In the 1800s, the United Kingdom was clearly the richest country in the world, with consistent, solid economic growth, a focus on science and engineering, plus all the benefits of trade across the oceans. But now the country seems to have lost its mojo. The country’s living standards have fallen far behind those of other developed economies. Contrary to popular perception, Britain’s GDP per capita (the income generated by the average person) has lagged behind that of the vast majority of the 50 United States plus Washington D.C., last year, according to forecasts in the third quarter of 2025 by…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley is laser-focused on bringing home a fourth national championship in the last 10 years, even as questions mount about her heated confrontation with UConn’s Geno Auriemma.Auriemma confronted Staley at halfcourt following the Gamecocks’ Final Four win on Friday night. Auriemma’s words appeared to enrage Staley before he walked off the court. He suggested he was upset with Staley since the pregame over a lack of handshake. She was asked about the incident on Saturday, and sidestepped the question.”For me, no distractions at this…

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (CNS) — Animal control officers Friday were asking for the public’s help finding two dogs — and possibly their owner — responsible for fatally mauling a wild burro in Reche Canyon in one of a string of attacks that began last year.”Because of a resident’s quick action filming and reporting the incident to us, we are now looking for the public’s help to find these two dogs,” Riverside County Department of Animal Services Commander Lesley Huennekens said. “We have shared what we know with our partner agencies, as we continue our investigation, and we ask the public to…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Spring style is supposed to feel effortless, but actually pulling together a polished outfit isn’t always that simple. Between busy mornings and unpredictable weather, most of us don’t have time to overthink what we’re wearing. That’s why matching sets have quietly become seasonal staples. Right now, boutique-looking matching sets are everywhere — and Amazon has some surprisingly chic options. These 17 picks channel that rich mom, off-duty energy with easy silhouettes and flattering fits that make getting dressed feel simple…

Gas prices are continuing to climb as the ongoing conflict with Iran drives up crude oil costs, pushing prices higher at the pump nationwide.The national average now stands at $4.11 per gallon, up about 86 cents from a month ago, according to AAA. Costs are climbing across nearly every region, with some states already well above the U.S. average.On the West Coast, drivers are seeing the highest costs, with prices reaching $5.92 per gallon in California and $5.37 in Washington. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, gas prices have surpassed $4 in several areas, including $4.27 in Washington, D.C., and $4.06…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Islanders have fired head coach Patrick Roy despite being in a tight playoff race.Islanders GM Mathieu Darche announced the change from Roy to Peter DeBoer, who was fired by the Dallas Stars in June 2025.The move comes with just four games left in the regular season for the Islanders, who sit on a four-game losing streak entering Sunday. And the streak comes with seven losses in their last 10 games. As the NHL standings sit entering Sunday, the Islanders, who were once comfortably in position to reach the Stanley…

They did what? Two of the most irritating things that can happen on a flight are bad turbulence and crying babies — both out of anyone’s control. Unfortunately, one couple was kicked off a recent flight for having the latter. On an Allegiant Air return flight from Punta Gorda, Florida, to Indianapolis, Sydney and Kyle Tash’s baby girl, Ellie, was fussy and crying for a few minutes before being approached by an Allegiant Air worker. While the family of three didn’t have any issues getting through security and to their gate at the airport, once the trio was seated on…

The niece and grand-niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Major Gen. Qasem Soleimani were arrested Friday night after their lawful U.S. permanent resident status was terminated.The State Department said Saturday in a statement that Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Soleimani Afshar promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East, and denounced America as the “Great Satan,” all while “enjoying a lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles,” the statement said. “As identified by both press reporting and her own social media commentary, Soleimani Afshar is an outspoken supporter…

Jessi Draper has presumably seen the latest rumors about her post-divorce lovelife. “Been hearing some rumors …” Draper, 33, wrote via TikTok on Saturday, April 4, sharing a video of herself lip-synching Taylor Swift’s “Fresh Out the Slammer.” (The Tortured Poets Department track is presumably about ending a long-term relationship and embarking on a freeing fling.) After Draper finishes mouthing, “Fresh out the slammer, my first call will be to you,” she looked to the side. An unidentified man, whose face was covered by a black baseball cap, subsequently reached out to drag the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The top three women in WWE NXT vying for the women’s championship led off Stand & Deliver on Saturday in St. Louis, Missouri.Jacy Jayne hoped to defend the NXT women’s title against Kendal Grey and Lola Vice.In the end, it was Vice who was holding the NXT Women’s Championship. The match was fast-paced and featured hard-hitting action as all competitors tried to make quick work of each other.Grey and Vice quickly picked up where they left off on Tuesday night. The two grappled for control and tried to get quick pins on…

What a time to be alive. Oftentimes, when the phrase “midlife crisis” is thrown around, many think of our parents making impulsive decisions, like buying a fancy sports car or quitting a job to pick up an out-of-character hobby. But for millennials, those born between 1981 and 1996, a midlife crisis looks a bit different. In a viral Instagram video, NYC comedian Mike Mancusi summed up perfectly what those born between 1981 and 1996 are feeling right now in their mid to late 30s. First, he said millennials can’t afford the traditional solutions, like buying a new car “or starting…

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — California is again taking the Trump administration to court, challenging a new executive order aimed at overhauling the nation’s election system.In a partnership with more than 20 other states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Friday arguing that President Donald Trump’s executive order affecting mail-in voting is unconstitutional. It marks California’s 66th lawsuit against the White House, according to Bonta’s office.”Their interference, their actions are the threats to the integrity of our election system,” Bonta said.The lawsuit follows a March 2025 attempt by Trump, in which he sought to require proof of citizenship for…

A few decades before the word “multiverse” became common in the cinematic lexicon, Sliding Doors presented a look at two parallel timelines that revolved around a young woman named Helen Quilley (Gwyneth Paltrow). If Helen makes her train on time, she’ll discover that her boyfriend, Gerry (John Lynch), is seeing Lydia (Jeanne Tripplehorn) on the side. She may even get to reinvent herself and live the life she always wanted. But if Helen misses her train, Gerry gets away with his cheating, and she may never meet James Hammerton (John Hannah), the man she loves in the other timeline. Some…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A billboard in Michigan is trolling Dee Warner’s husband after his recent murder conviction in a case that began with her disappearance in 2021 and later led investigators to her remains in a fertilizer tank.The billboard, which reads, “Help Dale Find Dee,” was put up by Warner’s family during their yearslong push for answers and has drawn fresh attention following Dale Warner’s conviction in the killing of his wife.Dee Warner, 52, disappeared from her home in Franklin Township in April 2021.Dale Warner was charged with murder in 2023, and investigators did not…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tax season is stressful enough, but avoidable mistakes can turn a routine filing into an expensive headache.With Tax Day just 10 days away, even small errors can mean the difference between a smooth refund and frustrating delays. In some cases, they can even trigger IRS notices or unexpected penalties.Here are five common filing missteps to watch out for and how to avoid them:1. Choosing the wrong filing status Your filing status is one of the most important choices on your tax return because it helps determine your tax rate, your standard deduction…