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…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers.”Rest assured that we have heard you, and that public safety will always be our top priority,” Tybee Island Police Department Captain Emory Randolph said in a statement to Fox News Digital when asked about residents concerns over the upcoming weekend’s festivities.”In recent months, stories of so-called ‘teen takeovers’ have popped up across the country,” Tybee Island police said in a Facebook post Tuesday. “This…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former first son Hunter Biden has reportedly moved out of the United States just a year after his father left the presidential office in 2025. Hunter’s attorney, Barry Coburn, disclosed his client’s current living situation in an April 6 court filing tied to a civil lawsuit over unpaid legal fees.”Mr. Biden lives abroad,” the document stated. “He cannot pay his current lawyers.” It remains unclear where Hunter Biden has relocated. However, he indicated late last year that he had been visiting Cape Town in South Africa, where his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, is originally…

Outstanding mortgage payments reached a new high at the end of last year when the typical mortgage holder’s monthly payment exceeded $2,000 for the first time. While the average monthly payment for new homebuyers crossed the $2,000 threshold in September 2022, the rise in the average monthly payment for all outstanding mortgages to $2,005 in the fourth quarter of 2025 for the first time underscores the affordability challenges facing buyers, according to Realtor.com data.The uptick covers the full portfolio of mortgages in the U.S., including a large group of borrowers who took out loans before 2022 and have mortgage rates…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Dallas Cowboys center John Fitzgerald, a two-time Super Bowl champion, is dead at 77.The Cowboys’ team website announced he died Tuesday morning. No cause of death was given.The Cowboys selected Fitzgerald in the fourth round out of Boston College after he played on both sides of the ball. He played both offensive guard and defensive tackle in college and was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982. When he was a rookie, the Cowboys originally had Fitzgerald lined up as a defensive tackle, and he spent his rookie…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 14-year-old boy is dead after allegedly killing at least nine people and wounding 13 more at a Turkish middle school Wednesday, according to media and official reports.The boy reportedly carried out the violent attack, the second of its kind in as many days in Turkey, with guns belonging to his father, a former police officer, according to regional governor Mukerrem Unluer.”A student came to school with guns that we believe belonged to his father in his backpack. He entered two classrooms and opened fire randomly, causing injuries and deaths,” Unluer told…

In a dating climate of endless swiping and low-effort messages, one woman has found a “genius” solution to finding ‘the one’. Tired of the “random” influx of men messaging her on social media, comedian and content creator Celeste Joan decided to put her suitors to the test with a rigorous Google Form application. What started as a unique quest for love quickly spiralled, with over 260 men submitting “romantic resumes” in a bid to score a date with the 29-year-old from Melbourne. The creator told news.com.au that she didn’t expect the “lighthearted” test to “blow up” in this way. “I’ve…

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 8:11PMLANCASTER, Calif. () — The FBI served search warrants at multiple locations in Lancaster on Wednesday including City Hall, authorities said, but the nature of the investigation was not immediately disclosed.”Affidavits in support of the warrants have been sealed by the court and I’m unable to comment as to the nature of the investigation,” an FBI spokesperson said in a brief statement provided to 7. No additional details were available.A spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office also verified the operation, telling City News Service, “A search is being executed pursuant to a judicially approved warrant. Since…

Last evening, The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards from August 14–16, 2026, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, Seth Rudetsky, and Talia Suskauer. See photos here! The first-of-its-kind celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars will be choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and Tony Award nominee Jon Rua; and directed by Mitchell and D.B. Bonds. Blending concert performances with immersive fan experiences, The Festival will feature performances from beloved Broadway classics, campfire sing-alongs, a ‘Club Cumming on…