A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president’s legal team failed to clear the legal bar needed to bring the case.In a 17-page ruling, Judge Darrin Gayles of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida ruled that the president came “nowhere close” to showing the paper acted with “actual malice” towards him, the standard for bringing a defamation suit as a public figure. Actual malice requires that plaintiffs prove that statements made about a…

Industry readings will be held for a new production of The New Yorkers, the 1930 Cole Porter musical which was last performed at NY City Center’s Encores! in 2017. Private presentations will take place on April 23 and 24.  The New Yorkers features music and lyrics by Cole Porter, with a book by Herbert Fields, based on a story by E. Ray Goetz and Peter Arno. The adaptation is by Jack Viertel. Music Direction and Arrangements are by Rob Berman. The production is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando.   The New Yorkers originally opened on Broadway in 1930,…

Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar could shape not only domestic policy but also the future of Europe’s energy ties with Russia, after winning the 12 April election and promising to eliminate his country’s dependency on Russian energy imports by 2035. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Magyar has also pledged to align Hungary more closely with EU efforts to diversify oil and gassupply, a process the EU launched in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But even though shifting away from outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s reliance on Russian oil could accelerate the region’s move away from Moscow, it will not come without…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s something about spring that usually has me reaching for dresses on repeat — but this year, I’m switching things up! Instead of my usual rotation, I’ve been leaning into flowy jumpsuits that feel just as pretty and are way more practical. They’re easy, comfortable and somehow make getting dressed simpler. As a shopping writer, I cover fashion pieces nonstop, and Amazon has quietly become my go-to retailer for spring jumpsuits. From flattering smocked bodices to wide-leg silhouettes that create…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s April 13, and if you haven’t filed your taxes yet, you’re not alone — but waiting until the last minute could be one of the most expensive financial habits you have.The difference comes down to timing. Early filers tend to receive refunds weeks sooner and are less likely to rush into errors or miss out on credits. That extra time — and cash — can be used to pay off bills, build savings or earn returns, creating small financial gains that add up significantly over the course of a lifetime.”I would…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Yankees started the 2026 season hot, winning their first eight out of 10 games, but since last Tuesday, the bats have gone ice-cold.The Yankees lost a series to the Athletics and then were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a series over the weekend. Aaron Judge put the team’s offensive struggles on notice after a 5-4 loss on Sunday.”We need to simplify some things at the plate,” Judge told reporters via MLB.com. “We’re trying to hit every single pitch we see up there and getting ourselves in some…

Costco has started to test a new checkout system that supposedly takes just eight seconds — and workers appear to hate it. CEO Ron Vachris told investors that the company launched a system that has employees scanning items in customers’ carts before they even get to the cash register. The new system is aimed at speeding up throughput and reducing errors. While standing in line for checkout, a Costco staff member will come to your cart and scan all of the items. Once you reach the register, you’ll scan your membership card and all of the scanned items will load…

UNION, New Jersey — One person is dead and several others are injured after gunfire erupted at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey.The deadly shooting happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Upon arrival, responding officers found seven victims, one who was subsequently pronounced dead. Six other victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.(Note: Video in the media player above is from a previous report.)While no arrests have been made at this time, a preliminary investigation reveals the incident does not appear to be a random act of violence and that there is no immediate ongoing threat…

All new production photos have been released from the Broadway production of Beaches, A New Musical. Previews began at the Majestic Theatre on Friday, March 27. Opening night is Wednesday, April 22 with a limited engagement through Sunday, September 6. Tickets are on sale now. Check out the photos below! The cast of Beaches, A New Musical, is led by Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett as Cee Cee Bloom and Bertie White and features Sarah Bockel, Harper Burns, Eric Coles, Taylor Sage Evans, Mia Gerachis, Zeya Grace, Joelle Gully, Ben Jacoby, Stephanie Martignetti, Emma Ogea, Olive Ross-Kline, Bailey Ryon, Paul Adam Schaefer, Samantha Schwartz, Brent Thiessen, Lael Van Keuren, and Zurin Villanueva.  Based on the New York Times bestseller that became a blockbuster film,…

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has called for “swift” progress in restoring ties between Brussels and Budapest following Péter Magyar’s election victory, which ended Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT With most votes counted, Magyar and his Tisza party are set to win a super-majority in the Hungarian parliament, which he would need to undo the far-reaching reforms enacted by the prime minister in his self-styled “illiberal” democracy. “Today, Europe is Hungarian, without any question. The people of Hungary have spoken, and they have reclaimed their European path. It is a victory for…

Unless you’re visiting a major city for your holidays, the last leg can be the worst of the whole journey. When you emerge from a busy airport, tired from your flight, the last thing you need is to try and figure out how to use local public transport. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT As a result, many holidaymakers rely on hotel shuttles, taxis or rideshares for the final miles of their trip. While this is often convenient, it’s typically expensive and comes at a high carbon cost. Taking the train can be a more pleasant, affordable, and environmentally sound option. In some cases…

Hayley Erbert reflected candidly on motherhood following the arrival of her first child with Derek Hough. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, April 11, Erbert, 31, shared a carousel of four images that captured daughter Everley, born on December 29, 2025, being doted on by her professional dancer mom. The photos were accompanied by Erbert’s heartfelt musings. “My love. My girl. My world. Motherhood is even more complex and contradicting than I could have ever imagined. It feels like living in two places at once. Where joy and heartache can both be true, all of the time. My heart is constantly…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two arrests have been made after a possible gunshot was fired near the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Sunday, just two days after a man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at his residence.Amanda Tom, 25, and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, 23, were arrested and charged with negligent discharge in connection to “possible shots” being fired in the Russian Hill neighborhood, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police did not name Altman or identify the residence as belonging to Altman in its press release.An OpenAI spokesperson told Fox News Digital…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! First lady Melania Trump’s call for public hearings for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims is piling fresh pressure on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who only days earlier signaled the administration wanted to move past the saga even as bipartisan lawmakers and survivors continue demanding more files, testimony and prosecutions.While the first lady called on Congress to take additional steps to let Epstein “survivors” tell their stories, Epstein victims and members of Congress themselves argued that the onus is with the Trump administration, not Congress. “First Lady asks Congress to bring Epstein survivors in for…

With an eye on the next generation, a new Trump Accounts proposal aims to turn tax season into more than a yearly chore – recasting it as a first step toward building lasting wealth. Tucked inside President Donald Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the plan would create government-backed investment accounts for children, designed to grow over time.The accounts would function much like traditional long-term investment vehicles, but with rules tailored to protect young savers.  Available only to those under 18, they would be funded through federal seed money, private contributions from families and, in some cases, supplemental deposits…