NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginians for Fair Elections, a main group fighting to get Virginia voters to approve a ballot referendum that will allow the state to redraw its congressional maps, has been pumped with millions in cash from a web of George Soros-backed dark money groups and top Democratic Party officials.The money the group has garnered ahead of Tuesday’s vote, which is poised to allow Democrats in the House of Representatives to potentially take four seats from Republicans going into the midterms, also comes from leading Democratic Party figures and organizations like Nancy Pelosi and…

A bipartisan pair of senators sent a letter to the CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines expressing concerns about the possibility of a proposed merger between the two air carriers and requested more information about the impact of a possible deal. The letter was sent by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, who wrote that a merger between United and American would “combine two of the ‘Big Four’ U.S. airlines into an ‘industry behemoth,’ controlling nearly half of the U.S. market share of the airline industry and creating the largest airline on the planet by revenue.””Any proposed…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! San Antonio Spurs star big man, Victor Wembanyama, was unanimously named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, and he did so in historic fashion.Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 phenom, became the youngest player to ever win the prestigious award at just 22 years old. Even better, he is the first to ever win the award unanimously, and for good reason.Wembanyama was a problem with, and without, the ball in his hands this season. He earned all 100 first-place votes for the award, with Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren finishing…

This Olympian’s reaction to his bride didn’t track with the internet — now, social media savages are having a field day roasting him.  Noah Lyles, 28, a heavily decorated track and field sprinter, revered as one of the fastest men in the world, is being run down online for his seemingly unimpressed, unenthusiastic response to wife Junelle Bromfield’s bridal garb mere minutes before their April 4 “I Do’s” in Trenton, Georgia.  Trending footage of the apparent premarital mishap has amassed over 1.6 million video views.  Noah Lyles is under cyber fire for failing to compliment his bride, Junelle Bromfield, upon seeing her decked out…

THE WOODLANDS, Texas — An Ironman Texas participant who died after swimming and then drowning in Lake Woodlands on Saturday morning has been identified, officials said.Authorities identified the victim as 38-year-old Mara Flavia Araujo from Brazil.ORIGINAL REPORT: Ironman participant drowns in Lake Woodlands during triathlon, according to officialsAccording to the Woodlands Fire Department, crews responded to Northshore Park around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday after a call about a lost swimmer in the lake.Authorities said multiple boats were used in the search, including one with sonar detection equipment, which helps search the water when it has low visibility.About 30 minutes later,…

Paper Mill Playhouse has announced its 88th season of shows to be presented during the theater’s 2026-2027 season in Millburn, New Jersey. The lineup includes Mary Poppins, Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor, Million Dollar Quartet, and Dear Evan Hansen. With performances running from November 2026 through June 2027, Paper Mill’s upcoming season will take place alongside the reconstruction of the theater’s front-of-house and lobby spaces, marking the final phase of the transformative Next Act Campaign. This construction begins immediately following the conclusion of Paper Mill’s current season with West Side Story (May 28-June 28) and is expected to be complete by September 2027. To accommodate these renovations throughout the…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he had been wrong to appoint Labour politician Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington, seeking to quell anger over a scandal surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s long-time associate. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Starmer, whose popularity with the British public and many MPs in his own centre-left Labour Party has slumped, has also struggled to manage a controversy that threatens to bring down his leadership. Addressing parliament about the deepening political row, Starmer said: “At the heart of this, there is also a judgment I made that was wrong. I should not have…

Former tennis pros Ashley Harkleroad and Chuck Adams are headed for divorce after 16 years of marriage. Adams, 54, filed for a legal separation on Tuesday, April 14, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. Harkleroad, 40, and Adams married in September 2009 and share son Charlie, 17, and daughter Cissy, 15. Adams is seeking joint custody of their kids, with Harkleroad retaining physical custody and him being awarded visitation. He also asked to terminate the court’s ability to award spousal support to Harkleroad. Related: Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris Finalize Divorce Nearly 2…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.According to the FAA, the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m. on Saturday as Southwest Flight 507 was approaching the airport and initiated a go-around — a standard maneuver in which a pilot aborts a landing and climbs to make another attempt.The pilot then “received instructions from air traffic control that put the flight in the path of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The matter of American hostages wrongfully detained in Iran could be resolved during negotiations between Tehran and Washington as both sides navigate a fragile ceasefire amid attempts to end the conflict, one expert said.Ryan Fayhee, a lawyer for Abdolreza “Reza” Valizadeh, 49, who has been detained by Iran for more than a year, stressed the urgency of a diplomatic solution to secure his client’s release as pressure on Iran remains high during the war against the United States and Israel.”It is my job as Reza’s lawyer to make sure that it doesn’t…

Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices. The energy market has seen increased volatility since the Iran war began and the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely constrained by the threat of Iranian attacks, impacting the availability of a key input in making jet fuel.Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Jet Fuel Price Index showed that the global price of jet fuel surged from nearly $100 a barrel late last year and at the outset of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Travis Kelce will enter year 14 in the NFL when he steps foot on the gridiron with his beloved Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, which a close friend and fellow tight end said is a good thing for the league.After recent seasons, the question of whether Kelce, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, still wants to play football has come up. Each time, including this offseason, the 11-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro has answered the bell with a resounding yes.Greg Olsen, whom Kelce works alongside with their Tight End…

Rising jet fuel prices are emerging as a significant headwind for the global travel industry just months ahead of the World Cup, raising concerns about higher airfares, reduced international demand, and softer booking trends for short-term rentals in the 11 U.S. host cities and surrounding regions. Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the Iran war began, prompting some airlines to pass higher operating costs on to consumers, while travelers may respond by becoming more selective or shortening their trips as long-haul flights grow more expensive. As a result, both international visitor traffic and the short-term rental market—which typically depends on surges in event-driven…

Bill Nye slams White House’s proposed NASA cuts as “tone-deaf” in wake of Artemis II mission – CBS News Watch CBS News Fresh off the successful Artemis II mission, the White House is looking to make a 23% cut to NASA’s budget. Bill Nye joins “The Takeout” to discuss.

MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast! Miscast26 will honor Tony Award winning Producers Roy Furman and Jill Furman and MCC Youth Company Alum & Artist Jose Useche on Monday April 27, 2026 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Joining the Miscast26 lineup will be LJ Benet (The Lost Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar), Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Lost Boys, The Who’s Tommy), Alex Brightman (Schmigadoon!, Beetlejuice), Sara Chase (Schmigadoon!, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), Marla Mindelle (Titanique, Sister Act), Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers (Carry…