the voluntary recall for ALPRAZolam extended-release tablets, 3 mg, distributed in 60-count bottles under lot number 8177156 with an expiration date of Feb. 28, 2027, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Xanax XR is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorder and anxiety in adults. The issue was classified as a Class II recall, meaning it may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects but is unlikely to result in serious harm.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NFL Draft prospect Jacob Rodriguez is going to have a pretty cool job to tell people about when he’s taken next week by an NFL team to begin his professional football journey.But if you were to ask Rodriguez, his wife, Emma, has the coolest job in the family.”Any time I get the chance to talk about her is the best. Every time I get the chance to tell people what she does for a living, they’re blown away, and rightfully so,” Rodriguez told Fox News Digital during a recent interview. Emma Rodriguez…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Chinese government is increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled church while tightening surveillance and restrictions on an estimated 12 million Catholics, according to a Human Rights Watch report.The group said in its report that the increased pressure is part of a decade-old campaign to ensure religious groups align with Communist Party ideology.The Associated Press reported that the Chinese government has rejected the claim, saying Human Rights Watch is “consistently biased against China.”China’s Catholics have long been split between a state-run church and an underground church loyal to…

Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California rescue sanctuary surrendered the birds following allegations of overcrowding and improper care — with local animal activists squawking that the situation is more “fowl” than the public knows, and that officials should have acted sooner. The Riverside County Department of Animal Services is currently scrambling to find homes for the 480 or so webbed waifs given up by Howard Berkowitz, founder of “The Duck Sanctuary” in Anza — after agency employees reported severe overcrowding at the site. In a statement, the department…

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…