WASHINGTON, D.C. — People who rely on employer-sponsored health insurance paid more for their coverage this year, with employees at small businesses and their employers especially squeezed by the surging costs, according to a new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF.The 2026 Employer Health Benefits Survey, released Thursday, found that covered workers were paying hundreds of dollars more toward their premiums this year compared with last year. The costs were particularly pronounced for employees at small businesses made up of 10 to 99 workers who typically shoulder a larger share of their insurance costs than those at bigger companies.Rising healthcare…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Gone are the days of boring denim! What used to be a wardrobe fallback is now the main event, capable of taking any outfit from so-so to NYC rich-girl chic. All it takes is the right pair of jeans, and we found 13 trendy, luxe-looking styles that cool celebrities and fashion people are wearing on repeat. Even though they appear expensive, they start at only $7. Fashionistas are making denim extra fun in 2026, wearing jeans with barrel silhouettes, cropped hems,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia Democrats who previously defended investigations and allegations against Donald Trump are urging restraint now that federal prosecutors have charged one of their own.The shift is evident across the party’s top ranks following the indictment of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas. Lieutenant Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, who rejected Republican claims that Trump was being selectively prosecuted after his 2023 classified-documents indictment, is now stressing Lucas’ “constitutional presumption of innocence” and arguing Lucas “is fully entitled to legal due process.” Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, who said last year that Trump…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A group of gunmen stormed a Christian church in Jordan during a funeral on Friday, killing nine people and injuring more than two dozen, according to authorities.The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 55 miles south of the capital, Amman.Jordanian Health Minister Ibrahim al-Budour said Saturday that one critically injured patient remained hospitalized at Prince Ali Military Hospital in unstable condition.Government spokesperson Mohammad Momani said Saturday that the attackers subscribed to “extremist takfiri ideology,” which brands people who reject a strict interpretation of Islam as apostates or…

What fragrance are you wearing? It’s Eau de Bodega. New Yorkers can soon smell like their neighborhood deli thanks to a new soap — the Rival Rinse from Hard Rock Bet. Yes, that Hard Rock — the hotel brand. Hard Rock Bet is its online sports betting and casino platform operated by the Hard Rock International — and it’s turning sudsy. To boost its fan base — and make showering a sporting event — the company is rolling out a slew of soapy scents. Each soap is shaped like a football, all inspired by cities and fanbases across the country,…

For a season promising boldness, Miami City Ballet began in a familiar place. American Rhythms, which opened Friday, October 16, 2026, at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center, introduced Gonzalo Garcia’s first fully programmed season as artistic director with George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante. There is a certain reassurance in beginning with a master. But reassurance was hardly what I had just been told to expect in Garcia’s opening speech. Balanchine is central to contemporary ballet’s identity. Its placement at the top of the program offers a statement of classical foundation upon which the evening’s other works can build. As an opening gesture,…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Cubans seeking “positive change” to work with the CIA, the latest ploy in the growing efforts from the Trump administration to remove Cuba’s communist regime from power.”To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba – now is the time,” Rubio wrote Friday 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.”Shortly afterward, the CIA reposted Rubio’s message and a similar call in Spanish for Cubans to work with the…

The FBI has offered assistance to Philippine officials reportedly investigating allegations that Meghan Markle‘s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., possessed child sex abuse material (CSAM). “The FBI is aware of the allegations and will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities,” an FBI spokesperson told Us on Friday, October 23. “We will also investigate any related allegations of federal violations of U.S. law.” Us has reached out to the FBI for comment. Shocking news broke on Thursday, October 22, that Thomas Sr., 82, was being probed by law enforcement officials in the Philippines after his son, Thomas Markle Jr.,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The difference between a good relationship and a great relationship could boil down to one formula.Simon Sinek, author, inspirational speaker and founder of The Optimism Company in New York, shared his breakdown of core compatibilities for successful couples.Sinek, who has built a following of millions with content about leadership and interpersonal communication, said he developed his “3+1” formula after years of considering what makes partnerships work.5 MARRIAGE MISTAKES COUPLES MAKE WITHOUT REALIZING IT — AND HOW TO AVOID THEMThe formula centers on the following three core factors that can ebb and flow…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is set to rally with former President Barack Obama on Saturday as Republicans raise questions about his support among Black voters, a crucial Democratic constituency in the battleground state.Obama formally endorsed the Michigan Democrat earlier this month, filming a campaign ad that ran on Oct. 12 imploring his supporters “to support Abdul El-Sayed for the United States Senate.” His upcoming rally with El-Sayed has become a major political event as the progressive Senate candidate continues his effort to build bridges with the Democratic Party’s establishment.Obama’s support…

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that it had regained broader access to Starlink, a critical service for military drones, battlefield communications and other fast-moving equipment. The restoration comes after more than a week of speed restrictions on SpaceX’s Starlink and Starshield services that disrupted Ukraine’s war effort against Russia.It remains unclear what led to the slowdown in service, with Ukraine having accused both President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk of being behind it.  Both men have denied involvement, and The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump called Musk on Wednesday and asked him to address the slowdown.…

This was one confused cruise. More than 5,000 passengers expecting a week of fun in the sun in the Bahamas instead found themselves headed for chilly Canada after stormy weather forced their Royal Caribbean cruise to change course. The Oasis of the Seas departed New Jersey on Oct. 18 for what was supposed to be a seven-day tropical getaway — but passengers were told with just half a day’s notice that they were heading to Halifax, Nova Scotia, instead. The sudden switch left some scrambling to pack winter clothes for the dramatically different temperatures. Worse, passengers were told they wouldn’t…

Jonathan Groff (Just in Time, Merrily We Roll Along) will return to Broadway in THE AMISH PROJECT, a solo play by Jessica Dickey (The Rembrandt, The Convent). Directed by Sarna Lapine (Call Me Izzy, Sunday in the Park with George), THE AMISH PROJECT begins performances Wednesday, February 10, 2027 at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. THE AMISH PROJECT is a solo play about the astonishing power of compassion in the face of unimaginable loss. When tragedy shatters a close-knit Amish community, what follows is an extraordinary act of grace that challenges everything we think we know about forgiveness. Inspired by true events…

PALMDALE, Calif. () — For many families, pets are beloved companions. But when a pet goes missing, owners can become targets for scammers seeking to profit from their desperation.Jessica Maddin has spent weeks searching Palmdale for her missing Siamese cat, Ahsoka. Since the cat disappeared, Maddin has canvassed neighborhoods, posted flyers and shared notices online in hopes of bringing her pet home.Instead, she said, many of the responses she received appeared to come from scammers.”We started getting a lot of calls and text messages from people that were scammers,” Maddin said.According to Maddin, several people claimed to know Ahsoka’s whereabouts…

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