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…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The two terror suspects accused of hurling homemade bombs outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion in an ISIS-inspired attack pleaded not guilty to federal charges Wednesday. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, allegedly threw live explosive devices into a protest outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence on March 7, after traveling from Pennsylvania. The bombs did not detonate and no one was injured. Appearing in federal court Wednesday, both Balat and Kayumi pleaded not guilty to eight charges, including conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization and attempted use of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is being asked not to release yet another criminal illegal immigrant as Northern Virginia, a major suburb of Washington, D.C., continues to be rocked by a migrant crime spree.Fox News Digital has learned that the Department of Homeland Security has asked Spanberger and “sanctuary politicians” in Arlington, Virginia, to honor a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer on a Guatemalan illegal immigrant charged with attempted rape.The illegal immigrant, Luzvin Orvando Garcia Moran, 28, faces charges of abduction of a person with intent to defile,…

Snap on Wednesday announced plans to lay off roughly 1,000 employees, as the tech company adopts artificial intelligence (AI) and looks to streamline its operations. The parent company of Snapchat will also close over 300 open roles as part of its workforce restructuring, which comes after Irenic Capital Management pushed Snap to optimize its portfolio and performance. The firm is an activist investor with an economic interest of roughly 2.5% in the company.Snap explained that advancements in AI are helping it streamline operations and function with smaller teams as AI generates over 65% of new code, while the company assigns…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran “for sure” will play in the World Cup this summer despite the ongoing war involving the United States.The conflict in the Middle East begged the question whether Iran, which qualified for the World Cup that begins in June in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, would still participate given the circumstances.All three of Iran’s group stage games are scheduled to be played in the U.S. That remains the case after Iranian government officials suggested to FIFA that their games be moved to Mexico because they…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a “crimes against humanity” complaint at the United Nations over the treatment of the Chagossian people, as tensions rise after an Iranian missile attempt targeting Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.Starmer, who is named in the filling, has been reported specifically over the removal of four people who returned to the island, in a complaint filed by the Attorney General for the Chagossian Government.James Tumbridge’s filing also comes as the exiled leadership stressed the importance of strong ties with the United States, telling Fox News…

Ready to get “ghosted” at the altar? Disneyland is giving die-hard fans the chance to tie the knot in front of its iconic Haunted Mansion attraction — but the spooky fairytale wedding comes with a chilling price tag and an even scarier start time. The newly announced nuptial package will set couples back a minimum of $40,000, and requires them to say “I boo” outside of park hours. Disneyland’s beloved Haunted Mansion will now host weddings — for the scary price of $40,000 and up. Disney Ceremonies will be scheduled at the unholy hour of 5:20 a.m. — long before Disneyland opens…

The S&P 500 surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, as investors shrug off the hottest inflation in nearly two years and ongoing concerns about the economic impact of the Iran war.The broad-based index climbed 56 points, or 0.8%, to close at 7,023, topping its previous high of 6,979 on January 27. The Nasdaq Composite Index also ended in record terrain, jumping 377 points, or 1.6%, to 24,016, eclipsing its previous record of 23,958 in October 2025. The Nasdaq has seen 10 consecutive days of gains, its longest streak since 2021, Mark Hackett, chief market strategist for Nationwide, said in…

Get a first look at footage of Brazil production of SHREK THE MUSICAL, the beloved stage adaptation of DreamWorks’ animated film, now playing for a limited season at the Teatro Renault in São Paulo. Based on the film and the book by William Steig, with a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, the production is directed by Gustavo Barchilon. It comes from the same producers behind the Brazilian production of WICKED and is presented under special license with Music Theatre International (MTI). The production stars Tiago Abravanel, Evelyn Castro, Fabi Bang, and Myra Ruiz, with…

The decisive defeat of Hungarian leader and EU veto-er-in-chief Viktor Orbán presents the EU with an opportunity to move forward on several key foreign policy issues. But was he the problem? Or is unanimity holding the EU back from defending itself on the world stage? Read the full article here

Summer House alum Luke Gulbranson is entering a new — and far more political — chapter. The former reality star, 42, announced on Wednesday, April 15, that he is launching a bid for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, which is currently held by Republican Representative Pete Stauber. “The rink is where I escaped when life at home was tough. Things just made more sense here. I didn’t grow up with much. I know what it’s like to get the power turned off a few times, to need food assistance or go hungry, to need Medicaid or couldn’t see a doctor,” Gulbranson…