Washington — The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other groups, according to a video posted by the nonprofit and sources with knowledge of the matter.The case is being spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, the sources said. The Southern Poverty Law Center is a nonprofit that tracks white supremacist and other hate groups across the U.S., and has been a frequent target of President Trump’s allies. It is best known for its work investigating the…

CATS: The Jellicle Ball took over Good Morning America on Tuesday, with a dance performance from the cast of the ballroom-inspired Broadway revival. Check out photos below from their morning show appearance, which featured choreography from Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles. The performance itself can be found here. The reimagined production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical officially opened on Tuesday, April 7 and is currently running at the Broadhurst Theatre. Find out what critics think of the revival here. Tickets are now on sale through September 6, 2026.  CATS: The Jellicle Ball is directed by OBIE Award winners Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch and choreographed by Chita Rivera…

Published on 21/04/2026 – 18:07 GMT+2 NATO intercepted Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets that flew over the Baltic Sea on Monday, a muscular display of air power on the alliance’s eastern flank away from the spotlight on the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT French Rafale fighters were deployed from a Lithuanian air base where they are stationed as part of a decades-long NATO air-policing effort. The fighters armed with air-to-air missiles joined jets from Sweden, Finland, Poland, Denmark and Romania. They all took to the skies to inspect and keep watch on the Russian flight, the French detachment said. The…

Published on 21/04/2026 – 17:14 GMT+2 Kazakhstan, one of the biggest and greenest countries in the world, has announced plans to expand its national parks. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This move is expected to add around 20,000 square kilometres of protected land by 2035, bringing the total to approximately 332,000 square kilometres – bigger than in either Poland or Italy. Believed to be where the apple originated, Kazakhstan is also famed for its massive steppe landscapes, vibrant red Charyn Canyon, dramatic Altai Mountains and the Kaindy Lake, with its submerged forest. The Central Asian country is also known for its nomadic culture,…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gisele Bündchen’s airport style is practically the blueprint for chic travel wear — and her go-to jeans style are the reason why. The supermodel mastered that effortless, expensive-looking uniform — the kind that feels polished yet completely unfussy. It’s the ultimate rich mom formula that features easy layers, clean sneakers and denim that makes everything look elevated. According to Vogue, Bündchen reaches for the same straight-leg jeans on repeat, and now you can tap into that same look for less.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A car exploded amid an alleged street takeover on Chicago’s South Side over the weekend, with no arrests made.Video taken from Chicago’s Gresham neighborhood over the weekend shows a large group of people surrounding a totaled car on fire, according to ABC 7 News. One individual was seen throwing an object into the car, engulfed in flames, which exploded seconds later.Chicago police told Fox News Digital that once officers responded to the scene early Sunday morning, the group dispersed. No injuries were reported, and no arrests were made. SEND US A TIP…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: A watchdog group filed a complaint against Judge James Boasberg on Tuesday alleging he improperly coordinated with Biden Department of Justice officials on sweeping investigations tied to former President Donald Trump and his allies.The complaint, filed by the conservative watchdog Center to Advance Security in America and obtained by Fox News Digital, accused Boasberg of engaging in “probable judicial misconduct” by consulting with DOJ officials about Arctic Frost, an FBI investigation that led to former special counsel Jack Smith charging Trump over the 2020 election.The complaint cited internal DOJ meeting notes…

The Justice Department is reportedly pursuing a criminal antitrust investigation of large meatpacking companies after President Donald Trump called for them to face a probe over the higher prices facing consumers. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that while the DOJ indicated it was investigating beef companies following the president’s request, the criminal nature of the probe hasn’t been disclosed previously.Trump claimed in November that beef companies were manipulating the purchase price of cattle they bought from ranchers while raising prices on consumers. The report noted that criminal antitrust cases typically focus on allegations related…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It goes without saying that by being a unicorn, Shohei Ohtani certainly gets “exceptions.”Major League Baseball allows 13 pitchers on a roster, but the Los Angeles Dodgers, including Ohtani, have 14. That’s because Ohtani is officially listed as a two-way player, not a pitcher.During a game in Philadelphia on Monday, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was asked about the 13-pitcher rule when, unprovoked, hinted at the Dodgers and Ohtani getting a “special consideration.” “It’s a rule to help offense, I think, more than anything, if you ask me,” Counsell said. “And then…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum indicated Monday that she would call for explanations regarding what U.S. and Mexican officials were doing when they died due to a car accident in Mexico.Sheinbaum said her government would investigate the incident to ensure no laws were broken after the deaths on Sunday, adding that state governments must have authorization from Mexico’s federal government to collaborate with U.S. and other foreign entities “as established by the Constitution,” according to The Associated Press.The deadly incident, which killed two U.S. embassy personnel and two individuals with the Chihuahua State…

United Airlines appeared to have expanded its free in-flight WiFi — only to roll it back, claiming it was a “glitch.” As of April 2026, United loyalty members traveling on planes equipped with Starlink’s Wi-Fi technology are able to access free Wi-Fi by logging into their MileagePlus loyalty account. Those traveling on a plane without the technology still need to pay $8 for Wi-Fi if they’re a MileagePlus member or $10 for non-members to connect through the older Viasat-powered technology on U.S. domestic and short-haul international flights. United Airlines briefly offered free Wi-Fi on all of its planes in what…

BURBANK, Calif. () — A suspect has been arrested after a mother was killed and her daughter injured in a stabbing attack inside a Burbank home, police announced Tuesday.The two woman were found stabbed in the home on North Brighton Street Monday morning. Arti Varmi, 59, died from her injuries, while her daughter remains hospitalized in stable condition.More than 12 hours later, 30-year-old Sergio Fraire was taken into custody after a search warrant was served at a home in the city on East Palm Avenue, where he was believed to be staying. Police say evidence related to the stabbing was…

The final trailer has been released for Mother Mary, the new psychosexual pop opera starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The A24 film is now available in select U.S. theaters and will be nationwide this Friday, April 24. Mother Mary follows the titular pop star (Hathaway) as long-buried wounds rise to the surface when she reunites with her estranged Best Friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm (Coel), on the eve of her comeback performance. Find out what critics are saying about the new film. The movie and soundtrack feature Hathaway performing pop songs, including “My Mouth Is Lonely For You” and “Burial.” A companion album,…

Published on 21/04/2026 – 17:31 GMT+2•Updated 17:34 European transport ministers are exploring options to import jet fuel from alternative supplies such as the United States amid potential shortages across the continent. Ongoing disruptions in the Middle East and production cuts in several oil-rich countries have limited the market, Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas told reporters on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The announcement comes as the head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, warned that jet fuel in Europe is in short supply, a claim backed by several European airlines that have warned it could lead to flight cancellations. The warning has…

Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026. The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Designing Women’s Camilla Carr died at age 83, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek died at age 48, Harold and Maude star Bud Cort died at 77, Robert Duvall died at age 95 and actor Eric Dane died at age 53. That same month, Lizzie McGuire actor Robert Carradine‘s family confirmed his death on…