When Reshea Bristol pulled up to a youth basketball gym in Chandler, Arizona, to referee a game between first- and second-graders, she knew something was wrong as police cars swarmed the entrance. But before the Tiny Tikes could take the court, the former WNBA player, who spent more than a decade playing professionally overseas, was told that an aggressive parent had come out of the stands and slapped the coach. While the incident wasn’t directed at her, the veteran athlete soon learned that the rules of fandom had changed — and her job as an official might not be so…

LOS ANGELES () — Local politicians, law enforcement officials and business leaders are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill they say would help crack down on copper theft rings responsible for cutting phone service and leaving streetlights dark across Los Angeles and other Californian cities.New data obtained by 7 On Your Side Investigates through records requests shows the scale of the problem. Since last year, just over 27,000 feet of communications cable have been stolen from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. That’s roughly five miles of cable — the height of a commercial jet’s cruising…

Congratulations are in order for Broadway stars Sara Chase and John Zdrojeski, who officially tied the knot this month, Chase confirmed to BroadwayWorld. The newlyweds are both currently appearing on Broadway. Chase stars as Melissa Gimble in Schmigadoon! for which she received a 2026 Tony Award nomination, while Zdrojeski currently plays Dr. Brenner in Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Marquis Theatre.  Chase and Zdrojeski’s Broadway careers previously intersected in The Great Gatsby, where they originated the roles of Myrtle Wilson and Tom Buchanan, respectively. Sara Chase’s additional Broadway credits include the musical romantic comedy, First Date. Zdrojeski made his Broadway…

The easiest part to predict is how it will end. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “Long live Europe” is the line Ursula von der Leyen has used to close all her State of the Union speeches and major addresses to the European Parliament — with one notable exception: the Italian “Viva l’Europa” she chose for her 2021 speech, delivered in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. The real question is what she will say before reaching that familiar sign-off. The State of the Union speech is one of Brussels’ best-kept secrets, and its final version can be tweaked right up until the very…

Many Type A travellers plan their trips months in advance, but there’s a more laid-back type of tripper who prefers to leave it until the very last minute to book a holiday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A new study has revealed the most popular destinations for last-minute vacations – that’s trips booked within just seven days before arriving. Hotel management system company Sirvoy looked at its customer base of independent hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, hostels and holiday rentals to reveal where the most last-minute accommodation bookings take place worldwide. It then examined the proportion of accommodation booked within a week of check-in and…

Martin Short stepped out for a rare red carpet appearance at the 2026 Emmy Awards following the death of his daughter, Katherine, earlier this year. Short, 76, posed for photos alongside Only Murders in the Building costar Steve Martin at the 78th annual Primetime Emmys in Los Angeles on Monday, September 14. The pair of longtime pals looked dapper in classic tuxedos and bow ties. Selena Gomez was also spotted turning heads on the red carpet in a glistening gold gown but did not appear to cross paths with her costars before the awards ceremony. Short is nominated for Outstanding…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The surrogate who refused an abortion sought by the biological parents has filed an updated brief with the U.S. Supreme Court following an emergency application she filed with the court last week, arguing the case is moving more quickly than expected.McKenna West, an Alaska resident, and a California couple referred to as the commissioning parties, have been involved in a legal battle after she refused their request to terminate the pregnancy after a diagnosis of a serious heart condition, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).Represented by attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom and First…

Where do New Yorkers go after the rat race is won? While there is nowhere that compares to New York City, the call of the quaint and the quiet, not to mention the lure of lawns and leafy streets, has long drawn urbanites to the outskirts. To help city slickers choose an aspirational outskirt, HGTV ranked the top twenty in the nation — and unsurprisingly, the top six slots are dominated by NYC suburbs. To help city slickers choose an aspiratonal outskirt, HGTV ranked the top twenty in the nation and the top six slots are dominated by NYC suburbs.…

Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday left intact a lower court decision that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration’s effort to move forward with the rules in the run-up to the November midterm elections. The court’s decision keeps implementation of the Postal Service’s requirements, finalized by the agency late last month, on hold while a legal challenge moves forward. Mail ballots have already gone out to voters in some states, and election officials at the state and local levels had warned it would be difficult for them to make the changes…

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Preliminary results in Sweden’s general election show the left-led bloc of opposition parties holding a three-seat majority over the incumbent right-wing alliance led by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Nevertheless, the final result remains too close to call. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Opinion polls had given the left-wing opposition a comfortable lead for much of the campaign, but the gap narrowed significantly in the final days before the vote. The four opposition parties are led by Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats. Her party is on around 28% of the vote and appears to be heading for its worst result in more…

Bob Mackie’s cause of death has been revealed. Mackie died of pneumonia at 10:40 a.m. in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, September 14, his rep confirmed to People. He was 87. The legendary fashion designer’s death was announced via Instagram on Monday. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Mr. Bob Mackie passed away today,” the post read. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do. His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans may soon no longer be able to offer a penny for their thoughts — because the 1-cent coin will be relegated to the ash heap of history.The House of Representatives voted to send the smallest piece of U.S. currency the way of the dodo on Monday, passing the bipartisan Common Cents Act in a unanimous vote.In addition to blocking the Treasury from minting any more pennies save for collector coins, the bill would also set up a framework for cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest 5 cents, in order…

Olive Garden is good for more than just unlimited breadsticks, and a recent survey found the Italian restaurant chain is a top choice among baby boomers. YouGov’s U.S. restaurant brand rankings asked 7,500 adults ages 65 and older which casual dining chain they would consider visiting next. Of those 7,500 adults, 33.8% responded that they would choose Olive Garden, which beat out other major casual dining chains, including Texas Roadhouse, Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel and Outback Steakhouse. Olive Garden was the top answer among adults 65 and older when asked which casual dining chain they would consider purchasing food and drinks. The Florida-based chain, which first…

The investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere is now a cross-country investigation in both Los Angeles and South Carolina, sources told News.While toxicology reports are still pending, sources say investigators are focusing on what drugs may have played a role in her death, and where the drugs came from.Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes,” “Nashville” and “Ice Princess,” died on Aug. 16 after she was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at a residence in Greenville, South Carolina.First responders attempted to resuscitate her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.Panettiere’s official cause and manner of death have not…