NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you thought the Congressional appropriations process couldn’t get any worse, I present you with 2026. And perhaps beyond.The Department of Homeland Security remains shut down, running on pocket lint, nickels lost between the couch cushions and faded S&H Green Stamps (look ‘em up, kids). Congress hasn’t funded DHS for two months. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., torqued himself into a political pretzel – opposing, then supporting, then not acting on – a Senate-approved package to fund most of DHS.As we always say, it’s about the math, and when it comes to…

Dining on one popular cruise ship is getting a comfort food shakeup, and passengers are divided over the change. Carnival Cruise Line is testing a new free lunch menu, Chicken, Waffles & Waves, on select ships, offering a mix of fried chicken, waffles and classic barbecue in one location, according to Cruise Hive and other reports. The new venue has been spotted on several Conquest-class ships, including Carnival Freedom, Liberty, Glory and Valor.  It replaces a previous barbecue-focused station, expanding the menu to include a broader range of comfort food options, though some BBQ will still be available. “We are testing some new…

Kimberly Langwell’s Hidden Grave – CBS News Watch CBS News A mother disappears leaving her young daughter in despair. Decades later, information leads to a secret grave. “48 Hours” correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

As destinations across the globe battle overtourism, the demand for ultra-luxury, exclusive experiences away from the crowds is steadily rising. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For high-net-worth individuals, the new currency of luxury isn’t about ownership (presumably of a yacht, or a multi-million-euro holiday home) – it’s about access, at least that’s according to the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Travel Trends Report. As the ultra-rich navigate the globe, they are seeking out hyper-personalised, authentic travel experiences not open to the general public. Here we take a look at some of those exclusive and ultra-luxury travel experiences. Fly the globe in style…

Several stars took the next step in their relationships in 2026 by getting engaged to their significant others. Sports Illustrated model Clarissa Bowers kicked off the New Year by announcing her engagement to Jackson Morgan by showing off her ring via social media on January 4. The next month, Halle Berry confirmed her engagement to longtime partner Van Hunt, as did Hunger Games alum Jena Malone and boyfriend Jack Buckley. Allison Holker joined the list on February 12 when she shared the news of her plans to wed Adam Edmunds after he popped the question, followed by Team USA athletes…

DEAR ABBY: My 43-year-old daughter, “Patti,” a mom of two from different dads, is constantly in financial difficulties and periodically asks family members for money. Her live-in boyfriend earns a good living but is no help beyond paying the rent. Their partnership allegedly exists only for the kids’ benefit. The two school-age daughters attend private school. The boyfriend’s older son (by another mom) is away at college. We have noted a pattern of frivolous spending — including fancy birthday parties, hairdos and clothes for the kids, along with plastic surgeries for Patti. She filed for bankruptcy 20 years ago after…

COMPTON, Calif. () — Another disturbing criminal act was reported at Woodlawn Celestial Gardens Cemetery in Compton.The owner says someone stabbed three of her guard dogs on Friday after breaking onto the property to steal. One of the dogs did not survive.This is the latest in a string of incidents dating back several years, including vandalism and thefts of headstones and metal plaques.SEE ALSO: Dozen headstones stolen from Compton cemetery: ‘This is wrong on all levels’The owner of a Compton cemetery feels helpless after about a dozen headstones were stolen.The owner, who has fought to preserve the historic cemetery, says…

90210 alum Annalynne McCord revealed that she is engaged to longtime love Danny Cipriani after the rugby star proposed on Christmas Day 2025. “I cried for 10 minutes straight,” McCord, 38, told People in an interview published on Saturday, April 11. “At some point, I realized I had to answer. I said, ‘Yes, but I can’t even speak,’ and he replied, ‘That’s okay, it’s actually a good sign that you are quiet for once.’ Then, we’re all laughing.” McCord told the outlet that she was actually considering proposing to the athlete late last year, but her sisters “strongly discouraged” her…

Kids, adults alike watch Artemis II crew’s splashdown in San Diego – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News reporter Jared Ochacher reports on the Artemis II crew’s splashdown from San Diego. He spoke with some folks who watched from the Fleet Science Center.

Hungarians began voting on Sunday in what is seen as the country’s most consequential election in decades, closely watched across Europe, the US and Russia as the ramifications for the European Union to Vladimir Putin are many. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After a campaign marked by personal attacks, harassment and isolated incidents of violence, polling stations opened at 6am in what many analysts describe as a referendum on 16 years uninterrupted rule of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán, who has governed with a parliamentary supermajority since 2010, faces the most significant challenge of his political career under former ally Péter Magyar. “Orbán…

Jessica Biel has issued a plea to fellow parents, begging them to stop using the viral so-called “Jessica” toddler tantrum trend. “Guys, I am not sure how I feel about this, like, ‘Jessica’ trend with moms and toddlers and now dogs, apparently, that it’s working for — which is kind of amazing, I’m going to try it on my dogs,” Biel, 44, said in a Friday, April 10, video shared via TikTok. “Because I feel like half of these kids in these videos look petrified.” The Valentine’s Day actress was responding to the now-viral parenting trend involving parents suddenly and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing allegations he violated immigration and employment laws to keep a live-in nanny in the U.S., including claims he paid her with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization, according to two recently filed complaints.A complaint filed Tuesday with the Department of Labor alleges that Swalwell and his wife, Brittany Swalwell, lied to keep their babysitter, Amanda Barbosa, employed, according to The New York Post.In a separate complaint filed in February with the Department of Homeland Security by California filmmaker and political activist Joel Gilbert, first reported…

Police are investigating a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New Jersey Saturday evening, according to reports. The shooting took place at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, according to NJ.com. It was not immediately clear how many people were shot or the extent of their injuries, but RLS Media reported at least six people were shot. “This is an active and ongoing investigation,” a spokesperson for the Union County Prosecutor’s Office told the outlet. “More information will be released as it becomes available.” FOX Business has reached out to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Union police for additional…

Sunday, April 12, 2026 4:42AMMAYWOOD, Calif. () — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man who hasn’t been seen for several days.Deputies say Daniel Andres Hernandez Franco was last seen on Tuesday in the 4700 block of 59th Place in Maywood.The 27-year-old is 5’10”, 190 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes, according to a missing person flyer posted by the sheriff’s department.The circumstances of his disappearance are unknown, but his family told deputies they’re very worried about him.Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. ©…

UPDATE 4/11/26 at 5:32 p.m. ET— Sabrina Carpenter addressed the backlash to her 2026 Coachella set, where she called a fan’s cultural chant “weird.” “My apologies I didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly,” Carpenter wrote via X on Saturday, April 11. “My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. Could have handled it better! Now I know what a Zaghrouta is! I welcome all cheers and yodels from here on out.” Original story continues below: While headlining the 2026 Coachella Music & Arts Festival, singer Sabrina Carpenter sparked backlash when she confused a fan’s…