DALLAS — President Donald Trump took the stage to cap Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention, hammering home the message that Democrats are extremists and reveling in making the upcoming elections all about himself – even if his low approval ratings may hurt the party in close races around the country.Many Republicans, including those facing tight races, are skipping the two-day affair in Dallas, while others hope their appearance will put them in the national spotlight as they work to turn out Trump’s supporters in a year without him on the ballot.”If we hand America’s future to the radical-left Democrats, our nation will…

Published on 09/09/2026 – 16:01 GMT+2•Updated 16:04 The Hungarian government has formally notified the European Commission of the reforms it has passed to address the EU’s rule of law concerns, in a move that could unlock €4.2 billion in cohesion funding and restore access to EU programmes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “The European Commission has received Hungary’s written notification under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation. The notification sets out measures to remedy the situation that led to the adoption of protective measures,” the European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, Piotr Serafin, wrote on X on Wednesday. The notification follows…

Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting September 7, 2026.AladdinNight after night, Aladdin grants wishes and makes audiences cheer. A thrilling production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle, Aladdin is an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Read More: Sherri Shepherd to Join ALADDIN on Broadway as the GenieBuena Vista Social ClubReady to feel…

Size doesn’t matter to Nick Bosa. We’re talking, of course, about his thighs. The San Francisco 49ers defensive end appeared at this year’s camp sporting one thigh that was noticeably larger than the other. “Atrophy is real,” Bosa, 28, told reporters on Tuesday, September 8, revealing that an October 2025 ACL surgery and the subsequent rest and recovery time made his right thigh considerably weaker than his left. “I don’t remember [the size difference], but it was drastic after surgery,” he continued, per The Athletic. “It’s going to take a couple of years to get that last couple of centimeters.”…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A suspected drug-smuggling vessel was wiped out in a lethal U.S. military strike Wednesday in the Eastern Pacific, killing three alleged “narco-terrorists” aboard, according to the Department of War.Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere carried out the Sept. 9 strike under the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) after intelligence allegedly tied the vessel to drug trafficking.”Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel’s active involvement in narco-trafficking,” the department said in a post on X. “The operation killed three narco-terrorists.”WHITE HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS ‘STEEPEST’ EVER DECLINE IN US CASUALTIES FROM CARTELS AMID BOAT STRIKESThe operation marked…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported more than 2,000 known or suspected terrorists from the U.S. since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) tells Fox News Digital, as the nation prepares to mark 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.DHS said ICE arrested more than 2,150 known or suspected terrorists between Jan. 20, 2025, and Sept. 9, 2026, and deported 2,015 during that period.”As we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the brave men and women of…

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced new sanctions Wednesday against Xinbi Guarantee, an online platform she described as “an illicit scamming marketplace” used by Chinese cybercriminals. According to officials, Xinbi helped facilitate scams targeting Americans by laundering money that victims sent to anonymous individuals online, many of whom were promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency investment opportunities.Tara McLeese, a special agent with the Secret Service, told reporters that one Virginia resident reported losing $800,000 in a scheme like this. “Our team was able to follow the funds as they were laundered through the Xinbi Guarantee Network,” McLeese said. ALLEGED…

Ralph Lauren’s spring fashion show was a study in strength and softness.  “I loved the mix of masculine and feminine,” actor Rachel Brosnahan told Alexa after the runway presentation at Tribeca’s Jack Shainman Gallery. “I feel like Ralph has always been so talented at that, but in this collection in particular there was beautiful corset lacing down the back of jackets,” continued the “Presumed Innocent” star.  “I felt very moved by this collection,” added Eiza González, who just finished filming the female bodybuilding drama, “Iron Jane.” “He always knows how to design to make a woman look even more beautiful.…

Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70.ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network.”From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to the flared lapels of his trademark long suit coats, Barry Melrose cut an unmistakable figure whenever you were fortunate enough to run into him at a rink or catch him on your television screen,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “You were even more fortunate if you engaged him in…

Published on 09/09/2026 – 16:06 GMT+2 European cities will have greater powers to restrict short-term rentals such as Airbnb under EU plans unveiled on Wednesday aimed at tackling rising housing costs in popular tourist destinations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission set out conditions under which local authorities will be able to limit short-term lets as part of its affordable housing package, designed to address what Commission Vice-President Teresa Ribera described as a “terrible crisis”. “When the market fails to deliver something as fundamental as an affordable home, public authorities have a responsibility to act”, Ribera said. Short-term rentals are popular…

Calling all theatre-loving high school and college kids! Share your knowledge, recommendations, and school tips in blogs for BroadwayWorld. Find out more about how you can blog for us below! This is not a paid position, but internship credit can be discussed. How can I get involved as a Student Blogger? All applicants should have excellent writing skills and an enthusiasm for sharing their educational experience with BroadwayWorld – the largest theater site online! This is the perfect opportunity to show off your school’s program and highlight what makes it unique. As a Student Blogger, you will be responsible for…

Drake Maye was one of the first players picked in the 2024 NFL draft, and his then-girlfriend, Ann Michael Maye, was by his side when he joined the New England Patriots. “Drake, words cannot describe how proud I am of you,” Ann gushed via Instagram in April 2024. “What an incredible blessing it has been to be by your side through all of this❤️ I love you and can’t wait for this next chapter!” Drake, who previously was the quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, was drafted by the Patriots in the first round. While making strides…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agent who investigated child exploitation cases has been indicted on rape, incest and multiple child sex abuse charges involving a juvenile girl in Alabama, authorities said.A Baldwin County grand jury indicted Kent Blacklidge, 43, on charges of first-degree rape, second-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, second-degree sodomy, two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of second-degree sexual abuse and incest, according to the Spanish Fort Police Department.Police said investigators opened the case Jan. 11 after receiving a report alleging the sexual abuse of a juvenile female. Blacklidge was…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., delivered a surprise video message at the GOP midterm convention Wednesday night, praising President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Dave McCormick while rejecting what he described as the Democratic Party’s “extremes and socialism.””I’m a commonsense Democrat. I’m always going to stand with America,” Fetterman said. “I’m always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life.”Fetterman introduced McCormick, who is seeking re-election to the Senate, as “the kind of senator that gets the job done” and someone who will “fight for Pennsylvania.”FETTERMAN LEANS ON…

The widow of a man killed in Sunday’s fiery Amazon jet crash in Miami has filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the retail giant and its aviation partners of negligence and a string of dangerous landing mistakes.  Yaraisi Santiso Morejon alleged the disaster was caused by pilot error, inadequate personnel training and the use of an unairworthy aircraft, according to the complaint reported by Courthouse News.Her husband, Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, was among five people killed when the Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport and slammed into two vehicles before erupting in flames. Morejon also alleged that the…