SAN FRANCISCO — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following sexual assault and misconduct allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as one of the leading candidates in California’s gubernatorial race before dropping out Sunday after the allegations surfaced, claims he has continued to deny.The San Francisco Chronicle, followed by CNN, first reported allegations that Swalwell had sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. CNN also reported that three other women…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, Broadway fans! Get ready to dive into the latest buzz from the theatre world as we bring you some delightful highlights from yesterday’s top stories on BroadwayWorld. Explore the life of a Broadway conductor and see how the music comes alive on stage. Catch Matt Manuel’s backstage scoop from “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” and discover the news about the new and improved BroadwayWorld My Shows app.…

Published on 14/04/2026 – 10:44 GMT+2•Updated 11:06 The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has warned of a “much more serious economic impact” on the EU if the war in the Middle East escalates after diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran to reach a deal fell flat. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Speaking to Euronews on Monday, Odile Renaud-Basso, who has led the multilateral development bank since 2020, said that while the current scenario in the Middle East risks curbing growth and increasing inflation in the economies in which the EBRD operates, the economic repercussions of a drawn-out war…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Never underestimate the power of a top. Martha Stewart‘s striped blouse style gives any wardrobe a taste of the Hamptons or Capri, lending coastal-inspired sophistication for just $22. The spring look works for errands, in-office days and beyond. Stewart showcased a new signature apparel collection, and while the whole line was chic, her refined blouse style made Us do a double-take. Equally nautical and luxe, it’s the easiest ‘yes’ for our year-round wardrobes. Get the Wiholl Lightweight Sweater for $22…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Relief is on the way for House Speaker Mike Johnson, as the GOP clings to a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives.Republican Rep.-elect Clay Fuller of Georgia is expected to be sworn in by Johnson on Tuesday, one week after Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, in the crucial southeastern battleground state.The seat, in northwest Georgia, was left vacant when MAGA firebrand Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down at the beginning of January. Greene quit…

Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas earlier this month, was released from custody Monday night, five days after being detained.Brian Hooker, 59, was arrested by Bahamian authorities last Wednesday for questioning about his wife’s disappearance, his attorney, Terrel Butler, told CBS News. Hooker has denied any wrongdoing. He declined to answer questions from CBS News when a reporter approached him the day before his detention. Lynette Hooker, 55, has not been found. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said last week that search and rescue operations had turned into search and recovery. A search warrant for…

New York Stage & Film has unveiled its 2026 Summer Season at Marist University and Bardavon Presents, kicking off with a Benefit Reading of The Maltese Falcon on Friday July 10 at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, NY. In addition to the creative teams with public-facing projects, the 2026 Summer Season will host a range of artists-in-residence including individual artists and groups such as the Indigenous Voices of the Northeast and The Drama League. This season will also celebrate the Filmmakers’ Workshop and recipients of the Founders’ Award, Pfaelzer Award, and the Dasha Epstein Award; all to be announced at a…

The world’s richest nations are withdrawing aid funds for poorer countries at a rate never seen before, according to a new study. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In 2025, the second consecutive year of decline, official development assistance (ODA) by member states dropped by 23.1% from 2024 to just over €149 billion, the OECD has reported. Leading the retreat, the US led by President Donald Trump slashed its aid budget by an unprecedented 57%, accounting for the lion’s share of the global shortfall. Together with cuts from other major donors, namely France (-10.9%), Germany (-17.4%), Japan (-5.6%) and the UK (-10.8%), they account…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! For the Euphoria Season 3 premiere, Sydney Sweeney turned heads with ultra-glossy, cascading waves that delivered the ultimate blend of bombshell glamour and modern polish. Created by celebrity hairstylist Glen Oropeza using a full Kérastase routine, the look was defined by luminous shine, soft, brushed-out curls and voluminous length. The glass-like finish caught the light from every angle — proving that high-impact shine is officially back and entirely shoppable. The secret to recreating Sweeney’s red-carpet waves lies in a shine-boosting…

Was it a descent into madness? An Icelandair pilot has been ripped as reckless after flying a Boeing 757 dangerously low above his hometown to celebrate his retirement, as seen in shocking footage taking off online. “This is not standard practice; this is a very serious matter that we will review internally,” Linda Gunnarsdóttir, a chief pilot with the airline, told local media while discussing his harebrained last hurrah. The veteran airman in question, Captain Ólafur Bragason, 65, had reportedly been embarking on his final flight — a trip to from Frankfurt to Keflavik — after four decades in the…

NEW YORK () — UCLA basketball made history in the WNBA draft on Monday after the Bruins became the first team to have five first-round selections, and the first with six players selected in the same draft.Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice, Angela Dugalic, Gianna Kneepkens and Charlisse Leger-Walker all had their names get called, barely a week after helping the Bruins win their first NCAA championship.The Washington Mystics selected Betts with No. 4 pick while Jaquez went No. 5 overall to the Chicago Sky.Rice will join the expansion team, the Toronto Tempo, after being selected with the No. 6…

It’s safety first in this new clip from Stop! That! Train!, the forthcoming camp comedy from the producers of RuPaul’s Drag Race universe. Watch as a trio of first-class train attendants—played by Drag Race alums Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, and Marcia Marcia Marcia—prepare the cabin for departure with a set of musical instructions.  Directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray) and starring RuPaul herself, the movie will arrive in theaters on June 12, 2026. Stop! That! Train! follows best friends Tess (Ginger Minj) and DeeDee (Jujubee), train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic “Stormaganza”…

Published on 14/04/2026 – 9:25 GMT+2 Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić became the first foreign leader to clash with Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar, just one day after Sunday’s parliamentary elections. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Magyar’s Tisza Party secured a landslide victory at the polls, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power. Orbán and Vučić had maintained close political ties throughout that period. Speaking to Serbia’s state broadcaster on Monday night, Vučić dismissed Magyar’s earlier remarks as “stupid” after the Hungarian leader suggested he knew who was orchestrating the political alliance between Orbán, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, and Vučić. “I know exactly…

Lisbon is considered the most colourful city in the world, according to a new study carried out by Irish travel insurance specialists JustCover. The analysis was based on images of 78 destinations known for their vibrant colours, with Porto taking third place in the ranking. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT At a time when travel is increasingly documented on social media, aesthetics and visual impact have become factors to consider when choosing a holiday destination, at least for those who enjoy taking photos and creating content. According to the JustCover study (source in Portuguese), more than 2.6 million colours were identified in visual…

Season 6 of Emily in Paris will show Emily’s reunion with Gabriel — but the titular character will still have “a lot” of options in her personal life. Lily Collins weighed in on how season 6 of the hit Netflix series will address Gabriel’s (Lucas Bravo) postcard to Emily, exclusively telling Us Weekly at PaleyFest, “Does she get the postcard? I don’t know. Maybe she does. Maybe she doesn’t. I know we end up in Greece but I haven’t read anything. Things get lost in the mail.” Collins, 37, made it clear that she wasn’t choosing sides. “I’m happy when…