First lady Melania Trump’s office on Friday said she — not President Trump or another top official — has secured a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky for humanitarian reasons. In an unusual announcement for a first lady’s office, it said both nations agreed to temporarily halt all military action in the southern Ukrainian city “to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway.” The localized ceasefire will begin Thursday, Oct. 29. Russia and Ukraine have not commented on the first lady’s announcement. But Ukrainian officials…

LeBron James seemingly is not taking President Donald Trump‘s latest personal jabs seriously as debate swirls over the athlete’s behavior during a recent NBA game. “It’s a slow news day at the office, you know,” James, 41, told reporters in the locker room following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 114-106 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, October 22. Trump, 80, seized on a new controversy involving James when the NBA star was shown on camera practicing taking golf swings and warming up while the National Anthem was played before the 76ers’ season opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square…

When it comes to Halloween in New York City, Manhattan usually gets all the boos. There’s the Village Halloween Parade, where thousands of costumed New Yorkers descend on Sixth Avenue in a glorious spectacle of giant puppets, elaborate getups and questionable life choices. There are Greenwich Village’s famously spooky streets, creepy historic buildings and ghost tours promising to make even the bravest New Yorker think twice about walking home alone. Some Brooklyn neighborhoods are alleged hotbeds of paranormal activity and even poltergeists. But don’t let the island of Manhattan hog all the horror. The city’s other four boroughs have their…

Emmy-winning talk show host, comedian, and actress Sherri Shepherd recently made her debut as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, and some famous friends were on hand to cheer her on! Check out photos of the stars celebrating Shepherd’s debut below! Among those celebrating Shepherd’s Broadway return were Robin Roberts, Gayle King, Sara Haines, Ricki Lake, Bevy Smith, Kandi Burruss, and more. Shepherd began performances as the Genie on October 16, 2026, and will continue in the role for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 3, 2027.  Check out first look photos of Sherri in action as the Genie. A…

The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is asking that the trial of his alleged murderer begin next year — sooner than the timelines suggested by the state and defense, according to new court filings.The judge in suspect Tyler Robinson’s case was expected to set a timeline for the capital murder case, including trial dates, during a hearing on Friday. However, Judge Tony Graf did not set a trial date and scheduled the next hearing for Nov. 9, The Associated Press reported.The defense has asked that the capital trial start in the third quarter of 2029, arguing in a memo…

A teacher in Alabama was arrested after he allegedly sold pills to a student in his classroom. Langston Carter was arrested on Thursday, October 22, after officers with the Montgomery Police Department were called to L.E.A.D. Academy in Montgomery, Alabama, according to WSFA. School administrators learned of the situation when a student was found with two pills containing five milligrams of oxycodone hydrochloride and 325 milligrams of acetaminophen. Police were then called to the scene, and the student told officers that he got the pills from Carter, 30, who was his teacher. The student claimed that Carter offered to sell…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PROVO, Utah — Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event last year, still doesn’t have a trial date after a Utah judge listened to oral arguments from both sides — and a lawyer for Kirk’s widow — about how much time they think they’ll need and when they’d like to start.Robinson, wearing a light gray suit, uncuffed and unshackled, did not address the court. He spoke quietly with attorneys Richard Novak, Kathy Nester and Staci Visser during breaks, at one point handing…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vanessa Trump revealed she is now cancer-free after battling breast cancer, sharing the emotional health update in a new video with her daughter, Kai Trump, months after publicly announcing her diagnosis.The 19-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump shared a preview of the conversation on Instagram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, revealing that her mother, who’s the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., was diagnosed in April.”And my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, so we thought we’d share her story and how she was diagnosed, how she overcame it,” Kai said…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change Friday to discreetly cooperate with the CIA as President Donald Trump separately floated sending Rubio to the communist-run island to negotiate a deal.”To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba – now is the time,” Rubio wrote in a post on X.”The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discrete partnership with the CIA.”RUBIO WARNS CUBA HAS INFILTRATED US WITH SPIES, CALLS COMMUNIST…

Night owl penalty. A bar customer is airing his outrage on Reddit over an auto gratuity. According to the offended imbiber, The Corner Pocket in Williamsburg, Virginia, charged him a 20% late-night gratuity for ordering drinks after 10 p.m. The Corner Pocket, which has operated for three decades, bills itself as a “staple” in the historic community with “13 pool tables, darts, a full-service bar, a dining room and a spacious outdoor patio.” According to the offended imbiber, The Corner Pocket in Williamsburg, Virginia, charged him a 20% late-night gratuity for ordering drinks after 10 pm. The Corner Pocket/Google Maps “Went to…

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis sat down with THE VIEW to discuss their work adapting the 1979 film The Warriors into a new musical, WARRIORS, for the stage. The conversation centered on how the pair approached reimagining the cult film for a theatrical audience and the choices involved in bringing the story to a New Medium. Much of the discussion focused on the collaborators' intent behind the project, with Miranda and Davis speaking about the importance of using their voices to create change through their work. The appearance gave the daytime panel a chance to ask the two about the…

NASA is pressing ahead with Artemis moon program revisions to give the agency its best shot at a lunar landing in 2028 using a lander built by either Elon Musk’s SpaceX or Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, depending on which one testing indicates is the right choice, officials said Friday.The strategy is intended to provide an alternative path to an Artemis IV landing near the moon’s south pole if either company runs into supply chain problems, significant technical trouble or other issues that might trigger major delays. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (left) listens as Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya discusses new plans…

Nick Reiner‘s lawyers and representatives of a $1.5 million family trust are negotiating a possible settlement ahead of his trial for allegedly murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. A probate hearing was held on Friday, October 23, at the Los Angeles County Superior Court and Us was in attendance as both parties offered an update on the status of a fund established by the late filmmaker and his wife to benefit their three children — Jake, 35, Nick, 33, and Romy, 28. (Nick was not present in court during Friday’s session.) Nick’s attorney Anita Wu confirmed to the judge…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital that he plans to pursue an effort to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., if the Justice Department finds her guilty of immigration fraud.Fine, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, made the comments after Fox News Digital reported that a federal court filing identified Omar under the name “Ilhan Nur Said Elmi,” also listing “Ilhan Abdullahi Omar” as an alias. The filing has raised questions about Omar’s identity and immigration records but does not establish that she committed fraud.  “I assume that she’s not…

President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort “breaking news for the benefit of American seniors.” The Nurses for Nursing Homes program is expected to support more than 4,000 nurses nationwide, according to a formal announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).”Today I have breaking news for the benefit of American seniors,” Trump said. “I’m pleased to announce that the Trump administration is investing in nurses and…